A Boston Celtics Blog: 17 Banners and Counting
Returning from a three-day break after a loss to the Pistons, the Boston Celtics (16-11) hosted a Miami Heat team (15-13) that had lost five of its last six games on Friday night. The Celtics won their first matchup against the Heat, separating in the end with a scorching fourth quarter shooting display for a […]
Miami Heat (15-12) at Boston Celtics (15-11) Friday, December 19, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #27 Home Game #14TV: NBCSB, FDSN Sun, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WQAM 104.3 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Miami Heat for the first of 4 games between them this season. They will meet again in Boston on February […]
Herald Rockets owners reportedly in talks to buy, relocate WNBA’s Sun Celtics rookie taught lesson in ‘really tough’ sequence vs. Pistons Brad Stevens dishes on Jayson Tatum’s progress, Celtics’ trade deadline plans Globe What Jaylen Brown said about finishing his career with the Celtics What Brad Stevens said of Celtics’ trade deadline plans Brad Stevens […]
After winning five straight, seven of eight and 10 of 12, the Celtics now find themselves amid a mini two-game losing streak for the first time since early November. The second half against the Bucks was a bit of an uncharacteristic dud. The Pistons game was more competitive, but Detroit made timely plays down the […]
The Celtics entered Monday’s meeting against arguably the most physically imposing front court in the league with one rotation center — Neemias Queta. With Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman out of the rotation for now, Josh Minott has started to handle the backup big minutes. Even Jordan Walsh and Hugo González have found recently themselves […]
The Celtics’ recent success has not only been built on stars and shot creation, but also on a quieter, more structural dominance inside. Over the last two seasons, Boston has found ways to maximize the impact of big men who were once considered marginal NBA players. Over the last few years since Brad Stevens took […]
BOSTON — The Celtics could be without Sam Hauser and Josh Minott ahead of Friday’s game against the Miami Heat. Hauser is still recovering from a left ankle sprain he suffered in Monday night’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, but is listed as probable to play. Minott, meanwhile, is also on the injury report, listed […]
BOSTON — Brad Stevens didn’t know what to expect after the Celtics lost five of last year’s eight rotation players in the offseason. Stevens knew that the team was bringing back several proven, championship players — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard — but also that the team’s ceiling could hinge on the play […]
We’re back! Rough week, but we go on. 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 nerds […]
When the Celtics moved Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons last summer, it was easy to view the trade through a financial lens. Boston needed flexibility. Simons offered shooting, youth, and a smaller expiring deal. It wasn’t a perfect match, but there was enough upside to let it play out and see how he fit within […]
Through his first 21 NBA games, one thing has been made clear about Celtics first round pick Hugo Gonzalez, he impacts winning. According to PBP Stats, the Celtics net rating is 8.9 points better with Gonzalez on the floor vs. when he is on the bench. The sample is small, just 247 minutes, but I […]
Globe ‘Does he even have enough money?’ Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics. Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs, Jalen Brunson named MVP Adam Silver says the NBA may look into giving the Miami Heat relief over the status of Terry Rozier CLNS Media Do […]
BOSTON — Brad Stevens spoke to reporters for the first time since the NBA season began, taking questions on a slew of topics at Celtics practice on Wednesday afternoon. Steven weighed in on the likelihood of Jayson Tatum’s potential return this year and shed light on what the team might do ahead of the February […]
Herald ‘I’ve got to be better’: Why Jaylen Brown blamed himself after Celtics’ loss to Pistons Late miscues derail big game from Celtics stars in loss to Pistons Globe Cade Cunningham explained why he ‘loves’ competing against the Celtics Jaylen Brown on heated exchange, physicality against the Pistons Celtics go cold again, fall to Cade […]
I make no secret about the fact that I love transaction season. Trades are exciting! Trade rumors and speculation is fun because there’s always the hope of something great happening. That doesn’t mean I’m very good at trade ideas. I don’t have delusions of grandeur or refer to myself as the Picasso of the Trade […]
The Boston Celtics went down in painful fashion against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Once again, a glaring hole at the backup big man spot — and the inability to corral defensive rebounds — reared its head in what is becoming a familiar trend in Celtics losses this season. Joe Mazzulla has attempted to […]
1. Ice Cold Shooting Much like the temperatures outside on a cold December night in Boston, the Celtics shooting was incredibly ice cold, especially from three, and that turned out to be the great equalizer that led to their loss to the Pistons. The Celtics as a team struggled from three point range as they […]
BOSTON — The clock turned back more than 30 years throughout Monday night’s Celtics–Pistons clash. Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart (not Thomas) made it clear what the plan was: go right after Boston, physically. In the third quarter, with 5:01 remaining and standing next to Jaylen Brown while awaiting an Ausar Thompson free-throw attempt, Stewart wrestled with […]
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in scoring (34 points), rebounds (8), assists (7), and blocks (3) in Monday night’s 112-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. But, at the postgame podium, he made one thing clear: he wasn’t happy with his performance. “I got to be better,” Brown said. “I wasn’t good enough for […]
After three days off, the Boston Celtics returned to the court hosting the Detroit Pistons. Boston hadn’t played at home since the Los Angeles Lakers visited TD Garden on December 5th. In an evenly matched game, both teams traded leads all night, however Boston let Detroit creep away with it late, the Pistons securing a […]
BOSTON — Sam Hauser left Monday’s Celtics game against the Detroit Pistons with a left ankle sprain. Hauser had played for 4 minutes, missing his sole three-point attempt, before asking out of the game. Shortly after he headed to the locker room, the Celtics announced he was questionable to return. The Celtics forward has been […]
Herald Celtics trade season preview: Will Boston make moves ahead of February deadline? Ex-Celtic Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two weeks with illness Globe Pistons at Celtics: With winning streak snapped, Boston hosts East-leading Detroit Visit from Pistons a chance for Celtics to solidify themselves among Eastern Conference contenders CelticsBlog The Maine Event: checking […]
Detroit Pistons (20-5) at Boston Celtics (15-10)Monday, December 15, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #26, Home Game #13TV: PeacockRadio: 95.5 Sports Hub, 97.1 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Detroit Pistons for the 3rd of 4 games between them this season. The Pistons won the first game 119-113 in Detroit on October 26. […]
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics (15-10) will look to bounce back from a Thursday night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks when they host the Detroit Pistons (20-5) on Monday. But, as they look to get back on track, they could be without Payton Pritchard, who is listed as questionable due to a neck right neck […]
Can the Celtics beat Detroit again? The Detroit Pistons (20-5) sit atop the Eastern Conference and have shown the consistency of a legitimate contender. A few weeks ago, however, Boston (15-10) pulled off a mild upset, defeating Detroit 117-114 at TD Garden during the NBA Cup group phase. The Pistons entered that night riding a […]