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Celtics rookies Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams rescue Boston in wild double OT win over Nets

The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime Friday night, and it was a pair of rookies who made the biggest plays. Without Jayson Tatum, Boston needed someone to step up.

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Same jersey, different job: Payton Pritchard

In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / January 24

Same jersey, different job: Jaylen Brown

In this series, we’ll look at the biggest statistical shifts from last season to this one to understand how Celtics players have evolved — even while wearing the same jersey.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 24

10 takeaways from Boston’s chess match in Brooklyn

If you read my 10 takeaways before, you know how much I enjoy looking at the first few possessions of a game and identifying which play teams are going for – and if you’ve never read me before, welcome, and I hope you’ll like it!

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 24

Finding the next Mike Muscala: scouring the market for cheaper big man alternatives

We are two weeks from the trade deadline, and the Celtics are among a handful of teams rumored to be buyers seeking a positional upgrade to prepare for a postseason run. The rumor mill has swirled around Boston’s frontcourt in particular, and anyone even a little online has seen the team linked to big names like Jaren Jackson Jr.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Celtics playing at 'high level' heading into encounter vs. Bulls

Torrid long-range shooting boosted the Boston Celtics to victory in the first leg of a road back-to-back amid significant struggles on the glass. On Saturday, the Celtics will hope to have a more complete effort as they visit the surging Chicago Bulls less than 24 hours after a 130-126 double-overtime win in Brooklyn.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 24

I’m struggling to understand how the Celtics beat the Nets

I am going to try my hardest to remain calm during this. To keep things relaxed, I’ll start with a simple list of things that happened during that Celtics win: Late substitution, choreographed Hugo Gonzalez game tying three with .4 seconds left in overtime… ok?

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / January 24

Celtics rookie Hugo González proved Joe Mazzulla’s instincts right — with one shot

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla threw rookie Hugo González into a critical overtime moment in Friday night’s 130-126 win over the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime — quite literally.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 24

'Big Time Shot' – Boston Celtics Rookie Shows Clutch Gene in Their 2OT Win Vs. Brooklyn Nets

Hugo Gonzalez hit, arguably, the biggest shot in the Boston Celtics‘ 130-128 road win against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. After Nolan Traore split his two free throws to make it 118-115 with 2.5 seconds left, Baylor Scheierman found the 19-year-old rookie, who swished the game-tying corner triple to force double overtime.

Amari Williams News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 24

Amari Williams stepped off a plane, into Barclays Center, and was huge in Boston's win in Brooklyn

Amari Williams played five minutes for the Celtics Friday night in Brooklyn. He made one shot, one free throw, had one assist, and one block. He was huge.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Jaylen Brown talks about setting a ‘precedent’ for Boston Celtics basketball by playing hard

Jaylen Brown’s message after the Boston Celtics gritty double-overtime win in Brooklyn was clear — effort is non-negotiable for the Green team, regardless of circumstance.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals rationale behind late-game Hugo Gonzalez sub in win over Nets

Joe Mazzulla had immense praise for Hugo Gonzalez’s clutch display in the Boston Celtics’ double-overtime thriller against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 24

Rookies save Celtics in Brooklyn: Five reasons why Boston beat the Nets in double-overtime

This was not a crisp game for the Celtics, who have essentially been on the road for two weeks now. They made a lot of defensive mistakes, they missed offensive reads, and they gave up a ton of transition chances.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Boston Celtics Hold Off Brooklyn Nets In 2OT Thriller

If you walked into the Barclays Center on Friday night, you were probably bracing for impact. After Wednesday’s 54-point catastrophic meltdown against the Knicks, a game that will unfortunately live in franchise infamy, the vibe in Brooklyn was somewhere between a funeral and an intervention.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Celtics survive poor regulation finish to beat Nets in double OT

Payton Pritchard scored 32 points and found rookie Amari Williams for the go-ahead basket with 3:30 left in double overtime as the Boston Celtics outlasted the Brooklyn Nets for a 130-126 victory Friday night in New York.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Eastern Conference Team Surprisingly Expected To Be Aggressive At Trade Deadline, Analyzing 3 Players Who Make Sense

The Boston Celtics have been the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference. As a result, the Celtics are likely to be buyers rather than sellers, as originally believed at the start of the season, NBA Insider Zach Lowe believes.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 23

Celtics Make Major Trade Decision Ahead of Jayson Tatum Injury Return

The Boston Celtics have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. Despite superstar Jayson Tatum going down with an Achilles injury in the team’s playoff run last year, they’ve been one of the leaders in the Eastern Conference, sitting at the #2 seed.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 23

ESPN Insider on Boston Celtics trade deadline: 'They're going to be aggressive'

Everyone wants to know what the Celtics are going to do at the trade deadline. They have a number of potential paths, from blockbuster deal to standing pat. Brad Stevens is notoriously secretive when it comes to these things, running a tight front office with few, if any, leaks that tip his hand.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Shams drops obvious Celtics’ Jaylen Brown MVP truth bomb

ESPN insider Shams Charania delivered emphatic praise for Jaylen Brown on the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, placing the Boston Celtics star squarely in the NBA Most Valuable Player conversation as the regular season enters its second half.

Anfernee Simons News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Mock Trade Has Clippers Landing Celtics' Anfernee Simons to Upgrade Backcourt

It has been an interesting season thus far for the Los Angeles Clippers as they have been able to turn things around after their disappointing start to the year.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 23

Picks 'n Pops: Joe Mazzulla's zingers, more film study, and a possessed player

Every week, I’ll be gathering random, leftover thoughts about the Celtics, NBA, and beyond and dumping them here. Because I want to annoy a whole new audience.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's frustration with Bucks at 'all-time high'

Giannis puts Bucks teammates on blast

Antetokounmpo curiously leaves game amid drama with Bucks

Warriors mulling Jonathan Kuminga trade for former Golden State All-Star

Tyrese Haliburton pulls an unusual move amid Pacers-Thunder rematch

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Celtics own customary Atlantic Division lead as they visit Nets

During their first month without Jayson Tatum and his injured Achilles tendon, the Boston Celtics hovered around the .500 mark. Since those opening weeks of life without their perennial first-team All-NBA star, the Celtics have ascended to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Celtics continue to do more than survive as they wait on Jayson Tatum

This was supposed to be a bridge year for the Celtics. A reset of sorts. A season to stay afloat while Jayson Tatum rehabbed a torn Achilles suffered during last year’s playoff run.

Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons quietly building trade stock

The Celtics may have learned something Thursday night, and it came from a place they were not necessarily expecting. Anfernee Simons delivered his best game of the season in a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, pouring in 39 points and completely taking over the fourth quarter.