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With 5:26 remaining in the fourth quarter in Milwaukee, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulled all starters off the floor. It wasn’t a call to the bench to signal a job well done — it was an admission of defeat, an acknowledgment that Boston’s five-game winning streak had come to an end. No Giannis Antetokounmpo for […]
It had been a while since the Celtics had played a game and they looked rusty on Thursday night, especially in the 2nd half. Kyle Kuzma’s 31 points and Bobby Portis’ 27 led the way for the Bucks in their 116-101 win over Boston. For the C’s, Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Jordan Walsh […]
Boston Celtics (15-9) at Milwaukee Bucks (10-15)Thursday, November 11, 20258:00 PM ETTV: NBCSB, FDSWI, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTMJ (103..3), Sirius XMRegular Season Game #25, Road Game #13Fiserv Forum The Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks for the first of 4 games between these two teams this season. They will play in Boston on February 1 […]
Globe Jaylen Brown reveals Kevin Garnett as his favorite Celtic of all time ‘Every single guy has something to prove’: Bill Simmons tried to explain Celtics’ strong start Celtics at Bucks: Boston seeking sixth straight win in trip to Milwaukee Celtics remain mum on a potential return by Jayson Tatum this season CelticsBlog Three Big […]
After an eventful summer, the Celtics’ offensive identity has shifted in subtle but meaningful ways this season. As we are getting closer to Christmas, we can start using statistics with the confidence that they reflect reality. For example, the playtype data. These metrics from NBA.com give insights to better understand a team’s offensive approach. Therefore, […]
The Celtics travel to Milwaukee for their first meeting with the Bucks this season. Here are three questions before tipoff. Can Boston keep its momentum? The Celtics have won five straight and eight of their last 10. They now face a Bucks team off to a difficult start, sitting 10th in the East at 10-15. […]
Tis the season. The season of Jordan Walsh. What still feels like a fever dream, Jordan Walsh continues to establish himself as one of the driving forces behind the Celtics’ surge over the past month. There’s a lot to love about what Walsh is doing on the basketball court, so let’s dive into all the […]
The Boston Celtics are now 24 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, and hold a 15-9 record. They currently sit at third in the Eastern Conference after losing Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, and Jayson Tatum has yet to log a single minute of game time. Their replacements? Anfernee Simons, Luka […]
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum practically lit the internet on fire when he posted more than three minutes of workout videos on his Instagram story on Tuesday, revealing that he’s been cleared to play 1-on-1 basketball — and that he’s continuing to progress nicely after rupturing his Achilles tendon last May. Now, the Celtics is just […]
When the Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, they’ll be without Chris Boucher (non-COVID illness), as well as two-way players Ron Harper Jr. (right knee sprain) and Amari Williams (right hand hairline fracture). Both Harper Jr and Williams sustained those injuries in Sunday’s Maine Celtics win against the College Park Skyhawks. Harper Jr. left […]
Herald Joe Mazzulla addresses potential Jayson Tatum return after Celtics star’s latest rehab step Globe Plenty of reasons why the Celtics have streaked to the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference CelticsBlog Trade season primer: should the Boston Celtics be buyers? High IQ plays of Week 7 ESPN NBA Power Rankings: What is each […]
We’re back! And we’re confirmed to be a good NBA team — “gap season” what? 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 […]
‘Tis the season for cheesy, feel-good, family friendly movies. You know, the kind where the main characters are introduced, some kind of crisis occurs, they have to overcome obstacles and trials, and somehow it all works out in the end for a happily ever after. Technically, the Celtics have already gone through all those stages […]
Globe Jaylen Brown takes shot at ‘flopping’ MVPs NBA analysts intrigued by Celtics’ odds to win the East, Jayson Tatum return ‘more interesting by the day’ Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has taken his game to another level, and opponents have noticed CelticsBlog Derrick […]
Since arriving in Boston, Derrick White has ascended through the ranks of NBA role players and become something much more substantial. He’s a star — not defined by championship hardware and subjective accolades, but by impact and how essential he is to winning basketball. This season has thrown new challenges his way, and he’s hit […]
Herald Five reasons why Celtics have become surprise Eastern Conference contenders Celtics vault to third place in East by beating Raptors for fifth straight win Even without Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ offense has been one of NBA’s best Globe Derrick White, Celtics knock off Raptors for fifth straight win: 8 takeaways Celtics extend win streak to […]
Jaylen Brown has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. Brown averaged 34 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists, leading the Celtics to wins over the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Toronto Raptors. He shot 53.8% from the field, 47.1% from three, and 88.9% from […]
#1 – Queta generated 19 points through screens Neemias Queta might be the best screener in the NBA at the moment. At least, looking at this chart, he is the player with the most points via screen assists relative to his playing time. Last night, he helped the Celtics score 19 points with his screens, […]
The Boston Celtics have surged into third place in the Eastern Conference after holding off the Toronto Raptors on the road, winning 121-113. Boston has now won 10 of its last 12 games and boasts the league’s best offensive rating over that span. Jaylen Brown has continued to set the tone for the Celtics, […]
No team in the Eastern Conference has caught fire to the levels the Celtics have, but even their red-hot streak isn’t enough for the team to give itself a well-deserved pat on the back. The Celtics packed their passports — and their four-game winning streak — en route to Toronto, leaving with a fifth consecutive […]
Riding a four-game win streak into a mid-Sunday affair with the Toronto Raptors (15-10), the Boston Celtics (15-9) continued building momentum with their fifth straight win, holding off a Raptors comeback attempt that led to four fourth quarter lead changes before Boston pulled away, 121-113. With a clean bill of health outside of Jayson Tatum, […]
Herald Even without Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ offense has been one of NBA’s best Globe Bill Simmons ‘more confident than ever’ Jayson Tatum will play this season Celtics at Raptors preview: Boston goes for five wins in a row CelticsBlog Boston Celtics (14-9) at Toronto Raptors (15-9) Game #24 12/7/25 CLNS Media Jaylen Brown Building an […]
Boston Celtics (14-9) at Toronto Raptors (15-9)Sunday, December 7, 20253:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #24, Road Game #12TV: NBCSB, Sportsnet, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, TSN Radio 1050, Sirius XMScotiabank Arena The Celtics travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors for the first of 4 games this season. They will meet again in Toronto on […]
Herald Celtics’ Jordan Walsh can be one of NBA’s best defenders, Lakers guard says Jaylen Brown, Celtics blow out Lakers while LeBron James, Luka Doncic sit Globe After nine years with Celtics, Marcus Smart is ‘excited and proud’ to be a Laker Without LeBron James and Luka Doncic, Celtics-Lakers somehow felt like ‘just another game’ […]
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 […]