MARCH 10, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
BOSTON CELTICS 13-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
13-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
NBA Mock Draft 2023: Celtics projected to take All-American among 2nd round picks The Celtics should have at least a few options in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Celtics Mailbag: Stanley Johnson, Joe Mazzulla concerns, playoff matchups Would Stanley Johnson make sense for the final Celtics roster spot?
MARCH 10, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics' Marcus Smart says Fred VanVleet speaks for him when it comes to NBA officiating After Fred VanVleet's expletive-laden speech on officiating, Marcus Smart endorsed VanVleet's position.
MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
C's See Upcoming Trip as Opportunity to Unite, Gain Momentum The Celtics will look to continue to build positive momentum, as they head out on a six-game road trip.
MARCH 9, 2023 • NBA.COM
Payton Pritchard - Could miss six-game trip Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said Pritchard (heel) may miss the Celtics' upcoming six-game road trip that begins Saturday in Atlanta, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pritchard hurt his left heel going for a game-winning shot attempt in an overtime loss to the Cavaliers on Monday and then missed Wednesday's win over the Trail Blazers. Assuming Pritchard misses the six-game trip, his next chance to play wouldn't arrive until March 24 versus the Pacers. Pritchard had been a fringe member of the Celtics' rotation before suffering the injury, so his likely absence for the road trip isn't expected to open up any major minutes for the other supporting players.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick White - Team-high seven assists White posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-93 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact White got the start again with Robert Williams still out (hamstring) and scored over 20 points for the first time in nine games, knocking down 66.7 percent from the field. He also dished out a team-high seven assists in the win. This also marked the third straight game that he's played at least 32 minutes, and that might continue until the team is back to full strength. Regardless of that though, White remains worthy of a roster spot in most leagues.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jayson Tatum - Leading scorer in return Tatum (knee) registered 30 points (11-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-93 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Impact After sitting in the Celtics' previous game Monday in Cleveland, Tatum returned to the lineup and delivered an efficient scoring performance. The star forward did a good chunk of his damage from downtown and is now averaging 3.3 triples per game on the season, good for eighth in the league.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Al Horford - Solid efficiency in win Horford contributed 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 115-93 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Even with Robert Williams (hamstring) sidelined, Horford still played only 24 minutes Wednesday night, but he produced very efficient numbers, knocking down 63.6 percent of his attempts, including three from beyond the arc. He lacked in the defensive categories, but his rebounds and assists were excellent from a per-minute standpoint. As long as fantasy managers can withstand the missed games for rest purposes, the veteran big man provides enough value to be, at worst, a solid stream option.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Griffin emerges over Grant Willliams as Celtics rotation shifts in Blazers win Blake Griffin vaulted up the Celtics depth chart on Wednesday night.
MARCH 9, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Why Jaylen Brown says Celtics still need more urgency despite Trail Blazers win Jaylen Brown said the Celtics still need to play with more urgency.
MARCH 9, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics breathing a little easier after skid-stopping victory vs. Blazers "It’s what we needed,” Al Horford said after Boston calmed any concerns heading into a six-game road trip.
MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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MARCH 9, 2023 • NBA.COM
Jayson Tatum's 30 points propel Celtics past Trail Blazers Jayson Tatum tossed in 30 points in 31 minutes as the Boston Celtics broke a three-game losing streak by beating the visiting Portland Trail...
MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Celtics' Grant Williams Laughing Off Missed Free Throws Vs. Cavs Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams addressed his trash talk and missed free throws against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
MARCH 9, 2023 • NESN.COM
Celtics beat Trail Blazers 115-93 to snap 3-game skid BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-93 on Wednesd...
MARCH 9, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Celtics stop bleeding with blowout victory over Blazers BOSTON — As the Celtics processed their third consecutive agonizing loss on Monday night, they tried to thread a balance. They didn’t want t...
MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Tatum scores 30 to help Celtics power past Blazers 115-93
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-93 to snap a three-game losing streakMARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grant Williams isn't letting free-throw misses in Cleveland affect his 'super' confidence in himself - The Boston Globe "it’s just a matter of understanding that that happens and you can’t beat yourself up too much," the forward said. "All you have to do is pr...
MARCH 9, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Mike Muscala - Returns to bench Muscala isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Portland.
Impact Muscala will be replaced by a returning Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup Thursday. Muscala is averaging 1.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.5 minutes across his previous four games coming off the bench for Boston.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Griffin - Rejoins reserves Griffin will come off the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.
Impact Griffin saw a spot start Monday with Robert Williams (hamstring) and Al Horford (back) sidelined but will return to the second unit with Horford active. Griffin logged four points and four rebounds Monday across 18 minutes.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic cleared to return against Boston Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will make his return tonight against the Boston Celtics after being sideline...
MARCH 8, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Celtics injury report: Payton Pritchard ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Blazers Payton Pritchard suffered the injury in the closing minutes of the Celtics' loss to the Cavs.
MARCH 8, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Payton Pritchard - Out Wednesday Pritchard won't play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers due to left heel pain.
Impact Sam Hauser might be able to earn some extra minutes Wednesday while Pritchard is on the sideline. As long as Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Malcolm Brogdon and Marcus Smart are healthy, it'll be challenging for any of the other guards in Boston to earn enough minutes to make a noticeable impact in fantasy basketball.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick White Shares His Message to Grant Williams After Costly Missed Free Throws In his second season in Boston, Derrick White’s more comfortable, consistently looks to attack, has refined his shooting mechanics, and he’s...
MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
