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Here is the Celtics’ schedule for the inaugural NBA in-season tournament
Celtics A champion for the in-season tournament will be awarded on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas. The Celtics will begin tournament play on Nov. 10 against the Nets. Jim Davis/Globe Staff For the first time in NBA history, a trophy will be up for grabs during the regular season. Last month, the NBA unveiled plans for […]
Jayson Tatum cited a specific issue Celtics need to address following loss vs. Timberwolves
Morning Sports Update “We can learn from it.” Jayson Tatum during the Celtics’ game against the Timberwolves on Nov. 6. AP Photo/Abbie Parr Jayson Tatum on the Celtics: Following the Celtics’ first loss of the season, Jayson Tatum acknowledged the root of the problem in Monday’s 114-109 defeat. “Just had too many turnovers. Way too […]
Celtics drop first loss of the season to Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: 9 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics reverted to some old habits against a staunch Timberwolves defense. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Abbie Parr The Celtics dropped their first […]
Watch: Celtics’ Jaylen Brown posterizes Rudy Gobert with thunderous dunk
Celtics Jaylen Brown knocked Gobert to the hardwood with his first-quarter poster dunk on Monday. Jaylen Brown added another dunk to his lengthy highlight reel on Monday. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco) Add Rudy Gobert to the long list of NBA big men and star talents who have been on the receiving end of a highlight-reel dunk […]
Report: Former Celtics big man Robert Williams facing potentially season-ending knee surgery
Celtics Robert Williams has been plagued by injuries over his last few seasons in the NBA. Robert Williams could miss significant time due to his knee injury. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Former Celtics big man Robert Williams has been bitten by the injury bug once again. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the current Trail Blazers center […]
Jayson Tatum hits career milestone as Celtics outlast Nets: 10 takeaways
Celtics Jrue Holiday was one rebound shy of a triple double and recorded his highest point total in a Celtics uniform. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter of the game at Barclays Center on November 04, 2023 in New York […]
‘This might be the best defensive duo’: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett gush over Celtics’ backcourt’s scrappiness
Celtics “It looks hella scrappy in person,” Celtics icon Paul Pierce said of the play of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday. Derrick White and Jrue Holiday have made it tough for opposing guards to score on them so far this season. (AP Photo/John Munson) The offensive prowess of the new-look Celtics was on full display […]
Here’s what the Celtics’ new City Edition jerseys look like
Celtics The Celtics will first wear these uniforms against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 10, which is the team’s first in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum will be wearing these jerseys frequently. Jesse Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up. The Boston Celtics officially have a new […]
The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up.
Celtics “I try to coach it as if it were the first quarter, out of respect for the guys that are on the floor and the work they put in.” Joe Mazzulla. Barry Chin/Globe Staff ‘He has everything’: Jayson Tatum’s growth as a scorer on full display in blowout win against Pacers Aaron Nesmith saw […]
Celtics beat Pacers by 51 points: 8 takeaways from a dominant win
Celtics The Celtics’ offense is absolutely humming. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum looks to pass while pressured by Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. AP Photo/Charles Krupa COMMENTARY The Celtics decimated the Pacers on Wednesday, pulling away early and never giving a centimeter en route to a 155-101 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. This was […]