APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
BOSTON CELTICS 13-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Playoff Preview: Hawks Face Elimination in Game 5 The Atlanta Hawks hope to stave off elimination in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.
The Latest on Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown's Status for Game 5 vs. the Hawks In the second quarter of Sunday’s 129-121 win over the Hawks, Celtics’ star Jaylen Brown ditched his mask and removed the padding protecting...
APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dejounte Murray Suspended for Game 5 Against Boston Celtics Dejounte Murray will be inactive for Game 5 of the Atlanta Hawks-Boston Celtics playoff series. On Monday, the NBA announced that Murray wil...
APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka reportedly hired by Rockets Former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is set to return to the NBA sidelines after reportedly taking the Rockets' head-coaching job.
APRIL 24, 2023 • BOSTON.COM
Celtics aim to close out first-round series vs. Hawks The Celtics look to eliminate the Atlanta Hawks when their Eastern Conference first-round series shifts back to Boston for Game 5 on Tuesday...
APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rockets Hire Former Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Last Wednesday, Ime Udoka interviewed with the Houston Rockets, as Kelly Iko of The Athletic first reported. There were also rumors of Udoka...
APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rockets hiring Ime Udoka as next head coach
The Houston Rockets are reportedly hiring former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka as their new head coach.APRIL 24, 2023
The Celtics have some margin for error against the Hawks entering Game 5. They shouldn't need it. - The Boston Globe If this year is going to be different than last year’s Banner No. 18 near miss, then the Celtics need to take care of business.
APRIL 24, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Dejounte Murray suspended for Hawks-Celtics Game 5 for making contact with ref
Dejounte Murray was seen on video bumping into an official before walking toward the bench during the Hawks' 129-121 loss to the Celtics on...APRIL 24, 2023
Hawks G Murray suspended for Game 5 vs Celtics
Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been suspended for Game 5 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics with Atlanta facing the end of its seasonAPRIL 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockets hiring former Celtics coach Ime Udoka Boston suspended Udoka for the entirety of the 2022-23 season for violations of team policies.
APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Celtics Praise Robert Williams for Impact in What They Deemed a Must-Win Game 4: 'Can't Even Give Words to What Rob Does on Our Team' Robert Williams is the Celtics’ x-factor. He’s near and arguably at the top of that category among playoff teams. His impact at the rim and...
APRIL 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Celtics-Hawks Preview: Atlanta Won't Go Down Easily The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks will meet for Game 4 tonight, with the Celtics holding a 2-1 series lead. What bets are worth making on...
APRIL 24, 2023 • NESN.COM
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics picks, predictions: Who wins Game 5 of NBA Playoffs? The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics play on Tuesday in Game 5 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series. Who will win the game?
APRIL 24, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Jaylen Brown finally took his mask off. His teammates had some jokes. - The Boston Globe “After the timeout, we were looking for Jaylen," Marcus Smart joked. "Couldn’t find him because he didn’t have his mask on."
APRIL 24, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Derrick White - Continues strong play White registered 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 victory over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Qua...
Impact White continues to be a reliable threat on both ends of the court. Over the first four matchups of the opening-round series, the sixth-year guard has averaged 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks with 58/52/88 shooting splits in 33.5 minutes per game.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart - Scores 19 despite back injury Smart (back) provided 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 victory over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference...
Impact Smart was cleared to suit up after initially being listed as questionable with a lower back contusion. The veteran point guard didn't appear to be limited at all as he finished third on the team in scoring behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown while playing 29 minutes. Through the first four matchups of the opening-round series, Smart has averaged 17.0 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Solid production off bench Brogdon recorded 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 victory over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conferen...
Impact Brogdon has scored in double figures in three straight contests after posting just five points in Game 1. The Sixth Man of the Year has averaged 12.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 25.3 minutes with 42/33/72 shooting splits over the first four matchups of the opening-round series.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Al Horford - Grabs 11 boards in Game 4 win Horford finished Sunday's 129-121 victory over Atlanta in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steal...
Impact Horford was held scoreless in Game 4, but he finished with his most rebounds, assists and steals of the opening-round series. The veteran big man hasn't been aggressive offensively over the first four playoff matchups against Atlanta and has averaged just 5.5 points (4.8 attempts), 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.3 minutes per game.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Williams III - Double-doubles off bench Williams finished with 13 points (4-5 FG, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 win over the Hawks in Game 4 of the E...
Impact It was by far Williams' best game of the opening-round series, as he finished with his most points, rebounds, assists, steals and minutes. The double-double marked the big man's seventh of the campaign, and his 15 rebounds were one shy of a season high. Williams has battled through injuries over the past couple seasons, limiting his overall impact, but when he's healthy and at his best, he's capable of producing stat lines like this on a regular basis.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Brown - Pops for 31 points in Game 4 win Brown provided 31 points (12-22 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 42 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 victory over Atlanta in Game 4 of the Eastern Conferen...
Impact Brown scored his most points of the opening-round series and tied Jayson Tatum for the team high. It was a solid bounce-back shooting performance for the wing, who missed all four of his three-point attempts in Game 3. Over the first four playoff matchups against Atlanta, Brown has averaged 23.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 37.0 minutes per game.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jayson Tatum - Does it all in Game 4 win Tatum logged 31 points (8-20 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 39 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 win over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Ea...
Impact Despite struggling from three early, Tatum still topped 30 points for the first time during the opening-round series. He also blocked at least three shots for just the third time all season. Through the first four playoff matchups against Atlanta, Tatum has averaged 28.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals with 44/40/87 shooting splits.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Who do the 76ers play next? Celtics and Hawks still battling for second-round matchup The 76ers completed their first best-of-seven series sweep since 1985 after beating the Brooklyn Net on Saturday. Here's who they'll play ne...
APRIL 24, 2023 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM
Joe Mazzulla challenges Robert Williams in crucial Game 4 win: 'I thrive with that' Robert Williams helps Celtics take commanding 3-1 series lead heading back home to Boston for Game 5.
APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Why Jayson Tatum said Celtics can't relax despite 3-1 lead over Hawks Jayson Tatum pointed back to last year's playoffs where the Celtics relaxed and dropped games.
APRIL 24, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
