Tag: 2024 East semis

Looking back at Boston’s Game 5 win vs. Cavaliers, Al Horford’s huge night

Thanks to Al Horford and some more heroics from Jayson Tatum, Boston is headed to the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals.

Thanks to veteran Boston Celtics big man Al Horford and some more heroics from star Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum, Boston is headed to the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals to face the winner of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks.

After punching their ticket to the East finals with a 113-89 Game 5 win over a banged up Cleveland Cavaliers ball club on this past (May 15) Wednesday night, Tatum said (via the Associated Press) “It just shows the character of the team, the organization. People might think it’s a given we’re supposed to be here.”

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely and John Zannis, took a closer look at the series clincher postgame. Check it out below!

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For the third straight season, the Boston Celtics are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals

They will face the winner of the New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference semifinals series.

For the third straight season, the Boston Celtics are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals. They will face the winner of the New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference semifinals series after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in their own East semis series.

“We had a great opportunity at home to handle this, and I knew it was going to take a lot more than handling it normally,” said veteran Boston big man Al Horford postgame via the Associated Press. “It’s special. It’s something that’s hard to do (…) This is another positive step of where we want to get to.”

The hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, sat down to talk it all over on their latest episode. Check it out 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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How are fans of the Boston Celtics feeling about a return to the Eastern Conference finals?

Are the Celtics ready for the next round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs?

How are fans of the Boston Celtics feeling about a return to the Eastern Conference finals? After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in their 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series, the Celtics await the winner of the New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers East semis series.

Are the Celtics ready for the next round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs? Do they need the Knicks – Pacers series to go to 7 games to give Boston a chance to rest and star Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis a chance to heal from his strained right soleus? And which of the two potential opponents in the next round might give Boston fits?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Still Poddable” podcast, Brian Robb, Sam Packard, and Jay King, dug into the mailbag to see how Celtics fans feel about everything from the Cavs to the next round of the playoffs. Check it out 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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Al Horford leads the Boston Celtics to a Game 5 win as Boston advances to the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals

Al Horford in particular stood out in the series-clinching win with 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks.

The Boston Celtics have advanced to the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals to play the winner of the New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference semifinals series after the Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in their own on Wednesday (May 16) night.

Veteran Boston big man Al Horford in particular stood out in the series-clinching win with 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks on a sizzling 8-of-15 shooting, including going a red-hot 6-of-13 from beyond the arc. The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at the victory for Boston and what it means for the Celtics’ postseason run moving forward.

Check it out 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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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have stepped up for the Boston Celtics

Especially in Games 3 and 4 of the second round series.

Star forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have stepped up for the Boston Celtics vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series so far, especially in Games 3 and 4 of the second round series.

And that is what they are supposed to do as the twin stars of a contending team with the best regular season record for the 2023-24 season. But given the past failures of the Celtics in other postseasons to secure winnable games in earlier rounds, this is a promising development for Boston’s hopes of finally hanging Banner 18 this summer. The hosts of the CLNS Media “The Big Three NBA” podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis recently looked back on how the Jays played in the Cavs series on a recent pod.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear their thoughts on Brown and Tatum’s play against Cleveland in the second round.

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Celtics Lab 259: Closing out the Cavs in the East semis and a look ahead to the East finals

Let’s talk about the Al Horford game, the Cavs series, and what comes next.

The Boston Celtics have defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 in Game 5 of their 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series to advance to the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals. It came via a massive game from veteran Boston big man Al Horford, and it also saw perhaps the best postseason play from star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum as well.

As an added bonus, the team will get a bit of rest while they wait to learn their opponent in the next round from the New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers series. How do we feel about the East semis victory? Do we have any lingering concerns for the next round? When do we think Kristaps Porzingis will return to the court? Who will Boston play, and who do we want them to play?

The hosts of the “Celtics Lab” podcast sat down after the win to talk about all of the above. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about the Al Horford game, the Cavs series, and what comes next.


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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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PHOTOS: Boston vs. Cleveland – Horford and Celtics clobber Cavs 113-98 in Game 5

Let’s take a look at some of the best moments captured in images in the Celtics’ Game 5 of their second round series vs. the Cavs.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 in Game 5 of the conference semifinals Wednesday night thanks to a strong defensive performance. Credit veteran big man Al Horford for powering his club to a gutsy win to clinch the series at home.

Cleveland played with purpose from the opening tip, refusing to relent even when Boston tightened up as the game went on. They forced 12 Celtics turnovers, and forced the issue around the rim. As the game progressed, however, Boston found new life on defense, which in turn resulted in a more energetic and purposeful approach on the offensive end as well. Cleveland teased a run late, but the Celtics closed the door. With the win, Boston advances to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time in eight seasons.

Let’s take a look at some of the best moments captured in images in the Celtics’ Game 5 of their second round series vs. the Cavs.

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Jaylen Brown on how a referee nearly impacted the outcome of Boston’s Game 4 win vs. Cavs

A ref collided with Brown in the game’s waning seconds as the Georgia native took (and made) a critical 3.

The Boston Celtics needed most of Game 4‘s full 48 minutes of game time to finish off a desperate Cleveland Cavaliers squad to take a commanding 3-1 lead vs. the Cavs in their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday (May 13) night. But star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown had no excuses for the slow start against a depleted foe.

“It took us a little while to get going, and stop ball watching and play some basketball,” said Brown postgame via the Associated Press. And while some fans will be only to happy to blame the referees in such scenarios, the Celtics held a considerable advantage in the game when it comes to foul calls 12 to the Cavs’ 17.

But one official — Tyler Ford — collided with Brown in the game’s waning seconds as the Georgia native took (and made) a critical 3.

“I thought he had an effect on the play,” said the Cal alum, hinting that the collision nearly affected the outcome of the game. “You’ve got to be more aware. But the shot went in, so it’s a non-story.”

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What does Game 4 tell us about the future of Boston’s East semis series vs. the Cavaliers?

Is this series destined to end in Boston? Or do the Cavs have one more win in them?

If we are being honest, the Cleveland Cavaliers never had much of a chance with both Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland out injured. The Boston Celtics needed a top-notch effort to beat the rest of the Cavs, though, which Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was sure to note postgame.

“They laid it all out there,” said the Cavs coach to the Associated Press after their loss, which puts them 3-1 in the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series headed back to Boston for Wednesday’s Game 4. “They gave us everything that they had. They competed at a high level.”

Is this series destined to end in Boston? Or do the Cavs have one more win in them? The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely and John Zannis, broke down the Game 4 win and what’s ahead on a recent episode of the pod.

Check it out above!

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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On the Boston Celtics Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

“There’s no better feeling than winning a playoff game on the road,” said Tatum postgame.

The Boston Celtics wrested a 3-1 series lead from the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 109-102 Game 4 win at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday (May 13) night, with star forward Jayson Tatum looking like he’s shaking off the funk that has plagued his early postseason play.

“There’s no better feeling than winning a playoff game on the road,” said the St. Louis native to the media (via Associated Press) postgame. “Tough environment and the crowd was great. Now, it’s time to go back to Boston and play well in front of our fans and give them something to cheer for.”

The hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, broke down what they saw in Game 4 and how they think Game 5 will go with the series shifting back to Boston. Check it out 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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