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Jaylen Brown's Unexpected Take on Celtics Season Amid Jayson Tatum's Absence

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has stepped up his leadership role within the team this 2025-26 NBA season. Without star forward Jayson Tatum, Brown has more responsibility to be the captain of the team.

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'My Favorite Season So Far' – Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Relishes the Challenge of Being the Team’s Alpha Dog This Year

After missing Saturday’s game against the Toronto Raptors due to an illness, Jaylen Brown picked up where he left off in the Boston Celtics’ 103-95 home win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night to stretch their winning run to three games.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 23

10 Takeaways from the Celtics storming back against the Pacers

At the 9:22 mark and the Celtics down 20, Mazzulla pulled all of the starters off the floor out of a timeout, seemingly sending a message due to the lack of effort.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / December 23

“It’s the NBA”: Joe Mazzulla used a 20-point Celtics deficit as a lesson in perspective

BOSTON — It only took an Andrew Nembhard free throw in the third quarter to push the Celtics into a 20-point deficit against the Pacers on Monday night — a spot that didn’t faze head coach Joe Mazzulla the slightest.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 23

Celtics erase 20-point deficit to stun Pacers 103-95

The Boston Celtics showcased championship DNA as they overcame a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat the struggling Indiana Pacers 103-95 on Monday night.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla hit incredible personal milestone at near-record speed

No Jayson Tatum, no problem: this has been the mantra for the Boston Celtics’ all season. Expected to drop off without the services of their best player, the Celtics have not just survived, but thrived as well.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 22

Celtics Overcome 20-Point Deficit To Secure 103-95 Win Over Pacers

The Boston Celtics notched an impressive 103-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. After facing severe adversity early on, the Celtics displayed poise and resilience as they went on to secure their third consecutive win.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / December 22

Jaylen Brown nets 31, Celtics take advantage of ice-cold Pacers

Jaylen Brown tossed in a game-high 31 points and added nine rebounds to help the Boston Celtics overcome a 20-point deficit and defeat the visiting Indiana Pacers 103-95 Monday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 22

Celtics complete 20-point comeback, beat Pacers 103-95

On a night when Jaylen Brown scored 31 points, it was Hugo Gonzalez who shined bright for the Celtics, playing nearly the entire second half. His energy was such a key in Boston’s comeback after they looked flat for the first half and the beginning of the 2nd half.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown News on Monday

The Boston Celtics have remained one of the more surprising teams in the Eastern Conference this season, a stretch fueled largely by Jaylen Brown’s expanded role in Jayson Tatum’s absence.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Could A Trade Solidify The Celtics Championship Window?

The Boston Celtics may be overachieving in the first few months of the season. Clearly, the Celtics’ championship window will remain open for years to come with “The Jays,” Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, leading the way.

Jayson Tatum News / HITC / December 22

Austin Rivers hails Boston Celtics ‘freak athlete’ set to shine when Jayson Tatum returns

Austin Rivers believes the relaxed environment in Boston this season has allowed one of their stars to really change up his game. Boston’s approach this year looks a lot different from what fans have grown used to.

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Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics.

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Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / December 20

Payton Pritchard leads balanced effort as Celtics upend Raptors

Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his 33 points in the third quarter and added 10 assists and seven rebounds Saturday night as the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-96.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

1 deal Celtics must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Boston Celtics were not making plans for another championship run in the 2025-26 season. When Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles tear in last year’s playoffs against the New York Knicks, the immediate thought was he would not be back until the 2026-27 season.

Joe Mazzulla News / The SportsRush / December 20

Joe Mazzulla Jokes About Boosting Home Security by Getting a Wolf

Joe Mazzulla has never been a figure to crave the limelight. He doesn’t care much about anything else outside of winning basketball games. However, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t draw the interest of fans across the league.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 20

How Boston’s Evolving Style is Adding to the Unpredictability of the NBA

If anything is certain about the NBA, it is the presence of change. In Boston, such transformation has manifested itself as one of the most interesting storylines of late.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 20

3 Boston Celtics Mock Trades: Capitilizing On Early Success

Despite facing tempered expectations with a potential season-ending achilles inury to Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics have found themselves to be legitimate competitors in a depleted Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 20

Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe Bearish on Celtics Trade Deadline Plan

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has not made any declarations about what the front office will do to tinker with the roster ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline in a few weeks.

Joe Mazzulla News / Fadeaway World / December 20

Joe Mazzulla Explains Why He Wants A Wolf As A Pet

Joe Mazzulla has never tried to blend in, and his latest idea might be the clearest proof yet. During an appearance on Zolak and Bertrand, the Boston Celtics head coach casually explained that he is trying to talk his wife into getting a wolf as a pet.

Derrick White News / Field Level Media / December 19

Derrick White, Celtics pull away from banged-up Heat

Derrick White made 9 of 14 3-point attempts and scored a game-high 33 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-116 home victory over the short-handed Miami Heat on Friday night.

Brad Stevens News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Brad Stevens reveals trade deadline plans for the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been competitive this season without Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics have started the season 15-11 and they are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Brad Stevens leaves door open for Celtics buying at trade deadline

The Celtics were not supposed to look like this. Boston sits with the 10th-best record in the league through its first 26 games, a result few expected after Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles last spring and the team lost much of its frontcourt rotation in the offseason.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Celtics May Consider Buying At Trade Deadline

The Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the 2025/26 season, boasting the 10th-best record in the league through their first 26 games, despite the loss of superstar Jayson Tatum in last year’s playoffs, as well as a majority of their big man rotation in free agency and trades.