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Jaylen Brown was far from the only reason for the Boston Celtics’ blowout 29-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets in front of the home crowd on Wednesday night. The star shooting guard was one of only two Celtics to finish with a double-digit point total, with his 20 points finishing second only to Derrick White’s […]
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown wasn’t his sharpest Wednesday night against the Hornets. He missed four of his first six shots and four of his final six as the Celtics suffered a lopsided 118–89 defeat at TD Garden. “I take accountability,” Brown said. “I gotta be better at the rim and play with more energy.” Brown’s […]
1. Lack of Effort Coming off a blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, the Celtics got a taste of their own medicine against the Charlotte Hornets, getting crushed 118-89. This game was a rough watch all the way around. It felt like the Hornets had a 20+ point lead in this game from […]
BOSTON — For the first time in two years, when Xavier Tillman took the TD Garden parquet for his pregame shooting, he wasn’t donning Celtics green. Instead, the 26-year-old forward wore Hornets blue, making his return to Boston for the first time since he was unexpectedly traded to the Charlotte Hornets last month. And, from […]
The Boston Celtics hosted the Charlotte Hornets for their first meeting of the season on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Boston was flat-footed to start the game, and they struggled all night to keep pace with the young Hornets. It was a tough shooting night for the home team throughout; they hit just 10 three-pointers […]
Charlotte Hornets (31-31) at Boston Celtics (41-20)Wednesday, March 4, 20267:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #62 Home Game #30TV: NBCSB, FDSN, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 92.7 WFNZ-FM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets for the first of 3 meetings this season. They will face each other in Charlotte on March 29 amd for […]
Globe ‘Nobody wants to see this’: Knicks fan Rich Eisen’s rant about the Celtics Al Horford supports Luke Kornet’s stance on Hawks’ ‘Magic City’ promotion Jayson Tatum to doctor: ‘I ain’t coming back to be no role player’ Hornets at Celtics preview: Defense and depth are keeping Boston on a hot streak How have the […]
During NBC’s broadcast of the Spurs vs. 76ers on Tuesday March 3rd, they ran Episode 4 of Jayson Tatum’s Documentary ‘The Quiet Place.’ For as much speculation that has gone on about his return, the documentary dropping this quickly feels like a good sign that Tatum is coming back sooner rather than later. At the […]
As the Celtics sweep through the final stretch of what’s been a magical season of career-best breakouts, I often think about a Media Day headline I wrote when expectations were in a significantly different state. The 2025-26 Celtics are one big Stay Ready squad. Ironically, “Stay Ready” isn’t the en vogue phrase of the 2025-26 […]
The 2025-2026 Boston Celtics have been defined by exceeding expectations, and no one on this Celtics roster, and maybe not in the entire league, has exceeded expectations more than Neemias Queta. There were plenty of reasons to be skeptical of the Celtics coming into the season; they would be relying on a roster comprised of […]
Herald No Jays, no problem: How Celtics have excelled while shorthanded Down two starters, Celtics destroy Bucks in career night for rookie Globe Jayson Tatum to doctor: ‘I ain’t coming back to be no role player’ ‘You should’ve been a Celtic’: Julius Erving on Red Auerbach, rivalry with the Celtics Former Celtics center Luke Kornet […]
For the first time in his career, Derrick White has been awarded Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month. The NBA announced that White was selected as the East’s best defensive player for February, while San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembenyama was selected in the West. White’s case for the selection was rock solid; the […]
Despite being shorthanded without Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta, the Boston Celtics marched into Milwaukee on the night of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return and delivered a resounding statement, dismantling the Bucks in a dominant 108–81 triumph. The manner in which this roster continues to uphold the standard of Celtics basketball, regardless of who is available on any given night, serves […]
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Kyrie Irving (quoting Teddy Roosevelt) It’s Hugo Gonzalez day on CelticsBlog today! I’m stealing this topic from a couple of sources. The Group Chat guys were doing player comps for all the top rookies (they glazed over Hugo at the end). Also, Bobby Manning threw this out as […]
1. Hugo Gonzalez Career Night After Neemias Queta had a career night against the 76ers the night before, Hugo Gonzalez decided it was his turn to have the best game of his young career on the second night of a back-to-back in a commanding 108-81 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. In his third career start, […]
Hugo González played only 13 minutes on Sunday night, less than 24 hours before Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla needed the rookie to start. That didn’t matter, though. González logged his third career start, and his first since Jan. 10, with starters Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta both sidelined on the second night of a […]
The Celtics didn’t have their usual stars on hand Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, but like many nights this season, it didn’t matter. The Prove-It Unit made a statement. Behind a relentless bench performance and a breakout night from Hugo Gonzalez, Boston turned a competitive game into a runaway road win. First Quarter Milwaukee […]
Boston Celtics (40-20) at Milwaukee Bucks (26-33)Monday, March 2, 20267:30 PM ETTV: NBA-TV, NBCSB, FDSWIRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTMJ (103..3), Sirius XMRegular Season Game #61, Road Game #32Fiserv Forum The Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks for the third of 4 games between these two teams this season. The Bucks won 116-101 in Milwaukee on December11 […]
After releasing Episode 2 last night during the Celtics game against the 76ers, Episode 3 was shown postgame and posted on Jayson Tatum’s YouTube channel titled ‘The Long Road Ahead.’ It’s a very interesting development since his documentary was supposed to come out weekly on NBC but they decided to release this new episode early. […]
Herald Celtics injury report: Two starters, Jayson Tatum won’t play vs. Bucks Neemias Queta’s career game powers Celtics to win over 76ers Celtics’ Baylor Scheierman playing through fractured thumb: ‘I’m not going to sit out’ Globe What Baylor Scheierman said about his fractured thumb Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady impressed with Celtics after win vs. 76ers […]
There is an old saying that says “basketball is a game of runs.” These runs can swing momentum of a game for one team and end the hopes of the opponent. My mind jumps to the Golden State Warriors dynasty of the late 2010’s where they used passing to find a wide open shooter on […]
BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta when they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Brown is dealing with an illness, while Queta is getting a rest night, per the team’s official injury report. For the Bucks, meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his return from a calf injury that’s […]
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown was arguably the loudest Celtics fan in the building. Whether on the floor or watching from the bench, he was the first to celebrate his teammates during their 114-98 win over the Sixers on Sunday night at TD Garden. “Tonight was a team win,” Brown said. “Everybody did their part, and […]
Late in the fourth quarter Sunday, with the Celtics one knockout blow away from finishing the 76ers, it was fitting that Neemias Queta provided the final punch. A man among boys on this particular night, Queta wrestled the ball away from VJ Edgecombe, finished through contact and screamed to fire up the TD Garden crowd […]
Episode 2 of Jayson Tatum’s documentary ‘The Quiet Work’ was run before the 76ers vs. Celtics game on NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball. Tatum then posted the video on his YouTube channel and it explores his and his doctor’s perspective on getting surgery immediately the next day after his injury. At the end of Episode 1, […]