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The Celtics are now 6–7 when Jaylen Brown scores 40+points, dropping four of their last five JB 40 bombs.
November 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Timberwolves shoot 11-for-17 in the third quarter, score 35 points, and take a 2-point lead over the Celtics after Boston took a 10-point lead into halftime.
November 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Josh Minott has just as many rebounds as Rudy Gobert (3).

Minott has played 6 minutes tonight, while Gobert has logged 16.
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Derrick White’s slow start had Joe Mazzulla oddly excited before his second-half eruption lifted the Celtics past the East-leading Pistons.

"That’s just the trust I have in him as a player."

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November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Derrick White reallyyyyyy wants to enjoy his Thanksgiving Day dinner.
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Hugo González doesn’t get enough credit for always being prepared to step in at any moment and make an immediate impact for the Celtics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Derrick White must've heard Kendrick Perkins on ESPN at halftime — he's up to 13 points and 7 rebounds after knocking down his third 3-pointer of the quarter.
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Jordan Walsh isn't afraid to go right after Cade Cunningham, and it's great to watch.
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Luka Garza will replace Neemias Queta as the Celtics’ starting center tonight against the Pistons.

Garza’s last NBA start came on Jan. 1, 2022, when he logged 39:39 in an overtime matchup versus the Spurs as a rookie with Detroit.
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Even though Celtics guard Anfernee Simons has been thriving on the court, his future in Boston remains uncertain — especially with the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching.

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Report: Celtics quietly explored Anfernee Simons trade options in the offseason
Boston’s plans for Simons are still up in the air.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Celtics chances at advancing are slim. Atlanta beating Washington tonight eliminates them. Celtics losing to Detroit tomorrow would also eliminate them.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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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
Jett Howard’s previous career-high: 21 points

Tonight vs. Celtics in the 4th Q: 20 points (28 total and counting)
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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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
The Anfernee Simons game?
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Jaylen Brown vs. the officials Round 1!
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Celtics are playing right into Orlando’s game plan of smothering their 3-ball.
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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
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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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
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.
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 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.
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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
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
Michael Porter Jr. has never met a shot he didn't like.
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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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“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