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Two-Time NBA Champion Floated As Ideal Trade Target For Celtics
The Boston Celtics are short on reliable big men. Luka Garza has failed to convince Joe Mazzulla that he can be a dependable member of the rotation. His limited defense has likely played a role in his falling out of favor with Mazzulla.
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons face off on Monday night for the third time this season, and Boston is a slight favorite at home in this game. The C’s ar
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Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is at 7 p.m. ET. Boston is a 1.5-point favorite at home, while the over/under is 229.5 in the latest Celtics vs. Pistons odds. Before making any Celtics vs. Pistons picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Does it make sense for Boston to be buyers this season with an NBA title almost certainly not in the cards even if Tatum makes it back on the court?
A recent in-depth profile on Boston Celtics’ new lead owner Bill Chisholm contained an intriguing detail about the team’s past trade pursuits. Published in The Boston Globe, the piece by veteran beat writer Adam Himmelsbach explored Chisholm’s journey to acquiring the franchise and his deep-rooted passion for the organization.
The Detroit Pistons (20-5) take the Eastern Conference’s best record and a three-game winning streak into TD Garden on Monday night to take on the Boston Celtics (15-10), who had their run of five straight victories ended on Thursday.
The Celtics morphed from world-beaters when they were winning 10 of their last 12 games to a mediocre ball club in their last two contests.
Following his first three-game losing streak in two years, Jaylen Brown reiterated a belief he had stated several times before. This was in late October, after a frustrating road loss to the Detroit Pistons. At 0-3, Brown and the Boston Celtics were in an unfamiliar situation. He still wanted to give his young team time.
The Celtics are likely still to make another deal--but which players would other teams most like to get their hands on?