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David Butler II-Imagn Images The team has stressed process over results, but results can breed confidence in process. There are complexities to basketball that go beyond the statistics, but sometimes, the math is easy. After blowing out the Knicks on Saturday afternoon, Jaylen Brown simply said, “you gotta beat us four times. Not once. Not twice. Not three. You … [Read more...] about Mazzulla points to margins in Game 3 win, but hot shooting fuels Celtics blowout

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Simply put, Jayson Tatum has been awful against the Knicks. But after a decorated young career and years of postseason experience, the MVP candidate understands the value of perspective. Jayson Tatum has not played his best game against the Knicks entering Saturday’s Game 3. Over the first two games of the series, Tatum had scored 36 … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum speaks to media scrutiny after Game 3 win

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Boston made key tactical adjustments on offense to stretch the floor, exploit mismatches, and spark Payton Pritchard’s breakout night. Defensive lapses still lingered, but improved rim protection and transition scoring brought the Celtics back into the series. #1 - Boston find space in New York The spacing was problematic during the first games … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Game 3 vs. the Knicks: Boston find answers, but questions remain

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Cleveland is facing another must-win as they try to even the series. After the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics found themselves in an 0-2 hole, factions of the fan bases of both teams formed an alliance. Cavs fans would root for the Celtics, and Celtics fans would root for the Cavs...until both teams evened up the series at … [Read more...] about Catch Game 4 of Cavaliers vs. Pacers in the CelticsBlog Playback room

Jayson Tatum vs Knicks 5/10/25 | Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics embrace ‘darkness,’ blow out Knicks in much-needed Game 3 win Celtics’ Jayson Tatum shares candid perspective on spotlight Kristaps Porzingis comes off bench in Game 3 after ominous health report Globe Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/11/25

David Butler II-Imagn Images The Celtics intentionally fouled Mitchell Robinson to remove him from the game in the fourth quarter. Joe Mazzulla defended the system after the game. BOSTON — After three double-digit regular season losses, “Mitchell Robinson” was the name that many Knicks fans thought could change the Celtics matchup. It sounded far-fetched at the time. … [Read more...] about Mitchell Robinson? Really!?

Jayson Tatum expects more from himself. | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Can Jayson Tatum return to form? If you had told me before the series that the Celtics would blow a 20-point lead at some point, I would have believed you, shrugged my shoulders and nodded my head. But if you had told me that it would happen in both Game 1 and Game 2 at TD Garden, … [Read more...] about Three things to look for as the Celtics try to bounce back in Game 3

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The lights are getting brighter, and Jayson Tatum has frankly, disappointed under them. The Boston Celtics are down 2-0 to the New York Knicks after sweeping their regular season series in dominant fashion. It’s almost inexplicable. The Celtics have been the better team all season long. They already proved that they can more than … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum, it’s time to show the world who you are

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Celtics and Knicks now moves to Madison Square Garden. With the Celtics in an 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks, the series moves to Madison Square Garden. The Celtics have held a 20 point lead in both Games 1 and 2 at home. In both games they lost that 20 point lead and … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics (0-2) at New York Knicks (2-0) Round 2 Game 3 5/10/25