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Jayson Tatum vs Magic 4/29/25 | Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics’ Jrue Holiday wins NBA Sportsmanship Award in landslide Celtics’ biggest question ahead of East semifinals? Jrue Holiday’s health Globe The Celtics (especially Jayson Tatum) made the Magic pay at the free throw line Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/1/25

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images They might just get their wish Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Boston Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Celtics took care of business in 5 games but we are … [Read more...] about Celtics fans would prefer to play the Knicks

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Sixth Man of the Year was impressive defensively, prompting Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley to praise his ball pressure and helping the Celtics get out of the first round. BOSTON — At a March shootaround in Miami earlier this season, Payton Pritchard emphasized the pride he’s taken in his defensive growth: the … [Read more...] about The Celtics survived Jrue Holiday’s absence — and Payton Pritchard was a big reason why

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum | David Butler II-Imagn Images POOF! The Magic are gone. For nine halves, the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic exchanged blows in what was a physical first-round series. Despite a lack of offensive firepower, the Magic forced their way into close finishes against the Cs by “mucking up the game,” as they say. Of course, there were … [Read more...] about Celtics finish strong in series-clinching win over Magic

David Butler II-Imagn Images Boston looked flat to start but unleashed a scoring avalanche that buried the Magic. Mazzulla’s game plan, Tatum’s passing, and targeted mismatches all clicked at the right time. #1 - Sloppy start gave us doubts… It’s hard to say if that was due to the fatigue of coming back from Florida or the late start, but the beginning of the game felt … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from a dominant second half by the Celtics to blowout the Magic in Game 5

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images When the Celtics needed him most, Tatum answered the call and ended the Magic’s season. Jayson Tatum has had countless incredible playoff moments over the course of his career with the Celtics but the final three games he played against the Magic might be up there with some of his best. After a low scoring game in Game 1 … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum acts as closer in Game 5 win over Orlando

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Celtics have five days of rest and will begin the second round of the playoffs on Monday. BOSTON — The Celtics will begin their second-round playoff series against either the New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons on Monday, May 5th. The Celtics’ full second-round schedule has been released Game 1: Monday, May 5th (in Boston) Game … [Read more...] about Celtics’ second-round playoff schedule against Knicks/Pistons announced

Franz Wagner vs Celtics 4/27/25 | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald BATTLE IN BOSTON Celtics knock out Magic in Game 5 blowout, advance to East semifinals Three takeaways from Celtics’ gritty first-round win over Magic Globe Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win Tatum, Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/30/25

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Holiday missed the Celtics’ last three playoff games with a right hamstring strain. BOSTON — The Celtics were without Jrue Holiday as they closed out their first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Holiday missed the final three games of the playoffs with a right hamstring strain after excelling in … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla gives update on Jrue Holiday’s hamstring injury