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3s A Plenty: Why The Celtics Might Just Sink The Competition!

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NBA teams are fuelling their dreams with 3-pointers! Can the Celtics cash in an 18th title?

As the NBA gears up for the highly anticipated 2024-25 season, teams like the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors are making it clear: the priority this year is to shoot more from beyond the arc. The Celtics notably took 55% of their shots from three-point range during preseason, signalling a shift towards a more perimeter-oriented game. This strategy aligns with the league’s recent trend of placing emphasis on 3-point shooting, leading to more exciting gameplay and higher scores. Fans can expect to see plenty of long-range bombs that might just have defenders checking their glasses!

Opening night is just around the corner, and experts have put on their fortune-telling hats, making bold predictions about which teams will dominate this season. Will the Thunder finally break through and challenge the Celtics, or will Boston’s roster, led by Jayson Tatum, prove too powerful? As commentators toss around their predictions for MVP, Finals winners, and trades, it’s clear that no team can be underestimated after the unpredictability of the last few seasons. Ladies and gentlemen, grab your popcorn; the NBA drama is about to unfold!

But as exciting as the thought of high-scoring games is, can anyone stop the Celtics from snagging their 18th championship banner? Boston’s recent banner-raising ceremony certainly adds fuel to their fire. While teams in both conferences prepare to knock them down a peg, the Celtics remain on a mission to establish their dominance in the league! And don't count out the other big hitters; the likes of the Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up to leap into contention with their fittingly named squad.

As we dive deeper into the season, players’ homecoming games will add an emotional edge to the matchups. Established stars like Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan are set to face their former teams, which is bound to create some interesting narratives and personal rivalries. Keep your eyes peeled as the competition heats up!

Interestingly, the Celtics' loaded roster, paired with their championship mentality, could make this season one for the history books. Did you know that the Celtics, historically the most-decorated team in NBA history, are looking to cement their legacy even further? With a combination of veteran experience and newfound talent, they’re in prime position to rewrite their own story.

If you're not buzzing with excitement yet, here’s a fun fact to tickle your fancy: The NBA has seen six different champions in the past six years, an unprecedented level of unpredictability! So gear up, because the 2024-25 NBA season promises to be yet another thrilling ride with unexpected twists and turns along the way!

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Celtics, Warriors Among NBA Teams Aiming to Shoot More 3s in ... (Sportico.com)

The Boston Celtics took 55% of their shots from 3-point range in the preseason, as many teams look to attempt more 3s in the 2024-25 NBA season.

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NBA 2024-25 opening night - Experts' picks for East, West and NBA ... (ESPN.co.uk)

A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our NBA experts pick the East, West and NBA Finals -- and which team is most likely to make a trade.

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NBA 2024-25 predictions: Luka for MVP? And will the Knicks win it all? (The Guardian)

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Trending Topics: Early 2025 NBA Finals predictions | NBA.com (NBA.com)

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NBA predictions: Can anyone stop the Thunder's Western ... (FOXSports.com)

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NBA predictions: Expert picks for Finals winner, regular-season ... (CBSSports.com)

CBS Sports NBA experts are predicting how each conference will finish, 1-15, plus their title picks.

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NBA Opening Night scores, live updates: Celtics hang 18th banner ... (Yahoo Sports)

In Boston, the Celtics will hang an 18th championship banner — one more than the Lakers for the most in NBA history. With a loaded roster led by Jayson Tatum ...

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Top 5 homecoming games for the 2024-25 NBA season (NBC4 Washington)

Klay Thompson, Paul George and DeMar DeRozan are among the top NBA players who will face their former team during the 2024-25 season.

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Starting 5, Oct. 22: Welcome To Opening Night | NBA.com (NBA.com)

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Celtics celebrate their 18th NBA title with banner-raising and ring ... (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

The NBA's most-decorated franchise celebrated its latest championship Tuesday night in a ceremony before opening night against the New York Knicks.

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NBA 2024-25 season preview: Can anyone stop the Boston Celtics ... (CNN)

The NBA has thrown up six different champions in the past six years, and this upcoming season, which tips off Tuesday, will likely be just as unpredictable.

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NBA Season Begins With 24 Blue Devils on Opening Day Rosters (GoDuke.com)

With opening night in the NBA set for Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Duke men's basketball program has 24 members of The Brotherhood on opening-day rosters.

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LeBron, Bronny James first father-son duo to play in NBA regular ... (NBC Southern California)

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, shared the court Tuesday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2024 regular season.

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LeBron, Bronny James play together to make NBA history (NBA.com)

LeBron and Bronny checked into the game together with four minutes left in the second quarter, prompting a big ovation from the home crowd.

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Lebron, Bronny James become first father and son to play NBA ... (Axios)

LeBron James and Bronny James made history when they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers in the season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on ...

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Will Celtics repeat? Experts make 2025 NBA Finals predictions (Yahoo Sports)

Can the Celtics end the NBA's drought of back-to-back champs? Here's a roundup of expert picks for the 2024-25 champion.

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LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son ... (CBS News)

Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota ...

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NBA Opening Night scores, live updates: Celtics hang 18th banner ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have combined to win nearly half (35 of 78) of the NBA championships since the league's inception, and the two ...

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Celtics bury Knicks, tie NBA 3-point record with 29 - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

The Celtics spent the end of Tuesday's win over the Knicks attempting to break the NBA's single game 3-point record after tying the mark with 29 early in ...

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Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3-pointers in win over Knicks | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Boston ties the record set by Milwaukee in 2020, but misses its final 13 3-point attempts in its effort to break the NBA record.

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Seven LeBron-Bronny moments from Lakers preseason that led to ... (ESPN)

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LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with father-son appearance (Voice of America)

The James' double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr, who made baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father ...

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NBA Becomes More International Than Ever (beIN SPORTS USA)

The NBA announced that it has 125 international players from 43 countries across its 30 franchises, matching the previous record for international ...

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NBA 2024-25: Africa providing 'incredible talent' for world's top league (BBC Sport)

As the new NBA season tips off, players like Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama continue to demonstrate Africa's influence on the competition.

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Lebron James and Bronny James make NBA history as father-son ... (Sky Sports)

LeBron James and Bronny James featured on court together during the Los Angeles Lakers 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves; James duo become ...

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Seven LeBron-Bronny moments from Lakers preseason that led to ... (ESPN.co.uk)

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LeBron and Bronny James share court, make NBA history as Lakers ... (Aljazeera.com)

LeBron James shared the court with his 20-year-old son Bronny and later called the moment 'one of the greatest gifts'.

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LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history in 'crazy moment' (The Independent)

The James duo became the first father and son to play together in the NBA or even be in the league at the same time.

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LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history as they play ... (Sky News)

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2024-25 NBA VR Schedule | NBA.com (NBA.com)

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