[ad_1] Tim Bontemps, ESPNMarch 6, 2024, 01:57 am ET CLEVELAND — For three quarters Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics were in cruise control. Then, in the blink of an eye, their 22-point fourth-quarter lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers disappeared. After Jayson Tatum missed a long time and the Cavaliers successfully overturned a foul called on … Read more
[ad_1] Key moment Third-quarter woes appear to be a thing of the past for the Boston Celtics, as they emerged from the All-Star break with two straight wins, both fueled by big runs just after halftime. On Thursday night, a 37-21 third-quarter lead sparked a 129-112 victory in Chicago. Then on Saturday night, a 33-13 … Read more
[ad_1] BOSTON – Brad Stevens has gotten used to getting deals right before the bell. In 2022, he brought Daniel Theis back to the Celtics with less than 10 minutes to spare before the trade deadline. He then did it again on Thursday, acquiring Jaden Springer in exchange for a second-round pick. The surprise in … Read more