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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

Anfernee Simons introduced himself to Celtics fans with a game-high scoring output during Sunday night's preseason win over the Cavaliers.

"The fans are top-level fans."

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Anfernee Simons felt right at home in Celtics’ win over Cavaliers

“The fans are top-level fans.”

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

Can we crown a Dunk of the Year winner in the preseason? Because Wendell Moore Jr. just secured my vote.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

Just like in regular midseason fashion, the #Celtics put aside a bitter loss and bounced back with an even louder response to move forward.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

* Preseason, but no Tatum coupled with newcomers getting their at-bats help make meaninglessness games somewhat interesting.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

Anfernee Simons: 10 points, 3-for-3 from three, giving the Celtics a (huge) 48-28 lead over the Cavs.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

The Celtics (and especially Joe Mazzulla) can get used to Anfernee Simons:

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

Establishing a defensive identity is going to be an early challenge that plagues this Celtics team early, but the potential to stun folks is there.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 2d

Payton Pritchard feeling very comfortable, very early, with 12 first-quarter points on a perfect 5-of-5 shooting, leading all scorers thus far.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 4d

Chris Boucher is ready to embrace whatever role the Celtics have in store for him, while stressing the importance of going above and beyond for anyone "wearing a green jersey."

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Chris Boucher wastes no time taking leadership initiative in Celtics locker room

Boucher is already getting to work — on and off the floor

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Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 5d

Loyola University Chicago's Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt has passed away at 106 years old. She was a Catholic nun, campus minister and official chaplain of the Ramblers men's basketball team. RIP.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 5d

ESPN's Shams Charania: "I think the Celtics are cautiously optimistic. Clearly, Jayson Tatum has a goal in his mind that he wants to play (this season). ... He is moving differently than anyone that I've seen 4 or 5 months removed (from surgery)."

Via the Pat McAfee Show.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 6d

Jaylen Brown’s first (preseason) night in the driver’s seat looked effortless, giving the Celtics exactly what they needed to leave Memphis with an early dose of optimism ahead of the season.

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Jaylen Brown thrives in driver’s seat in Celtics’ preseason opener

It only took 20 minutes from JB in Memphis

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 6d

Overreaction, but who cares? — Hugo Gonzalez sprints to the other end of the floor with a level of ferocity designed for Celtics (playoff) basketball.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 6d

Jayson Tatum’s anticipation levels must be skyrocketing watching the newcomers in Memphis tonight.

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 6d

Hugo Gonzalez overreactions are both understandable and expected. #Celtics

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 9d

@patriots.bsky.social:

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Gio Rivera @sportsguygio.bsky.social · 12d

Red Sox offense vs. Yankees: 19-for-96 (.197) with 30 strikeouts, scoring 6 runs in three games.

Boston's baserunning, defensive blemishes, and inexperience sank a team Craig Breslow screwed during the trade deadline.

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