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The Miami Heat break their two-game winning streak as they fall to the Boston Celtics on Super Bowl Sunday inside the Kaseya Center, 110-106. This game concludes the season series between the two rivals, but the Celtics came away and recorded a sweep against the Heat. Miami was under-manned going into this contest as their main star […]

The Boston Celtics have done it again. Brad Stevens made his first move of the 2024 NBA trade deadline by acquiring Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Lamar Stevens and two future secound-round picks. What’s scary is that he doesn’t appear to be done. The Celtics, the best team in basketball this […]

For many teams, the NBA trade deadline is a time for panic. It’s when big contracts get shipped out, disappointing star players are ditched, or new talent is found. But, for the Boston Celtics, the 2024 trade deadline is a time for planning. The Celtics have championship aspirations for the 2023-24 season, and their record […]

On Sunday afternoon, former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will hear plenty of cheers at TD Garden. Although the ex-Celtic is now with the Memphis Grizzlies, he’ll be embraced like he never left. Of course, Smart didn’t choose to go, as Boston included him in a three-team trade this offseason to acquire center Kristaps Porzingis. […]

There are no certainties in the NBA, and that was proven on Thursday night when the Boston Celtics lost 114-105 to the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. was without its two best players, as 2024 All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis both missed the nationally televised contest with various injuries. All of Boston’s starters were […]

After a disappointing finish to the 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics made major changes. In late June, they completed a massive three-team trade that sent away team leader Marcus Smart and brought in star center Kristaps Porzingis. Although this big move shocked many Boston fans, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had his eye […]

The Boston Celtics never have anything nice to say about the Los Angeles Lakers, and vice versa. These two organizations hold a long history with one another, a history that is defined as the best rivalry in the NBA. However, this current generation of players grew up watching some of the greatest of all-time take […]

Becoming a tough team doesn’t happen overnight. However, the Boston Celtics are trying to demonstrate their resilient mentality during a difficult stretch of the 2023-24 season. On Tuesday night, the Celtics were forced to put that sturdy mindset to the test against a stubborn Indiana Pacers team. Although Boston scored a season-high 81 points in […]

The Boston Celtics’ starters are back in full force. Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum were available to get a win over Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers. Kristaps Porzingis joined in on the action too after getting cleared by the team’s medical staff. Joe Mazzulla gave him more than meager minutes which the […]

The Boston Celtics have championship aspirations this season, so it’s no surprise that they’re being extra careful with injuries. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who sprained his ankle on Thursday against the Miami Heat, is now questionable for Monday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porzingis didn’t play in Boston’s previous game versus the Los Angeles […]

The Boston Celtics topped the Miami Heat on Thursday but star Kristaps Porzingis exited the game with a sprained ankle. Porzingis suffered the left ankle sprain while contesting a shot in the third quarter and limped to the locker room. He was immediately listed doubtful to return, but did come back to the Celtics’ bench at […]

The Boston Celtics are getting some rough news on Saturday ahead of an important clash with the Los Angeles Clippers. Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis is out for the Clippers game, per the team’s injury report. Porzingis is hobbled by a left ankle injury. The Celtics are hoping that their star big man can be back […]

The Boston Celtics were embarrassed on their home court last season by the Miami Heat, as they lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden. On Thursday night, the C’s exacted a little revenge by embarrassing the Heat in Miami, drubbing them 143-110. Miami’s defense, which is known for being tough and […]

Kristaps Porzingis suffered an apparent injury during the Boston Celtics’ 143-100 victory on Thursday. Porzingis later provided an update on his injury, via Jay King of The Athletic. “It kind of got me pretty good in the moment,” Porzingis said. “But I’m feeling pretty good now.” Porzingis added that he rolled his ankle after landing […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have developed an intense rivalry in the 21st century. And yet, the Thursday night matchup between the Eastern Conference foes was a total beatdown. In Miami, the C’s triumphed 143-110 and produced one of the most impressive box scores in NBA history. During the 33-point blowout, the Celtics became […]

The Boston Celtics earned a statement win, 143-110, on the strength of a historic shooting performance on the road versus the Miami Heat. The good vibes dampened a bit, however, after one of their core players sustained a potentially concerning injury. Kristaps Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain while contesting a shot in the third […]

There are a lot of great combinations of food that fit perfectly together: bacon and eggs, peanut butter and jelly, or pancakes and maple syrup, to name a few. But Boston Celtics fans probably have a new pairing that tops them all: Cookies and cream. On X, Celtics guard Jaylen Brown used that sweet combination […]

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to right knee inflammation, the team announced. It should be noted that Monday’s affair represents the second of a back-to-back for Boston. Boston earned a 116-107 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, and Porzingis scored 32 points […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the largest fan bases in the NBA, and it showed on Sunday night. The Celtics were showered with cheers and chants despite being on the road during a 116-107 win against the Houston Rockets. When Boston had essentially wrapped up the game late in the fourth quarter, well-traveled Celtics […]

Maybe it’s because we’re less than a month away from Valentine’s Day, or perhaps Kristaps Porzingis was just caught up in the heat of competition, but midway through the 3rd quarter in Friday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, following an ‘and one’ finish, Derrick White was treated with a kiss to […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart was a huge fan favorite when he was with the Boston Celtics for nine seasons. So, it’s no surprise that the TD Garden crowd was eagerly awaiting his return to Boston. Unfortunately, the reunion may have to wait another year. Smart was diagnosed with a right ring finger injury and […]

The Boston Celtics are a perfect 17-0 at home this season, but that impressive streak could be in jeopardy on Wednesday night. At TD Garden, the C’s will host the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are currently the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. The last time these two contenders met was in early November when […]

On Monday evening, Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics suffered their eighth loss of the 2023-24 NBA season with a narrow road defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. The game was a rematch of the contest between the two squads two nights prior, which the Celtics won, and on Monday, they were unable […]

The Boston Celtics felt robbed after their controversial 133-131 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. And according to the NBA itself, they may be justified in their anger. What happened in Celtics-Pacers game? With just 3.2 seconds remaining and the score knotted, Celtics star Jaylen Brown attempted a game-winning jumper. Pacers sharp-shooter Buddy […]

The Boston Celtics are facing the Indiana Pacers on the road for the second time in three days, but this time they’ll be without star Jayson Tatum. On Saturday, Tatum dropped 38 points in 38 minutes to lead the C’s to a 118-101 win over Indy. Unfortunately, he’ll miss out on Monday night’s rematch, as […]

The Boston Celtics made some winning moves this past offseason to try and take a core that fell short in the playoffs for the past few years to another level. They even sacrificed core pieces of last season’s 57-win team to do so, trading away Marcus Smart, the team’s heart and soul, for Kristaps Porzingis, […]

The Boston Celtics have been tested several times early in the 2023-24 season, and Tuesday night was no different. The league-leading C’s faced the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, falling 127-123. Boston’s defeat snapped its six-game winning streak, while the Thunder have now notched five victories in a row. The Thunder’s winning ways […]

The Boston Celtics snapped their six-game winning streak Tuesday night as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 127-123. While the Thunder have had an excellent start to the season, this was a significant, signature win to show that they are not a fluke team filled with young talent catching a stride. Celtics head coach […]

The Boston Celtics faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a heavyweight clash on Tuesday night, and the game was every bit as good as advertised. The stars came out to play, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jayson Tatum all breaching the 30-point mark on the night, but in the end, it was the Thunder […]

The Boston Celtics handed the Detroit Pistons their 28th-straight loss on Thursday night, tying the record for the longest losing streak over the course of multiple seasons. Despite the Pistons’ struggles, Celtics star Jayson Tatum still had good things to say about the historically bad team. “They’re a talented team,” he said. “They’re more talented […]

The Boston Celtics pulled a remarkable comeback win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. The Celtics’ 128-122 victory extended the Pistons’ losing streak to a whopping 28 games. Kristaps Porzingis shined in the matchup and made a bold claim about Boston’s belief in Detroit’s fall. Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics knew they would come […]

When one thinks of the Boston Celtics, the first players that come to mind would probably be their stars, namely, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, one Celtic player has been slowly getting the attention of fans and players alike: Derrick White. Speaking to the media, Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis praised his teammate, admitting how […]

For the last few years, the rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers has revolved around the same players: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. And while they were still important during Boston’s 126-115 Christmas victory, newcomer Kristaps Porzingis stole the show. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis dominated on both ends […]

The Boston Celtics have been near-unstoppable this season. After falling short last season, the team retooled and acquired some new pieces. These new pieces include Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Thanks to these moves, Boston is currently sitting on top of the Eastern Conference. Porzingis, in particular, has been excellent for the team this season. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The Boston Celtics have had great regular season success against most teams in recent years. But, not versus the Orlando Magic, who they host on Friday night at the TD Garden. The Magic have won four straight games over the C’s and gave them their worst loss of the 2023-24 season in late November, defeating […]

The Boston Celtics are back in action on Thursday night, facing a familiar foe in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston just played Cleveland on Tuesday, prevailing 120-113 despite trailing by as many as 15 points in the first quarter. During the Celtics’ 11th-straight home win, they even had a spotless injury report with no issues listed. […]