The Winston Wolf of play-by-play guest starring on ESPN, FOX, NBC, CBS, SNY, Showtime, Netflix...
Dana’s husband.
Jack's dad.
Your PBP1.
For the moment, I'll try to post the same things from Twitter, primarily information about the games I'm calling.
Where a 50-48 lead for example is a close game and not, you know, a mandate.
...since Jayson Tatum's 19 vs. Golden State in January of 2023.
...in regulation since Enes Kanter's 19 vs. New Orleans in January of 2020.
...on the road since Jared Sullinger's 20 at New Orleans in December of 2015.
...since Jayson Tatum's 19 vs. Golden State in January of 2023.
...in regulation since Enes Kanter's 19 vs. New Orleans in January of 2020.
...on the road since Jared Sullinger's 20 at New Orleans in December of 2015.
41 points
6 rebounds
7 assists
5 steals
Never been done in Celtics history.
He's the 18th player in NBA history to do it.
41 points
6 rebounds
7 assists
5 steals
Never been done in Celtics history.
He's the 18th player in NBA history to do it.
69-59, Boston.
Jaylen Brown - 27 points/5 rebounds/5 assists.
27 matches his career high for a 1st half.
Queta 13/11
Hauser 11/4/4
69-59, Boston.
Jaylen Brown - 27 points/5 rebounds/5 assists.
27 matches his career high for a 1st half.
Queta 13/11
Hauser 11/4/4
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Queta
Minnesota – Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
OUT – Boston: Brown, Queta, Tatum Minnesota : None
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Queta
Minnesota – Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
OUT – Boston: Brown, Queta, Tatum Minnesota : None
At Milwaukee - Thursday Dec. 11
Vs. Detroit - Monday Dec. 15
* Celtics will play the Bucks four times this year, three of the four in Milwaukee.
* 2nd straight year the Celtics extra home game will be against the Pistons.
At Milwaukee - Thursday Dec. 11
Vs. Detroit - Monday Dec. 15
* Celtics will play the Bucks four times this year, three of the four in Milwaukee.
* 2nd straight year the Celtics extra home game will be against the Pistons.
What it means for the Celtics...
They will have two games added to the schedule late tonight.
One on the road December 11 or 12.
One at TD Garden December 15.
The opponents will come from this pool..
What it means for the Celtics...
They will have two games added to the schedule late tonight.
One on the road December 11 or 12.
One at TD Garden December 15.
The opponents will come from this pool..
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Garza
Detroit – Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
OUT – Boston: Queta, Tatum Detroit: Klintman, Sasser
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Garza
Detroit – Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
OUT – Boston: Queta, Tatum Detroit: Klintman, Sasser
(Jalen Duren had 24 points and 17 rebounds in 28 minutes in the first Celtics-Pistons meeting Oct. 26.)
(Jalen Duren had 24 points and 17 rebounds in 28 minutes in the first Celtics-Pistons meeting Oct. 26.)
23 months ago, they came to Boston 2-28, the worst team in the NBA on a 27-game losing streak.
Wednesday, they'll arrive 15-2, leading the East on a 13-game win streak.
5pm game on ESPN and @985TheSportsHub
23 months ago, they came to Boston 2-28, the worst team in the NBA on a 27-game losing streak.
Wednesday, they'll arrive 15-2, leading the East on a 13-game win streak.
5pm game on ESPN and @985TheSportsHub
In the 30-year play-by-play era, the Celtics have played 2,326 games.
The 138-129 win ranked in the 99th percentile in BOTH best offensive games (14th), and worse defensive games (11th).
In the 30-year play-by-play era, the Celtics have played 2,326 games.
The 138-129 win ranked in the 99th percentile in BOTH best offensive games (14th), and worse defensive games (11th).
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Queta
Orlando – Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan Da Silva, Goga Bitadze
OUT – Boston: Tatum Orlando: Banchero, Suggs, Carter Jr., M. Wagner
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Queta
Orlando – Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan Da Silva, Goga Bitadze
OUT – Boston: Tatum Orlando: Banchero, Suggs, Carter Jr., M. Wagner
Celtics’ opponents with…
Queta on the floor:
1.002 points/possession
40.6% FG
33.6% from 3
Off:
1.205
47.4%
37.9%
In other words, with Queta on, the Celtics are essentially the NBA's best defensive team, off they’re 27th.
And this...
Celtics’ opponents with…
Queta on the floor:
1.002 points/possession
40.6% FG
33.6% from 3
Off:
1.205
47.4%
37.9%
In other words, with Queta on, the Celtics are essentially the NBA's best defensive team, off they’re 27th.
And this...
Who for a decade was one of my favorites at ESPN.
Then left and just killed it at everything CBS has…Evening News, March Madness, NFL Today and of course, anchoring CBS Saturday to its all-time peak.
And somewhere in there, found the time to marry me...
Who for a decade was one of my favorites at ESPN.
Then left and just killed it at everything CBS has…Evening News, March Madness, NFL Today and of course, anchoring CBS Saturday to its all-time peak.
And somewhere in there, found the time to marry me...
13 - Chamberlain, Phi, Jan. 30, 1968
13 - Noah, Chi, Mar. 30, 2014
12 - Lacey, KC, Feb. 18, 1981
12 - Gasol, Mem, Jan. 18, 2019
12 - CLAXTON, BKN, NOV. 21, 2025
13 - Chamberlain, Phi, Jan. 30, 1968
13 - Noah, Chi, Mar. 30, 2014
12 - Lacey, KC, Feb. 18, 1981
12 - Gasol, Mem, Jan. 18, 2019
12 - CLAXTON, BKN, NOV. 21, 2025
Mathematically no, but you know, of course they are.
When the quarter-finals are set next Friday, the Celtics will get two extra games to play. Almost certainly a home game on Monday, Dec. 15, and a road game Dec. 11 or 12.
Mathematically no, but you know, of course they are.
When the quarter-finals are set next Friday, the Celtics will get two extra games to play. Almost certainly a home game on Monday, Dec. 15, and a road game Dec. 11 or 12.
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Queta
Brooklyn – Terrance Mann, Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nic Claxton
OUT – Boston: Tatum Brooklyn: Thomas, Highsmith, Saraf
Boston – Pritchard, White, Walsh, Brown, Queta
Brooklyn – Terrance Mann, Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nic Claxton
OUT – Boston: Tatum Brooklyn: Thomas, Highsmith, Saraf
A very un-Patriot like schedule lies dead ahead.
The next 8?
Vs. Orlando (W5/6)
Vs. Detroit (13-2, W11)
@ Minnesota (10-5)
@ Cleveland (10-6)
Vs. New York (9-5)
@ Washington
Vs. LA Lakers (11-4, W9/11)
@ Toronto (2nd East, W9/10)
A very un-Patriot like schedule lies dead ahead.
The next 8?
Vs. Orlando (W5/6)
Vs. Detroit (13-2, W11)
@ Minnesota (10-5)
@ Cleveland (10-6)
Vs. New York (9-5)
@ Washington
Vs. LA Lakers (11-4, W9/11)
@ Toronto (2nd East, W9/10)
8-0 in the regular season, plus winning Games 3 and 4 here to sweep the Nets in 2022.
8-0 in the regular season, plus winning Games 3 and 4 here to sweep the Nets in 2022.
Jerry Stackhouse in 2000
Steph Curry in 2015
Russell Westbrook in 2016
James Harden (2017, 2018, 2020, 2025) now has the last four.
Jerry Stackhouse in 2000
Steph Curry in 2015
Russell Westbrook in 2016
James Harden (2017, 2018, 2020, 2025) now has the last four.