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Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Despite some bloody elbows, Boston pulled away when it mattered most Through two games between the Celtics and Magic, one thing has become crystal clear — throwing elbows is only going to take Orlando so far. “We’re not going to let anyone punk us,” Kristaps Porzingis said. “We’re not going to take it. We’re going to hit them right back.” … [Read more...] about Orlando’s physicality can only take them so far

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis | Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images “I love my WWE moments, for sure.” When Kristaps Porzingis emerged from the Boston Celtics’ tunnel to shoot two flagrant free throws with 55 seconds remaining in the third quarter of Game 2, the TD Garden crowd went berserk. Moments earlier, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze sent the big man … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis embraced physicality against the Magic, even before he had his forehead cut open

Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Jaylen Brown came out firing and never let up, Kristaps Porzingis responded with impact, and the Celtics found answers to every defensive scheme thrown their way. #1 - Jaylen Brown carrying the offense Going into the game, there were a lot of questions regarding who would lead the offense and inherit Jayson Tatum’s offensive load. Jaylen … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Celtics outlasting the Magic’s physical defense

Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Even without their greatest asset, the Celtics overcame the absence by leaning into their nastiness and making every effort imaginable We can’t replace Jayson Tatum, but we can recreate him… with edge. The Boston Celtics were without their superpower on Tuesday night. It was a bit like Superman having to climb a set of stairs after he’s … [Read more...] about Without Tatum, the Celtics brought the edge in Game 2

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images The Celtics head coach said that Tatum’s right wrist bone bruise is “severe” but didn’t rule out him playing in Game 3 against the Magic on Friday. Joe Mazzulla revealed on Thursday that Jayson Tatum’s right wrist bone bruise is “severe.” Still, the Celtics' head coach maintained that there’s still a … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla shares new information regarding Jayson Tatum’s wrist injury

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Nuggets and Clippers are in the midst of a hardwood classic first-round series. Catch the game in the CelticsBlog Playback room. Despite the Orlando Magic’s best efforts to decapitate multiple members of the Boston Celtics, the Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead as they head on the road for Games 3 and 4 of their first round … [Read more...] about Catch Nuggets vs. Clippers in the CelticsBlog Playback room

Paolo Banchero vs Celtics 4/23/25 | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald After Sixth Man nod, Payton Pritchard has sights on Celtics title Jaylen Brown leads Tatum-less Celtics past Magic in Game 2 Kristaps Porzingis relishes latest ‘WWE moment’ in Celtics’ Game 2 win With Jayson Tatum out, … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/24/25

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Jayson Tatum is doubtful with a right wrist bone bruise, while Jrue Holiday is a new addition with a hamstring strain. Both Celtics starters could miss Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. ORLANDO — The Celtics have officially put out their injury report ahead of Game 3 against the Orlando Magic, and two starters are on the list: Jayson … [Read more...] about Celtics injury report features surprise addition ahead of Game 3 against Magic