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Luka Garza's absurd 3-point shooting should force Celtics to make big decision
Luka Garza is shooting nearly 55% from deep, proving he can give the Boston Celtics elite 5-out spacing. It's time to expand his role.
Paul George had his worst game as a Celtic, and no one cared
Paul George's stat line from last night's Boston Celtics game speaks for itself, and yet no one spoke up because it didn't matter. The Celtics dominated the Hornets, and George was undoubtedly part of it.
Celtics just got the mix of joy and aggression they need from Derrick White
Derrick White helped lead the Celtics to a 119-80 blowout win over the Hornets in an NBA Cup game. He has a high floor; when he plays with joy and aggression, he hits his ceiling.
Jayson Tatum's three-point shot coming around makes Celtics completely unstoppable
Jayson Tatum's 3-point shot finally fell against the Hornets, unlocking an MVP-level ceiling that makes the Boston Celtics nearly unguardable.
Celtics defense looking as good as ever under Joe Mazzulla
The Boston Celtics put on a historic defensive clinic against the Charlotte Hornets, holding them to just 80 points in a dominant display.
Celtics have never been in better position to make deep NBA Cup run
The Celtics are 2-0 in NBA Cup group play with a league-best +53-point differential. Here is how Boston can secure the top seed.
Obscure ex-Celtics big is filling in decently well for Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis may never play for the Golden State Warriors again, but Boston Celtics alum Charles Bassey has been filling in well. He's not replicating Porzingis' numbers, but he's making an impact on a team many thought was done.
Norman Powell could be the last piece of title puzzle for Celtics
Norman Powell was an All-Star last season (deserved or not), and he gives the Boston Celtics offensive gravity the team could use. Plenty of factors would have to go into making a deal like that, though.
Baylor Scheierman gave Celtics what they've been looking for from backup wing
Baylor Scheierman finally delivered a breakout showing for the Celtics. Did he just solve Boston's backup-wing dilemma?
Mitchell Robinson may turn corner from Celtics’ two-big strategy
Enough has been made of Mitchell Robinson's poor start, but the Boston Celtics are already trying to work around it by putting him with the right players. Who knew that it might just be Neemias Queta and Luka Garza?
Maine Celtics want Chris Cenac Jr. to take full advantage of G League proving ground
Maine Celtics head coach Phil Pressey shares what he wants to see from Chris Cenac Jr. It's critical to the growth of a raw talent who oozes potential.
Derrick White's tumble as a floor spacer continues to annoy, but not concern
Derrick White hasn't erased his three-point shooting issues, but they still haven't proven to be a problem for the Boston Celtics. It would just be awesome if his elite floor spacing came back.
Celtics could soon add guard depth, as Devin Carter's return gets closer
Celtics guard Devin Carter is in the reconditioning phase. His return might start in Maine, but when he's ready, he could become a contributor in Boston.
Celtics' narrow win over Bucks made the argument for more creation
Missing key rotation pieces revealed the Celtics' biggest offensive weakness. Here is what Boston needs to fix now.
Neemias Queta's performance against Bucks highlights a key area of growth
Neemias Queta's impact in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' 109-102 win over the Bucks captures exactly what Boston needs from the sixth-year center.
Celtics have set the stage for Payton Pritchard to jumpstart his season
With Jayson Tatum sidelined against the Bucks, the Celtics desperately need Payton Pritchard to break out of his shooting slump and ignite his season.
Celtics young wings get familiar challenge with no Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum gets the night off tonight, but the upside is that the Boston Celtics have been through this exact rodeo before. Hence, games like tonight won't feel completely unfamiliar.
Kristaps Porziņģis situation has gone from bad to worse since leaving Celtics
As the Warriors halt Kristaps Porziņģis’ salary amid a worsening mystery illness, Brad Stevens’ trade decision looks more brilliant by the day for the Celtics.
Celtics giving Jayson Tatum night off against Bucks makes perfect sense
With a brutal 16-game November schedule ahead, the Boston Celtics resting Jayson Tatum against the Bucks is a masterclass in workload management.
Paul George raising Celtics' ceiling by defying odds with deflection sorcery
At 36 years old, Paul George is shockingly turning into a defensive menace for the Boston Celtics. Here is why his resurgence is so wild.
Mitchell Robinson sent strong message that his fit with Celtics would take time
Mitchell Robinson's start with the Boston Celtics has been not just disappointing, but disheartening. However, he did alert everyone that his fit would take time. In fact, he revealed how long he thinks it will take to figure himself out ahead of time.
Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser's struggles in Celtics' loss prove their value
In years past, the Boston Celtics could survive when those two struggled, but nights like last night against the Houston Rockets prove they are essential to the Celtics' success.
Jaylen Brown has to be trolling Celtics with his Tyrese Maxey comments
Jaylen Brown claims the 76ers belong to Tyrese Maxey. Is the former Celtics star taking a subtle jab at Jayson Tatum, or has he simply changed his tune?
Mitchell Robinson is single-handedly tanking Jayson Tatum's MVP case
Jayson Tatum looks like an MVP when Mitchell Robinson sits, but their combined net rating is alarming. Here is what the numbers say about Boston's lineup issue.
It hasn't taken long for Paul George to prove he's no trade asset for the Celtics
After many immediately declared trading for him a mistake, Paul George has proven he is anything but for the Boston Celtics. Because of how useful he has been, it's hard to see how or why they would trade him.
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