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'Deandre Jordan Was On the Street 4 Days Ago': Joe Mazzulla Is Livid At Celtics Allowing DJ To Dunk On Them

Among the players who had to work hard to find a team over the off-season was DeAndre Jordan. He ultimately landed a spot with the New Orleans Pelicans, but his highlight moment against the mighty Boston Celtics was not on anyone’s bingo card, least of all Joe Mazzulla’s.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

Celtics rout Pelicans for first win of season

Anfernee Simons scored 25 points to lead six Boston double-figure scorers and the visiting Celtics got their first victory of the season by defeating the winless New Orleans Pelicans 122-90 on Monday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / October 27

Celtics beat Pelicans for first win of the season, 122-90

Coming off a 119-113 loss to the Pistons on Sunday, the Celtics (1-3) finished off a road back-to-back with their first win of the season in a 122-90 final against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics ran out a starting five of Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott and Neemias Queta.

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Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 27

Celtics Make Final Decision on Jaylen Brown vs Pelicans

The Boston Celtics have made a final determination on Jaylen Brown's availability against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 2024 Finals MVP has been managing a left hamstring strain for the entire season, but he hasn't missed a game yet.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Boston Celtics told to promote Anfernee Simons and drop star, ‘put him back on the bench’

The Boston Celtics are looking for answers after an 0-3 start to their season. The Boston Celtics were expected to take a step back this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, but this likely isn’t how they envisioned their season to start.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Why Jayson Tatum ‘celebrated’ Derrick White’s technical foul during Celtics loss vs Pistons

The Boston Celtics fell to 0-3 after their most recent loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Boston Celtics are 0-3 to begin a season for the first time since 2013-14. This recent rough start includes losses to the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and Detroit Pistons.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Celtics’ fatal flaw has Jaylen Brown grasping at straws

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics surrendered a 17-point lead in a 119-113 loss to the Detriot Pistons to fall to 0-3 on the young regular season. Brown was listed as questionable before playing in a game where the Celtics were a minus-17 in rebounds, including 19 offensive boards, which the Pistons converted into 30 second-chance points.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 27

You want the Celtics to tank? Seriously?

After watching the Celtics fall to 0-3 on the season, I tweeted what I thought was a straightforward and fairly innocuous post Sunday evening. “It’s not time to panic, but it is time to officially be concerned about the Celtics.” Pretty tame, right?

NBA News / CelticsBlog / October 27

Parquet Plays : How the Celtics gave up 18 offensive rebounds to the Pistons

The Boston Celtics’ early-season struggles continued last night, as they dropped their third straight game in a 119–113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Boston entered the matchup ranked 29th in the league in defensive rebounding percentage (61.5%) and left at the bottom of the standings after allowing 18 offensive boards.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

What the Boston Celtics’ are saying after first 0-3 start since 2013-14

For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Boston Celtics have opened their campaign with three straight losses. Their latest setback, a 119-113 defeat to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, has left the team searching for answers and perspective after a surprisingly sluggish start.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 27

Joe Mazzulla Calls Out Celtics After Embarrassing Loss to Pistons

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had a message for his team after a second-half collapse against the Detroit Pistons, which dropped the 2024 NBA champs to an 0-3 start for their 2025-26 season.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

3 Potential Solutions For Celtics Amid 0-3 Start

The Boston Celtics are dismal 0-3 to start the season and there’s not just one reason why. Their team defense is problematic, as evidenced by their defensive rating (116.6, 20th in the NBA).

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / October 27

Jaylen Brown’s Injury Concern Halting Celtics HC’s Plans Ahead of Pelicans Game

Entering the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season, the Boston Celtics were in ‘Survival Mode’. Three games later, the situation seems to be more of an ‘Emergency Mode’.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

Celtics, Pelicans have first win at stake in matchup

The Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans are each off to slow starts. One will get their first victory when they meet Monday night in New Orleans.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 27