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Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images White’s scalability on offense allows him to flow between the 1st and 5th option, depending on what the Celtics need. Derrick White has never made an All-Star Game, but calling him a role player doesn’t adequately capture his value to the Celtics. Some nights, the game calls for him to take on a smaller role. But others, like Wednesday against … [Read more...] about Derrick White isn’t a role player — he’s a shapeshifter

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser said that Tatum was in good spirits after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles. NEW YORK — The Celtics visited Jayson Tatum on Thursday in New York City ahead of their Game 6 matchup against the New York Knicks. Tatum underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles on … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum reunited with Celtics teammates in New York City after surgery

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Kristaps Porzingis returns to where it all started with a chance to make a difference in this series and reverse his reputation in Boston. This will be The Kristaps Porzingis Game. I fully admit that this is an attempt to speak this into existence. I’m not above trying to conjure the spirits of Celtics old or praying to the basketball gods for … [Read more...] about Manifest in the arena

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Jaylen Brown has long expressed confidence in his ability to lead a team. Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear gives him the opportunity to stabilize the Celtics through his absence. Jaylen Brown and Al Horford led a team meeting leading up to Celtics-Knicks Game 5. They wanted to refocus the team on the present moment, trying to come back down … [Read more...] about What Jayson Tatum’s injury means for Jaylen Brown

Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics look to even the series as they shift back to New York for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals After an inspired 127-102 Celtics win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday in Boston, the series now shifts back to New York for Game 6. The Celtics still trail the Knicks 2 games to 3 in the series … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics (2-3) at New York Knicks (3-2) Round 2 Game 6 5/16/25

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Boston’s season started against Knicks, and it comes to an end in New York. It was always going to be an uphill battle after the Celtics fell behind 3-1 in the series. That climb became even steeper with the devastating news that Jayson Tatum had ruptured his right Achilles. Despite a strong Game 5 win over New York in … [Read more...] about Celtics eliminated from playoffs after Game 6 loss, Knicks win 119-81

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles rupture, and won’t be back for a long time. But the Celtics — led by Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Luke Kornet — rallied to stave off elimination in one of the most inspiring wins of the year. BOSTON — Before Wednesday’s elimination game against the Knicks, Jayson Tatum sent his … [Read more...] about Derrick White can’t fix Jayson Tatum — but he followed his directive to save the Celtics’ season

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images With Jayson Tatum out, Brown reminded everyone that the Celtics have two stars. That was the Jaylen Brown we saw win the Finals MVP and Eastern Conference Finals MVP on the way to Banner 18. Brown was all over the court with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in Game 5. He really set the tone on the defensive end by pressing Jalen … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics in Game 5 win

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Without Jayson Tatum , the Celtics leaned on Jaylen Brown’s leadership, smart play-calling, and a revived bench unit. From Luke Kornet’s defensive wall to Derrick White’s scoring burst, Boston found answers, and attitude, just in time. #1 - Sangria in the playbook Over the course of the season, the Celtics bench—around Payton Pritchard, Sam … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Game 5 that proved the Celtics are still alive