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Celtics move above .500 with victory over Nets

Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half as the Boston Celtics did enough in the fourth quarter and moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 113-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.

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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 / CelticsBlog / November 18

Celtics cut down Nets, 113-99

The Boston Celtics visited the struggling Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in the first of four meetings between the two teams. In a game that was close for the first three quarters, Derrick White turned in a classic performance for the road team in the fourth quarter as Boston moves to 8-7 on the season with a 113-99 victory.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 18

Question Marks: Can the Celtics extend their win streak against the Nets?

Boston kicks off the first of two consecutive matchups against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. The Celtics are looking for their third straight win, while the Nets try to pick up their third win of the season.

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The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 30 points in 30 different games over the course of one season can you name in seven minutes?

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Joe Mazzulla News / Bleacher Report / November 18

Watch: Joe Mazzulla struggles with defining ‘fun’ (via @CelticsCLNS)

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 / Boston Celtics on SI / November 18

3 Celtics Ruled Out Ahead of Nets Game

The Boston Celtics are enjoying a bill of relatively clean health, as just three players are listed as out on the team's injury report ahead of their bout against the Brooklyn Nets.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 18

Jordan Walsh reveals Jaylen Brown conversation may have changed everything

NEW YORK CITY — Throughout the first few weeks of the regular season, Jordan Walsh was racking up DNPs. But through that time, Jaylen Brown continued to instill confidence in him.

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 / CelticsBlog / November 18

4 Maine Celtics standouts through the first 5 games of the season

The Maine Celtics are 5 games into the season, and several players have already stood out in the early days. The Celtics G-League affiliate team dropped their first three games of the season — all road games — but followed that up with back-to-back wins at home against the Long Island Nets to improve to 2-3 on the year.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 18

Parquet plays: Celtics best sets/actions vs. Clippers

The Celtics got back to .500 with a narrow 121-118 win vs. James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers. The return of marksman level shooting from Payton

Domantas Sabonis News / CelticsBlog / November 18

Should the Celtics trade for Domantas Sabonis?

The Boston Celtics could use an upgrade at center. There is a 29 year old 3 time All Star center that could be available via trade. Which begs the question.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Nets searching for first home victory as Celtics come calling

Jaylen Brown is enjoying a fast start to the season and is starting to get some help from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. All three made massive contributions to the Celtics getting to .500 on Sunday, and Boston is hoping to see more of the same in Tuesday night's visit to the Brooklyn Nets, who are winless at home.

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Celtics Win a Close One at Home Against the Clippers 121-118

It was a game that had no business being this close for the Boston Celtics. A nail-biter that felt ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script, leaving the TD Garden faithful breathless and the Los Angeles Clippers wondering what might have been.

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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.

Kevin Garnett News / EssentiallySports / November 16

Ray Allen Is Helpless Over Celtics Honor Years After Kevin Garnett Fallout

Ray Allen showed up at TD Garden on Saturday, but not to check in on his “Ubuntu” squad; they are probably still frowning at him. He was there for a personal milestone.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown applauds Jayson Tatum for being an ‘extra coach’ while out

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum always wants to win, but he can’t help his team capture victories from the sidelines while rehabbing a ruptured Achilles.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 15

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Gets Honest About Rotation

The Boston Celtics have been going against the grain this season, mixing up their lineup consistently rather than operating under a set rotation. For head coach Joe Mazzulla, this strategy differs from the structure that helped them win an NBA championship in 2024, but with the current roster, operating without a set rotation has its upsides.

Payton Pritchard News / The Predictors / November 13

Pritchard leads Celtics past short-handed Grizzlies in 131–95 rout

Payton Pritchard scored 24 points, dished out nine assists, and hit five 3-pointers as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 131–95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

Payton Pritchard News / NBA Analysis Network / November 13

Payton Pritchard called out for performances by former Celtics star, ‘I was wrong’

The Boston Celtics are trying to survive life without Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics superstar is expected to be out for the entire year due to a torn right Achilles tendon.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 9

Reviewing the 2026 Celtics through 10 games

We are 10 games into the 2025-2026 season, and the Celtics currently stand at 4-6, good for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. So far, the Celtics have played around expectations.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Josh Minott: Brad Stevens’ Hidden Gem

Ten games into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting one spot outside of the play-in tournament at the 11th seed. Following the potential season-ending Achilles tear to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics entered the season with tempered expectations compared to recent years of championship aspirations.

Josh Minott News / The Lead / November 8

The Boston Celtics Should Extend Josh Minott

Josh Minott, who is set for a $2.8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, needs to be extended for the long term. After never starting a game in his first three seasons with Minnesota, Minott has been in the starting lineup 75 percent of the time for the Celtics in the early part of the campaign, and for good reason.

Anfernee Simons News / HITC / November 6

Anfernee Simons shares his honest reaction to being traded to the Boston Celtics

Anfernee Simons is still settling into life with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics brought Simons over from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that sent Jrue Holiday the other way.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Are The Boston Celtics Making a Mistake Starting Payton Pritchard?

The Boston Celtics turbulent start to the season has created questions surrounding the reigning Sixth Man of the Year: Payton Pritchard. Can he handle the burden of scoring for a Celtics team missing their best scorer?