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Back in mid-November, the Celtics found themselves sitting with a 5-7 record – still searching for consistency, struggling to close out tight games and trying to find their identity. Since that point, they’ve looked like a mature and battle-tested team that has the answers to the test. The Celtics are playing inspired basketball and have […]
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Keeping the engine running and their three-game winning streak alive was the top priority for the Celtics on Friday night. So the team leaned on its roots against the LeBron James- and Luka Dončić-less Lakers: returning to the philosophy of Mazzulla-ball. It took only seven minutes and nine seconds into the first quarter for Boston […]
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With Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart all sidelined, this watered-down version of Celtics-Lakers didn’t carry quite the same weight as many others over the years. But, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jordan Walsh and Payton Pritchard ensured Celtics fans still got their money’s worth. Brown led the way with 30 points, 8 […]
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Herald Lakers rule out Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart for Celtics matchup; LeBron James doubtful Celtics roll into Lakers matchup by routing Wizards without Jaylen Brown Globe Breaking down Celtics forward Jordan Walsh’s off-court fashion glow-up Celtics F Josh Minott calls out NBA refereeing this season Report: Former Celtics owner drops $58 million on Hamptons mansion […]
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Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) at Boston Celtics (13 -9)Friday, December 5, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #23, Home Game #12TV: Prime VideoRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, ESPNRadio, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Lakers for the first of 2 meetings this season. They will meet for a 2nd, and final, time in Los Angeles on […]
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BOSTON — The Boston Celtics (13-9) and Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) will both be coming off Thursday night wins when they face each other on Friday at TD Garden. The Celtics blew out the Washington Wizards by 45 points, while it took a Rui Hachimura game-winner for the Lakers to beat the Toronto Raptors. But, […]
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#1 – Assists percentage through the roof The Celtics are dead last in assist percentage this season, with an assist on only 56.5% of their baskets. This is directly linked to Boston’s huge tendency to lean on isolation, especially with Jaylen Brown. Last night, as the Celtics’ go-to guy was resting, the team needed to […]
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The Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital, with their revamped defensive approach playing a pivotal role in the victory. Before the season, coach Joe Mazzulla talked about playing to the strengths of his new roster. On offense that meant welcoming the idea of taking fewer threes as the Celtics lost some […]
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A lot has happened since Boston’s first matchup with the Washington Wizards. Nearly a month apart from their first encounter, the result of a Boston blowout victory remained constant, but the Celtics find themselves in a different spot than the 4-5 record they sported after that early November matchup. Another constant is the team’s usage […]
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Everyone on Boston’s sideline felt as cool as a New England night in December as the Celtics trampled the Wizards in D.C. But the biggest smile came from Derrick White, decked out in a warm-up. White’s 30-point near-double-double helped the Celtics dismantle the Wizards on Thursday night, delivering Boston’s highest scoring output of the season […]
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WASHINGTON D.C. — For the vast majority of basketball players, nothing is more energizing than scoring. The sound of the ball swishing through the net. The points on the scoreboard. The dejected look on the opponent’s face. The rousing cheers. It’s no secret; how many times have you heard coaches lament how missed shots impacted […]
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Celtics play-by-play announcer Drew Carter coined a new phrase during Boston’s blowout win over the Wizards: ‘Walshington D.C.’ Jordan Walsh set a new career high with 22 points and he did not miss a shot. Meanwhile, Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points to go along with 9 assists and 7 rebounds as neither player […]
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Herald Jaylen Brown ruled out for Celtics’ matchup vs. Wizards Globe Ex-Celtics center Luke Kornet makes game-saving block during Spurs-Magic Celtics at Wizards: Jaylen Brown doubtful for Boston’s trip to Washington CelticsBlog Jordan Walsh making plays means everything Celtics injury report reveals star will miss Wizards game High IQ plays of Week 6 Should Boston […]
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Boston Celtics (12-9) at Washington Wizards (3-17) Thursday, December 4, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #22, Road Game #11TV: NBCSB, Monumental Sports Network, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 106.7 The Fan, Sirius XMCapital One Arena The Celtics host the Washington Wizards for the 2nd of 3 meetings between these two teams this season. The Celtics beat the […]
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Washington, D.C. — The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown when they face the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Brown will miss his first game of the season with a non-COVID illness after previously being listed as doubtful. The rest of the team, with the exception of Jayson Tatum, is available. For the Wizards, Alex […]
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We’re back! And we might actually be really good?! Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and […]
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After seasons of growth, adjustment, and the search for a meaningful role, the ascension of Jordan Walsh is now officially underway. What makes his emergence even more remarkable is how unlikely it seemed even heading into this season. Fresh off a standout Summer League, Walsh looked poised to make noise—until a preseason injury slammed the […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is back on the trade market, and rumors are gaining momentum once again. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo is working closely with his agent, Alex Saratsis, to navigate the 30-year-old’s uncertain future. Talks are expected to include the possibility of a split, which would open the door for multiple suitors eager to […]
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A couple of weeks ago, Jeff Clark explored the possibility of the C’s trading for former All-Star Domantas Sabonis. His box score stuffing brand of basketball was enticing, but ultimately both he and the CelticsBlog comment section weren’t super enthused at the idea of adding the Sacramento Kings five-man. That doesn’t mean that the Celtics […]
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Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play in Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards, the Celtics announced on Wednesday afternoon. The Celtics star is dealing with a non-COVID illness. Outside of Brown, the team’s injury report is clear, with both Derrick White (right calf contusion) and Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain) both off the injury report […]
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Herald ‘Grown man’ and a ‘dog’: Youngest Celtics make key plays to beat Knicks Jaylen Brown drops 42 as Celtics knock off Knicks in statement win Globe Celtics players and coaches praise rookie Hugo González for defensive efforts Jordan Walsh earns ‘grown man’ compliment from Jaylen Brown after recent surge Jaylen Brown’s 42-point outburst leads […]
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#1 – Doctor Jaylen and Mister Brown Jaylen Brown’s start to the game brought us back to that Playoff series against the New York Knicks last season, when it felt like he couldn’t find his way and was losing the ball a lot. After the first quarter, he had more turnovers than field goals made, […]
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It took more than Jaylen Brown’s 42 points for the Celtics to conquer the Knicks on Tuesday night. It took much, much more. Over five weeks since their last meeting, Boston and New York have taken drastically different paths, even though both teams won 11 games during that stretch. The Knicks emerged as one of […]
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BOSTON — For a moment there, it didn’t look like Tuesday night’s game against the New York Knicks was destined to be Jaylen Brown’s night. The Celtics star stepped out of bounds on the first play of the game, lost the ball again over a minute later, and — hounded by Josh Hart — missed […]
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The Boston Celtics returned home to TD Garden to face the second-placed New York Knickerbockers on Tuesday night. Both teams took turn throwing haymakers throughout the game, but it was the Celtics led by Jaylen Brown and Hugo Gonzalez who rallied the home team, as Boston won their 12th game of the year, 123-117. Derrick […]
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