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Explaining the Celtics’ NBA Cup scenarios: How Boston can still qualify for the quarterfinal
The Celtics concluded NBA Cup group play Friday with a 138-129 win over the Bulls that improved their record to 3-1, tied with the Hawks atop Group C. But Atlanta won the group thanks to its head-to-head win over the Celtics, leaving the conference’s wild card slot as Boston’s only path to the quarterfinal.
How the Celtics can advance in the NBA Cup on Tuesday night
The Boston Celtics are still alive in the NBA Cup, but whether they advance to the Knockout Round on Tuesday night is out of their hands.
Examining 2 scenarios where Celtics would advance in NBA Cup Tuesday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP AP
NBA Cup scenarios for how teams can advance out of final day of group play
Here’s what to know about the final day of group play Tuesday in the NBA Cup: East Group A. The winner of New York-Orlando, both 3-0 in group play, wins the group and advances t
NBA Cup scenarios: What must happen for Celtics to advance
The Celtics didn't win their group, but can still make the knockout stage of the NBA Cup under the right circumstances.
NBA Cup Clinching Scenarios For Celtics, From Advancing to Elimination
The Boston Celtics have a chance to advance to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup on Friday. The team will be taking on the Chicago Bulls and Boston needs a few
Celtics NBA Cup scenarios: How Boston can advance after Bulls win
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket abasing Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP
Celtics notebook: What Boston must do to advance in NBA Cup
The Celtics will close out NBA Cup group play this Friday in Chicago. Here’s how they can book a spot in the knockout rounds.
Payton Pritchard keeps Celtics’ hopes alive in NBA Cup
Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help Boston rally for a 138-129 win in Chicago. It was Boston’s seventh straight win and pulls them within a game of Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It also keeps the Celtics in contention for a wild-card spot in the NBA Cup.
New York Knicks, OKC Thunder Play To Advance in NBA Emirates Cup
The NBA Emirates Cup will conclude group play Tuesday night, with five of the eight quarterfinal spots at stake. Golden State, Houston and Atlanta already have qualified.
The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all
Did you speak to any casual NBA fans over Thanksgiving about the NBA Cup? Because I spoke to a lot of them in the Boston area ...
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla appreciates that NBA Cup allows him to throw out the ‘unwritten rules’
The Celtics scored three extra points in the final seconds of their win over the Bulls after Joe Mazzulla's timeout. Read ...
NBA Cup 2024 UPDATE: How does it work, who is in knockout round, what remaining games matter, odds
Only one night remains of the 2024 NBA Cup group play games — 11 contests — yet five of the eight spots in the knockout round ...
Celtics to tighten their 3-point defense after allowing a season-high 20 in NBA Cup showdown vs. Bulls
The Bulls pushed Friday's NBA Cup loss to the visiting Celtics into the final minutes with 20 3-pointers, which is a ...
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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/1)
The 16-3 Boston Celtics are in Cleveland to take on the 17-3 Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, December 1, looking to extend ...
5 takeaways after the Chicago Bulls were eliminated from the NBA Cup, including Lonzo Ball replacing Josh Giddey in the closing lineup
The Chicago Bulls came minutes away from advancing in the NBA Cup in-season tournament but couldn’t close in a 138-129 loss ...
NBA Power Rankings 2024-25: Celtics top ‘Things to be Thankful for’ edition
Every team’s fans have something to be thankful for this week — including some NBA Cup dreams that are still alive. (This ...
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Payton Pritchard explodes in the fourth quarter to help Boston Celtics beat Chicago Bulls
The the University of Oregon alum put up 19 points in the final frame alone, hitting shot after shot to start the team's ...