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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12
'Looked Like Bosh, Wade, and Bron' – Milwaukee Bucks Trio Draws Wild Comparison From Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown
Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, and Kevin Porter Jr. were spectacular in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 116-101 home win over the Boston Celtics without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo, so much so that Jaylen Brown compared them to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh after the game.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 12
10 Takeaways from the Celtics meltdown in Milwaukee 
After playing 6 games in 9 days and winning 5 games in a row, the Celtics had three days off before their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 12
“Not our night”: Streak-ending loss to Giannis-less Bucks left Celtics looking in the mirror
With 5:26 remaining in the fourth quarter in Milwaukee, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulled all starters off the floor. It wasn’t a call to the bench to signal a job well done — it was an admission of defeat, an acknowledgment that Boston’s five-game winning streak had come to an end.
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NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 11
Celtics go cold in 2nd half, lose 116-101 to Bucks
It had been a while since the Celtics had played a game and they looked rusty on Thursday night, especially in the 2nd half. Kyle Kuzma’s 31 points and Bobby Portis’ 27 led the way for the Bucks in their 116-101 win over Boston.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11
Brian Windhorst responds when asked if Boston Celtics could trade with LA Clippers for Ivica Zubac
The Boston Celtics are surging with a 15-9 record and sitting in 3rd place in the East. The Boston Celtics have won 5 games in a row and look poised to be a top-4 team in the Eastern Conference this season.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 11
The Celtics are still playing the same way (and it’s working)
After an eventful summer, the Celtics’ offensive identity has shifted in subtle but meaningful ways this season. As we are getting closer to Christmas, we can start using statistics with the confidence that they reflect reality.
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / December 11
Jaylen Brown Is Having His ‘94 Scottie Pippen Season
Jaylen Brown has patiently waited for his chance to be the No. 1 option. During his first season, Isaiah Thomas lit up the box score and hearts of NBA fans.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 11
Three Big Questions for Celtics–Bucks
The Celtics travel to Milwaukee for their first meeting with the Bucks this season. Here are three questions before tipoff. Can Boston keep its momentum? The Celtics have won five straight and eight of their last 10.
Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Celtics Star Receives Eastern Conference Player Of The Week
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics has had a fantastic start to the 2025-26 NBA season. He is leading the Celtics to a top seed, despite not having their number one scoring option in Jayson Tatum.
Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / December 11
CelticsBlog film room: Jordan Walsh
Tis the season. The season of Jordan Walsh. What still feels like a fever dream, Jordan Walsh continues to establish himself as one of the driving forces behind the Celtics’ surge over the past month.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 11
Boston’s key offseason acquisition is paying dividends
The Boston Celtics are now 24 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, and hold a 15-9 record. They currently sit at third in the Eastern Conference after losing Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, and Jayson Tatum has yet to log a single minute of game time.
Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / December 10
Celtics surging as Jayson Tatum progresses, but timetable still unclear
The Celtics have climbed to third in the East behind five straight wins, and star forward Jayson Tatum is back doing one-on-one work as he rehabs from his torn Achilles.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 10
Celtics injury report vs Bucks reveals 4 players sidelined
When the Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, they’ll be without Chris Boucher (non-COVID illness), as well as two-way players Ron Harper Jr. (right knee sprain) and Amari Williams (right hand hairline fracture).
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla delivers bottom line on Jayson Tatum’s injury return as rehab ramps up
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are streaking, as they’ve won five games in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 contests. That’s good enough to put the 15-9 C’s in third place in the Eastern Conference, making their playoff prospects feel much more real than they did coming into the season.
One of Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors have ‘depressed’ fans, but it’s good
The Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors have developed a rivalry in the modern era. The seeds for this rivalry were planted during the Boston Celtics’ heart-crushing defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors during the 2022 NBA Finals.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / December 10
Jaylen Brown autograph seeker slammed by security, still achieves goal
A post-game autograph session at Scotiabank Arena quickly turned ugly Sunday night when security guards body-slammed a fan who had dodged the barrier rope.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 9
Celtics Legend Robert Parish Reacts to Losing Historic Spot to LeBron James
Former Boston Celtics star Robert Parish is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the NBA hardcourt. A four-time champion and nine-time All-Star, Parish is forever immortalized in Boston sporting lore, as his No.
Jordan Walsh News / The Lead / December 9
Jordan Walsh Has Saved His NBA Career
Just a few months ago, Jordan Walsh was seen as an afterthought; just another below-average second-round pick in a long line of dull late selections from the Brad Stevens era.
Jaylen Brown News / HITC / December 9
Jaylen Brown slams modern NBA MVPs for ‘flopping’ their way to big scoring numbers
Jaylen Brown hasn’t held back when it comes to how recent NBA MVPs are putting up their numbers. Basketball has changed a lot in the past few decades, shifting towards a more offense-focused game where big names are lighting up the scoreboard every night.
Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 8
No ‘Tanks’: Boston Celtics Troll Doubters As Team Ascends To Third Place In The East
This is starting to get a little silly. The Boston Celtics are now in third place in the Eastern Conference. Let that sink in a minute. The Celtics, the team playing without five-time All-NBA selection Jayson Tatum as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles, are in third place.
Boston Celtics News / HITC / December 8
This unsung hero on the Boston Celtics is a huge part of their rise in the East
The Boston Celtics have taken the NBA by storm so far this season. The Boston Celtics were heavily overlooked coming into the 2025-26 NBA season because of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury.
Anfernee Simons News / The Lead / December 8
Anfernee Simons Will Never Fit On the Celtics’ Roster
Anfernee Simons is a great scorer. He’s a player who averaged over 19 points per game in each of his last three seasons in Portland, but he does not fit the Celtics’ needs, especially as an expiring contract.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 8
Key Celtics Mid-Season Games Fans Track Via NBA Odds
Image Credit December always feels like a turning point for the Celtics because it reveals who they truly are against deeper and smarter competition. The schedule tightens, the matchups sharpen, and every game carries emotional weight for fans and bettors. Boston steps into this month with expectations that match its talent.
NBA News / The Predictors / December 8
Celtics top Raptors 121-113, advance to NBA Cup quarterfinal
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Derrick White added 27, including 14 in the first quarter, as the Boston Celtics held off a furious Toronto comeback to win 121-113 on Sunday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8
Lakers' win propels LeBron James up all-time list after vintage performance
Basketball is a team game, but it's also a sport that judges its players by how much their wins more than any other.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7
Celtics outpace Raptors to win fifth in a row
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White added 27 on Sunday and the visiting Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 121-113 for their fifth straight win.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / December 7
Celtics seemingly silencing ‘gap year’ predictions
The Celtics weren’t supposed to look like this. Not after trading two starters, watching two more walk in free agency, and bracing for what some in Boston politely labeled a “gap year.” But here they are anyway, thumping the Lakers on Friday and winning nine of their last 11, forcing a recalibration of expectations in the East.
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