Gary Washburn
The Boston Globe
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Recent articles by Gary:
With a chance to take control of series, there was no excuse for this Celtics performance
They were coming off a big Game 2 win, but aren't good enough to rely on past accomplishments, especially when they haven’t won anything yet. → Read More
A wiser Jason Kidd has brought out the best in Luka Doncic
Dallas has been trying to recapture the magic from 2011 when Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd helped the Mavericks stun the Heat for the title. → Read More
Celtics’ bubble will burst if this approach continues
The Celtics are going to need to increase their toughness, stop screaming at the officials, and stay focused through these types of onslaughts. → Read More
The Celtics advanced because they trust and believe in each other
Despite a heartbreaking Game 5 loss, the Celtics have been resilient and mentally tough. → Read More
How Monty Williams overcame professional struggles, personal tragedy to be named NBA Coach of the Year
Williams’s primary goal is to win a championship, but he has always been a popular coach with his players, a mentor and father figure. → Read More
The reason the Celtics lost Game 5? They were outworked by the Bucks when it mattered most.
The 110-107 loss was one of the worst here in recent memory for a team that played stellar for 3½ quarters. → Read More
With return of Al Horford to Celtics came a better answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Celtics have allowed the Bucks star to shoot open 3-pointers — and he’s missed 14 of 16 of those shots. → Read More
The WNBA’s growing problem: League must find way to keep talented players on rosters
The hard salary cap forces many teams to carry fewer than the maximum 12 players. Plus, the draft is becoming less impactful, with first-round picks not guaranteed to make the roster. → Read More
With a subpar, timid performance from Jayson Tatum, Celtics missed their shot in Game 3
He finished with 10 points on 4-for-19 shooting and 0 of 6 from the 3-point line, and was a non-factor as Boston's fourth-quarter rally came up short. → Read More
Spencer Haywood is one former Laker who has no beef with HBO’s ‘Winning Time’
The series documents Haywood’s drug use throughout the 1979-80 season, his promises to stop using, and his eventual suspension during the NBA Finals. → Read More
11 years sober, Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker turns his attention to helping others
The former NBA star has a cautionary tale — which includes a problematic time as a Celtic and a stint working at Starbucks — and he wants others to benefit from his experience. → Read More
Ime Udoka made all of the right adjustments for Celtics to come away with Game 2 win
It was the Celtics’ defensive adjustment against the two-time MVP that was critical to their success Tuesday. → Read More
Why Jeff Van Gundy believes the Celtics have what it takes to knock off the defending champion Bucks
Van Gundy credited Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens with reshaping the roster to fit coach Ime Udoka’s needs for a standout defense. → Read More
For Celtics, underdog’s role is their favorite stance to take
The Celtics’ primary goals were to remain the hardest-playing team, and understand that Brooklyn remains a dangerous opponent with two mega stars. → Read More
Celtics preparing bid to bring NBA All-Star Game back to Boston
This is the first time the Wyc Grousbeck-led ownership group has taken the next-level steps needed to host the annual event. → Read More
With his second-half coaching adjustments, Ime Udoka positioned the Celtics to win Game 2
There is a trust that Udoka is going to make the proper and necessary adjustments to give the Celtics a chance to compete. → Read More
Celtics ready to counter words with actions on the court in opening series against Nets
The Celtics understand they aren’t the prohibitive favorites in this series despite being the second seed. → Read More
Observance of Ramadan another challenge for some players during NBA playoffs
During the month of Ramadan, followers abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset. → Read More
High-scoring quartet of players will determine outcome of Celtics-Nets series
The Celtics enter this series with payback on their minds. Brooklyn easily disposed of the battered Celtics last season. → Read More
Celtics are keen observers of the play-in — rather than participants — as potential Nets matchup awaits
Boston could have a chance to avenge last year's drubbing against Brooklyn, but Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have a young Cleveland team to get through first. → Read More