Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 119-99 on Friday night. Jokic played 27 minutes after missing two games because of illness.
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Isaiah Thomas, Tyler Ulis Face Off in Least Likely NBA Jump Ball Ever
It’s everyone’s dream to be a professional athlete, and if you watch the NBA , then that dream oftentimes seems less attainable due to the sheer size of most players. But for one brief moment, both 5-foot-9 Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics and 5-foot-10 Tyler Ulis of the Phoenix Suns gave all fans a glimpse at what a jump ball would look like between mere mortals.
An Ideal Offseason
The Celtics right now hold all the assets right now to add a superstar, keep their salary cap situation with room to resign are key players, and compete for an NBA Championship for ten years. Jerebko’s ability to space the floor, shoot the three coming off the bench, play solid defense, and provide veteran support and leadership are qualities that can not be overlooked.
The Read & React: Celtics crumble (again) vs. Raptors
Celtics paid the price for doing nothing : When I learned that Indiana wanted the whole boat for Paul George and the Bulls weren’t interested in moving Butler all that much, I excused Danny Ainge for not unboxing the fireworks now. My fury didn’t falter for the C’s not making some move to improve.
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny Thomas, who will be a free agent in 2018, is long overdue for a pay day. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2mgxxtg When the NBA’s salary cap started spiking as if it had been hit with a defibrillator last summer, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas was asked to share his perspective on how the league’s new landscape might ultimately impact his situation.
Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond not likely to be traded?
There have been rumors about a potential Drummond trade surrounding the Boston Celtics, but that is purely speculative at this point. That rumor was started because Andre Drummond retweeted eye emojis from Isaiah Thomas and then tweeted the same emoji himself.
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates against the Heat on Dec. 30, 2016, in Boston.
The Boston Celtics list their two-time All-Star point guard at 5-foot-9 – even that is believed to be a bit generous – and 185 pounds. That means Thomas actually is slightly shorter and even a bit lighter than the typical male in the United States, at least based on the latest federal data that tracks such things.
Little big man: Isaiah Thomas a full-fledged All-Star
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas passes the ball as he is covered by the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 116-108.
Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart help Celtics stay hot in win over Mavs
Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics had little trouble with a batch of Western Conference opponents – save for a hiccup in Sacramento. Thomas had 29 points and eight assists, backcourt mate Marcus Smart added 19 points against his hometown team and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-98 on Monday night.
Smart and Vital Cog of next Championship team/No Trade rule in effect.
Marcus Smart is the Celtics’ leader in total loose balls recovered and deflections . He leads Boston in contested 3-point shots and, among the team’s guards, he is tops in contested shots overall .
Thomas has 34 and Celtics beat Blazers 120-111
Isaiah Thomas scored 34 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a loss the previous night to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-111 on Thursday. Marcus Smart added 18 for the Celtics, who had seven scorers in double figures.
Collison scores 26, Kings snap Celtics’ 7-game win streak
Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. less Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, … more Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, grabs an errant pass over Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.
Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento
For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.
Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento
For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.
Celtics win in Pierce’s farewell
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Boston. ORG XMIT: MASR113 less Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, … more Isaiah Thomas stole the spotlight from Paul Pierce on Sunday, scoring 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the former Celtics captain’s final game in the Garden.
Clippers’ Paul Pierce starts in emotional Boston farewell
Paul Pierce walked back onto the parquet floor one last time, dropped to his knees at center court and gave the Boston Celtics leprechaun logo a big kiss. “Lucky’s been through it all with me, the ups and downs.
Celtics say goodbye to Pierce, beat Clippers 107-102
Isaiah Thomas bumped into Paul Pierce tooling around Boston on Saturday night and then stole the spotlight from the former Celtics captain on Sunday. With the crowd uncertain whether to cheer loudest for the Celtics or for Pierce – or for the Patriots in the Super Bowl – Thomas scored 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Pierce’s final game in the Garden.
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) hasn’t
Carmelo Anthony not ruling out anything on trade The Knicks star says he hears something new every day about his status Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2jS1f2V WASHINGTON – With non-committal but leading answers about his future, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony still has plenty to say about the trade talk surrounding him. “I hear the new report every day,” Anthony said Tuesday morning.
Boston Celtics A military family got an emotional reunion during the Celtics game
Point guard Isaiah Thomas may have been the star of the Celtic’s game against the Detroit Pistons Monday , but it was reunion of a soldier with his family that brought the crowds at the TD Garden – and Thomas – to their feet. Air National Guard Sgt.
Another big game from Thomas lifts C’s to victory
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
Jae Crowder, Celtics Tickled By Wizards’ ‘Cute’ Plan…
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Can Blazers Pull Out Some Quality Wins Before the All-Star Break?
The Trail Blazers got through a nail-biting game last night against Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics. That was a huge game that we needed because Portland was in a losing streak and needed a win.
Avery Bradley Injury: Updates on Celtics Guard’s Achilles Injury and Return
Bradley did return to the lineup Monday after missing the Celtics’ previous four games with an Achilles injury. He played 33 minutes in a 108-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets , but he scored only five points while shooting 2-of-9 from the floor.
Celtics no easy opponent for scant Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets were 8-3 and appeared to be building on last season’s success in spite of losing Al Jefferson and Jeremy Lin in free agency. The team was streaking – they’d retained their defensive fortitude and inexplicably added another offensive punch to their one-two combination.
Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas rivalry adds a new chapter
It is no secret that there is no love lost between Atlanta point guard Dennis SchrA der and Boston’s Isaiah Thomas. They met for the first time in the Hawks ‘ 103-101 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Thomas steadies Celtics, Horford triumphant in return home
Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas hits game-winner in Horford’s return to Atlanta
Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
Thomas scores 38, Celtics pull away to beat Wizards
Isaiah Thomas scored 20 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics pulled away late for a 117-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night . Al Horford added 16 points and nine rebounds, Jae Crowder scored 20 and Terry Rozier had 11 for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games and ended Washington’s three-game winning streak.
Isaiah Thomas scores 20 in the 4th, Celtics beat Wizards 117-108
The story line won’t be that Boston beat a surging Washington team after a heartbreak loss in Toronto the night before. It won’t be that they won against a quality opponent with Avery Bradley , Amir Johnson , Jaylen Brown , Tyler Zeller , and James Young .
NBA: Thomas scores 52 for Celtics in 117-114 win over Miami
Isaiah Thomas scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club record for points in a period and leading Boston to a 117-114 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Westbrook’s triple-double powers Thunder over Celtics
Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dances to celebrate hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on December 23, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Thunder defeat the Celtics 117-112.
Erratic driver leads troopers on 2-state chase, gets away
Tear down Central High and replace it with “a nice strip mall”? The speculative suggestion by a city alderman on a local radio show prompted angry reactions among the school’s alumni… Point guard Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-109 victory in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night … (more)
Erratic driver leads troopers on 2-state chase, gets away
Tear down Central High and replace it with “a nice strip mall”? The speculative suggestion by a city alderman on a local radio show prompted angry reactions among the school’s alumni… Point guard Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-109 victory in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night … (more)
State of the Celtics: Is Avery Bradley an elite defender?
It’s been a thing for years, but I’ve never really known what to make of Avery Bradley’s defensive numbers. It hasn’t been since the 2013-14 season that a Celtics team has allowed fewer points with Bradley on the court.