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USA Today
07-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers better than the Boston Celtics?
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers better than the Boston Celtics? Are the Cleveland Cavaliers better than the Boston Celtics? The two Eastern Conference ball clubs have played each other evenly in the NBA's 2024-25 regular season slate of games they have shared the court in to date. Both have had some blowouts, as well, but by and large seem evenly matched so far in the 82-game season. But what players were missing from the lineups of each team when they took the court? What other factors need to be considered for a postseason seven-game series? Which of these two contenders are really more likely to be standing when the smoke clears? The hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti, linked up with blogger and Celtics analyst Dan Greenberg to talk it over on a recent episode of their show. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
USA Today
21-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Boston Celtics should not be afraid of the other teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference
The Boston Celtics should not be afraid of the other teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference The Boston Celtics should not be afraid of the other teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Ahead of the start of the league's 2024-25 regular season, the Celtics were rightfully seen as the East's top dogs as the defending champs. Then, the New York Knicks made some major moves to fortify their roster, while the Cleveland Cavaliers started their current campaign off at a historic win rate. But we have seen, despite a long stretch of mediocre play, that Boston is capable of flipping the proverbial switch to rock both ball clubs at will. While they might have trouble with whatever team comes out of the West, the Celtics only need to respect -- not fear -- their East peers. The hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti, linked up with guest Keith Smith of Spotrac to talk it over on a recent show. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Are teams guarding the Boston Celtics different this season?
Are teams guarding the Boston Celtics different this season? The Celtics started off last season with a blistering rate of wins driven by an equally historic rate of taking -- and making -- shots from beyond the arc, riding that surge all the way to Banner 18 and the 2025 NBA title. And to start the NBA's 2024-25 regular season, Boston began at a similarly blistering has since stalled out noticeably. There has been much speculation as to what the cause of the Celtics' midseason slump has been, and some feel it is due to how other ball clubs are guarding Boston this season. Such a perspective was explored by the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti, along with guest Brian Barrett of the 'Off the Pike' podcast. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Are teams guarding the Celtics different this season?
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Are teams guarding the Boston Celtics different this season?
Are teams guarding the Boston Celtics different this season? The Celtics started off last season with a blistering rate of wins driven by an equally historic rate of taking -- and making -- shots from beyond the arc, riding that surge all the way to Banner 18 and the 2025 NBA title. And to start the NBA's 2024-25 regular season, Boston began at a similarly blistering has since stalled out noticeably. There has been much speculation as to what the cause of the Celtics' midseason slump has been, and some feel it is due to how other ball clubs are guarding Boston this season. Such a perspective was explored by the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti, along with guest Brian Barrett of the 'Off the Pike' podcast. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
