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In One Season, Neemias Queta Has Gone From Playing Garbage Time to Helping Create It

A lot had to go right for the Celtics to be where they are right now, 52-25 with a firm grip on the second seed in the Eastern Conference. There's no one

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10 Takeaways from the Celtics Dismantling of the Bucks

After dropping a franchise record 53 points on the Miami Heat in the game before, the Celtics came into this matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks and dropped 43 more.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 4

Celtics vs. Bucks: Boston ends road trip on fire

Miami or Milwaukee, South Beach or north at the border, Boston’s blueprint might have been drafted on this 3-1 road trip. After splitting days off in a back-to-back in Charlotte and Atlanta, we’ve seen an impressive two games from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Celtics Dominate And Embarrass Bucks In Complete 32-Point Blowout; 5 Key Takeaways

The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, but they also dismantled them with overwhelming execution. From the opening minutes, Boston set the tone and never looked back, leading for the entire game and building a lead that ballooned to 35 at its peak.

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 / Boston Celtics on SI / April 3

Celtics-Bucks Player Grades: Tatum, Brown, Queta Combine to Knock Bucks Out Early

The Celtics walked into Milwaukee, slapped the Bucks around for 48 minutes, and left. Jayson Tatum fell an assist shy of another triple-double, Jaylen

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3

Celtics exploit short-handed Bucks for latest lopsided win

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum added 23 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a dominant 133-101 victory over the host Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 3

What do the Celtics do with two days off in a row? A whole lot, it turns out

BOSTON – Last week, as the regular season began to wind down, I followed the Celtics around for a couple of days. The assignment was not too dissimilar

Jayson Tatum News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Boston Celtics Injury Update: Will Jayson Tatum Play Tonight Against Milwaukee Bucks?

When the Boston Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks next, the only thing they would want is a win. Currently seeded second, the Celtics would definitely want to take advantage of a lackluster Bucks.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 3

Thursday NBA Injury News is a Boost to Jaylen Brown's All-NBA Candidacy

Jaylen Brown is having an All-NBA season for the Boston Celtics. He’s averaging 28.8 points, seven rebounds, and 5.3 assists, all of which are career-highs.

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / April 3

Jayson Tatum’s return has been an A+

The return of Jayson Tatum was much anticipated. We are just about a month into it and it could not have possibly gone any better than it has. Tatum went through a short shooting slump, but he is starting to find his shot and is a positive in every other aspect of the game.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / thePeachBasket / April 2

Boston continues to win 'the battles' versus Heat

Boston continues to win “the battles” versus the Heat. The Celtics outclassed and outplayed the Heat tonight, 147-129. The Celtics offense was powered by Jaylen Brown‘s 43 points and Jayson Tatum‘s triple double — 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 2

Celtics rolling as they close road trip vs. injury-hampered Bucks

The red-hot Boston Celtics will put a bow on a four-game road trip on Friday night when they take on the Bucks in Milwaukee. Boston has won four of its last five contests and eight of its last 10 overall, including a 147-129 drubbing of the Heat in Miami on Wednesday night.

Jaylen Brown News / Ball Exclusives / April 2

Three reasons why Jaylen Brown should be the MVP

With the NBA postseason on the horizon, awards season is nearly here as well. While players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama have been receiving the most MVP buzz as of late, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been building a strong case of his own.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 2

Celtics, Bucks injury reports show 1 team will be very shorthanded

The Celtics will once again be without Nikola Vucevic when they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Vucevic is continuing to recover from a fractured right ring finger suffered almost four weeks ago (on March 6th), but seems to be progressing in the right direction.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 2

Joe Mazzulla Explains Jayson Tatum's Unique, Specific Rehab That Prepared Him To Play

What Jayson Tatum is doing right now defies all logic. Coming back from an Achilles tear in 10 months is already ambitious on its own. But to come back

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Celtics Stun NBA With Historic First Quarter Explosion In Dominant Win Over Heat

The Boston Celtics didn’t just come out hot against the Miami Heat. They delivered one of the most explosive starts the league has ever seen. Boston dropped 53 points in the first quarter, the second-highest scoring quarter in the shot clock era, trailing only a 54-point outburst from 1970.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 1

Celtics' Jayson Tatum shuts down injury worries after triple-double vs. Heat

For those who may have been wondering whether Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum rushed his return from a right Achilles tear, don't be.

Heat keep play-in hopes alive with late 14-0 run to down 76ers

Notable update emerges about Billy Donovan’s NBA future

NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish sends clear message to legends criticizing today's stars

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Celtics falls 2 points shy of NBA mark for most points in 1st quarter ever

The Boston Celtics ended the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat with 53 points scored. It was an incredible number of points that will put this year’s Boston team in the history books.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 1

Hall of Famer sends message to legends criticizing today's stars

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.

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Facing Backlash After Strong NBA Comments

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla entered the 2025-26 NBA season facing a defining test. The team lost key contributors in the offseason. Superstar

Stephen A Smith News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Stephen A. Smith whines on TV about being unfollowed by a Celtics player

Stephen A. Smith appears to have hit a new rock-bottom. The ESPN personality Smith drew attention this week for his latest unhinged rant on the air. During Monday’s episode of “First Take,” Smith accused Boston Celtics guard Derrick White of unfollowing him on social media (claiming that he saw “reports circulating” about the unfollow).

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award

By now, it is no secret that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is as blunt as they come. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the Celtics coach was as blunt as can be.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Celtics clinch playoff spot, still in play for top seed

The Celtics are in. Not that there was much doubt after, like, the fourth week of the season. Boston (50-24) clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Hornets on Sunday and continues to sit near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.