Jorge Sierra: LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history. Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46.
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history.
Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. – 1:13 AM
LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history.
Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. – 1:13 AM
Baxter Holmes @Baxter
Dispatch from Orlando, where Jaylen Brown says of the Celtics’ first-round series vs. Orlando, “There might be a fight break out or something because it’s starting to feel like it’s not even basketball and the refs are not controlling their environment.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:01 AM
Dispatch from Orlando, where Jaylen Brown says of the Celtics’ first-round series vs. Orlando, “There might be a fight break out or something because it’s starting to feel like it’s not even basketball and the refs are not controlling their environment.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:01 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Magic 95, Celtics 93 – Tatum’s 36 the lone bright spot in gross Game 3 loss bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/26/bsj… – 12:48 AM
BSJ Game Report: Magic 95, Celtics 93 – Tatum’s 36 the lone bright spot in gross Game 3 loss bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/26/bsj… – 12:48 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Asked Jaylen Brown about the #Magic‘s physicality in the series — three flagrant fouls in three games. “I mean, I don’t know, it might be a fight break out or something. It’s starting to feel like it’s not even basketball. The refs is not controlling the environment. If you want – 11:23 PM
Asked Jaylen Brown about the #Magic‘s physicality in the series — three flagrant fouls in three games. “I mean, I don’t know, it might be a fight break out or something. It’s starting to feel like it’s not even basketball. The refs is not controlling the environment. If you want – 11:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum on his reaction to Joe’s ‘get up’: “I wasn’t tripping. I wanted to get up. The shit was just a lot worse than Joe thought it was, but it’s cool. We move on.” – 10:56 PM
Tatum on his reaction to Joe’s ‘get up’: “I wasn’t tripping. I wanted to get up. The shit was just a lot worse than Joe thought it was, but it’s cool. We move on.” – 10:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum: “We were playing against a set defense … our offense made it tough on our defense, they had it going in that 3rd quarter. That’s what happened.” – 10:55 PM
Tatum: “We were playing against a set defense … our offense made it tough on our defense, they had it going in that 3rd quarter. That’s what happened.” – 10:55 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum on the Paolo violation: “I thought it was an 8 second violation”
What did the refs tell him? “Nothing I wanted to fucking hear.” – 10:53 PM
Tatum on the Paolo violation: “I thought it was an 8 second violation”
What did the refs tell him? “Nothing I wanted to fucking hear.” – 10:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum said he progressed and felt like he could play: “I was out there … dealing with it. It was cool.” – 10:52 PM
Jayson Tatum said he progressed and felt like he could play: “I was out there … dealing with it. It was cool.” – 10:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Gary Trent Jr in Game 3:
37 PTS
4 STL
11-16 FG
9-12 3P
Ties Ray Allen for the most threes in a playoff game by a Buck. pic.x.com/upVHjnFdPJ – 10:25 PM
Gary Trent Jr in Game 3:
37 PTS
4 STL
11-16 FG
9-12 3P
Ties Ray Allen for the most threes in a playoff game by a Buck. pic.x.com/upVHjnFdPJ – 10:25 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
There are definitely times when Celtics want/need their 2 main stars to just take the ball and make a play.
But you know there’s too much of that when Jayson Tatum (7) and Jaylen Brown (6) combine for 13 turnovers.
Magic had a 26-8 edge in pts off turnovers.
There’s your game. – 10:25 PM
There are definitely times when Celtics want/need their 2 main stars to just take the ball and make a play.
But you know there’s too much of that when Jayson Tatum (7) and Jaylen Brown (6) combine for 13 turnovers.
Magic had a 26-8 edge in pts off turnovers.
There’s your game. – 10:25 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Gary Trent Jr has made nine 3’s tonight, which ties Ray Allen’s Bucks franchise record for most 3’s in a playoff game.
Trent has 37 points tonight – 10:22 PM
Gary Trent Jr has made nine 3’s tonight, which ties Ray Allen’s Bucks franchise record for most 3’s in a playoff game.
Trent has 37 points tonight – 10:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bucks with 8+ threes in a playoff game:
— Ray Allen
— Gary Trent Jr
That’s it. pic.x.com/OlA9cOoBYa – 10:18 PM
Bucks with 8+ threes in a playoff game:
— Ray Allen
— Gary Trent Jr
That’s it. pic.x.com/OlA9cOoBYa – 10:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown sat from 4:07 to 0:48. Was stunned he didn’t go back in during the timeout at 3:12. #Celtics were down 4 by the time he returned with only time for two shots max. Boston only got 1 off. – 10:10 PM
Jaylen Brown sat from 4:07 to 0:48. Was stunned he didn’t go back in during the timeout at 3:12. #Celtics were down 4 by the time he returned with only time for two shots max. Boston only got 1 off. – 10:10 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Magic win 95-93. #Celtics offense was porous for most of the night, 21 turnovers was most committed since Jan 2, 2022. Tatum 36, Brown 19, White 16; Wagner 32 (last two ORL buckets),, Banchero 29, Carter Jr. 10. – 10:01 PM
#Magic win 95-93. #Celtics offense was porous for most of the night, 21 turnovers was most committed since Jan 2, 2022. Tatum 36, Brown 19, White 16; Wagner 32 (last two ORL buckets),, Banchero 29, Carter Jr. 10. – 10:01 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics manage just 11 pts in 3Q on 3 for 17 FG and six turnovers, trail #Magic 73-70. Tatum 27, Brown 12, White 12, Porzingis 7. Wagner 22, Banchero 21, Black 9, Carter Jr. 8. – 9:11 PM
#Celtics manage just 11 pts in 3Q on 3 for 17 FG and six turnovers, trail #Magic 73-70. Tatum 27, Brown 12, White 12, Porzingis 7. Wagner 22, Banchero 21, Black 9, Carter Jr. 8. – 9:11 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q | Magic 73, Celtics 70
Wagner: 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds
Banchero: 21 points, 4 rebounds
Tatum: 27 points, 4 assists
Brown: 12 points, 6 rebounds
The Magic held a 24-11 advantage in the period. – 9:10 PM
End of 3Q | Magic 73, Celtics 70
Wagner: 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds
Banchero: 21 points, 4 rebounds
Tatum: 27 points, 4 assists
Brown: 12 points, 6 rebounds
The Magic held a 24-11 advantage in the period. – 9:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics want to challenge that Tatum TOV call despite the #Magic calling TO. Refs trying to sort things out. Looks like they’re not going to review it for now. – 9:00 PM
#Celtics want to challenge that Tatum TOV call despite the #Magic calling TO. Refs trying to sort things out. Looks like they’re not going to review it for now. – 9:00 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
A combined 12 turnovers from Tatum and Brown. #Celtics have 16 as a team. #Magic – 9:00 PM
A combined 12 turnovers from Tatum and Brown. #Celtics have 16 as a team. #Magic – 9:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
KCP tried to knock the ball away from Tatum after he traveled. Tatum held it and stared back at him. – 8:44 PM
KCP tried to knock the ball away from Tatum after he traveled. Tatum held it and stared back at him. – 8:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum is 8/13 FG, 4/8 3PT and looks completely unhindered by that injured right wrist. – 8:38 PM
Tatum is 8/13 FG, 4/8 3PT and looks completely unhindered by that injured right wrist. – 8:38 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end 2Q on a 19-4 run behind the sparkling play of Jayson Tatum and lead #Magic 59-49 at half. Tatum 21, Brown 11, White 10, Porzingis 7; Wagner 15, Banchero 15, Black 9. (Banchero & Black 3 fouls each). – 8:23 PM
#Celtics end 2Q on a 19-4 run behind the sparkling play of Jayson Tatum and lead #Magic 59-49 at half. Tatum 21, Brown 11, White 10, Porzingis 7; Wagner 15, Banchero 15, Black 9. (Banchero & Black 3 fouls each). – 8:23 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime | Celtics 59, Magic 49
Banchero: 15 points
Wagner: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Tatum: 21 points
Brown: 11 points, 4 rebounds
The Celtics ended the period on a 19-5 run and outscored the Magic 32-18 in the frame. – 8:22 PM
Halftime | Celtics 59, Magic 49
Banchero: 15 points
Wagner: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Tatum: 21 points
Brown: 11 points, 4 rebounds
The Celtics ended the period on a 19-5 run and outscored the Magic 32-18 in the frame. – 8:22 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Celtics are on a 10-0 run to take a 50-44 lead with 3:17 left in the first half. Tatum has the last 8 for Boston. – 8:14 PM
Celtics are on a 10-0 run to take a 50-44 lead with 3:17 left in the first half. Tatum has the last 8 for Boston. – 8:14 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
21 for Tatum right now. He’s scored 8 straight and it’s a 10-0 Boston run – 8:13 PM
21 for Tatum right now. He’s scored 8 straight and it’s a 10-0 Boston run – 8:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
After his hits his latest triple, Jayson Tatum grabs his right wrist in his newest celebration. #Celtics #Magic – 8:13 PM
After his hits his latest triple, Jayson Tatum grabs his right wrist in his newest celebration. #Celtics #Magic – 8:13 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum sporting a wrap on his right hand as he warms up shortly before tip. – 6:51 PM
Tatum sporting a wrap on his right hand as he warms up shortly before tip. – 6:51 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are available for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. However, Jrue Holiday is out with a right hamstring strain. – 6:20 PM
Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are available for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. However, Jrue Holiday is out with a right hamstring strain. – 6:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are IN tonight.
Jrue Holiday is OUT – 6:18 PM
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are IN tonight.
Jrue Holiday is OUT – 6:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum and Brown are IN tonight. Jrue Holiday is OUT. #Celtics #Magic – 6:17 PM
Tatum and Brown are IN tonight. Jrue Holiday is OUT. #Celtics #Magic – 6:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown and Tatum were in the locker room getting ready. They’re both active. Jrue Holiday didn’t warm up and is out. – 6:17 PM
Brown and Tatum were in the locker room getting ready. They’re both active. Jrue Holiday didn’t warm up and is out. – 6:17 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Nothing official yet from the team but Jaylen Brown is putting his uniform on – 5:56 PM
Nothing official yet from the team but Jaylen Brown is putting his uniform on – 5:56 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
More Tatum pregame workout. #Celtics #Magic pic.x.com/TCCDSgbnxd – 5:52 PM
More Tatum pregame workout. #Celtics #Magic pic.x.com/TCCDSgbnxd – 5:52 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I think Tatum looks fine so far. No official word but there’s nothing about this warmup that looks off to me pic.x.com/R1GvFO0o6t – 5:48 PM
I think Tatum looks fine so far. No official word but there’s nothing about this warmup that looks off to me pic.x.com/R1GvFO0o6t – 5:48 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum hits the floor at Kia Center for his pregame workout. He did not shoot before Game 2. #Celtics #Magic. pic.x.com/acXdGoOSYx – 5:39 PM
Jayson Tatum hits the floor at Kia Center for his pregame workout. He did not shoot before Game 2. #Celtics #Magic. pic.x.com/acXdGoOSYx – 5:39 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Joe Mazzulla didn’t really have any updates on Tatum, Brown and Holiday during his pregame availability. They’ll be game-time decisions. – 5:38 PM
Joe Mazzulla didn’t really have any updates on Tatum, Brown and Holiday during his pregame availability. They’ll be game-time decisions. – 5:38 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum arrives for pregame warmups to test his right wrist pic.x.com/FlnBq7SIRg – 5:38 PM
Jayson Tatum arrives for pregame warmups to test his right wrist pic.x.com/FlnBq7SIRg – 5:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mosley said the substitution pattern changes based on whether Tatum and other C’s are/aren’t available. Said one of the bigger changes when Tatum is/isn’t available is how often they have to put two on the ball defensively. But he said other Boston players have been empowered. – 5:23 PM
Mosley said the substitution pattern changes based on whether Tatum and other C’s are/aren’t available. Said one of the bigger changes when Tatum is/isn’t available is how often they have to put two on the ball defensively. But he said other Boston players have been empowered. – 5:23 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 against the #Magic. #Celtics – 5:13 PM
Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 against the #Magic. #Celtics – 5:13 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most times leading an NBA season in scoring (regular season + playoffs)
10: Michael Jordan
6: Wilt Chamberlain
5: George Mikan, Kobe Bryant
4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3: James Harden, LeBron James, KD, George Gervin
2: Iverson, Pettit, English, Fulks, West, Tatum, McAdoo, Shaq – 4:03 PM
Most times leading an NBA season in scoring (regular season + playoffs)
10: Michael Jordan
6: Wilt Chamberlain
5: George Mikan, Kobe Bryant
4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3: James Harden, LeBron James, KD, George Gervin
2: Iverson, Pettit, English, Fulks, West, Tatum, McAdoo, Shaq – 4:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Picks ‘n Pops: Secrecy around Tatum, dirty plays, and BREAKING NEWS! bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/25/pic… – 3:01 PM
Picks ‘n Pops: Secrecy around Tatum, dirty plays, and BREAKING NEWS! bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/25/pic… – 3:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown is back on the injury report. Questionable with his knee. – 12:10 PM
Jaylen Brown is back on the injury report. Questionable with his knee. – 12:10 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics have added Jaylen Brown to the injury report. He is questionable with his right knee impingement.
Holiday (hamstring) remains questionable and Tatum (wrist) remains doubtful – 12:03 PM
The Celtics have added Jaylen Brown to the injury report. He is questionable with his right knee impingement.
Holiday (hamstring) remains questionable and Tatum (wrist) remains doubtful – 12:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown this postseason:
26.0 PPG
7.5 RPG
1.5 APG
55/56/92%
Ridiculously efficient. pic.x.com/L7DWSK09cs – 11:59 AM
Jaylen Brown this postseason:
26.0 PPG
7.5 RPG
1.5 APG
55/56/92%
Ridiculously efficient. pic.x.com/L7DWSK09cs – 11:59 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics held shoot around at Kia Center this a.m. No sign of Jayson Tatum but he usually shoots last & media was shut down before we could see if he’d give it a try. Spotted Jaylen Brown in the back but he came to the court after media availabilities, so no injury updates pic.x.com/duhruUbdsJ – 11:26 AM
Celtics held shoot around at Kia Center this a.m. No sign of Jayson Tatum but he usually shoots last & media was shut down before we could see if he’d give it a try. Spotted Jaylen Brown in the back but he came to the court after media availabilities, so no injury updates pic.x.com/duhruUbdsJ – 11:26 AM
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