Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics aren't in trouble in the playoffs, but that can change. Three games into their postseason run, one of their problems many thought they had gotten past may be a problem after all.
Tyrese Maxey has been living quite comfortably in this series. Not in the sense that every shot is falling or every possession ends in points, but in the way that’s slightly concerning with every...
Losing home-court advantage before hitting the road against the Philadelphia 76ers prompted a sense of urgency for the Boston Celtics. To them, Game 3 might as well have been a win-or-go-home...
The Celtics' championship DNA made the difference, as they outscored the 76ers 11-2 in the final two minutes of Friday's 108-100 win to regain control of this first-round rivalry clash.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from Friday night as the Celtics, Lakers and Spurs picked up Game 3 wins
The Celtics were missing a key element in their ugly Game 2 loss, but Payton Pritchard provided exactly what was needed on Friday night in Philly.
1. TATUMadelphia After years of hitting clutch shots and beating the Toronto Raptors in playoff series, LeBron James eventually got the nickname “LeBronto.” At what point do we come up with a...
The Jays didn't have their best stuff for most of Game 3, but Tatum and Brown came alive when it mattered most and reminded fans why they're champions.
The Celtics led for most of the night, but it never quite felt secure. The energy was definitely leaning more toward Philadelphia. Their fans were engaged, and the Sixers continued to feed them...
Whew. After 48 hard fought minutes of basketball, the Boston Celtics scraped out a gritty 108-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. With the win, the Celtics regain control of homecourt...
PHILADELPHIA — A few feet behind my press row seat, a Philadelphia 76ers fan donning a vintage Allen Iverson jersey turned to his friend. “This time, we’re going to pull it off.” The score was...
The countless moments where Boston's Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo has been tested on the biggest stage, shined through in a huge way Friday night against their big rivals in the 76ers.
Tatum and Jaylen Brown each posted 25 points in what felt like a must-win game for Boston. The post Jayson Tatum buries the 76ers late as Celtics take Game 3: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.
The Boston Celtics are up 2-1 on the Philadelphia 76ers, but their last win was ugly. It's become clear after these last few games that fi they are serious about a title, one player has to get his...
Tatum scored 11 points in the final frame, including a dagger 3-pointer with 26 seconds left. The post Jayson Tatum takes over fourth quarter, slams door shut on Knicks in Game 3 appeared first on...
Coach Joe Mazzulla saw Jayson Tatum pop off as the Celtics superstar notch NBA Playoffs by Larry Bird and LeBron James to win over the 76ers.
Jayson Tatum scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter as the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday in Game
The Celtics go up 2-0 against the 76ers as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum etched their names in more NBA Playoffs records.
After a rough game 2 loss the Celtics needed a bounce back win in game 3. They got it thanks to clutch shots by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Each Jay scored 25 points as the Celtics won a great...
Despite an increased workload, Joel Embiid will miss Game 3 of the 76ers first-round series against the Celtics as he continues to recover from an appendectomy.
Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It’s the second consecutive year in which an...
The Joel Embiid injury update ahead of Game 3 of the 76ers with the Celtics was not the one that Philly fans were hoping for.
Before Game 3 against the Sixers, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard discussed what it is about these pressure-packed moments that the Celtics relish.
The Atlanta Hawks have gained control of their series against the New York Knicks, and they've done this in part because they did something the Boston Celtics should have done before they learned...
If Celtics fans are hoping to see major adjustments in Friday night's Game 3, they are likely going to be in for a letdown.
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-1)Friday, April 24, 20267:00 PM ETRound 1 Game #3 Road Game #1TV: Prime VideoRadio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, 97.5 The Fanatic, Sirius XMXfinity Mobile...
The Celtics live and die by the three-point line, and they need to remember that.
Herald Celtics not yet concerned about potential Joel Embiid return Celtics received Philly welcome ahead of Game 3 vs. 76ers Globe His mom wanted him to finish college while his dad eyed the NBA...
Friday night brings a trio of Game 3s: 76ers vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Lakers and Blazers vs. Spurs
Knowing how to navigate the emotional tightrope teams walk in the playoffs turned the Celtics into champions. It's why one can trust that they will be ready to meet the moment on Friday night in a...
This may not be the 2018 Warriors, but the Celtics have their own version of the vaunted "death lineup" that needs to be unleashed.
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What to KnowCoverage begins on NBC Sports Boston at 6 p.m. ET with Celtics Pregame Live.Celtics blew a 13-point lead in 111-97 Game 2 loss.Philly shot 19-of-39 from 3-point range in Game 2.Sixers...
PHILADELPHIA — Derrick White started getting ‘congratulations’ texts on Thursday afternoon. At first, he didn’t know what for. Then, he realized he had won the NBA’s annual Sportsmanship Award,...
Baylor Scheierman has proven all season long that he's worthy of a bigger role, and now is no time for the coaching staff to lose trust.
The Philadelphia 76ers may be without Joel Embiid in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Friday.
Scoring from Payton Pritchard has felt like an added bonus for the Celtics in recent years, but that's no longer the case in these playoffs.
Call this a make-up for the fact that we didn’t run a full story on this news item yesterday (no disrespect due to Derrick, who is perfect in every way – it just got lost in the shuffle). I mean,...
Neemias Queta’s NBA future was murky at best when the Sacramento Kings cut him in September of 2023. The Boston Celtics, despite an overstocked frontcourt that would soon deliver the franchise’s...
Marcus Smart delivered one of his best playoff games in the Lakers' 101-94 win over the Rockets to help Los Angeles gain a 2-0 series lead over Houston.
The Celtics need to execute better on defense than they did in Game 2 against the Sixers. However, their strategy is the right approach to winning this first-round rivalry clash.
Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch Game 3 as the series moves to Philadelphia.
In Native American culture, the buffalo can represent self-sacrifice, resilience through tough times, a connection to the elements, and a promise of abundance. For Derrick White, the Celtics’...
Jeff Green was one of the most frustrating players to ever play for the Boston Celtics because of the little results they got from him despite his talent. Jonathan Kuminga once showed shades of...
It was a record-breaking season for Neemias Queta in Boston, which is all the more reason why he needs to step up against a weak 76ers front line.
Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago, participated in parts of the 76ers' practice Thursday.
The 76ers have released an injury report for Game 3, and it should certainly raise some eyebrows around the Boston area.
Welcome to the playoffs.,After the Boston Celtics dropped Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, those four succinct words from Jaylen Brown summarize