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Celtics-Timberwolves Player Grades: Brown scores 29, but C's can't match physicality

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics fell apart in the fourth quarter in a game they led by as many as 15, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-92. Jaylen Brown scored 29 for Boston, but the team shot poorly overall and got beat up along the way.

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Huge Queue Forms Outside TD Garden After Celtics’ Paul Pierce Night Gesture

The Boston Celtics faced the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. By all means, a must-watch NBA encounter. However, that wasn’t the reason fans formed large lines outside the TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / March 23

Paul Pierce Calls Out 'Animosity' Toward Celtics After Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum’s Olympic Treatment

Being at the heart of the Boston sports scene isn’t easy. But the best have thrived in it, including Tom Brady, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and even Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 22

Timberwolves break surprising losing streak in Boston with win over Celtics

Bones Hyland scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels finished with 19 to lead the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-92 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.

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How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Timberwolves’ hot fourth quarter sinks Celtics, 102-92

The Boston Celtics hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night in a nationally televised match up. Minnesota had not won a game in Boston for 25 years, and they obliterated the Celtics in the fourth quarter.

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.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 22

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals blunt message for Jayson Tatum before return from injury

The fact that Jayson Tatum made his return to the hardwood for the Boston Celtics not even after a year has passed since he ruptured his Achilles in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is such a huge win not just for the Celtics, but for the entire sport.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Paul Pierce has plenty to say about Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics

BOSTON — Paul Pierce is no stranger to winning at TD Garden. So, when the 10-time NBA All-Star and Celtics champion took the parquet for a three-point competition on Sunday afternoon, it felt just like the good ol’ days.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Celtics: Will Jaylen Brown, Anthony Edwards Play?

The Boston Celtics are at home on Sunday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in an interconference showdown. Boston enters Sunday’s game with a 47-23 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Friday night.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 22

Deep Dive Into Jayson Tatum's Stats Shows a Quirk and How Far He Still Has to Go

Jayson Tatum is seven games into his return from Achilles surgery, and the consensus is largely disbelief that he looks as good as he does. The eye test tells us that Tatum looks very much like himself, even though it’s clear that he’s missing some of his burst. This is, after all, an extension of his rehab and not the finished product.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

We’re back, and so is Jayson Tatum! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Celtics, Timberwolves match-up missing big-time star

BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Nikola Vucevic for the 8th consecutive game when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Vucevic is expected to be re-evaluated in the next 1-2 weeks as he continues to recover.

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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.

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Seven Games In: A Jayson Tatum Progress Report

The Jayson Tatum return has been riveting. Every shot attempt, rebound, pass, and even high-five over these first seven games has been scrutinized. The

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Clutch Opportunities—The Week in Green

The Celtics went 4-0 since my last column, notching a solid win over the Warriors, and some uneven performances against the Wizards, Suns, and Grizzlies.

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Luka Garza News / Field Level Media / March 21

Celtics' Luka Garza filling key role as unfocused Wolves visit

Nikola Vucevic will remain unavailable with a broken finger when the Boston Celtics face the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, but that doesn't mean Boston won't have a quality center.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 21

Did Nikola Vučević Inadvertently Reveal His Actual Injury Timeline?

Nikola Vučević underwent surgery to repair his fractured right ring finger two weeks ago. At the time, the Celtics said he’d be reevaluated in three to four weeks.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21

Jaylen Brown receives injury status for Timberwolves game

The Boston Celtics host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, and they’re hoping that star wing Jaylen Brown will be available and off the team’s injury report.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 21

NBA Notes: Celtics, Nikola Vucevic, Nets, Raptors, RJ Barrett

The Celtics are playing the waiting game with Nikola Vucevic. The veteran center is recovering from a fractured right ring finger suffered March 6 and is expected to miss at least a month.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 20

Celtics-Grizzlies Player Grades: Brown Great Again, Clutch 4th From White, Garza

This wasn’t the Celtics prettiest basketball game, but they got what they needed, when they needed it, courtesy of Derrick White and Luka Garza in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 20

Celtics come back in 4th to hand Grizzlies another loss

Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Luke Garza added a season-high 22 -- including 11 in the fourth quarter -- and Payton Pritchard had 19 to lead the Boston Celtics to 117-112 victory Friday night over the host Memphis Grizzlies for their fourth consecutive win.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Evan Turner Comments on Jaylen Brown's MVP Chances

Because of Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 campaign with low expectations. The preseason odds had them at +6000 to win the championship, indicating that they were not projected to be title contenders.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 19

Celtics Legend Robert Parish Figures Out Why Joe Mazzulla 'don’t take no '

Robert Parish was in the house for the Celtics win over the Warriors, taking in a game between two of his former teams. “Parish is a legend, so it's good to see him out there,” Jaylen Brown said.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 19

NBA Notes: Celtics, Luka Garza, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers

Luka Garza didn’t come into the NBA as a sure thing. He’s turning into one anyway. A college star at Iowa, Garza had to reshape his game to stick at this level.

Max Shulga News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Celtics Promote Max Shulga To Standard Contract

The Celtics have officially promoted guard Max Shulga from a two-way deal to a standard contract, the team announced. The agreement runs through the end of next season, with the 2026-27 portion expected to be non-guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Max Shulga News / Hoops Rumors / March 14

Celtics Signing Max Shulga To Standard Contract

Celtics two-way player Max Shulga will be promoted to a standard contract that runs through the end of next season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 13

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks insane Wilt Chamberlain record against Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder possess the best record in the NBA and are primed to make another run at a second consecutive title this season, largely due to the consistent and historic play from guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Devin Booker drops 43 points as surging Suns hand Pacers 11th straight loss

Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild overtime win vs. Wizards

Stephen A. Smith questions NBA ref's authority after Jaylen Brown ejection

Dwight Howard officially announces his retirement from basketball

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention