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Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/21/26
Herald How Al Horford explained cryptic comments on Celtics departure Joe Mazzulla, Coach of the Year finalist, pitches idea for new award Globe Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 against Celtics Joe Mazzulla on being a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year: ‘I haven’t made one basket all year’ Paul Pierce roasts 76ers, questions […]
Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0) Round1 Game 2 4/21/26
Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0)Tuesday, April 21, 20267:00 PM ETFirst Round Game #2 Home Game #2TV: Peacock/NBCSNRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD GardenOfficials: Marc Davis, Sean Wright, Marat Kogut The Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 2 of their best of 7 first round series. The Celtics have won all […]
Tatum’s defense holding up under pressure
The Philadelphia 76ers targeted Jayson Tatum early and often in Game 1 — and may have revealed that one of Boston’s old strengths is still available for another title run. Now, it’s no secret that Tatum is back and looking good. He made headlines with a dominant showing in his return to playoff basketball on […]
Celtics, 76ers injury reports: who’s in, who’s out for Game 2
The Celtics host the 76ers on Tuesday night for Game 2, two days after a 32-point Game 1 demolition. And, they’ll mostly be at full strength: only Ron Harper Jr. is on the injury report. He’s listed as probable with a right ankle sprain that he suffered earlier this month. Jayson Tatum, who made his […]
Joe Mazzulla’s rejection of Coach of the Year is not what you think
In a pregame press conference in Atlanta in late March, Joe Mazzulla said he never wanted to be asked about the Coach of the Year award again. “I don’t need it,” Mazzulla said. “I think it’s a stupid award. They shouldn’t have it. And it’s more about the players. It’s more about the work that […]
I’m a Sixers fan stuck in a Celtics writer’s body, and I’m never going back
GAH! Where am I? Whose laptop is this? CelticsBlog? “Grant Burfeind, Staff Writer?” That can’t be right. The last thing I remember I was Googling whether my appendix would be compatible with Joel Embiid’s body and what his address is so I could mail it his way. Now…well, now I’m somewhere else entirely. I catch […]
Parquet Plays: Spain and spacing in Game 1
The Celtics’ Game 1 blowout was surgical. Limiting their turnovers to eight and Philly to 4-of-23 from behind the arc certainly helped, but offensively, Boston stuck to their core offensive principles en route to a 123-91 win over the 76ers. There are 2,350 square feet from midline to baseline and head coach Joe Mazzulla maximizes […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/20/26
Herald Joe Mazzulla, Coach of the Year finalist, pitches idea for new award 76ers star: Game 1 blowout didn’t feel like playoff game for Celtics Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla among finalists for ‘stupid’ Coach of the Year award Celtics fans mock 76ers with chant during Game 1 blowout Jayson Tatum stars as Celtics smother 76ers in […]
How Boston took the wind out of Tyrese Maxey in Game 1
Tyrese Maxey is like the wind. He gets up to dangerous speeds, and can make you feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, Boston brought their windbreaker, and inside TD Garden there wasn’t even a breeze. Without Joel Embiid, Game 1 was all about Maxey. We knew that, he knew that, and most importantly, so did the Celtics. Maxey […]
The Sixers picked the wrong coverage
Going into the series against the Sixers, the Celtics had to wait to see which coverage Nick Nurse would pick on ball-screen actions. As most modern basketball plays start with a screen for the ball-handler, the chosen coverage tells a lot about a team’s philosophy and its capabilities. If Joël Embiid was healthy (so a […]
10 Takeaways from the Celtics blowout victory over 76ers in Game 1
1. Playoff Jayson Tatum Is Back The last time Jayson Tatum played in the playoffs was May 12th 2025. He dropped 42 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists before he suffered what is known as one of the worst injuries a basketball player could sustain in a Torn Achilles. It was only 342 days later […]
For 4 Celtics players, Sunday’s Game 1 win over 76ers was extra special
BOSTON — With the first quarter clock winding down, Jordan Walsh sprinted as fast as he could down the court. In perfect harmony, Jayson Tatum found him for a transition layup to beat the buzzer, and the Celtics extended their lead over the Philadelphia 76ers to 15 in the opening game of the playoffs. In […]
The NBA just announced award finalists, and a few Celtics were snubbed
The NBA has officially announced three finalists for all major awards, and it doesn’t look like any Celtic player will be taking home individual regular-season hardwood this season. But one pretty important Celtic is likely to come away with a trophy. Joe Mazzulla is named a Coach of the Year finalist Mazzulla seems pretty likely […]
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum puts Sixers on notice with Game 1 takeover
BOSTON — Six months ago, Jayson Tatum didn’t know he’d return in time for the playoffs. He wasn’t even certain he’d play at all until next season. Those thoughts of doubt followed him throughout his return from his torn right Achilles tendon, but vanished in Game 1 against the Sixers. “I’m proud of what I’ve […]
5 thoughts following a dominant Game 1 victory for the Celtics
If this Celtics season has taught us anything so far, it’s that culture, tradition and collective buy-in truly matter. Those terms aren’t just buzzwords coaches, players and executives throw around for the heck of it. They encapsulate what separates the franchise from so many others in the NBA, and this Celtics team embodies those mantras […]
Celtics, Jays look sharp in Game 1, blowout 76ers 123-91
Twenty-two times, the Celtics and 76ers have tipped off a playoff series with Boston owning a 15-7 lead. Their 23rd meeting started with a 123-91 blowout in Game 1 of this year’s first round series with the Jays combining for 51 points and 10 assists. If there was any doubt that Jayson Tatum wasn’t ready […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/19/26
Herald As Celtics playoffs begin, can Boston go from ‘gap year’ to banner year? Six bold predictions for Celtics-76ers playoff series Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum makes admission ahead of playoff opener Globe With Joel Embiid out, these Celtics better pummel the 76ers on the glass After his career was ‘dead in the water’, Jordan Walsh […]
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/19/26
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0)Sunday, April 19, 20261:00 PM ETFirst Round Game #1 Home Game #1TV: ABCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD GardenOfficials: Scott Foster, Pat Fraher, Tre Maddox The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers meet in the playoffs for the 23rd time, which includes Philly’s time as the Syracuse […]
CelticsBlog predictions: How does this season end?
At a certain point, you have to stop circling possibilities and just make a call. Nobody enjoys that part, because it means putting something on record and living with it for the next two months. The Celtics enter the playoffs as one of the most difficult teams in the league to pin down. They’ve shown […]
Maxey-mum effort will be needed to contains 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey may not be on the level of a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, or even Jalen Brunson, but in a first round series against Philadelphia, the Celtics will get an opportunity to test their top-5 defense. When going up against a great player, there are two schools of thought: let them get theirs and shut […]
For Jordan Walsh, this moment was a long time coming
BOSTON — This could be Jordan Walsh’s moment, the moment that Brad Stevens envisioned when he drafted a 19-year-old propspet out of Arkansas in 2023. Back then, Walsh was long, athletic defender that the Celtics hoped could eventually mold into someone who could lock down some of the NBA’s best offensive talents. Walsh never really […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/18/26
Herald Six bold predictions for Celtics-76ers playoff series Globe 76ers star Joel Embiid out for Game 1 vs. Celtics Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have been teammates for nine years, and the Celtics’ duo think they are still getting better The Celtics enter the postseason set up for one of their most impressive playoff runs in […]
Order From Chaos—The Week in Green
Last Saturday, my wife and I saw “One of America’s Boldest Orchestras” perform Haydn’s The Creation. It was a deeply moving experience which, on its surface, doesn’t really relate to basketball, but please bear with me here—I’ve already borrowed from Carly Simon and Sly and the Family Stone, so let’s spend some time with Papa […]
Minimizing Maxey, protecting the rim, and hitting the boards: three things Boston can carry over vs. Philly
The Boston Celtics will enter the playoffs facing a highly familiar opponent. Their upcoming series will mark the 23rd postseason meeting between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, underscoring one of the league’s most enduring rivalries. The two teams also met four times during the regular season. While Jayson Tatum did not appear in any of those matchups, […]
What is the ideal role for Boston’s bench players against the 76ers?
Of the last 20 games of Boston’s regular season, 13 featured a starting lineup of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta. Despite Tatum’s late entry into the lineup, that 5-man combo is third in total minutes together this year, sporting a +7 net scoring advantage (per 100 possessions). It’s a […]
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