Jayson Tatum stars in Minnesota as short-handed Celtics overcome Timberwolves

Jayson Tatum put the short-handed Celtics on his back to lead Boston to a 118-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite missing Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis through injury, the Celtics prevailed on the road to record a third straight win over the Timberwolves. Led by Tatum’s 33 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and three […]

Joe Lyons  •  03 Jan 2025
WATCH: Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Loses It After Referees Cost Boston the Game

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla needed restrained by his staff from the referees following Boston’s fourth quarter collapse and defeat to the Chicago Bulls. Mazzulla: “I was trying to wish them a Merry Christmas” A disastrous fourth quarter for the Celtics where they were outscored 35-22 by the Bulls saw the reigning champions fall to […]

Joe Lyons  •  20 Dec 2024
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum posts 28 points and 12 boards on return from knee injury

Boston Celtics fans were delighted to see the return of Jayson Tatum to the lineup in Sunday’s win over the Washington Wizards. Tatum records double-double on return, leading all scorers in Washington Tatum’s game-high 28 points saw the Celtics grab their second consecutive victory and move to within a game of the Cleveland Cavaliers at […]

Joe Lyons  •  16 Dec 2024
Joe Mazzulla reassures Celtics fans: Jayson Tatum’s knee injury is ‘nothing serious’

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reassured supporters that Jayson Tatum’s knee injury which kept him out of Thursday’s win is not of any concern. Jayson Tatum’s knee is fine says Mazzulla: “Tendinopathy comes and goes” Tatum was a surprise inclusion on the Celtics injury report ahead of Thursday’s clash with the Detroit Pistons and […]

Joe Lyons  •  13 Dec 2024
Celtics seek to avoid first consecutive defeat of the season vs Pistons

The Boston Celtics are yet to record back-to-back defeats this season, but they’ll need to overcome the Detroit Pistons to stay on track. The last time the reigning champions lost back-to-back games was in early April 2024, towards the end of the regular season when falling to the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks. To […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Dec 2024
Celtics face Bucks for the final time in the regular season on Friday

When the Boston Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night at TD Garden, it’ll be the last time the pair face off this regular season. The Eastern Conference rivals have already played twice so far this year, with the first result going in favor of the Celtics at TD Garden and the Bucks at […]

Joe Lyons  •  06 Dec 2024
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum wins first Player of the Month award for third season running

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has won the Eastern Conference’s October/November Player of the Month award for the third season in a row. Tatum made history when he was announced as the winner on Tuesday, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat in three consecutive years. The recently crowned NBA champion has enjoyed an […]

Joe Lyons  •  04 Dec 2024
Celtics championship party continues at White House with president Joe Biden

The Boston Celtics visited the White House on Thursday for the first time since 2008 as part of their championship-winning celebration. In the United States, it is tradition for the winner of a professional championship game – whether it be in the NBA, NFL or NHL – to visit the White House following their triumph. […]

Joe Lyons  •  22 Nov 2024
Jayson Tatum stakes MVP claim with 33/12/7 as Celtics hand Cavs first defeat

It was Jayson Tatum’s night in Boston as the Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first defeat of the season to stay alive in the NBA Cup. Tatum’s MVP odds shorten to +400 with 33/12/7 vs Cleveland Heading into Tuesday’s nationally televised showdown, the Cavs aimed to protect the second-best start in league history after […]

Joe Lyons  •  20 Nov 2024