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After an extended travel break, the Boston Celtics are back in action today for a stateside matinee against the Philadelphia 76ers in London. Meanwhile, back in America, the Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped to 5.5 games out of the No. 1 seed and Isaiah Thomas was fined $20,000 for his hit on Andrew Wiggins.

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Gordon Hayward is out of his ankle brace, Isaiah Thomas may not see his tribute video on the same day as Paul Pierce's retirement ceremony and the Celtics look to stretch their six-game winning streak London-style in their special matinee matchup against the 76ers

Brad Stevens and his Celtics team have their sights set on practice, execution, and more practice as the men in green ring in the New Year across the Atlantic. Stevens comments on Hayward's progression and the team's time in Europe.

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Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens spoke with the media on a conference call from London at 9 a.m. EST Wednesday, in advance of the team's Thursday afternoon game against the Philadelphia 76ers at London's O2 Arena. Stevens touched on Gordon Hayward's ankle brace, Marcus Morris' minutes restriction and much more.

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Cole Zwicker makes his triumphant return to the show with Matt Ignal and Evan Valenti hosting.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected after clotheslining Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins to the floor.  Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had some choice words for the Boston Celtics before they play in a much-anticipated game in London.  The Celtics also stayed at the #2 spot on the NBA Power Rankings. Play one-day fantasy basketball for a chance to win a share of $10,000 with the code: CLNS at DraftKings.com!

Tuesday Tirades: Evan Valenti and Zaire deliver their hot takes for the second half of the year.

1:00 - Boston Celtics will have best record in the East

5:45 - Jaylen Brown is trending in the wrong direction

18:16 - Terry Rozier will carve out larger role

The Boston Celtics are just past the halfway point of their season. Today the team is flying to London to prepare for its game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. LaVar Ball said he wouldn't take shots at Lakers head coach Luke Walton. Ball even agreed with Magic Johnson he wouldn't critique Walton. Ball could only last just under half of a season before he felt he needed to chime in.

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Sam Sheehan, Lucky's Pipe, and the Ignal brothers talk about a variety of Celtics topics on this Monday Mailbag.

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The Boston Celtics beat the Nets 87-85 in Brooklyn for their 6th straight victory. Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 21 points. The win moves the Celtics to 33-10 and the season as they now head to London to face the Philadelphia 76ers.

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