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Nikola Vucevic Admits to Tough Transition, But Friday Night Was 'What We need From Him'

BOSTON — It didn’t take long for Nikola Vucevic to make an impact on Friday night. He check into the game with the Nets up 11-10. Less than three minutes later, Boston was up 26-15.

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Celtics erupt for historic shooting night, await Jayson Tatum return

The Celtics are rolling again. And this time, they did it with one of the most efficient offensive performances the league has seen in decades. Boston shot 66.7 percent from the field in Friday’s 148-111 win over the Nets, finishing 52-of-78 overall.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 27

Nikola Vucevic, Jaylen Brown Help Blow out Nets: Four Reasons They Won and Player Grades

The Celtics didn’t give in to the dreaded first-game-back-off-a-long-trip blues, though it looked like they might have been fighting something for parts of this game.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 27

Celtics Have Historic Offensive Night Against Nets In 37-Point Victory; 5 Major Takeaways

The Boston Celtics didn’t just beat the Brooklyn Nets; they overwhelmed them in every imaginable way. Boston delivered a historic offensive performance in a 148-111 demolition, shooting a jaw-dropping 66.7% from the field and an unreal 64.7% from three-point range.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 27

Strong second half propels Celtics to big win over Nets

Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes as the Boston Celtics pulled away in the second half for a 148-111 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 27

Celtics blow past the Nets, 148-111

The Nets had come into TD Garden losers of 6 in a row on Friday night, they left losers of 7 in a row. The Celtics beat the Nets in blowout fashion, 148-111 behind a big 28 point game from Jaylen Brown.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / February 27

NBA Sources Deliver Verdict on Celtics’ Playoffs Chances With Jayson Tatum Amid Injury Return Buzz

Boston keeps winning, but nobody inside the league seems ready to agree on what it means. The Celtics have climbed to 38-20 and the No. 2 seed in the East despite playing the entire season without Jayson Tatum.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 27

On Joe Mazzulla, Who Has the Boston Celtics Living Up to His Expectations, Not Yours

Joe Mazzulla always knew he could win at least 50 games with this version of the Boston Celtics. I didn’t believe him, but he was adamant about it. The Celtics are now 38-20 with 24 games left to play.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 27

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

We’re back! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 27

Do the 2026 Boston Celtics look like champions?

It’s time for a meeting. All stakeholders of the Boston Celtics — the optimists, the skeptics, the doom-scrollers, the “I told you so’s, the ones who check box scores with breakfast — please take your seats.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 27

Celtics chase offensive improvement against lowly Nets

Although the Boston Celtics are coming off one of their worst offensive performances of the season, Jaylen Brown believes his team has plenty to feel good about entering its Friday night game against the visiting Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 26

Joe Mazzulla May Have Missed a Big Opportunity Against the Denver Nuggets

Joe Mazzulla has pushed all the right buttons this season, which is probably why he’s a leading candidate for Coach of the Year. He knows what he wants to accomplish, and he’s getting everyone on board to make it happen. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t make mistakes.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 26

I went on the Celtics’ 4-game roadtrip — here are 3 fun things I observed

DENVER — The Celtics finished their West Coast roadtrip with an impressive 3-1 record, tallying double-digit wins against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns, before running out of steam in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Jaylen Brown, Celtics On Wrong Side Of History After Loss To Nuggets

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics ended their four-game road trip with a loss against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, falling short 103-84.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Why Celtics deserve asterisk after falling short of almost 100% foolproof 40-20 NBA championship rule

After suffering a brutal 103-84 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics were disqualified from meeting the 40-20 rule, which argues that in order to win an NBA championship, a team must win 40 games before it drops 20 during the regular season.

Neemias Queta News / The Lead / February 25

Neemias Queta’s Defense Will Define the Celtics’ Season

Since taking over as the Boston Celtics head coach in 2022, defense has remained a priority for Joe Mazzulla. In his first three full years with the Celtics, Boston ranked as a top-five team in defensive rating, according to NBA.com.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Jayson Tatum takes significant step toward returning

The chances of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum playing this season appear to be on the rise.

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk

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Baylor Scheierman News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 25

A Closer Look at Baylor Scheierman's Defensive Impact On A Perfect Boston Celtics Road Trip

The Boston Celtics have won four games in a row and nine of their last 10, recovering from a mid-January lull to sit in second place with a 38-19 record.

Derrick White News / Total Apex Sports / February 25

Celtics Dominate Suns Behind White’s All-Around Brilliance 97-81

The Celtics didn’t just win Tuesday night. They made a statement. Without Jaylen Brown nursing a knee contusion, Boston could have stumbled. Instead, they delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, dismantling the Phoenix Suns 97-81 at Footprint Center.

Derrick White News / Field Level Media / February 24

Led by Derrick White, Celtics roll over short-handed Suns

Derrick White scored 22 points, Neemias Queta had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the visiting Boston Celtics rolled over the short-handed Phoenix Suns 97-81 to extend their winning streak to four.

Boston Celtics News / LWOSports.com / February 24

Three Takeaways From the Celtics’ 8-1 Surge

Let’s face it, late February is usually the part of the NBA season where things get a little sleepy. The trade deadline hype is over, the All-Star break is now in the past, and everyone is just waiting for the real games to start in April.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not bothered by Pat Riley’s trash talk toward his team on Sunday. If anything, it was the opposite. The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Riley prior to Sunday’s rivalry game with Boston at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and honored his contributions to the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23

LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics

On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.

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John Tonje News / Hoops Rumors / February 19

Celtics Signing John Tonje To 10-Day Deal

The Celtics will get back to the required roster minimum by converting two-way player John Tonje to a 10-day contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).