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The Celtics lost early. The Patriots lost late. ‘Twas a wonderful day. ‘Tis a time to celebrate. Mike Brown On beating Beantown after Friday’s loss: “Our group is resilient. Sometimes things like that happen in Detroit. None of us like it. None of us want to go through it. Give Detroit a lot of credit, […]
From Posting and Toasting | 29 days ago | 4 reads
Lost in the shuffle of a tax-ducking fire sale at the 11th hour was the acquisition of a new two-way player in rookie John Tonje. Part of the trade that sent Chris Boucher and a 2027 second round pick to Utah, Tonje became the third player from the 2025 draft class to take one of […]
From CelticsBlog | 29 days ago | 0 reads
Before Sunday’s 111-89 loss to the Knicks, the Celtics had been 7-1 when playing on a Patriots Super Bowl Sunday. According to statistician Dick Lipe, the lone loss came in 2015, when the Celtics scored just 75 points against the Heat. Later that night, however, the Patriots rallied to earn a thrilling, 28-24, triumph over […]
From CelticsBlog | 29 days ago | 4 reads
Joe Mazzulla doesn’t intend to change much in the aftermath of this season’s trade deadline. Even after four trades that resulted in four departures, the Boston Celtics head coach is standing by the approach that has helped them climb as high as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference this season. Nothing will compromise […]
From CelticsBlog | 29 days ago | 0 reads
In a nationally televised matinee, the Knicks (34*-19) handled business in Boston, methodically burying the Celtics (34-19). With an All-Star performance by Jalen Brunson, terrific play by rookie Mohamed Diawara, and a stellar debut by newly acquired guard Jose Alvarado, New York outshot Boston from deep (40% to 17%) and turned the ball over just […]
From Posting and Toasting | 30 days ago | 1 read
Late in the fourth quarter Sunday, with the outcome of Celtics-Knicks decided, simultaneous “Let’s go, Pats!” chants and boos from Knicks fans echoed throughout TD Garden. While Knicks fans enjoyed leaning into their cantankerous DNA for a moment, those boos quickly returned to cheers as the Knicks cemented a 111-89 victory over the Celtics (34-19). […]
From CelticsBlog | 30 days ago | 2 reads
Shams Charania reported before Celtics-Knicks on Sunday that Jayson Tatum began participating in controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages as he continues to attempt a return this season. It marks the first public note of a progression from the visible 1-on-1, shooting and mobility work at practices and shootarounds in recent months. It also marks a progression following […]
From CelticsBlog | 30 days ago | 4 reads
On Super Bowl Sunday, the New York Knicks (33*–19) visit the Boston Celtics (34–18) tonight at TD Garden in a matchup between two top Eastern Conference contenders, fighting for second place. Karl-Anthony Towns (eye), Josh Hart (ankle), and OG Anunoby (toe) are questionable for New York, while Miles McBride is out; Boston lists Sam Hauser […]
From Posting and Toasting | 30 days ago | 4 reads
New York Knicks (33-19) at Boston Celtics (34-18)Sunday, February 8, 202612:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #53 Home Game #26TV: ABCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 880 ESPN, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the New York Knicks for a very important game for the standings. A win and the Celtics are 2 games ahead of the Knicks […]
From CelticsBlog | 30 days ago | 1 read
In a far too early matinee, the Knicks (33*-19) face the Celtics (34-18) at TD Garden. This is a matchup of two Eastern Conference heavyweights, although the Knicks more resemble a boxer at the end of a fight—bloodied, swollen-eyed, with at least two sprained ankles. On December 2, 2025, Boston defeated New York 123-117, with […]
From Posting and Toasting | 30 days ago | 1 read
Growing up in Massachusetts, Super Bowl Sunday felt like a national holiday in the 2000s and 2010s. Normally the New England Patriots would be playing in the big game at night but to set the stage for the evening, the Boston Celtics would play a game on the same day, most of the time in […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
at New York Knicks (33-19) at Boston Celtics (34-18) Sunday, February 8, 2026 12:30 PM ET Regular Season Game #53 Home Game #26 TV: ABC Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 880 ESPN, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics host the New York Knicks for a very important game for the standings. A win and the Celtics are 2 games ahead of the Knicks for 2nd place in the East. A loss and the Celtics fall back to 3rd place. The Celtics won the series with the Knicks 4-0 last season. The series is current...
From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The Miami Heat were at the wrong end of another blown double-digit lead on Friday night, this time to the Boston Celtics. It wasn’t a good night offensively for either team. But Miami managed to blow a 21-point lead, a league-leading 31st double-digit deficit blown since the start of 2024-25. The biggest reason for it […] The post A troubling trend has re-emerged for Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Herald Nikola Vucevic, Payton Pritchard help fuel huge Celtics comeback in win over Heat ‘We need you in Boston’: Nikola Vucevic’s trade to Celtics was long time coming Globe Celtics rally from 22 down in Vucevic’s debut to beat Heat: 6 takeaways Celtics rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96 Brad Stevens makes most […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Herald Nikola Vucevic, Payton Pritchard help fuel huge Celtics comeback in win over Heat ‘We need you in Boston’: Nikola Vucevic’s trade to Celtics was long time coming Globe Celtics rally from 22 down in Vucevic’s debut to beat Heat: 6 takeaways Celtics rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96 Brad Stevens makes most of maintaining Celtics’ focus on success while saving ownership hundreds of millions Nikola Vucevic settles in nicely in his first game as a Celtic, showing a lo...
From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Spurs’ representation at All-Star weekend just got even wider as the Spurs announced the Harpers will participate in the Kia Shooting Challenge together. That will include Spurs rookie Dylan Harper, his brother Ron Harper, Jr., who is currently a two-way player for the Boston Celtics, and their father: five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, Sr. […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
There’s a lot to unpack from last night’s comeback win over the Miami Heat. Boston’s furious rally featured about as rough a shooting stretch as you can possibly imagine in a half of basketball, along with a 22-point comeback in a playoff-like atmosphere that featured blood, profanity, and a generational clash between 32-year-old Norman Powell […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
BOSTON — It took only three minutes before Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla called upon Nikola Vučević, 48 hours after acquiring him from the Bulls, into Friday night’s game against the Heat. Vučević was greeted with a warm welcome. Chants of “Vooch” echoed through TD Garden as the 15-year veteran checked in for the first […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
By now we’ve covered and reacted to all the trades and cap machinations that Brad Stevens (and Mike Zarren and the rest of the front office) were able to pull off this week. You’ve seen the graphics already, showing that before the offseason the owners were on track to pay the GDP of Spain in […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
For a decade, teams have been chasing the most efficient shot. The NBA ran away from the mid-range to build better spacing with players positioned beyond the three-point line. With that shift, efficiency at the rim increased significantly, rising from 60% in 2016 to 67% in 2026. However, like any innovation, spacing might have reached […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
DALLAS — WNBA star Caitlin Clark didn’t seem thrilled when former NBA star Reggie Miller declared her NBA comparison was Payton Pritchard on an NBC pregame broadcast last week. The clip of her seemingly disappointed reaction immediately blew up on the internet, with fans claiming that she appeared offended when Miller compared her to the […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The infamous “turd quarter” struck once again for the Miami Heat on Friday evening. Despite going into halftime with a dominant 21-point lead, Miami saw that early game success evaporate as soon as the third quarter began versus the Boston Celtics. Miami looked encouragingly refreshed to start the game, spearheaded by the Norman Powell, Andrew […] The post Heat blow 21-point first half lead and fall short down the stretch in Boston 98-96 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
After a rough first half in which the Celtics were 1 for 20 from three, Boston rode a strong third quarter to beat the rival Miami Heat, 98-96. It was one of the biggest comebacks of the season for the Celtics, who trailed by 21 at halftime. It was a great game for the newest […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
Injury Report: Boston Celtics: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Boston Celtics: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-25) @ Boston Celtics (33-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
BOSTON — Amid all the chao of Thursday’s NBA midseason tradeline deadline, the Celtics traded for two-way player John Tonje. Tonje, who was drafted by the Utah Jazz 53rd overall in June, was in the middle of standout season with the Salt Lake City stars when he learned he was traded. He ultimately landed in […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 4 reads