Tag: 2024 East finals

The Boston Celtics have learned from their past mistakes – and it shows

Will their improved mentality pay big dividends in the form of a banner for Boston?

In many a season past, the Boston Celtics have been their own worst enemy, allowing a lack of focus and intensity derail their title aspirations on more than one occasion. But this season, we have seen the Celtics evolve, taking care of their business against the sort of lesser ball clubs that have plagued them in prior postseasons.

Will their improved mentality pay big dividends in the form of a banner for Boston? And how might the injury to star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis impact the Celtics’ postseason plans in their Eastern Conference finals series with the Indiana Pacers and beyond?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look on a recent episode of their show. Check it out below!

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Celtics Lab 260: On Boston escaping Indy with a Game 1 win, what’s coming in Game 2 with Kory Waldron

How will they manage to stay afloat in their frontcourt rotation with Kristaps Porzingis still several games away from a return?

Game 1 of the Boston Celtics Eastern Conference finals series with the Indiana Pacers is in the books, and the Celtics have a 1-0 series lead with their 133-128 win. 

But it took overtime to pull it off, and Boston digging deep with a few lucky breaks to pull out the win, a few minor mistakes over the course of the contest nearly costing them the win in their own arena of TD Garden (and home court advantage with it). Perhaps having been burned so many times before in similar situations helped them find the necessary gear, but there are some serious concerns in need of a fix for Boston to advance to the 2024 NBA Finals.

How will they manage to stay afloat in their frontcourt rotation with Kristaps Porzingis still several games away from a return? Can they keep using drop coverage so liberally? And what players off their bench can make an impact in this series?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Lab” podcast linked up with Kory Waldron, the host of the “Full Access Hoops” podcast to break down what we saw in Game 1 and what we expect in Game 2. Make sure you check it out to get up to speed on all things East finals.


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Watch: Jaylen Brown forces OT in Game 1 of the East finals

Jaylen Brown banked in a clutch 3-pointer in Game 1 of the East finals, forcing overtime en route to a Celtics win.

The Boston Celtics grabbed a 133-128 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night, moving to 1-0 to open the Eastern Conference finals. But this victory was far from easy for Boston.

The Celtics were down in the final moments of the fourth quarter as the Pacers offense continued to generate buckets. Down 3 points with one a few seconds remaining, All-Star Jaylen Brown forced a turnover with 8 seconds left in the game to earn Boston a possession down 3 points underneath the Pacers basket. The ensuing play saw Brown take and make a corner 3-pointer to tie the game and force overtime. From there the Celtics took care of business, securing a 133-128 win.

Check out the improbable shot from Brown courtesy of Bleacher Report’s YouTube page. 

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PHOTOS: Boston vs. Indiana – Celtics earn 133-128 Game 1 OT win

Let’s take a look at some of the best moments captured in images in the Celtics’ Game 1 of their East finals series vs. the Pacers.

The Boston Celtics squeaked past the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals with a 133-128 overtime victory. Boston entered the series as heavy favorites to win the series, and teams that win Game 1 of an NBA conference finals have gone on to win the series 77.4% of the time.

The Celtics and the Pacers were the top two offenses in the NBA this season, and Game 1 opened as a scoring clinic. Boston made it to the rim with ease, while Indiana benefitted from hot shooting. In the second half, however, Boston was able to take control of the game’s tempo, grinding things down with aggressive defense and an emphasis on attacking the rim, though the Pacers refused to relent. An Indiana run late saw the Celtics fall behind in the final moments of the game, but after Jaylen Brown was able to force overtime, Boston recaptured their defensive intensity and closed the door on the Pacers.

Let’s take a look at some of the best moments captured in images in the Celtics’ Game 1 of their East finals series vs. the Pacers.

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What will the Boston Celtics’ looming Eastern Conference finals series with the Indiana Pacers look like?

Will defense be the deciding factor between these two offensive juggernauts?

What will the Boston Celtics’ looming 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals series with the Indiana Pacers look like? What are the most important matchups in the series for each ball club? What sort of coverages will we likely see, and what sort of pace does each team prefer? Will defense be the deciding factor between these two offensive juggernauts?

How important are the respective injuries to Bennedict Mathurin and Kristaps Porzingis to the Pacers and the Celtics in this series? And what other things could impact this key series for Boston as they work to get back to the 2024 NBA Finals this summer?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” and “Talkin’ Cs” podcasts, Jack Simone, Sam LaFrance, and Bobby Krivitsky, did a deep dive on the series ahead for a recent episode. Check it out below!

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What should we be watching for in the Boston Celtics – Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference finals?

What else do we need to know?

What should we be watching for in the Boston Celtics – Indiana Pacers 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals? We know that the Pacers will be without the services of Bennedict Mathurin throughout the series with a torn labrum, and that star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least Games 1 and 2.

We know the Pacers play fast and don’t defend well, the Celtics play slower and defend about as well as it gets. Both teams can pour paints in from all over the court, and that Boston will still have more talent on the court. What else do we need to know? The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, broke it down for us on a recent episode.

Check it out for yourself in the clip embedded below.

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The Indiana Pacers should not be a problem for the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals

This does not mean that the Pacers will be a pushover for the Celtics, however.

The Indiana Pacers should not be a problem for the Boston Celtics in the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals. And while it is important to note that this does not mean that the Pacers will be a pushover for the Celtics (Boston played them to a tight 3-2 record in the league’s 2023-24 regular season when you include their results from the in-season tournament), it is to say that the Celtics should not need more than 6 games (maybe just 5) to win the series.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “The Big Three NBA” podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis, recently weighed in one why they believe Boston should make quick work of Indiana in the East finals.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear why they think this is the case.

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Three keys to victory for the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference finals series vs. the Indiana Pacers

What will it take to get the job done for the Celtics?

What do the Boston Celtics need to do to win their 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals series with the Indiana Pacers? As the Celtics prepare to take on the Pacers in the Easter finals, CLNS Media reporters Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon gave their keys to the series on a recent episode of the “Garden Report” podcast.

In it, we also hear from star Boston forward Jaylen Brown on how he handles managing the emotion of the crowd as a player on the court, the expectations on the team heading into this momentous series, and what it will take to get the job done for the Celtics on their mission to get back to the NBA finals.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

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Previewing the Boston Celtics – Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference finals

What can we expect from the Celtics – Pacers Eastern Conference finals?

What can we expect from the Boston Celtics – Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference finals? Celtics writer Dan “Greenie” Greenberg recently joined the hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, to preview the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference Finals.

How will the Celtics attack the Pacers, and for that matter, the inverse as well? Does Indy hold any advantage over Boston in this series? Plus, they get into reactions to the wild Minnesota Timberwolves – Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder – Dallas Mavericks Western Conference semifinals series endings.

Check it out for yourself to hear what they had to say in the clip embedded below!

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Are Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics ready to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals?

How much longer until KP returns?

Are Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics ready to face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals? CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon discussed Porzingis’s performance at a recent Celtics practice and previewed Boston’s upcoming Eastern Conference finals matchup on the “Garden Report” podcast airing from the Auerbach Center.

The duo also analyzed how Porzingis has integrated with the team since injuring his calf in the first round against the Miami Heat, and what to expect from him and the Celtics in the crucial series ahead.

To hear what they had to say about the star Boston big man and the Celtics preparedness for the East finals, take a look at the clip embedded below.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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