Boston Celtics
Close your eyes and think about the kid you always matched up against growing up. Little League, Pee Wee hoops, doesn’t matter. Just picture that little stinker and that matchup. Physical....
It's Celtics-76ers once again in the playoffs. Get to know Philadelphia ahead of Sunday's matchup. The post 5 things to know about the Celtics’ first-round playoff opponent appeared first on...
Here are all of the famous faces you'll see out on the race course during the 2026 Boston Marathon. The post These celebrities and notable figures are running the 2026 Boston Marathon appeared...
So much for a “gap year.” The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them back in the Finals this June. The...
The NBA’s best rivalry is the Boston Celtics versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Those two teams have met in the NBA Finals an astounding 12 times. But second place on the league’s rivalry rankings is...
Boston Celtics could target Braylon Mullins in the 2026 NBA Draft as they look to add a high-upside perimeter shooter to support their core. The post Celtics Tipped to Add ‘Elite Three-Point...
The Celtics' opening round series against the 76ers could get... annoying.
The Boston Celtics are going to be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs this season after they beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 in the Play-In Tournament. This...
Game 1 between Boston and Philadelphia gets underway on Sunday at TD Garden. The post Philadelphia fans chant ‘We want Boston’ ahead of playoff series vs. Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.
Even though the Celtics traditionally beat the 76ers in the playoffs, Philly is going to bring more fight than the pathetic Orlando Magic.
The Boston Celtics will get another playoff rematch against the Philadelphia 76ers. This matchup is actually a little more personal for Nikola Vucevic than one would think because he technically...
The 2026 NBA postseason field is down to 18 teams, and the first-round matchups will all be set by Friday night
A smattering of “we want Boston” chants broke out with just over 60 seconds remaining in last night’s game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. Those fans’ confidence is admirable and...
The Boston Celtics finished the regular season 56-26 and earned the second seed in the Eastern Conference. They have known since Sunday that they would open the playoffs at home on April 19. The...
Everyone knows the talent favors the Celtics in their first-round matchup with the 76ers, but so do the margins.
Pressure usually feels obvious this time of year. You know who it’s on, you know what’s at stake, and you know exactly who’s going to hear about it if things go sideways. This Celtics team is a...
The Philadelphia 76ers survived the NBA play-in tournament with Wednesday night’s win over the Orlando Magic. Now, they’ll face their next — and far greater — challenge: the Boston Celtics. For...
The Boston Celtics heard loud and clear what everyone what was saying about them before this season. They heard all the predictions about how they would take a step back from the NBA’s top tier...
The Boston Celtics let Al Horford walk in free agency, but the veteran big man kept the Warriors' hopes alive with a monster fourth quarter.
The Sixers got 31 points from Tyrese Maxey on Wednesday as they claimed the seventh seed in the East with a 109-97 win over the Magic. Maxey broke open a tight game by scoring seven straight...
With the current state of the 76ers, the Celtics should be able to exploit mismatches up and down the lineup in this first-round playoff series.
Game 1 between the Celtics and Sixers will tip off on Sunday afternoon. The post Celtics to face Philadelphia 76ers in first round of NBA playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.
“We want Boston” chants rained down from the rafters in Philadelphia today as the Sixers secured a playoff berth against the Magic. This will be the 23rd playoff series between the rival...
The Celtics will officially play the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The 7th-seeded 76ers defeated the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic in a Play-In game on Wednesday night,...
The Boston Celtics have unintentionally created a new debate as many have disagreed on who should get backup minutes between Nikola Vucevic and Luka Garza. The twist here is that fans shouldn't...
The times and dates for the entire first round are now available. The post Here is the Celtics’ first round playoff schedule appeared first on Boston.com.
Luka Garza is in a tense battle for backup center minutes in the playoffs, but he took the high road when asked about the situation.
For the 24th time in NBA history and the sixth time this century, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will meet in the playoffs. The storied rivals will face off in the first round, marking...
The Orlando Magic entered this season with championship hopes, but now find themselves in danger of missing the playoffs.
The Portland Trail Blazers clinched their first playoff berth for the first time in five years last night. Jrue Holiday led the charge in their play-in victory, which is further evidence that the...
News from Wednesday’s practice session delivered a positive update for the Boston Celtics, who were perhaps sweating Jaylen Brown’s health as they prepare for the postseason. Brown, 29, had missed...
Herald Why Jaylen Brown feels ‘a lot different’ entering these Celtics playoffs Celtics playoffs schedule: Dates, times for all first-round games Ranking five most important Celtics players for...
"I'm excited to maximize my potential and take advantage of every opportunity that I have to win." The post Jaylen Brown shares positive health update ahead of playoffs: ‘I feel a lot different...
Here are the top 10 plays from yesterday's play-in tournament action.
The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
The regular season is over, and the Celtics did that thing they’ve been doing for years: stacking wins, figuring things out on the fly, and somehow ending up right back in the mix heading into the...
A healthy Jaylen Brown is ready to showcase the growth that came with a year spent demonstrating what he could do while shouldering more responsibility for the Celtics.
Thanks to CelticsBlog, I had the pleasure of covering the final two games of the Boston Celtics’ regular season as credentialed media, making the journey from Tasmania, Australia. I won’t bore you...
If you flip through Jayson Tatum’s Instagram stories, you’ll notice that he routinely reposts photos from the Instagram page @eyeofbri. For most of the season, the Celtics star shared pictures of...
The luxury of securing the 2-seed is a comfy view from the top. While the Boston Celtics spent the final weeks of the regular season fine-tuning rotations and monitoring their health, the lower...
The Boston Celtics earned the No. 2 seed in the East with 56 wins this season, a remarkable achievement given everything Jayson Tatum has had to overcome. After tearing his Achilles in last May’s...
Brad Stevens has a habit of making the most out of the trade exceptions at his disposal. At the trade deadline, he created yet another big one when he traded Anfernee Simons. If Stevens plans to...
The NBA rumor mill will swirl with talk of both Tyler Herro and Giannis Antetokounmpo now that the Miami Heat's season is over. The post NBA Rumors: Tyler Herro Joins Giannis Antetokounmpo in...
The Celtics still await their first-round opponent, but they do know when the games will take place. The post NBA announces official 1st round playoff schedule for Celtics appeared first on 98.5...
LeBron James believes that with Jaylen Brown having a career year and Jayson Tatum getting healthy, the Celtics will be tough to beat. The post LeBron James Sends Celtics Warning Before NBA...
The Celtics didn't play on Tuesday night, but their fingerprints were all over the two incredible play-in games, specifically on the winning sides.
Celtics fans felt like they were having flashbacks watching the Hornets nearly lose in a devastating fashion that was all too recognizable.
One extremely underwhelming Eastern Conference team appears to be heading for a breakup, and the Celtics are playing a huge role.
Indiana Pacers fans have made it clear that they're fully backing the Celtics in the 2026 playoffs.
Walking through TD Garden with Celtics broadcaster Brian Scalabrine, the reaction from fans is immediate — handshakes, hugs and autograph requests at nearly every turn. For a moment, it feels less...