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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.

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Brown, White hold off Raptors in late-game scare

https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-tor-0022500358/box-score The Celtics held on to win 121-113 after the Raptors mounted a 23-point comeback. Boston held

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Celtics Poised To Double Down To Solve Big Problem

BOSTON — Front offices drive the NBA’s rhythm, and this season’s early moves reveal urgency. Teams expected to contend now face harsh midseason truths.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 8

10 takeaways from Boston breaking Toronto’s defensive shell

Neemias Queta might be the best screener in the NBA at the moment. At least, looking at this chart, he is the player with the most points via screen assists relative to his playing time.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Joe Mazzulla pinpoints the reason Derrick White is so good for the Boston Celtics in crunch time

The Boston Celtics are currently on a fine winning streak, and Derrick White has played a key role in the team’s success this season. Following the Boston Celtics’ 121-113 win over the Toronto Raptors, the 18-time NBA champions have improved to a 15-9 record.

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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.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / December 8

Jaylen Brown generates so much offense

The Boston Celtics have surged into third place in the Eastern Conference after holding off the Toronto Raptors on the road, winning 121-113. Boston has now won 10 of its last 12 games and boasts the league’s best offensive rating over that span.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 8

“It doesn’t mean anything”: Celtics staying level-headed amid win streak against East’s best

No team in the Eastern Conference has caught fire to the levels the Celtics have, but even their red-hot streak isn’t enough for the team to give itself a well-deserved pat on the back.

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.

Warriors bench Jonathan Kuminga in blowout win vs. the Bulls

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Ja Morant linked to a new playoff contender in trade rumors

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Thunder crush Jazz, tie franchise mark with 15th straight win

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown breaks Scottie Barnes’ ankles with nasty stepback

Jaylen Brown created a marvelous highlight against Scottie Barnes during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. Brown is progressing through his 10th season in the NBA, all with the Celtics.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 7

Boston Celtics Hang On To Defeat Toronto Raptors

It wouldn’t be a Sunday afternoon in the NBA without a little heart-stopping drama, right? For a while there, it looked like the Boston Celtics were going to cruise to an easy victory at Scotiabank Arena.

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.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 7

Celtics use 43-point second quarter to propel past Raptors

The Boston Celtics entered Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors on a four-game winning streak. They were looking to push it to five against Toronto.

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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Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Jaylen Brown says why Boston Celtics’ season is the same for him without Jayson Tatum

Don’t look now, but the Boston Celtics have won nine of their last 11 games after a big win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. This success is far from people’s expectations ahead of the 2025-26 season, when people thought Jayson Tatum’s injury would hamper their chances of even reaching the Playoffs.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 6

Celtics cruise over Lakers 126-105 to win fourth straight game

https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar-post-20251205-celtics-blow-past-lakers-jordan-walsh-makes-nba-history The Celtics dominated the Lakers for all 48 minutes in a 126-105 victory to win their fourth straight game and 9 of their last 11.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 5

Boston Celtics Dominate Los Angeles Lakers

Let’s be honest for a second. If you bought tickets to Friday night’s showdown at TD Garden between the Lakers and Celtics months ago, you were probably envisioning a clash of titans.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / December 6

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics past depleted Lakers to fourth straight win

Jaylen Brown had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics stretch their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 126-105 Friday night.

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Jayson Tatum News / Total Apex Sports / December 5

Is Jayson Tatum Manifesting a Father-Son NBA Duo with Deuce?

The NBA just witnessed history with LeBron James and his son, Bronny, sharing the court. It was a feel-good story, a testament to LeBron’s insane longevity and a new milestone for family legacies in sports.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 5

Celtics dismantle Wizards, 146-101

Even without Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics barely broke a sweat Thursday night, rolling past the Washington Wizards 146–101 behind a season-best performance from Derrick White and a breakout night from rookie Jordan Walsh.

Derrick White News / Hardwood Heroics / December 5

'He Has a Lot of Responsibility' – Boston Celtics Coach is Not Surprised by Derrick White’s All-Around Performance Vs. Washington Wizards

The Boston Celtics stretched their winning run to three games, following a 146-101 road win against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, as Derrick White had one of his most well-rounded games.

Derrick White News / Field Level Media / December 4