There are a few common themes and traits associated with any sports franchise. Perhaps the most significant element is stability — namely in terms of collective management and team culture.
It’s not sexy, but that’s how you win games when you’re lacking talent. Joe Mazzulla’s men went after the offensive boards way more than usual this season:
NEW ORLEANS — Jaylen Brown grinned ear-to-ear as the final buzzer neared, the first Celtics win of the season just moments away. “It feels great to get the first one,” Brown said postgame, hardly supressing a smile.
Three times, the Celtics fought and fell short of their first win of the 2025-26 season, with each loss defined by the same problem: an inability to rebound.
Among the players who had to work hard to find a team over the off-season was DeAndre Jordan. He ultimately landed a spot with the New Orleans Pelicans, but his highlight moment against the mighty Boston Celtics was not on anyone’s bingo card, least of all Joe Mazzulla’s.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Boston Celtics were expected to struggle more than usual heading into the 2025-26 regular season, but not so much so that they made history. The C’s hadn’t gotten off to a 0-4 start since the 1970-71 campaign.
Anfernee Simons scored 25 points to lead six Boston double-figure scorers and the visiting Celtics got their first victory of the season by defeating the winless New Orleans Pelicans 122-90 on Monday night.
Coming off a 119-113 loss to the Pistons on Sunday, the Celtics (1-3) finished off a road back-to-back with their first win of the season in a 122-90 final against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics ran out a starting five of Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott and Neemias Queta.
The Boston Celtics have made a final determination on Jaylen Brown's availability against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 2024 Finals MVP has been managing a left hamstring strain for the entire season, but he hasn't missed a game yet.
The Boston Celtics are looking for answers after an 0-3 start to their season. The Boston Celtics were expected to take a step back this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, but this likely isn’t how they envisioned their season to start.
The Boston Celtics fell to 0-3 after their most recent loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Boston Celtics are 0-3 to begin a season for the first time since 2013-14. This recent rough start includes losses to the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and Detroit Pistons.
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Boston Celtics have opened their campaign with three straight losses. Their latest setback, a 119-113 defeat to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, has left the team searching for answers and perspective after a surprisingly sluggish start.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had a message for his team after a second-half collapse against the Detroit Pistons, which dropped the 2024 NBA champs to an 0-3 start for their 2025-26 season.
The Boston Celtics are dismal 0-3 to start the season and there’s not just one reason why. Their team defense is problematic, as evidenced by their defensive rating (116.6, 20th in the NBA).
The Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans are each off to slow starts. One will get their first victory when they meet Monday night in New Orleans.
The Boston Celtics lost their second game of the NBA season against the New York Knicks, but rookie guard Hugo Gonzalez managed to impress on an underwhelming night from the Celtics' point of view.
After sitting out for the entirety of the Boston Celtics NBA season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, 28th overall pick Hugo Gonzalez got his first chance at NBA action in the 18-time champions' second contest.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting. Speaking to reporters before Friday’s loss at Madison Square Garden, Brown said the league hasn’t done enough to address the mounting pressure and harassment players face from fans who wager on games.
Winning an NBA championship takes a lot more than skills and hard work. Playing 82 games in the regular season, followed by the best-of-7 playoff run, demands routine and consistency.