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Boston Celtics fall apart late against Sacramento Kings, lose 114-97

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics ran out of gas in the fourth quarter, as the Kings dominated them on the glass and behind the three-point arc The Boston Celtics have acquitted themselves well in their recent run of cross-conference matchups, winning three of four games against Western Conference opponents to start 2025. Against an upstart … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics fall apart late against Sacramento Kings, lose 114-97

The Celtics are really good — no matter how they ‘feel’

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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics might have less of a regular season edge this year, but that doesn’t mean it won't show up in the playoffs. The 2023-24 Celtics were one of the most dominant teams of all time. Combining the regular season and playoffs, the team went 80-21, with a point differential of 10.7 points per game, which is 5th best all time. They … [Read more...] about The Celtics are really good — no matter how they ‘feel’

Souvenirs from Celtics’ 3-1 trip out west

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Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis | Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Boston showed up over quite the tough stretch. Tuesday’s 118-106 win over the Denver Nuggets capped off a four-game road trip out west for the Boston Celtics. The Cs logged a 3-1 record, falling only to the 30-5 Oklahoma City Thunder. I think if you told Celtics fans that the team would … [Read more...] about Souvenirs from Celtics’ 3-1 trip out west

Is now the moment to make a move for Jimmy Butler?

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Exploring whether trading for Jimmy Butler could address the Celtics’ present weaknesses on the court while navigating financial complexities and roster decisions down the road. Could this be the bold move Boston eventually needs to make? This thought experiment explores the hypothetical scenario of a Jimmy Butler trade, … [Read more...] about Is now the moment to make a move for Jimmy Butler?

Celtics-Nuggets Notebook: no Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis has “big-time” game, and Denver is Celtics Nation

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Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Three observations from Denver as the Celtics close out their first January road trip with a victory. DENVER — “We were supposed to be 4-0, but second best was 3-1,” said Joe Mazzulla after the Celtics defeated the Nuggets 118-106 to close out a four-game road trip. Jayson Tatum led the way with 29 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, … [Read more...] about Celtics-Nuggets Notebook: no Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis has “big-time” game, and Denver is Celtics Nation

10 takeaways from the Celtics’ 118-106 triumph over the Nuggets

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Kristaps Porzingis controls the ball as Peyton Watson defends Tuesday. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images A 15-point first quarter from Kristaps Porzingis set the tone, and a 15-0 run in the fourth sealed it. The Celtics wrapped up a successful road trip with a 118-106 win over the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Jayson Tatum led the way with 29 points and … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Celtics’ 118-106 triumph over the Nuggets

Kristaps Porzingis: back to form

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Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Boston’s big man had his best game of the season. It hasn’t been smooth sailing for KP since he has returned from injury, but last night, the Celtics pulled out an ugly win against the Denver Nuggets, largely behind the play of Kristaps Porzingis. Last season, Porzingis took the Celtics to unforeseen heights on both ends of … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis: back to form