David Butler II-Imagn Images Celtics Reacts (aka Topic Tuesday ...on a Monday) Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Boston Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The unofficial NBA trade season has kicked off (after December … [Read more...] about Should the Celtics make a move? (Reacts Survey)
Jayson Tatum: NBA iron man
Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Tatum’s durability and availability are key attributes to the Celtics success. In an era of load management and players missing extended periods of time due to injury, Jayson Tatum stands out as one of the most durable players in the NBA today. Long regular seasons, deep playoff runs, and off-season … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: NBA iron man
Are the Celtics meeting the standard they set for themselves?
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics have been dominant this season. But have they been as impressive as last year’s squad? The 2024-2025 Boston Celtics are 20-5 and are on pace for 66 wins. While this year’s team has been objectively dominant, there have been whispers that they have not lived up to the 2023-2024 Boston Celtics standard. So, I … [Read more...] about Are the Celtics meeting the standard they set for themselves?
Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/15/24
Jrue Holiday vs Wizards 11/22/24 | Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Globe 5 stats that illuminate the Celtics’ success so far Mike Gorman finds there’s a lot to like about retirement Warriors set to acquire point guard Dennis Schroder from Nets, AP source says Celtics-Wizards 12/15/2024 preview: … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/15/24
Boston Celtics (20-5) at Washington Wizards (3-19) Game #26 12/15/24
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Celtics take on the last place Washington Wizards for the 3rd of 4 games between them this season. The Celtics are looking for their 2nd straight win as they take on the Wizards in Washington. This is the 3rd of 4 games between these two teams this season. The Celtics beat the Wizards 122-102 in Washington in their 2nd game of … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics (20-5) at Washington Wizards (3-19) Game #26 12/15/24
Kristaps Porzingis a few games from being fully conditioned following injury
Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Kristaps Porzingis said he’s back in sync with teammates and nearing full conditioning after his first six games returning from his leg surgery. Kristaps Porzingis’ injury nearly became the biggest nightmare from last Saturday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Sam Hauser also fell with an adductor strain that night while Jrue Holiday’s … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis a few games from being fully conditioned following injury
Porzingis leaves game vs. Wizards
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics listed him as questionable to return in the second half. With less than four minutes to go in the second quarter, Kristaps Porzingis signaled to the bench for a sub and walked directly back to the locker room. Seemed super calm about it( : NBC Sports Boston) https://t.co/6jjmfamnSE pic.twitter.com/AXDeE2dO2Z— … [Read more...] about Porzingis leaves game vs. Wizards
Celtics defeat Wizards in DC 112-98
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Boston makes it two wins in a row. The Boston Celtics win their second game in a row with a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital. Boston got off to a strong start taking an 11-point lead into the second quarter thanks to Jayson Tatum’s 11-point quarter to give Boston a 34-23 lead. nasty work … [Read more...] about Celtics defeat Wizards in DC 112-98
The Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet lineups need more run
Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images Every time these two 7-footers are on the floor together, good things happen. When asked about Luke Kornet in his postgame press conference after the Celtics walloped the Pistons on Thursday night, Joe Mazzulla praised his versatility. “He can play by himself, he can play with KP, he can play with Al,” Mazzulla said. “When … [Read more...] about The Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet lineups need more run