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On Thursday evening, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics increased their lead on the rest of the NBA in the standings with a resounding home win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The victory marked the second win over Phoenix in just five days for Mazzulla’s squad, and the Celtics have now […]

After his team beat the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explained his justification behind attempting to block a Royce O’Neale jumper during a stoppage of play late in the game. Let’s just say Charles Barley is among the many not buying what he was selling. “I would’ve knocked the hell out […]

On Thursday evening, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics picked up a resounding win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on their home floor of TD Garden. The victory marked the second Celtics’ win vs the Suns in five days’ time, and Brown put together one of the highlights of the season in the […]

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 […]

Over the past four games, Jayson Tatum hasn’t exactly been at his best for the Boston Celtics. Averaging 24 points per game might be nice, although for Tatum’s standards, that is rather pedestrian, but his inefficiency from the field is what stands out. After scoring 26 points on 9-23 shooting from the field in the […]

The Phoenix Suns are playing Bradley Beal at point guard in their primetime matchup against the leading record-team in the NBA, the 48-12 Boston Celtics. Beal’s game is something that Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is concerned of. “His whole career, he’s been really great in transition,” he said, according to Forbes’ Shane Young. Body positioning […]

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics are alone at the top of the NBA standings. With the way the season is looking, the Celtics have a good shot at remaining number one. Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari and his former star John Wall recently revisited a memorable game from 2010. In that game, Mazzulla, […]

Looking at the Boston Celtics on Sunday, one can surmise that the team is poised for another deep postseason campaign. Without Kristaps Porzingis, the team put on a historic show, defeating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors by 52 points. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics, sinking five three-pointers en route to a 29-point outing. […]

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 […]

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, […]

While a handful of his players were partaking in NBA All-Star events in Indianapolis and the rest were enjoying the rest and relaxation that comes with the week-long break that the league provides for All-Star festivities, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stayed busy working. But eight days between games is an eternity in the […]

The Boston Celtics played a complete game against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, as every member of Boston’s starting five scored at least 12 points in the 116-102 win. After the game Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised his team, while also indirectly complimenting the Knicks, per Bobby Manning of CLNS: “Mazzulla: ‘The […]

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is taking advantage of the NBA All-Star break. The Celtics’ leader is visiting the Manchester City Football Club during his time off to swap jerseys with Manchester’s manager Pep Guardiola. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is spending his All-Star break visiting Man City ⚽ (via @ManCity) pic.twitter.com/HG3UU6Xrw0 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February […]

The Boston Celtics got a 136-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night before heading into the All-Star break, and it was head coach Joe Mazzulla’s 100th win as a head coach, which led to Jayson Tatum giving him a game ball in the locker room after the coach’s speech to the team. 100 […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics have built quite the roster for the 2023-24 season. After falling short of the NBA Finals, the team went ahead and made a major retooling around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The result was a roster that’s arguably the best and most well-rounded in the league right now. It’s no surprise that […]

The Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 133-129 on Friday night, but only after coming back from a halftime deficit they almost gave up in crunch-time. No NBA team apologizes for any victory. Still, it’s safe to say Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics didn’t expect such a tough test from arguably the worst team in […]

This past offseason, the Boston Celtics made some major changes, and they’ve paid off so far. After defeating the pesky Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Wednesday night, Boston improved to 39-12 overall while remaining in first place in the Eastern Conference. Even though Boston is five games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Cavaliers, its front office […]

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. […]

The Boston Celtics are facing backlash after a subpar performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1st. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics lost 114-105 to a Lakers team without the services of LeBron James. Head coach Joe Mazzulla discussed discontent expressed by Boston fans after the loss. Joe Mazzulla takes positives away from Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics were heavy favorites to win their Thursday night battle against old rival Los Angeles Lakers, what with LeBron James and Anthony Davis unable to suit up due to injury. However, the Celtics quickly became re-acquainted with the concept of a trap game. Boston, despite having its six core players healthy, ended up […]

Head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics have enjoyed a great start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Celtics currently sit with the best record in the NBA after recent home wins over the New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers, and Mazzulla has looked much more comfortable in his second season patrolling the […]

The Boston Celtics don’t play in the Ivy League, but that doesn’t mean they lack smarts. In fact, they even have a “genius” in their bunch, according to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. On Tuesday night, the Celtics took on the scrappy Indiana Pacers and prevailed 129-124. Although they dropped a season-high 81 points in […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is typically perceived as being stoic, but rest assured, there is a savage side simmering within him. He made sure to unleash it on Tuesday, at the expense of 2008 champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Before the C’s defeated the Indiana Pacers, 129-124, to improve to an […]

Mental toughness is hard to define, but it’s apparent in the game of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. On Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, White went 1-for-7 in the first half and missed four shots from beyond the arc. But, instead of fading away in the final frame, White got red hot down […]

The Boston Celtics returned to their winning ways Monday night with a thrilling 118-112 home win against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was not a walk in the park for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics, who had to dig deep to overcome Zion Williamson and company. After the game, Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla opened […]

It was a humbling Saturday for the Boston Celtics as they lost handedly to the Los Angeles Clippers inside TD Garden by a score of 115-96. Star Jrue Holiday was candid to the media after the game as the Celtics have been red hot being at the top of the Eastern Conference. To put it […]

The Boston Celtics got embarrassed on their home court, 115-96, by the Los Angeles Clippers. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes, while Paul George added 17 points for Los Angeles. The Clippers ran away with the game behind a 21-0 run in the third quarter to win its fifth straight and exact […]

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 […]

On Thursday evening, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics improved their record on the 2023-24 season to an NBA-best mark of 35-10 with a blowout 143-110 road win over their Eastern Conference rivals, the Miami Heat. The game was of course a rematch of the last two Eastern Conference Finals, which the Celtics […]

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 […]

Anytime the Miami Heat are facing the Boston Celtics, it is must watch television. The two organizations have been at each others throats for the longest time, solidifying itself as one of the better modern NBA rivalries. Thursday night, it continues as the two teams are in two completely different places. For Boston, they have […]

The Boston Celtics are leading the pack so far in the 2023-24 NBA season, and other teams are adjusting accordingly. As of now, the C’s boast a league-best 34-10 overall record and are in first place in the Eastern Conference. Not far behind them are the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, who both made big […]

It is safe to say that former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins is not a big fan of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. In a recent NBA & Countdown appearance, Perkins did not shy away from expressing his critical thoughts on the Boston mentor, even questioning Mazzulla’s basketball intelligence. “You wonder, if you take […]

The Boston Celtics have always loved playing at TD Garden, and for good reason. The raucous home crowd has propelled them for decades. In the Celtics’ long history, they’re a stellar 1,987-861 at home, per StatMuse. However, home-court advantage didn’t really exist for Boston last season. The Celtics went a disappointing 5-6 at home during […]

Back in November, when asked about Sam Hauser’s defense, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stopped short of saying it. “I think he’s a much better defender than people think,” Joe Mazzulla said after a Nov. 13th Celtics win over the New York Knicks. “I can’t say why, or else I’ll get in trouble.” Well, two […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was only with the Boston Celtics for one season, but he made a lasting impact on his players. Celtics star Jayson Tatum became particularly close with the 46-year-old coach, as Udoka pushed him and helped him make his first All-NBA team in 2022. Tatum and Udoka will have a […]

A game featuring the two top seeds in the Eastern Conference will always draw a lot of attention. But the primetime showdown on Thursday night between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks did not live up to the hype. The Bucks hammered the Celtics, winning 135-102 while handing Boston their worst loss of the season. It […]