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Boston Celtics Stun Detroit Pistons in Thanksgiving Eve Thriller, Snap 13-Game Streak

You know that feeling on Thanksgiving Eve? That electric buzz in the air, the anticipation of a long weekend, the smell of turkey practically wafting through the city?

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Jaylen Brown showing he can be No. 1 option for Jayson Tatum-less Celtics

Entering the season without star forward Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics seemed like an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, but guard Jaylen Brown is ensuring they remain relevant.

Cade Cunningham had an absolutely horrible final 30 seconds vs. Celtics

How do current Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight games?

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The 'NBA yearly playoff assist leaders since 2000' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 26

Celtics sink free throws, keep Pistons from 14th straight win

Jaylen Brown had 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to help the host Boston Celtics end the Detroit Pistons' 13-game winning streak with a 117-114 victory on Wednesday in an NBA Cup game.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 26

Celtics get statement win over the Pistons, 117-114

On a night where the Pistons came in winners of 13 in a row, they left TD Garden losers of 1 in a row. The Celtics were on fire from three throughout the game, going 20/43 from beyond the arc.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Anfernee Simons News / CelticsBlog / November 26

Report: Celtics quietly explored Anfernee Simons trade options in the offseason

Just 17 games into the season, first-year Celtics guard Anfernee Simons already finds himself in uncharted territory, more than two months before the Feb.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Celtics Trade Buzz: Flamethrower Move On The Horizon?

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were expected to slide this year. Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear created an opening to reset a roster strained by a massive tax bill.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 26

High IQ plays of Week 5

We’re back! Welcome to the five 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 / Boston Celtics on SI / November 26

Celtics Starter Ruled Out of Pistons NBA Cup Game

A key Boston Celtics starter will miss Wednesday night's Emirates NBA Cup clash against the mighty Detroit Pistons. Starting center Neemias Queta has emerged as a critical two-way threat after serving as a fourth-string, break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option at the position for the Celtics across the past two seasons.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

The Boston Celtics Above .500 After One Month Of Basketball

After thirty days of regular season play, the Boston Celtics are sitting just above .500 in the standings. This places them as the holder of the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Anfernee Simons News / CelticsBlog / November 26

Trading Anfernee Simons to all 30 teams (part 1)

Anfernee Simons is a quality basketball player (as evidenced by his recent play). In particular, he’s exceptionally skilled at scoring the basketball (something a lot of teams have trouble with).

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 25

Jaylen Brown Almost Left Celtics, But Hall of Famer Talked Him Down

The Boston Celtics' 2024 Finals MVP, small forward Jaylen Brown, almost jumped ship — according to Jaylen Brown. More news: Celtics Free Agent Signing Took 12,000 More Practice Shots Than Any Other NBA Player Last Year Former Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady has served as a mentor to Brown since his high school days.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 24

Celtics defeat Magic 138-129 in a high scoring affair

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The Celtics defeated the Magic 138-129 in one of the highest-scoring games of the season so far. The Celtics played their best

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Sixers, Jared McCain, Raptors

Anfernee Simons is making the most of his minutes, and Boston isn’t complaining. The Celtics guard has stacked back-to-back 23-point nights, a notable bump after a stretch where his playing time swung wildly from twelve to thirty-three minutes.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Jaylen Brown says an NBA legend convinced him to stay with Celtics

Jaylen Brown was at the center of numerous trade rumors before he signed a contract extension with the Boston Celtics in 2023, and the star swingman admits there were times when he wanted to leave the team.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

Josh Minott News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

Josh Minott admits he is ‘used to’ Boston Celtics demotion after recent struggles

What once looked like a strong start for Josh Minott has come crashing down, as the Boston Celtics have taken away his big role on the team. One of the big surprises for the Boston Celtics this season has been the form of Josh Minott.

Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 24

Celtics Forward Emerging After Defining His Role Early This Season

As the Boston Celtics fight to remain in playoff contention early in the season with an 8-8 record, one bright spot for the team has been the emergence of forward Jordan Walsh.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 22

Analyzing the Celtics through 1 month of the season

(Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) https://www.nba.com/news/2025-26-season-preview-bos One month into the NBA season, the Celtics have a record of 8-8 and sit at the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, just outside of the play-in tournament.

Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Bill Simmons raves about ‘jaw-dropping’ Boston Celtics star who has proved his credentials

The Boston Celtics appear to be treating this season as a gap year following Jayson Tatum’s injury. The team is currently navigating the season without Tatum, in addition to losing former All-Star caliber contributors in Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford.

Jayson Tatum News / Fadeaway World / November 20

Celtics No Longer Feared Around NBA Amid Jayson Tatum’s Injury And Full Roster Gutting

The Boston Celtics have gone from one of the NBA’s most intimidating opponents to a team that no longer inspires the same level of fear. Around the league, scouts, coaches, and front office executives are shaking their heads at how quickly the franchise has slipped from contender status.

Luka Garza News / Celtics Life / November 20

Luke Garza discusses joining the Celtics and life threatening surgery during collegiate years

Back in 2018 Luka Garza had a life-threatening surgery to remove a nearly 10-pound benign cyst from his abdomen that was pressing on his spleen. The cyst grew over time, and the surgery was considered life-threatening because there was a risk of his spleen rupturing if the cyst ruptured, which could have been fatal.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 19

The 25/26 Boston Celtics Are “Better & Worse” Than Stats Suggest

The 2025-26 Boston Celtics are a strange team. That’s not to suggest that fans expected much more of the NBA’s most winningest franchise 14 games into the regular season.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Boston Celtics Pull Away From Nets to Win Third Game in a Row and Move to 8-7 on the Season

It hasn’t been the seamless start to the season for the Boston Celtics, and the Boston faithful might have scripted in their minds. An 0-3 stumble out of the gate, followed by a recovery, then another dip—it’s been a season of fits and starts.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Celtics rumors: Boston named as intriguing team scouring for trade opportunities, but there’s a problem

It’s still early in the NBA season, but that doesn’t mean that there can’t be any trade rumors going around already. With injuries affecting teams, there’s a chance that they could be looking for deals, and there are some players that could be shopped around.

Ron Harper News / Ball Exclusives / November 17

5x NBA champion Ron Harper goes off on today’s NBA

If you ask young fans, today’s NBA is considered the greatest version of basketball in the league’s history. When you ask older fans, they disagree, wholeheartedly.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / November 17

Derrick White’s Candid Admission On Jayson Tatum’s Constant Sideline Presence

Jayson Tatum’s injury in the 2025 NBA playoffs spilled milk over the Boston Celtics’ plans for the 2025-26 season. With a team’s star player effectively ruled out for the whole campaign, there’s little they can dream about.