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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes history Larry Bird never could in win over Pistons

The Boston Celtics are going to have a rollercoaster of a season without superstar player Jayson Tatum available for the year. After 18 games, the Celtics are a strong 10-8 and are coming off an outstanding win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, ending the Pistons’ 13-game winning streak.

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'Harder on Ray Than the Rest of Us': Paul Pierce Gives Out His Reasoning for Beef Between Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen

Not many teams still have a better roster than the 2008 Boston Celtics. The core of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo served as one of the most star-studded groups in NBA history.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla drops gritty bars after ending Pistons’ 13-game winning streak

The Boston Celtics got a wire-to-wire win against the Detroit Pistons during the NBA Cup group stage play, and they also snapped their 13-game winning streak.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Why Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla kept his cool after controversial Cade Cunningham call

BOSTON — Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla takes pleasure in on-court chaos. In fact, a hectic environment is arguably where he finds himself most at home.

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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

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 27

Celtics Considered Trading Key Guard to Nets Last Summer

The Boston Celtics nearly traded a crucial guard to the Brooklyn Nets during the offseason. Well, maybe "rerouted" is the more appropriate word. Boston acquired combo guard Anfernee Simons and stretch power forward Georges Niang in separate cost-cutting deals over the summer.

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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 / The SportsRush / November 27

'Started the Beef Between Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen': Kendrick Perkins Recalls How Chris Paul Broke Up the ’08 Celtics

It wouldn’t be a stretch to call the 2008 Boston Celtics an NBA super team. Of course, the squad was not the first from Boston to win a championship. However, the feats they achieved that season, and things that they could have achieved had they not broken up, make the time a rather romantic period for the Boston faithful.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 27

10 Takeaways the Celtics-Pistons battle in Boston

In a game where everything was stacked against the Celtics, they were able to take down the number one seeded Detroit Pistons on a 13 game winning streak without Neemias Queta.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / November 27

Joe Mazzulla praises Boston’s ‘grit and toughness’ in win over Detroit

Joe Mazzulla is always looking for the best possible version of the Boston Celtics. Entering their second game without starting center Neemias Queta while

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 27

Celtics spoil Pistons’ shot at franchise history: ‘We all wanted it tonight’

Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Celtics finally stopped Detroit’s run, handing the Pistons a 117-114 loss on Wednesday and ending a franchise record-tying winning streak.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 27

Celtics officially eliminated from NBA Cup

With a final Group B record of 2-2, the Boston Celtics have officially been eliminated from the Emirates NBA Cup. Only the top four teams from each conference qualify: the leader from each of the three groups, along with one wildcard team that is determined by the best remaining group play record.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 26

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?

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 26

Celtics outshoot Pistons to end 13-game winning streak in stunning upset

Getting more outside shooting, either from within or through a midseason trade, could elevate the Pistons from a team having a hot start to a team with a chance at a title.

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

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

Brandon Ingram's game-winner extends Raptors' win streak to nine

Bucks assistant Darvin Ham's amazing NBA Cup streak finally ends

Lakers star Luka Doncic calls out 'dangerous' NBA Cup court

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

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

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / November 26

Jaylen Brown showing he can be No. 1 option for Celtics

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?

The 20 greatest trash talkers in NBA history

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.

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.

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.

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.