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Boston Celtics Hold Off Brooklyn Nets In 2OT Thriller

If you walked into the Barclays Center on Friday night, you were probably bracing for impact. After Wednesday’s 54-point catastrophic meltdown against the Knicks, a game that will unfortunately live in franchise infamy, the vibe in Brooklyn was somewhere between a funeral and an intervention.

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Celtics survive poor regulation finish to beat Nets in double OT

Payton Pritchard scored 32 points and found rookie Amari Williams for the go-ahead basket with 3:30 left in double overtime as the Boston Celtics outlasted the Brooklyn Nets for a 130-126 victory Friday night in New York.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 23

Celtics survive a wild game in Brooklyn, beat the Nets 130-126 in 2OT

The Celtics found themselves in a dog fight at the Barclays Center on Friday night, playing their first overtime and their first double overtime of the season.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Eastern Conference Team Surprisingly Expected To Be Aggressive At Trade Deadline, Analyzing 3 Players Who Make Sense

The Boston Celtics have been the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference. As a result, the Celtics are likely to be buyers rather than sellers, as originally believed at the start of the season, NBA Insider Zach Lowe believes.

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Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 23

Celtics Make Major Trade Decision Ahead of Jayson Tatum Injury Return

The Boston Celtics have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. Despite superstar Jayson Tatum going down with an Achilles injury in the team’s playoff run last year, they’ve been one of the leaders in the Eastern Conference, sitting at the #2 seed.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Joe Mazzulla reveals key to Celtics rookie’s historic impact

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season thanks to the contributions of several proven veterans. However, rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s play hasn’t gone unnoticed among those with an eye on the future.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 23

ESPN Insider on Boston Celtics trade deadline: 'They're going to be aggressive'

Everyone wants to know what the Celtics are going to do at the trade deadline. They have a number of potential paths, from blockbuster deal to standing pat. Brad Stevens is notoriously secretive when it comes to these things, running a tight front office with few, if any, leaks that tip his hand.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Shams drops obvious Celtics’ Jaylen Brown MVP truth bomb

ESPN insider Shams Charania delivered emphatic praise for Jaylen Brown on the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, placing the Boston Celtics star squarely in the NBA Most Valuable Player conversation as the regular season enters its second half.

Anfernee Simons News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Mock Trade Has Clippers Landing Celtics' Anfernee Simons to Upgrade Backcourt

It has been an interesting season thus far for the Los Angeles Clippers as they have been able to turn things around after their disappointing start to the year.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 23

Picks 'n Pops: Joe Mazzulla's zingers, more film study, and a possessed player

Every week, I’ll be gathering random, leftover thoughts about the Celtics, NBA, and beyond and dumping them here. Because I want to annoy a whole new audience.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 23

Celtics injury report reveals team could be with 2 starters against Nets

BROOKLYN — The Celtics could be without multiple starters when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Derrick White (rest) has already been ruled out, and Neemias Queta was a Friday morning addition, listed as questionable to play as he deals with a non-COVID illness.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 23

10 reasons the Celtics have exceeded expectations

Before the season began, everyone had a different opinion about how the Celtics would fare. Some people naively thought they would plummet to the bottom of the East and tank for hometown kid AJ Dybantsa.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 23

These Celtics owe it to themselves to push for a long playoff run

Jayson Tatum’s long morning workout in Detroit and the competitiveness that followed that night confirmed dreams that the Celtics could contend this season.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 23

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

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.

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Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Celtics Announce Derrick White News After 42 Games Played

Derrick White has played in 42 of the Boston Celtics' 43 games so far, averaging 17.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks. With Jayson Tatum still out after his Achilles injury in May last year, White has stepped up and has since become Boston's second-best player behind Jaylen Brown.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

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Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Celtics own customary Atlantic Division lead as they visit Nets

During their first month without Jayson Tatum and his injured Achilles tendon, the Boston Celtics hovered around the .500 mark. Since those opening weeks of life without their perennial first-team All-NBA star, the Celtics have ascended to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / The Lead / January 22

Celtics versus 76ers Is a Historic Rivalry That Refuses to Fade

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics do not need any manufactured drama — their history supplies it. Every meeting carries decades of tension, expectation, and memory.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Mock Trade Sends Celtics’ Anfernee Simons to Bulls for $60 Million Veteran to Address Major Need

The Boston Celtics have been a surprise team in the NBA this season as they currently sit second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 26-16 record.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / January 21

Celtics’ Recent Officiating Complaints Reflect League-Wide Attitude

It’s safe to say every sport has evolved significantly compared to four decades ago. This can be seen through changed techniques, equipment, audiences, or rules — particularly those who enforce them…the refs.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Celtics continue to do more than survive as they wait on Jayson Tatum

This was supposed to be a bridge year for the Celtics. A reset of sorts. A season to stay afloat while Jayson Tatum rehabbed a torn Achilles suffered during last year’s playoff run.

Jayson Tatum News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum Shows Shocking Injury Recovery Progress In Hour-Long Workout

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is making waves as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles, an injury that has sidelined him since May 2025.

Joe Mazzulla News / Scoop B / January 19

The Anchor in the Noise: Why Joe Mazzulla Leans on Ecclesiastes to Navigate the Celtics’ Season

In the pressure cooker of the NBA, where every possession is scrutinized and every post-game press conference is dissected for clicks, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla remains an anomaly.

Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons quietly building trade stock

The Celtics may have learned something Thursday night, and it came from a place they were not necessarily expecting. Anfernee Simons delivered his best game of the season in a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, pouring in 39 points and completely taking over the fourth quarter.

Pascal Siakam News / Yardbarker / January 12

What tank? Pacers shock Celtics for third straight win

Five days ago, the Indiana Pacers were the NBA's worst team. After shocking the Boston Celtics Monday night, they've moved to second-worst — and they're gaining on the Sacramento Kings.

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