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NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 18
Order From Chaos—The Week in Green 
Last Saturday, my wife and I saw “One of America’s Boldest Orchestras” perform Haydn’s The Creation. It was a deeply moving experience which, on its surface, doesn’t really relate to basketball, but please bear with me here—I’ve already borrowed from Carly Simon and Sly and the Family Stone, so let’s spend some time with Papa Haydn as well.
Tyrese Maxey News / CelticsBlog / April 18
Minimizing Maxey, protecting the rim, and hitting the boards: three things Boston can carry over vs. Philly
The Boston Celtics will enter the playoffs facing a highly familiar opponent. Their upcoming series will mark the 23rd postseason meeting between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, underscoring one of the league’s most enduring rivalries.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 18
What is the ideal role for Boston’s bench players against the 76ers?
Of the last 20 games of Boston’s regular season, 13 featured a starting lineup of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta. Despite Tatum’s late entry into the lineup, that 5-man combo is third in total minutes together this year, sporting a +7 net scoring advantage (per 100 possessions).
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 17
Jayson Tatum Admits He's Surprised By His Own Progress: 'My Perspective Has Changed'
The Boston Celtics spent 62 games proving to everyone that they were better than the outside world thought they’d be. But even so, there was always a question of how good they could be in the playoffs. Jayson Tatum spent 16 games proving those questions were premature.
Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series.
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / April 17
Who Will Be the Celtics’ Backup Center in the Playoffs?
An argument over whether to play Luka Garza or Nikola Vucevic would have been unheard of at the start of this season. That is now the question: who will be the backup center for the Celtics’ playoff run?
Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum leaves no doubt about his prime after Achilles injury
BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum woke up on Friday morning and was officially 340 days removed from rupturing his Achilles last May. Since then, Tatum has rehabbed, returned to play, and bounced back even faster than he could have imagined.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 17
Boston faces a tricky equation against Philadelphia’s speed
The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia Sixers in the first round of the playoffs, and it is safe to say that they are the clear favorites. The Sixers have the 18th-best net rating (-0.3 per Cleaning The Glass) and will have to play without their best player, Joël Embiid.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Why Celtics will destroy 76ers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are resuming hostilities this spring in the NBA playoffs, and that’s a familiar and secure event for long-time basketball fans.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 16
Celtics Officially the Favorites to Win the Eastern Conference: Who Are Their Biggest Rivals?
A faded Celtics basketball - Source: Unsplash Back when Jayson Tatum was being helped off the floor at Madison Square Garden, right Achilles tendon in tatters during Game 4 of that bitter conference semifinals defeat to the Knicks, the Celtics' talisman took his side's NBA Finals hopes with him to the IR.
Tyrese Maxey News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
Sixers Clinch Playoff Spot, Will Face Celtics In First Round
The Sixers got 31 points from Tyrese Maxey on Wednesday as they claimed the seventh seed in the East with a 109-97 win over the Magic. Maxey broke open a tight game by scoring seven straight points late in the fourth quarter to give Philadelphia a victory in front of its home fans.
Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Jaylen Brown shows off new skill before playoffs
There is a good argument to be made that the Boston Celtics wouldn’t be where they are without Jaylen Brown. He is coming off his best season to date as the Celtics finished at 56-26 and are the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 15
How Joe Mazzulla is Addressing Celtics Biggest Remaining Question Before the Playoffs
There are 82 game players in the NBA, and then there are 16 game players. The 82 game guys are the ones who can accumulate stats over the course of a
Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / April 14
Watch: Ron Harper Jr. and his journey to Boston
A look back at Ron Harper Jr's journey with the Celtics this season courtesy of their Next Up series. Watch as Ron continues to put the work in both in Maine and Boston finally culminating with a late season two year NBA contract with the franchise.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 14
NBA Announces 2 Mistakes in Celtics' Win Against Magic
The Boston Celtics didn't have to play their final regular-season game against the Orlando Magic. Their status as the second seed is secured, so head coach Joe Mazzulla doesn't have to field his strongest team against an Orlando Magic squad that is also a lock for the play-in tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14
At 37, Rockets superstar Kevin Durant still belongs on All-NBA first team
At 37, Kevin Durant continues to defy time. In his first season with the Houston Rockets, the veteran forward delivered another elite campaign, proving he remains one of the most unstoppable scorers in NBA history.
Luka Garza News / The Lead / April 13
Luka Garza’s Father Reveals the Mindset Behind His NBA Rise
Since joining the Boston Celtics, Luka Garza has excelled in his role. What Garza lacks in athleticism, he makes up for with footwork, a mind-over-matter work ethic, consistency, meditation, and visualization.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13
Magic close regular season with a thud against Celtics backups
It's the capper to a Magic season that's been alternately encouraging and frustrating.
Baylor Scheierman News / Field Level Media / April 12
Baylor Scheierman, Celtics top Magic, enter playoffs on winning note
Baylor Scheierman tossed in a career-high 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 113-108 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday in the final regular-season game for each team.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Celtics’ Chisholm On Mazzulla, Stevens, TD Garden, More
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm recently gave an interview to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (subscriber link). The conversation covers a number of topics, including Chisholm’s first year as the team’s governor and majority stakeholder, his thoughts on Jaylen Brown‘s excellent season, Jayson Tatum‘s return from a torn Achilles tendon, and more.
Dalano Banton News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Celtics To Sign Dalano Banton To Two-Year Deal
The Celtics and free agent guard Dalano Banton have reached an agreement on a two-year deal, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11
Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans
Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason
The pressure may suddenly be on for the Boston Celtics this postseason.
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