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Nirav Barman
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Hoop ball fan ☘️🐻 || Music Enthusiast || Staff Writer at CelticsBlog.com || Ex-Contributor at CelticsLife.com and GuyBostonSports 🇮🇳🇺🇸
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · 21h
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In the Celtics season opener they suffered a bitter defeat to the rival Sixers. Despite that, Neemias Queta shined in just the seventh start of his career, and gave us a taste of what to expect from him throughout the season.

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Neemias Queta excels as starting center
As Boston’s starting center, Queta put up an efficient 17 points in 25 minutes
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · 24d
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The Celtics lost several vets, 5 of their 6 oldest players from last year's roster no longer with the team. An opportunity for new voices to be heard in the locker room has opened up, and Neemias Queta is ready to seize it.

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Neemias Queta looks to become new voice for the Celtics
Boston lost several veterans this offseason, creating a leadership void in the locker room for Queta to step into
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 22
Appreciate you!
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Deion Flanders @djkahn.bsky.social · May 22
Great work from @niravbarman27.bsky.social
A thank you to Boston’s warrior
Jaylen Brown said he was willing to go to war for Boston, and he proved to be a man of his word
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 15
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Seeing Jayson Tatum in the wheelchair crushed me. But the rest of the team rallied around him and picked me right back up in their victory over the Knicks. Nobody does it like these Celtics.

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Nobody does it like the Celtics
In basketball, there is joy and there is heartbreak, but through it all, I will always bleed green.
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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · May 14
"His name has already started circulating in trade rumors again before the season has even ended. Everyone is counting Boston out. It’s time for him to show the world why he earned that hardware."

@niravbarman27.bsky.social sets the stage for Jaylen Brown tonight
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Boston needs Jaylen Brown
With Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury, Jaylen Brown needs to answer the call
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 14
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Jayson Tatum is officially done for the playoffs after rupturing his Achilles. The Boston Celtics still have a game to play, though. It's time for Jaylen Brown to show us why he earned last year's Finals MVP trophy.

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Boston needs Jaylen Brown
With Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury, Jaylen Brown needs to answer the call
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 12
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In the Celtics Game 3 victory over the Knicks, Boston had an extremely even attack. Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum led the charge, while Derrick White's performance may have gone under the radar, but was vital nonetheless.

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Derrick White made his impact felt in Game 3
In classic Derrick fashion, he made all the right plays to help Boston secure the win.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 10
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Jayson Tatum has let the Celtics down offensively this series. Some people see it as a trend throughout his playoff career. Well, JT, now is your chance to set the story straight.

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Jayson Tatum, it’s time to show the world who you are
The lights are getting brighter, and Jayson Tatum has frankly, disappointed under them.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 5
Oh fr
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · May 5
Honestly it could be a win for them since Steph has to work for longer. They can get the process started without him being able to attend the hearings.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Apr 29
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After winning Game 4 in Orlando, the Boston Celtics players filled their post-game pressers with praise for their teammates in a perfect display of this team's chemistry - something that gives them an edge in these playoffs.

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Boston’s chemistry is their secret to success
After taking a 3-1 series lead against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics players went on and on praising their teammates’ contributions.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 29
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It's hard to stay in the NBA as a small guard if you can't get buckets. Payton Pritchard knew that coming in, so he mastered the art of bucket getting. Not only that, he gets them ethically.

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A lesson in ethical hoops from Payton Pritchard
In the era of flopping, foul merchants, and stat padding, Pritchard chooses to play the game the right way
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 28
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The NBA playoffs are rapidly approaching, and the Celtics seem to be the only playoff team who's locked in to their spot. I took a brief look at how the rest of the league stacks up.

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Does anybody pose a threat to the Celtics?
With the season winding down, we take a look at the potential playoff picture to see who might challenge the Celtics down the line.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 28
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Current Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck recently indicated that the team will be making some moves this off-season, and it has nothing to do with the sale of the team.

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Wyc Grousbeck confirms changes are coming to Celtics
"It’s not the luxury tax bill; it’s the basketball penalties."
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CelticsBlog @celticsblog.bsky.social · Mar 28
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The Celtics’ secret to success ties back to players you’ve never heard of (yet)
The Maine Celtics have been integral to what guys like Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet have accomplished — and to what’s made the Celtics a championship organization.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 21
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"This is bigger than personal touches; it’s about raising banners. That is the best way to cement your legacy within this franchise."

My letter to the new majority owner of the Boston Celtics, William Chisholm:

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A letter to William Chisholm, the new majority owner of the Boston Celtics
The hopes and wishes of one very passionate fan to another
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 14
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I had the pleasure of collaborating with some of my CelticsBlog colleagues as we discussed the possibility of the Celtics moving Kristaps Porzingis to the bench due to his spotty availability this season.

Our cases here:
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Should the Celtics consider bringing Porzingis off the bench?
With Kristaps missing significant time this season, Nate, Nirav, and Oliver each make their case as to how the Celtics should proceed with the starting center spot.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 10
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Jrue Holiday might not have stuffed the stat sheet against the Lakers, but he still gave Boston a reminder of how important he is to the team. Jayson Tatum took notice, and raved about Holiday after the game.

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In win over Lakers, Jrue Holiday reminded the Celtics of his importance
After missing the last four games, Jrue showed his importance to Boston’s success in their win against Los Angeles
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CelticsBlog @celticsblog.bsky.social · Mar 8
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Normalize celebrating a corny dad who supports women and plays the right way
Keep your "face of the NBA" debates. Give me dad aura.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 3
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The Boston Celtics have signed Miles Norris to a two-way contract. Norris has been averaging 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for the Memphis Hustle this season.

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Celtics sign Miles Norris to two-way contract
The standout forward provides some size and shooting to fill out Boston’s last two-way slot.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Mar 3
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The Celtics have waived their 2024 second-round pick, Anton Watson.

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Celtics waive 2024 draft pick Anton Watson
By waiving the rookie out of Gonzaga, Boston opens up a two-way contract slot.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Feb 24
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Jaylen Brown struggled in the first half against the Knicks last night, but it didn't keep him down. He changed gears at the perfect time to stave off New York's comeback, putting up an efficient 18-point second half effort.

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Jaylen Brown and the art of locking in
After New York cut a 27-point lead down to 4 early in the fourth quarter, Brown kicked it into a new gear to push Boston’s lead back to blowout status.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Feb 23
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The Celtics have the third-easiest remaining strength of schedule in the NBA, but they face several contenders and a potential first-round playoff matchup over the next 10 games. Here are the games to look out for:

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Key matchups to watch in the Celtics upcoming schedule
Boston is set to clash with the league’s top contenders over the next ten games, maybe their last true test before the playoffs.
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Nirav Barman @niravbarman27.bsky.social · Feb 21
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The Celtics came out swinging in their first game post-All-Star break, blowing out the 76ers 124-104 in Philadelphia. En route to his 4th career triple double, Jayson Tatum connected with Luke Kornet on a few huge plays.

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Must C’s: Tatum threads the needle for a pair of Kornet slams
Jayson and Luke made a habit of abusing the Sixers defenders tonight, mastering their two-man game in the City of Brotherly Love.
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