Why The Celtics Are So Darn Good Right Now
You have likely heard by now that the Boston Celtics are once again a good basketball team. A really good basketball team.
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You have likely heard by now that the Boston Celtics are once again a good basketball team. A really good basketball team.
The Celtics have been tearing through the NBA for the last two months, but detractors kept shouting that Boston didn't have a signature win during their torrid stretch. Those detractors have nothing to say after Thursday night.
After dispatching the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, the Celtics added a little depth to the roster. Boston has reportedly signed guard Nik Stauskas, who is coming off an incredible two-game stretch in the G-League.
Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107 on Thursday night.
Still in his first year as a head coach, Ime Udoka has made steady improvements as the season has progressed. He now has gained some recognition.
The TD Garden is lifting its mask requirement effective on Saturday.
It did not look good for Jaylen Brown or the Celtics when Boston's swingman suffered a nasty ankle injury early in Tuesday night's win over the Atlanta Hawks. But the Celtics sound somewhat confident that this won't be a long-term issue for Brown.
Jayson Tatum had 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Boston Celtics rally in the second half and beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-98 on Tuesday night.
Isaiah Thomas is back in the NBA -- again. And while didn't sign back with the Boston Celtics, he will get a chance to play against his former team next week.
March has arrived, and just six weeks remain in the NBA regular season. It's about to get really interesting for the Boston Celtics and the rest of the Eastern Conference hopefuls.
No, not that Matt Ryan.
Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points and Jaylen Brown scored 23 as the Celtics' seven-game road winning streak ended.
This time, the surging Boston Celtics topped the Detroit Pistons.
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics returned from the All-Star break with their second romp in Brooklyn this month, beating the Nets 129-106 on Thursday night.
The team is planning to sign Malik Fitts and Kelan Martin to 10-day contracts, according to Shams Charania.
Time has still done very little to heal the wound that Kevin Garnett felt when Ray Allen left the Celtics to join the Heat. Or so it would appear, based on KG's face.
One voter cost Jayson Tatum some important recognition -- and a large chunk of change.
While the rest of the Celtics are getting ready for a nice break, Jayson Tatum is getting ready to head to Cleveland for the NBA's All-Star festivities. His Celtics teammate, Jaylen Brown, has made it abundantly clear that he believes he should be making that trip as well.
The Celtics head into the All-Star break with a loss to the lowly Pistons fresh on their minds.
Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics' nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on Wednesday night.
Marcus Smart had to leave Boston's blowout win over Philadelphia after he suffered an ankle injury on a collision with 76ers big man Joel Embiid.
The Celtics defense is dominating and demoralizing opponents recently.
The Celtics put a massive exclamation point on their winning streak Tuesday night, demolishing the Philadelphia 76ers by 48 points. A message was indeed sent.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half and the Boston Celtics won their ninth in a row, dominating the Philadelphia 76ers 135-87 on Tuesday night.
Daniel Theis will be back in green Tuesday night, as the big man is set to re-debut with the Celtics when the team takes on the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Attendance at Catholic Churches has been increasing nationwide - a turnaround from years of decline - thanks to young adults.
A woman in her 40s was killed on Easter weekend in a house fire on Glendale Avenue in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox have lost for the seventh time in their last eight games, this time to the San Diego Padres.
The Legacy got stranded on the rocky shore of Gloucester, Massachusetts Saturday night.
Police killed Matthew Masse after he shot and wounded an officer in Raymond, New Hampshire, investigators said.
Attendance at Catholic Churches has been increasing nationwide - a turnaround from years of decline - thanks to young adults.
A woman in her 40s was killed on Easter weekend in a house fire on Glendale Avenue in Brockton, Massachusetts.
The Legacy got stranded on the rocky shore of Gloucester, Massachusetts Saturday night.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday, according to police.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox have lost for the seventh time in their last eight games, this time to the San Diego Padres.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.