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Regular season review of Magic-Celtics

5 days ago | celticsblog.com | Mark Aboyoun

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The road to Banner 19 begins Sunday at 3:30 p.m. when the Orlando Magic come to TD Garden for the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The last time these two teams faced each other in the playoffs was 15 years ago in the 2010 Eastern Conference Finals. Although they’re the seventh seed in these playoffs, the Magic have had Boston’s number in the regular season. The two teams squared off three times with Orlando winning two of the three matchups.
19 thoughts as the Celtics begin their quest for Banner 19

6 days ago | celticsblog.com | Trevor Hass

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images It’s playoff time, baby. Here are 19 thoughts as the Celtics try to go back-to-back. 1. Momentum matters. I believe momentum matters heading into the playoffs. The Celtics have won five of six and 19 of 21 and are playing some of their best basketball of the year. Sputtering to the finish line wouldn’t have ruined their chances in the playoffs, but I do think that finishing the regular season strong helps. 2. Don’t sleep on the Magic.
A different duo will lead the Celtics in the playoffs

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Adam Taylor

Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images It’s often said that health is one of the biggest X factors in a team’s postseason run. It doesn’t matter how much talent you have on your roster; if they can’t stay healthy, well, it’s not gonna work out well for you, Jack. The Boston Celtics somewhat spat in the face of that mindset last season. Kristaps Porzingis missed most of the Celtics’ postseason run.
It’s a wrap: 10 Takeaways from Celtics/Hornets

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Adam Taylor

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Hello, hello! The Boston Celtics' 2024-25 regular season is in the books. For the second straight year, Joe Mazzulla’s team has ended the campaign with 60 or more wins — the last time that happened was 2008 and 2009 with the Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce roster. Both teams sat their primary rotation. We got to see a lot of some high-level role players and even more from deep-bench guys and developmental talents.
Favorite Storyline of the Boston Celtics season (Staff Roundtable)

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Jeff Clark

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Question for the staff: What has been your favorite storyline this season? Nate MoskowitzThere’s a lot that comes to mind, but I really appreciate how the team has handled this title defense season so far. Mazzulla started the season with an all-timer, “People are gonna say the target is on our back, but I hope it’s right on our forehead in between our eyes.
Most Improved Boston Celtics player (Staff Roundtable)

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Jeff Clark

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Question for the staff: Who would you consider the Most Improved on the Celtics roster this season? Nate MoskowitzWhile he’s not going to win any awards for it, I’d consider Kornet the Celtics most improved player this season. Pritchard’s numbers have jumped up, and he’s having an amazing year but his performance doesn’t feel as shocking. He is who he’s always been in a lot of ways, but in a larger role.
Jayson Tatum’s killer instinct is at an all-time high

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Trevor Hass

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images When Josh Hart finished inside to put the Knicks up 3 with 11.9 seconds left, and with Madison Square Garden bumping, the Knicks faithful started to naively believe this might finally be their moment in the sun against the Celtics. Jayson Tatum, however, had other ideas. Tatum swerved around a Kristaps Porzingis screen, faked to the basket, then stepped back and buried a massive game-tying 3 over OG Anunoby with 2.9 seconds left. “Goooood!” Kevin Harlan bellowed.
Jayson Tatum turns into Larry Bird, cements himself as the Knicks’ father

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Sam LaFrance

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Somehow, the meaningless April 8 regular-season matchup between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks was absolutely captivating. Despite playoff positioning being all but decided, both teams WENT FOR IT. An hour before tip-off, we all learned that the entire starting five would be active for Boston after they were all listed as questionable on Monday’s injury report. It was clear that the fellas were coming to play.
Biggest Disappointment of Boston Celtics season (Staff Roundtable)

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Jeff Clark

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Question for the staff: Who would you consider the Biggest Disappointment on the Celtics roster this season? (Note: if you hate this question, blame me - Jeff Clark - for it. Just trying to stay balanced and look at all perspectives.)Nate MoskowitzThe disappearance of Xavier Tillman is probably the biggest disappointment this year. Prior to Kornet establishing himself, I thought Tillman had a great chance to fill that role.
10 takeaways as Celtics flatten Wizards behind balanced effort

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Trevor Hass

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Sunday’s matchup between one team with 57 wins and another with 17 unfolded exactly as one would expect. The Celtics bullied the Wizards on the glass and drilled a steady stream of 3-pointers, running away with a resounding 124-90 triumph at TD Garden. Here are 10 takeaways:1. Balanced scoringFor many teams, playing without two of their three leading scorers could potentially be problematic.