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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Have Earned Their Spots Among Boston Celtics Legends

At the beginning of the month, Jaylen Brown scored his 13,000th career point. In the middle of the month, Brown passed Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens to climb to 10th place on the Celtics all-time scoring list.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Hawks put home winning streak on line in rematch vs. Celtics

The Hawks will look for revenge against the Boston Celtics on Monday night when the teams reconvene in Atlanta. Payton Pritchard scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum collected 26 points and 12 rebounds to propel the host Celtics to a 109-102 victory over the Hawks on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 30

10 Takeaways from the Celtics swatting away a pesky Hornets team

In his 11th game back from a torn Achilles, Jayson Tatum dropped a season-high 32 points with 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 0 turnovers on 12-23 shooting from the field and 5-10 from three.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Jayson Tatum News / Hardwood Heroics / March 30

‘We Weren’t Very Sharp’ – Hornets Receives Reality Check From Jayson Tatum, Celtics As They Lose 2 in A Row

The Charlotte Hornets’ five-game win streak now feels like a distant memory as they have lost their second straight game—this time at the hands of the Boston Celtics, who saw their returning star Jayson Tatum deliver his best performance yet.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 30

Jaylen Brown Rushes To Social Media To Celebrate Unexpected Celtics Accomplishment

It didn’t take long for Jaylen Brown to hop onto Twitter after the Celtics win over the Charlotte Hornets. “50 wins in a gap year,” he tweeted. At this point, that term isn’t just bulletin board material, it has become a permanent part of the bulletin board.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Celtics clinch playoff spot, still in play for top seed

The Celtics are in. Not that there was much doubt after, like, the fourth week of the season. Boston (50-24) clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Hornets on Sunday and continues to sit near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 29

Celtics Clinch Playoffs, Warriors and Blazers Clinch Play-In

The Celtics clinched a playoff spot with their win over the Hornets tonight, as the NBA laid out in a pre-game tweet. They became the second Eastern Conference team to do so, behind the Pistons, who officially nabbed a berth over a week ago.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / Fadeaway World / March 29

Joe Mazzulla Sounds Off On Celtics Averaging At Least 50 Wins Over Last Five Seasons

The Boston Celtics are coming off a solid 114-99 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. With this win, the Celtics have officially hit the 50-win milestone, marking their fifth consecutive season with at least 50 wins.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Jaylen Brown Reacts to Celtics' 50th Win

The Boston Celtics reached their 50th win of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday. The Celtics handed the Charlotte Hornets their 36th loss of the season, after a dominant 114-99 win.

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / March 29

Jayson Tatum, short-handed Celtics handle Hornets

Jayson Tatum had 32 points, five rebounds and eight assists to help the short-handed Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to three games with a 114-99 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

Ron Harper News / CelticsBlog / March 29

Ron Harper Jr. suffers injury in game vs Hornets

Ron Harper Jr. sprained his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday’s Celtics game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team announced that he is questionable to return with the injury.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Injury Update Before Hornets Game

As the Boston Celtics prepare for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, a team that has been on a recent hot streak, attention is focused on the status of Jayson Tatum. The Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference, have remained competitive largely due to Jaylen Brown’s leadership throughout the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Behind Payton Pritchard -- playing 'winning basketball' -- Celtics set for Hornets

The Boston Celtics might need another big offensive performance from backup point guard Payton Pritchard when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 28

Another Night, Another Unsung Hero for the Celtics, but How Does it Keep Happening?

The Celtics have been leaning on their “Different Here” motto for a few years now, and it’s pretty good at capturing the team’s ethos. I’m not sure it’s perfect, though.

Kevin Garnett News / AirJordanChronicles / March 28

Celtics Legend Kevin Garnett Makes Feelings Clear on NBA’s 65-Game Rule

The NBA’s 65-game rule is receiving severe backlash this season, and much of it is because of Cade Cunningham’s case. The Boston Celtics legend, Kevin Garnett, became the latest addition to the list of critics of this rule.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / March 27

Celtics Announce Concerning Jaylen Brown Injury Update Amid Star’s MVP Award Push

The Boston Celtics will host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference face-off on Friday. Sitting second in the East with a 48-24 record, the Cs are in a safe position.

Paul Pierce News / EssentiallySports / March 27

Paul Pierce Remains Silent After Woman’s $149K Legal Hit on Celtics Legend

“The Truth” might have to hold back on the truth bombs a bit. Paul Pierce appears to have revealed that he earned a sizable income from his side gigs despite losing his jobs at FS1 and ESPN in recent years.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / March 25

Brad Stevens has no reason to take a college job, no matter the blue blood

It's a special time of year for college basketball. March Madness is in full swing, the coaching carousel is kicking off and everyone is wondering if their team could hire Brad Stevens as its next head coach.

North Carolina Tar Heels fire Hubert Davis after two straight March Madness failures

Five candidates to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

Derrick White News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Celtics star admits he’s in on 1 major U.S. conspiracy theory

Derrick White has officially taken over for Kyrie Irving as the Boston Celtics’ resident conspiracy theorist. Years ago, Irving infamously claimed he believed the Earth was flat after conducting extensive research on Instagram, widely known as an infallible hub of information.