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Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce recently sat down with Kevin Garnett on their podcast for Showtime Basketball and discussed whether they liked playing games on Christmas or not. Pierce said he was not a fan, because he was more worried about his family. “When I had kids I didn’t (like playing on Christmas),” Paul Pierce […]

Christmas is finally here, and that means basketball fans are getting the best present of all: a fantastic slate of NBA games. Perhaps the best matchup of the day tips off at 5 p.m. ET when the Boston Celtics take on the rival Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. This is just the fifth Christmas […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum unveiled a special present for hoops fans on Christmas: the Jordan Tatum 2. This comes less than a year after Jordan introduced Tatum as one of its prized signature athletes during the 2023 NBA All-Star game. https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1739302640331489565 In a cute Christmas Day commercial, Tatum’s son Deuce can be seen gifting […]

LeBron James had no interest in discussing the basketball portion of his Christmas agenda minutes after leading the Los Angeles Lakers back into the win column against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Heading into Saturday, the Lakers (16-14) had lost four games in a row and five of six since the In-Season Tournament. “All I care […]

The greatest rivalry in NBA history reignites on Christmas Day as the Boston Celtics visit Southern California to face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto. We’re here to share our NBA Christmas odds series, make a Celtics-Lakers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 145-108 at […]

Boston Celtics fans almost had a nightmare before Christmas Eve. Jayson Tatum would see his ankle injury aggravated when they went up against the Los Angeles Clippers. It prompted Joe Mazzulla to make a tough choice and bench him for a while. But, it did not seem to affect the superstar as he got back […]

Every player in the Boston Celtics’ regular starting lineup was at one point an All-Star, except guard Derrick White. However, White has looked like a star in past weeks, and he just made franchise history on Saturday afternoon. During a blowout 145-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, White had 18 points, three rebounds, three […]

In a lighthearted exchange before the highly anticipated clash between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers, Celtics icon Paul Pierce added a playful twist to the pre-game atmosphere. As captured by ClutchPoints’ own Tomer Azarly on social media, Pierce was seen greeting Jaylen Brown with a mischievous grin, hinting at a potential comeback […]

The book of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry is one the length of the menu from The Cheesecake Factory, and there are just as many tasty moments in Boston-LA history as there are delicious dessert options. The Celtics and Lakers have won a combined 34 NBA Titles in the NBA’s 77 seasons, and these two prestigious franchises […]

The Boston Celtics won’t be in full force entering their Saturday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Their staring lineup has taken a blow as Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum are both dealing with left ankle sprains. Porzingis has been ruled out while Tatum on the other hand, is questionable to play, as per […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw two streaks end in their last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only was their nine-game win streak snapped, but Kawhi Leonard’s run of 27 consecutive games played to start the season also game to an end. Now, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics come to town. Ahead of […]

Jayson Tatum has a small but noteworthy car collection. Jayson Tatum’s net worth in 2023 is $50 million. Tatum earned All-NBA first-team honors in 2022-23, so he will be eligible to sign a five-year, $318 million contract extension in June 2024. Tatum may upgrade his car collection once he signs the lucrative contract, or he […]

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have the greatest rivalry in the NBA and one of the greatest in all of sports. However, that rivalry hasn’t played out on Christmas Day as much as one might expect. Christmas Day games are meant for the biggest and best teams, and throughout the NBA’s history, […]

The Boston Celtics bolstered their lineup this past offseason by trading for former All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and they already have players fresh off All-Star appearances in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But, is it possible that the C’s have another All-Star in their mix in Derrick White? White put on a […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a tough overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, but had to quickly put that behind them to take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Even though they were without their best player in Jayson Tatum and their sixth man Al Horford, the C’s cruised to a […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics were on a five-game winning streak entering their 2022 NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors. On the other hand, Golden State was 12-14 and not even in contention for a play-in spot in the Western Conference. The Warriors turned back the clock and looked like the Warriors of old, […]

The Boston Celtics’ history includes not just legendary players but also legendary media personalities and analysts. One of them is Bill Simmons, a best selling author and Celtics superfan. On Wednesday Simmons, known for his outspoken and brash style, criticized his favorite team for a heartbreaking last second road loss to Stephen Curry and the […]

Stephen Curry, Trayce Jackson-Davis and a suddenly exciting Warriors team got the best of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in a game that included some vintage Curry magic in the clutch. Unfortunately, rookie Brandin Podziemski exited the game with a concerning back injury against the Celtics. On Wednesday night, however, Podziemski took to social […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had incredible durability in his career, as he’s never missed more than 18 games in a season. Unfortunately, he’ll miss his first contest of the 2023-24 campaign after suffering a sprained ankle during an overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. While Tatum sustained the injury […]

The Boston Celtics head north on their west coast road trip to take on the Sacramento Kings in a Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Celtics-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Boston Celtics (20-6) came into […]

The Boston Celtics were on a five-game winning streak entering their 2022 NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors. On the other hand, Golden State was 12-14 and not even in contention for a play-in spot in the Western Conference. However, the dynastic team turned back the clock and looked like the Warriors of […]

The Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors was historic, yet for all the wrong reasons. On Tuesday night, the Celtics fell 132-126 to the Dubs in overtime. Boston led by as much as 17 points, but it couldn’t stop Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson from hitting big shots down the stretch. […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics seem to have suffered from the same recurring ailment. They have once again blown a huge lead in the clutch and failed to take advantage of easy opportunities just like in previous years. This was a huge mistake especially when they were facing Stephen Curry and his Golden State […]

Kendrick Perkins has been a vocal critic of the Golden State Warriors, but even he can’t help but be amazed by the masterpiece Stephen Curry put up Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Celtics. “I talk a lot s**t about the Warriors, the former NBA big man posted on X (formerly Twitter) following the Celtics […]

Count NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal among those left mesmerized by the performance of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry Tuesday night versus the Boston Celtics. Shaq even came to a point where he admitted that he is seriously considering Curry as the “best player of all time.” Shaq: "I'm wondering is it time to putting […]

Steph Curry can somehow still find ways to amaze the basketball world with his unmatched shooting. After starting slow versus the Boston Celtics Tuesday night, he exploded in the fourth quarter and overtime of what is the Golden State Warriors’ best win of the season. Shrouded in adversity and down 24 points to the first-place […]

An injury to Jayson Tatum interrupted the Boston Celtics’ strong start against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The Celtics superstar twisted his left left ankle while stepping on Brandin Podziemski’s foot early in the first quarter and immediately hobbled back to the locker room at Chase Center. Jayson Tatum limped to the locker […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the biggest stars in Beantown, but he’s not the only Tatum with some name recognition. Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr., better known as “Deuce,” has quickly become a star in his own right in Boston. Tatum’s son, who just turned six years old, has been by his dad’s […]

We’re back to bring you a prediction and pick for today’s NBA action. The slate may be short, but we’ll have some primetime matchups including this one between cross-conference powers. The Boston Celtics (20-5) will visit the Golden State Warriors (12-14) with both teams riding winning streaks. Check out our NBA odds series for our Celtics-Warriors prediction and pick. […]

The Golden State Warriors are reeling from Draymond Green’s latest suspension. Green previously swung at Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić while falling backward and was ejected from the game, leading to the latest suspension. Green was given a timeline for his suspension recently while undergoing counseling. The Warriors are reportedly in an ’emotional’ mood following […]

Kemba Walker is one of the most beloved figures in the history of Connecticut basketball and the Charlotte Hornets franchise, an athletic and explosive guard who took over games with a combination of speed, streaky shooting and athleticism. Walker played nine games for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2022-2023 season, his last in the National […]

It’s fairly commonplace to hear a New York Knicks fan tell you they’ll never lace up a pair of Air Jordans because of all the times Michael Jordan crushed their dreams in the playoffs. However, Celtics fans may sing a different tune considering Michael Jordan went 0-6 against Boston during his playing career. Fittingly, the […]

The NBA is a star-driven league. Just this past week, that was very apparent with the performances Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, and Giannis Antetokounmpo had. It shouldn’t come as a shock to see the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Milwaukee Bucks — the three teams these superstars represent — at the very top of the […]

The Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, and center Kristaps Porzingis is a big reason why. However, the 2018 All-Star has a lengthy injury history, so Boston is being as careful as possible with his health. On Friday night, Porzingis was sidelined against the Orlando Magic because of left calf […]

At 20-5, the Boston Celtics are currently owners of the best record in the NBA and their superstar MVP-candidate Jayson Tatum is leading them towards the ultimate goal of an NBA Championship. It’s also been a big year for Tatum off the court as he released his first-ever signature shoes with Jordan Brand, the Jordan […]

The Boston Celtics are currently the number one team in the NBA and Sunday’s showing against the Orlando Magic epitomizes why. Led by Jaylen Brown, the Celtics emerged victorious with a 17-point margin. After the game, Brown uttered a few words that could be characterized as a warning to the rest of the league: “I […]

With their offseason acquisitions of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics were picked by many to be the favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference and reach the NBA Finals. So far this season, they’ve looked the part. The Celtics have kind of been a notch above the rest of the pack […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is a stoic guy most of the time. However, after star guard Jaylen Brown drilled a shot from deep in the fourth quarter during their 114-97 win over the Orlando Magic, he couldn’t help but show his excitement. Joe loves the JB show 😤 pic.twitter.com/Kvxk5ChCNZ — Boston Celtics (@celtics) […]

As the Orlando Magic get set for their Sunday game against the Boston Celtics, updates on their injured players have become a focal point. Jalen Suggs, who suffered a left wrist sprain in the team’s recent 128-111 loss to the Celtics, will return to the court. This news offers a ray of hope for the […]