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Sans Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics withstand Orlando Magic in Game 2, 109-100

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Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Orlando’s vaunted physicality was put on display once again, but the Celtics were still able to claim a 2-0 series lead It took one game for the Boston Celtics to face a new form of adversity in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After suffering a wrist injury on a hard foul in Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Jayson … [Read more...] about Sans Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics withstand Orlando Magic in Game 2, 109-100

Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics center embraces bloody head in Game 2 against Magic

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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Porzingis went to the locker room at the end of the third quarter between the Celtics and the Magic after getting an elbow to the head. BOSTON — “KP” chants broke out in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic after Kristaps Porzingis took an elbow to the face from Magic center Goga Bitadze. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics center embraces bloody head in Game 2 against Magic

Jaylen Brown answered multiple questions in massive Celtics-Magic Game 2

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the Celtics, Jaylen Brown exploded for 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a big Game 2 win. BOSTON — Jaylen Brown drained back-to-back threes to open the third quarter in the Celtics’ 109-100 win against the Magic. Amid the barrage of three-pointers, he could have kept shooting. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown answered multiple questions in massive Celtics-Magic Game 2

Kristaps Porzingis was quiet offensively in Game 1 but the blueprint is there for a bounce-back

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Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Orlando made life difficult for the Celtics’ big man, but the groundwork was laid for a more impactful Game 2. Game 1 of a playoff series is generally thought of as the feel-out game. Each team has an opportunity to see what works, and identify where there’s room for adjustments. Kristaps Porzingis’ opening … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis was quiet offensively in Game 1 but the blueprint is there for a bounce-back

Payton Pritchard details a mindset shift that propelled him to Sixth Man of the Year (frontrunner)

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Pritchard, who will likely be named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year on Monday night, discussed his mental growth at Celtics practice on Tuesday. BOSTON — Nearly every game this season, Payton Pritchard has checked in at the six-minute mark of the first quarter. The jolt that he provided the Celtics midway through the … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard details a mindset shift that propelled him to Sixth Man of the Year (frontrunner)

Jayson Tatum wrist injury update from Celtics practice casts doubt on Game 2

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Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Joe Mazzulla said at practice that Tatum is day-to-day and that he was sore after Sunday’s hard fall. ESPN’s Shams Charania later reported that the All-Star wing has been diagnosed with a bone bruise. BOSTON — On Sunday afternoon, Jayson Tatum appeared to hurt his wrist after being on the receiving end of a hard … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum wrist injury update from Celtics practice casts doubt on Game 2

Catch Lakers vs. Timberwolves in the CelticsBlog Playback room

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Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers are already in a must-win situation. Come enjoy the potential collapse of LA. While the Celtics enjoy another day off, hop in to the CelticsBlog Playback room for Game 2 of the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series. The Lakers are already in a must-win situation. It would be a real shame if they were going to Minnesota … [Read more...] about Catch Lakers vs. Timberwolves in the CelticsBlog Playback room

How can the Celtics get their top three offensive weapons going in Game 2?

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Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis struggled in Game 1. How can they get going in Game 2? The Celtics put up 103 points in their Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic. While the point total is low for an NBA game in 2025, the Celtics offense hummed along nicely. The Celtics had a 124.1 offensive rating — an efficiency that … [Read more...] about How can the Celtics get their top three offensive weapons going in Game 2?