Spenser Heaps, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) and Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (46) compete for a rebound at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. FINAL SCORE 94 97 Full Box Score/Player stats SALT LAKE CITY — The playoff-bound Boston Celtics handed the Utah Jazz a tough 97-94 loss at Vivint Arena on Thursday night when Jaylen Brown hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds to play. Turning point: With the game tied at 94-all in the final minute, a poor possession by Utah — which included Jae Crowder’s 3-point attempt being blocked and Joe Ingles missing a floater — gave Boston the chance to win in regulation. On the ensuing possession, the Celtics found an open Brown for the 3-pointer. The Jaylen Brown [email protected] take it over the @utahjazz 97-94!#Celtics pic.twitter.com/ImSxd8OvyV— NBA (@NBA) March 29, 2018Donovan Mitchell's heave didn't connect after … [Read more...] about 3 keys in the Utah Jazz’s 97-94 loss to the Boston Celtics
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NBA’s Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics wear T-shirts honoring Stephon Clark
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- NBA players for both the Sacramento Kings and Boston Celtics made a visible statement Sunday, wearing black T-shirts calling for change in the wake of the police shooting death of Stephon Clark, reports CBS Sacramento. The front side read, "accountability we are one." On the back, "#StephonClark." The players wore the shirts in pregame warmups to honor the memory of the 22-year-old who was unarmed when shot and killed by Sacramento Police. Officers fired 20 times in the darkened back yard of Clark's grandparents. He was holding a cellphone they said they thought was a gun. The shooting sparked protests in the California capital. Players on both teams also participated in a public service video promoting unity while seeking change. The idea for the shirts came from Kings player development staff member, Akachi Okugo, but was put into action by Kings guard Garrett Temple, who's been outspoken from the beginning about police accountability. "It's probably the … [Read more...] about NBA’s Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics wear T-shirts honoring Stephon Clark
CBS News Logo Legendary Boston Celtic Jo Jo White dead at 71
BOSTON -- Basketball Hall of Famer Jo Jo White, a two-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and an Olympic gold medalist, has died. He was 71. The Celtics announced his death Tuesday night. No cause was provided. White had battled brain cancer for a long time, including a 2010 surgery to remove a tumor, according to CBS Sports. The team says it is "terribly saddened" by White's passing, calling him a "champion and a gentleman; supremely talented and brilliant on the court, and endlessly gracious off of it." White was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, after a 12-year NBA career, the majority of which was spent with the Celtics, CBS Sports reports. White averaged 17.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds for his career, and helped lead Boston to NBA titles in 1974 and 1976. The seven-time All-Star was named the 1976 NBA Finals MVP, and in 1982 the Celtics retired his No. 10 jersey. He still was working with the Celtics as a director of special projects at the … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Legendary Boston Celtic Jo Jo White dead at 71
Adidas Used Trademarks It Didn’t Own in Boston Celtics Campaign, Suit Claims
Last Updated Oct 6, 2009 11:43 AM EDT Adidas and the NBA's lawyers ignored listed trademarks and copyrights before launching their "We Not Me" basketball campaign (video below), if a lawsuit filed in federal court in Texas is to be believed. But Adidas, the NBA, the Boston Celtics and Kevin Garnett need not worry that they've wandered into Taco Bell territory -- in which the fast food shop paid $42 million for stealing the "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" campaign. Adidas' use of the "We Not Me" term has been so limited than even it is found fully liable for infringing on the phrase, the financial damages will likely be a mere blip. Do a Google search for "Adidas" and "We Not Me." You won't find very much. The most prominent example is Adidas' passing use of the phrase in an Oct., 2007, press release. There's also a T shirt for sale here. And that's pretty much it. The actual campaign was based around the concept of "It takes 5ive" and "Basketball is a Brotherhood." The plaintiff is W. Brand … [Read more...] about Adidas Used Trademarks It Didn’t Own in Boston Celtics Campaign, Suit Claims
Boston Celtics to add General Electric logo to their uniforms: Reports
BOSTON -- A league official familiar with the deal says the Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with General Electric to put the company’s logo on the team’s uniform. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity on Tuesday night because the announcement was scheduled for Wednesday. ESPN also got word of the agreement: The league’s collective bargaining agreement allows teams to have an ad measuring 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches on their jerseys, beginning next season. The Celtics will be the third team to announce a deal, joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings. The Celtics are a charter member of the NBA and its most decorated franchise, with 17 championships. General Electric is in the process of moving its corporate headquarters from Connecticut to an old candy factory on the Boston waterfront. The move is expected to be completed next year, reports CBS Boston. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics to add General Electric logo to their uniforms: Reports