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10 takeaways from the Celtics’ third straight loss in Detroit

#1 – Jaylen Brown scoring performance 41 points on 65% True Shooting, 12 made shots, 12 made free throws — Jaylen Brown looked like himself offensively last night. As we’ve seen before, he didn’t hesitate to go after mismatches like Duncan Robinson in the first quarter. As we’ll look into in #4, the Celtics also […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

“We gotta figure it out”: Jaylen Brown admits 41-bomb vs. Pistons wasn’t enough for winless Celtics

Jaylen Brown gave the Celtics everything he had in search of their first win of the season over the Pistons on Sunday — well, mostly everything. Boston and Detroit squared off at Little Caesars Arena, with the Celtics chasing their first win after back-to-back losses defined by single-quarter defensive collapses. Brown took matters into his […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Celtics offensive rebounding woes continue in 119-113 loss to Pistons

After a lackluster outing in New York, Boston was looking for a bounce back in the Motor City. Jaylen Brown impressed with 41 points (5-of-9 from 3, 12-of-15 from the line), six rebounds, and four assists, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard chipped in 15 and 21 each, but the Celtics lost to the Pistons 119-113. […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/26/25

Herald Celtics struggling with predictable problem amid 0-2 start Globe From opening tip with ‘Roundball Rock’ on, NBA return to NBC off to a good start Game 3: Celtics-Pistons preview, injury report, notes Braintree’s Nicolas Timberlake taken by Maine Celtics in NBA G League Draft CelticsBlog Three big questions as Celtics look for their first […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Boston Celtics (0-2) at Detroit Pistons (1-1) Game #3 10/26/25

Boston Celtics (0-2) at Detroit Pistons (1-1)Sunday, October 26, 20253:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #3, Road Game #2TV: NBCSB,  FDSNDT, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.1 The Ticket, SiriusXMLittle Caesars Arena After losses to the Knicks and 76ers, the Celtics look for their first win of the season as they visit the Detroit Pistons. This is […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Three big questions as Celtics look for their first win in Detroit

1.  How does Boston respond after an 0-2 start?  Two games into the season, the Celtics are still looking for their first win. Granted, their two opponents — Philadelphia and New York — have high postseason ambitions, but that’s beside the point. Against the 76ers, Boston blew a 13-point fourth-quarter lead. On Friday night against […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Are the Celtics now immune to criticism?

They give out a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, but to my knowledge, the award has never gone to a Celtics writer. Not sure why. Criticism isn’t inherently positive or negative, it’s just an analysis of the quality of things. And here in Boston, we have a long history of criticizing our team, and I personally […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Celtics need more cowbell

Forty-eight minutes. That’s the regulation length of an NBA basketball game and if you ask head coach Joe Mazzulla, it’s the complete length of time that his team needs to play Celtics basketball to win games. Despite starting the season with two losses — a one-point heartbreaker at home to the 76ers and Friday’s thumping […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/25/25

Herald Celtics struggling with predictable problem amid 0-2 start Hugo Gonzalez looks like savvy Celtics draft pick in ‘awesome’ NBA debut Celtics can’t complete comeback, lose to Knicks in playoff rematch Globe Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez makes NBA debut, shows promise in loss to Knicks Jaylen Brown, Celtics struggle early, can’t finish rally in loss […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

10 takeaways from another night of learning in New York

#1 – Hugo Gonzalez brought life to the Celtics Looking at the box score, you wouldn’t think Hugo Gonzalez had that big of an impact: only six points, one assist, and two steals. Yet, you could also notice that the Celtics won by seven points in the 22 minutes he was on the floor. How? […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Boston Celtics (0-1) at New York Knicks (1-0) Game #2 10/24/25

Boston Celtics (0-1) at New York Knicks (1-0)Friday, October 24, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #2 Road Game #1TV: Prime VideoRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub,  98.7 ESPN, Sirius XMMadison Square Garden The Celtics move from one division rival to another as they head to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. This is […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/24/25

Herald Jaylen Brown calls out NBA for handling of sports betting: ‘A lot more could have been done’ Celtics’ Anfernee Simons ‘in shock’ over Chauncey Billups arrest Celtics big man ruled out for Knicks matchup with concussion Three ex-Celtics players arrested by FBI in massive gambling investigations Celtics stumble in first crunch-time test without Jayson […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Celtics fans are optimistic (NBA Reacts Results)

Before the first game of the season we posted an NBA Reacts survey to see how Celtics fans are feeling about the upcoming season. It seems like Boston fans are a lot more optimistic than the general consensus is with this team. Perhaps those high numbers were influenced by a generally very positive preseason performance. […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons weigh in on NBA sports gambling arrests

NEW YORK CITY — This time last year, Anfernee Simons was living in Portland and playing under Trail Blazers head coach Chauncy Billups. Life changes quickly. Today, Simons is a member of the Boston Celtics, preparing for a primetime Friday night showdown against the New York Knicks. And, across the country, in what’s become the […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Anfernee Simons received a text praising his defense before Celtics debut

BOSTON — Anfernee Simons flashed the defensive focus from his offseason immediately on opening night. He chased down Tyrese Maxey in transition and ripped the ball from him as Maxey arrived at the rim, breaking up one of the many 76ers breakouts that cost Boston. Elsewhere, Simons swiped the ball from Joel Embiid sneaking behind […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Derrick White’s Opening Night was a prelude to something bigger

Last season, Derrick White had four games with at least 20 field goal attempts. With a team-high 20 FGA on Wednesday night, he reached that mark in game one against the Sixers. This wasn’t White’s most prolific shooting night, but it’s a sign that he’s ready to accept more responsibility. There was a level of […]

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4 months ago | 1 read

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/23/25

Herald Three ex-Celtics players arrested by FBI in massive gambling investigations Celtics stumble in first crunch-time test without Jayson Tatum Celtics crumble late, blow double-digit lead in season-opening loss to 76ers Globe Off-white, on point: Celtics 2025-2026 season opener fit check Celtics ready to embrace the growing pains that will come this season Celtics show […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Neemias Queta excels as starting center

The Boston Celtics lost a nailbiter to the Philadelphia 76ers in their debut game of the ’25-26 NBA season. The game came down to the wire, with Payton Pritchard getting two attempts at a game winner in the final 10 seconds, but unable to get either to drop in a 117-116 loss. It always leaves […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Celtics lose season opener to Sixers 117-116

In a wide-open Eastern Conference, measuring up against fellow playoff hopefuls is of the utmost importance for the regular season. The Boston Celtics got their first look at another team with big question marks in the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. Boston’s primary scoring trio – Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard – got off to […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Philadelphia 76ers (0-0)  at  Boston Celtics (0-0) Game #1 10/22/25

Philadelphia 76ers (0-0)  at  Boston Celtics (0-0)Wednesday, October 22, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #1, Home Game #1TV:  NBCSB, NBCSP, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub,  97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics begin the season by hosting one of their oldest rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers. This is the first of 4 games between these two teams […]

4 months ago | 9 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/22/25

Herald Wyc Grousbeck: Jayson Tatum ‘expected to not’ return to Celtics this season New details revealed about Kristaps Porzingis’ mystery postseason illness How Marcus Smart, Al Horford performed in Lakers, Warriors debuts Celtics season preview: New era of Boston basketball tips off vs. 76ers Jaylen Brown listed as questionable for Celtics’ season opener vs. 76ers […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Jaylen Brown not making it about himself entering crucial Celtics season

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown surprised me most this training camp. Nothing that happened on the floor changed my view on how this season will play out for him, Brown as likely as anyone to ride the highs-and-lows of suffering the losses and major injury that these Celtics did. But his first statement upon arrival Media […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

76ers vs. Celtics

Neemias Queta excels as starting center Celtics lose season opener to Sixers 117-116 Three questions as Celtics open season against 76ers

4 months ago | 3 reads