Bobby Krivitsky
@bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social
Celtics reporter | NBA writer for Forbes | Former NFL and NBA columnist for Bleacher Report | Syracuse alum
The Celtics have officially moved into second in the East. They beat the Bulls 115-101.
January 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
The Celtics have officially moved into second in the East. They beat the Bulls 115-101.
After making his first 3 of the night, Jaylen Brown throws his hands up to the heavens. He's 1/6 from beyond the arc and 6/23 from the field. He's got 14 points.
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 AM
After making his first 3 of the night, Jaylen Brown throws his hands up to the heavens. He's 1/6 from beyond the arc and 6/23 from the field. He's got 14 points.
The Celtics enter the fourth quarter leading the Bulls 85-67. The Pistons are beating the Knicks 101-73 with under nine minutes left. Presumably, Boston is 12 minutes away from moving into second in the East.
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The Celtics enter the fourth quarter leading the Bulls 85-67. The Pistons are beating the Knicks 101-73 with under nine minutes left. Presumably, Boston is 12 minutes away from moving into second in the East.
Payton Pritchard buries a 3 at the buzzer. The Celtics lead the Bulls 54-33 at halftime. Again, Chicago fails to reach 20 points. The visitors are shooting 31.7% from the field and 17.9% from beyond the arc. This is one of the worst first halves this season.
January 6, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Payton Pritchard buries a 3 at the buzzer. The Celtics lead the Bulls 54-33 at halftime. Again, Chicago fails to reach 20 points. The visitors are shooting 31.7% from the field and 17.9% from beyond the arc. This is one of the worst first halves this season.
Nice ovation for former Slam Dunk Champion Dee Brown, who’s sitting courtside with the Chisholm family at tonight’s Celtics-Bulls game.
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Nice ovation for former Slam Dunk Champion Dee Brown, who’s sitting courtside with the Chisholm family at tonight’s Celtics-Bulls game.
The Bulls ended the first quarter with 14 points. They shot 27.3% from the field. That includes going 2/13 from beyond the arc. They also had six turnovers that led to a 13-0 advantage in points off giveaways for the Celtics.
Boston leads 31-14 after a dominant 12 minutes.
Boston leads 31-14 after a dominant 12 minutes.
Hugo Gonzalez just clamped Coby White. The possession ended with a shot-clock violation. The Bulls are sitting on 11 points with under four minutes remaining in the first frame.
January 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The Bulls ended the first quarter with 14 points. They shot 27.3% from the field. That includes going 2/13 from beyond the arc. They also had six turnovers that led to a 13-0 advantage in points off giveaways for the Celtics.
Boston leads 31-14 after a dominant 12 minutes.
Boston leads 31-14 after a dominant 12 minutes.
Hugo Gonzalez just clamped Coby White. The possession ended with a shot-clock violation. The Bulls are sitting on 11 points with under four minutes remaining in the first frame.
January 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Hugo Gonzalez just clamped Coby White. The possession ended with a shot-clock violation. The Bulls are sitting on 11 points with under four minutes remaining in the first frame.
Sam Hauser remains in the starting lineup for the Celtics for the second straight game.
Pritchard
White
Brown
Hauser
Queta
Bulls:
Tre Jones
Isaac Okoro
Kevin Huerter
Matas Buzelis
Nikola Vucevic
Pritchard
White
Brown
Hauser
Queta
Bulls:
Tre Jones
Isaac Okoro
Kevin Huerter
Matas Buzelis
Nikola Vucevic
January 6, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Sam Hauser remains in the starting lineup for the Celtics for the second straight game.
Pritchard
White
Brown
Hauser
Queta
Bulls:
Tre Jones
Isaac Okoro
Kevin Huerter
Matas Buzelis
Nikola Vucevic
Pritchard
White
Brown
Hauser
Queta
Bulls:
Tre Jones
Isaac Okoro
Kevin Huerter
Matas Buzelis
Nikola Vucevic
Billy Donovan on the Celtics defying expectations this season and Jaylen Brown playing “at an MVP level”:
“I was very surprised early in the year where a lot of people had them picked. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jaylen. He’s playing at an MVP level.”
“I was very surprised early in the year where a lot of people had them picked. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jaylen. He’s playing at an MVP level.”
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Billy Donovan on the Celtics defying expectations this season and Jaylen Brown playing “at an MVP level”:
“I was very surprised early in the year where a lot of people had them picked. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jaylen. He’s playing at an MVP level.”
“I was very surprised early in the year where a lot of people had them picked. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jaylen. He’s playing at an MVP level.”
Joe Mazzulla cites defense and rebounding as what stood out to him during the Celtics’ road trip. Boston went 4-1 on their longest trip away from TD Garden this season.
January 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Joe Mazzulla cites defense and rebounding as what stood out to him during the Celtics’ road trip. Boston went 4-1 on their longest trip away from TD Garden this season.
Mazzulla shares his perspective on Jaylen Brown using not receiving Eastern Conference Player of the Month as motivation & whether that’s an innate characteristic or something people can learn to apply:
“Different experiences within our life can shape opportunities like that.”
Q: @johnkaralis.com
“Different experiences within our life can shape opportunities like that.”
Q: @johnkaralis.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Mazzulla shares his perspective on Jaylen Brown using not receiving Eastern Conference Player of the Month as motivation & whether that’s an innate characteristic or something people can learn to apply:
“Different experiences within our life can shape opportunities like that.”
Q: @johnkaralis.com
“Different experiences within our life can shape opportunities like that.”
Q: @johnkaralis.com
Here’s a look into Josh Minott’s pregame routine as he knocks down shots from behind the arc. The Celtics’ first game back from a long road trip could open the door for him to get more minutes again.
January 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Here’s a look into Josh Minott’s pregame routine as he knocks down shots from behind the arc. The Celtics’ first game back from a long road trip could open the door for him to get more minutes again.
Here’s a look into Baylor Scheierman’s pregame routine as he knocks down corner 3s in the pink pumas.
January 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Here’s a look into Baylor Scheierman’s pregame routine as he knocks down corner 3s in the pink pumas.
Jayson Tatum is the only player on the Celtics’ injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Bulls back at TD Garden.
January 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Jayson Tatum is the only player on the Celtics’ injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Bulls back at TD Garden.
The Clippers tried to force Jaylen Brown left. He turned them into the butt of an expired joke.
His 50-point, two-way masterpiece included clamping Kawhi Leonard.
Joe Mazzulla called it "an honor to watch."
In Brown's eyes, it sent a clear message. hardwoodhoudini.com/mazzulla-stu...
His 50-point, two-way masterpiece included clamping Kawhi Leonard.
Joe Mazzulla called it "an honor to watch."
In Brown's eyes, it sent a clear message. hardwoodhoudini.com/mazzulla-stu...
Mazzulla's stunning Jaylen Brown statement will have Celtics fans buzzing
Jaylen Brown matched his career-high, scoring 50 points in a two-way masterclass in the Celtics' win over the Clippers.
hardwoodhoudini.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The Clippers tried to force Jaylen Brown left. He turned them into the butt of an expired joke.
His 50-point, two-way masterpiece included clamping Kawhi Leonard.
Joe Mazzulla called it "an honor to watch."
In Brown's eyes, it sent a clear message. hardwoodhoudini.com/mazzulla-stu...
His 50-point, two-way masterpiece included clamping Kawhi Leonard.
Joe Mazzulla called it "an honor to watch."
In Brown's eyes, it sent a clear message. hardwoodhoudini.com/mazzulla-stu...
It wasn’t just Brown’s uber-efficient three-level scoring display, or that he created quality chances for his teammates, as he has all season. It was following up his text to Joe Mazzulla by clamping Kawhi Leonard.
In Brown’s eyes, it sent a clear message.
In Brown’s eyes, it sent a clear message.
“An honor to be able to watch a performance like that.” hardwoodhoudini.com/mazzulla-stu...
Mazzulla's stunning Jaylen Brown statement will have Celtics fans buzzing
Jaylen Brown matched his career-high, scoring 50 points in a two-way masterclass in the Celtics' win over the Clippers.
hardwoodhoudini.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
It wasn’t just Brown’s uber-efficient three-level scoring display, or that he created quality chances for his teammates, as he has all season. It was following up his text to Joe Mazzulla by clamping Kawhi Leonard.
In Brown’s eyes, it sent a clear message.
In Brown’s eyes, it sent a clear message.
It should come as no surprise that Jaylen Brown’s 50-point masterpiece came on the heels of him feeling slighted.
It’s fuel for a fire that has turned low points into the act that precedes evolution. Saturday, it led to one of the best performances of Brown’s career.
Story ⬇️
It’s fuel for a fire that has turned low points into the act that precedes evolution. Saturday, it led to one of the best performances of Brown’s career.
Story ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
It should come as no surprise that Jaylen Brown’s 50-point masterpiece came on the heels of him feeling slighted.
It’s fuel for a fire that has turned low points into the act that precedes evolution. Saturday, it led to one of the best performances of Brown’s career.
Story ⬇️
It’s fuel for a fire that has turned low points into the act that precedes evolution. Saturday, it led to one of the best performances of Brown’s career.
Story ⬇️
Joe Mazzulla on Jaylen Brown’s 50-point performance in the Celtics’ win over the Clippers:
“After the game, I just kind of thanked him. I thought that was an honor to be able to watch a performance like that.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
“After the game, I just kind of thanked him. I thought that was an honor to be able to watch a performance like that.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Joe Mazzulla on Jaylen Brown’s 50-point performance in the Celtics’ win over the Clippers:
“After the game, I just kind of thanked him. I thought that was an honor to be able to watch a performance like that.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
“After the game, I just kind of thanked him. I thought that was an honor to be able to watch a performance like that.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
Jaylen Brown to @tvabby on a night he matched his career-high of 50 points and guarded Kawhi Leonard and James Harden:
“I feel like I’m the best two-way player in the game.”
“Tonight was one of those special nights, where I felt like every shot was going in.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
“I feel like I’m the best two-way player in the game.”
“Tonight was one of those special nights, where I felt like every shot was going in.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Jaylen Brown to @tvabby on a night he matched his career-high of 50 points and guarded Kawhi Leonard and James Harden:
“I feel like I’m the best two-way player in the game.”
“Tonight was one of those special nights, where I felt like every shot was going in.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
“I feel like I’m the best two-way player in the game.”
“Tonight was one of those special nights, where I felt like every shot was going in.”
🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social
The Celtics cap their longest road trip of the season by snapping the Clippers' six-game winning streak. Boston went 4-1 during this stretch.
Jaylen Brown matched his career-high, scoring 50 points in the Celtics' 146-115 win over LAC. Boston matched its season-high in points.
Jaylen Brown matched his career-high, scoring 50 points in the Celtics' 146-115 win over LAC. Boston matched its season-high in points.
January 4, 2026 at 5:47 AM
The Celtics cap their longest road trip of the season by snapping the Clippers' six-game winning streak. Boston went 4-1 during this stretch.
Jaylen Brown matched his career-high, scoring 50 points in the Celtics' 146-115 win over LAC. Boston matched its season-high in points.
Jaylen Brown matched his career-high, scoring 50 points in the Celtics' 146-115 win over LAC. Boston matched its season-high in points.
Jaylen Brown just matched his career-high of 50 points. He did so on 69.2% shooting, including making 6/10 3s. He also has six assists.
Loud "MVP" chants from the Celtics fans at the Intuit Dome tonight.
Loud "MVP" chants from the Celtics fans at the Intuit Dome tonight.
January 4, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Jaylen Brown just matched his career-high of 50 points. He did so on 69.2% shooting, including making 6/10 3s. He also has six assists.
Loud "MVP" chants from the Celtics fans at the Intuit Dome tonight.
Loud "MVP" chants from the Celtics fans at the Intuit Dome tonight.
Jaylen Brown buries a fadeaway 3 from the corner to set a new season-high in scoring. He's got 44 points on 21 shots. Brown also has five assists.
Quite the statement in his first game after not getting Eastern Conference Player of the Month.
Quite the statement in his first game after not getting Eastern Conference Player of the Month.
January 4, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Jaylen Brown buries a fadeaway 3 from the corner to set a new season-high in scoring. He's got 44 points on 21 shots. Brown also has five assists.
Quite the statement in his first game after not getting Eastern Conference Player of the Month.
Quite the statement in his first game after not getting Eastern Conference Player of the Month.
The Celtics and Clippers' shot charts from the third quarter are outrageous. Boston put 42 points on the board, with a 63.6% FG%. That includes making 7 out of 12 (58.3%) of its 3PAs. LA scored 36 points and made 55% of its shots, including 7/13 (53.8%) of its three-point attempts.
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 AM
The Celtics and Clippers' shot charts from the third quarter are outrageous. Boston put 42 points on the board, with a 63.6% FG%. That includes making 7 out of 12 (58.3%) of its 3PAs. LA scored 36 points and made 55% of its shots, including 7/13 (53.8%) of its three-point attempts.
Anfernee Simons has 15 points on 5/8 shooting from beyond the arc with 21 seconds left in the 3rd Qtr.
Simons entered tonight shooting 41.4% on 7.3 attempts from three-point range in his last four games. He's averaging 13.8 points during that stretch.
Simons entered tonight shooting 41.4% on 7.3 attempts from three-point range in his last four games. He's averaging 13.8 points during that stretch.
Fun back-and-forth right now between the Celtics and Clippers. Here, Jaylen Brown attacks downhill against Harden, draws multiple defenders, and kicks the ball out to Pritchard. He makes the extra pass, and Simons buries an open 3. Beautiful possession.
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Anfernee Simons has 15 points on 5/8 shooting from beyond the arc with 21 seconds left in the 3rd Qtr.
Simons entered tonight shooting 41.4% on 7.3 attempts from three-point range in his last four games. He's averaging 13.8 points during that stretch.
Simons entered tonight shooting 41.4% on 7.3 attempts from three-point range in his last four games. He's averaging 13.8 points during that stretch.
Fun back-and-forth right now between the Celtics and Clippers. Here, Jaylen Brown attacks downhill against Harden, draws multiple defenders, and kicks the ball out to Pritchard. He makes the extra pass, and Simons buries an open 3. Beautiful possession.
January 4, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Fun back-and-forth right now between the Celtics and Clippers. Here, Jaylen Brown attacks downhill against Harden, draws multiple defenders, and kicks the ball out to Pritchard. He makes the extra pass, and Simons buries an open 3. Beautiful possession.