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The Boston Celtics were able to bounce back from a tight loss in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves with an even tighter win in Cleveland vs the Cavaliers. In the absence of Derrick White, Payton Pritchard had a monster game putting up 42 points on 68% shooting from the field. Over the years, the Celtics […]
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Jordan Walsh played the best game of his young career against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Walsh has now started seven consecutive games for the Celtics and appears to be growing in confidence with each start. The 21-year-old rangy wing did it all on a night that the Celtics were supposed to be dead […]
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BOSTON — Xavier Tillman has never, ever been the quiet guy in a room. “For as long as I’ve been alive, I’ve been known as a talker,” Tillman said. “You ask my mom and my siblings, I’ve always been a talker. I’ve always felt comfortable enough to speak my opinion. Whether you take it or […]
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Let’s see if I understand Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. Basically, everything is relative to the observer. For example, if you check the box score of the Celtics 117-115 nailbiter in Cleveland, the teams clocked in at a 96.5 pace, meaning that each team had 96 possessions over the 48 minutes of game time. That’s […]
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Mark Aboyoun The Celtics are a good team — not great, not bad, just solid. Their performances so far have reflected that. When everyone is locked in, they can compete with anyone in the league. But when they’re not, they tend to drop games they should be winning. 20 games in, 11 wins, it’s fair […]
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Herald Cavaliers player rips team after home loss to shorthanded Celtics Payton Pritchard’s monster game powers undermanned Celtics past Cavaliers Celtics add former Nets starter to G League team Globe Cavaliers’ Jaylon Tyson criticized teammates after loss vs. Celtics Payton Pritchard scores 42 as Celtics beat Cavaliers in a thriller: 7 takeaways Payton Pritchard bounces […]
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1. Next Man Up Mentality In a game where the Celtics were missing Neemias Queta and Derrick White on the second half of a back-to-back, Boston was able to go on the road in Cleveland and defeat one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics did a great job all around as […]
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Celtics leader Jaylen Brown went from scoring 41 points on Saturday to just 19 on Sunday, but it was the weekend-closing performance in Cleveland that reinforced what Boston already knew. Brown isn’t chasing personal accolades or league-wide praise. He’s using his amplified voice, his presence, and his example to steer a remodeled Celtics team through […]
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It had been a frustrating start of the season for Payton Pritchard, but in the Celtics 117-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, he finally had his breakout game. payton needed a game like this — jack (@janderson22_) December 1, 2025 Pritchard only had five games of 20+ points and one 30-point game […]
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The Boston Celtics faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena Sunday night. Boston rebounded after a tough loss in Minny last night with a well-rounded team performance to record a nail-biting 117-115 win. Payton Pritchard was on fire from start to finish as he led Boston with 42 points on the night, Jaylen […]
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The Maine Celtics continue winning — and it’s seemingly a different player stepping up every night. The Celtics’ G League affiliate has won 6 straight games to improve to 6-3 on the season after an 0-3 start to the year. On Sunday, in a 122-95 win over the Westchester Knicks, it was Celtics guard Stefan […]
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Herald Celtics rule out two starters for road matchup with Cavaliers Anthony Edwards outduels Jaylen Brown as Celtics fall to Timberwolves Globe Joe Mazzulla makes comical football comparison to avoid negative comments about officiating Neemias Queta posts career highs in points and rebounds in Celtics loss to Timberwolves Celtics fall to Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves despite […]
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Boston Celtics (10-9) at Cleveland Cavaliers (12-8)Sunday, November 30, 20256:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #20 Road Game #10TV: NBCSB, FDSN, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WFAM/WMMSRocket Arena The Celtics visit the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2nd of 3 meetings between these two teams. The Celtics won the first game 125-105 at Boston on October 29. They […]
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#1 – Jaylen Brown generated 58 points out of 115 Another impressive offensive game from Jaylen Brown. While the other offensive creators struggled to get going, JB was on fire from the jump, and it kept the Celtics in the game. As Rudy Gobert was often in drop coverage, Brown’s ability to punish it with […]
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The Celtics will be without Neemias Queta and Derrick White when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Queta is out with left ankle sprain injury management after spraining his ankle last Sunday, while White is out with a right calf contusion. Jaylen Brown, who was on Saturday’s injury report with low back spasms, […]
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The Boston Celtics faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season on Saturday night, Minnesota making a timely second-half push to grab the win. This was just the third time in eleven tries they defeated Boston since Anthony Edwards entered the league. This matchup was expected to be one of the […]
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With Boston back at full strength, the Celtics geared up for what was sure to be another close battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves and this matchup did not disappoint. In another hard fought game, the Celtics were not able to hold off the Timberwolves in this matchup as they lost 119-115. Jaylen Brown led the […]
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The Celtics will have their full roster (minus Jayson Tatum) available ahead of Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaylen Brown, who was listed as questionable with low back spasms, is available to play, as is Neemias Queta, who was questionable with a left ankle sprain suffered last Sunday. Queta missed one game with the […]
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Boston Celtics (10-8) at Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8)Saturday, November 29, 20255:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #19, Road Game #15TV: NBA-TV, NBCSB, FDSNRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, IHeart/Wolves AppTarget Center The Celtics are on the road to visit the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first of 2 games between them this season. They will meet for a second, and […]
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Herald Celtics’ new schedule revealed after NBA Cup elimination Jaylen Brown, Derrick White appear on Celtics’ injury report ahead of Timberwolves game First quarter of the NBA season chock with surprises (Suns, Raptors) and disappointments (Clippers, Kings) Celtics at Timberwolves preview: Boston takes on Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla could take plenty from Mike […]
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The Celtics could be shorthanded when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Neemias Queta remains questionable after spraining his left ankle in Sunday’s win over the Orlando Magic, while Jaylen Brown is questionable with lower back spasms. Derrick White, meanwhile, is probable to play with a right calf contusion. It’s a good sign that […]
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Globe Celtics center Amari Williams earns praise from Jaylen Brown in his NBA debut Jayson Tatum’s recovery, synergy with Maine, late-game foul logic, and other Celtics observations CelticsBlog Celtics center had no idea this moment was coming — but he was ready Trading Anfernee Simons to all 30 teams (part 2) NESN Jaylen Brown Makes […]
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This is a continuation from part 1 which you can find here. Dallas Mavericks Simons and a smaller contract (like Chris Boucher) almost works with Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson. Here again, in theory the money could work if you rerouted a small salary elsewhere. The Celtics would get a quality big man and while […]
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BOSTON — Celtics rookie center Amari Williams appeared destined for a full season in the G League. Then, in one of the biggest games of the year thus far, he was suddently tasked with slowing down Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, playing substantial rotation minutes, and helping securing the game-saving rebound. On Wednesday, the Celtics […]
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Herald Celtics notebook: Two-way rookie steps up in upset of Pistons Celtics, down one starter, upset East-leading Pistons in instant classic Globe Derrick White breaks out of slump and other takeaways from Celtics win over Pistons The Celtics rose to the occasion and halted the Pistons’ win streak. How did they do it? With teamwork […]
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