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BOSTON — The Boston Celtics built their 2024 NBA title on consistency. But, the road to repeat as champions is always difficult and the C’s have been plagued by inconsistencies this December, which was evident during a 118-114 loss on Christmas Day to the rival Philadelphia 76ers. Following the Celtics’ third defeat in four games, […]

Every once in a while, the Boston Celtics stumble against underdog teams. That was the case on Monday night when they faced off against the Orlando Magic, a team missing three key players, yet still managed to defeat the Celtics 108-104. While Boston was also without Jayson Tatum, they remained the more talented squad on […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dominated the Chicago Bulls with a memorable signature triple-double performance (43 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) in a 123-88 win. Tatum reached a feat not seen since Larry Bird, recording a 40-point triple-double that sparked head coach Joe Mazzulla and starting center Kristaps Porzingis to endorse their All-NBA star for […]

The storyline currently dominating the 2024-25 season doesn’t center around the reigning champion Boston Celtics and their quest to repeat. It doesn’t even feature the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers, who got off to one of the best starts in NBA history. Instead, talking heads and league officials are discussing 3-pointers and if they’ve become too common […]

The NBA has fined Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla for his NSFW comments and looking for a specific referee after the team lost to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, 117-108. Celtics star Jaylen Brown would also have a problem with the officiating along with Mazzulla, but the coach was the only one to […]

BOSTON — Christmas is almost here, and Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wanted to spread some holiday cheer in his own way on Thursday night following a 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls. After the Celtics trailed by nine points with 7:41 remaining in the fourth quarter, they rattled off a 6-0 run to […]

There has been a conversation in the NBA world about how ratings are slowly decreasing, and there could be many reasons for the recent dip. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about the NBA ratings, and he had an honest answer. “I add to that, I don’t watch NBA games,” Mazzulla said via […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is coming off the best basketball season of his life. He became an All-Star for the third time in his impressive career, won his first championship, and was crowned the 2024 NBA Finals MVP. None of these accolades have stopped the 28-year-old from improving his game every day. […]

BOSTON — In today’s NBA, it’s such a struggle to get stars to take the court consistently that league commissioner Adam Silver instituted a Player Participation Policy last year, punishing teams for load managing. That rule never impacted the Boston Celtics, and they showed why on Monday night during a 108-89 win over the rival […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis haven’t even played 60 games together, but that hasn’t stopped them from creating an apparent, on-court connection. That bond was on display on Monday night, as the Celtics prevailed 126-94 over the Los Angeles Clippers in Porzingis’ season debut. In the second quarter of the […]

In a major surprise development for the reigning champion Boston Celtics’ season, Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut on Monday night as they hosted a Los Angeles Clippers team that was on the second night of a back-to-back. Back in June, Porzingis underwent surgery to repair the leg injury that bothered him in the NBA […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown grew up just 30 minutes away from Minnesota Timberwolves franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. The two Georgia natives reunited in Beantown on Sunday afternoon and were up close and personal for the last possession of Boston’s 107-105 win. With Minnesota down two points with just 7.1 seconds remaining, it […]

The Boston Celtics sent a message to the rest of the NBA on Tuesday night. Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics confirmed that they are still the team to beat in the NBA after knocking off the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-117 in NBA Cup play, handing the Cavs their first loss of the season. The Cavs came […]

On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics won a thrilling contest at home vs the Toronto Raptors courtesy of a Jayson Tatum game winning three in overtime. While it wasn’t necessarily an encouraging sign that the Celtics required an extra frame to knock off one of the league’s worst teams, they still ultimately got the job […]

BOSTON — With a wide-open jumper lined up at the end of regulation, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had the perfect chance to break his team’s tie with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. But, instead of swishing the uncontested game-winner, the five-time All-Star completely missed the rim and the Green Team headed to overtime. […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is dedicated to sharpening his mind and body. Anything that detracts from that personal commitment could generate weakness—even a simple hug. Following a Friday morning practice, Mazzulla told reporters he’s “cordial” with some opposing NBA coaches, but not overly friendly. “It’s very important to not give away […]

BOSTON — On Tuesday night, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla walked into his pregame press conference with a sweatshirt that featured the word “MINDSET” in a large, bold font. He donned the same sweatshirt after the Celtics were stunned by the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks, falling 117-116 at TD Garden. For Mazzulla’s men, having a […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are expected to dominate, and they’ve done just that for an entire year. However, they have lapses, especially on Tuesday night against the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks. Although the Hawks were without star point guard Trae Young and shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, they erased a 15-point deficit at TD Garden and […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla doesn’t like to criticize his players for yelling at referees because he also likes to shout at them. He shared that tidbit with the media following the Celtics’ first meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. It was just as relevant to their second matchup, which saw the C’s prevail 113-107 […]

BOSTON — When the Boston Celtics struggle, head coach Joe Mazzulla just smiles. Well, not during the Celtics’ 108-104 overtime win to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. However, he does occasionally sport a grin when his team is in a grind-it-out game, according to star forward Jayson Tatum. The rebuilding Nets were far from […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a chance to make a statement on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. And while he played well enough to notch a game-high 32 points, the Dubs still prevailed with a 118-112 victory in Beantown. An early November contest is rarely the time for statements, yet there was […]

After being handed their first loss in 2024-25 by the Indiana Pacers, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics finished their recent four-game road trip 3-1. During a successful back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets, forward Grant Williams checked Jayson Tatum to the ground to earn a flagrant-2 foul. The controversial foul from the former […]

The Boston Celtics are already playing without big man Kristaps Porzingis. Now, they have another big man on the injury report: Al Horford. The veteran won’t play on Friday night as the Celtics face the Charlotte Hornets. However, there’s no reason for Celtics fans to worry. According to Celtics PR, the veteran center is out […]

The reigning champion Boston Celtics finally faltered on Wednesday night, falling 135-132 to the Indiana Pacers in overtime. Indiana seemed to have the win clinched after going up 24 points in the third quarter, yet the Green Team roared back and even took a two-point lead in OT with 40 seconds remaining. Yet, Pacers star […]

Stephen A. Smith chimed in on Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla’s desire to see fighting allowed in the NBA. After the champion coach made headlines because of this NHL-inspired take, which also welcomed the idea of inserting power plays, many have spoken out about Mazzulla’s recent comments, including Smith during a segment of ESPN’s First Take. […]

BOSTON — Unlike many of his taller teammates, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard doesn’t necessarily stand out in a crowd. In fact, the 6-foot-1 backup said that sometimes he can go out in public with a hat and people won’t recognize him. On Monday night though, Pritchard’s game was outstanding. The fifth-year Celtic burned […]

The Boston Celtics improved their record to 4-0 on Monday with a 119-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Joe Mazzulla has the Celtics playing sharp. And after each game, it appears that a different Celtics player has been grabbing the spotlight. For the moment, it has been Payton Pritchard, following a 28-point performance […]

BOSTON — In a game with plenty of stars, an unlikely hero shined through for the Boston Celtics. Second-year Celtic Jordan Walsh came off the bench on Monday night and played some of the most important minutes of his young career during a 119-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Dallas native didn’t stuff the […]

The defending champion Boston Celtics are rolling. Following their 119-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, they are now 4-0 start the new season. While one of their big dogs, Jaylen Brown, led the team in scoring with 30 points, an unsung hero came up huge for Boston amid a bit of a […]

BOSTON — Becoming complacent after a major victory is such a common phenomenon that it has a name: a championship hangover. Yet, in the wake of winning a title and a massive pregame ceremony celebrating that victory, the Boston Celtics showed no signs of lethargy on Tuesday night. In fact, they played like the four-month […]

The Boston Celtics showed no signs whatsoever of a championship hangover with the way they ran the New York Knicks off the court in their 132-109 opening night win. Joe Mazzulla has been waxing poetic all offseason long about how the Celtics, instead of embarking on a title defense, should be in attack mode, maintaining […]

BOSTON — Coaching in the NBA isn’t the hardest job in the world, but it comes with plenty of pressure—especially in a sports-crazed city like Boston. However, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stressed that outside noise and media pressure aren’t all that daunting. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the high expectations the Celtics face […]

BOSTON — A championship will always unite Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and head coach Joe Mazzulla. However, their relationship began long before that and isn’t defined by a trophy. During practice on Thursday, Tatum voiced his appreciation for Mazzulla and highlighted what he loves about the young coach. “I love Joe to death,” Tatum […]

Winning back-to-back titles used to be commonplace in the NBA, but times have changed. No team has repeated in six years and no franchise has even made consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals in five years. In this era of unpredictability, the Boston Celtics strive for continued dominance, and general managers across the league think […]

Last season, Joe Mazzulla made waves in the NBA after the Boston Celtics front office promoted him to fill in for the controversial Ime Udoka as head coach. Despite low expectations due to the disruption that rocked the team off the court, Mazzulla took matters into his own hands and managed to lead the Celtics […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ offseason is nearing its end, as they’re already a few days into training camp and preparing for preseason games in Abu Dhabi. However, that doesn’t mean the chaotic player movement that comes with the offseason is over. On Friday night, the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world by trading […]

Heading into training camp fresh off a title has its perks, but not for the reigning champion Boston Celtics. Celtics star Jaylen Brown told reporters that the first two days of training camp, which began on Wednesday, have been demanding. Despite capturing their 18th ring in franchise history just a few months ago, the championship […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics Media Day arrived on Tuesday morning, and it felt like the first day of school. The excitement for the new season was palpable in the Auerbach Center, which isn’t surprising given how the 2023-24 campaign went. The reigning champions sounded eager to defend their title and prove that 18 championships aren’t […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world last summer after looking nearly invincible en route to their 18th championship in franchise history. However, that didn’t protect Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from offseason drama and disrespect. Brown was left off of the Olympic roster ahead of the Summer […]