The Boston Celtics (47-22) play against the Houston Rockets (16-52) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Monday March 13, 2023
Boston Celtics 109, Houston Rockets 111 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
“You think it’s just going to automatically happen, and that’s not the NBA and it’s not basketball. And we didn’t have a sense of urgency, so we weren’t rewarded tonight.”
The Celtics had some margin for error, but they misjudged its size.
bostonglobe.com/2023/03/13/spo… – 12:49 AM
“You think it’s just going to automatically happen, and that’s not the NBA and it’s not basketball. And we didn’t have a sense of urgency, so we weren’t rewarded tonight.”
The Celtics had some margin for error, but they misjudged its size.
bostonglobe.com/2023/03/13/spo… – 12:49 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Ginormous road trip for #Warriors ahead: LAC, ATL, MEM, HOU, DAL
GS on road: -7.1 net rating, only tank squad is behind them (Rockets, Spurs, DET), CHA better
28th in defense. UTA/DET better
16th in offense – Raptors level
26th in rebounding
29th in TOV%
5th in shooting – 12:46 AM
Ginormous road trip for #Warriors ahead: LAC, ATL, MEM, HOU, DAL
GS on road: -7.1 net rating, only tank squad is behind them (Rockets, Spurs, DET), CHA better
28th in defense. UTA/DET better
16th in offense – Raptors level
26th in rebounding
29th in TOV%
5th in shooting – 12:46 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors handle the Bucks and Suns to complete mini 2-0 homestand. They now have the second best home record in the NBA: 29-7. But…the road awaits. Five-game trip: at Clippers, Hawks, Grizzlies, Rockets, Mavericks. They’re tied in fifth with the Clippers at 36-33. – 12:38 AM
Warriors handle the Bucks and Suns to complete mini 2-0 homestand. They now have the second best home record in the NBA: 29-7. But…the road awaits. Five-game trip: at Clippers, Hawks, Grizzlies, Rockets, Mavericks. They’re tied in fifth with the Clippers at 36-33. – 12:38 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Rockets 111, Celtics 109 – Celtics mess around too much & can’t catch Rockets at the end bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/03/14/bsj… – 12:38 AM
BSJ Game Report: Rockets 111, Celtics 109 – Celtics mess around too much & can’t catch Rockets at the end bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/03/14/bsj… – 12:38 AM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
The @Milwaukee Bucks are 3 up in the loss column on both the Celtics and 76ers now with 14 games remaining – 12:25 AM
The @Milwaukee Bucks are 3 up in the loss column on both the Celtics and 76ers now with 14 games remaining – 12:25 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
New for @gallerysports: Jabari Smith plays another great game, surviving Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and playing small without Alperen Sengun. There takeaways from an upset win over the Celtics: gallerysports.com/taking-down-th… – 12:24 AM
New for @gallerysports: Jabari Smith plays another great game, surviving Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and playing small without Alperen Sengun. There takeaways from an upset win over the Celtics: gallerysports.com/taking-down-th… – 12:24 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
A bad night for the Celtics.
Milwaukee keeps the beam dark in Sacramento. Their lead again is 2 1/2 games.
The Bucks magic number for the #1 seed is 11 now with 14 games left.
Pretty clear to get it back, the Celtics will at the very least have to win in Milwaukee March 30. – 12:22 AM
A bad night for the Celtics.
Milwaukee keeps the beam dark in Sacramento. Their lead again is 2 1/2 games.
The Bucks magic number for the #1 seed is 11 now with 14 games left.
Pretty clear to get it back, the Celtics will at the very least have to win in Milwaukee March 30. – 12:22 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets 111, Celtics 109: Houston holds on for upset win ift.tt/6BZqmFr – 12:18 AM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets 111, Celtics 109: Houston holds on for upset win ift.tt/6BZqmFr – 12:18 AM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Jaylen Brown took over during the fourth quarter but we weren’t able to send the game to OT. pic.twitter.com/jAbaoZqeCR – 12:08 AM
Jaylen Brown took over during the fourth quarter but we weren’t able to send the game to OT. pic.twitter.com/jAbaoZqeCR – 12:08 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. is the first teenager in NBA history to get three-consecutive 20-10 games. After making his first five 3-pointers, he finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds to become the youngest player ever to score at least 20 points with at least 10 rebounds and five 3s. – 12:06 AM
Jabari Smith Jr. is the first teenager in NBA history to get three-consecutive 20-10 games. After making his first five 3-pointers, he finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds to become the youngest player ever to score at least 20 points with at least 10 rebounds and five 3s. – 12:06 AM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Houston is 3-0 at home vs. the top three teams in the Eastern Conference standings (Milwaukee, Boston and Philadelphia).
The #Rockets improve to 3-4 in games decided by three or fewer points this season. – 11:58 PM
Houston is 3-0 at home vs. the top three teams in the Eastern Conference standings (Milwaukee, Boston and Philadelphia).
The #Rockets improve to 3-4 in games decided by three or fewer points this season. – 11:58 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
The 19-year-old Jabari Smith Jr. is the youngest player to have record at least 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games. #Rockets – 11:57 PM
The 19-year-old Jabari Smith Jr. is the youngest player to have record at least 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games. #Rockets – 11:57 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
What should identity of this Celtics team be?
Jaylen Brown: “We definitely need to improve, defensively. I think that, last year, we had a great rhythm at this point, defensively … That has to catch up. That needs to be there every single night and it’s not there right now.” – 11:41 PM
What should identity of this Celtics team be?
Jaylen Brown: “We definitely need to improve, defensively. I think that, last year, we had a great rhythm at this point, defensively … That has to catch up. That needs to be there every single night and it’s not there right now.” – 11:41 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green on Jabari Smith Jr: “He’s going crazy right now. He’s in that mode. I’m happy for him cause we know the real Jabari and he’s showing it right now to everybody, everyone who doubted him, the haters, everyone, he’s showing it right now.” – 11:26 PM
Jalen Green on Jabari Smith Jr: “He’s going crazy right now. He’s in that mode. I’m happy for him cause we know the real Jabari and he’s showing it right now to everybody, everyone who doubted him, the haters, everyone, he’s showing it right now.” – 11:26 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Celtics are 2-4 in their last six games following their loss to the Rockets 👀 pic.twitter.com/nEYnMYSt3D – 11:23 PM
Celtics are 2-4 in their last six games following their loss to the Rockets 👀 pic.twitter.com/nEYnMYSt3D – 11:23 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum: “We kind of played with the game and tried to win at the end instead of playing how we’re supposed to play the entire game.” – 11:22 PM
Tatum: “We kind of played with the game and tried to win at the end instead of playing how we’re supposed to play the entire game.” – 11:22 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jayson Tatum takes blame for Celtics inconsistent energy vs Rockets.
“I take the blame for that. I didn’t necessarily start the best and I feel like that kind of spread throughout the team. And so I have to be better starting the game, just from an energy level.” – 11:21 PM
Jayson Tatum takes blame for Celtics inconsistent energy vs Rockets.
“I take the blame for that. I didn’t necessarily start the best and I feel like that kind of spread throughout the team. And so I have to be better starting the game, just from an energy level.” – 11:21 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
The rook has been on fire lately!
🔥 24 PTS
🔥 12 REB
🔥 5-6 3PT
@CreditKarma l #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/PoUesIo7MZ – 11:21 PM
The rook has been on fire lately!
🔥 24 PTS
🔥 12 REB
🔥 5-6 3PT
@CreditKarma l #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/PoUesIo7MZ – 11:21 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Marcus Smart on the rebounding issues: “We just got to stop slapping the ball. We’re trying to smack the ball and and get it to somebody else instead of just grabbing it.” – 11:09 PM
Marcus Smart on the rebounding issues: “We just got to stop slapping the ball. We’re trying to smack the ball and and get it to somebody else instead of just grabbing it.” – 11:09 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Mazzulla on Celtics going 12 for 42 on threes on a night they had lots of success getting to the rim.
“The threes, people like to talk about those. Free throws, offensive rebounds, second-chance points and turnovers. That’s the game. That’s everything.” – 11:02 PM
Mazzulla on Celtics going 12 for 42 on threes on a night they had lots of success getting to the rim.
“The threes, people like to talk about those. Free throws, offensive rebounds, second-chance points and turnovers. That’s the game. That’s everything.” – 11:02 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Marcus Smart not overly concerned with Boston’s inconsistencies. “I’d rather it happen now than when we get into the playoffs … Last year it flipped around this time, we started to catch the rhythm … So we started early; hopefully we can catch our rhythm late (this time).” – 10:53 PM
Marcus Smart not overly concerned with Boston’s inconsistencies. “I’d rather it happen now than when we get into the playoffs … Last year it flipped around this time, we started to catch the rhythm … So we started early; hopefully we can catch our rhythm late (this time).” – 10:53 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
winning and it feels so good 😁 pic.twitter.com/HL7mTStrug – 10:49 PM
winning and it feels so good 😁 pic.twitter.com/HL7mTStrug – 10:49 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @SportsBizClass Alumni Blog featuring @eliasjeldridge Scouting Houston Forward Jarace Walker (part of our 2023 NBA draft prospect series)
sportsbusinessclassroom.com/scouting-houst… – 10:47 PM
Latest @SportsBizClass Alumni Blog featuring @eliasjeldridge Scouting Houston Forward Jarace Walker (part of our 2023 NBA draft prospect series)
sportsbusinessclassroom.com/scouting-houst… – 10:47 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Rockets Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens and @FanDuel twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:43 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Rockets Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens and @FanDuel twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Rockets Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens and @FanDuel twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:43 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Rockets Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens and @FanDuel twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:43 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Celtics just lost to the Rockets and are now tied with the Sixers in the loss column.
Who takes the No. 2 seed out East? pic.twitter.com/ppsY2E5Occ – 10:43 PM
The Celtics just lost to the Rockets and are now tied with the Sixers in the loss column.
Who takes the No. 2 seed out East? pic.twitter.com/ppsY2E5Occ – 10:43 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
And remember, Pistons and Rockets have to play each other at the end of March! – 10:43 PM
And remember, Pistons and Rockets have to play each other at the end of March! – 10:43 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Four takeaways as the Celtics suffer an ugly loss to the Rockets on Monday night despite 43 points from Jaylen Brown masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:43 PM
Four takeaways as the Celtics suffer an ugly loss to the Rockets on Monday night despite 43 points from Jaylen Brown masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:43 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
I don’t know if you guys know this but my wife is a Rockets fan pic.twitter.com/UjI0HqGXOa – 10:36 PM
I don’t know if you guys know this but my wife is a Rockets fan pic.twitter.com/UjI0HqGXOa – 10:36 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Not going to Jaylen Brown here is whacky pic.twitter.com/07amcpKd7N – 10:36 PM
Not going to Jaylen Brown here is whacky pic.twitter.com/07amcpKd7N – 10:36 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tatum always goes finger roll on those kinds of layups. Strange choice to go with the float shot on that instead, sending it way past the rim. – 10:35 PM
Tatum always goes finger roll on those kinds of layups. Strange choice to go with the float shot on that instead, sending it way past the rim. – 10:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Tatum misses a layup at the buzzer. Rockets survive. Eason came over with the help pic.twitter.com/EO416t5iyt – 10:35 PM
Tatum misses a layup at the buzzer. Rockets survive. Eason came over with the help pic.twitter.com/EO416t5iyt – 10:35 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Even if you’re a Spurs fan you gotta respect what the Rockets did tonight.
Competed all night and found a way to beat a title contender.
This may be unpopular but I hope it boosts the confidence of this young team and they win a few more. – 10:34 PM
Even if you’re a Spurs fan you gotta respect what the Rockets did tonight.
Competed all night and found a way to beat a title contender.
This may be unpopular but I hope it boosts the confidence of this young team and they win a few more. – 10:34 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The #Rockets stun the Boston Celtics!
The Good: Jabari Smith hit 9-11 shots for 24 points and 12 boards, continuing his breakout.
The Bad: Jalen Green had a brutal shooting night, going 8-29 FG.
We’re discussing the game now on @RocketsWatch … playback.tv/rocketswatch – 10:34 PM
The #Rockets stun the Boston Celtics!
The Good: Jabari Smith hit 9-11 shots for 24 points and 12 boards, continuing his breakout.
The Bad: Jalen Green had a brutal shooting night, going 8-29 FG.
We’re discussing the game now on @RocketsWatch … playback.tv/rocketswatch – 10:34 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
From @Chris Mannix: Celtics Must Fix Things Soon If They Want to Truly Contend trib.al/0Ej57u0 – 10:33 PM
From @Chris Mannix: Celtics Must Fix Things Soon If They Want to Truly Contend trib.al/0Ej57u0 – 10:33 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Pistons destroy Pacers, Rockets hold on to beat Celtics as the Spurs have the day off. The race for a guaranteed top 5 pick gains a little more steam. – 10:33 PM
Pistons destroy Pacers, Rockets hold on to beat Celtics as the Spurs have the day off. The race for a guaranteed top 5 pick gains a little more steam. – 10:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Celtics just lost to the Rockets. Tatum blew a wide open game-tying layup at the buzzer.
Nuggets fans, it’s going to be okay. – 10:32 PM
The Celtics just lost to the Rockets. Tatum blew a wide open game-tying layup at the buzzer.
Nuggets fans, it’s going to be okay. – 10:32 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting off the week with a dub!
#LightTheFuse pic.twitter.com/w7BTERteq6 – 10:32 PM
Starting off the week with a dub!
#LightTheFuse pic.twitter.com/w7BTERteq6 – 10:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Celtics lose at the buzzer in Houston, and (for now) fall 3 back of Milwaukee in the loss column and into a tie with Philly in the loss column atop the East standings.
That one will be remembered if Boston winds up a game short of first or second in the East at season’s end. – 10:32 PM
Celtics lose at the buzzer in Houston, and (for now) fall 3 back of Milwaukee in the loss column and into a tie with Philly in the loss column atop the East standings.
That one will be remembered if Boston winds up a game short of first or second in the East at season’s end. – 10:32 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
PISTONS WIN AND THE ROCKETS BEAT THE CELTICS pic.twitter.com/j11dMhf6Xj – 10:31 PM
PISTONS WIN AND THE ROCKETS BEAT THE CELTICS pic.twitter.com/j11dMhf6Xj – 10:31 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Terrible loss for the #Celtics, who now have to worry about fighting off the #76ers for the No. 2 seed. – 10:31 PM
Terrible loss for the #Celtics, who now have to worry about fighting off the #76ers for the No. 2 seed. – 10:31 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
The Celtics just lost to the Rockets.
Never, and I mean NEVER, underestimate the power of The Curse of @Chris Broussard! – 10:31 PM
The Celtics just lost to the Rockets.
Never, and I mean NEVER, underestimate the power of The Curse of @Chris Broussard! – 10:31 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Jayson Tatum just missed a game-tying layup at the buzzer.
The Celtics just lost to the Houston Rockets, tying the Sixers in the loss column.
Philly now just 2 games back of the 2-seed, with a chance to still move up another half game tonight if Milwaukee loses to Sacramento. – 10:31 PM
Jayson Tatum just missed a game-tying layup at the buzzer.
The Celtics just lost to the Houston Rockets, tying the Sixers in the loss column.
Philly now just 2 games back of the 2-seed, with a chance to still move up another half game tonight if Milwaukee loses to Sacramento. – 10:31 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
The 2023 Celtics situation is more dire than people seem to realize. – 10:31 PM
The 2023 Celtics situation is more dire than people seem to realize. – 10:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum misses a point blank layup and Houston stuns Boston 111-109. – 10:31 PM
Tatum misses a point blank layup and Houston stuns Boston 111-109. – 10:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jabari Smith Jr tonight:
24 PTS
12 REB
9-11 FG
5-6 3P
The most 20/10 games by a Rockets rookie since Yao Ming. pic.twitter.com/ujEZlF60td – 10:31 PM
Jabari Smith Jr tonight:
24 PTS
12 REB
9-11 FG
5-6 3P
The most 20/10 games by a Rockets rookie since Yao Ming. pic.twitter.com/ujEZlF60td – 10:31 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tatum no good on a drive at the buzzer.
Rockets 111, Celtics 109. – 10:31 PM
Tatum no good on a drive at the buzzer.
Rockets 111, Celtics 109. – 10:31 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
The Celtics are down by 2 with 7.8 seconds left. They’ve gotten layups on a million drives and missed a million 3-pointers. Let’s see what happens. – 10:29 PM
The Celtics are down by 2 with 7.8 seconds left. They’ve gotten layups on a million drives and missed a million 3-pointers. Let’s see what happens. – 10:29 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Smith missed the first and Horford made sure to put the ball right back in the official’s hands. – 10:29 PM
Smith missed the first and Horford made sure to put the ball right back in the official’s hands. – 10:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Brown with an instant layup. Rockets use their last time out up one, 8.7 seconds left. – 10:26 PM
Brown with an instant layup. Rockets use their last time out up one, 8.7 seconds left. – 10:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Always seems like a bit of a crap shoot whether or not they give opposing team possession before throwing it out of bounds when the shot clock is low. Backfired on Tatum there in huge spot. – 10:25 PM
Always seems like a bit of a crap shoot whether or not they give opposing team possession before throwing it out of bounds when the shot clock is low. Backfired on Tatum there in huge spot. – 10:25 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen makes both at the line!
Rockets up by 3, 10 seconds to go! – 10:24 PM
Jalen makes both at the line!
Rockets up by 3, 10 seconds to go! – 10:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green is 8 of 9 from the line. Has two free throws with the Rockets up one with 10 seconds left. – 10:23 PM
Jalen Green is 8 of 9 from the line. Has two free throws with the Rockets up one with 10 seconds left. – 10:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Oh man. #celtics got fortunate #Rockets brought that out I thought and almost got a free go-ahead look on a turnover. Goes right back to HOU. – 10:23 PM
Oh man. #celtics got fortunate #Rockets brought that out I thought and almost got a free go-ahead look on a turnover. Goes right back to HOU. – 10:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Next six games for the Jazz: Celtics, Kings, Blazers, Bucks, kings, Suns – 10:22 PM
Next six games for the Jazz: Celtics, Kings, Blazers, Bucks, kings, Suns – 10:22 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Celtics took 9 free throws in the game’s first 3 quarters, but they’re now at 12 in the fourth quarter after Tate fouls Brown on a 3 – 10:20 PM
Celtics took 9 free throws in the game’s first 3 quarters, but they’re now at 12 in the fourth quarter after Tate fouls Brown on a 3 – 10:20 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Celtics get within 2 after a Malcolm Brogdon three-point play and Ben Taylor calls a loose ball foul on Tate during the made free throw, which would send Marcus Smart to the line. Silas challenges and a “Let’s Go Celtics” chant has broken out inside the building – 10:17 PM
Celtics get within 2 after a Malcolm Brogdon three-point play and Ben Taylor calls a loose ball foul on Tate during the made free throw, which would send Marcus Smart to the line. Silas challenges and a “Let’s Go Celtics” chant has broken out inside the building – 10:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Marcus Smart pulls a Marcus Smart of a play as Brogdon completed the three-point play. Silas’ turn to challenge. – 10:17 PM
Marcus Smart pulls a Marcus Smart of a play as Brogdon completed the three-point play. Silas’ turn to challenge. – 10:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Celtics challenging a foul called on Brogdon. Would send Smith to the line for the first time tonight, Rockets up seven, 2:24 left. – 10:12 PM
Celtics challenging a foul called on Brogdon. Would send Smith to the line for the first time tonight, Rockets up seven, 2:24 left. – 10:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets trainer Jason Biles working on, testing KPJ in front of the Rockets bench. – 10:08 PM
Rockets trainer Jason Biles working on, testing KPJ in front of the Rockets bench. – 10:08 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The Celtics losing… but Harden seeing the Rockets young core play well pic.twitter.com/yI3vfintRT – 10:04 PM
The Celtics losing… but Harden seeing the Rockets young core play well pic.twitter.com/yI3vfintRT – 10:04 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter Jr took a fall and he’s hobbling on his right leg. Looked like he was trying to stretch out his calf – 10:04 PM
Kevin Porter Jr took a fall and he’s hobbling on his right leg. Looked like he was trying to stretch out his calf – 10:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kevin Porter Jr. scored on a drive but is limping badly. Looked like he was hit knee-to-knee. Eason and Green help him to the bench. – 10:04 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. scored on a drive but is limping badly. Looked like he was hit knee-to-knee. Eason and Green help him to the bench. – 10:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Meanwhile, 52 points in the paint for Houston. pic.twitter.com/ruyJbzEmrk – 10:04 PM
Meanwhile, 52 points in the paint for Houston. pic.twitter.com/ruyJbzEmrk – 10:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green has struggled offensively in the second half, but scored inside and drew a charge on Marcus Smart, Smart’s fifth. – 10:04 PM
Jalen Green has struggled offensively in the second half, but scored inside and drew a charge on Marcus Smart, Smart’s fifth. – 10:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics shooting 29% from 3, which is about to become the 26th game over their last 43 (back to the 21-5 start) where they’ve shot below 36% (the league average) from three.
If they lose, they’ll fall to 9-17 in those games. – 10:03 PM
#Celtics shooting 29% from 3, which is about to become the 26th game over their last 43 (back to the 21-5 start) where they’ve shot below 36% (the league average) from three.
If they lose, they’ll fall to 9-17 in those games. – 10:03 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
“The Us is loose” 😂
@Usman Garuba with back-to-back triples! pic.twitter.com/lgVLe8A1v1 – 10:03 PM
“The Us is loose” 😂
@Usman Garuba with back-to-back triples! pic.twitter.com/lgVLe8A1v1 – 10:03 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
The team Atlanta gave up 134 points to on Saturday currently has 93 points against the mighty Rockets. – 10:02 PM
The team Atlanta gave up 134 points to on Saturday currently has 93 points against the mighty Rockets. – 10:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics are losing by nine with five minutes to go in Houston. Safe to say this would be quite a terrible loss – one that would again move Milwaukee 3 games up in the loss column, and Philly into a tie with Boston in the loss column for 2nd in the East. – 10:01 PM
The Celtics are losing by nine with five minutes to go in Houston. Safe to say this would be quite a terrible loss – one that would again move Milwaukee 3 games up in the loss column, and Philly into a tie with Boston in the loss column for 2nd in the East. – 10:01 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Heat 119, Jazz 115. Utah comes up short late, and winds up 2-4 on the road trip. Now 33-36 on the season. No games the next four nights. Boston visits on Saturday. Markkanen 38p/8r, Fontecchio 23p/5r, THT 9p/6r/8a. Butler 24p/8r/4a/13-15 FTs for Miami. – 9:58 PM
FINAL: Heat 119, Jazz 115. Utah comes up short late, and winds up 2-4 on the road trip. Now 33-36 on the season. No games the next four nights. Boston visits on Saturday. Markkanen 38p/8r, Fontecchio 23p/5r, THT 9p/6r/8a. Butler 24p/8r/4a/13-15 FTs for Miami. – 9:58 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall to Miami 119-115 in a hard fought game throughout. The Jazz fall to 33-36 overall. They go 2-4 on the road trip. They fall out of the play in. Now they get five days off. Celtics at home on Saturday night – 9:58 PM
The Jazz fall to Miami 119-115 in a hard fought game throughout. The Jazz fall to 33-36 overall. They go 2-4 on the road trip. They fall out of the play in. Now they get five days off. Celtics at home on Saturday night – 9:58 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
spinning & scoring 🌪️
@KJ Martin pic.twitter.com/wn59rXLovF – 9:56 PM
spinning & scoring 🌪️
@KJ Martin pic.twitter.com/wn59rXLovF – 9:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Usman Garuba is automatic from the corners. Whodathunkit? – 9:55 PM
Usman Garuba is automatic from the corners. Whodathunkit? – 9:55 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Looked like Ben Sullivan just walked over to Tatum and asked if he was ready, and Tatum, who’s at 34 minutes, held up an index finger as if to say ‘One more minute.’ – 9:54 PM
Looked like Ben Sullivan just walked over to Tatum and asked if he was ready, and Tatum, who’s at 34 minutes, held up an index finger as if to say ‘One more minute.’ – 9:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brogdon makes a big play in isolation defense, which has challenged him all year. 89-87 HOU. – 9:52 PM
Brogdon makes a big play in isolation defense, which has challenged him all year. 89-87 HOU. – 9:52 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Waiting for the Celtics to cut it out and win the game pic.twitter.com/opN4nsBEK6 – 9:51 PM
Waiting for the Celtics to cut it out and win the game pic.twitter.com/opN4nsBEK6 – 9:51 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown doing whatever he can to keep Celtics offense afloat all night. – 9:51 PM
Jaylen Brown doing whatever he can to keep Celtics offense afloat all night. – 9:51 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 3️⃣
Rockets: 85
Celtics: 80
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/2HFwkoSUEJ – 9:49 PM
End of 3️⃣
Rockets: 85
Celtics: 80
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/2HFwkoSUEJ – 9:49 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 85, Celtics 80 after 3. Tatum with 13 of his 22 in third. Celtics going to the rim on most possessions. Smith with 23, his third consecutive 20-point double-double. Had one all season. Rockets just 3 TOs since 1st quarter, have outscored Boston, 18-12 off turnovers. – 9:47 PM
Rockets 85, Celtics 80 after 3. Tatum with 13 of his 22 in third. Celtics going to the rim on most possessions. Smith with 23, his third consecutive 20-point double-double. Had one all season. Rockets just 3 TOs since 1st quarter, have outscored Boston, 18-12 off turnovers. – 9:47 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Jabari Smith Jr. has been looking so much better over the last few games – 9:45 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. has been looking so much better over the last few games – 9:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
3Q shot profile, but #Rockets moved to shut down the paint on the last two possessions and Smart, White will both enter the 4th with 4 fouls pic.twitter.com/z6hCSS1Hqq – 9:45 PM
3Q shot profile, but #Rockets moved to shut down the paint on the last two possessions and Smart, White will both enter the 4th with 4 fouls pic.twitter.com/z6hCSS1Hqq – 9:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Good move going to Kornet to find some rim protection. Lead down to 3 as the #Celtics search for the basket more often themselves. – 9:42 PM
Good move going to Kornet to find some rim protection. Lead down to 3 as the #Celtics search for the basket more often themselves. – 9:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green taking on crowds inside, has a three missed shot possession. Needs to drive and kick to loosen things up. – 9:41 PM
Jalen Green taking on crowds inside, has a three missed shot possession. Needs to drive and kick to loosen things up. – 9:41 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
This is about as animated as I’ve seen Brogdon all year. Trying to rev his guys up. – 9:41 PM
This is about as animated as I’ve seen Brogdon all year. Trying to rev his guys up. – 9:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The #Celtics have urged Tatum to launch pull up 3s to challenge defenses. Worked vs. Portland, Atlanta, but he’s 1/9 tonight and 29.4% 3PT on those shots this season. I haven’t been able to figure out the issue there all year. – 9:39 PM
The #Celtics have urged Tatum to launch pull up 3s to challenge defenses. Worked vs. Portland, Atlanta, but he’s 1/9 tonight and 29.4% 3PT on those shots this season. I haven’t been able to figure out the issue there all year. – 9:39 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum’s realizing he can mostly cook these guys and get to the rim whenever he pleases. – 9:37 PM
Tatum’s realizing he can mostly cook these guys and get to the rim whenever he pleases. – 9:37 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
dance on ’em Scoot 🕺
@Kevin Porter pic.twitter.com/43kCPVr1MR – 9:36 PM
dance on ’em Scoot 🕺
@Kevin Porter pic.twitter.com/43kCPVr1MR – 9:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jayson Tatum has apparently arrived. Finishes consecutive drives, cuts Rockets lead to nine. Silas time out. – 9:32 PM
Jayson Tatum has apparently arrived. Finishes consecutive drives, cuts Rockets lead to nine. Silas time out. – 9:32 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
The Celtics aren’t even trying hard against the worst team in basketball. This never would have happened if Marcus Smart was still alive. – 9:31 PM
The Celtics aren’t even trying hard against the worst team in basketball. This never would have happened if Marcus Smart was still alive. – 9:31 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
They just announced that a Celtics assistant coach picked up a technical foul.
They didn’t say who, but a Damon Stoudamire parting gift? Official box says it was on Mazzulla. – 9:28 PM
They just announced that a Celtics assistant coach picked up a technical foul.
They didn’t say who, but a Damon Stoudamire parting gift? Official box says it was on Mazzulla. – 9:28 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
An 18-8 Houston run spanning halftime and the Rockets finally have the double-digit lead, 68-58, early 3rd.
The Celtics this year are 8-17 when trailing by 10 or more…39-4 when staying within 9.
Jaylen Brown 24 on 10-15 shooting, the rest of the Celtics are 12-35 (34%) – 9:26 PM
An 18-8 Houston run spanning halftime and the Rockets finally have the double-digit lead, 68-58, early 3rd.
The Celtics this year are 8-17 when trailing by 10 or more…39-4 when staying within 9.
Jaylen Brown 24 on 10-15 shooting, the rest of the Celtics are 12-35 (34%) – 9:26 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics start 6-0 & look good while Rockets were airballing everything. Then they stop rebounding & Houston gets confidence. Now they’re at the “everyone trying to do it all themselves” phase – 9:26 PM
Celtics start 6-0 & look good while Rockets were airballing everything. Then they stop rebounding & Houston gets confidence. Now they’re at the “everyone trying to do it all themselves” phase – 9:26 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Kenyon Martin Jr. roars down the lane for an uncontested dunk with three Celtics in the vicinity.
The three Celtics look around like, ‘What happened there?’
Joe Mazzulla calls timeout.
68-58 Houston. – 9:25 PM
Kenyon Martin Jr. roars down the lane for an uncontested dunk with three Celtics in the vicinity.
The three Celtics look around like, ‘What happened there?’
Joe Mazzulla calls timeout.
68-58 Houston. – 9:25 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open a 10-point lead, their largest of the game, as K.J. Martin cuts to take a KPJ pass to a slam. Celtics time out. – 9:24 PM
Rockets open a 10-point lead, their largest of the game, as K.J. Martin cuts to take a KPJ pass to a slam. Celtics time out. – 9:24 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
that. almost. happened. 😳
@KJ Martin pic.twitter.com/1g0j2ATlJ3 – 9:20 PM
that. almost. happened. 😳
@KJ Martin pic.twitter.com/1g0j2ATlJ3 – 9:20 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics allow 127.1 points per 100 possessions to Rockets in first half. Pretty dismal showing across the board defensively. – 9:10 PM
Celtics allow 127.1 points per 100 possessions to Rockets in first half. Pretty dismal showing across the board defensively. – 9:10 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
16 Rockets points off 8 C’s turnovers. 13 2nd chance points to Boston’s 6. 13 free throws to Boston’s 5. C’s can clean these things up and take this game back if they want – 9:10 PM
16 Rockets points off 8 C’s turnovers. 13 2nd chance points to Boston’s 6. 13 free throws to Boston’s 5. C’s can clean these things up and take this game back if they want – 9:10 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Probably one of the most fun halfs of basketball for the Rockets all year.
Jabari Smith:
17 points
5 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
6-7 from the field
5-5 from 3PT range
+4 in 17 minutes – 9:08 PM
Probably one of the most fun halfs of basketball for the Rockets all year.
Jabari Smith:
17 points
5 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
6-7 from the field
5-5 from 3PT range
+4 in 17 minutes – 9:08 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jabari Smith Jr has scored in double-figures six straight games for the first time since the first six games of the season. His five-three pointers match a season-high – 9:07 PM
Jabari Smith Jr has scored in double-figures six straight games for the first time since the first six games of the season. His five-three pointers match a season-high – 9:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 62, Celtics 55 at half. Jabari Smith Jr. continues to roll. He has 17 on 6 of 7 shooting, 5 of 5 from deep. Jalen Green also with 17. Brown with 21. – 9:06 PM
Rockets 62, Celtics 55 at half. Jabari Smith Jr. continues to roll. He has 17 on 6 of 7 shooting, 5 of 5 from deep. Jalen Green also with 17. Brown with 21. – 9:06 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jabari Smith Jr is 5-5 from three in the first half for 17 points! – 9:06 PM
Jabari Smith Jr is 5-5 from three in the first half for 17 points! – 9:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets doing their usual good thing well and their typically bad thing better. They have 13 second-chance points in the first half. But just five turnovers, one in the second quarter. – 9:05 PM
Rockets doing their usual good thing well and their typically bad thing better. They have 13 second-chance points in the first half. But just five turnovers, one in the second quarter. – 9:05 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jabari Smith Jr is 5-of-5 from 3. He’s like a better version of Steph Curry right now – 9:05 PM
Jabari Smith Jr is 5-of-5 from 3. He’s like a better version of Steph Curry right now – 9:05 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jabari Smith Jr is holding his left arm and flexing his left hand. He’s got 14 points on 6 shot attempts tonight – 9:03 PM
Jabari Smith Jr is holding his left arm and flexing his left hand. He’s got 14 points on 6 shot attempts tonight – 9:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum-Brown-Hauser-Grant-Horford reminds me of 2021 a little. – 8:59 PM
Tatum-Brown-Hauser-Grant-Horford reminds me of 2021 a little. – 8:59 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
There’s a little kid that was SCREAMING for Jayson Tatum for much of the first quarter. Tatum eventually waved, and everyone applauded bc the kid would finally stop screaming.
Now, the kid has shifted his focus to Blake Griffin lol. – 8:56 PM
There’s a little kid that was SCREAMING for Jayson Tatum for much of the first quarter. Tatum eventually waved, and everyone applauded bc the kid would finally stop screaming.
Now, the kid has shifted his focus to Blake Griffin lol. – 8:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jaylen Brown is as hot as Jayson Tatum is cold. Brown with 19 4 1/2 minutes from halftime. Tatum is 1 of 10 with a couple turnovers. – 8:54 PM
Jaylen Brown is as hot as Jayson Tatum is cold. Brown with 19 4 1/2 minutes from halftime. Tatum is 1 of 10 with a couple turnovers. – 8:54 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
tough finish by @Jae’Sean Tate 💪 pic.twitter.com/PIY9p8MZBE – 8:50 PM
tough finish by @Jae’Sean Tate 💪 pic.twitter.com/PIY9p8MZBE – 8:50 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Rooting for the Rockets to beat the Celtics for draft lottery purposes pic.twitter.com/FqZQKY9eLO – 8:50 PM
Rooting for the Rockets to beat the Celtics for draft lottery purposes pic.twitter.com/FqZQKY9eLO – 8:50 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Marcus Smart gives his five best defensive players in the league that doesn’t include him (hint: he does include Bam) sports.yahoo.com/marcus-smart-g… – 8:46 PM
New for @YahooSports: Marcus Smart gives his five best defensive players in the league that doesn’t include him (hint: he does include Bam) sports.yahoo.com/marcus-smart-g… – 8:46 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Rough start for Tatum. Now 1 for 7 with 2 turnovers, and that wide-open missed dunk. – 8:43 PM
Rough start for Tatum. Now 1 for 7 with 2 turnovers, and that wide-open missed dunk. – 8:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tatum misses an uncontested jam. The Celtics fans revved up to roar. Still buzzing. – 8:42 PM
Tatum misses an uncontested jam. The Celtics fans revved up to roar. Still buzzing. – 8:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Celtics really packing the paint. Rockets scoring inside enough, are on an 11-3 run, but will likely need to hit some 3s. They are 4 of 14 from deep. – 8:41 PM
Celtics really packing the paint. Rockets scoring inside enough, are on an 11-3 run, but will likely need to hit some 3s. They are 4 of 14 from deep. – 8:41 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 1
Rockets: 31
Celtics: 29
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/nuhPKIGUmq – 8:40 PM
End of 1
Rockets: 31
Celtics: 29
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/nuhPKIGUmq – 8:40 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Not gonna lie, it would be funny if Jalen Green went for 50 against Bill Simmons’ favorite team. Green’s up to 17 after Silas let him start the second quarter to take the technical – 8:39 PM
Not gonna lie, it would be funny if Jalen Green went for 50 against Bill Simmons’ favorite team. Green’s up to 17 after Silas let him start the second quarter to take the technical – 8:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 31, Celtics 29 after 1. Green with 16, had the Celtics trapping at the end of the quarter and ran a give-and-go with Garuba. Rockets shoot 50 %. Brown with nine, Brogdon 10 in seven minutes. – 8:38 PM
Rockets 31, Celtics 29 after 1. Green with 16, had the Celtics trapping at the end of the quarter and ran a give-and-go with Garuba. Rockets shoot 50 %. Brown with nine, Brogdon 10 in seven minutes. – 8:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Ben Taylor hit Marcus Smart with a technical foul in between quarters. Need a comment from Fred Van Vleet – 8:37 PM
Ben Taylor hit Marcus Smart with a technical foul in between quarters. Need a comment from Fred Van Vleet – 8:37 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Fresh off his 25k fine, Marcus Smart just picked up a technical foul during the first-quarter break. – 8:37 PM
Fresh off his 25k fine, Marcus Smart just picked up a technical foul during the first-quarter break. – 8:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Ben Taylor hits Marcus Smart with a technical foul. He looked so angry thought he was going to get Fred VanVleet again. – 8:36 PM
Ben Taylor hits Marcus Smart with a technical foul. He looked so angry thought he was going to get Fred VanVleet again. – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
While on the subject of improving, Jalen Green has steadily gotten better since the All-Star break and his return from the groin injury. He had 16 in the first quarter. – 8:35 PM
While on the subject of improving, Jalen Green has steadily gotten better since the All-Star break and his return from the groin injury. He had 16 in the first quarter. – 8:35 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Hauser, Brogdon, Griffin second unit again. For all the talk of matchups, I have a feeling Mazzulla might let this rotation gel for some time. – 8:35 PM
Hauser, Brogdon, Griffin second unit again. For all the talk of matchups, I have a feeling Mazzulla might let this rotation gel for some time. – 8:35 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Here comes Grant Williams for some first-quarter minutes. – 8:34 PM
Here comes Grant Williams for some first-quarter minutes. – 8:34 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Maine is currently the 3 seed in the East, taking on Wisconsin, Windy City on the road, then their finale is on 3/23 vs. Westchester. Just 5 games before a potential playoff game. Boston C’s road trip lasts until 3/21. – 8:33 PM
Maine is currently the 3 seed in the East, taking on Wisconsin, Windy City on the road, then their finale is on 3/23 vs. Westchester. Just 5 games before a potential playoff game. Boston C’s road trip lasts until 3/21. – 8:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
TyTy Washington Jr., a DNP on Saturday after returning from the G League, getting first quarter minutes. – 8:33 PM
TyTy Washington Jr., a DNP on Saturday after returning from the G League, getting first quarter minutes. – 8:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
This Jabari Smith Jr. is waaaaaay better than that guy the Rockets had through February. That is idea. – 8:31 PM
This Jabari Smith Jr. is waaaaaay better than that guy the Rockets had through February. That is idea. – 8:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Heard uncertainty in Maine over whether Davison gets another game in during their regular season given Pritchard’s health. #Celtics believe Pritchard heel injury suffered last week in CLE could be longer-term. Davison with BOS again in HOU, but Pritchard’s presence is a good sign – 8:30 PM
Heard uncertainty in Maine over whether Davison gets another game in during their regular season given Pritchard’s health. #Celtics believe Pritchard heel injury suffered last week in CLE could be longer-term. Davison with BOS again in HOU, but Pritchard’s presence is a good sign – 8:30 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
NBA announced a $25k fine for Marcus Smart for his dust up with Trae Young on Saturday. Via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/13/mar… – 8:29 PM
NBA announced a $25k fine for Marcus Smart for his dust up with Trae Young on Saturday. Via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/13/mar… – 8:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kid screaming “Jayson Tatum!” again and again and again since the game started. Tatum finally waves to him and the crowd in the corner cheers the kid for his persistence. – 8:28 PM
Kid screaming “Jayson Tatum!” again and again and again since the game started. Tatum finally waves to him and the crowd in the corner cheers the kid for his persistence. – 8:28 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
KJ skipping through the lane for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/eF9gk0Jz6b – 8:26 PM
KJ skipping through the lane for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/eF9gk0Jz6b – 8:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green ties Sleepy Floyd for 20th among Rockets players in career 3-pointers. He also picked up his second foul on the next possession but stays in the game. – 8:25 PM
Jalen Green ties Sleepy Floyd for 20th among Rockets players in career 3-pointers. He also picked up his second foul on the next possession but stays in the game. – 8:25 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Sleepy start from Tatum. Needs to set a tone offensively with movement. – 8:22 PM
Sleepy start from Tatum. Needs to set a tone offensively with movement. – 8:22 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jabari from downtown!
@Toyota l #Rockets pic.twitter.com/sSD5CUV4uS – 8:20 PM
Jabari from downtown!
@Toyota l #Rockets pic.twitter.com/sSD5CUV4uS – 8:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Though Jabari Smith Jr. started at center, he is assigned to defend Jayson Tatum. Silas spoke before the game about how he and Tari Eason seek out the toughest assignments. – 8:20 PM
Though Jabari Smith Jr. started at center, he is assigned to defend Jayson Tatum. Silas spoke before the game about how he and Tari Eason seek out the toughest assignments. – 8:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Rockets are really good at offensive rebounding because their entire offense is one guy going iso so everyone else has nothing else to do but crash – 8:17 PM
The Rockets are really good at offensive rebounding because their entire offense is one guy going iso so everyone else has nothing else to do but crash – 8:17 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets are down 6-0. They’ve airballed one three and had another hit off the side of the backboard – 8:14 PM
Rockets are down 6-0. They’ve airballed one three and had another hit off the side of the backboard – 8:14 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
nice start by the Celtics here in the opening minutes. Not playing down to Houston. They are engaged, playing at good pace – 8:14 PM
nice start by the Celtics here in the opening minutes. Not playing down to Houston. They are engaged, playing at good pace – 8:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Since a few have asked: Players only call tonight for Celtics-Rockets on NBCSN with @SeanGrandePBP limited on how many games he can do on TV when Mike is off due to Sports Hub duties. Grande will be on call with @cedricmaxwell81 tonight on 98.5 with Scal and Perk on TV call. – 8:12 PM
Since a few have asked: Players only call tonight for Celtics-Rockets on NBCSN with @SeanGrandePBP limited on how many games he can do on TV when Mike is off due to Sports Hub duties. Grande will be on call with @cedricmaxwell81 tonight on 98.5 with Scal and Perk on TV call. – 8:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Enormous turnout of Celtics fans in Toyota Center. Pressure on Lakers fans on Wednesday or Warriors fans next week to match this. – 8:06 PM
Enormous turnout of Celtics fans in Toyota Center. Pressure on Lakers fans on Wednesday or Warriors fans next week to match this. – 8:06 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Payton Pritchard slowly working his way back from the heel injury. pic.twitter.com/IgEAlw9BXE – 7:42 PM
Payton Pritchard slowly working his way back from the heel injury. pic.twitter.com/IgEAlw9BXE – 7:42 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Rockets – Toyota Center – March 13, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Houston – Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Kenyon Martin Jr., Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr.
OUT: Boston: Pritchard, R. Williams, Gallinari Houston: Sengun pic.twitter.com/JZtJ04DYjv – 7:38 PM
Celtics at Rockets – Toyota Center – March 13, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Houston – Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Kenyon Martin Jr., Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr.
OUT: Boston: Pritchard, R. Williams, Gallinari Houston: Sengun pic.twitter.com/JZtJ04DYjv – 7:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Tari Eason moves into the Rockets starting lineup with Alperen Sengun out tonight, so Jabari Smith Jr starts at the 5 – 7:37 PM
Tari Eason moves into the Rockets starting lineup with Alperen Sengun out tonight, so Jabari Smith Jr starts at the 5 – 7:37 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jaylen Brown scored 39 points earlier this year against Rockets … and it was only the 15th highest scoring game against them this season (including that 71-point game by Dame).
@DKSportsbook has Brown’s over/under at 24.5 points tonight. Brown at exactly 24.5 PPG in March. – 7:37 PM
Jaylen Brown scored 39 points earlier this year against Rockets … and it was only the 15th highest scoring game against them this season (including that 71-point game by Dame).
@DKSportsbook has Brown’s over/under at 24.5 points tonight. Brown at exactly 24.5 PPG in March. – 7:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Martin, Eason, Smith Jr., Green, Porter Jr.
Celtics starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Smart. – 7:31 PM
Rockets starters: Martin, Eason, Smith Jr., Green, Porter Jr.
Celtics starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Smart. – 7:31 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jabari is starting at center. #Rockets starters tonight against Boston:
PG – Kevin Porter Jr
SG – Jalen Green
SF – KJ Martin
PF – Tari Eason
C – Jabari Smith Jr. – 7:31 PM
Jabari is starting at center. #Rockets starters tonight against Boston:
PG – Kevin Porter Jr
SG – Jalen Green
SF – KJ Martin
PF – Tari Eason
C – Jabari Smith Jr. – 7:31 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
A stream of well-wishers seeking out Damon Stoudamire before his last game with the Celtics. He politely excused himself from one group to go help Marcus Smart do his pregame shooting routine. pic.twitter.com/yBt9RQo1jd – 7:15 PM
A stream of well-wishers seeking out Damon Stoudamire before his last game with the Celtics. He politely excused himself from one group to go help Marcus Smart do his pregame shooting routine. pic.twitter.com/yBt9RQo1jd – 7:15 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Robert Williams said he’s scheduled to ramp up his workout tomorrow.
“Just more intensity…being able to move a little more in my movement.”
Return date remains unclear. – 7:11 PM
Robert Williams said he’s scheduled to ramp up his workout tomorrow.
“Just more intensity…being able to move a little more in my movement.”
Return date remains unclear. – 7:11 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Damon Stoudamire is here with the Celtics for their game against the Rockets. He told me he wanted one last night with the team before flying to Atlanta afterward. – 7:06 PM
Damon Stoudamire is here with the Celtics for their game against the Rockets. He told me he wanted one last night with the team before flying to Atlanta afterward. – 7:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alperen Sengun is out for the Rockets after some soreness in the pregame walk-through. – 6:19 PM
Alperen Sengun is out for the Rockets after some soreness in the pregame walk-through. – 6:19 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
We picked Boston first… and Washington last.
hoopshype.com/lists/future-r… – 6:06 PM
We picked Boston first… and Washington last.
hoopshype.com/lists/future-r… – 6:06 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Malcolm Brogdon says we’re focusing on ourselves heading into tonight’s matchup with the Rockets in Houston. pic.twitter.com/nK1fGiGxHW – 6:00 PM
Malcolm Brogdon says we’re focusing on ourselves heading into tonight’s matchup with the Rockets in Houston. pic.twitter.com/nK1fGiGxHW – 6:00 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
drip doesn’t rest on Monday 🥶
@MichelobUltra | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/sVYstykZSN – 5:53 PM
drip doesn’t rest on Monday 🥶
@MichelobUltra | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/sVYstykZSN – 5:53 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
NBA has fined Marcus Smart $25,000 for starting the on court fracas with Trae Young on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/4daVMARMOq – 5:53 PM
NBA has fined Marcus Smart $25,000 for starting the on court fracas with Trae Young on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/4daVMARMOq – 5:53 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Marcus Smart was fined $25,000 for his takedown of Trae Young. pic.twitter.com/HBSPfUHQtG – 5:35 PM
Marcus Smart was fined $25,000 for his takedown of Trae Young. pic.twitter.com/HBSPfUHQtG – 5:35 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Celtics’ Marcus Smart fined $25,000z pic.twitter.com/ChfBs6TMhT – 5:32 PM
#Celtics’ Marcus Smart fined $25,000z pic.twitter.com/ChfBs6TMhT – 5:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Celtics’ Marcus Smart is fined $25,00 for initiating an on-court altercation and pulling #Hawks’ Trae Young to the floor. pic.twitter.com/nO315vxrKo – 5:31 PM
#Celtics’ Marcus Smart is fined $25,00 for initiating an on-court altercation and pulling #Hawks’ Trae Young to the floor. pic.twitter.com/nO315vxrKo – 5:31 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by NBA for his altercation with Trae Young on Saturday night – 5:31 PM
Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by NBA for his altercation with Trae Young on Saturday night – 5:31 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#NBA fines Marcus Smart $25K for his on-court actions and ejection Saturday against #Hawks. #Celtics. – 5:31 PM
#NBA fines Marcus Smart $25K for his on-court actions and ejection Saturday against #Hawks. #Celtics. – 5:31 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will grab the first rebound of the night?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 4:14 PM
Which team will grab the first rebound of the night?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 4:14 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Hey! Join our Celtics Lab March Madness Pool!
Free to play – check out @CelticsLab for details
picks.cbssports.com/college-basket… – 4:13 PM
Hey! Join our Celtics Lab March Madness Pool!
Free to play – check out @CelticsLab for details
picks.cbssports.com/college-basket… – 4:13 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Hardwood Classic vibes! 🟢🟡
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/gkWtEDySpT – 4:00 PM
Hardwood Classic vibes! 🟢🟡
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/gkWtEDySpT – 4:00 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
Ex-NBA star and #Celtics assistant Damon Stoudamire is named Georgia Tech’s new head coach after being passed over in Boston for Joe Mazzulla when fired Ime Udoka was first banned for alleged affair mol.im/a/11855091 via @MailSport – 3:48 PM
Ex-NBA star and #Celtics assistant Damon Stoudamire is named Georgia Tech’s new head coach after being passed over in Boston for Joe Mazzulla when fired Ime Udoka was first banned for alleged affair mol.im/a/11855091 via @MailSport – 3:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Teammates that are both in the top 20 for total points this season:
— Randle and Brunson
— Tatum and Brown
— LaVine and DeMar pic.twitter.com/NMsGDU5jFQ – 3:43 PM
Teammates that are both in the top 20 for total points this season:
— Randle and Brunson
— Tatum and Brown
— LaVine and DeMar pic.twitter.com/NMsGDU5jFQ – 3:43 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
No player in the NBA has scored more points this season than Jayson Tatum (1,915).
He’s one of only two players to average 30.0 ppg with less than 3.0 turnovers (SGA).
@DKSportsbook has JT at -135 to score over 29.5 points tonight. He dropped 38 last game against the #Rockets. – 3:40 PM
No player in the NBA has scored more points this season than Jayson Tatum (1,915).
He’s one of only two players to average 30.0 ppg with less than 3.0 turnovers (SGA).
@DKSportsbook has JT at -135 to score over 29.5 points tonight. He dropped 38 last game against the #Rockets. – 3:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — How to watch NCAA Tournament like a Rockets’ draft scout ift.tt/Z4JItym – 3:18 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — How to watch NCAA Tournament like a Rockets’ draft scout ift.tt/Z4JItym – 3:18 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Congratulations, Coach ☘️
Thank you for all your hard work and best of luck in your next journey. pic.twitter.com/vnVi0NaFHK – 3:05 PM
Congratulations, Coach ☘️
Thank you for all your hard work and best of luck in your next journey. pic.twitter.com/vnVi0NaFHK – 3:05 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Stoudamire had a profound impact on this group, particularly on Marcus Smart, who he spoke plainly to and emphasized erasing some of the reckless plays from his game. My interview with him from October:
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/10/28/nba… – 3:01 PM
Stoudamire had a profound impact on this group, particularly on Marcus Smart, who he spoke plainly to and emphasized erasing some of the reckless plays from his game. My interview with him from October:
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/10/28/nba… – 3:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
“Great opportunity, but at the same time, too humble…I’ve sat in this seat. So I understand what comes with it … the most that I took it in was at the end,” Stoudamire said after coaching the Celtics to a win earlier this season. “We collectively, as a group, do a great job.” – 2:58 PM
“Great opportunity, but at the same time, too humble…I’ve sat in this seat. So I understand what comes with it … the most that I took it in was at the end,” Stoudamire said after coaching the Celtics to a win earlier this season. “We collectively, as a group, do a great job.” – 2:58 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
March 13 RPR ROY:
1. Jalen Williams: 4.9
2. Paolo Banchero: 4.7
3. Walker Kessler: 3.5
4. Bennedict Mathurin: 3.1
5. Keegan Murray: 2.5
6. Jalen Duren: 2.4
7. Jaden Ivey: 2.1
8. Tari Eason: 1.0
9. Jabari Smith Jr.: 0.9
10. Jeremy Sochan: 0.7 pic.twitter.com/fe06nPZ8hh – 2:45 PM
March 13 RPR ROY:
1. Jalen Williams: 4.9
2. Paolo Banchero: 4.7
3. Walker Kessler: 3.5
4. Bennedict Mathurin: 3.1
5. Keegan Murray: 2.5
6. Jalen Duren: 2.4
7. Jaden Ivey: 2.1
8. Tari Eason: 1.0
9. Jabari Smith Jr.: 0.9
10. Jeremy Sochan: 0.7 pic.twitter.com/fe06nPZ8hh – 2:45 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Celtics assistant Stoudamire to coach Georgia Tech
sportando.basketball/en/celtics-ass… – 2:40 PM
Celtics assistant Stoudamire to coach Georgia Tech
sportando.basketball/en/celtics-ass… – 2:40 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
March 13 RPR MVP:
1. Nikola Jokić: 16.2
2. Joel Embiid: 16.0
3. Luka Dončić: 15.7
4. Damian Lillard: 14.7
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.3
6. Jayson Tatum: 14.2
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.1
8. Anthony Davis: 13.1
9. LeBron James: 12.9
10. Stephen Curry: 12.3 pic.twitter.com/KDrJQzsNRk – 2:30 PM
March 13 RPR MVP:
1. Nikola Jokić: 16.2
2. Joel Embiid: 16.0
3. Luka Dončić: 15.7
4. Damian Lillard: 14.7
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.3
6. Jayson Tatum: 14.2
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.1
8. Anthony Davis: 13.1
9. LeBron James: 12.9
10. Stephen Curry: 12.3 pic.twitter.com/KDrJQzsNRk – 2:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics have lost Ime Udoka, Will Hardy and Damon Stoudamire in less than one year from their #NBAFinals run. Would expect Ben Sullivan to become lead asst. while Aaron Miles, DJ Macleay, Ime hires, and Tony Dobbins (from the Stevens era) remain. Big story going forward. – 2:29 PM
#Celtics have lost Ime Udoka, Will Hardy and Damon Stoudamire in less than one year from their #NBAFinals run. Would expect Ben Sullivan to become lead asst. while Aaron Miles, DJ Macleay, Ime hires, and Tony Dobbins (from the Stevens era) remain. Big story going forward. – 2:29 PM
