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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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?

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

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.