A Boston Celtics Blog: 17 Banners and Counting
#1 – Luka Garza and the Celtics controlled the board I never thought I would start the 10 Takeaways with Luka Garza, but here we are – and how could we not? In 26 minutes, the former Timberwolves big man grabbed nine offensive rebounds. That’s as many as the entire Raptors team. Led by Garza, […]
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It hasn’t been easy for first-year Celtics center Luka Garza this season, but the 26-year-old has found a silver lining on Boston’s bench as part of the Stay Ready crew. Garza, like most non-returning players from last season’s Celtics roster, didn’t have anything guaranteed when Boston signed him to a two-year, $5.5 million contract in […]
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The Boston Celtics traveled across the border to the Scotiabank Arena Saturday night to take on the third-placed Toronto Raptors. The lead see-sawed throughout the first three quarters, but Boston rolled the Raptors in the fourth to take a big win, 112-96. Pritchard led the way on the road with 33 points, 10 assists and […]
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Herald With Isaiah Thomas watching, Celtics become fourth-quarter kings to beat Heat Celtics notebook: Can Jayson Tatum follow Heat guard’s Achilles timeline? Globe Why Heat coach Erik Spoelstra thinks Celtics’ Derrick White is NBA’s most underrated player Celtics welcome Isaiah Thomas back to TD Garden, this time as a guest Derrick White, Celtics get red-hot […]
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Boston Celtics (16-11) at Toronto Raptors (17-11)Saturday, December 20, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #28, Road Game #14TV: NBCSB, TSN, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, Sportsnet Radio 590, Sirius XMScotiabank Arena The Celtics travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors for the second of 4 games this season. The Celtics won the first game 121-113 […]
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BOSTON — Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play in Saturday’s Celtics game against the Toronto Raptors, listed on the injury report with a non-COVID illness. Brown is fresh off a 30-point, 9-rebound, 7-assist win against the Miami Heat on Friday night, and has scored at least 30 points in 9 of his last 10 games. […]
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Facing the threat of a third consecutive loss, the Boston Celtics responded with a strong performance, defeating the Miami Heat 129–116 at home. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown combined for 63 points, as Boston’s emphasis on speed and tempo proved decisive against the third-ranked defense in the league per NET rating. “We just played so much […]
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1. 4th Quarter Explosion On a night that was honoring Isaiah Thomas, it seemed fitting that the Celtics used a huge fourth quarter to take down the Miami Heat 129-116. Boston shot 13-21 from the field and hit a new franchise record 10 three-pointers, shooting 10-15 from beyond the arc. The Celtics had a 3-point […]
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BOSTON — Nine years after Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 52 points to etch his name into Celtics history, the now-36-year-old returned to the place he once called home and watched as Boston channeled its inner I.T. to get back in the win column against the Heat on Friday night. Thomas shared courtside seats with […]
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BOSTON — In a Monday night loss against the Detroit Pistons, Hugo Gonzalez came in to close the third quarter for the Celtics — only to immediately get scored on, and subsequently turn over the ball. In response to the disappointing sequence of plays, the 19-year-old punched the Celtics’ bench in frustration, angered at his […]
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Returning from a three-day break after a loss to the Pistons, the Boston Celtics (16-11) hosted a Miami Heat team (15-13) that had lost five of its last six games on Friday night. The Celtics won their first matchup against the Heat, separating in the end with a scorching fourth quarter shooting display for a […]
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Miami Heat (15-12) at Boston Celtics (15-11) Friday, December 19, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #27 Home Game #14TV: NBCSB, FDSN Sun, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WQAM 104.3 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Miami Heat for the first of 4 games between them this season. They will meet again in Boston on February […]
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Herald Rockets owners reportedly in talks to buy, relocate WNBA’s Sun Celtics rookie taught lesson in ‘really tough’ sequence vs. Pistons Brad Stevens dishes on Jayson Tatum’s progress, Celtics’ trade deadline plans Globe What Jaylen Brown said about finishing his career with the Celtics What Brad Stevens said of Celtics’ trade deadline plans Brad Stevens […]
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After winning five straight, seven of eight and 10 of 12, the Celtics now find themselves amid a mini two-game losing streak for the first time since early November. The second half against the Bucks was a bit of an uncharacteristic dud. The Pistons game was more competitive, but Detroit made timely plays down the […]
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The Celtics entered Monday’s meeting against arguably the most physically imposing front court in the league with one rotation center — Neemias Queta. With Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman out of the rotation for now, Josh Minott has started to handle the backup big minutes. Even Jordan Walsh and Hugo González have found recently themselves […]
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The Celtics’ recent success has not only been built on stars and shot creation, but also on a quieter, more structural dominance inside. Over the last two seasons, Boston has found ways to maximize the impact of big men who were once considered marginal NBA players. Over the last few years since Brad Stevens took […]
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BOSTON — The Celtics could be without Sam Hauser and Josh Minott ahead of Friday’s game against the Miami Heat. Hauser is still recovering from a left ankle sprain he suffered in Monday night’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, but is listed as probable to play. Minott, meanwhile, is also on the injury report, listed […]
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BOSTON — Brad Stevens didn’t know what to expect after the Celtics lost five of last year’s eight rotation players in the offseason. Stevens knew that the team was bringing back several proven, championship players — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard — but also that the team’s ceiling could hinge on the play […]
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We’re back! Rough week, but we go on. Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds […]
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When the Celtics moved Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons last summer, it was easy to view the trade through a financial lens. Boston needed flexibility. Simons offered shooting, youth, and a smaller expiring deal. It wasn’t a perfect match, but there was enough upside to let it play out and see how he fit within […]
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Through his first 21 NBA games, one thing has been made clear about Celtics first round pick Hugo Gonzalez, he impacts winning. According to PBP Stats, the Celtics net rating is 8.9 points better with Gonzalez on the floor vs. when he is on the bench. The sample is small, just 247 minutes, but I […]
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Globe ‘Does he even have enough money?’ Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics. Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs, Jalen Brunson named MVP Adam Silver says the NBA may look into giving the Miami Heat relief over the status of Terry Rozier CLNS Media Do […]
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BOSTON — Brad Stevens spoke to reporters for the first time since the NBA season began, taking questions on a slew of topics at Celtics practice on Wednesday afternoon. Steven weighed in on the likelihood of Jayson Tatum’s potential return this year and shed light on what the team might do ahead of the February […]
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Herald ‘I’ve got to be better’: Why Jaylen Brown blamed himself after Celtics’ loss to Pistons Late miscues derail big game from Celtics stars in loss to Pistons Globe Cade Cunningham explained why he ‘loves’ competing against the Celtics Jaylen Brown on heated exchange, physicality against the Pistons Celtics go cold again, fall to Cade […]
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I make no secret about the fact that I love transaction season. Trades are exciting! Trade rumors and speculation is fun because there’s always the hope of something great happening. That doesn’t mean I’m very good at trade ideas. I don’t have delusions of grandeur or refer to myself as the Picasso of the Trade […]
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