Boston Celtics News

Joe Mazzulla getting Jayson Tatum back on the East's No. 2 seed

Joe Mazzulla said Neemias Queta is good despite looking banged-up at times tonight.

Joe Mazzulla circled back to this point and said they went 11-33 for the whole game.

"Jayson Tatum is only going to add to this situation which is scary. ... This is the most dangerous team in the entire league." —@KendrickPerkins on Jayson Tatum set to return from injury for the Celtics 🏀

Breaking: Jayson Tatum WILL PLAY this season and could make his debut on Friday against the Mavs, per @ShamsCharania Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon less than 10 months ago...

Joe Mazzulla on what went wrong for the Celtics tonight and their struggles on the margins: “We were 4-18 on layups in the first half.”

Final.

12 to go

At the half

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Q1

The Hornets show why they have the longest active win streak in the NBA, as the Celtics trail 35-23 heading into the second quarter. Charlotte is shooting a blistering 65% from the field so far.

Hugo Gonzalez got put on a poster by Brandon Miller, but then he immediately responded with a 3.

First quarter minutes for Luka Garza

"I don't think there's much more Jaylen Brown could be doing on the floor." 👀 @TvAbby joined @MJAcostaTV, @ChrisBHaynes, and Robin Lopez to analyze Jaylen Brown's MVP candidacy. The Association is LIVE on NBA TV and the NBA App! ➡️

Three at the top of the key 🔑

Joe Mazzulla looking a bit angry during the timeout, as the Celtics trail the Hornets 20-13 with 5:06 remaining in the first quarter. Nikola Vucevic has had some opportunities at the rim, just hasn't finished.

The Celtics show their tribute video for Xavier Tillman, featuring a certain 3-pointer from the Finals:

Joe Mazzulla talks to Neemias Queta after subbing him out less than 2 minutes into the first:

Nikola Vucevic is already checking in for the Celtics.

Your Eastern Conference @Kia Defensive Player of the Month for February... Derrick White of the Boston Celtics!

The @Kia Defensive Players of the Month for February! West: Victor Wembanyama (@spurs) East: Derrick White (@celtics)