Chris Forsberg
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Forsberg: Identifying four areas of concern for Celtics before playoffs
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla says he has "zero" concern about his team's recent slump. But as our Chris Forsberg highlights, there are a couple of concerning facets of Boston's recent play that must be addressed before the playoffs. → Read More
Forsberg: Four encouraging late-season trends for C's
After spending much of the past three months atop the NBA, the Celtics slipped to second in the Eastern Conference with Monday’s loss in New York. Despite that defeat, Chris Forsberg has four encouraging trends for the C's with 20 regular-season games to go. → Read More
Celtics' health among most important storylines entering post All-Star stretch run
The Celtics' preferred starting five will finally be intact tonight in Indiana. How long will that last? That's one of several storylines our Chris Forsberg is keen on as Boston emerges from the All-Star break to play its final 23 games. → Read More
Meet the man who creates viral Celtics jersey designs after every win
Chances are you've seen his work, whether it's the Dunkin'-themed Celtics jersey or the jersey paying homage to the MBTA. But who is Pete Rogers, and what inspired his ambitious project? Chris Forsberg goes 1-on-1 with the man behind the viral Photoshops. → Read More
Forsberg: Bloody Derrick White a symbol of C's gritty first half
A banged-up Derrick White on Wednesday perfectly summed up the Celtics at the All-Star break. As Chris Forsberg writes, White is the poster child of a C's team willing to do whatever it takes to get back to a championship stage. → Read More
Forsberg: Evaluating trade assets, targets and possibilities for Brad Stevens
The trade deadline is next week, and the league-best Celtics have some decisions to make. Chris Forsberg runs through the possibilities - big and small - and what assets Brad Stevens can play with as he adds to a championship-caliber roster. → Read More
Forsberg: Stevens thinks C's are 'in the mix,' but examining trade options
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is happy with where his team stands through 50 games, but he acknowledged the potential for growth and suggested the team will ponder options to fortify its depth in advance of next month’s trade deadline. → Read More
'Playoff Al' Horford offers a reminder of what's to come
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford has earned the moniker "Playoff Al" for his ability to step up in the postseason. As our Chris Forsberg writes, "Playoff Al" provided a preview of what's to come with his clutch play on Saturday. → Read More
Forsberg: If history is any indication, Tatum is about to go off
Jayson Tatum's 51-point outburst in Charlotte came almost one full year after his 51-point performance vs. Washington. As our Chris Forsberg writes, if this was the precursor to another second-half launch, the NBA better brace itself. → Read More
Forsberg: Hauser's shooting slump may force Stevens' hand prior to the deadline
It was hoped that Sam Hauser would provide needed scoring punch off of Boston's bench, but a shooting slump has our Chris Forsberg wondering if the Celtics need an upgrade on the wing prior to the trade deadline. → Read More
Forsberg: Our favorite stat for every Celtics player at halfway mark
What to make of the NBA-leading Celtics at the halfway point of their 2022-23 season? Let's turn to the numbers. Our Chris Forsberg shares the most illuminating stat for every key contributor. → Read More
Forsberg: C's generate roster spot, save cash by moving Vonleh
The Celtics traded big man Noah Vonleh to the Spurs in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday. Our Chris Forsberg provides more context to the deal. → Read More
Forsberg: How a wild 2022 shaped the Celtics for whatever comes next
The Celtics faced plenty of adversity in 2022, and as Chris Forsberg writes, these experiences have made Boston a battle-tested bunch ready to take on any challenge that awaits the team in 2023. → Read More
Christmas offers a chance for the Celtics to jump from the naughty to nice list
The Celtics righted the ship Friday night and welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to TD Garden for a Christmas Day showdown. As our Chris Forsberg writes, Boston now gets another shot to shine on the national stage. → Read More
Five ways to cure what ails the slumping Celtics after loss to Pacers
What has gone wrong for the Celtics during this puzzling rough patch? Our Chris Forsberg identifies five things that can immediately help Joe Mazzulla's team get back to their winning ways. → Read More
Forsberg: Brogdon reflects on his start in Boston with Pacers, Bucks coming to town
Malcolm Brogdon's two previous teams visit TD Garden this week, with the Pacers on tap tonight. Chris Forsberg sat down with Boston's bench weapon about his time so far with the C's and his thoughts on his Sixth Man of the Year candidacy. → Read More
Forsberg: A bad week or something worse? Slumping C's have questions to answer
The Celtics are facing some adversity for the first time this season, with the majority of the team battling through a nasty shooting slump. After dropping two straight to the Magic, our Chris Forsberg examines whether it's a temporary speed bump or something more troubling. → Read More
How Robert Williams III's 'out of this world' talents can help Celtics
The Celtics open a holiday homestand to close out the year Friday against Orlando, and what better gift than the return of Robert Williams III. As Chris Forsberg writes, his debut comes at the right time. → Read More
Celtics return to the Bay Area motivated and hungry to put NBA Finals behind them
The motivated Celtics have another chance to show the rest of the NBA that they mean business Saturday night in San Francisco. Our Chris Forsberg is on the scene and suggests this isn't just another regular season game. → Read More
Forsberg: Celtics showcasing newfound depth as part of hot start
One of the more encouraging aspects of the Celtics' blistering start to the 2022-23 season has been the team’s impressive depth. Our Chris Forsberg dives into the numbers behind the C's second unit's success. → Read More