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Herald Jayson Tatum fighting through ‘frustrating’ shooting slump: ‘It’s been a long time’ Celtics crater late in home loss to shorthanded Timberwolves Celtics notebook: Big man’s breakout ‘awesome’ to former head coach Globe Bracket Championship: What is the best soundbite in Boston sports history? Tracy McGrady questions whether Celtics are ‘still on same the page’ […]
#1 – Surviving thanks to Jaylen At half-time, Jaylen Brown had scored or assisted on 50% of the Celtics’ points. As the Timberwolves have one of the best rim protections in the league, Brown’s ability to be somewhat efficient from the mid-range is what got the offense going. The problem the Wolves sometimes have is […]
BOSTON — Everyone has something to say about Jayson Tatum’s return to the court. That’s the reality of the world we live in, after all: basketball is consumed by millions of fans worldwide, and the media’s job is to discuss the most hot-button topics, sometimes ad nauseam. Tatum gets it worse than most: he plays […]
BOSTON — Riding a four-game winning streak and facing a Minnesota Timberwolves team without Anthony Edwards, the Boston Celtics had momentum on their side. But circumstances only meant so much in Sunday night’s 102-92 loss at TD Garden. In Edwards’ absence, the Celtics faced a challenge that Jaylen Brown admitted they failed to meet. “They […]
The Boston Celtics hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night in a nationally televised match up. Minnesota had not won a game in Boston for 25 years, and they obliterated the Celtics in the fourth quarter. Boston missed 12 straight shots to start the fourth quarter as they recorded their 24th loss on the season, 102-92. […]
Minnesota Timberwolves (43-28) at Boston Celtics (47-23)Sunday, March 22, 20268:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #71, Home Game #35TV: NBC/PeacockRadio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, KFAN, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics look to win their 5th straight game as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is the 2nd, and final, game this season. The Wolves won the […]
BOSTON — Paul Pierce is no stranger to winning at TD Garden. So, when the 10-time NBA All-Star and Celtics champion took the parquet for a three-point competition on Sunday afternoon, it felt just like the good ol’ days. Pierce competed in the Celtics’ first annual Causeway Classic three-point shooting competition, going up against former […]
Globe Timberwolves at Celtics preview: Boston looks to extend winning streak Jayson Tatum weathers the ups and downs of his return with help from his Celtics teammates, especially Jaylen Brown CelticsBlog Clutch Opportunities—The Week in Green Seven Games In: A Jayson Tatum Progress Report Celtics, Timberwolves match-up missing big-time star Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays […]
We’re back, and so is Jayson Tatum! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 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 […]
BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Nikola Vucevic for the 8th consecutive game when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Vucevic is expected to be re-evaluated in the next 1-2 weeks as he continues to recover. Jaylen Brown is probable to play as he deals with a left quad contusion. The rest […]
The Jayson Tatum return has been riveting. Every shot attempt, rebound, pass, and even high-five over these first seven games has been scrutinized. The overall early returns on the Tatum comeback have been sensational; however, his performance against the Memphis Grizzlies is a good reminder that he still has a way to go before he […]
The Celtics went 4-0 since my last column, notching a solid win over the Warriors, and some uneven performances against the Wizards, Suns, and Grizzlies. The negative way of looking at this is that the C’s really shouldn’t have struggled against the Grizzlies (24-45), and probably shouldn’t have had such a hard time with the […]
Herald Key reserve helps Celtics rally past zombie Grizzlies, avoid upset Globe Jaylen Brown has 30 points as Celtics rally to defeat Grizzlies 117-112 What is the best soundbite in Boston sports history? Robert Parish’s take on this Celtics group centers on teamwork and the return of a strong defensive identity Celtics survive surprising battle […]
1. Escaped the Trap Game Coming into this game, the Memphis Grizzlies had 10 players listed as OUT on the injury report and were running out guys on two-way deals and 10-day contracts against a mostly healthy Boston Celtics team only missing Nikola Vucevic. This has the recipe for a gold old fashioned Trap Game […]
As soon as he saw an opportunity to attack the offensive glass, Luka Garza battled three Memphis Grizzlies defenders to grab the rebound off Payton Pritchard’s 3-point miss, put it back up, and convert an and-one in the first quarter. Any chance to extend a possession with a second-chance opportunity, Garza was there for the […]
On a night when the Celtics shot 26% from three, they found a way to beat the Grizzlies 117-112 behind 30 points from Jaylen Brown and a season-high 22 points from Luka Garza. The Celtics started their usuals with only Nikola Vucevic missing the game. Joe Mazzulla put Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jayson […]
Boston Celtics (46-23) at Memphis Grizzlies (24-44)Friday, March 20, 20268:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #70, Road Game #36TV: NBCSB, FDSN, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, ESPN 92.9, Sirius XMFed Ex Forum In between 2 three game home stands, the Celtics are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. This is the second, and final, […]
Globe Bracket Final Four: What is the best soundbite in Boston sports history? 3 ways Cade Cunningham’s absence could impact the Celtics Celtics at Grizzlies preview: Boston heads to Memphis after sweeping homestand Another record for LeBron James: He ties Robert Parish by appearing in his 1,611th NBA regular-season game CelticsBlog Five Celtics’ draft options […]
Jordan Walsh’s season has already had two distinct phases. Back in mid-November, he stepped into the starting lineup and stayed there for the next 20 games. The Celtics went 15–5 during that stretch, and his role made sense within what Boston needed at the time. He defended across positions, ran the floor, and kept the […]
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic will miss his 7th straight game when the Celtics face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. But Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Celtics will be available, as the team otherwise fields a clean injury report. Tatum has only missed one game since returning to the lineup almost two weeks […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the Celtics whole again (sans Nikola Vucevic as he recovers from a broken finger) and […]
Herald Steve Kerr ‘blown away’ by Celtics’ talent: ‘They’re a real, real favorite’ Jaylen Brown jumps to 10th on Celtics’ scoring list in win over Warriors Why Celtics legend loves Joe Mazzulla, believes Jayson Tatum injury helped team Finally healthy, Kristaps Porzingis opens up about nightmare season ahead of TD Garden return Globe ‘All the […]
March is here. The madness of college basketball has arrived, ready to push us into Spring and the NBA Playoffs. The Big Dance is the proving ground where players are stress-tested in front of millions of eyes. Some players thrive in this environment, while others falter. A few games don’t override a body of work, […]
#1 – Kristaps Porzingis felt like home What a start for a comeback. After showing transparency about how emotional that comeback was for him, KP didn’t lose his focus. As soon as the game started, KP reminded Brad Stevens why he traded for him in the first place. The Latvian big man brought strong rim […]
Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish has kept an eye on the current team from afar. On Wednesday night, he returned to TD Garden for a closer look. Parish, a four-time NBA champion, nine-time All-Star, and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, has a resume that speaks for itself. He was part of Boston’s iconic […]