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March is arguably the best basketball month of the year, as the final push before the NBA Playoffs overlaps with March Madness. And although a large share of professional players don’t come from the NCAA anymore, there are plenty of eyes on college ball this season. Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has even watched a […]

The Boston Celtics suffered two brutal defeats to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday and Thursday, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t learn anything. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was experimenting in those losses and trying out new things ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. On Monday, the C’s blew a massive 30-point lead and ended […]

The Boston Celtics have been the team to beat throughout the regular season. But like any team, they’re not perfect. In fact, they Celtics have looked especially vulnerable in recent days. The Atlanta Hawks erased a 30-point deficit to defeat the C’s 120-118 on Monday and then handed Boston another close loss on Thursday, this […]

Gambling has always been a part of sports, but the two worlds seem to be colliding more than usual. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has noticed it, too. On Wednesday afternoon, the five-time All-Star revealed that he’s witnessed plenty of fans at games (and online) become more involved in sports gambling, per Jared Weiss of […]

The Boston Celtics are on a historic tear, and star Jayson Tatum wants NBA MVP voters to recognize that. Or, at the very least, he wishes the criteria for the award was more clear. At 57-14 overall, the Celtics have clinched the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference and already tied their win total […]

The Boston Celtics need to start thinking about the Play-In Tournament, but not because they’ll be in it. Rather, Boston’s first-round opponent in the playoffs will come from the relatively new seeding structure. Since the C’s are in first place in the Eastern Conference and can’t fall to anything worse than the No. 2 seed, […]

The Boston Celtics have enjoyed the luxury of first place. They’ve already clinched a spot in the playoffs and have been able to rest multiple starters in their last few games. However, Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has needed a break more than others, as he actually sustained an injury last Sunday. During Boston’s 130-104 blowout […]

The Boston Celtics have held the best record in the NBA for most of the 2023-24 season, and after rattling off six consecutive double-digit wins, they were looking for a challenge on Wednesday night. They got one versus the Milwaukee Bucks, but it didn’t go exactly as planned. Instead of the Bucks being at full […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is all about his players. He’ll coach hard in garbage time for the sake of his bench guys and take the floor himself to defend opponents after the whistle. Unfortunately, not everyone in the NBA seems to be a fan of his approach. On Wednesday, Mazzulla revealed that he’s […]

The Boston Celtics have already clinched a playoff spot and are preparing for the 2024 postseason, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the 2024 NBA Draft. And with March Madness nearly here, now is the perfect time for the C’s to pay extra close attention to the upcoming draft class. At the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has high expectations, and it’s no secret. From NBA pundits saying he needs a ring to be a true MVP to Celtics fans hoping he’ll be the next face of the league, a lot is asked of him. Future Hall of Famer and rival Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

The three-point shot revolutionized the NBA, and it’s been the Boston Celtics’ favorite weapon throughout the 2023-24 season. In fact, the C’s became the first team in league history to make 20 or more 3-pointers in four consecutive games following their 119-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, per Forbes NBA reporter Shane […]

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser was on the verge of NBA history on Sunday night. With 7:53 remaining in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards, he had a career-high 30 points via 10 triples. Unfortunately, his 3-point count would end there, as Hauser twisted his ankle near the Washington bench and never returned. The […]

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have been historically great. The 2023-24 Washington Wizards have been historically bad. When these two squads met on St. Patrick’s Day, something crazy was bound to happen. Although they were down three starters on Sunday night, the C’s prevailed 130-104 in record-breaking fashion. Boston sharpshooter Sam Hauser hit a career-high 10 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla expects a lot from his players, but he wouldn’t ask them to do anything he wouldn’t do himself. On Thursday night, during a primetime matchup between the Celtics and Phoenix Suns, forward Royce O’Neale went to shoot after a timeout late in the fourth quarter. Mazzulla didn’t let him […]

With the sun setting on the careers of several NBA greats, there’s been a lot of chatter about who the next face of the league will be. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes he’ll be up next if he can win Banner No. 18 for Beantown, and he isn’t alone in that opinion. Phoenix Suns […]

With multiple players resting or injured heading into the second leg of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics needed some extra help on Tuesday night versus the Utah Jazz. Guard Derrick White stepped up to the plate and delivered during Boston’s 123-107 win—and he even called his shot beforehand. Prior to Boston’s 51st win of the […]

The Boston Celtics visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and had a lengthy injury report heading into the game. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both initially listed as questionable, as the former was listed with right ankle impingement while the latter has a rare sacroiliac strain. Both played on Saturday night […]

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet was all smiles after a Saturday night matchup with the Phoenix Suns, but it wasn’t just because his C’s prevailed, 117-107. Following the win, the 7-foot-1 big man talked to NBC Sports Boston sideline reporter Abby Chin, yet before he could answer anything, guard Derrick White swooped in to give […]

The Boston Celtics have been the team to beat all season. But that didn’t daunt the Denver Nuggets. On Thursday night, the C’s fell 115-109 to the reigning champions. This disappointing defeat is Boston’s second time coming up short against Denver this season, as the Green Team narrowly lost 102-100 in late January. In both […]

The NBA is always trying to share the game of basketball with a global audience, and the league is hoping to accomplish just that this fall with the help of the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. These two contenders will square off in October for two preseason matchups in the United Arab Emirates as part […]

The Boston Celtics were on a roll, posting an 11-game winning streak and beating six teams in a row by 14 points or more. However, the talented C’s ran into a roadblock on Tuesday night, falling to the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers, 105-104. This narrow loss was Boston’s first defeat in over a month, but it […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has never really been known as a shooter throughout his basketball career. In college, he shot just 29.4% from deep and although he’s gotten close, he’s never shot better than 40% from 3-point land in the NBA. However, by no means should a team leave him wide open from beyond […]

The Boston Celtics remember the Golden State Warriors raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the TD Garden parquet. That’s just one reason why the C’s absolutely dominated on Sunday afternoon, destroying the Dubs 140-88. Although this game was heralded as a marquee matchup, it got out of hand fast. The Celtics took a 22-point lead […]

The Boston Celtics have played like a top-notch orchestra this season, working harmoniously to secure the NBA’s best record at 46-12. And if the Celtics’ stars are the musicians staying in tune, head coach Joe Mazzulla is the conductor keeping everything together. Mazzulla has taken that role to heart, too, as he’s reportedly played classical […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has had a seasoned basketball career, as he has an NBA championship, two All-Star nods, and an Olympic gold medal to his name. This summer, the 33-year-old could add to his Hall of Fame resume with a little trip to Paris. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be hosted in the […]

The Boston Celtics love the long ball. They attempt more 3-pointers than any team in the NBA and a whopping 40.1% of their points come from triples. Yet, what do they do when their shots from deep aren’t connecting? On Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston couldn’t get it going from beyond the arc, […]

Many players decided to rest during the All-Star break, and some even did during the 2024 All-Star Game (much to the chagrin of the NBA). However, Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were pushing each other to be better instead of just coasting. Although the final score was a whopping 211-186 in favor […]

Everyone is taught at a young age about the importance of sharing, but the 2023-24 Boston Celtics have taken it to heart. The league-leading C’s boast a balanced offense that can run through practically any of their starters. Against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, that harmony was on full display, as Jayson Tatum […]

The NBA is all about accolades. All-Star appearances, All-NBA nods, scoring titles, MVPs, and plenty of other awards factor into how a player is viewed at the end of their career. But, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum knows which achievement is most important to him. Following a 129-112 win over the Chicago Bulls, Tatum was […]

The Boston Celtics can get scoring from seemingly every direction, which is one of the reasons why they’re an NBA-best 44-12 overall. On Thursday night, the C’s traveled to the Windy City for their first game following the All-Star break. Although the Chicago Bulls put up a fight in the first half, Boston’s 3-point attack […]

The Boston Celtics made multiple moves at the trade deadline, but they haven’t seen their new additions in action yet. That could change on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls, as big man Xavier Tillman and guard Jaden Springer are both off the injury report. Tillman was literally and figuratively Boston’s biggest trade, as the […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown became the first All-Star since 2017 to compete in the Dunk Contest, but he didn’t get much love for his effort. Although the three-time All-Star placed second in the competition, he was booed a few times in Indianapolis: The crowd did NOT like Jaylen Brown’s second dunk 😳https://t.co/hc3tjmidOC — ClutchPoints […]

NBA basketball is almost back, which means the league-leading Boston Celtics are returning to action. At 43-12 overall, the C’s boast the best record and are a whopping six games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. The last time Boston finished with the best regular season record in the NBA, it […]

The game of basketball has been blessed with some of the best players of all time in the 21st century. Names like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant ring out. However, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could be the next face of the NBA. In 2024, the old guard of the NBA is nearing […]

The Boston Celtics are currently the team to beat in the NBA, and they have the record to prove it. Heading into the All-Star break, the C’s boast a league-leading 43-12 record, and they are the only team to surpass 40 wins so far this season. But, when asked which team was the best outside […]

The Boston Celtics were practically perfect on both ends of the floor against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. And as a result, the C’s demolished the Nets en route to a 136-86 blowout win. The only thing that didn’t go well for the Green Team involved Kristaps Porzingis’ ankle. Boston’s star center accidentally stepped […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla keeps receipts, and he proved it on Tuesday night after his C’s beat the Brooklyn Nets, 118-110. Following Boston’s third win over Brooklyn this season, Joe Mazzulla claimed that he told his guys to utilize post-ups more, via Celtics in-house writer Taylor Snow. “We talked over the last week […]

Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis have formed a sweet connection (and nickname) this season. Although Porzingis is a first-year Celtic and Brown is currently the longest-tenured Green Teamer, the two have played well off of one another and helped the C’s to an excellent 41-12 overall record. The unlikely duo live in […]