Cody Taylor: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 23 of the 2021-22 season (March 21-27).
Source: Twitter @CodyTaylorNBA
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Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week won by Jayson Tatum. pic.twitter.com/mlYZz7cjAx – 3:34 PM
Trae Young was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week won by Jayson Tatum. pic.twitter.com/mlYZz7cjAx – 3:34 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
OUT TONIGHT IN THE NBA
Draymond Green
Klay Thompson
Otto Porter
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Robert Williams
Caleb Martin
Lonnie Walker
More: https://t.co/y0c1Zc5fwV pic.twitter.com/2xDR7HNC4q – 3:33 PM
OUT TONIGHT IN THE NBA
Draymond Green
Klay Thompson
Otto Porter
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Robert Williams
Caleb Martin
Lonnie Walker
More: https://t.co/y0c1Zc5fwV pic.twitter.com/2xDR7HNC4q – 3:33 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
For the third time this month, Jayson Tatum has won East player of the week. He now leads the league with 4 of them this season after tying for the league lead with 3 last season. – 3:31 PM
For the third time this month, Jayson Tatum has won East player of the week. He now leads the league with 4 of them this season after tying for the league lead with 3 last season. – 3:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker has been named Western Conference Player of the Week. – 3:30 PM
Devin Booker has been named Western Conference Player of the Week. – 3:30 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 23 of the 2021-22 season (March 21-27). pic.twitter.com/EUonBQsYDD – 3:30 PM
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 23 of the 2021-22 season (March 21-27). pic.twitter.com/EUonBQsYDD – 3:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
NBA Players of the Week for Week 23: Suns guard Devin Booker and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. – 3:30 PM
NBA Players of the Week for Week 23: Suns guard Devin Booker and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. – 3:30 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Boston’s Jayson Tatum were just named Western and Eastern Conference Player of the Week by the NBA.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Boston’s Jayson Tatum were just named Western and Eastern Conference Player of the Week by the NBA.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Western Conference Player of the Week hasn’t been announced yet, but have a hunch Devin Booker will win it.
His last 4 games:
at Kings (W) 31 points, 7 rebounds
at T-Wolves (W) 28 points, 7 assists.
at Nuggets (W) 49 points (season high), 10 assists
vs. 76ers (W) 35 points – 3:28 PM
Western Conference Player of the Week hasn’t been announced yet, but have a hunch Devin Booker will win it.
His last 4 games:
at Kings (W) 31 points, 7 rebounds
at T-Wolves (W) 28 points, 7 assists.
at Nuggets (W) 49 points (season high), 10 assists
vs. 76ers (W) 35 points – 3:28 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Celtics injury report for against the Raps: Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto (3/28):
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 3:12 PM
Celtics injury report for against the Raps: Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto (3/28):
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 3:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics depth chart vs. Raptors
Guards: Smart, White, Pritchard, Stauskas, Thomas
Forwards: G. Williams, Nesmith, Hauser, Fitts, Ryan, Morgan
Centers: Theis, Kornet
OUT: R. Williams (knee), Tatum (knee), Horford (personal), Brown (knee) – 1:48 PM
Celtics depth chart vs. Raptors
Guards: Smart, White, Pritchard, Stauskas, Thomas
Forwards: G. Williams, Nesmith, Hauser, Fitts, Ryan, Morgan
Centers: Theis, Kornet
OUT: R. Williams (knee), Tatum (knee), Horford (personal), Brown (knee) – 1:48 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Celtics using tonight as a maintenance night. Williams out with that MCL injury and Horford out for personal reasons, but also top scorers Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum who will rest nagging knee injuries they have been playing through. – 1:45 PM
Celtics using tonight as a maintenance night. Williams out with that MCL injury and Horford out for personal reasons, but also top scorers Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum who will rest nagging knee injuries they have been playing through. – 1:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Cleveland (vs Orlando) and Chicago (at New York) both have favourable matchups tonight, but Raptors catch a break with the red-hot 1st-place Celtics in the 2nd night of a back-to-back and resting Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Boston will also be without Horford/Robert Williams – 1:32 PM
Cleveland (vs Orlando) and Chicago (at New York) both have favourable matchups tonight, but Raptors catch a break with the red-hot 1st-place Celtics in the 2nd night of a back-to-back and resting Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Boston will also be without Horford/Robert Williams – 1:32 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, both with right knee soreness, are out tonight vs. Toronto. Al Horford is out for personal reasons. And obviously Williams is out with the left knee meniscus tear. – 1:27 PM
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, both with right knee soreness, are out tonight vs. Toronto. Al Horford is out for personal reasons. And obviously Williams is out with the left knee meniscus tear. – 1:27 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Per Celtics, Rob Williams has a left torn lateral meniscal tear and will be out for a while, obviously. For tonight’s game, players OUT include Jaylen Brown (right Knee Tendinopathy); Al Horford (personal Reasons); Jayson Tatum (right Patella Tendinopathy) – 1:20 PM
Per Celtics, Rob Williams has a left torn lateral meniscal tear and will be out for a while, obviously. For tonight’s game, players OUT include Jaylen Brown (right Knee Tendinopathy); Al Horford (personal Reasons); Jayson Tatum (right Patella Tendinopathy) – 1:20 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Celtics confirm reports by listing Robert Williams as out with a left knee lateral meniscus tear. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both out tonight with tendinopathy. Al Horford to miss second straight game for personal reasons. – 1:20 PM
Celtics confirm reports by listing Robert Williams as out with a left knee lateral meniscus tear. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both out tonight with tendinopathy. Al Horford to miss second straight game for personal reasons. – 1:20 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics announce they will be without Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Rob Williams and Jayson Tatum tonight in Toronto. – 1:18 PM
Celtics announce they will be without Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Rob Williams and Jayson Tatum tonight in Toronto. – 1:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics announce Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Robert Williams are all OUT tonight against #Raptors. – 1:18 PM
#Celtics announce Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Robert Williams are all OUT tonight against #Raptors. – 1:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto tonight:
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:17 PM
Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto tonight:
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
This could certainly have an impact this evening
Our pals at Celtics PR just report
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:16 PM
This could certainly have an impact this evening
Our pals at Celtics PR just report
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:16 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics say Jaylen Brown (right knee tendinopathy), Al Horford (personal reasons), Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy), and Robert Williams (left knee lateral meniscal tear) are all OUT vs. Toronto. – 1:15 PM
Celtics say Jaylen Brown (right knee tendinopathy), Al Horford (personal reasons), Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy), and Robert Williams (left knee lateral meniscal tear) are all OUT vs. Toronto. – 1:15 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Robert Williams is a key piece to the Celtics starting 5.
This season, 35 5-man lineups have played 175 minutes together.
The lineup of Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford and Williams ranks first in defensive rating (94.2) and net rating (+24.6) among those 35 groups. – 12:17 PM
Robert Williams is a key piece to the Celtics starting 5.
This season, 35 5-man lineups have played 175 minutes together.
The lineup of Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford and Williams ranks first in defensive rating (94.2) and net rating (+24.6) among those 35 groups. – 12:17 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Given the Rob news, if Tatum and Brown are feeling anything at all, just sit them tonight.
All year long it’s been health over playoff position. That shouldn’t change now. – 12:08 PM
Given the Rob news, if Tatum and Brown are feeling anything at all, just sit them tonight.
All year long it’s been health over playoff position. That shouldn’t change now. – 12:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re 11 games in.”
Not only did Devin Booker start 2019-20 season fast, #Suns were 7-4 after 19 wins total 2018-19
So I mentioned MVP candidacy.
Too early
“If I have these numbers 80 games in, we can talk about it.”
Two years and many more wins later, he’s, well, you know pic.twitter.com/BA941SdFXA – 11:48 AM
“We’re 11 games in.”
Not only did Devin Booker start 2019-20 season fast, #Suns were 7-4 after 19 wins total 2018-19
So I mentioned MVP candidacy.
Too early
“If I have these numbers 80 games in, we can talk about it.”
Two years and many more wins later, he’s, well, you know pic.twitter.com/BA941SdFXA – 11:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
5 takeaways from #Suns pushing past #76ers in Devin Booker’s 35-point night #Sixers #NBA75 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:27 AM
5 takeaways from #Suns pushing past #76ers in Devin Booker’s 35-point night #Sixers #NBA75 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:27 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That’s a talented team down there that we could possibly see at the end. So we just want to make statements. We just want come out there and play the right brand of basketball and wear teams down.”
Devin Booker after #Suns win over #76ers (w/videos) https://t.co/zqQomAdxdh pic.twitter.com/oUn8Saf9sE – 10:59 AM
“That’s a talented team down there that we could possibly see at the end. So we just want to make statements. We just want come out there and play the right brand of basketball and wear teams down.”
Devin Booker after #Suns win over #76ers (w/videos) https://t.co/zqQomAdxdh pic.twitter.com/oUn8Saf9sE – 10:59 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Takeaways from Boston-Minnesota are up for @celticsblog:
-Another blowout over a good team
-Rob got hurt
-Smart stealing offense
-Pritchard dialed in
-Shutting down KAT
-Tatum steps up
-White’s shot is back
-Nesmith!
-Having some fun along the way
celticsblog.com/2022/3/28/2299… – 10:13 AM
Takeaways from Boston-Minnesota are up for @celticsblog:
-Another blowout over a good team
-Rob got hurt
-Smart stealing offense
-Pritchard dialed in
-Shutting down KAT
-Tatum steps up
-White’s shot is back
-Nesmith!
-Having some fun along the way
celticsblog.com/2022/3/28/2299… – 10:13 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum MVP case:
— 27.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG (career highs)
— Leads NBA in total points
— Leads NBA in +/-
— Best record in East
— Best point differential in East
— Best point differential in 2022
— Best defense in NBA
— Celtics 22-5 when he scores 30+ pic.twitter.com/94Ex9VZ5nz – 10:03 AM
Jayson Tatum MVP case:
— 27.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG (career highs)
— Leads NBA in total points
— Leads NBA in +/-
— Best record in East
— Best point differential in East
— Best point differential in 2022
— Best defense in NBA
— Celtics 22-5 when he scores 30+ pic.twitter.com/94Ex9VZ5nz – 10:03 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jayson Tatum last night:
✅ 34 PTS
✅ 5 REB
✅ 6 AST
Tatum is averaging 31.6 PPG with a 78.4 eFG% over his last five games.
The only other player in @Boston Celtics history to average at least 30 PPG with a 75 eFG% over a five-game span is Larry Bird (March 1986). pic.twitter.com/Vp2dYLQmFq – 9:01 AM
Jayson Tatum last night:
✅ 34 PTS
✅ 5 REB
✅ 6 AST
Tatum is averaging 31.6 PPG with a 78.4 eFG% over his last five games.
The only other player in @Boston Celtics history to average at least 30 PPG with a 75 eFG% over a five-game span is Larry Bird (March 1986). pic.twitter.com/Vp2dYLQmFq – 9:01 AM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Next “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds” book event: Saturday April 2 from noon-3 pm at Fifth Street Market in Eugene. Stop by to pick up biography of the late great @Portland Trail Blazers forward. We’ll talk a little Blazers, as well as Final Four, basketball while we’re at it.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/HJzeqcZ5LW – 1:18 AM
Next “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds” book event: Saturday April 2 from noon-3 pm at Fifth Street Market in Eugene. Stop by to pick up biography of the late great @Portland Trail Blazers forward. We’ll talk a little Blazers, as well as Final Four, basketball while we’re at it.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/HJzeqcZ5LW – 1:18 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast
—The NEW craziest Oscars moment ever, a breakdown w/ @jimmykimmel
—The Somehow Underrated Suns, Booker and the 2-Guard Belt, Boston’s ascent + All-NBA confusion w/ @Ryen Russillo
open.spotify.com/episode/1ryaea… – 1:08 AM
New BS Podcast
—The NEW craziest Oscars moment ever, a breakdown w/ @jimmykimmel
—The Somehow Underrated Suns, Booker and the 2-Guard Belt, Boston’s ascent + All-NBA confusion w/ @Ryen Russillo
open.spotify.com/episode/1ryaea… – 1:08 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Will Smith’s Last 4 Months:
Best Selling Book of 2021
Acclaimed National Geographic Series
Oscar, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe wins
5 new production deals
Signed on to 3 new movies
He’s on a roll. – 12:20 AM
Will Smith’s Last 4 Months:
Best Selling Book of 2021
Acclaimed National Geographic Series
Oscar, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe wins
5 new production deals
Signed on to 3 new movies
He’s on a roll. – 12:20 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think we just started to defend without fouling.” Devin Booker.
“I’m just trying to get my wind.” Chris Paul.
“That’s part of our home crowd.” Jae Crowder.
#Suns 114 #76ers 104. Final. pic.twitter.com/v4nv7SJQmq – 10:30 PM
“I think we just started to defend without fouling.” Devin Booker.
“I’m just trying to get my wind.” Chris Paul.
“That’s part of our home crowd.” Jae Crowder.
#Suns 114 #76ers 104. Final. pic.twitter.com/v4nv7SJQmq – 10:30 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Jayson Tatum on knee soreness affecting his slow start this season: “Maybe in the beginning that played a part. I’ve just really been playing basketball like three years straight, from the bubble, short offseason, playing last year, to the Olympics. But that’s just part of it.” – 10:11 PM
Jayson Tatum on knee soreness affecting his slow start this season: “Maybe in the beginning that played a part. I’ve just really been playing basketball like three years straight, from the bubble, short offseason, playing last year, to the Olympics. But that’s just part of it.” – 10:11 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Jayson Tatum on his current level of play: “I wish I had started the season this way – then I’d be MVP.” – 9:43 PM
Jayson Tatum on his current level of play: “I wish I had started the season this way – then I’d be MVP.” – 9:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum on playing tomorrow in Toronto: “We’re going to assess that tomorrow. See how my knee is feeling. And we’ll decide then.” – 9:43 PM
Jayson Tatum on playing tomorrow in Toronto: “We’re going to assess that tomorrow. See how my knee is feeling. And we’ll decide then.” – 9:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum said he’s happy for UNC’s Caleb Love, who played for Tatum’s father in St. Louis and has no doubt he’ll be in the NBA next year. “But (he) gotta lose next week.” #Celtics #MarchMadness #UNC – 9:43 PM
Jayson Tatum said he’s happy for UNC’s Caleb Love, who played for Tatum’s father in St. Louis and has no doubt he’ll be in the NBA next year. “But (he) gotta lose next week.” #Celtics #MarchMadness #UNC – 9:43 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum says he’s going to assess his knee tomorrow to decide if he’ll play in Toronto. – 9:43 PM
Jayson Tatum says he’s going to assess his knee tomorrow to decide if he’ll play in Toronto. – 9:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum on his run of great play: “I wish I could start a season like this. Then I’d be MVP. But it’s a great time to find your rhythm.” – 9:42 PM
Jayson Tatum on his run of great play: “I wish I could start a season like this. Then I’d be MVP. But it’s a great time to find your rhythm.” – 9:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum on the Celtics season so far: “It’s been a journey. We’ve had to find ourselves. But it’s been fun. Looking back on the tougher times, I think we benefitted from them and it made us better along the way.” – 9:42 PM
Jayson Tatum on the Celtics season so far: “It’s been a journey. We’ve had to find ourselves. But it’s been fun. Looking back on the tougher times, I think we benefitted from them and it made us better along the way.” – 9:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on going from 11th to 1st: “It’s been a journey. We’ve had to find our identity…It’s been fun. Some of the tougher times, looking back, I think we benefited from it and it made us better along the way. – 9:41 PM
Jayson Tatum on going from 11th to 1st: “It’s been a journey. We’ve had to find our identity…It’s been fun. Some of the tougher times, looking back, I think we benefited from it and it made us better along the way. – 9:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum on his knee soreness: “It’s feeling better. It’s something from earlier in the season. Something I’ve needed to keep an eye on.” – 9:41 PM
Jayson Tatum on his knee soreness: “It’s feeling better. It’s something from earlier in the season. Something I’ve needed to keep an eye on.” – 9:41 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum on going from 11th seed to 1 seed in two months: “It’s been a journey. We’ve had to find our identity.” – 9:40 PM
Jayson Tatum on going from 11th seed to 1 seed in two months: “It’s been a journey. We’ve had to find our identity.” – 9:40 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum on his knee: “It’s feeling better.” Says he’s been keeping an eye on it all season. – 9:40 PM
Jayson Tatum on his knee: “It’s feeling better.” Says he’s been keeping an eye on it all season. – 9:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum on fellow St. Louis native Caleb Love of UNC: “He’s been playing great. No doubt in my mind he’ll be playing up here, in the league, next year. But they gotta lose next game.” – 9:39 PM
Jayson Tatum on fellow St. Louis native Caleb Love of UNC: “He’s been playing great. No doubt in my mind he’ll be playing up here, in the league, next year. But they gotta lose next game.” – 9:39 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Duke alum Jayson Tatum on UNC’s Caleb Love, who played for his Dad back in high school: “No doubt in my mind he’ll be playing up here in the NBA next year, but they gotta lose next week.” – 9:39 PM
Duke alum Jayson Tatum on UNC’s Caleb Love, who played for his Dad back in high school: “No doubt in my mind he’ll be playing up here in the NBA next year, but they gotta lose next week.” – 9:39 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum on Duke-UNC: “Coach K’s last year, you can’t write it up any better than that.” – 9:38 PM
Jayson Tatum on Duke-UNC: “Coach K’s last year, you can’t write it up any better than that.” – 9:38 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum on being No. 1 seed: “Feeling good. Playing great basketball…spirits are high.” – 9:37 PM
Jayson Tatum on being No. 1 seed: “Feeling good. Playing great basketball…spirits are high.” – 9:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
These three.
Devin Booker X Chris Paul X Jae Crowder = 61 wins.
One win from tying franchise record.
Two from setting franchise record.
#Suns #76ers pic.twitter.com/62dBZ3eHqw – 9:06 PM
These three.
Devin Booker X Chris Paul X Jae Crowder = 61 wins.
One win from tying franchise record.
Two from setting franchise record.
#Suns #76ers pic.twitter.com/62dBZ3eHqw – 9:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown in the walk-off TV interview: “We got a little respect around here. Jayson Tatum – MVP. Ime – Coach of the Year. Rob and Smart – First Team All-Defense and Defensive Player of the Year. We gotta get some respect.” – 8:45 PM
Jaylen Brown in the walk-off TV interview: “We got a little respect around here. Jayson Tatum – MVP. Ime – Coach of the Year. Rob and Smart – First Team All-Defense and Defensive Player of the Year. We gotta get some respect.” – 8:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 114, PHI 104
Booker: 35 Pts, 13-22 FG
Paul: 19 Pts, 14 Ast, 9-15 FG
Ayton: 14 Pts, 12 Reb, 5-8 FG
Embiid: 37 Pts, 15 Reb, 14-27 FG
Suns win their 8th straight game and will at least tie the 3rd-best record in franchise history with 61 wins – 8:26 PM
Final: PHX 114, PHI 104
Booker: 35 Pts, 13-22 FG
Paul: 19 Pts, 14 Ast, 9-15 FG
Ayton: 14 Pts, 12 Reb, 5-8 FG
Embiid: 37 Pts, 15 Reb, 14-27 FG
Suns win their 8th straight game and will at least tie the 3rd-best record in franchise history with 61 wins – 8:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum in March:
33.7 PPG
6.8 RPG
4.8 APG
53.9 FG%
46.6 3P% on 9.8 attempts
91.0 FT%
The Celtics have outscored opponents by 209 points with Tatum on the court this month. pic.twitter.com/lmvc1SiERG – 8:19 PM
Jayson Tatum in March:
33.7 PPG
6.8 RPG
4.8 APG
53.9 FG%
46.6 3P% on 9.8 attempts
91.0 FT%
The Celtics have outscored opponents by 209 points with Tatum on the court this month. pic.twitter.com/lmvc1SiERG – 8:19 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
TD Garden crowd chanting “Deuce” as Jayson Tatum holds his son during postgame interview with @Amanda_Pflugrad – 8:17 PM
TD Garden crowd chanting “Deuce” as Jayson Tatum holds his son during postgame interview with @Amanda_Pflugrad – 8:17 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The whole Garden is yelling Deuuuuce right now as Tatum holds his son for the postgame jumbotron interview – 8:17 PM
The whole Garden is yelling Deuuuuce right now as Tatum holds his son for the postgame jumbotron interview – 8:17 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win 134-112. 6 straight wins
Tatum – 34/5/6
Brown – 31 points, 10 rebounds
White – 15 points
Rob – 13 points, 10 rebounds
Pritchard – 11 points
Celtics – 56.3% FGs
Celtics – 17-39 threes
Edwards – 24/5/6
Towns – 19/4/5
Nowell – 13 points
Wolves – 53.6% FGs – 8:17 PM
Celtics win 134-112. 6 straight wins
Tatum – 34/5/6
Brown – 31 points, 10 rebounds
White – 15 points
Rob – 13 points, 10 rebounds
Pritchard – 11 points
Celtics – 56.3% FGs
Celtics – 17-39 threes
Edwards – 24/5/6
Towns – 19/4/5
Nowell – 13 points
Wolves – 53.6% FGs – 8:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker answer, fouled by Green.
Hits FT.
Fans can’t get the “M-V-P!” chant in full unison right now.
#Suns up four with under 4 left. – 8:16 PM
Booker answer, fouled by Green.
Hits FT.
Fans can’t get the “M-V-P!” chant in full unison right now.
#Suns up four with under 4 left. – 8:16 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics beat up on #Timberwolves 134-112, tied with #Heat for first in East. Tatum 34, Brown 31, White 15, RWiliams 13; Edwards 24, Towns 19, Nowell 13. – 8:15 PM
#Celtics beat up on #Timberwolves 134-112, tied with #Heat for first in East. Tatum 34, Brown 31, White 15, RWiliams 13; Edwards 24, Towns 19, Nowell 13. – 8:15 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.9 points and 5 assists on a 50.3/40.1/87.6 percent shooting split in his last 28 games, starting from his 51-point explosion in Washington. Celtics are 24-4 in that span, which sounds like a typo. – 8:14 PM
Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.9 points and 5 assists on a 50.3/40.1/87.6 percent shooting split in his last 28 games, starting from his 51-point explosion in Washington. Celtics are 24-4 in that span, which sounds like a typo. – 8:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns a little too lax on their last few possessions and suddenly it’s a game again. Booker turnover, Booker missed 3, Bridges turnover and the Sixers have cut it to 3 with a quick 8-0 run – 8:12 PM
Suns a little too lax on their last few possessions and suddenly it’s a game again. Booker turnover, Booker missed 3, Bridges turnover and the Sixers have cut it to 3 with a quick 8-0 run – 8:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
With back-to-back looming, kind of surprised Tatum/Brown are still out there. Likely not for long. – 8:05 PM
With back-to-back looming, kind of surprised Tatum/Brown are still out there. Likely not for long. – 8:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum has a 30-point, 5-assist night for the 3rd time in his last 4 games. – 8:02 PM
Jayson Tatum has a 30-point, 5-assist night for the 3rd time in his last 4 games. – 8:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Thought there was definitely some contact from Green on that foul, but I thought it was on the fake. Thought Booker dipped back down after the contact before rising into his shot. Didn’t think the foul was on the shot. – 7:55 PM
Thought there was definitely some contact from Green on that foul, but I thought it was on the fake. Thought Booker dipped back down after the contact before rising into his shot. Didn’t think the foul was on the shot. – 7:55 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Suns lead 91-86 heading into the fourth quarter. Booker up to 32 points, while Embiid has 29 points and 11 rebounds. Phoenix is shooting 10-19 on threes. – 7:54 PM
Suns lead 91-86 heading into the fourth quarter. Booker up to 32 points, while Embiid has 29 points and 11 rebounds. Phoenix is shooting 10-19 on threes. – 7:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker has 32 points through 3 quarters, so it’s time for an update on the Suns’ all-time leaderboard for 30-point games:
1. Devin Booker – 138
2. Walter Davis – 90 – 7:54 PM
Devin Booker has 32 points through 3 quarters, so it’s time for an update on the Suns’ all-time leaderboard for 30-point games:
1. Devin Booker – 138
2. Walter Davis – 90 – 7:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Biyombo follows own miss, scores, crowd goes crazy.
Booker flexes.
#Suns up five at end of 3rd, 91-86.
#76ers scored 39 points in 1st quarter. Have scored 47 total in 2nd and 3rd quarter. #Suns #76ers – 7:54 PM
Biyombo follows own miss, scores, crowd goes crazy.
Booker flexes.
#Suns up five at end of 3rd, 91-86.
#76ers scored 39 points in 1st quarter. Have scored 47 total in 2nd and 3rd quarter. #Suns #76ers – 7:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 91, PHI 86
Booker: 32 Pts, 12-20 FG
Paul: 13 Pts, 10 Ast, 6-8 FG
Ayton: 11 Pts, 9 Reb
Embiid: 29 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-20 FG – 7:53 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 91, PHI 86
Booker: 32 Pts, 12-20 FG
Paul: 13 Pts, 10 Ast, 6-8 FG
Ayton: 11 Pts, 9 Reb
Embiid: 29 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-20 FG – 7:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker fouled by Green as Green tried to get around the dribbling, Then Booker got him on the head fake, scored.
Received play punches to gut from Torrey Craig.
Hits FT. #Suns up three as Maxey answers. #76ers – 7:52 PM
Booker fouled by Green as Green tried to get around the dribbling, Then Booker got him on the head fake, scored.
Received play punches to gut from Torrey Craig.
Hits FT. #Suns up three as Maxey answers. #76ers – 7:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh we got a Devin Booker meme repeat from the Clippers game-winner in the bubble on that and-1 – 7:51 PM
Oh we got a Devin Booker meme repeat from the Clippers game-winner in the bubble on that and-1 – 7:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Embiid limped up the court after scoring. Looks like he landed on Booker’s foot and twisted his ankle on the tip in.
Booker came over and the two talked during the timeout.
Embiid still on the bench. #Suns up two with 1:05 left. Jordan in for Embiid. – 7:50 PM
Embiid limped up the court after scoring. Looks like he landed on Booker’s foot and twisted his ankle on the tip in.
Booker came over and the two talked during the timeout.
Embiid still on the bench. #Suns up two with 1:05 left. Jordan in for Embiid. – 7:50 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 106-80 after three
Tatum – 32 points
Brown – 23 points
Rob – 13 points, 10 rebounds
White – 13 points
Celtics – 57.1% FGs
Celtics – 12-30 threes
Towns – 15 points
Edwards – 15 points
Nowell – 13 points
Wolves – 49.2% FGs
Wolves – 9-24 threes – 7:50 PM
Celtics lead 106-80 after three
Tatum – 32 points
Brown – 23 points
Rob – 13 points, 10 rebounds
White – 13 points
Celtics – 57.1% FGs
Celtics – 12-30 threes
Towns – 15 points
Edwards – 15 points
Nowell – 13 points
Wolves – 49.2% FGs
Wolves – 9-24 threes – 7:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Joel Embiid had an offensive rebound with no one around and botched it. On the putback for that, his right foot landed on Devin Booker’s. He was heavily limping back on defense and now is out of the game after a 76ers timeout. – 7:50 PM
Joel Embiid had an offensive rebound with no one around and botched it. On the putback for that, his right foot landed on Devin Booker’s. He was heavily limping back on defense and now is out of the game after a 76ers timeout. – 7:50 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid limping off to the bench after a tweak under the basket on that last putback. Looked like he might have tangled legs with Booker, who went up to check on him after Rivers called a timeout – 7:49 PM
Embiid limping off to the bench after a tweak under the basket on that last putback. Looked like he might have tangled legs with Booker, who went up to check on him after Rivers called a timeout – 7:49 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Feels like Tatum has gotten an MVP chant for like 5 games in a row, and the Celtics have only been home for a few days – 7:48 PM
Feels like Tatum has gotten an MVP chant for like 5 games in a row, and the Celtics have only been home for a few days – 7:48 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Loud MVP chants for Tatum. For the first time in his career, the fans make a valid point – 7:48 PM
Loud MVP chants for Tatum. For the first time in his career, the fans make a valid point – 7:48 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
28 for Tatum now…he’s regained the NBA scoring lead… pic.twitter.com/RUSOXjYiqv – 7:46 PM
28 for Tatum now…he’s regained the NBA scoring lead… pic.twitter.com/RUSOXjYiqv – 7:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Embiid 3.
He’s 1-of-4 on 3s. Went 2-of-8 from 3 in Philadelphia.
Booker answers with jumper. #Suns up two as Paul scores. – 7:44 PM
Embiid 3.
He’s 1-of-4 on 3s. Went 2-of-8 from 3 in Philadelphia.
Booker answers with jumper. #Suns up two as Paul scores. – 7:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns foul trouble here in the 3rd quarter:
Ayton – 4
Crowder – 4
Booker – 3 – 7:44 PM
Suns foul trouble here in the 3rd quarter:
Ayton – 4
Crowder – 4
Booker – 3 – 7:44 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
With 22 tonight, Jayson Tatum now has 1,911 points on the season, moving into the Celtics top 15 all-time single season scoring list.
Only six Celtics (Havlicek, Pierce, Bird, Thomas, McHale, Jones) have ever scored 2,000 points in a season. – 7:42 PM
With 22 tonight, Jayson Tatum now has 1,911 points on the season, moving into the Celtics top 15 all-time single season scoring list.
Only six Celtics (Havlicek, Pierce, Bird, Thomas, McHale, Jones) have ever scored 2,000 points in a season. – 7:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’ve kinda glossed over this because of Devin Booker and everything else that’s been going on lately, but it’s pretty great for the Suns how much Chris Paul still looks like Chris Paul after being out for 5 weeks – 7:39 PM
We’ve kinda glossed over this because of Devin Booker and everything else that’s been going on lately, but it’s pretty great for the Suns how much Chris Paul still looks like Chris Paul after being out for 5 weeks – 7:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum has 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block and he’s played some excellent 1-on-1 defense on Karl-Anthony Towns. – 7:36 PM
Jayson Tatum has 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block and he’s played some excellent 1-on-1 defense on Karl-Anthony Towns. – 7:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker back on the board to start the 4th. 24 points with 22 coming in the 1st, none in the 2nd.
#Suns down two – 7:27 PM
Booker back on the board to start the 4th. 24 points with 22 coming in the 1st, none in the 2nd.
#Suns down two – 7:27 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum splitting traps for finger rolls huh? That’s All-NBA First Team stuff. – 7:25 PM
Tatum splitting traps for finger rolls huh? That’s All-NBA First Team stuff. – 7:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 22 points in first quarter on 8-of-11 FGs. 1 PF (12 minutes)
Zero in 2nd quarter on 0-for-3 shooting, 2 PFs (4 minutes)
#Suns down four at half
FTs: #76ers 14-of-19, #Suns 4-of-6.
PFs: 76ers 9 Suns 15 (Booker, Ayton, Crowder each with three fouls). – 7:16 PM
Booker 22 points in first quarter on 8-of-11 FGs. 1 PF (12 minutes)
Zero in 2nd quarter on 0-for-3 shooting, 2 PFs (4 minutes)
#Suns down four at half
FTs: #76ers 14-of-19, #Suns 4-of-6.
PFs: 76ers 9 Suns 15 (Booker, Ayton, Crowder each with three fouls). – 7:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHI 64, PHX 60
Booker: 22 Pts, 8-14 FG
Paul: 9 Pts, 8 Ast, 4-4 FG
Bridges: 9 Pts, 4-7 FG
Embiid: 19 Pts, 8 Reb, 7-12 FG – 7:11 PM
Halftime: PHI 64, PHX 60
Booker: 22 Pts, 8-14 FG
Paul: 9 Pts, 8 Ast, 4-4 FG
Bridges: 9 Pts, 4-7 FG
Embiid: 19 Pts, 8 Reb, 7-12 FG – 7:11 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 72-49 at the half
Brown – 17 points, 7 rebounds
Tatum – 15/3/4
White – 10 points
Pritchard – 9 points
Celtics – 53.1% FGs
Celtics – 8-21 3’s
Celtics – 8 TOs
Towns – 13/4/3
Nowell – 11 points
Vanderbilt – 7 points
Wolves – 42.2% FGs
Wolves – 4-15 3’s
Wolves – 9 TOs – 7:10 PM
Celtics lead 72-49 at the half
Brown – 17 points, 7 rebounds
Tatum – 15/3/4
White – 10 points
Pritchard – 9 points
Celtics – 53.1% FGs
Celtics – 8-21 3’s
Celtics – 8 TOs
Towns – 13/4/3
Nowell – 11 points
Vanderbilt – 7 points
Wolves – 42.2% FGs
Wolves – 4-15 3’s
Wolves – 9 TOs – 7:10 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics up 72-79 over #Timberwolves at half. Brown 17, Tatum 15, White 10; Towns 13, Nowell 11.
BOS 38 pts in 2Q with one turnover. – 7:09 PM
#Celtics up 72-79 over #Timberwolves at half. Brown 17, Tatum 15, White 10; Towns 13, Nowell 11.
BOS 38 pts in 2Q with one turnover. – 7:09 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Boston leads Minnesota 72-49. Just a dominant half, especially defensively. Brown with 17. Tatum with 15. After 12 in the first quarter, Towns had just one in quarter 2. – 7:08 PM
Boston leads Minnesota 72-49. Just a dominant half, especially defensively. Brown with 17. Tatum with 15. After 12 in the first quarter, Towns had just one in quarter 2. – 7:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker block on Harden drive.
Booker called for foul.
Got body, but got ball, too.
#Suns quickly down 10 after being within two. Booker now with three fouls with 2:16 left.
Paul in for Booker. #76ers – 7:07 PM
Booker block on Harden drive.
Booker called for foul.
Got body, but got ball, too.
#Suns quickly down 10 after being within two. Booker now with three fouls with 2:16 left.
Paul in for Booker. #76ers – 7:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker gets his third foul. Looks awfully close to a clean block. Might have gotten Harden’s hand on the way in there? CP3 checks in for Booker. – 7:06 PM
Booker gets his third foul. Looks awfully close to a clean block. Might have gotten Harden’s hand on the way in there? CP3 checks in for Booker. – 7:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh boy. Devin Booker picks up his 3rd foul on what looks like a great block on James Harden – 7:06 PM
Oh boy. Devin Booker picks up his 3rd foul on what looks like a great block on James Harden – 7:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
First half Suns fouls so far:
Ayton – 3
Booker – 2
Crowder – 2
Payne – 2
Craig – 2
Biyombo – 2 – 7:04 PM
First half Suns fouls so far:
Ayton – 3
Booker – 2
Crowder – 2
Payne – 2
Craig – 2
Biyombo – 2 – 7:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker becomes the sixth Suns player to reach at least two fouls in the first half. Biyombo in for Ayton. – 7:04 PM
Booker becomes the sixth Suns player to reach at least two fouls in the first half. Biyombo in for Ayton. – 7:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Collision with Thybulle has Booker working that shoulder.
#Suns down two, but Ayton picks up 3rd foul. Stays in game. 4:25 left in half. #76ers – 7:02 PM
Collision with Thybulle has Booker working that shoulder.
#Suns down two, but Ayton picks up 3rd foul. Stays in game. 4:25 left in half. #76ers – 7:02 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Flagrant 1 on Harden after the review for the elbow to Shamet. Harden’s second foul. Booker just checked back in. – 6:55 PM
Flagrant 1 on Harden after the review for the elbow to Shamet. Harden’s second foul. Booker just checked back in. – 6:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Sixers start the 2nd quarter on a 12-0 run. When Devin Booker sat to get his rest, it was a 2-point game – 6:51 PM
Sixers start the 2nd quarter on a 12-0 run. When Devin Booker sat to get his rest, it was a 2-point game – 6:51 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
After 15 minutes, Devin Booker has 22 points and the next highest Suns player has 4. They have 37 total. – 6:49 PM
After 15 minutes, Devin Booker has 22 points and the next highest Suns player has 4. They have 37 total. – 6:49 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers have extended their lead to 49-37 on Harris’ spin and finish. He’s now got 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Sixers are feasting while Booker is on the bench. – 6:48 PM
Sixers have extended their lead to 49-37 on Harris’ spin and finish. He’s now got 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Sixers are feasting while Booker is on the bench. – 6:48 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Book is feeling it ‼️
The Suns star dropped 22 points on the Sixers in the first quarter 🔥
pic.twitter.com/uxIBoN3wBa – 6:45 PM
Book is feeling it ‼️
The Suns star dropped 22 points on the Sixers in the first quarter 🔥
pic.twitter.com/uxIBoN3wBa – 6:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doc Rivers saw what Devin Booker did after feeling disrespected in Denver with the wrong picture on the jumbotron.
Not poking that bear.
“He looks for a chip to be pissed off at. I think he’s the greatest player in the world.” #Suns #76ers pic.twitter.com/JfGuh9jrA6 – 6:44 PM
Doc Rivers saw what Devin Booker did after feeling disrespected in Denver with the wrong picture on the jumbotron.
Not poking that bear.
“He looks for a chip to be pissed off at. I think he’s the greatest player in the world.” #Suns #76ers pic.twitter.com/JfGuh9jrA6 – 6:44 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers lead 39-37. Embiid with 15 points on 6-8 shooting to go with four rebounds. Sixers shooting 61.9% from the field and 66.7% on threes. Booker leads all scorers with 22 points on 8-11 shooting. No other Sun has more than four points. – 6:42 PM
Sixers lead 39-37. Embiid with 15 points on 6-8 shooting to go with four rebounds. Sixers shooting 61.9% from the field and 66.7% on threes. Booker leads all scorers with 22 points on 8-11 shooting. No other Sun has more than four points. – 6:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
There’s a lot happening, but Devin Booker just dropped 22 on Philly in the first quarter. But the Sixers lead 39-37 behind 15 from Joel Embiid. – 6:41 PM
There’s a lot happening, but Devin Booker just dropped 22 on Philly in the first quarter. But the Sixers lead 39-37 behind 15 from Joel Embiid. – 6:41 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
22 points for Devin Booker in the first quarter. I would be doing everything possible to keep Thybulle on him or give up the ball if necessary.
But that presents problems, too. Suns are an incredible team. Sixers offense was excellent that quarter. – 6:41 PM
22 points for Devin Booker in the first quarter. I would be doing everything possible to keep Thybulle on him or give up the ball if necessary.
But that presents problems, too. Suns are an incredible team. Sixers offense was excellent that quarter. – 6:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 39, Suns 37 at the end of the first. Both teams are shooting 60 percent from the floor and are being powered by their MVP contenders. Booker has 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Embiid has 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting and 4 boards. – 6:41 PM
Sixers 39, Suns 37 at the end of the first. Both teams are shooting 60 percent from the floor and are being powered by their MVP contenders. Booker has 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Embiid has 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting and 4 boards. – 6:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Is this great offense or bad defense.
Combo of both, but leaning more to bad defense, but Booker is simply insane right now.
22 points in the 1st quarter.
Yes. 22.
#76ers 39 #Suns 37 end of 1st. – 6:41 PM
Is this great offense or bad defense.
Combo of both, but leaning more to bad defense, but Booker is simply insane right now.
22 points in the 1st quarter.
Yes. 22.
#76ers 39 #Suns 37 end of 1st. – 6:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Armani Booker in the 1Q:
22 PTS
8-11 FG
3-3 3P
It’s his 3rd 20-point quarter of the season. Only Luka has more. pic.twitter.com/DMZzY5Himc – 6:40 PM
Devin Armani Booker in the 1Q:
22 PTS
8-11 FG
3-3 3P
It’s his 3rd 20-point quarter of the season. Only Luka has more. pic.twitter.com/DMZzY5Himc – 6:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHI 39, PHX 37
Booker: 22 Pts, 8-11 FG
Paul: 4 Pts, 4 Ast
Ayton: 2 Pts, 3 Reb
Embiid: 15 Pts, 4 Reb, 6-8 FG – 6:40 PM
End of 1Q: PHI 39, PHX 37
Booker: 22 Pts, 8-11 FG
Paul: 4 Pts, 4 Ast
Ayton: 2 Pts, 3 Reb
Embiid: 15 Pts, 4 Reb, 6-8 FG – 6:40 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Despite seven turnovers, #Celtics lead #Timberwolves 34-30 after 1Q. Brown 9, Smart 7, Pritchard 6, Tatum 5, RWilliams 5; Towns 12, Vanderbilt 6. – 6:36 PM
Despite seven turnovers, #Celtics lead #Timberwolves 34-30 after 1Q. Brown 9, Smart 7, Pritchard 6, Tatum 5, RWilliams 5; Towns 12, Vanderbilt 6. – 6:36 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Doc looking down his bench trying to figure out who decided it was a good idea to chirp at Book. pic.twitter.com/s8rMkbFGvp – 6:32 PM
Doc looking down his bench trying to figure out who decided it was a good idea to chirp at Book. pic.twitter.com/s8rMkbFGvp – 6:32 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Someone inform the Sixers’ bench to stop trash talking Devon Booker. – 6:28 PM
Someone inform the Sixers’ bench to stop trash talking Devon Booker. – 6:28 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Booker up to 16 points and there’s four minutes left in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/LuQxvnOyF1 – 6:27 PM
Booker up to 16 points and there’s four minutes left in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/LuQxvnOyF1 – 6:27 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Normally, Udoka subs out Tatum and Horford around 5 minutes to play in Q1. Tonight, it was Tatum, but Grant (starting for Horford) stayed on. Could be a sign of a short rotation tonight. – 6:26 PM
Normally, Udoka subs out Tatum and Horford around 5 minutes to play in Q1. Tonight, it was Tatum, but Grant (starting for Horford) stayed on. Could be a sign of a short rotation tonight. – 6:26 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Suns fans were chanting MVP while Booker was at the foul line. – 6:23 PM
The Suns fans were chanting MVP while Booker was at the foul line. – 6:23 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Booker with 11 points on 5-6 shooting and Suns lead 19-15 w/5:53 left in first quarter. Sixers call timeout. – 6:22 PM
Booker with 11 points on 5-6 shooting and Suns lead 19-15 w/5:53 left in first quarter. Sixers call timeout. – 6:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker over Embiid contest.
Booker again.
Booker finish. Fouled.
Timeout #Suns. Up 19-15.
Booker with 13. He’s in a different zone right now. Carryover from Denver game. #76ers – 6:21 PM
Booker over Embiid contest.
Booker again.
Booker finish. Fouled.
Timeout #Suns. Up 19-15.
Booker with 13. He’s in a different zone right now. Carryover from Denver game. #76ers – 6:21 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
It was legit stunning when Booker took that one fadeaway against Thybulle with all the success he’s having on the switch.
Maxey has been target practice for Booker in the early going. – 6:21 PM
It was legit stunning when Booker took that one fadeaway against Thybulle with all the success he’s having on the switch.
Maxey has been target practice for Booker in the early going. – 6:21 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
I’m not sure what was said to Devin Booker from the Sixers’ bench but might I suggest chirping at basically anybody else on the Suns’ roster – 6:20 PM
I’m not sure what was said to Devin Booker from the Sixers’ bench but might I suggest chirping at basically anybody else on the Suns’ roster – 6:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
13 first-quarter points for Devin Booker and he is CHIRPING in the direction of the Sixers’ bench – 6:19 PM
13 first-quarter points for Devin Booker and he is CHIRPING in the direction of the Sixers’ bench – 6:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
It looked like Devin Booker and Doc Rivers had something to say to each other after that Sixers bucket – 6:17 PM
It looked like Devin Booker and Doc Rivers had something to say to each other after that Sixers bucket – 6:17 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That was a really strong finish by Tatum. Could have been a foul. – 6:16 PM
That was a really strong finish by Tatum. Could have been a foul. – 6:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Tyrese Maxey chatting it up. Booker with 7.
#Suns down 1 – 6:14 PM
Devin Booker and Tyrese Maxey chatting it up. Booker with 7.
#Suns down 1 – 6:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Early on, it’s The Embiid and Booker Show. Embiid has 6 points on 3-3 shooting. Booker has seven points on 2-2 shooting and 2-2 from the line. – 6:14 PM
Early on, it’s The Embiid and Booker Show. Embiid has 6 points on 3-3 shooting. Booker has seven points on 2-2 shooting and 2-2 from the line. – 6:14 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Devin Booker: 7 points on 2-of-2 shooting (and 1-of-1 from 3 and 2-of-2 from the line)
Joel Embiid: 6 points on 3-of-3 shooting.
Game on. – 6:13 PM
Devin Booker: 7 points on 2-of-2 shooting (and 1-of-1 from 3 and 2-of-2 from the line)
Joel Embiid: 6 points on 3-of-3 shooting.
Game on. – 6:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Joel Embiid with all 6 points for the 76ers, Devin Booker with all 7 points for the Suns – 6:13 PM
Joel Embiid with all 6 points for the 76ers, Devin Booker with all 7 points for the Suns – 6:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker just observing and nodding during Deandre Ayton and Cam Payne’s dancing to “Nevada” is sending me pic.twitter.com/VzkGOuIRtU – 6:02 PM
Devin Booker just observing and nodding during Deandre Ayton and Cam Payne’s dancing to “Nevada” is sending me pic.twitter.com/VzkGOuIRtU – 6:02 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Timberwolves starters:
Karl-Anthony Towns
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Edwards
D’Angelo Russell
Patrick Beverley – 5:36 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Timberwolves starters:
Karl-Anthony Towns
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Edwards
D’Angelo Russell
Patrick Beverley – 5:36 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Timberwolves at Celtics – TD Garden – March 27, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, G. Williams, R. Williams
Minnesota – D’Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley, Anthony Edwards, Jarred Vanderbilt, Karl-Anthony Towns
OUT: Boston: Horford, Minnesota: Beasley, J. McDaniels pic.twitter.com/2mEMouRMpU – 5:36 PM
Timberwolves at Celtics – TD Garden – March 27, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, G. Williams, R. Williams
Minnesota – D’Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley, Anthony Edwards, Jarred Vanderbilt, Karl-Anthony Towns
OUT: Boston: Horford, Minnesota: Beasley, J. McDaniels pic.twitter.com/2mEMouRMpU – 5:36 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Back at it on Celtics Pre-Game Live on @NBCSBoston. Alongside @aminajadeTV, talking playoff race, Jayson Tatum and more right up until Celtics-Wolves at 6 ET. @DIRECTV Ch. 630. pic.twitter.com/E3j2LSgV9W – 5:28 PM
Back at it on Celtics Pre-Game Live on @NBCSBoston. Alongside @aminajadeTV, talking playoff race, Jayson Tatum and more right up until Celtics-Wolves at 6 ET. @DIRECTV Ch. 630. pic.twitter.com/E3j2LSgV9W – 5:28 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Late on this, but both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs Minnesota.
I’m also available after a long day of soccer! – 5:05 PM
Late on this, but both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs Minnesota.
I’m also available after a long day of soccer! – 5:05 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Celtics list Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both as available tonight after some questions for both regarding knee soreness. – 5:03 PM
Celtics list Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both as available tonight after some questions for both regarding knee soreness. – 5:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are both officially available tonight – 4:50 PM
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are both officially available tonight – 4:50 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are both IN today against #Timberwolves. #Celtics – 4:46 PM
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are both IN today against #Timberwolves. #Celtics – 4:46 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum “testing it out” before the game as Ime Udoka said he would, with the hopes of playing tonight against Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/vmsPK56FF0 – 4:44 PM
Jayson Tatum “testing it out” before the game as Ime Udoka said he would, with the hopes of playing tonight against Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/vmsPK56FF0 – 4:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Doc Rivers said Devin Booker was great years ago, but now he has help to prove he’s a winner. Said he loves how he looks for something to use as a chip on his shoulder, then joked to make sure he didn’t supply any bulletin board material:
“He’s the best player in the world!” – 4:40 PM
Doc Rivers said Devin Booker was great years ago, but now he has help to prove he’s a winner. Said he loves how he looks for something to use as a chip on his shoulder, then joked to make sure he didn’t supply any bulletin board material:
“He’s the best player in the world!” – 4:40 PM
More on this storyline
Finch currently has the Wolves sitting at 42-31 and in seventh place in the Western Conference, a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets and the coveted sixth spot in the standings, which means avoiding the play-in tournament and having several extra days to rest before starting the postseason. They are 1.5-point home underdogs against the West-leading Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, according to MaximBet. -via Maxim / March 24, 2022
“I haven’t really thought about it a lot, but my personal choice would be Taylor Jenkins of Memphis because of what they have done in terms of exceeding expectations,” Finch told Maxim.com in a phone interview. “The benchmark is pretty much where Vegas had you at preseason, and we’ve already accomplished that.” -via Maxim / March 24, 2022
The 2021-2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year race is a mess. The “short” list of candidates includes at least six players (listed alphabetically): Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marcus Smart, Robert Williams. Several others (Mikal Bridges, Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, Evan Mobley and Matisse Thybulle among others) should be considered as well. Why is the field so vast? -via The Athletic / March 24, 2022