The Celtics begin maybe their hardest stretch of the season tonight against the Timberwolves We saw the Celtics stumble a bit over the course of December, ending the month with an 8-6 record. They finished off 2024 with a bang, though, destroying the Raptors with their largest win of the season, a whopping 54-point victory. Tonight, they play their first game of the new year, a … [Read more...] about What tone does Boston set as they begin their road trip with a bout against Minnesota?
Halftime Hot Takes: This sure is a lot of threes
Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images So far tonight, the Celtics and Timberwolves have leaned into the bit and launched more than 50 combined threes Decriers of the NBA’s elevated three-point shooting rates may not be enjoying the front end of tonight’s NBA on TNT doubleheader. The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves took the court in Minneapolis tonight … [Read more...] about Halftime Hot Takes: This sure is a lot of threes
Celtics weather Minnesota’s hot shooting, beat Timberwolves 118-115
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics open up 2025 with a great road win, Tatum had 33 and Derrick White finished with 26 points. The Boston Celtics welcome in 2025 facing the toughest stretch of the season in January with three back-to-back games and 10 out of 16 games on the road. Coupled with the condensed schedule, Boston is fighting injuries with … [Read more...] about Celtics weather Minnesota’s hot shooting, beat Timberwolves 118-115
Must Cs: Derrick White calls game
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images White capped off a strong fourth quarter with a (totally intentional) bank shot triple to down the Timberwolves In a game that saw the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves fire up just shy of 100 combined three-pointers, the most comical attempt of the night proved to be perhaps the most important. Witness: Derrick … [Read more...] about Must Cs: Derrick White calls game
Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/1/25
Kelly Olynyk vs Celtics 12/31/24 | Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics nearly make franchise history in New Year’s Eve beatdown of Raptors Four Celtics thoughts as Boston tips off New Year with tough stretch Globe 2025 fashion predictions, as seen on the Celtics’ New Year’s Eve … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/1/25
10 takeaways from the Celtics’ New Year’s Eve blowout against the Raptors
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics closed out 2024 with a statement performance against the Raptors, showcasing their defensive tenacity and offensive efficiency. From Payton Pritchard’s improved ball-handling to Jrue Holiday’s all-around impact, the game highlighted key individual performances and team dynamics that promise to shape the year … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Celtics’ New Year’s Eve blowout against the Raptors
Looking ahead to 2025 for the Celtics (staff roundtable)
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Can 2025 top a glorious 2024 for the Boston Celtics? For this roundtable, I asked the staff the following question: What Celtics related thing are you looking forward to the most in 2025? Jeff Clark Call me overly optimistic if you like, but I’m looking forward to the narrative finally starting to shift on Jayson Tatum. All he’s done … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to 2025 for the Celtics (staff roundtable)
Payton Pritchard is an offensive rebounding machine
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Pound for pound, he may be one of the best in the league. Payton Pritchard is having a career year, averaging career highs in minutes, points, rebounds, assists, steals, and 3P%. What makes it even more impressive, is that he’s doing it as Boston’s 6th man, and could very well be leading the Sixth Man of the Year award race. His points … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard is an offensive rebounding machine
Jordan Walsh emerges as a key player through Celtics’ struggles: “We’re going to need him”
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Walsh recorded career-highs this past weekend — but he’s earning the respect of his teammates for what he’s doing off the floor. By almost every account, the Celtics have played their most inconsistent regular-season basketball in nearly two years. After losing 4 of 6, Derrick White called these past few weeks the “toughest stretch” … [Read more...] about Jordan Walsh emerges as a key player through Celtics’ struggles: “We’re going to need him”