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Jayson Tatum’s long morning workout in Detroit and the competitiveness that followed that night confirmed dreams that the Celtics could contend this season. Jaylen Brown looked like the best player on the floor early, Boston won the offensive rebounding battle again over one of the league’s most physically imposing teams and Brown barely missed a […]
We’re back! 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 out of their chairs. The plays […]
Herald Why Jaylen Brown, Pacers coach believe Derrick White should be NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser lead way as Celtics breeze past Pacers Celtics wing misses eighth straight game with ankle injury Globe Zach Lowe maps out Celtics’ plans at NBA trade deadline Celtics showing they have more ways to win than relying on […]
BOSTON — Before the Celtics’ win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, head coach Rick Carlisle was asked about what he expected from this year’s Celtics team. And Carlisle, who has been coaching against the Joe Mazzulla Celtics for years, made clear he was far from surprised at the Celtics’ success this season. Before […]
In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with more freedom. Sometimes, it comes with tighter margins. Sam Hauser’s season fits that description. Coming into the year, Hauser’s role […]
We are officially just 2 weeks away from the trade deadline! After weeks and weeks of rumors, speculation, and plenty of CelticsBlog articles, we’re getting close to the end. At this point, the agents have played their hands, the teams have signaled their intentions (or not), and the posturing has reached its apex. I’ve never […]
As the Boston Celtics closed out the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, Sam Hauser showcased a move rarely seen from the veteran sharpshooter. Hauser used a Neemias Queta screen to cut to the left corner, caught a cross-court inbound from Derrick White, pump-faked, spun right, and sank a mid-range jumper over Indiana’s Pascal Siakam. The […]
1. Ran the Pacers out of the Gym After a close loss against the Detroit Pistons, Boston came back home to play their final matchup of the season against the Indiana Pacers where they proceeded to run them out of the gym, winning by a final score of 119-104. Boston did a great job when […]
The Boston Celtics return home to TD Garden after a tough 4-game road trip. Boston led all game in a homecoming win by 15 points, 119-104. Newly minted All Star starter, Jaylen Brown led the team with 30 points in just 33 minutes, Hauser had 5 triples with 17 points on a hot shooting night […]
Indiana Pacers (10-34) at Boston Celtics (26-16)Wednesday, January 21, 20267:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #43 Home Game #20TV: NBCSB, FDSN, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 107.5 The Fan, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics return home from their road trip to host the Indiana Pacers. This is the 4th and final game between these 2 teams this […]
Herald Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla found ‘fascinating’ inspiration at legendary auto race Globe Life lately: The best of Celtics tunnel fashion in January 2026 CelticsBlog The Celtics should (basically) not make a trade this year Jaylen Brown added to injury report ahead of Celtics game vs Pacers Jaylen Brown’s All-Star starter selection wasn’t about him The […]
Oh boy, welcome back to our annual Socratic seminar about “should the Celtics make a trade this year?” A tradition unlike any other, it’s one of the most important questions for each Celtics season — answering it can reflect the state of the team, the direction and goals for the coming playoff run or tanking extravaganza. […]
DETROIT — Jaylen Brown was asleep when the news first broke out: for the first time in his 10-year NBA career, he was selected as an All-Star starter. Monday’s primetime game between the Celtics and the Pistons was hours away, and Brown was taking his usual midday nap. By the time he awoke, his phone […]
Following another playoff-like matchup against the Eastern Conference–leading Detroit Pistons, head coach Joe Mazzulla praised the defensive strides second-year wing Baylor Scheierman has made, even in defeat. When asked about Scheierman’s growth as a decision-maker on both ends of the floor, Mazzulla pointed to a different area of development. “To me, his growth is more about his defensive versatility,” he said. That versatility […]
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown is on the injury report ahead of the Celtics’ Wednesday night game against the Indiana Pacers, listed as probable with left hamstring tightness. Brown is fresh off a 32-point, 11-rebound night against the Detroit Pistons, where he missed a potential game-winner just hours after being named an All-Star starter for the […]
Herald Jaylen Brown misses would-be game-winner as Celtics fall to Pistons Jayson Tatum showcases Achilles recovery in extended workout Jaylen Brown earns first career NBA All-Star start, fifth selection Globe Joe Mazzulla produced another humorous quote when asked about Jayson Tatum’s return timeline Jaylen Brown scores 32, but Celtics fall to Pistons in potential ECF […]
The dust has settled on the regular season series between Boston and Detroit right at the midway point in the season, culminating in a 104-103 Pistons win that came down to the final possession. After four games, we have a pretty clear idea of what to expect of this matchup between the Eastern Conference’s two […]
1. Another Close Loss to the Pistons For the third time in four matchups against the Detroit Pistons this season, the Celtics have lost in very close fashion. This was an incredible game of basketball overall. It was a back and forth game all night long and Jaylen Brown just missed the game winning shot […]
The battle between the top two Eastern Conference teams came down to one final shot on MLK Day, with Jaylen Brown firing with 4.4 seconds left. Brown got to his spot but came up short, and the Boston Celtics fell for the third time this season to the Detroit Pistons in Monday night’s 104-103 loss. […]
In a matchup that felt far more like May than January, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 104–103 on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena, surviving a final Jaylen Brown jumper that fell just short at the buzzer. The Celtics jumped out to an early 16–8 lead behind Brown’s scoring and strong defensive activity, but the […]
Boston Celtics (26-15) at Detroit Pistons (30-10)Monday, January 19, 20268:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #42, Road Game #23TV: Peacock, NBCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.1 The Ticket, SiriusXMLittle Caesars Arena The Celtics have reached the end of their 4 game road trip as they visit the Detroit Pistons. This is the 4th and final meeting between […]
Can Boston cut into Detroit’s lead? At the start of the season, most fans expected Boston to be middle of the pack due to Jayson Tatum’s injury and the offseason losses of Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, Al Horford and Jrue Holiday. Instead, through 41 games, Boston sits second in the Eastern Conference, 4.5 games behind […]
For the first time in his 10-year NBA career, Jaylen Brown will be an All-Star starter. Amid a career season, Brown has been selected by fans, other NBA players, and the media as one of the five Eastern Conference players to start in the All-Star game. Alongside Brown, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, New York […]
BIRMINGHAM, Mich.— Behind the scenes and away from the cameras, Jayson Tatum has been tirelessly rehabbing from the Achilles tendon rupture he suffered last May. Occasionally, the Celtics star has shared glimpses of his workouts on his YouTube channel and Instagram, but he has yet to let the media in for an extensive, unfiltered look […]
Herald Celtics midseason report card: Boston checked all boxes in impressive first half Globe Celtics at Pistons preview: The East’s top teams face off in Detroit CelticsBlog Overthinking the Celtics season so far The Mazzulla puzzulla NESN Jayson Tatum Dunks With Ease In Latest Workout Video From Detroit How To Watch Celtics vs. Pistons Tonight: […]