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Celtics snap 15-0 Cavaliers’ undefeated streak

Celtics snap 15-0 Cavaliers’ undefeated streak

(Photo courtesy of CBS Sports) “Jayson Tatum drives to the rim” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Last Tuesday the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers marched into TD Garden to take on the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, the Cavs couldn’t match up with the Celtics as the game ended in a 120-117 Cavs loss breaking the impressive 15-game

Celtics crush the Knicks 132-109 in season opener

(Photo courtesy of northjersey.com) “Jayson Tatum drives to the rim” Shaan Baid Connector Editor Fresh off winning the 2024 NBA Championship, the defending champion Boston Celtics blew out the new-look New York Knicks 132-109 in their season opener on Tuesday night. Some experts viewed the Knicks as potentially the biggest threat in the Eastern Conference

How the Boston Celtics won Banner 18

(Photo courtesy of WBUR) “Jayson Tatum hoists the Larry O’Brien trophy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On June 17, the Boston Celtics knocked off the Dallas Mavericks in five games to win an NBA-record 18th championship, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 championships. Even with such a talented roster, many doubted the Celtics, expecting a

Celtics crush Bulls 129-112 to extend win streak to seven games

(Photo Courtesy of X) “Luke Kornet celebrates against the Bulls” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics picked up right where they left off before the All-Star break. Boston demolished the Chicago Bulls 129-112 on Thursday night in their first game since the break. With this win, Boston extends its winning streak to seven games

Damian Lillard looking to leave Portland

(Photo Courtesy of  Yahoo Sports) “Damian Lillard looking to leave Portland” Zion Depradine Connector Contributor On July 1st, 2023, Damian Lillard, an 11-year-old veteran of The Portland Trail Blazers requested a trade. He spent many years with the organization, taking them to the playoffs every year since he was drafted except for the previous NBA

Celtics in a slump, 7-6 since the All-Star break

(Photo courtesy of Celticsblog.com) “Forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jaylen Brown upset during game.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff After a very promising start, the Boston Celtics are starting to look a lot like the early 2021 Celtics team. At one point, the Celtics had the best record in basketball. Now, the team is barely holding