Boston Celtics

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a foul shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Andrew Wiggins stepped up when the Golden State Warriors needed him

The Boston Celtics are being bullied and look scared to fight back

The Golden State Warriors just ended the Boston Celtics’ season

Jayson Tatum has been letting down the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Golden State Warriors won 107-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics’ inconsistency will cost them the NBA Finals

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors get even with Boston Celtics, tie NBA Finals at 2-2

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Draymond Green #23 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors sit on the bench during a timeout in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics fans roast Golden State Warriors for hypocritical sensitivity

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a dunk against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pool - Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports/2022 Getty Images)

Jaylen Brown led the charge in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 victory

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Marcus Smart #36 and Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics react to a play in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics weather Golden State Warriors storm, take 2-1 Finals lead

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors guards Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarterin Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors dominated, but the Boston Celtics are still alive

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at Chase Center on March 16, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum’s playmaking remains crucially inconsistent for the Celtics

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors explode, tie NBA Finals at one game apiece

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics speaks to his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need defense to have chance at NBA Finals victory

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics send massive warning, steal Game 1 of NBA Finals

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his teammatesafter being awarded the Eastern Conference Larry Bird MVP trophy after defeating the Miami Heat with a score of 100 to 96 in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s dominance led to Larry Bird ECF MVP

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 17: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics react during a game at TD Garden on December 17, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors favored, Boston Celtics challenging

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reacts from the bench against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Defense helped Boston Celtics take control of Eastern Conference Finals

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics gestures during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum reaches superstar status as Boston Celtics reach ECF

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 09: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on May 09, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Celtics defeated the Bucks 116 - 108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Al Horford’s two-way brilliance in the 2022 NBA Playoffs

May 9, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) shouts out after being fouled in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Al Horford just piggy-backed the Boston Celtics in Game 4

May 1, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second half during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

2 keys for the rest of the Boston Celtics-Milwaukee Bucks series

BOSTON, MA - MAY 01 Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Giannis Antetokounmpo and Grayson Allen #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 1, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Game 1 of Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics

Dec 13, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs must-follow storylines: Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Why Marcus Smart deserved to win Defensive Player of the Year

Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

3 keys for the Boston Celtics to win Game 2 vs. the Brooklyn Nets

Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to pass against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the first quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Jayson Tatum vs. Kevin Durant: A first-round matchup for the ages

Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the second half during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why Boston Celtics will take down Brooklyn Nets in first round

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 06 Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after hitting a three-point basket during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on March 6, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum must seize the moment against the Brooklyn Nets