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10 Takeaways from Celtics solid win over Bulls

1. A basketball game of all time Coming off of the Celtics vs. Clippers masterful shooting display where both teams played one of the best offense games of the season, Boston went back home to face the Bulls where both teams put up the most offensive shooting game of the season. It’s really impressive that […]

30 days ago | 4 reads

Celtics turned “tired” start vs. Bulls into a “competitive spirit” showcase

BOSTON — Fresh off a season-high five-game road trip, the Boston Celtics weren’t themselves right away. Even against the No. 9-seeded Chicago Bulls, it took a while to reacclimate on Monday night. Just 48 hours prior, the Celtics crafted an offensive masterpiece headlined by Jaylen Brown’s 50-point extravaganza versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Boston tied […]

30 days ago | 0 reads

Anfernee Simons is doing exactly what he said he would

BOSTON — For Anfernee Simons, the goal has always been to contribute to winning. On Media Day, as he spoke to reporters for the first time since he was unexpectedly traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Celtics, Simons made clear that winning was his undeniable, number one priority. “We want to win, and I want […]

30 days ago | 3 reads

Anfernee Simons catches fire with 27, Celtics beat Bulls 115-101

The Boston Celtics returned home after a lengthy road trip to face the Bulls. Boston led all night in the 115-101 win. Chicago came into the game with injuries up and down the roster and struggled to shoot the ball in the first half. Anfernee Simons was scoreless in the first half, but ended with […]

30 days ago | 1 read

Chicago Bulls (17-18) at Boston Celtics (22-12) Game #35 1/5/26

Chicago Bulls (17-18) at Boston Celtics (22-12)Monday, January 5, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #35, Home Game #16TV: NBCSB, Chicago Sports Network, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub,  WSCR 670 AMTD Garden The Celtics return home from a 4-1 road trip to host the Chicago Bulls. This is the 1st of 3 games between these two teams […]

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about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/5/26

Herald Jaylen Brown, ‘best two-way player in the world,’ playing like MVP candidate for Celtics Globe Jaylen Brown feels he’s one of basketball’s best—and he’s right Bulls at Celtics: Boston opens homestand seeking fourth straight win The Celtics are 10 games over .500. It’s time to change the expectations for this team. CelticsBlog Why Jaylen […]

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Why Jaylen Brown’s season belongs in the Most Improved Player conversation

“Jaylen Brown is a rightful candidate for the Most Improved Player.” This statement comes from a simple question: who stepped up the most this season, and how did it happen? The Most Improved Player award is often associated with young breakouts or role players taking a leap. This season, however, Brown, one of the league’s […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Parquet Plays: How less playing time fueled Jordan Walsh

This Boston Celtics team is a reminder that the NBA season is waves.  Josh Minott opened the year as a consistent presence in the starting lineup, starting nine consecutive games, yet he hasn’t logged meaningful rotational minutes since December 12.  Conversely, Luka Garza endured a 15-day stretch without seeing the floor, only to emerge as a key contributor in the rotation over […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Parquet plays: redefining pace and playing fast in the moment

Heading into Saturday night, the Clippers and Celtics were 29th and 30th in pace at nearly 96 possessions per game. For LA, fewer possessions make sense for their older roster. With 36-year-old James Harden and 34-year-old Kawhi Leonard, all attempts to limit their wear-and-tear are surely welcome. Paradoxically for the Celtics, the slower “pace” is […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Jordan Walsh bounces back in LA

Jordan Walsh has been having an outstanding year for the Boston Celtics, breaking out as a legitimate two-way threat. After two seasons of DNPs and garbage time minutes, Walsh is now averaging 7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1 steal per game while shooting 58.5% from the floor and 47.3% from three. The numbers don’t even […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/4/26

Herald Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drops 50 points to crush Clippers after snub Globe Jaylen Brown torches Clippers for 50 points in Saturday night blowout Jaylen Brown believes he’s the ‘best two-way player in the world,’ and he tried to prove it against the Clippers Finding the right fit at starting wing position is a work […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

“We’re just hungry”: how Derrick White’s impact vs. Clippers embodied the Celtics

Derrick White’s presence shaped a Boston Celtics effort that the Los Angeles Clippers anticipated, but still couldn’t prevent on Saturday night. It also encapsulated everything the Celtics are trying to establish themselves as, too. The 3-point shooting, the ability to contest any shot at the rim, and the relentless energy — those are givens from […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Jaylen Brown’s text to Joe Mazzulla foreshadowed career night

LOS ANGELES — On the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles late Thursday night, Jaylen Brown texted Joe Mazzulla asking if he could guard Kawhi Leonard when the Celtics would face the surging Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. “Why wouldn’t I?” Brown said after the Celtics, recalling his decision to text his head coach. “I […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Brown drops 50, Celtics beat Clippers for third straight win, 146-115

After back-to-back wins against Utah and Sacramento, the Boston Celtics closed out their west coast road trip with a 146-115 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, who rode into the contest on a six-game win streak. It was a season-high in points for the Celtics, who moved to 22-12 on the season. Boston was led in […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Boston Celtics (21-12) at Los Angeles Clippers (12-21) Game #34 1/3/26

Boston Celtics (21-12) at Los Angeles Clippers (12-21)Saturday, January 3, 202610:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #34, Road Game #19TV: NBCSB, FDSN SoCal,  NBA-TVRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, KLAC 570, Sirius XMIntuit Dome The Celtics visit the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2nd, and final, game between these two teams this season. The Celtics won the first […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/3/26

Herald Jaylen Brown has three-letter reaction to Player of the Month snub Globe Jaylen Brown expresses disagreement with NBA naming Jalen Brunson Player of the Month 26 good things about 2025 in the sports media scene Celtics at Clippers preview: Kawhi Leonard is on a heater as Boston comes to town Hot topics as the […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Jaylen Brown isn’t bothered by your disrespect

Jaylen Brown never got the chance to be a number one option in the NBA. When he was drafted by Boston, he was playing behind Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford. Just one year later, Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, and Jayson Tatum joined the team, and all it took was one amazing playoff run from Jayson […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Don’t confuse Luka Garza’s game as just hustle

At NBA Stats, there’s a tab that registers players’ “hustle” numbers. A lot of it is what you’d expect: deflections, recovered loose balls, and drawn charges. The dirty work. The stuff of Tommy Points. The first column, however, is not necessarily about “hustle.” It’s screen assists. Screen assists are a complimentary stat for sure, but […]

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about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Joe Mazzulla earns Eastern Conference Coach of the Month honors

For the fifth time in his young career, Joe Mazzulla is the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month. Mazzulla steered the Celtics to a 9-3 December, highlighted by wins over the Knicks, Raptors (twice), and Heat. The Celtics are 21-12, just 3.5 games out of first place in the conference with Jayson Tatum still sidelined. […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Jaylen Brown was robbed of Eastern Conference Player of the Month

The NBA announced the Players of the Month for the Eastern and Western Conference and Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown was beat out by another JB, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/2/26

Herald Celtics race away from Kings to secure New Year’s Day victory Globe Jaylen Brown scores 29 to help Celtics pull away from Kings in 4th quarter Court Sense: New year, same Joe Mazzulla Celtics forced into a fight, but Jaylen Brown, Derrick White deliver in fourth to hold off Kings in Sacramento Consistency has […]

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10 Takeaways from the Celtics all-around team win vs the Kings

1. Jaylen Brown Big 2nd Half After his 3o-point streak came to an end against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Jaylen Brown started the game off cold in the first half against the Kings, scoring 10 points and shooting 4-12 from the field. Then after halftime, Brown found his stroke as he scored 11 points […]

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