A Boston Celtics Blog: 17 Banners and Counting
1. How does Boston respond after an 0-2 start? Two games into the season, the Celtics are still looking for their first win. Granted, their two opponents — Philadelphia and New York — have high postseason ambitions, but that’s beside the point. Against the 76ers, Boston blew a 13-point fourth-quarter lead. On Friday night against […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
They give out a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, but to my knowledge, the award has never gone to a Celtics writer. Not sure why. Criticism isn’t inherently positive or negative, it’s just an analysis of the quality of things. And here in Boston, we have a long history of criticizing our team, and I personally […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
Forty-eight minutes. That’s the regulation length of an NBA basketball game and if you ask head coach Joe Mazzulla, it’s the complete length of time that his team needs to play Celtics basketball to win games. Despite starting the season with two losses — a one-point heartbreaker at home to the 76ers and Friday’s thumping […]
4 months ago | 1 read
Herald Celtics struggling with predictable problem amid 0-2 start Hugo Gonzalez looks like savvy Celtics draft pick in ‘awesome’ NBA debut Celtics can’t complete comeback, lose to Knicks in playoff rematch Globe Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez makes NBA debut, shows promise in loss to Knicks Jaylen Brown, Celtics struggle early, can’t finish rally in loss […]
4 months ago | 5 reads
#1 – Hugo Gonzalez brought life to the Celtics Looking at the box score, you wouldn’t think Hugo Gonzalez had that big of an impact: only six points, one assist, and two steals. Yet, you could also notice that the Celtics won by seven points in the 22 minutes he was on the floor. How? […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
It doesn’t seem like Hugo Gonzalez will be making any trips to Maine anytime soon. Gonzalez, the lone Celtics first-rounder selected in this past summer’s 2025 NBA Draft, debuted against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, and didn’t disappoint. The 19-year-old logged 23 minutes and quickly proved that the preseason flashes which […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
The Celtics fought really hard to get back into the game after losing the 2nd quarter by 28 points. However, they just were not able to overcome it as the Knicks beat them 105-95. Josh Hart returned to the Knicks lineup after missing their win on Wednesday against the Cavaliers. He did not start as […]
4 months ago | 7 reads
Boston Celtics (0-1) at New York Knicks (1-0)Friday, October 24, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #2 Road Game #1TV: Prime VideoRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 98.7 ESPN, Sirius XMMadison Square Garden The Celtics move from one division rival to another as they head to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. This is […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
Herald Jaylen Brown calls out NBA for handling of sports betting: ‘A lot more could have been done’ Celtics’ Anfernee Simons ‘in shock’ over Chauncey Billups arrest Celtics big man ruled out for Knicks matchup with concussion Three ex-Celtics players arrested by FBI in massive gambling investigations Celtics stumble in first crunch-time test without Jayson […]
4 months ago | 0 reads
Before the first game of the season we posted an NBA Reacts survey to see how Celtics fans are feeling about the upcoming season. It seems like Boston fans are a lot more optimistic than the general consensus is with this team. Perhaps those high numbers were influenced by a generally very positive preseason performance. […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
NEW YORK CITY — This time last year, Anfernee Simons was living in Portland and playing under Trail Blazers head coach Chauncy Billups. Life changes quickly. Today, Simons is a member of the Boston Celtics, preparing for a primetime Friday night showdown against the New York Knicks. And, across the country, in what’s become the […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
BOSTON — Anfernee Simons flashed the defensive focus from his offseason immediately on opening night. He chased down Tyrese Maxey in transition and ripped the ball from him as Maxey arrived at the rim, breaking up one of the many 76ers breakouts that cost Boston. Elsewhere, Simons swiped the ball from Joel Embiid sneaking behind […]
4 months ago | 6 reads
Last season, Derrick White had four games with at least 20 field goal attempts. With a team-high 20 FGA on Wednesday night, he reached that mark in game one against the Sixers. This wasn’t White’s most prolific shooting night, but it’s a sign that he’s ready to accept more responsibility. There was a level of […]
4 months ago | 1 read
Herald Three ex-Celtics players arrested by FBI in massive gambling investigations Celtics stumble in first crunch-time test without Jayson Tatum Celtics crumble late, blow double-digit lead in season-opening loss to 76ers Globe Off-white, on point: Celtics 2025-2026 season opener fit check Celtics ready to embrace the growing pains that will come this season Celtics show […]
4 months ago | 5 reads
The Boston Celtics lost a nailbiter to the Philadelphia 76ers in their debut game of the ’25-26 NBA season. The game came down to the wire, with Payton Pritchard getting two attempts at a game winner in the final 10 seconds, but unable to get either to drop in a 117-116 loss. It always leaves […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
In a wide-open Eastern Conference, measuring up against fellow playoff hopefuls is of the utmost importance for the regular season. The Boston Celtics got their first look at another team with big question marks in the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. Boston’s primary scoring trio – Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard – got off to […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0)Wednesday, October 22, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #1, Home Game #1TV: NBCSB, NBCSP, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics begin the season by hosting one of their oldest rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers. This is the first of 4 games between these two teams […]
4 months ago | 9 reads
Herald Wyc Grousbeck: Jayson Tatum ‘expected to not’ return to Celtics this season New details revealed about Kristaps Porzingis’ mystery postseason illness How Marcus Smart, Al Horford performed in Lakers, Warriors debuts Celtics season preview: New era of Boston basketball tips off vs. 76ers Jaylen Brown listed as questionable for Celtics’ season opener vs. 76ers […]
4 months ago | 6 reads
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown surprised me most this training camp. Nothing that happened on the floor changed my view on how this season will play out for him, Brown as likely as anyone to ride the highs-and-lows of suffering the losses and major injury that these Celtics did. But his first statement upon arrival Media […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
Neemias Queta excels as starting center Celtics lose season opener to Sixers 117-116 Three questions as Celtics open season against 76ers
4 months ago | 4 reads
Opening Night is finally here, and the Boston Celtics start off against Eastern Conference rival Philadelphia 76ers. With a new-look Celtics team going against a Sixers squad eager to prove it’s one of the best in the East when healthy, it’s bound to be an interesting first matchup for Boston. There are three big questions […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
Are you the type of Celtics fan who absolutely must watch all 82 games on the schedule and, obviously, the entire postseason? Then get ready to make a few adjustments to your watching habits, because a lot has changed since last season ended, and those changes will be felt quickly by Celtics fans, beginning with […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. By now you’ve read all of our season previews, you’ve had a chance to read or […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
BOSTON — The City of Boston has officially proclaimed October 24th as “Jaylen Brown Day” in honor of the Celtics star’s achievements both on and off the court. This past weekend, Brown was presented with the official proclamations delineating the recognition by Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Worrell and Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
Herald How ex-Knicks head coach helped Celtics in ‘awesome’ preseason visit Globe Coach who ended Celtics’ 2024-25 season paid Boston a visit during practice Will Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury keep him out of Celtics season opener? Which Celtics newcomers will carve out roles? Meet the five players who must step up this season. Can the […]
4 months ago | 3 reads