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“Not our night”: Streak-ending loss to Giannis-less Bucks left Celtics looking in the mirror

With 5:26 remaining in the fourth quarter in Milwaukee, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulled all starters off the floor. It wasn’t a call to the bench to signal a job well done — it was an admission of defeat, an acknowledgment that Boston’s five-game winning streak had come to an end.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / December 10

Joe Mazzulla comments on Jayson Tatum’s potential return for the Boston Celtics this season

The Boston Celtics have turned a lot of heads this season. Many people thought the Boston Celtics were going to take a step back and this was going to be a gap year for them.

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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.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 8

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives Scottie Barnes his flowers after Raptors game

The Toronto Raptors suffered their third consecutive loss, falling 121-113 at home to the Boston Celtics. Despite the Raptors clawing back from a 23-point deficit, the Celtics took care of business down the stretch, backed by a 30-point outing from Jaylen Brown.

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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 6

JJ Redick Makes Bold Joe Mazzulla Claim After Lakers-Celtics

Almost a year ago, JJ Redick, in his first season as a coach, discussed a golf game with Joe Mazzulla that would’ve completely altered the trajectories of the Lakers and Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 6

“That’s a great sign”: Celtics’ revival of Mazzulla-ball signals turning point after LA blowout

Keeping the engine running and their three-game winning streak alive was the top priority for the Celtics on Friday night. So the team leaned on its roots against the LeBron James- and Luka Dončić-less Lakers: returning to the philosophy of Mazzulla-ball.

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Joe Mazzulla actually liked Mikal Bridges chirping at Celtics’ bench

The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks, 123-117, at TD Garden on Tuesday, with Jaylen Brown exploding for a season-high 42 points. Brown battled against the Knicks’ tough defenders, including Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, but he still came out on top, shooting 16-of-24 from the field.

Boston Celtics 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 / CelticsBlog / December 2

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla uses NFL lingo to avoid NBA fine after loss to Timberwolves

The only thing Joe Mazzulla was missing at the podium Saturday night was Bill Belichick’s signature sleeveless hoodie as he channeled his inner NFL head coach in Minnesota.

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 2

Playing perfect against the Cavaliers

Let’s see if I understand Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. Basically, everything is relative to the observer. For example, if you check the box score of the Celtics 117-115 nailbiter in Cleveland, the teams clocked in at a 96.5 pace, meaning that each team had 96 possessions over the 48 minutes of game time.

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.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 1

Jaylen Brown’s triple-double vs. Cavs spoke volumes, says coach Joe Mazzulla: “He cares about winning”

Celtics leader Jaylen Brown went from scoring 41 points on Saturday to just 19 on Sunday, but it was the weekend-closing performance in Cleveland that reinforced what Boston already knew.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

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.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

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 / 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 21

NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Nets

The Hawks have gotten an unexpected look at life without Trae Young, and the early returns have caught the league’s attention. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN noted, Atlanta is 7-2 since Young sprained his knee on Oct.

Boston Celtics News / Bleacher Report / November 18

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

Boston Celtics 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.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Watch Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla ask reporter about haircut in middle of interview

The Boston Celtics are having a season that may have looked different than the past few, but they’re embracing the change and getting wins. Throughout the season, there have been some fun moments that the Celtics can look at, whether it was the media vs coaches game, or Jaylen Brown’s hairline shedding on opposing players’ jerseys.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Did Tom Thibodeau reveal trade secrets to the Celtics?

When a coach is fired in a messy team divorce, and drops into the practice gym of a division rival—the tea is piping hot.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 16

Celtics swerve potential catastrophe to begin new season

The Boston Celtics have dodged a bullet.

Son of five-time NBA champion signs contract with Celtics

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 13

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla has one clear goal heading into new season

If we've learned one thing over the last three years, it's that reactive basketball isn't what the Celtics HC strives for from his team.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 5

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla pushes back on ‘Mazzulla Ball’ label

The Celtics’ three-point attack has become known as “Mazzulla Ball” in recent seasons. That could change this year. With Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņgis and Al Horford gone — and Jayson Tatum expected to miss most of the season — Boston may need to lean more on two-point scoring.