Boston Celtics
Those expecting clarity on the Celtics' playoff rotation will have to wait at least one more game after a complete drubbing of the 76ers on Sunday.
"A lot went wrong, that's for sure." The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse calls out ‘absolutely unacceptable’ effort vs. Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.
The Celtics enter the 2026 NBA Playoffs as a top contender for the title. Here's how you can get tickets to every game of their postseason run.
BOSTON — Asked to assess his first playoff game, just 11 months removed from the Achilles rupture that left his future so uncertain, Jayson Tatum basically shrugged off a dominant two-way effort...
The only obvious conclusion after the Celtics dismantled the Sixers in Game 1 is that this first-round playoff series won't last long. The post Well Philly faithful, you wanted the Celtics … so,...
1. Playoff Jayson Tatum Is Back The last time Jayson Tatum played in the playoffs was May 12th 2025. He dropped 42 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists before he suffered what is known as one of the...
Jayson Tatum helped lead the Celtics to a dominant 123-91 Game 1 win over the 76ers. But what's even more significant is the reminder he reiterated after the victory.
BOSTON — With the first quarter clock winding down, Jordan Walsh sprinted as fast as he could down the court. In perfect harmony, Jayson Tatum found him for a transition layup to beat the buzzer,...
Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers lost in a big blowout, and it seems he is ready to bounce back.
One week after the Boston Celtics straight up humiliated the Orlando Magic, the Magic have suddenly been the ones humilating their opponents. One theory could explain the 180.
Mazzulla, along with Detroit's J.B. Bickerstaff and San Antonio's Mitch Johnson are in the running for the award. The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla named finalist for NBA coach of the year appeared...
The Celtics, Thunder and Magic have all been winners in Sunday's Game 1s, but let's dive deeper into each series
Nikola Vucevic managed to make an impact in a lower-usage role in Sunday's Game 1 win over the 76ers.
76ers fans said they wanted Boston. Celtics fans mocked them loudly. The post Celtics crowd trolls 76ers fans with ‘We want Boston’ chants during blowout win appeared first on Boston.com.
The Celtics kept Andre Drummond and Adem Bona from causing too much trouble on the glass. The post Despite foul trouble, Celtics kept control of the boards in Game 1 appeared first on Boston.com.
As the seconds wound down on the Celtics’ blowout win, fans serenaded the players with a chant of “We want Boston! We want Boston!" in a jab at Sixers fans. The post Jayson Tatum, Celtics look...
The NBA has officially announced three finalists for all major awards, and it doesn’t look like any Celtic player will be taking home individual regular-season hardwood this season. But one pretty...
Maybe it's not a surprise, but it's still disappointing to see the Celtics' players fail to be recognized for their individual performances this season.
BOSTON — Six months ago, Jayson Tatum didn’t know he’d return in time for the playoffs. He wasn’t even certain he’d play at all until next season. Those thoughts of doubt followed him throughout...
The NBA has announced the finalists for this season’s major awards, including Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most...
If this Celtics season has taught us anything so far, it’s that culture, tradition and collective buy-in truly matter. Those terms aren’t just buzzwords coaches, players and executives throw...
The Celtics are off to a good start in their hopes to hand Philadelphia its seventh straight series loss between the rivals.
If Game One was any indication, the Celtics may be able to rely on one of their best regular-season strengths in the playoffs.
Even with foul trouble limiting Neemias Queta to 15 minutes in the Celtics' 123-91 win over the 76ers, he showcased his potential impact on this rivalry clash.
Coach Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to the demolition of the 76ers which got them a lot of NBA Playoffs feats.
Through Jayson Tatum's heroics against the 76ers which got him a LeBron James and Michael Jordan record, the Celtics get their first NBA Playoffs win.
Joe Mazzulla doesn't have many problems these days, but Luka Garza is doing his best to create one for the Celtics' head coach.
Here is the complete series schedule for Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.
The Boston Celtics took care of business against the Philadelphia 76ers this afternoon. Jaylen Brown has a solid game, but it wasn't until the third quarter that he showed himself to be the...
Tatum put up 25 points as Boston glided to an easy win Sunday
Tatum scored 21 points in the first half, playing in just his 17th game this season following surgery last May to repair his Achilles tendon. The post Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs...
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 26 points and Jayson Tatum added 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-91 victo
Twenty-two times, the Celtics and 76ers have tipped off a playoff series with Boston owning a 15-7 lead. Their 23rd meeting started with a 123-91 blowout in Game 1 of this year’s first round...
The Celtics' ability to withstand early foul trouble in the frontcourt showed how important it was for them to add Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline.
If there were any remaining doubts about what Jayson Tatum would look like in the playoffs, he quieted them awfully quickly on Sunday.
The Celtics lean on their youth movement to maintain an identity that propelled them to 56 wins and the second seed in the East. Proving themselves in the playoffs is crucial to Boston's...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make...
Herald As Celtics playoffs begin, can Boston go from ‘gap year’ to banner year? Six bold predictions for Celtics-76ers playoff series Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum makes admission ahead of...
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0)Sunday, April 19, 20261:00 PM ETFirst Round Game #1 Home Game #1TV: ABCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD Garden The Boston Celtics...
The Boston Celtics will tighten their rotation in the playoffs, meaning Joe Mazzulla will kick Luka Garza, Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman to the curb.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the first-round series.
What to KnowCoverage begins on NBC Sports Boston at noon E.T. with Celtics Pregame Live.Celtics and Sixers split regular-season series, 2-2.Boston has won last six playoff meetings with...
Jaylen Brown's play, initiative, and relatability, have made him the leading voice in Boston’s locker room this season.
At a certain point, you have to stop circling possibilities and just make a call. Nobody enjoys that part, because it means putting something on record and living with it for the next two months....
Tyrese Maxey may not be on the level of a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, or even Jalen Brunson, but in a first round series against Philadelphia, the Celtics will get an opportunity to test...
Jayson Tatum is grateful for his 16 regular season games, but the chance to compete for a title is the real reason he worked so hard to come back from a torn Achilles tendon, writes Jay King of...
Even after 82 games, it's not totally clear which players Joe Mazzulla will actually turn to once the playoffs begin on Sunday.