Is LeBron James’ hold over the Eastern Conference coming to an end? For the first time in eight years, James’ team is trailing a playoff series by two games. The team leading 2-0 in the…
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Jayson Tatum leads Celtics past Timberwolves in Boston
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and recorded nine assists, helping the Boston Celtics hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 118-115 victory on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Derrick White added 26 points,…
Celtics face challenging road matchup against Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics may need to prepare extra ice packs for their upcoming road trip, and guard Jrue Holiday is ready for the challenge. “Teams are challenging us,” Holiday said. “I think the game is…
Celtics crush Raptors by 54, extend Toronto’s losing streak to 10
Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds on Tuesday as the Boston Celtics dominated the Toronto Raptors 125-71, winning their 10th straight game in the series. This loss pushed Toronto’s losing streak to…
Jaylen Brown shines as the Celtics dominate the Pacers
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 44 points to help the Boston Celtics snap a two-game losing streak with a 142-105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Brown shot 16 of 24 from the field,…
Celtics aim for consistency as they face the rising Pacers
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season when they face the Indiana Pacers at home on Friday night. The Celtics are coming off two losses, falling to…
76ers ruin Celtics’ Christmas with a 118-114 victory
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points and had 12 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics 118-114 on Wednesday. Joel Embiid contributed 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Caleb Martin added 23 points,…
Bulls and Celtics meet again in Chicago following a dominant fourth quarter
The Boston Celtics didn’t play well in their 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Boston missed a franchise-record 42 3-pointers, hitting only 14 out of 56, and they were outscored 35-22 in the…
Struggling Wizards prepare for matchup with Payton Pritchard and the Celtics
Backup guard Payton Pritchard has become one of the Boston Celtics’ most overlooked players. Pritchard is set to play against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, with averages of 16.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists…
NBA recap: Celtics defeat Pistons for 12th consecutive victory
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score 27 points and dish out 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Pritchard made 10 of 20 shots,…
The well-rested and healthier Sixers face the struggling Pacers
In the past few weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten two things they really needed — wins and rest. The improving Sixers are hoping for another strong performance on Friday when they play the struggling…
The Celtics will play the Pistons at home, aiming to prevent their first consecutive losses of the season
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid losing two games in a row for the first time this season when they play the Detroit Pistons at home on Thursday. The Celtics haven’t played since they…
Marcus Smart and the Grizzlies face a tough challenge in their matchup against Boston
The Celtics will aim to extend their winning streak against the Memphis Grizzlies to seven games when the two teams meet in Boston on Saturday. Boston has won 16 of their last 17 matchups with…
Jayson Tatum scores 34 points to lead the Celtics past the Bucks
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, helping the Boston Celtics extend their home winning streak to seven games with a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Boston used a 10-2…
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown penalized $25,000 for gesture
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for making an inappropriate gesture during a game. Brown made a throat-slashing gesture after dunking over Isaiah Stewart with 12 seconds left…
Jaylen Brown leads the shorthanded Celtics to a win over the Pistons
Jaylen Brown scored 28 points and recorded nine assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 130-120 win against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, while Sam…
Celtics look to maintain their strong defensive performance against the Pistons
Although the Boston Celtics were missing four players, including two starters, they delivered what might have been their best defensive performance of the season, defeating the Miami Heat 108-89 on Monday. Boston’s coach, Joe Mazzulla,…
Donovan Mitchell’s strong finish leads the Cavaliers to a win over the Celtics
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-111 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The Cavaliers were trailing by 14 points late in the third quarter and seemed headed…
Celtics on a winning streak will face the Cavaliers in their second matchup
The Boston Celtics will try to continue their NBA winning streak, which is currently the longest, despite missing two of their starting players. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White will both be out for Sunday’s game…
Celtics knock Bulls out of NBA Cup race
Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard came off the bench to add 29 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 138-129 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night…
The Celtics match the NBA record with 12 three-pointers in a single quarter, dominating the Clippers 126-94
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics score 51 points in the second quarter, extending their winning streak to six games with a 126-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. Brown…
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes an impact on both offense and defense in his season debut against the Clippers
Kristaps Porzingis had to sit out the first month of the NBA season after having ankle surgery in the offseason. However, during his season debut against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, he quickly…
Timberwolves suffer 18th consecutive loss in Boston
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, and Jayson Tatum added 26 points with eight rebounds to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to five games with a 107-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on…