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Key Celtics Mid-Season Games Fans Track Via NBA Odds
Image Credit December always feels like a turning point for the Celtics because it reveals who they truly are against deeper and smarter competition. The schedule tightens, the matchups sharpen, and every game carries emotional weight for fans and bettors. Boston steps into this month with expectations that match its talent.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / The Predictors / December 8
Celtics top Raptors 121-113, advance to NBA Cup quarterfinal
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Derrick White added 27, including 14 in the first quarter, as the Boston Celtics held off a furious Toronto comeback to win 121-113 on Sunday.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 8
Brown, White hold off Raptors in late-game scare
https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-tor-0022500358/box-score The Celtics held on to win 121-113 after the Raptors mounted a 23-point comeback. Boston held
Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 8
Celtics Poised To Double Down To Solve Big Problem
BOSTON — Front offices drive the NBA’s rhythm, and this season’s early moves reveal urgency. Teams expected to contend now face harsh midseason truths.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 8
10 takeaways from Boston breaking Toronto’s defensive shell 
Neemias Queta might be the best screener in the NBA at the moment. At least, looking at this chart, he is the player with the most points via screen assists relative to his playing time.
Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8
Joe Mazzulla pinpoints the reason Derrick White is so good for the Boston Celtics in crunch time
The Boston Celtics are currently on a fine winning streak, and Derrick White has played a key role in the team’s success this season. Following the Boston Celtics’ 121-113 win over the Toronto Raptors, the 18-time NBA champions have improved to a 15-9 record.
Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / December 8
Jaylen Brown generates so much offense
The Boston Celtics have surged into third place in the Eastern Conference after holding off the Toronto Raptors on the road, winning 121-113. Boston has now won 10 of its last 12 games and boasts the league’s best offensive rating over that span.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 8
“It doesn’t mean anything”: Celtics staying level-headed amid win streak against East’s best
No team in the Eastern Conference has caught fire to the levels the Celtics have, but even their red-hot streak isn’t enough for the team to give itself a well-deserved pat on the back.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8
Lakers' win propels LeBron James up all-time list after vintage performance
Basketball is a team game, but it's also a sport that judges its players by how much their wins more than any other.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown breaks Scottie Barnes’ ankles with nasty stepback
Jaylen Brown created a marvelous highlight against Scottie Barnes during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. Brown is progressing through his 10th season in the NBA, all with the Celtics.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 7
Boston Celtics Hang On To Defeat Toronto Raptors
It wouldn’t be a Sunday afternoon in the NBA without a little heart-stopping drama, right? For a while there, it looked like the Boston Celtics were going to cruise to an easy victory at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7
Celtics outpace Raptors to win fifth in a row
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White added 27 on Sunday and the visiting Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 121-113 for their fifth straight win.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 7
Celtics use 43-point second quarter to propel past Raptors
The Boston Celtics entered Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors on a four-game winning streak. They were looking to push it to five against Toronto.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / December 7
Celtics seemingly silencing ‘gap year’ predictions
The Celtics weren’t supposed to look like this. Not after trading two starters, watching two more walk in free agency, and bracing for what some in Boston politely labeled a “gap year.” But here they are anyway, thumping the Lakers on Friday and winning nine of their last 11, forcing a recalibration of expectations in the East.
Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6
Jaylen Brown says why Boston Celtics’ season is the same for him without Jayson Tatum
Don’t look now, but the Boston Celtics have won nine of their last 11 games after a big win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. This success is far from people’s expectations ahead of the 2025-26 season, when people thought Jayson Tatum’s injury would hamper their chances of even reaching the Playoffs.
NBA News / Celtics Life / December 6
Celtics cruise over Lakers 126-105 to win fourth straight game
https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar-post-20251205-celtics-blow-past-lakers-jordan-walsh-makes-nba-history The Celtics dominated the Lakers for all 48 minutes in a 126-105 victory to win their fourth straight game and 9 of their last 11.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 5
Boston Celtics Dominate Los Angeles Lakers
Let’s be honest for a second. If you bought tickets to Friday night’s showdown at TD Garden between the Lakers and Celtics months ago, you were probably envisioning a clash of titans.
Jayson Tatum News / Total Apex Sports / December 5
Is Jayson Tatum Manifesting a Father-Son NBA Duo with Deuce?
The NBA just witnessed history with LeBron James and his son, Bronny, sharing the court. It was a feel-good story, a testament to LeBron’s insane longevity and a new milestone for family legacies in sports.
NBA News / The Predictors / December 5
Celtics dismantle Wizards, 146-101
Even without Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics barely broke a sweat Thursday night, rolling past the Washington Wizards 146–101 behind a season-best performance from Derrick White and a breakout night from rookie Jordan Walsh.
Derrick White News / Field Level Media / December 4
Derrick White drops 30 points, Celtics clobber Wizards
Derrick White had 30 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to three games by beating the Washington Wizards 146-101 Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 4
Celtics Receive Bold Prediction for Upside If Jayson Tatum Returns
Regardless of how they felt in the building, the Boston Celtics entered this season with low expectations among NBA fans and media members alike. With
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Boston Celtics Put An End To Pistons’ 13-Game Winning Streak
The Detroit Pistons have been putting on a fantastic show to start the NBA regular season. They have a season-high 13-game winning streak, led by star player Cade Cunningham, rising star Jalen Duren, and their entourage.
Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 4
The 2025-26 Boston Celtics Are Better Than You Thought
Don’t look now, but the 2025-26 Boston Celtics are better than you — and probably most people — thought. Sure, coach Joe Mazzulla’s team isn’t exactly riding high atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulls a bizarre move during game vs. Knicks
Joe Mazzulla continues to be an absolute basketball sicko. The Boston Celtics faced off on Tuesday against the New York Knicks at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 1
Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Gets Honest About Possible Jayson Tatum Return This Season
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was bluntly honest about the likelihood of six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum returning this season. During last year's playoffs, Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon, which usually sidelines players for about a year, especially when playing it safe and conservatively.
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