Feb 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Torrey Craig (12) takes a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images / Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Up until recently, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla didn't have the depth necessary to deal with the absence of a guard or forward. Whenever Boston has been short-handed in the backcourt or on the wing, Mazzulla has been forced to lean on a double-big rotation.
The Boston Celtics routed the New York Knicks on Sunday, taking them down by a score of 118-105. Boston led the entire way and dominated New York once again thi
Joe Mazzulla has been short on wing depth all season. The Boston Celtics lost Oshae Brissett and Svi Mykhailiuk during the summer, and Brad Stevens was unable to find a replacement for those role players. However, Stevens moved swiftly to acquire Torrey Craig once he was waived from the Chicago Bulls.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) now listed as doubtful for Tuesday's contest, Craig will draw his first start as a member of the Celtics. The veteran forward has appeared in only two outings with his new club,
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla kept his rotation tight despite the absences of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to injury.
The Celtics blitzed the Cavaliers right from tipoff, but the Cavs were the better team for the majority of the game.
Donovan Mitchell had 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 22 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 123-116 in the final regular-season meeting of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams.
Through just 18 minutes of play over two games since signing with the Celtics, Torrey Craig ... every basket,” Craig told reporters at the opening of Edgerley Family South Boston Boys and ...
Jrue Holiday, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury for most of the season, was listed as "out" for the Boston Celtics ... deadline by acquiring Torrey Craig via free agency.