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Celtics Hold Off Bucks Without Tatum: 5 Things the Box Score Won’t Tell You

Celtics Hold Off Bucks Without Tatum: 5 Things the Box Score Won’t Tell You

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics built an early 19 point lead thanks to a 15-0 first quarter run and played with that lead for the entire first half. It got as high as 22, but Tyler Herro caught fire in the third and the Celtics went into the fourth up only eight.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 4
Bucks erase 22-point deficit, but Celtics recover for victory

Bucks erase 22-point deficit, but Celtics recover for victory

Paul George scored 25 points and Derrick White added 24 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-102 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 4

Celtics survive against Bucks, 109-102

The Celtics led the Bucks by as many as 22 points on Wednesday night before the Bucks made a big comeback and took the lead. Thankfully for Boston Paul George and Derrick White saved the day as the Celtics held on with a 109-102 win.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / November 4

Payton Pritchard exits game vs Bucks: injury update

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard exited in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with a right eye abrasion. Pritchard had tallied 10 points and 5 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 4
Final Injury Report for Bucks-Celtics: Will Jayson Tatum, Paul George Play?

Final Injury Report for Bucks-Celtics: Will Jayson Tatum, Paul George Play?

The Boston Celtics are at home Wednesday night as they host the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston enters Wednesday’s game with a 5-2 record after losing on the road to the Houston Rockets Monday night.

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Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / November 4
'When Shaq Left Kobe': NBA Legend Draws Parallels Between Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown’s Breakup

'When Shaq Left Kobe': NBA Legend Draws Parallels Between Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown’s Breakup

In December 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal met for the first time after their dramatic Lakers split, all eyes were glued to their interaction at center court.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard land on injury report for Bucks game

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard land on injury report for Bucks game

The Boston Celtics face a potential setback ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard both landed on the injury report, raising questions about Boston’s lineup.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 4
Celtics vs. Bucks: Jayson Tatum on Injury Report, Plus 3 Keys, and a Prediction

Celtics vs. Bucks: Jayson Tatum on Injury Report, Plus 3 Keys, and a Prediction

The Boston Celtics come home looking for a fifth straight win at TD Garden. They face a Bucks team that has lost three in a row and gives up more than 124 points a night.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Chris Boucher News / Hoops Rumors / November 4
Chris Boucher Joining Shanghai Sharks

Chris Boucher Joining Shanghai Sharks

Former NBA big man Chris Boucher is joining the Shanghai Sharks, according to Chinese basketball reporter Zhang Duo (Twitter link) and the Chinese Basketball Association (Instagram link).

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 4

The Celtics are showing progress attacking the rim, but there’s room to grow

In his season-ending press conference immediately after Boston’s first-round playoff exit, Brad Stevens made a comment about the state of the Celtics that reverberated through every offseason decision leading up to the start of the season.  “I think one of the things that we’ve gotta figure out is how to have more impact at the rim,” Stevens said.

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 4

The Celtics need more from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard

Over the past few years, the Celtics have seen a lot of guards come and go. Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, Jrue Holiday and Anfernee Simons have all come in and eventually been shipped out.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 3

Celtics injury report reveals team could be without two stars vs. Bucks

The Celtics could be without both Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard when they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Tatum, who hasn’t missed a game this season, is listed as questionable with rest.

Mitchell Robinson News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 3
Mitchell Robinson's Frustrating Start Is Forcing a Tough Question for the Celtics

Mitchell Robinson's Frustrating Start Is Forcing a Tough Question for the Celtics

The Boston Celtics are 5-2, currently third in the East. They're fifth in the conference in scoring and third in point differential. Simply put, they're doing well.

Marcus Smart News / CelticsBlog / November 3

Celtics’ shooting woes got the best of them — as did Marcus Smart

The Boston Celtics already had their hands full on Monday night. No Paul George. No reprieve on the second night of a back-to-back on the road. Then came Marcus Smart.

Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3
Mitchell Robinson opens up about adjusting to Celtics’ system after Knicks tenure

Mitchell Robinson opens up about adjusting to Celtics’ system after Knicks tenure

The Boston Celtics had high expectations for Mitchell Robinson after signing him to a three-year, $47.4 million contract in free agency. They expected

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 3
Celtics vs. Rockets: 4 Things the Box Score Won’t Tell You About Boston’s 109-93 Loss

Celtics vs. Rockets: 4 Things the Box Score Won’t Tell You About Boston’s 109-93 Loss

The Boston Celtics certainly had their chances, but they couldn't capitalize on any of them on their way to a 109-93 loss in Houston. The Celtics never led in this game, though they had five chances to move ahead and missed all five shots.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 2

Rockets snap Celtics’ five-game win streak, 109-93

The Houston Rockets hosted the Boston Celtics on a second night of a back-to-back, Monday night. Boston kept things close in the first half, but eventually ran out of gas in Houston.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Jayson Tatum enhances Celtics legacy, matches franchise legends

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Paul George News / HITC / November 2
'I'm going to do': Paul George says there's only one thing he cares about right now with the Boston Celtics

'I'm going to do': Paul George says there's only one thing he cares about right now with the Boston Celtics

Paul George is having a fine debut season with the Boston Celtics. The veteran was traded to the Celtics by the Philadelphia 76ers, who swapped him for Jaylen Brown.

Payton Pritchard News / thePeachBasket / November 2
Pritchard’s 30-Point Charge Powers Celtics Past Bulls, 125–111

Pritchard’s 30-Point Charge Powers Celtics Past Bulls, 125–111

The Boston Celtics came away with a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, using a standout scoring performance from Payton Pritchard and a strong all-around contribution from Jayson Tatum to secure their fourth win of the season.

Wyc Grousbeck News / Athlon Sports / November 1
In 2002, Wyc Grousbeck paid $360 million for the Boston Celtics; in 2025, he sold it in a deal valuing the team at $6.1 billion

In 2002, Wyc Grousbeck paid $360 million for the Boston Celtics; in 2025, he sold it in a deal valuing the team at $6.1 billion

Boston’s basketball history includes decades of championship banners, but the franchise’s business story took a new turn when Wyc Grousbeck led a group of investors into ownership.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Celtics Exercise Options On Scheierman, Gonzalez

Celtics Exercise Options On Scheierman, Gonzalez

The Celtics have exercised their rookie scale team options on wings Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez for the 2027/28 season, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits

Joe Mazzulla has found another way to review his work. Basically, he’s asking artificial intelligence whether he spent practice doing what he said the Celtics needed to do.

Mikal Bridges News / Yardbarker / October 26
Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

The defending champion New York Knicks have lost their first three games of the season by 19 total points. It hasn't helped that their starting small forward has put up only 10 points all season.

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