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Knicks 111, Celtics 89: “Our defense. Without OG. Damn.”

In a nationally televised matinee, the Knicks (34*-19) handled business in Boston, methodically burying the Celtics (34-19). With an All-Star performance by Jalen Brunson, terrific play by rookie Mohamed Diawara, and a stellar debut by newly acquired guard Jose Alvarado, New York outshot Boston from deep (40% to 17%) and turned the ball over just […]

Knicks pull away from Celtics in 111-89 victory

Late in the fourth quarter Sunday, with the outcome of Celtics-Knicks decided, simultaneous “Let’s go, Pats!” chants and boos from Knicks fans echoed throughout TD Garden. While Knicks fans enjoyed leaning into their cantankerous DNA for a moment, those boos quickly returned to cheers as the Knicks cemented a 111-89 victory over the Celtics (34-19). […]

Report: Jayson Tatum beginning controlled 5-on-5 work

Shams Charania reported before Celtics-Knicks on Sunday that Jayson Tatum began participating in controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages as he continues to attempt a return this season. It marks the first public note of a progression from the visible 1-on-1, shooting and mobility work at practices and shootarounds in recent months. It also marks a progression following […]

Game Thread: Knicks at Celtics, February 8, 2026

On Super Bowl Sunday, the New York Knicks (33*–19) visit the Boston Celtics (34–18) tonight at TD Garden in a matchup between two top Eastern Conference contenders, fighting for second place. Karl-Anthony Towns (eye), Josh Hart (ankle), and OG Anunoby (toe) are questionable for New York, while Miles McBride is out; Boston lists Sam Hauser […]

New York Knicks (33-19) at Boston Celtics (34-18) Game #53 2/8/26

New York Knicks (33-19) at Boston Celtics (34-18)Sunday, February 8, 202612:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #53 Home Game #26TV: ABCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 880 ESPN, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the New York Knicks for a very important game for the standings. A win and the Celtics are 2 games ahead of the Knicks […]

Game Preview: Knicks at Celtics, February 8, 2026

In a far too early matinee, the Knicks (33*-19) face the Celtics (34-18) at TD Garden. This is a matchup of two Eastern Conference heavyweights, although the Knicks more resemble a boxer at the end of a fight—bloodied, swollen-eyed, with at least two sprained ankles. On December 2, 2025, Boston defeated New York 123-117, with […]

The History of the Celtics playing on Patriots Super Bowl Sunday

Growing up in Massachusetts, Super Bowl Sunday felt like a national holiday in the 2000s and 2010s. Normally the New England Patriots would be playing in the big game at night but to set the stage for the evening, the Boston Celtics would play a game on the same day, most of the time in […]

Preview: New York Knicks (33-19) at Boston Celtics (34-18) Game #53 2/8/26

  at New York Knicks (33-19) at Boston Celtics (34-18) Sunday, February 8, 2026 12:30 PM ET Regular Season Game #53 Home Game #26 TV: ABC Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 880 ESPN, Sirius XM TD Garden  The Celtics host the New York Knicks for a very important game for the standings. A win and the Celtics are 2 games ahead of the Knicks for 2nd place in the East. A loss and the Celtics fall back to 3rd place. The Celtics won the series with the Knicks 4-0 last season. The series is current...

A troubling trend has re-emerged for Heat

The Miami Heat were at the wrong end of another blown double-digit lead on Friday night, this time to the Boston Celtics. It wasn’t a good night offensively for either team. But Miami managed to blow a 21-point lead, a league-leading 31st double-digit deficit blown since the start of 2024-25. The biggest reason for it […] The post A troubling trend has re-emerged for Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/7/26

Herald Nikola Vucevic, Payton Pritchard help fuel huge Celtics comeback in win over Heat ‘We need you in Boston’: Nikola Vucevic’s trade to Celtics was long time coming Globe Celtics rally from 22 down in Vucevic’s debut to beat Heat: 6 takeaways Celtics rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96 Brad Stevens makes most […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 2/7/26

Herald Nikola Vucevic, Payton Pritchard help fuel huge Celtics comeback in win over Heat ‘We need you in Boston’: Nikola Vucevic’s trade to Celtics was long time coming Globe Celtics rally from 22 down in Vucevic’s debut to beat Heat: 6 takeaways Celtics rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96 Brad Stevens makes most of maintaining Celtics’ focus on success while saving ownership hundreds of millions Nikola Vucevic settles in nicely in his first game as a Celtic, showing a lo...

Back to the basket: Vučević reintroduces the post-up to Boston’s offense 

There’s a lot to unpack from last night’s comeback win over the Miami Heat. Boston’s furious rally featured about as rough a shooting stretch as you can possibly imagine in a half of basketball, along with a 22-point comeback in a playoff-like atmosphere that featured blood, profanity, and a generational clash between 32-year-old Norman Powell […]

Should fans care about ducking the luxury tax? (daily topic)

By now we’ve covered and reacted to all the trades and cap machinations that Brad Stevens (and Mike Zarren and the rest of the front office) were able to pull off this week. You’ve seen the graphics already, showing that before the offseason the owners were on track to pay the GDP of Spain in […]

Who wins the possession battle for the Celtics?

For a decade, teams have been chasing the most efficient shot. The NBA ran away from the mid-range to build better spacing with players positioned beyond the three-point line. With that shift, efficiency at the rim increased significantly, rising from 60% in 2016 to 67% in 2026. However, like any innovation, spacing might have reached […]

Celtics’ big comeback win over Heat was powered by the NBA’s best iso scorer

DALLAS — WNBA star Caitlin Clark didn’t seem thrilled when former NBA star Reggie Miller declared her NBA comparison was Payton Pritchard on an NBC pregame broadcast last week. The clip of her seemingly disappointed reaction immediately blew up on the internet, with fans claiming that she appeared offended when Miller compared her to the […]

Heat blow 21-point first half lead and fall short down the stretch in Boston 98-96

The infamous “turd quarter” struck once again for the Miami Heat on Friday evening. Despite going into halftime with a dominant 21-point lead, Miami saw that early game success evaporate as soon as the third quarter began versus the Boston Celtics. Miami looked encouragingly refreshed to start the game, spearheaded by the Norman Powell, Andrew […] The post Heat blow 21-point first half lead and fall short down the stretch in Boston 98-96 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Celtics comeback to beat the Heat, 98-96

After a rough first half in which the Celtics were 1 for 20 from three, Boston rode a strong third quarter to beat the rival Miami Heat, 98-96. It was one of the biggest comebacks of the season for the Celtics, who trailed by 21 at halftime. It was a great game for the newest […]

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-25) @ Boston Celtics (33-18)

Injury Report: Boston Celtics: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Boston Celtics: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-25) @ Boston Celtics (33-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Celtics latest addition marks a reunion between two old friends

BOSTON — Amid all the chao of Thursday’s NBA midseason tradeline deadline, the Celtics traded for two-way player John Tonje. Tonje, who was drafted by the Utah Jazz 53rd overall in June, was in the middle of standout season with the Salt Lake City stars when he learned he was traded. He ultimately landed in […]

Brad Stevens provides update on Jayson Tatum

BOSTON — Brad Stevens said Jayson Tatum continues to hit thresholds in his recovery from Achilles surgery on Friday while addressing the Celtics’ trade deadline moves. Boston continues to leave open the door for a Tatum return this season with 31 games remaining, but cautioned that he’s still a ways away in his return. Tatum’s […]

Miami Heat (27-25) at Boston Celtics (33-18) Game #52 2/6/26

Miami Heat (27-25) at Boston Celtics (33-18)Friday, February 6, 20267:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #52 Home Game #25TV: NBCSB, FDSN Sun, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WQAM 104.3 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Miami Heat for the third of 4 games between them this season. They won 129-116 in Boston on December 19. […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/6/26

Herald Four takeaways from Brad Stevens’ Celtics trade deadline breakdown Celtics swing three trades to duck luxury tax on busy NBA deadline day Globe Jayson Tatum still has ‘a ways to go’ to return, which didn’t have impact on Celtics’ trade deadline approach Celtics vs. Heat: Nikola Vucevic could make Boston debut against Miami Cooper […]