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Derrick White’s first career triple-double powers Celtics past Pistons, 119-94

Derrick White’s first career triple-double powers Celtics past Pistons, 119-94

Derrick White powered the Celtics to a resounding win over the Pistons on Monday. | David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Jaylen Brown added 31 and 7 as the surging Celtics notched their sixth straight win. For the vast majority of NBA teams, playing without four catalysts would be a major cause for concern. For the Celtics, it was business as usual Monday night with Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Sam Hauser sidelined. They still had Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, which never hurts. They were also playing the Pistons, which made life a smidgen easier. Brown...
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Detroit Pistons (12-55) at Boston Celtics (53-14) Game #68 3/18/24

Detroit Pistons (12-55) at Boston Celtics (53-14) Game #68 3/18/24

Photo by Brian Fluharty/ The Celtics look to win their 6th straight game as they host the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics go from the team with the worst record in the league to the team with the second worst record as they host the Detroit Pistons. This is the 2nd of 3 games between these two teams this season. The Celtics won the first game 128-122 in overtime on December 28. They will meet again at Detroit on March 22. The Celtics won the series 4-0 last season. Both of these teams are playing on the second night of back to back games. The Celtics won 130-104 at...
9 hours ago
Holiday, Horford, Hauser, Davison out vs. Pistons

Holiday, Horford, Hauser, Davison out vs. Pistons

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via The Celtics will be shorthanded vs. Detroit tonight. The Boston Celtics are in full “Hospital Celtics” mode for their matchup this evening with the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics will be missing key players, including Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser, Al Horford, and JD Davison. Additionally, wingman Jaylen Brown, is questionable to suit up with an ankle sprain, and missed last night’s contest against Washington. Jayson Tatum, who finished with 30 points in 27 minutes last night, is questionable with a right ankle impingement....
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NBA bracket watch: An early look at playoff seeds and matchups

NBA bracket watch: An early look at playoff seeds and matchups

Photo by Stacy Revere/ An early look at potential matchups through the Eastern Conference playoffs The playoffs are still a month away and there’s a lot left to be decided in the seedings. However, there are some pieces of the puzzle that are already settling into their spaces. For one thing it appears a foregone conclusion that the Celtics will have the number one seed wrapped up sooner than later. They are the first team to clinch a playoff spot and have just a 7 game magic number to clinch the top overall seed. The Bucks and Cavs are the closest in the East at 9.5...
14 hours ago
Imperio: 10 takeaways from Celtics/Wizards

Imperio: 10 takeaways from Celtics/Wizards

Photo by Patrick Smith/ The Boston Celtics torched the Washington Wizards, despite missing 3 starters. #1 Hauser’s 30-piece There’s nowhere else we should be starting today’s takeaways. Getting 16th career star, Sam Hauser proved he has mastered the Incendio spell. He was a flamethrower, both as a movement shooter and when spotting up. Here is my favorite bucket from Hauser’s big night. A little strong-side ‘twirl’ action between Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser confuses the defense before the sharpshooter uses the Luke Kornet screen to pop out to the...
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Celtics wanted Sam Hauser to make NBA history

Celtics wanted Sam Hauser to make NBA history

Photo by Patrick Smith/ An ankle injury ended Hauser’s historical night. When the Boston Celtics injury report was finalized on Sunday, the stage was set for some unique performances. Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White were all missing, meaning Boston’s role players would get a chance to shine. Nobody knew that history was in the cards. In just 22:49 of action, Sam Hauser nailed 10 three-pointers. Of the 94 performances in which a player has hit 10 or more threes, Hauser did it in the fewest number of minutes. Hauser left the game midway through the...
Mar 17, 2024
Hauser hits 10 threes, Celtics celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with 130-104 blowout of Wizards

Hauser hits 10 threes, Celtics celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with 130-104 blowout of Wizards

Photo by Patrick Smith/ With three of their top-6 nursing injuries, Boston hit a bunch of threes in DC. With Capital One Arena packed with Boston fans, the Celtics celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a 130-104 blowout of the Wizards. Shorthanded without Jaylen Brown (back, Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), and Derrick White (hand), the Celtics started with Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford. With three of their top-4 scorers on the bench, Tatum took over early. After scoring 18 points of Boston’s 45 points in the first quarter, JT...
Mar 17, 2024
Boston Celtics (52-14) at Washington Wizards (11-56)  Game #67 3/17/24

Boston Celtics (52-14) at Washington Wizards (11-56)  Game #67 3/17/24

Photo By Winslow Townson/ The Celtics look to win their 5th straight game as they visit the Washington Wizards for the 3rd of 4 meetings between them this season. The Celtics visit the Washington Wizards for the 3rd of 4 meetings this season. The Celtics won the first meeting 126-107 in Washington on October 30. They won the second meeting 133-129 in Boston on February 9. They will meet one more time in Boston on April 14. The Celtics won the series 2-1 last season, winning 2 in Boston and losing 1 in Washington. The Celtics are 200-120 overall all time and they...
Mar 17, 2024
The Celtics want to be the smartest team in the NBA

The Celtics want to be the smartest team in the NBA

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via The Celtics have ridden a creative approach to offense to become the most efficient offense in NBA history, but more important, better prepared for postseason challenges. Kristaps Porziņģis takes a seat in the locker room when he speaks after games, talking in detail about what he saw on the floor. It's a fireside chat for Xs and Os junkies. After the Celtics beat the 76ers taking a season-low 22 three-point attempts, he described how Philadelphia guarded him, even getting up and motioning how the Sixers veered...
Mar 17, 2024
Brown, Porzingis, White out vs. Wizards

Brown, Porzingis, White out vs. Wizards

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Celtics will be without three key starters this evening. The Boston Celtics will be without three of their starters against the Washington Wizards this evening. Yesterday, Boston ruled out Derrick White (left hand sprain) and Kristaps Porzingis (right hamstring strain), while announcing Jayston Tatum (right ankle impingement) and Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain) as questionable. Tnis morning, the Celtics provided an updated injury report which moved Brown’s status from questionable to out. #NEBHInjuryReport update:Jaylen Brown...
Mar 17, 2024
Monday's Celtics vs. Pistons to feature all-female broadcast team

Monday's Celtics vs. Pistons to feature all-female broadcast team

Photo by Ethan Miller/ In celebrating of Women’s Empowerment Month, the Celtics are showcasing an all-female broadcast team, a collaboration between Boston Celtics, NBC Sports Boston, and the Connecticut Sun. Last year, a first of its kind collaboration between the Connecticut Sun and Boston Celtics was announced. This August, the Sun will call Boston home, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at the TD Garden on August 20. As the WNBA and NBA further their ongoing partnerships, the Celtics vs. Pistons matchup on Monday, March 18, will feature an all-female broadcast...
Mar 16, 2024
Isaiah Thomas signing 10 day contract with Phoenix Suns

Isaiah Thomas signing 10 day contract with Phoenix Suns

Photo by Richard Prepetit/NBAE via King in the Fourth is back in the NBA THAT SLOW GRIND! How can you not feel warm hearted to hear about Isaiah Thomas getting back in the league? According to Shams, he’s signing a 10 day contract with the Suns. IT is back: 11-year vet and two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is planning to sign a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas averaged 33 points on 45 percent 3-point shooting for Salt Lake City in the NBA G League, scoring 30 in four games. pic.twitter.com/4XrKEINKut— Shams Charania...
Mar 16, 2024
Weekend Topic: What creative suggestions do you have for the rest of the season?

Weekend Topic: What creative suggestions do you have for the rest of the season?

Photo by Chris Coduto/ Let’s get creative - what should Joe Mazzulla do with the remaining games? As of Saturday afternoon, the Celtics magic number to clinch the top overall seed in the NBA is 7. Considering that there are still 16 games left on the schedule, that’s absurd. The team might have that wrapped up in a week. Then when you look down the list of our opponents (Washington, Detroit, and Atlanta twice each for example) and I can’t help but wonder how many of those games are going to be at all serious contests. There’s always a balance between rest and...
Mar 16, 2024
Jrue Holiday calls Al Horford ‘most reliable player’ he’s ever played with after another vintage performance

Jrue Holiday calls Al Horford ‘most reliable player’ he’s ever played with after another vintage performance

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Horford exploded for a season-high 24 points in Thursday’s dominant win against the Suns, continuing a season of excellence.  For the first few minutes of Thursday’s match-up between the Celtics and the Suns, it was a Kevin Durant — Al Horford showdown. Just like we all expected? Facing off for the 26th time of their professional careers, the #2 and #3 picks from the 2007 NBA Draft, respectively, each scored 8 points in the first six minutes. Horford hit a patented three out the gate, and Durant sunk a slew of mid-ranges, just...
Mar 15, 2024
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown have grown into offensive nucleus for Celtics

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown have grown into offensive nucleus for Celtics

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Simple on-court decisions are only simple because of their continued growth. Jayson Tatum torched the Phoenix Suns in the first half on Thursday night. He poured in 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field and 4-of-6 shooting from deep. Tatum carved out the defense with strong drives and outdueled Kevin Durant with tough threes. By the time the third quarter came around, the Suns were honed in on the Celtics star. When Jrue Holiday screened for him, leaving Jusuf Nurkic to guard him on the perimeter, Phoenix doubled several feet...