BOSTON (AP) — Celtics forward Jaylen Brown took issue with back-to-back technical fouls called on coach Joe Mazzulla and himself late in the fourth quarter of Boston’s 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Boston led 86-82 before Chicago opened the final period with a 17-4 run to take a 99-90 advantage. The Celtics scored six straight points before … [Read more...] about Bulls beat Celtics 117-108 in Boston
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Celtics May Have Begun Showcasing Potential Trade Candidate
After winning a championship last season, the Boston Celtics brought back nearly the exact same roster. Outside of Svi Mykhailiuk and Oshae Brissett, every player from last year’s team is still on board. So far, this continuity has paid off for Boston. They are 21-6 and own the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. In addition to their standing, the Celtics do not have … [Read more...] about Celtics May Have Begun Showcasing Potential Trade Candidate