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NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 11
Pelicans vs. Celtics player grades: a record-tying performance from 3 clinches second-seed 
After a gut-wrenching loss to the Knicks on Thursday, the Celtics turned Game #81 into a three-point exhibition, tying their own record for 29 triples in a game and beating the Pelicans 144-118.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 11
NBA Notes: Celtics, Sam Hauser, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors
Sam Hauser scored 24 points and knocked down eight 3-pointers as the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 144-118, clinching the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 10
Celtics-Pelicans Player Grades and Stats: Record Shooting Fuels Blowout, Clinches 2nd
The New Orleans Pelicans sat eight guys, and yet somehow those guys were almost as effective as the guys who took the floor. The Boston Celtics, without Jayson Tatum, pounced on the Pels early and buried them under an avalanche of three-pointers to win easily, 142-114 and clinch the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
25 NBA players who were ahead of their time
NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11
Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans
Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10
Celtics sink record-tying 29 treys, rip Pelicans to seal No. 2 in East
The Boston Celtics tied an NBA record by making 29 3-point field goals and secured the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 144-118 Friday night.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 10
Celtics come one three short of breaking single game record, beat Pelicans 144-118
The Celtics blasted the Pelicans on Friday night, 144-118, in which they tied the single game three point record. It was the 2nd season in a row that Boston had a chance to break the three point record but were unable to do so.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason
The pressure may suddenly be on for the Boston Celtics this postseason.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10
Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics
Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.
Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Final Injury Report for Pelicans-Celtics: Will Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Play?
The Boston Celtics are at home on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup. Boston enters Friday’s game with a 54-26 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum News / Hardwood Heroics / April 10
'Millions Of Eyes Were Watching': Jayson Tatum Reflects on Emotional MSG Return After Achilles Injury
Jayson Tatum made his long-awaited return to Madison Square Garden on Thursday. It marked his first appearance there since suffering a torn Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 10
Celtics could be without multiple starters against Pelicans
BOSTON — The Celtics will be without several key players when they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Jayson Tatum (right Achilles injury management) is sidelined on the second night of a back-to-back, while Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis) is questionable.
Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Accuses NBA of Rigging Major Event
Paul Pierce has never been one to shy away from bold takes, but his latest comments are quite strong even by his standards. As the NBA continues to tackle its tanking issues, Pierce has accused the league of rigging the NBA Draft Lottery.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10
Celtics vie to secure East's No. 2 seed in clash vs. Pelicans
The Boston Celtics will have another chance to secure the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 10
Joe Mazzulla Furious After No-Call Sparks Chaos as Jalen Brunson Strikes Before Buzzer
Trying to make a late-season push, tensions were already on a high note at Madison Square Garden, but a controversial first-quarter sequence added fuel to an already intense Celtics-Knicks clash.
Baylor Scheierman News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 10
Celtics-Knicks Player Grades and Stats: Scheierman's 20 Nearly Saves Celtics in Loss
The Celtics were without Jaylen Brown but they still had a chance late in the game to beat the Knicks and cinch the second seed, but their earlier shooting struggles were too much to overcome.
Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 9
The Boston Celtics Lost, But Jayson Tatum Was The Biggest Winner of the Night
There isn’t much new for Jayson Tatum in basketball anymore. He’s been around long enough to have seen just about everything by now. But Thursday night in New York was different. Tatum was nervous. “This was a big moment, big hurdle for me,” Tatum said after the Boston Celtics loss to the Knicks.
Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / April 9
Celtics rule out star G Jaylen Brown vs. Knicks
The Boston Celtics will be without star guard Jaylen Brown on Thursday as they vie to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference against the host New York Knicks.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Derrick White’s Joe Mazzulla revelation proves he’s a true sicko
It’s been quite a season for the Boston Celtics. They are the second-best team in the East at 54-25, and Derrick White has been their defensive anchor.
Jordan Walsh News / The Lead / April 8
Jordan Walsh Embodies Celtics’ ‘Stay Ready’ Mindset
Earning consistent playing time under Joe Mazzulla is not easy. In his first few seasons as head coach of the Boston Celtics, he maintained strict rotations.
Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / April 8
For The Boston Celtics, Now Is Not The Time To Celebrate — But Let’s Celebrate
By no means is it time to celebrate. Nobody’s looking, though, so let’s celebrate just a little. The Boston Celtics are headed to the playoffs. To be clear, making it to the playoffs in and of itself is nothing to write home about — especially in this city.
Brad Stevens News / The Spun / April 7
Will Brad Stevens Return To College Basketball? Here's What He Said
It seems like Brad Stevens is constantly mentioned as a potential candidate for the top coaching jobs in college hoops, and yet, he continues to run basketball operations for the Boston Celtics.
Robert Parish News / Yardbarker / April 1
NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish sends clear message to legends criticizing today's stars
A lot of former players have issues with how the game has changed, and it usually circles back to physicality.
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