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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drinks from a gold bottle during the Celtics’ championship parade on Friday. The Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship title in Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. PHOTO BY LINDSAY SHACHNOW

Celtics win 18th NBA championship, Bostonians rejoice, reflect

Lauren Albano June 24, 2024
In celebration of the Celtics winning their illustrious 18th NBA Championship title, fans paraded and partied, all while reflecting on a successful season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Lamenting the fallen Western Conference teams

Luke Scotchie April 13, 2023
While some teams are gearing up for the 2023 NBA playoffs, there are others who are already out of contention.
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The Fast Break: First round NBA playoff predictions

Ethan Biddle April 13, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle makes his picks for the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
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The Fast Break: My 2022 All-Star ballot

Ethan Biddle January 26, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle unveils his picks for the 2022 NBA All-Star game.
The 2-3 Zone, featuring Jayson Tatum’s Rise

The 2-3 Zone, featuring Jayson Tatum’s Rise

Sean Golonka March 3, 2020

The “3” Jayson Tatum’s beard finally connected. And he’s been unstoppable ever since.  Photo evidence from a Boston Celtics game against the Phoenix Suns shows the Tatum’s beard finally...

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Coast to Coast: Just how sneaky are the Utah Jazz?

Dylan Woods April 9, 2019
There is one simple step to success in the NBA: score more points than the other team
In the Paint: The only thing Carmelo Anthony can do to salvage career

In the Paint: The only thing Carmelo Anthony can do to salvage career

Andrew Mason April 26, 2018
The first round series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz has taught us one thing: OKC’s “Big Three” of Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook and Paul George is about as useless as trying to predict this “spring” Boston weather.
In the Paint: NBA regular season awards

In the Paint: NBA regular season awards

Andrew Mason April 12, 2018
And while I’m bummed that I wasn’t able to go a full season without hearing the Kardashians’ name (thanks Tristan Thompson), let’s take a look back at the terrific regular season. Here are my picks for Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Moment of the Year and Most Valuable Player.
Eastbound and Down: Take celebrities out of the dunk contest judges’ panel

Eastbound and Down: Take celebrities out of the dunk contest judges’ panel

Aaron Halford February 22, 2018
But as the dunk contest has evolved throughout the years, so has the integration of pop culture within the event. And this past year’s dunk contest evidenced that the merge must cease.
Eastbound and Down: New-look Cavaliers are plenty to win the East

Eastbound and Down: New-look Cavaliers are plenty to win the East

Aaron Halford February 16, 2018

Amidst an illustrious career decorated with seven straight NBA Finals appearances, three titles, four NBA Most Valuable Player awards and three Finals MVP awards, there’s no doubt that LeBron James has...

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