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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown doubtful for Thursday vs Wizards after 42-point explosion vs Knicks

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown may miss his first game of the 2025 season, as the team listed him as doubtful for Thursday’s road game against the Washington Wizards due to a non-COVID illness, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Jaylen Brown (illness) doubtful as Celtics try to continue domination of Wizards

The Washington Wizards are winless in their last nine games against the Boston Celtics, and they will attempt to end that streak when the teams meet in Washington on Thursday night.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 3

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady highlight Celtics player who does ‘a great job’ supporting Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117 at TD Garden on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown was the catalyst behind the Celtics’ victory, putting up 42 points, four rebounds, and four assists.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Jayson Tatum News / The Lead / December 3

Jayson Tatum’s Return This Season Is Inevitable

Dread it, run from it, destiny still arrives. If fully healthy, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will return this season. From an outsider’s perspective, Tatum, who tore his Achilles on May 12, 2025, in a second-round series against the New York Knicks, looks to be ahead of schedule on his recovery.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 3

Bill Chisholm Beat Out Closest Competition for Celtics Ownership by Tiny Amount

Bill Chisholm didn't see the sale of the Boston Celtics as merely an investment opportunity in one of the most iconic franchises in American sports. The Georgetown, MA native saw a chance to acquire his childhood team, something he never saw coming.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 3

Celtics top Knicks, 123-117

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points, capping the night with a breakaway dunk in the final seconds as the Boston Celtics held off the New York Knicks 123–117 on Tuesday in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference semifinal.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 3

10 takeaways from the Celtics finding answers against the Knicks

Jaylen Brown’s start to the game brought us back to that Playoff series against the New York Knicks last season, when it felt like he couldn’t find his way and was losing the ball a lot.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals why ‘the best is yet to come’ after Knicks win

BOSTON — The 2025-26 Boston Celtics aren’t world-beaters. They won’t regularly blow teams out like the 2023-24 Celtics who went on to win a championship in dominant fashion.

Mikal Bridges News / Hardwood Heroics / December 3

'It’s Part of the Game' – Boston Celtics Coach Gets 100% Real on Mikal Bridges Taunting Their Bench

The rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference semifinals did not disappoint, as the tension was high during the Boston Celtics-New York Knicks game at TD Garden on Tuesday night.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / December 3

NBA roundup: Jaylen Brown (42), Celtics hold off Knicks

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Brown made 16 of 24 shots from the floor and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Joe Mazzulla actually liked Mikal Bridges chirping at Celtics’ bench

The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks, 123-117, at TD Garden on Tuesday, with Jaylen Brown exploding for a season-high 42 points. Brown battled against the Knicks’ tough defenders, including Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, but he still came out on top, shooting 16-of-24 from the field.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 2

Boston Celtics Show Heart In Very Impressive Victory Over New York Knicks: Player Ratings

The Boston Celtics dug in deep to outlast the deeper and superior New York Knicks on Tuesday night, thanks to a monster 42-point performance from Jaylen Brown and some strong efforts from Derrick White (7 points in the last few minutes) and other role players.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 3

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 2, 2025) – 2025–26 NBA Season

As the Boston Celtics hosted the New York Knicks tonight, it was the battle of the top scorers in the league. Jaylen Brown has kept the Celtics alive as the 9th ranked scorer in the league right now.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / December 2

Jaylen Brown fires in 42 points as Celtics topple Knicks

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Watch Celtics’ Jaylen Brown take flight for monster dunk over Jordan Clarkson

The Boston Celtics are finding their footing a little bit. Of their past four games heading into their Tuesday night clash against the New York Knicks, all of them came against teams that made it to the playoffs last season.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulls a bizarre move during game vs. Knicks

Joe Mazzulla continues to be an absolute basketball sicko. The Boston Celtics faced off on Tuesday against the New York Knicks at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 2

Reviewing the Celtics through 20 games

https://www.nba.com/news/2025-26-season-preview-bos Through 20 games, the Celtics have improved quite a bit, sitting at the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference with an 11-9 record.

Payton Pritchard News / Celtics Life / December 2

Pritchard scores 42 en route to a 117-115 victory over Cavaliers

https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-cle-0022500302 The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115 to improve to 11-9 on the season. Payton Pritchard had a career night, scoring 42 points to beat a playoff-contending Cavaliers team. Neemias Queta and Derrick White would be ruled out with injuries, putting Sam Hauser and Xavier Tillman Sr.

Payton Pritchard News / Hoops Wire / December 1

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks

Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor. Embiid logged a season-high 30 minutes in his first game in three weeks, finishing with 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting in a double-overtime loss to the Hawks.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 1

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Gets Honest About Possible Jayson Tatum Return This Season

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was bluntly honest about the likelihood of six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum returning this season. During last year's playoffs, Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon, which usually sidelines players for about a year, especially when playing it safe and conservatively.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Boston Celtics Blow Big Lead, Hold Off Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115

The Boston Celtics blew a 21-point third-quarter lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but were able to hold on to eke out a 117-115 victory on Sunday. Payton Pritchard scored 42 points, and Jaylen Brown had a triple-double to lead the Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / November 30

Cavs rally late, but can’t hide bigger issues in loss to Celtics

The Cavaliers can’t keep spotting teams 20-point leads. They can’t allow players such as Payton Pritchard to stroll into Rocket Arena and torch them for 42.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 30

Celtics sputter in 2nd half to Timberwolves losing 119-115

https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-min-0022500293 The Celtics fall 119-115 against the Timberwolves in a game that was the tale of two halves offensively and a disaster for all 48 minutes defensively. After missing the previous game with an ankle injury, Neemias Queta returned to the starting lineup and did not disappoint.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / November 26

Celtics outshoot Pistons to end 13-game winning streak in stunning upset

Getting more outside shooting, either from within or through a midseason trade, could elevate the Pistons from a team having a hot start to a team with a chance at a title.

Cade Cunningham had an absolutely horrible final 30 seconds vs. Celtics

Jaylen Brown showing he can be No. 1 option for Jayson Tatum-less Celtics

Brandon Ingram's game-winner extends Raptors' win streak to nine

Bucks assistant Darvin Ham's amazing NBA Cup streak finally ends

Lakers star Luka Doncic calls out 'dangerous' NBA Cup court

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Celtics Trade Buzz: Flamethrower Move On The Horizon?

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were expected to slide this year. Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear created an opening to reset a roster strained by a massive tax bill.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

The Boston Celtics Above .500 After One Month Of Basketball

After thirty days of regular season play, the Boston Celtics are sitting just above .500 in the standings. This places them as the holder of the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference.