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Cavs vs. Celtics: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have many marquee games left, but this is one of them. They take on the Boston Celtics for the third and final time this season. It’s also Cleveland’s last game against the current top four in the standings in either conference. This will be our final chance to see how the […]

Celtics injury report vs Cavaliers has good news, bad news

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum is available to play in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics shared in Saturday’s injury report. Tatum made his return from a torn Achilles on Friday night after 298 days sidelined, and tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in 27 minutes. And though he did not disclose […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/7/26

Herald Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic to miss several weeks with fractured finger What ‘mentor’ Jayson Tatum told Cooper Flagg after Celtics beat Mavs What Jayson Tatum told Celtics in team meeting before season debut Cooper Flagg experiences ‘dream come true’ homecoming vs. Celtics Jayson Tatum notches double-double in season debut as Celtics beat Mavs Celtics ‘always […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 3/7/26

Herald Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic to miss several weeks with fractured finger What ‘mentor’ Jayson Tatum told Cooper Flagg after Celtics beat Mavs What Jayson Tatum told Celtics in team meeting before season debut Cooper Flagg experiences ‘dream come true’ homecoming vs. Celtics Jayson Tatum notches double-double in season debut as Celtics beat Mavs Celtics ‘always knew’ Jayson Tatum would return this season: ‘Our team is whole now’ Globe It was overdue, but Tim Legler was promoted to...

I covered Jayson Tatum’s return game — and here’s what I observed

BOSTON — I remember May 12th like it was yesterday. The night that Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles. Inside the visiting locker room at Madison Square Garden, you could hear a pin drop. Sam Hauser sat on the floor with his face in his hands. Tatum’s mom, Brandy Cole, grabbed a slew of Tatum’s remaining […]

Parquet Plays : Jayson Tatum’s Long Awaited Return

The wait is finally over.  After a long and grueling road back from the ruptured Achilles injury he suffered during last year’s playoffs, Jayson Tatum returned to action last night for the Boston Celtics. Boston started the game slowly but steadily improved as it wore on, much like Tatum himself, who looked more comfortable and in […]

Tatum Returns Just Eight Months After Devastating Injury

An interesting confluence of Brotherhood history as two things happened in Boston on Friday night: Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury in just eight months, and New England native and Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg made his maiden trip to TD Garden, home of the Celtics. Not surprisingly, Boston won – the Celtics are second […]

Cooper Flagg’s Boston debut was a moment for all of New England

For kids playing on frozen driveways across New England, the NBA was always visible. You could catch games on television or see one in person if you didn’t mind driving a few hours to Boston. But the league itself never felt truly within reach. For many of those kids, the Boston Celtics were the team […]

10 Takeaways from the Jayson Tatum Return Game

1. Jayson Tatum is Back After 298 Days, Jayson Tatum is back playing with the Boston Celtics. TD Garden was buzzing hours before the game and once we heard his name in the starting lineup again, it felt like an ethereal experience. In his first game back Tatum played 27 minutes and finished with 15 […]

Jayson Tatum’s season debut proved coexistence won’t be an issue for the Celtics

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum missed his first six shots to begin his long-awaited season debut against the Mavericks on Friday night. Coming back from a nearly 300-day absence triggered a slew of emotions for him, and those began hours before his roaring reception at TD Garden. “I just felt really anxious,” Tatum admitted after Boston’s […]

Jayson Tatum credits everyone for recovery, but 1 person stands out most

BOSTON — One day before Jayson Tatum made his season debut, he opted to address his Celtics teammates and coaches. Before he could return to the floor after 298 days sidelined, he wanted to express his gratitude to everyone who allowed him to get to the point where coming back was a possibility. First, Tatum […]

Mavericks vs Celtics Final Score: Boston beats Dallas, 120-100

The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) lost to the Boston Celtics (42-21) on Friday, 120-100. Jaylen Brown led a balanced effort from Boston, scoring 24 while also grabbing seven rebounds and dishing seven assists. Klay Thompson was the high point man for Dallas, scoring 19 off the bench. Before the game, the ESPN broadcast had a great […]

Jayson Tatum records near triple-double in return, Celtics beat Mavericks 120-100

“I’m excited.” Two simple words followed by an ear-to-ear smile as Tatum walked the halls of TD Garden headed to the Celtics locker room. That grin lasted well into joining Jaylen Brown in pre-game warmups, a tradition the two have done since they become the cornerstones of the franchise. With Deuce back on the sidelines, […]

Nikola Vucevic injury update: Celtics center undergoing procedure

BOSTON — Nikola Vucevic has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday’s game between the Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks after suffering a right ring finger fracture. Vucevic is expected to undergo a procedure on Saturday for his fractured ring finger and miss approximately one month, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Vucevic has only played […]

Celtics unveil new starting lineup in wake of Jayson Tatum return

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum will start for the first time this season as he makes his debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Tatum will start alongside Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta. Baylor Scheierman, who has been the Celtics’ starter over the past few weeks, will move to the bench. […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/6/26

Herald Jayson Tatum officially available for season debut in Celtics-Mavericks What Celtics veteran expects from Jayson Tatum in return to lineup Globe Celtics officially list Jayson Tatum as ‘Available’ for game vs. Mavericks How did Jayson Tatum’s Achilles’ tendon recovery unfold? Recapping the Celtics star’s journey. 4 questions facing Celtics ahead of Jayson Tatum’s expected […]

Question Marks: Jayson Tatum returns and Cooper Flagg comes home

Boston stumbled badly against Charlotte on Wednesday, getting blown out 118–89 in one of their roughest games of the season. Turnovers piled up, the shots never fell, and the defense didn’t really settle in. It was the type of performance that could linger for a couple days. Friday night at TD Garden won’t allow it. […]

Dallas Mavericks (21-41) at Boston Celtics (41-21) Game #63 3/6/26

Dallas Mavericks (21-41)  at  Boston Celtics (41-21)Friday, March 6, 20267:00 PM ESTRegular Season Game #63 Home Game #31TV: ESPN, NBCSB, Mavs TVRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 91.7 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden In a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks visit the Boston Celtics. This is the second and final meeting between these two […]

REPORT: Knicks’ Deuce McBride on track for postseason comeback

While the Knicks have enjoyed a nice little 15-5 stretch that has seen their defensive rating jump into the top 10, and come away with victories against some good teams like the Spurs, Raptors, Rockets, Celtics, Lakers, and Nuggets, everyone knows that much of the Knicks’ postseason success rides on the availability of their backup […]

After 298 days, Jayson Tatum’s return is official

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum will make his long-anticipated return when the Celtics face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the team announced on Friday afternoon via the official injury report. Tatum was listed as questionable on Thursday for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon last May, after 298 days on the sidelines. Many NBA […]

Being happy because Jayson Tatum is back

There are a number of equally valid, sufficiently scrupulous takes to ring in the New Jayson Tatum Year. “Adding good players is good for your team,” “If the Celtics think Tatum is ready to go, then he is ready,” “I support Jayson Tatum’s decision, it’s his injury and his comeback,” “See? I told you he […]