Even without Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics barely broke a sweat Thursday night, rolling past the Washington Wizards 146–101 behind a season-best performance from Derrick White and a breakout night from rookie Jordan Walsh.
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics (13-9) and Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) will both be coming off Thursday night wins when they face each other on Friday at TD Garden.
The NBA just witnessed history with LeBron James and his son, Bronny, sharing the court. It was a feel-good story, a testament to LeBron’s insane longevity and a new milestone for family legacies in sports.
The Celtics are dead last in assist percentage this season, with an assist on only 56.5% of their baskets. This is directly linked to Boston’s huge tendency to lean on isolation, especially with Jaylen Brown.
The Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital, with their revamped defensive approach playing a pivotal role in the victory. Before the season, coach Joe Mazzulla talked about playing to the strengths of his new roster.
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A lot has happened since Boston’s first matchup with the Washington Wizards. Nearly a month apart from their first encounter, the result of a Boston blowout victory remained constant, but the Celtics find themselves in a different spot than the 4-5 record they sported after that early November matchup.
Everyone on Boston’s sideline felt as cool as a New England night in December as the Celtics trampled the Wizards in D.C. But the biggest smile came from Derrick White, decked out in a warm-up.
The Boston Celtics stretched their winning run to three games, following a 146-101 road win against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, as Derrick White had one of his most well-rounded games.
WASHINGTON D.C. — For the vast majority of basketball players, nothing is more energizing than scoring. The sound of the ball swishing through the net.
Derrick White had 30 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to three games by beating the Washington Wizards 146-101 Thursday night.
The Boston Celtics began their season with some adversity. The team fought to reach .500 and is looking to hold onto a positive record as the year progresses.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown recently reached a phenomenal milestone in his NBA career. Over the years, Jaylen Brown has become one of the best players at his position.
The Boston Celtics come into their game against the Washington Wizards looking to extend their current two-game win streak, but they’re going to be a little short-handed.
The Detroit Pistons have been putting on a fantastic show to start the NBA regular season. They have a season-high 13-game winning streak, led by star player Cade Cunningham, rising star Jalen Duren, and their entourage.
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.
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.
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.
Former NBA player and international superstar Danilo Gallinari had an announcement to make on Tuesday. Gallinari took to his social media accounts and announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 37, closing the curtain on a 16-year career in the NBA, Europe and most recently Puerto Rico.
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.
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.
The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to rule the Eastern Conference this season, while the Boston Celtics had a decimated roster. After Jaylen Brown had a triple-double in a 117-115 Celtics victory, Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland and only a half-game back in the standings.
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.
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.