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Celtics make franchise history with 4th quarter 3-point barrage vs. Heat

The Boston Celtics authored a night that will echo through franchise history, ultimately breaking open a tense battle against the Miami Heat with a stunning fourth-quarter surge.

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How Celtics paid homage to Isaiah Thomas amid TD Garden return — beyond the video tribute

BOSTON — Nine years after Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 52 points to etch his name into Celtics history, the now-36-year-old returned to the place he once called home and watched as Boston channeled its inner I.T.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

White, Brown Fuel Fourth-Quarter Surge as Celtics Snap Skid Against Depleted Heat 129-116

Some wins feel like a statement, and there are wins that feel like a collective exhale. For the Boston Celtics on Friday night, this was undoubtedly the latter.

Hugo Gonzalez News / CelticsBlog / December 20

Hugo Gonzalez is learning the power of emotion

BOSTON — In a Monday night loss against the Detroit Pistons, Hugo Gonzalez came in to close the third quarter for the Celtics — only to immediately get scored on, and subsequently turn over the ball.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / December 19

NBA Announces Jaylen Brown Development After Jayson Tatum Report

Jaylen Brown has had to carry a heavy load for the Boston Celtics this season amid Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Brown has been Boston’s primary option on the offensive end as Tatum continues to rehab a torn right Achilles.

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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.

Derrick White News / Field Level Media / December 19

Derrick White, Celtics pull away from banged-up Heat

Derrick White made 9 of 14 3-point attempts and scored a game-high 33 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-116 home victory over the short-handed Miami Heat on Friday night.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 19

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Sends Challenge to Warriors' Steph Curry

Jaylen Brown believes Steph Curry cannot guard him enough in a 1-on-1 setting to win head-to-head, man-to-man. Brown shared the opinion while speaking to streamer DDG on a live Twitch stream on Wednesday afternoon.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 19

Three things to look for as the Celtics try to bounce back against the Heat

After winning five straight, seven of eight and 10 of 12, the Celtics now find themselves amid a mini two-game losing streak for the first time since early November.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 19

Celtics small ball leading to offensive surge and defensive dip

The Celtics entered Monday’s meeting against arguably the most physically imposing front court in the league with one rotation center — Neemias Queta. With Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman out of the rotation for now, Josh Minott has started to handle the backup big minutes.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Jaylen Brown thrives in new NBA 2K26 Ratings Update

A new NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update has dropped, making it the second one for the month of December. Players like Jaylen Brown and Stephon Castle received significant boosts to their OVR, as well as several other players across various teams.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / December 19

From Luke Kornet to Neemias Queta: the evolution of the Celtics center

The Celtics’ recent success has not only been built on stars and shot creation, but also on a quieter, more structural dominance inside. Over the last two seasons, Boston has found ways to maximize the impact of big men who were once considered marginal NBA players.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Jaylen Brown specifically calls out LeBron James for always flopping

Without question, Jaylen Brown knows how to bring the heat. Just ask Isiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons. So when examining the NBA landscape, Brown knows what he likes and what he doesn’t.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 19

Jaylen Brown Calls Out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For His Foul-Baiting Antics

Jaylen Brown is known for his outspoken personality. While this has resulted in some interesting exchanges on the court, the star’s latest comments seemed to be pointed at a rival off the floor as well.

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Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / December 19

Celtics' Jaylen Brown lighting up scoreboard entering clash vs. Heat

Boston's Jaylen Brown is having an MVP-caliber season, and he'll look to score at least 30 points for the sixth straight game when the Celtics host the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 18

Three Impending Celtics Free Agents Unlikely to Return Next Season

The Boston Celtics will reportedly be a buyer at the NBA trade deadline "if it makes sense." Brad Stevens has said he doesn't want to put a ceiling on this roster, meaning the team could pivot from rebuilding to making a splash on a moment's notice.

Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Brad Stevens leaves door open for Celtics buying at trade deadline

The Celtics were not supposed to look like this. Boston sits with the 10th-best record in the league through its first 26 games, a result few expected after Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles last spring and the team lost much of its frontcourt rotation in the offseason.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Celtics May Consider Buying At Trade Deadline

The Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the 2025/26 season, boasting the 10th-best record in the league through their first 26 games, despite the loss of superstar Jayson Tatum in last year’s playoffs, as well as a majority of their big man rotation in free agency and trades.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / December 17

Celtics Nearly Pulled Off Stunning Trade for Jalen Brunson

A recent in-depth profile on Boston Celtics’ new lead owner Bill Chisholm contained an intriguing detail about the team’s past trade pursuits. Published in The Boston Globe, the piece by veteran beat writer Adam Himmelsbach explored Chisholm’s journey to acquiring the franchise and his deep-rooted passion for the organization.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 16

Watch: Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 105 highlights

Extended highlights from last night's Celtics loss to the Pistons at the TD Garden. The Celtics lost their second straight game last night. 112-105 was the final score as Boston fell to the Eastern Conference leading Pistons at the TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / December 16

'I Blame Kim Kardashian': Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Shares Personal Take On $1.9B Reality Star

The last time Paul Pierce and Kim Kardashian were mentioned together in the same sentence was back in 2023, when both faced lawsuits from crypto investors over EthereumMax (EMAX).

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Derrick White Assigns Blame After Celtics' Loss to Pistons

Boston lost to Detroit at home Jaylen Brown had a strong game Derrick White assigned blame The Boston Celtics dropped a 112-105 home game to the Detroit Pistons on Monday despite a 34 point, eight rebound, seven assist performance from star forward Jaylen Brown, causing fans and players to react in late hours of the night.