Gio Rivera
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Staff writer for SB Nation's CelticsBlog. https://www.celticsblog.com/authors/gio-rivera
The transition from Portland to Boston hasn’t been easy for Anfernee Simons, but recently, the 26-year-old has started to turn a new leaf in a Celtics uniform.
"It’s for sure an adjustment."
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"It’s for sure an adjustment."
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Anfernee Simons is steadily rising — to the Celtics’ benefit and Joe Mazzulla’s satisfaction
“I think he’s given us everything.”
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November 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The transition from Portland to Boston hasn’t been easy for Anfernee Simons, but recently, the 26-year-old has started to turn a new leaf in a Celtics uniform.
"It’s for sure an adjustment."
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"It’s for sure an adjustment."
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Jett Howard’s previous career-high: 21 points
Tonight vs. Celtics in the 4th Q: 20 points (28 total and counting)
Tonight vs. Celtics in the 4th Q: 20 points (28 total and counting)
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Jett Howard’s previous career-high: 21 points
Tonight vs. Celtics in the 4th Q: 20 points (28 total and counting)
Tonight vs. Celtics in the 4th Q: 20 points (28 total and counting)
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Sam Hauser's 4th three gives the Celtics a 21 point lead at the end of the 3rd
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Sam Hauser's 4th three gives the Celtics a 21 point lead at the end of the 3rd
The Anfernee Simons game?
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The Anfernee Simons game?
Jaylen Brown vs. the officials Round 1!
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Jaylen Brown vs. the officials Round 1!
The Celtics are playing right into Orlando’s game plan of smothering their 3-ball.
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Celtics are playing right into Orlando’s game plan of smothering their 3-ball.
Only Sam Hauser’s back-to-back 3’s can alleviate the irritation of watching whatever the hell this camera angle is.
November 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Only Sam Hauser’s back-to-back 3’s can alleviate the irritation of watching whatever the hell this camera angle is.
Jaylen Brown issued a blunt wake-up call to the Celtics locker room after Boston’s brutal loss to the now–three-win Nets on Friday night.
"Come ready to play or don’t come at all."
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"Come ready to play or don’t come at all."
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Jaylen Brown calls out “lackluster” Celtics effort in NBA Cup loss to Nets: “I don’t understand it”
“Either you come ready to play or don’t come at all.”
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November 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Jaylen Brown issued a blunt wake-up call to the Celtics locker room after Boston’s brutal loss to the now–three-win Nets on Friday night.
"Come ready to play or don’t come at all."
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"Come ready to play or don’t come at all."
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Brooklyn on a 19-4 run to take an 18-point lead over the Celtics with 1:04 in the third quarter.
Boston has scored just 19 points (so far) in the frame.
Boston has scored just 19 points (so far) in the frame.
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Brooklyn on a 19-4 run to take an 18-point lead over the Celtics with 1:04 in the third quarter.
Boston has scored just 19 points (so far) in the frame.
Boston has scored just 19 points (so far) in the frame.
The Nets closed the first half on a 14–5 run to take a nine-point lead over the Celtics — their largest of the night.
Boston was outscored 40–25 in the second quarter, shooting 10-for-20 while Brooklyn went 13-for-21.
Boston was outscored 40–25 in the second quarter, shooting 10-for-20 while Brooklyn went 13-for-21.
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The Nets closed the first half on a 14–5 run to take a nine-point lead over the Celtics — their largest of the night.
Boston was outscored 40–25 in the second quarter, shooting 10-for-20 while Brooklyn went 13-for-21.
Boston was outscored 40–25 in the second quarter, shooting 10-for-20 while Brooklyn went 13-for-21.
Luka Garza is now 9-for-22 (40.91%) on 3-point attempts for the Celtics this season.
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Luka Garza is now 9-for-22 (40.91%) on 3-point attempts for the Celtics this season.
Jordan Walsh has undeniably delivered impactful first-quarter minutes for the Celtics — and little by little, more people will begin to take notice.
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Jordan Walsh has undeniably delivered impactful first-quarter minutes for the Celtics — and little by little, more people will begin to take notice.
Michael Porter Jr. has never met a shot he didn't like.
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Michael Porter Jr. has never met a shot he didn't like.
The Nets kept it close, but Boston’s fourth-quarter spurt finally helped the Celtics eclipse the .500 mark for the first time this season.
"We gotta keep this going, and every game is gonna be a battle."
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"We gotta keep this going, and every game is gonna be a battle."
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“It feels good”: Celtics explain how fourth-quarter surge vs. Nets pushed them over .500
Boston put on a clinic in the final 12 minutes of Tuesday night’s 113-99 win in Brooklyn.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Nets kept it close, but Boston’s fourth-quarter spurt finally helped the Celtics eclipse the .500 mark for the first time this season.
"We gotta keep this going, and every game is gonna be a battle."
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"We gotta keep this going, and every game is gonna be a battle."
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"Let's Go Celtics" chant in Brooklyn
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
"Let's Go Celtics" chant in Brooklyn
Payton Pritchard knocked down five threes for 17 first-half points, helping the Celtics take a 62–61 lead over the Nets.
Needless to say, Pritchard’s shooting slump is officially in the rearview.
Needless to say, Pritchard’s shooting slump is officially in the rearview.
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Payton Pritchard knocked down five threes for 17 first-half points, helping the Celtics take a 62–61 lead over the Nets.
Needless to say, Pritchard’s shooting slump is officially in the rearview.
Needless to say, Pritchard’s shooting slump is officially in the rearview.
The Celtics nearly squandered a 24-point cushion, and Jaylen Brown owned his part in why a would-be cruise turned into a tense finish against the Clippers.
"I didn’t really play that well."
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"I didn’t really play that well."
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“Not a great game from me”: Jaylen Brown shoulders blame for blemish in win vs. Clippers
JB wasn’t fully satisfied with Sunday’s performance against LA.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Celtics nearly squandered a 24-point cushion, and Jaylen Brown owned his part in why a would-be cruise turned into a tense finish against the Clippers.
"I didn’t really play that well."
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"I didn’t really play that well."
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Joe Mazzulla was asked by a Sports Illustrated Kids reporter, who is a child, about how he pushes his players but keeps the game fun. His answer was incredible.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Joe Mazzulla was asked by a Sports Illustrated Kids reporter, who is a child, about how he pushes his players but keeps the game fun. His answer was incredible.
Jaylen Brown's mid-range shot is truly a sight to behold.
November 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Jaylen Brown's mid-range shot is truly a sight to behold.
Payton Pritchard is up to 20 points and has hit his sixth three of the night — matching the Clippers’ total as a team.
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Payton Pritchard is up to 20 points and has hit his sixth three of the night — matching the Clippers’ total as a team.
Drake Maye is awesome!
Yes, I felt obligated to say it. The Patriots are back, and the dark cloud that hung over Foxborough the past few years has finally lifted.
Yes, I felt obligated to say it. The Patriots are back, and the dark cloud that hung over Foxborough the past few years has finally lifted.
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Drake Maye is awesome!
Yes, I felt obligated to say it. The Patriots are back, and the dark cloud that hung over Foxborough the past few years has finally lifted.
Yes, I felt obligated to say it. The Patriots are back, and the dark cloud that hung over Foxborough the past few years has finally lifted.
Derrick White rediscovered his 3-point touch during the Celtics’ rout of the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
"I’m just trying to trust the process, trust my form, continue to get those good looks, and stick with it."
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"I’m just trying to trust the process, trust my form, continue to get those good looks, and stick with it."
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“It’s all part of the journey”: Derrick White patiently embraced his shooting slump — and finally broke out
D. White was back to being D. White on Wednesday night.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Derrick White rediscovered his 3-point touch during the Celtics’ rout of the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
"I’m just trying to trust the process, trust my form, continue to get those good looks, and stick with it."
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"I’m just trying to trust the process, trust my form, continue to get those good looks, and stick with it."
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What Joe Mazzulla has learned through the first 13 games:
“That we care. There’s a high care factor and there’s a high competitive factor, and I think over the course of a season there’s a lot you can do with that. So we just gotta continue to get better."
“That we care. There’s a high care factor and there’s a high competitive factor, and I think over the course of a season there’s a lot you can do with that. So we just gotta continue to get better."
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
What Joe Mazzulla has learned through the first 13 games:
“That we care. There’s a high care factor and there’s a high competitive factor, and I think over the course of a season there’s a lot you can do with that. So we just gotta continue to get better."
“That we care. There’s a high care factor and there’s a high competitive factor, and I think over the course of a season there’s a lot you can do with that. So we just gotta continue to get better."
Payton Pritchard is up to 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, leading all players with a +42 plus-minus.
No turnovers through 30 minutes logged. #Celtics
No turnovers through 30 minutes logged. #Celtics
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Payton Pritchard is up to 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, leading all players with a +42 plus-minus.
No turnovers through 30 minutes logged. #Celtics
No turnovers through 30 minutes logged. #Celtics