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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics didn’t look like themselves at TD Garden after a successful road trip. Joe Mazzulla loves soccer. His favorite coach is Man City’s Pep Guardiola and his team’s constant-movement gameplay. Mazzulla has implemented many of those concepts into the Celtics’ style, synergizing how what happens on defense affects the … [Read more...] about Mazzulla after loss to Kings: ‘it’s not a long-term effort thing’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum | Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images Yikes. “Light the beam” chants broke out at TD Garden as the Boston Celtics watched the final seconds tick off of the clock Friday. When the buzzer sounded, it finalized what had been decided for the last few minutes — their 114-97 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Boston entered the fourth quarter tied … [Read more...] about ‘Inconsistent’ Celtics strike again in ugly loss to Kings

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images 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. This week we asked Celtics fans just how worried they were about the team. At the time they were 5-5 in … [Read more...] about Celtics fans are moderately concerned about the team’s recent struggles (NBA Reacts results)

Jayson Tatum vs Kings 1/10/25 | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics blown out in fourth quarter in ugly home loss to Kings Joe Mazzulla taught Celtics ‘hysterical’ lesson after latest Jayson Tatum dig Globe Takeaways: Kings dominate Celtics in disappointing return home Domantas … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/11/25

Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images The Kings outsmarted the Celtics in a chess match of strategy and execution, exposing Boston’s lack of effort and defensive lapses. From missed opportunities to uncharacteristic struggles, the Celtics were outplayed in key moments. #1 - Kings beat the Celtics at their own game Last night, the Kings beat the Celtics at their own chess … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Celtics’ checkmate by the Kings

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Overlooked but impactful, Kornet’s size and consistency give the Celtics a quiet edge. At 7-foot-1, Luke Kornet is a towering presence — yet in a league full of star power, his impact often flies under the radar. The center position is filled with household names, even a few who are more well-known share … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet is better than you think

Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Celtics have embraced an equal opportunity to their offense and attacking matchups under Joe Mazzzulla. But this season, they’re dominant when Jayson Tatum runs the show. DENVER — The Celtics have shifted to playing Jayson Tatum for the entirety of first quarters this season after letting Jaylen Brown set the tone in recent years. It has … [Read more...] about When Jayson Tatum gets more usage, the Celtics win

Kristaps Porzingis vs Nuggets 1/7/25 | Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Globe Tatum, Mazzulla respond to Jennings’ ‘softest’ Celtic criticism Kings at Celtics preview: Boston looks to slow surging Sacramento Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla respond to Brandon Jennings’s ‘softest’ Celtic criticism … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/10/25

Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics return home from their 3-1 road trip to host the Sacramento Kings. The Celtics return home after a 3-1 Western road trip to host the Sacramento Kings. This is the first of 2 games between these two teams this season. They will meet again in Boston on March 24. The Celtics won the series 2-0 last … [Read more...] about Sacramento Kings (18-19) at Boston Celtics (27-10) Game #38 1/10/25