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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/28/25

Herald Jaylen Brown asks Celtics fans for patience after first win: ‘We lost four All-Stars’

Two newcomers lead way as Celtics blow out Pelicans for first win

Globe Jaylen Brown says fans should have patience with new-look Celtics

Anfernee Simons, Celtics catch fire late, blow out Pelicans for first win: 8 takeaways

Simons scores 25 points as the Celtics earn their first victory by beating the Pelicans 122-90

Celtics start fast, pull away from Pelicans for first win of the season

Hugo González, 19, forced Joe Mazzulla’s hand with advanced defensive game

Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side – Pelicans 8/27/25

CelticsBlog 10 takeaways from the Celtics finally getting their first win

Jaylen Brown is relishing the journey: “I believe in this group”

‘That’s the Ant I know’: Anfernee Simons finally had his Celtics breakout

“He doesn’t have a choice”: Josh Minott delivers spark Celtics needed to break through vs. Pelicans

Celtics beat Pelicans for first win of the season, 122-90

Celtics .com Whynot Minott? Josh Makes Celtics History in First NBA Start

Keys to the Game: Celtics 122, Pelicans 90

NBC Sports Boston Celtics-Pelicans recap: Simons leads dominant fourth quarter in C’s first win

Jaylen Brown’s message to Celtics fans is worth heeding amid slow start

NESN Jaylen Brown Makes Surprise Announcement Amid Haircut Controversy

Celtics Newcomer Seizes Opportunity In First Career NBA Start

Jaylen Brown Preaches Patience Amid Celtics’ Slow Start

Former NBA Star Warns Celtics’ Jayson Tatum About Possible Return

Nets Center Fits With Celtics, But Path To Trade Is Tough

Mass Live New Celtics addition delivers career night amid surprise switch in Pelicans win

Jaylen Brown playing through injury to help get Boston Celtics on track

Boston Celtics trade acquisition shines in new role in Pelicans win

Payton Pritchard is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in win over Pelicans

4 takeaways as Boston Celtics beat Pelicans, earn 1st win of season

Celtics Wire Are the Celtics a bad team without star forward Jayson Tatum?

Will Gonzalez have a big role to play for the Celtics this season?

What did we learn from the Boston Celtics first win of the season?

Boston Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla addresses rotating power forward spot

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown is making the most of his hamstring issues

Celtics’ Simons reveals adjustments following big scoring night

The Celtics beat the Pels 122-90 to get their first win of 2025-26

Celtics jersey history No. 42 – Bobby Wilson (1977)

Celtics history: Red passes; Jones coach, Rozier player debut; Nelson signs

The Athletic NBA national TV game guide: Superlatives for Knicks-Bucks, Lakers-Wolves and more

Boston Sports Journal Even if it’s a fleeting feeling, the first win of the season was something the Celtics really needed

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 122, Pelicans 90 – C’s pour it on late for first win

Hardwood Houdini Derrick White is the solution to many of the Celtics’ problems

Jaylen Brown’s leadership has passed the test for the Celtics so far

Jaylen Brown says the quiet part out loud about Celtics’ rough start

Anfernee Simons sends clear message in Celtics win vs. Pelicans

CLNS Media/YouTube Garden Report: Celtics vs Pelicans Postgame Show on CLNS – C’s Get First Win of Season

There’s LOTS to love about the Celtics’ first win | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

Is Neemias Queta the New Luke Kornet? | Garden Report After Hours

Celtics’ Neemias Queta Watches His Portugal Highlights, Talks Offseason Development | Garden Report

EXCLUSIVE: Neemias Queta 1 on 1 | Celtics Postgame Interview

Jaylen Brown “We LOST 4 All-Stars.” | Celtics vs Pelicans Postgame Interview

Anfernee Simons Postgame Interview Celtics vs Pelicans 12-27 (FULL)

Joe Mazzulla on Celtics First Win of Season “It Takes Time.” | Postgame Interview (FULL)

Josh Minott on His First NBA Start | Celtics vs Pelicans Postgame 12-27 (FULL)

ESPN NBA gambling investigations: How players, coaches reacted to the news

NBA Analysis Boston Celtics told to promote Anfernee Simons and drop star, ‘put him back on the bench’

Why Jayson Tatum ‘celebrated’ Derrick White’s technical foul during Celtics loss vs Pistons

Essentially Sports Celtics Put on Alert After Pacers Signs Mac McClung, Cut Ties With James Wiseman

Sporting News Celtics have one major issue without Tatum which shouldn’t surprise anyone

Forbes Celtics Share What They Took From Hugo Gonzalez’s Milestone Afternoon

The Sports Hub Celtics Notebook: A potentially historically bad start

SI .com Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Extension Set to Keep Him in Boston For Surprisingly Long Time

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Predicted to Return This Season

The Sports Hub Celtics 4th-quarter explosion caps off win over Pelicans

5 takeaways: Celtics avoid history in blowout win against Pelicans

The Celtics first win could end up being their only win for awhile

Hoops Rumors Celtics Notes: Simons, Minott, Brown, Gonzalez

The Celtics Chronicle Bounce-Back or Band-Aid?

Fadeaway World Joe Mazzulla Rips Celtics Players During Game vs. Pelicans: “DeAndre Jordan Was On The Street 4 Days Ago…”

Fox 23 Maine Celtics open up training camp

NBA .com Game Recap: Celtics 122, Pelicans 90

TalkBasket Anfernee Simons leads Celtics to 32-point win over Pelicans

Pelican Debrief Pelicans continue to fall in the West following another disappointing loss

Fansided NBA Power Rankings: Celtics crater, Spurs have arrived, stats to watch and more

Audacy 5 takeaways from the Celtics’ first win of the season

Boxing Scene Could Boxing Be in Jaylen Brown’s Future?

Locked on Celtics Celtics CRUSH Pelicans, FINALLY get first win | Can They BUILD on This MOMENTUM?

Heavy Jaylen Brown Didn’t Hold Back About Celtics’ Rebounding Issues

Sportskeeda “On the street 4 days ago”: Joe Mazzulla Delivers Wild Rhetoric to DeAndre Jordan Dunk Over Neemias Queta

NOLA .com Without Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans get routed by Boston Celtics

Barstool Sports Jaylen Brown Has Heard The Hairline Jokes And Is Shaving His Head Live On His Twitch Stream Tonight

Hoops Wire Teams face rookie-scale decisions by Oct. 31

Basketball Forever NBA Memo Reveals Concerns Over Integrity Amid Gambling Allegations

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/123570/boston-celtics-daily-links-10-28-25

 

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Early season results: Celtics Reacts Survey

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The season is underway and we have been able to watch about a week’s worth of games. That is probably too small a sample size to make any great proclamations about the team, but it is enough to start to rethink preconceived perceptions.

Is what you’ve seen enough to change your preseason expectations? Do you see something on the court that you didn’t expect (at least to the degree you had imagined)? Or is this playing out about how you expected it to?

Tell us about it in the survey questions here and in the comments section below.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-discussion-topics/123643/celtics-reacts-survey

 

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“You gotta make that choice”: Celtics committed to Joe Mazzulla’s vision vs. Cavs — and it paid off

Maybe the Celtics have much more in the tank than their first three games suggested — much, much more.

Boston’s 0-3 start to the season quickly drew doubt surrounding the team’s frontcourt, offseason, and overall ability to compete without Jayson Tatum. It only took three games for the online discourse surrounding the team to turn to, ‘Should we just tank like it’s 2013-14 all over again?’

The rebounding was atrocious, so much so that the Celtics sank to 27th in the league in rebounding (39 per game) amid the three-game losing streak. Getting a win became a monkey on the team’s back, casting confusion about how a team that looked so elite in the preseason could look even more out of place to begin the regular season.

The road trip finale in New Orleans earned the Celtics their first win, but Wednesday night’s return to TD Garden to host the Cavaliers awarded Boston with its first sign of turning a new leaf.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers, coming off last season’s Eastern Conference-best run, reconnected with the Celtics amid their three-game winning streak. But instead of imposing its dominance in kicking a shorthanded Boston team while it’s down, Cleveland was fed a heavy dose of reality as the Celtics trotted away with a 125-105 victory before cueing a much-deserved “Gino Time” celebration at home.

Several factors contributed to Boston’s first upset win of the year, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla summed it up in one simple concept: choices.

“It’s one of those things that you have to make the choice every day when you wake up that you’re gonna rebound on both ends of the floor,” Mazzulla said. “When you wake up in the morning, you gotta just make that choice. So it’s not something that we figured out. We have to remind and watch it tomorrow, and then we’re either going to do good or we’re not, and then we gotta remind and do it again. So it’s just one of those habits and disciplines that never goes away and you just constantly have to work on it.”

In the battle of the margins, Boston steamrolled Cleveland. The Celtics scored 125 points, grabbed 52 rebounds (18 offensive), dished out 29 assists, and knocked down 21 total 3-pointers — all season highs and all better than the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Mazzulla’s squad also limited its total turnovers to just eight, the fewest they’ve committed this season. The game became so lopsided that Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson waved the white flag with 2:47 left, trailing by 15 points.

For the final few minutes of regulation, the entire TD Garden faithful let out a collective sigh of relief — a feeling Celtics fans haven’t enjoyed in what seems like ages. Sam Hauser, who finished with 21 points, even snagged a stray piece of confetti from the team’s 2024 Banner 18 celebration while relaxing on Boston’s bench — perhaps an omen that much brighter days are just around the corner.

Regardless, the Celtics managed to earn Mazzulla’s approval to snag their second straight win.

“The effort that we have going after them has been top-notch, especially over the last couple (of games),” Mazzulla said. “You know you’re not gonna play it perfect, but if you get two hands on it, get it and then just have effort to go get it. So, guys have done a good job of that.”

Josh Minott stayed in the starting lineup alongside Neemias Queta, and the two bigs caused headaches for the Cavaliers all night. Minott contributed with 11 points, 14 rebounds (a career-high), and three steals, while Queta added 10 points, 13 rebounds (also a career-high), and three steals, finishing a +25 on the night. Both unproven players made life much easier for their teammates, providing the Celtics with a rock-solid foundation in what has long been their most vulnerable area on the floor.

“I think we’re all bought into whatever strategy Joe has,” Minott explained. “We’re just believing in him, trusting in him. I’m just a player, man — he’s got a way tougher job. I don’t want to gas his head too much, but we’re bought into the strategies Joe has each night, and whatever that looks like, we’re just trying to go out there and execute it.”

The Celtics played a tough, blue-collar brand of basketball, perfectly suited to the roster Mazzulla and his staff are working with this season. They generated scoring opportunities through smart passing and relentless defensive energy, building a 16-3 advantage over Cleveland in second-chance points en route to a 75-point first half. None of it relied on a back-breaking scoring outburst from any single player. Instead, it demonstrated just how far disciplined, team-oriented basketball can carry a team on any given night — and this time, it was Minott and Queta standing tall at the forefront for Boston.

“Josh and Neemi both on the glass were exceptional, and that’s what we’re gonna need going forward,” Jaylen Brown said. “I think rebounding is one of the most obvious things in basketball, but it makes a huge difference. I think rebounding was great for us tonight.”

Revisiting the basics could, at times, be an exhausting trial. Last season, the Celtics weren’t even thinking about re-establishing the fundamentals within their identity; it was all about defending their championship by chasing another one. But with a new-look team, amid some even more unfamiliar circumstances, Boston is working with the deck of cards it was dealt — and they’re doing so with no complaints.

In the grand scheme, serving the Cavaliers a 20-piece chicken nugget marked a small but meaningful step toward brighter days.

“I’m definitely seeing us building in the right direction,” Brown ensured. “Sometimes it results in wins. Sometimes it results in losses. But as long as we continue to develop and get better, that’s the most important thing for this group right now — to learn and get better. And sometimes you gotta do it through experience. You can’t expect a bunch of new guys to come in and expect them to know how to win. We’re gonna learn. We’re gonna build. And I know we’re not gonna make any excuses, but it’s a great challenge that I’m excited for.”

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/article...-joe-mazzullas-vision-vs-cavs-and-it-paid-off

 

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Celtics pick up third-year option for Baylor Scheierman

The Boston Celtics have picked up the third-year team option on Baylor Scheierman’s rookie contract, keeping him under contract for the 2026-27 season. Scheierman, the 30th pick in the 2024 Draft, will be owed a salary of $2.74 million next year. By exercising the team option, the Celtics retain a young prospect for cheap, paving the way for them to reload the roster next year.

Baylor is entering just the second season of his NBA career at 25 years old. As a rookie, he appeared in 31 games for Boston, starting two of them. He averaged 3.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.5 steals in 12.4 minutes per game. In those games, he had shooting splits of 35.5/31.7/75.0.

He also spent some time with Boston’s G-League counterpart out of Maine last year. He played 11 regular season games with them, and was much more impactful there. He averaged 18.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 0.9 steals in 32.8 minutes per game. His shooting numbers were a bit better too – 41.9% from the floor, 33.3% from three, and 78.6% from the free-throw line.

Scheierman will be looking to build on his rookie season and establish a role for himself in the Celtics rotation given their short-handedness in the wings department this season. He’s a creative facilitator, but has lacked shooting touch and NBA-level defensive skills so far, both areas that should be a focus for his development.

Given that Baylor is still on his rookie contract, the Celtics will again have a team option on whether they want to bring him back for a fourth year at the start of next season. If they choose to do so, they will owe him $4.95 million in 2027-28, and will have him as a restricted free-agent at the end of that season.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/articles/123822/celtics-pick-up-third-year-option-for-baylor-scheierman

 

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Parquet plays: 3-on-2s and 2-on-1s lead to 29 assists and 21 threes in win over Cavaliers

We can often get caught up in basketball terminology and the complicated intricacies of the Celtics offense. We’ve also oversimplified it, called it Mazzulla Ball, and said it was just about shooting threes.

“Find the 2-on-1. Make the right play versus the 2-on-1. It’s that simple,” Mazzulla frustratingly told former CelticsBlogger Jack Simone during the preseason. “Could be a three, could be a layup. Find the two-on-one. I’ve answered that for two years now.”

Joe Mazzulla gets frustrated when asked how the Celtics three-point shooting is impacted by their new fast paced style:

“I’ve answered that question 100 times… I’ve said it for three years when you just keep ignoring what I said.”
–@CLNSMedia pic.twitter.com/N4lNvUzBog

— Celtics on CLNS (@CelticsCLNS) October 13, 2025

In seasons past, the Celtics could hunt for mismatches and/or force opposing teams to pick their poison. Do they switch on screens and take their chances with Kristaps Porzingis backing down a smaller defender in the post? Is Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum attacking the rim more dangerous than letting Al Horford shoot an open three?

Without that championship frontcourt and fewer veteran ballhanders this year, Boston has to rely on more ball and man movement with multiple actions generating more scoring options per possession.

Some great work by the Celtics creating 3-on-2s and 2-on-1s to generate season highs in threes (21) and assists (29).

It's technically Pritchard with the dime and Hauser with the triple, but the entire action relies on Garza reading both their movements and reacting accordingly. pic.twitter.com/fKlGUtJRt1

— Bill Sy (@deliberatepix) October 30, 2025

In their first five games, the Celtics were middle of the road in creating catch-and-shoot opportunities at 25 per game. By comparison, the Knicks are #1 at 35.5 and the 1-3 Magic average just 15.8. Here’s the kicker: Boston is dead last in FG% at 29.6% and 29.5% from behind the arc.

And that’s after the Celtics put up 125 points against the Cavaliers, last year’s Eastern Conference #1 seed. They didn’t exactly shoot lights out from behind the arc (21-of-57 for 36.8%), but throughout the game, Boston got good looks and consistently took advantage of what was the 6th best defense in the league. How? Creating 3-on-2 and 2-on-1 advantages by spacing the floor, setting productive screens, and limiting their turnovers to just eight.

With Garza in the corner, Brown attracts not just his defender (Wade), but also Ball and Mobley. That leads to Simons to attack the close out with options to kick out to Pritchard and Hauser in the corners. pic.twitter.com/aqTxi2NO22

— Bill Sy (@deliberatepix) October 30, 2025

After the game, Sam Hauser said, “It’s an adjustment: you’re expending more energy. When you don’t have your legs under you as much as maybe you’re used to, it’s harder to make shots. But you get a few games under your belt, you start to get used to it.”

Boston’s frantic pace and punishing early schedule of five-games-in-eight-nights has tested the team’s commitment to their playstyle after an 0-3 start. And while two wins won’t exactly catapult them up the power rankings, you can see the offensive system working. And for what it’s worth, the Celtics have a top-10 offense with a 118.2 rating.

The tracking data backs that up. They’re second in the league in generating open shots (closest defender 4-6 feet away) at 34.6 per game and 12th in creating wide open threes at 20.4. To Hauser’s point, yes, they’re working harder for those looks and only time will tell if they can maintain this pace for the entire 82-game marathon.

Pritchard rejects Garza's screen, knowing that if Hunter digs too deep, he's got White in the corner. That's not the advantage though. By hitting the paint, that engages the final two defenders. With Nance protecting the rim, Ball commits to Hauser with Simons wide open above… pic.twitter.com/rhbsTS94ZM

— Bill Sy (@deliberatepix) October 30, 2025

Yes, rebounding has been an issue. They’re 28th in defensive rebounding percentage at 62.9%. And they’re not exactly crushing the points off turnovers differential, scoring 16.2 points off turnovers vs. 15.4 opponents points off turnovers. Against Cleveland, they outrebounded the Cavaliers 53-42 and had a 23-20 edge on second chance points and they had five fewer turnovers and scored five more points of them. All in all, a win in the war of the trenches.

But Wednesday’s first home win was a good example that even though those margins didn’t win them this game, they proved that they can beat a contender with just solid fundamentals.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/article...9-assists-and-21-threes-in-win-over-cavaliers

 

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Celtics start march to NBA Cup with 109-108 win over 76ers

First win: check. First home win: check. First NBA Cup win: check.

After a strong performance hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Celtics followed up that blowout win with a 109-108 squeaker over the 76ers in the City of Brotherly Love.

Jaylen Brown continued his strong start to the 2025-2026 season with 32 points on 13-of-19 shooting (4-of-7 from behind the arc) and six assists. Anfernee Simons scored 19 off the bench with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard chipping in 15 each.

Boston raced out to a 24-point lead in the second quarter with Joe Mazzulla going ten-deep into his rotation. Philly cut the lead to 11 at halftime and tied the game in the middle of the 3rd, but strong offensive rebounding and a frantic defense to close out the game earned the Celtics a win and squared their record at 3-3.

The Celtics wrap up a back-to-back at TD Garden tomorrow night, hosting Kevin Durant and the new look Rockets at 8 pm EST.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/celtics...-march-to-nba-cup-with-109-108-win-over-76ers

 

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Houston Rockets (2-2) at Boston Celtics (3-3) Game #7 11/1/25

Houston Rockets (2-2) at Boston Celtics (3-3)
Saturday, November 1, 2025
8:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #7, Home Game #3
TV: NBCSB, Space City Home Network, NBA-LP
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, KBME 790 AM
TD Garden

The Celtics host the Houston Rockets for the first of 2 meetings between these two teams this season. They will meet again in Houston on February 4. They split the series 1-1 last season, with each team winning on the road. The Celtics are 98-57 against the Rockets overall, all time. They are 49-22 in games played in Boston.

The Rockets made some significant changes since last season. Their biggest change was a trade that brought Kevin Durant and Clint Capela to Houston in exchange for Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and the 10th pick in the draft. They also signed Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie as free agents. They also brought in JD Davison as a 2-way player.

After this game at home against Houston, the Celtics will then play Utah and Washington at home before a 3 game road trip including 2 games in Orlando and one at Philadelphia. One of those games in Orlando will be the second NBA Cup game. Then they have 2 games at home against Memphis and the LA Clippers. Then it is one game on the road at Brooklyn before playing Brooklyn, Orlando, and Detroit at home.

The Rockets return home to play Dallas after this game. They then play 3 games on the road against Memphis, San Antonio, and Milwaukee. They return home for 3 games against Washington, Portland, and Orlando. Then it’s one game on the road at Cleveland and one game at home against Denver before a 4 game road trip through Phoenix, Golden State, and two games in Utah.

Jayson Tatum remains out as he rehabs from the Achilles tear he suffered in the playoffs. Derrick White is listed as probable with neck stiffness. Payton Pritchard is probable due to an ankle sprain. Pritchard twisted his left ankle during Friday’s win over the 76ers, but he stayed in the game and finished the game.

For the Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith has been out of action since training camp while he recovers from offseason left ankle surgeryand will miss this game. Fred VanVleet is out for the season after tearing his ACL in an off season workout in the Bahamas.

I’m guessing that the Celtics will go with the same starting lineup that they have used in the last 3 games that includes Josh Minott. They won all 3 games that he has started. I’m including the big starting lineup that the Rockets used in their last game. It includes 4 starters who are 6’7 or above and one that is 6’4.

Probable Starting Matchups
PG: Derrick White vs Amen Thompson

SG: Payton Pritchard vs Josh Okogie

SF: Jaylen Brown vs Kevin Durant

PF: Josh Minott vs Jabari Smith, Jr

C: Neemias Queta vs Alperen Sengun

Celtics Reserves
Anfernee Simons
Chris Boucher
Xavier Tillman
Jordan Walsh
Hugo Gonzalez
Luka Garza
Baylon Scheierman
Sam Hauser

2-Way Players
Ron Harper, Jr
Max Shulga
Amari Williams

Injuries/Out
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out
Derrick White (neck) probable
Payton Pritchard (ankle) probable

Head Coach
Joe Mazzulla

Rockets Reserves
Aaron Holiday
Jae’sean Tate
Steven Adams
Reed Sheppard
Tari Eason
Clint Capela
Jeff Green

Two Way Players
Kevon Harris
JD Davison
Isaiah Crawford

Injuries/Out
Fred VanVleet (ACL) out
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out

Head Coach
Ime Udoka

Key Matchups
Jaylen Brown vs Kevin Durant
This should be a good matchup. Durant is averaging 27.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He is shooting 52.2% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Brown is averaging 27.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 55% from the field and 48.7% from beyond the arc. Of course, Durant has a height advantage, which could come into play.

Neemias Queta vs Alperen Sengun
Sengun is averaging 23.8 points, 8 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 2 steals per game while shooting 49.2% from the field and 57.1% on threes. The Celtics need to defend him well and box out on rebounds if they want to win this game.

Honorable Mention
Payton Pritchard vs Amen Thompson
Thompson is averaging 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1 steal per game. He is shooting 45.8% from the field with no 3 pointers. At 6’7″ he has a height advantage over Payton Pritchard but hopefully, Pritchard can use his speed and ball handling to get around him.

Keys to the Game
Defense – As always, defense is a key to winning this, and every, game. The Celtics were second in the preseason with a defensive rating of 100.2. The Celtics are 8th with a defensive rating of 111.2. The Rockets are 20th with a defensive rating of 116.0. The Rockets lead the league, averaging 127.8 points per game The Celtics must play tough lock down defense in this game if they want to beat the Rockets.

Rebound – Rebounding may be the biggest key to winning right now since the Celtics lost their first 3 games largely because they weren’t able to rebound. The Celtics averaged 39.0 in their first 3 games and they lost those 3 games. They have bounced back to out-rebound their opponents in the last 3 games, which were all wins. They simply have to fight harder to grab rebounds than the Rockets, especially since the Rockets have so much size. Much of rebounding is effort as evidenced by Payton Pritchard grabbing 10 rebounds against the Pistons. Every Celtic has got to crash the boards and fight for every rebound.

Consistency – The Celtics were able to build a lead in their first 3 games. They led by 13 against the 76ers, 8 against the Knicks and 17 against the Pistons . However, they weren’t able to keep or build on those leads. On Friday, the Celtics built a 24 point lead but won by just 1 point. They need to play well on both ends of the court for all 4 quarters and not allow the Rockets to build a lead or to overcome a Celtics’ lead. The Celtics know how to play to win, but they have to play that way consistently and not just for 1 or 2 quarters.

Effort and Energy – In their past 3 games, the Celtics played harder and with more energy than their opponents. That has to be their identity this season. They have to play harder on defense. They have to rebound harder. They have to play with energy and extra effort for every possession. They can’t allow the Rockets to play harder than them and have to play with more energy.

X-Factors
At Home and Fatigue – The Celtics are at home where they are 1-1 so far. The Celtics have the crowd behind them and if they give a good effort, the fans will cheer them on and help to motivate them. However, they are playing on the second night of back to back games and are already playing their 7th game while the Rockets are just playing in their 5th game and have not played since Wednesday so fatigue may come into play.

Coaching – The Rockets are led by former Celtics coach Ime Udoka, who left Boston under less than desirable circumstances. He was suspended for violating team rules and assistant coach Joe Mazzulla was made interim coach. Eventually, Udoka was officially released and Mazzulla was made head coach. I am sure that Udoka would love nothing more than to beat the team that let him go after he led that team to the Finals.

Officiating – Officiating is always an x-factor. Every crew calls the game differently. Some call it tight and call every bit of contact while others allow more physical play. Some favor the home team while others call both sides evenly. The Celtics have to adjust to the way the refs are calling the game and not allow the no calls and bad calls to affect their focus on playing the game.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-...kets-2-2-at-boston-celtics-3-3-game-7-11-1-25

 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/2/25

Herald Celtics blown out at home by Kevin Durant, Rockets

Globe Kevin Durant, Rockets pummel exhausted Celtics to snap three-game winning streak: 6 takeaways

Rockets run wild on tired Celtics to take a blowout win at the Garden

Kevin Durant relishing his role as the grizzled veteran of the Rockets’ young team

Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side – Rockets 11/1/25

CelticsBlog 10 takeaways from the Celtics getting punked by the Rockets

“They punked us”: Celtics ready to put humbling loss to Rockets in the rearview mirror

Rockets dominate Celtics, 128-101

CLNS Media Kevin Durant Shares Behind-the-Scenes Insight on Jayson Tatum Recovery

Celtics .com Keys to the Game: Rockets 128, Celtics 101

NBC Sports Boston Celtics-Rockets recap: Durant leads Houston to blowout win vs. sluggish C’s

NESN Celtics Set To Debut Controversial Alternate Uniforms November 11 Against 76ers

Kevin Garnett Hilariously Calling Out Paul Pierce Has Celtics Fans Smiling

Larry Bird Turned The Celtics Franchise Around In The Style Of LeBron, Wemby

Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Named Lakers’ ‘Most Hated Villain Of The Century’

Mass Live Celtics guard makes blunt admission after Rockets blowout

Kevin Durant gives candid take on Jayson Tatum rehab after Rockets win

Boston Celtics wing makes most of opportunity in Rocket loss

Kevin Durant details hardest part of returning from Achilles injury

Baylor Scheierman is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Saturday’s loss to Rockets

4 takeaways as Celtics lose to Rockets in ugly rout

Celtics Wire Celtics jersey history No. 42 – Joe Wolf (1992)

Celtics history: First game ever in 1946, MANY players, coach debut

Houston Rockets snap Celtics winning streak with blowout win

Boston Sports Journal NBA Notebook: Ime Udoka and Celtics heading in different directions in latest matchup

Celtics quickly turning the page on a forgettable night against the Rockets

BSJ Game Report: Rockets 128, Celtics 101 – Rockets can’t miss in rout of Celtics

Hardwood Houdini 4 Instant reactions from Celtics’ brutal loss to Kevin Durant, Rockets

CLNS Media/YouTube LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Rockets Postgame Show on CLNS Media

Kevin Durant gives behind the scenes Tatum Achilles details

There’s 1 silver lining to the Celtics’ worst loss of the season | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

Kevin Durant Gives INSIGHT on Jayson Tatum Achilles Recovery | Celtics vs Rockets

Baylor Scheierman Trying to Make WINNING PLAYS | Celtics vs Rockets

Payton Pritchard: No Takeaways from Celtics Loss to Rockets | Postgame Interview

Joe Mazzulla on Celtics 27 point loss to Rockets | Postgame Interview

EXCLUSIVE: JD Davison Returns to Boston | Celtics vs Rockets Pregame

Ime Udoka Gives Jayson Tatum ENCOURAGEMENT During Achilles Rehab | Celtics vs Rockets

Space City Scoop It only took 5 minutes for Celtics to help Amen Thompson solve biggest problem

NBA/YouTube ROCKETS at CELTICS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 1, 2025

The Sports Hub Five takeaways: Celtics outmatched in blowout loss to Rockets

Rockets too tall a task to overcome, Celtics lose 128-101

Heavy Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Draws Praise From Kevin Durant For Injury Recovery

Basketball Network Michael Cooper says he refused to talk to best friend Dennis Johnson during the season: “I might have punched him”

Clutch Points Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives honest take on 27-point loss to Rockets

SI .com Three Takeaways From Houston Rockets’ Domination of Celtics in Boston

Essentially Sports Kevin Durant Shares Optimistic Update on Jayson Tatum After Celtics Star’s Injury Confession

NBA Analysis Kevin Durant explains how Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery is different, Rockets star is surprised

Bleacher Report Kevin Durant Scores 26, Hailed By NBA Fans as Rockets Blow Out Jaylen Brown, Celtics

Celtics/YouTube Baylor Scheierman Impresses During Extended Minutes | SOUND OFF

Herald Celtics blown out at home by Kevin Durant, Rockets

Globe Kevin Durant, Rockets pummel exhausted Celtics to snap three-game winning streak: 6 takeaways

Rockets run wild on tired Celtics to take a blowout win at the Garden

Kevin Durant relishing his role as the grizzled veteran of the Rockets’ young team

Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side – Rockets 11/1/25

CelticsBlog 10 takeaways from the Celtics getting punked by the Rockets

“They punked us”: Celtics ready to put humbling loss to Rockets in the rearview mirror

Rockets dominate Celtics, 128-101

CLNS Media Kevin Durant Shares Behind-the-Scenes Insight on Jayson Tatum Recovery

Celtics .com Keys to the Game: Rockets 128, Celtics 101

NBC Sports Boston Celtics-Rockets recap: Durant leads Houston to blowout win vs. sluggish C’s

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Kevin Garnett Hilariously Calling Out Paul Pierce Has Celtics Fans Smiling

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Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Named Lakers’ ‘Most Hated Villain Of The Century’

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Kevin Durant gives candid take on Jayson Tatum rehab after Rockets win

Boston Celtics wing makes most of opportunity in Rocket loss

Kevin Durant details hardest part of returning from Achilles injury

Baylor Scheierman is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Saturday’s loss to Rockets

4 takeaways as Celtics lose to Rockets in ugly rout

Celtics Wire Celtics jersey history No. 42 – Joe Wolf (1992)

Celtics history: First game ever in 1946, MANY players, coach debut

Houston Rockets snap Celtics winning streak with blowout win

Boston Sports Journal NBA Notebook: Ime Udoka and Celtics heading in different directions in latest matchup

Celtics quickly turning the page on a forgettable night against the Rockets

BSJ Game Report: Rockets 128, Celtics 101 – Rockets can’t miss in rout of Celtics

Hardwood Houdini 4 Instant reactions from Celtics’ brutal loss to Kevin Durant, Rockets

CLNS Media/YouTube LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Rockets Postgame Show on CLNS Media

Kevin Durant gives behind the scenes Tatum Achilles details

There’s 1 silver lining to the Celtics’ worst loss of the season | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

Kevin Durant Gives INSIGHT on Jayson Tatum Achilles Recovery | Celtics vs Rockets

Baylor Scheierman Trying to Make WINNING PLAYS | Celtics vs Rockets

Payton Pritchard: No Takeaways from Celtics Loss to Rockets | Postgame Interview

Joe Mazzulla on Celtics 27 point loss to Rockets | Postgame Interview

EXCLUSIVE: JD Davison Returns to Boston | Celtics vs Rockets Pregame

Ime Udoka Gives Jayson Tatum ENCOURAGEMENT During Achilles Rehab | Celtics vs Rockets

Space City Scoop It only took 5 minutes for Celtics to help Amen Thompson solve biggest problem

NBA/YouTube ROCKETS at CELTICS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 1, 2025

The Sports Hub Five takeaways: Celtics outmatched in blowout loss to Rockets

Rockets too tall a task to overcome, Celtics lose 128-101

Heavy Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Draws Praise From Kevin Durant For Injury Recovery

Basketball Network Michael Cooper says he refused to talk to best friend Dennis Johnson during the season: “I might have punched him”

Clutch Points Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives honest take on 27-point loss to Rockets

SI .com Three Takeaways From Houston Rockets’ Domination of Celtics in Boston

Essentially Sports Kevin Durant Shares Optimistic Update on Jayson Tatum After Celtics Star’s Injury Confession

NBA Analysis Kevin Durant explains how Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery is different, Rockets star is surprised

Bleacher Report Kevin Durant Scores 26, Hailed By NBA Fans as Rockets Blow Out Jaylen Brown, Celtics

Celtics/YouTube Baylor Scheierman Impresses During Extended Minutes | SOUND OFF

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/123967/boston-celtics-daily-links-11-2-25

 

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10 takeaways from the Celtics getting punked by the Rockets

#1 – Celtics got punked​

After the game, Abby Chin asked Payton Pritchard if there was any takeaway from the loss. The Celtics guard told the media, “I don’t even know if there is a takeaway from this game. I think you just kind of turn the page. They just punked us, and you gotta get ready for the next one.”

Well, Payton, I have a few takeaways for you, if you allow me. But yes, the Rockets punked you — starting with the offensive glass.

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#2 – Bullied by the bigger team​

At first glance, the box score might suggest that the Celtics did a decent job rebounding the ball with 14 offensive boards. The Rockets grabbed only 12, so technically, the Celtics were better on the glass last night? Well, no.

The Rockets “only” had 12 offensive rebounds, but they missed just 35 shots. Meanwhile, the Celtics grabbed 14 offensive boards but missed 63 field-goal attempts. The box score numbers might look flattering at first, but the reality was quite different. Led by Steven Adams, the Rockets dominated the Celtics with more size and grit on the few possessions they actually missed a shot.

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Per CleaningTheGlass.com, on half-court possessions only, the Rockets rebounded 57% of their misses — the highest mark for any team this season across the league. Of course, size is an issue, but the Celtics aren’t the only small team. This rebounding dilemma needs to be addressed if Boston wants a chance to compete — especially in games where opponents are on fire.

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#3 – The Rockets launching from deep​

Yes, the Celtics got bullied, but it’s also fair to say the Rockets got lucky. Josh Okogie went 3-for-5 from downtown, Reed Sheppard 4-for-5, Tari Eason 4-for-7, and even Amen Thompson hit a three.

Most of these three-pointers were open — not because the Celtics messed up, but because they chose to collapse the paint to slow down drives and post-ups, leaving Houston’s shooters open. The Rockets overachieved from deep, hitting 66% of their threes on 29 attempts.

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Despite the shooting luck, that approach made sense — the Rockets don’t have many elite shooters. The bigger issue was that, even while protecting the rim, the Celtics still got dominated inside: 81% efficiency at the rim and 35 free throws allowed. So how did that happen?

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#4 – Outrun by Houston​

I don’t have metrics to evaluate the Celtics’ willingness to run back in transition, so I’ll just share a few plays from a stretch in the second and third quarters where it felt like the Rockets simply decided to run a little harder. Some Celtics hustled back — others, not so much. I’ll let you make your own analysis with these clips from last night’s game.

And-one for Amen Thompson in transition:

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And-one for Jabari Smith in transition:

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A shooting foul on Alperen Sengun in transition:

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The Celtics will sometimes be the underdog this season, like against the Rockets last night. And when that happens, they can’t afford to be outrun like this and expect a different outcome.

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#5 – Transition offense​

The Celtics quickly understood they wouldn’t have the spacing to beat Houston in the half-court. The numbers confirmed it: 1.27 points per possession for the Rockets in half-court play versus just 0.8 for Boston. The only way to close that gap — even a little — was through transition offense.

So, the Celtics were ultra-aggressive on the ball, trying to force the Rockets into tight spaces and rushed passes.

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Baylor Scheierman also forced three offensive fouls to stop Houston, showing his basketball IQ and willingness to put his body on the line.

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But once again, the Celtics’ transition spark came from their new number 8, Josh Minott.

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#6 – Minott led by example​

While most of the Celtics were outmuscled and outworked, Josh Minott led the way — showing his explosiveness and effort by jumping over bigger bodies for offensive rebounds. Between his steals and offensive boards, Minott generated five extra chances for Boston.

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As mentioned above, the Celtics will need those extra possessions all season because the half-court creation and spacing from last year are gone. Boston’s ability to get to the rim in half-court situations might be among the league’s worst: 30th in rim frequency, 17th in rim efficiency, and 30th in free-throw rate.

The coaching staff clearly understood that. The Celtics went from 24th to 3rd in forced turnovers and 18th to 7th in offensive rebounds. Minott might be the player who best embodies this new identity. In this play again, as soon as he gets the defensive rebound, he runs and finds Chris Boucher cutting to the rim.

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They talked about it all summer — the Celtics need to run. Minott is a runner, and the rest of the roster needs to follow.

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#7 – Jaylen Brown’s half-court troubles​

One of the players who could benefit most from better spacing is Jaylen Brown. The Rockets’ defense completely swallowed Boston’s spacing and forced Brown into poor decisions. Ime Udoka knows him well and crafted a defensive game plan that funneled him into tough possessions.

The goal was simple: once Brown got the ball, take away his spacing and force him to either drive into traffic or settle for contested pull-ups against long defenders like Jabari Smith Jr. or Kevin Durant.

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It worked. Brown made only a couple of layups in half-court possessions but took seven pull-ups and made just one. On top of that, he didn’t draw a single free throw and committed five turnovers — half of the team’s total.

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Defensively, too, Brown had lapses — forgetting to run back in transition or losing his man off-ball. Against a team like Houston, with Sengun orchestrating cuts from the post, off-ball awareness must be sharp.

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Last night, the Rockets managed to bait Jaylen Brown into being the worst version of himself. Now it’s time for him — and the team — to turn the page before facing the Utah Jazz.

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#8 – Boston trying the zone​

Last year’s Playoffs showed that the Rockets could be bothered by a zone defense — especially the Golden State Warriors’ 2-3 tandem zone, like in the example below:

Warriors whip out their "tandem" 2-3 zone for the first time tonight. pic.twitter.com/7CZ6SpyKra

— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) May 3, 2025

However, things are a bit different now. First, the Celtics don’t have the defensive masterminds of Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler to cause that kind of disruption. Boston’s zone structure last night was softer, and the Rockets repeatedly managed to get touches in the middle of the zone, collapsing the entire setup.

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Also, the Rockets spacing is now way better with Kevin Durant. Plus, the young core, lead by Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr., aren’t afraid to pull-up from deep or the mid-range anymore.

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#9 – Pritchard and White usage-increase impact​

Top 20 Usage % increases from 2024/25 to 2025/26 season per @cleantheglass

⇡ Elite role-player taking on a bigger role (Reaves / D-White)

⇡ Some young stars rising (Keyonte and Kyshawn George / Buzelis)

⇡ A few players who were trade during the off-season (KCP / Jrue / MPJ) pic.twitter.com/jE7dPOWPFA

— Azad (@azmatlanba) November 1, 2025

Derrick White is among the players with the biggest usage increase from last season to this year (+6.1% in usage rate per CleaningTheGlass.com). Pritchard isn’t far behind, with a +4% bump.

It’s normal to see a slight drop in efficiency with a higher load, but the decline for both has been dizzying.

• Derrick White’s points per attempt dropped from 1.21 (86th percentile among combos) to 0.84 (8th percentile).
• Payton Pritchard’s points per attempt fell from 1.28 (100th percentile among points) to 0.99 (17th percentile).

While poor shooting luck plays a part, there’s more to it. White hasn’t been able to generate the same quality looks with less spacing. His rim efficiency dropped from 71% to 42%, and from 56% to 25% in the floater zone. Shooting variance explains part of it, but those rim numbers point to a bigger problem.

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As for Pritchard, the same combination of bad luck and expanded role applies. With more creation responsibility, he’s taking many more mid-range shots — three times as often as last season. It shows versatility but also hurts his efficiency. Still, he’s been solid from that area, which creates gravity and opens lanes for teammates.

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Both are learning on the fly to handle bigger roles, and despite the rough start, there’s reason for optimism. However, defenses will adjust quickly, and that scouting report is coming. Last night, Houston’s elite defense held White to five points and Pritchard to 14.

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#10 – The Celtics are at their best with Queta on the court​

I don’t like to dive into minutes or lineup debates too early in the season, but the eye test suggests the Celtics look their best when Neemias Queta is on the floor — even though he’s averaging just 22 minutes per game.

The space he creates with his screens, his vertical threat, and his rim protection give this undersized team a real chance to compete.

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The season is still young, but so far, the Celtics are outscoring opponents by 12.5 points per 100 possessions with Queta on the court (156 minutes, excluding garbage time). The defense in particular has been elite during those minutes. Of course, the sample is small, and part of that is due to the lack of a true backup center, but Queta’s situation will be worth tracking as the season unfolds.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/article...rom-the-celtics-getting-punked-by-the-rockets

 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/3/25

Herald Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum impressing Kevin Durant in Achilles rehab

Globe What Kevin Durant said about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery, chances of returning this year

Jazz at Celtics: Boston looks to bounce back from blowout at home

Are the Celtics actually playing faster this season? And other beat writer thoughts.

CelticsBlog JD Davison is welcoming his second chance

Celtics .com 11/3 Game Preview: Jazz at Celtics

NBC Sports Boston Hustlin’ Hugo: Gonzalez is earning Celtics’ trust with energetic play

NESN New Clip Of Jayson Tatum’s Latest Workout Turns Heads

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Makes Shocking Admission After Loss To Rockets

Proposed 3-Team Trade Flips Derrick White For Former Top-3 Pick

Concerning Trend Laid Bare In Celtics’ Loss To Rockets

Celtics Sophomore Breaks Out Of Slump Vs. Rockets

Anfernee Simons Embracing Messaging From Celtics Coaches

Mass Live 2026 NBA Draft: Who are the top-3 college prospects to watch?

Joel Embiid’s ‘lewd gesture’ vs. Celtics resulted in hefty fine

Celtics Wire Celtics jersey history No. 42 – Steve Hamer (1996-97)

Celtics history: Tony Allen, Eric Williams, Al Jefferson debut

Kevin Durant on Amen Thompson guarding Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics alum Javonte Green on playing in the NBA Mexico Game with the Pistons

’25-26 starts hard and fast for Celtics, but Payton Pritchard is ready

Mazzulla says execution, effort key to playing time with Celtics

The Athletic NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Rockets rise; Cavs fall; rotation check-ins for everyone

Hardwood Houdini New Celtics face is giving them quiet punch in important area

Kevin Durant shares encouraging insight into Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery

Celtics’ young wing is quickly impressing Joe Mazzulla

Celtics get welcome news on injury report for Monday’s game vs. Jazz

SI .com Shocking Celtics Guard Has Become a Top Defender in NBA

Celtics Joe Mazzulla Doles Out Praise for Rockets’ Kevin Durant

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Explains Why He Still Travels with Boston Despite Injury

Maine GLeague Amari Williams, Ron Harper Jr. score first NBA points with Boston

Heavy Celtics Urged to Flip Derrick White for No. 3 Pick to Escape Repeater Tax Trap

NBA Cap Expert Pushes Trade That Makes Rockets Title Favorites

Celtics Urged to Trade for Ja Morant As Grizzies Rumors Surface

The Sporting News NBA superstar Kevin Durant sends positive message to Celtics’ Jayson Tatum amid Achilles rehab

Clutch Points Will Celtics actually miss playoffs? This overreaction is premature

BBall Rumors NBA Trade Rumors: 3-Way Proposed Deal Sends Derrick White to Rockets

NBA Analysis Boston Celtics’ biggest problem identified as Payton Pritchard named worst NBA player in key statistic

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reveals reason behind regular conversations with Jayson Tatum

Your Celtics Source/YouTube Can Baylor Scheierman Secure a Role after Strong Performance vs Houston?

Barstool Sports The Way Kevin Durant And The Rockets Whooped The Celtics A** With Ease Was A Great Reminder That There Are Levels To The NBA

NBA .com/Jazz Preview: Utah Jazz Finish Back-to-Back Set Against Boston Celtics

Yahoo Joel Embiid fined $50,000 by NBA for ‘making a lewd gesture’ during 76ers’ loss to Celtics

Blog de Basket 5 players called to break out the NBA season 2025/26

The Celtics Chronicle Can White and Pritchard Figure It Out?

CBS Sports Jazz head to Boston still looking for first road win

Basketball Network “He looks amazing” – Kevin Durant agrees that it’s feasible that Jayson Tatum could play this season

Athlon Sports Lakers Announce Marcus Smart Milestone During Heat Game

Locked on Celtics Boston Celtics SURPRISES and DISAPPOINTMENTS | Can Neemias Queta stay CONSISTENT?

Nation of Blue Amari Williams Scores First NBA Points

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/124010/boston-celtics-daily-links-11-3-25

 

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Nurkic’s last-second putback gives Jazz 105-103 win over Celtics

Coming off a back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets that they split, the Boston Celtics (3-5) opened the month of November by hosting the Utah Jazz (3-4), falling at home for a second straight game in a 105-103 final. In a wild final 5 minutes, the Celtics fought back from an 8-point deficit, but the Jazz pulled ahead with 0.6 seconds left on a Jusuf Nurkic putback.

The Celtics rolled out a starting lineup of Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott and Neemias Queta for a fifth straight game. The Jazz, who were without Walker Kessler for the night, ran with a starting five of Keyonte George, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen, Taylor Hendricks and Nurkic.

The Celtics were led in scoring by Jaylen Brown (36 points), while the Jazz were led by George with 31 points. The Celtics struggled on the glass, losing the rebounding battle 65-43. Boston’s offense also had a rough night on its home floor, finishing just 42% from the field and 22% (11/51) from three.

The Celtics opened on a 10-0 run to start the game and led 14-2 entering its first timeout, aided by good ball movement and fast starts from Queta and Pritchard. The faucet ran cold for Boston though, and Utah closed the gap to 25-21 at the end of the first quarter behind 7 early points from George and a 12-5 bench scoring difference.

Boston’s bench unit came out slow in the second quarter, missing four of its first five shots while the Jazz tied the score at 27-27 with just under nine minutes to go in the half. Out of a timeout, the Celtics had a great response, forcing three quick turnovers, including a steal-and-score from Brown, while Simons knocked down three shots for a quick 8 points to take a 39-29 lead.

Josh's hops go crazy ️ pic.twitter.com/tlQ3TMWI8R

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 4, 2025

Behind Pritchard’s 15 points in the half, the Celtics outscored the Jazz 19-7 after that second quarter tie, taking a 46-36 lead into the break. The Jazz scored 20 points in the paint in the first half and won the rebound battle 36-28, but they shot just 31% from the field.

Limitless range pic.twitter.com/0mNO1ngUjN

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 4, 2025

Brown aggressively attacked the basket in the third quarter, scoring 6 points all inside the 3-point arc in the first five minutes, but the Jazz hung around thanks to a hot start from George, who cut the lead to 54-49 with a steal and a layup with eight minutes to go. Utah’s offense had its own success attacking the paint, taking its first lead of the game at the 5-minute mark with an Elijah Harkless and-one. Adding to Boston’s shooting woes was Sam Hauser’s first missed free throw since 2023.

After a George triple to extend their lead to 66-61, the Jazz had it all going for them until Brown went on a personal 6-0 run where he hit a 3-in-the-key free throw, drove into a late shot-clock finger roll, and finished a transition and-one to lift Boston to a 67-66 lead with 2:46 left in the third. Brown and George each scored 16 points in the quarter, and the Jazz entered the fourth quarter with a slim 74-72 lead after a late 3-point play from Kyle Filipowski.

Early in the fourth, back-t0-back Utah threes pushed the lead to 8, while the Celtics struggled on the glass against a bigger Utah frontcourt.

Brown’s downhill aggression and a inbounds foul on Utah gave Boston life, and they cut the Utah lead to 97-96 with just over two minutes to play. As part of a 14-3 run, White finally got Boston back in front with an open triple with 1:53 left. Nurkic tied the game at the free throw line, but Brown answered right back with a fadeaway jumper to make it 101-99 Boston with 1:16 left.

In a wild final minute, the Jazz retook the lead when Brown was tripped on a drive and the play continued on into a Utah fastbreak. The Celtics responded when Brown dove for a loose ball on the ensuing possession and got the ball to Queta, who was fouled and tied the game from the line. In the final seconds, Nurkic recovered a rebound off a George miss, making the game-winning putback with 0.6 seconds left.

KEEP FIGHTING pic.twitter.com/GFyh1Hkwbq

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 4, 2025

The Celtics will be back on their home floor on Wednesday, when they host the Washington Wizards on November 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/article...d-putback-gives-jazz-105-103-win-over-celtics

 

[Boston Celtics]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/4/25

Herald ‘We keep missing them’: How Derrick White, Payton Pritchard explain Celtics’ 3-point struggles

Jaylen Brown rips officials for ‘unacceptable’ no-call in Celtics’ loss to Jazz

Jaylen Brown-led rally falls short as poor-shooting Celtics fall to Jazz

Celtics notebook: Joe Mazzulla found kindred spirit in Rams’ Sean McVay

Globe Payton Pritchard addresses his shooting woes as Celtics struggle as a whole

How Mass. native Georges Niang reacted to Celtics’ decision to trade him

‘Unacceptable’: What Jaylen Brown, NBA official had to say about controversial moment in Celtics’ loss

Jusuf Nurkic makes last-second putback to lift the Jazz past the Celtics, 105-103

The Celtics’ 3-point attempts aren’t falling. Maybe it’s time to change their approach?

Celtics learn a hard lesson in loss to the Jazz: This is what it feels like when your opponent plays harder

Jazz coach Will Hardy welcomes Austin Ainge’s input in his first year as president of basketball operations

Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side – Jazz 11/3/25

CelticsBlog 10 takeaways from the Celtics fading away against Utah

Are the Celtics just chucking threes or missing open shots?

“We have to be better”: Rebounding woes haunt Celtics (again) in loss to Jazz

Another brutal night from behind the arc buries Boston

Nurkic’s last-second putback gives Jazz 105-103 win over Celtics

ESPN Celtics’ Jaylen Brown irate at apparent no-call: ‘Unacceptable’

Jusuf Nurkic makes last-second putback to lift the Jazz past the Celtics, 105-103

CLNS Media What is Causing Derrick White’s Struggles Early this Celtics Season?

Celtics .com Brown Hits the Right Notes, But Celtics Miss Final Beat vs. Jazz

Keys to the Game: Jazz 105, Celtics 103

NBC Sports Boston Making sense of the Celtics’ early-season slumps, bumps and grumps

Celtics-Jazz recap: Jaylen’s 36 points not enough in last-second loss

Jaylen sounds off on late no-call in Celtics-Jazz: ‘It’s unacceptable’

NESN Celtics Superstar Blasts Refs With NSFW Rant After Egregious No-Call

Joe Mazzulla Discusses Presence Of Patriots Stars At Celtics-Jazz

Celtics Rookie Hugo Gonzalez Receives Unexpected Praise

Mass Live Joe Mazzulla makes telling admission after Jazz upset loss

Jazz coach raves about former key Celtics executive in new role

Georges Niang gives candid reaction to Jazz trade in Boston return

Boston Celtics guard makes blunt promise after Jazz loss

NBA referee explains controversial missed call in Celtics loss to Jazz

Boston Celtics star rips officials after controversial loss to Jazz

Jaylen Brown is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Monday’s loss vs. Jazz

4 takeaways as Celtics lose to Jazz in heartbreaking thriller

Ex-Boston Celtics forward raves about Brad Stevens after Jazz trade

Celtics Wire Pritchard on how historic bad shooting night impacted Celtics vs. Jazz

Jaylen Brown took issue with no-call on trip in Celtics loss to Jazz

Boston Celtics jersey history No. 42 – Kedrick Brown (2001-03)

Boston Celtics suffer a heartbreaking 105-103 loss to Utah Jazz in game’s final moments

The Celtics appear to have struck gold when drafting Hugo Gonzalez

The Athletic Joe Mazzulla has a much different job now with the Celtics, and it shows

Jaylen Brown unhappy with crucial no-call vs. Jazz: ‘It cost us the game’

Boston Sports Journal Karalis: In loss to Jazz, Celtics found out how quickly things can fall apart without the right effort

BSJ Game Report: Jazz 105, Celtics 103 – Boston’s flaws on full display in loss to Utah

Hardwood Houdini Referee explains controversial non-call in final minute of Celtics’ loss to Jazz

Loss to Jazz put a spotlight on the Celtics’ biggest flaw

Celtics’ biggest problem just created an all-time NBA disaster stat

Celtics cite a shocking emerging theme at the root of Monday’s loss to Jazz

3 Instant reactions from Celtics’ devastating loss to Jazz

Celtics’ former coach clears up misconception about his old team

Joe Mazzulla sends clear statement on Derrick White after recent struggles

Celtics’ season trajectory was perfectly and painfully defined in just two games

CLNS Media/YouTube LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Jazz Postgame Show on CLNS Media

Are there any positive takeaways from the Celtics’ loss to the Jazz | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

Payton Pritchard: Shooting Slump Doesn’t Bother Me One Bit | Celtics vs Jazz

Derrick White Says He Was SHITTY vs Jazz, Takes BLAME for Utah Comeback

Jaylen Brown SOUNDS OFF on Refs: “Blows the F*****g call – Unacceptable.” | November 3rd Postgame

Joe Mazzulla: Jazz Played HARDER They Got the Best of Us | Celtics Postgame Interview

Georges Niang Reacts to TRADE from Celtics to Jazz | Full Interview

Will Hardy: Celtics Still Take A LOT of Threes | Pregame Interview

Heavy Boston Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum Posts Injury Rehab Update

Sportskeeda “I would rather tattoo my hairline” – Carmelo Anthony Pokes Fun at Jaylen Brown over Celtics Star’s Hairline Mishap Turning into Viral Meme

WEEI/YouTube Worst 3PT Shooting EVER?! Mazzulla to Blame? What is Big Issue/Fix for Celtics? ||The Greg Hill Show

CBS Sports Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sounds off on no-call that ‘cost us the game’ after loss to Jazz

WGME Maine Celtics starting season with new head coach

Boston Celtics/YouTube Jazz Sink Celtics with Putback During Final Second | SOUND OFF

Bleacher Report Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Rips ‘Unacceptable’ Missed Call vs. Jazz, ‘Costs Us a Game’

Clutch Points Celtics’ Jaylen Brown apoplectic over refs ‘blowing f***ing call’ that lost game vs. Jazz

NBA/YouTube Final 4:41 CRAZY ENDING Celtics vs Jazz | November 3, 2025

JAZZ at CELTICS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 3, 2025

The Mirror How the NBA tunnel became basketball’s most stylish runway

Newsweek Celtics Star’s Predicted Trade Value is Beyond Ridiculous

Deseret News Celtics’ Jaylen Brown blames officials as Jazz celebrate gritty ‘team win’

Athlon Sports NBA Has Punishment Decision to Make on Celtics Star Jaylen Brown

Hoops Wire NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Lakers

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Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/124049/boston-celtics-daily-links-11-4-25

 

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Are the Celtics just chucking threes or missing open shots?

The Boston Celtics dropped to 3–5 last night after a tough 105–103 home loss to the Utah Jazz. It was one of the uglier performances in recent memory, though Jaylen Brown’s 36-point effort nearly salvaged the night. Even in a win, that kind of performance would’ve sparked some tough questions, but after Jusuf Nurkic’s putback with just 0.6 seconds remaining, those questions are only getting louder.

Rebounding, second-half defense, and the overall inability to contain Keyonte George were all key factors in the Celtics’ loss. But what left most fans befuddled was the team’s dismal shooting performance, going just 11-for-51 from beyond the arc. For years, critics from major media outlets to diehard Celtics fans have claimed that all this team does is live and die by the three. Many have called on head coach Joe Mazzulla to rethink his offensive philosophy and prioritize smarter shot selection, and after last night’s performance, those voices only got louder.

Whether you fall into that group or not, it’s hard to ignore how concerning it is to see the Celtics shoot just 22% from three. In the breakdown below, I’ll take a closer look at those attempts, trying to identify which shots were wide open, open, or contested.

Heading into last night’s game, here’s where Boston ranked in shooting according to NBA.com including their standings in made threes, attempts, and overall percentage on those looks.

“Wide open” = 6+ feet of space, “Open” = 4-6 feet of space, “Tight” = 2-4 feet of space, and “Very Tight” = 0-2 feet of space.

56 (8th)/151(7th) on wide open threes. 37.1% on these ranks 19th

41(3rd)/138 (2nd) on open threes. 29.7% on these ranks 24th

10 (5th)/40 (2nd) on tight threes. 25% on these ranks 15th

And for what it’s worth, Boston is 1 of 2 on very tight threes.

In this game, according to NBA.com 50 of the team’s 51 threes were considered open or wide open.

NBA tracking suggested 50 of Boston's 51 3-point attempts vs. Utah were open or better (4+ feet of space from defender).

Celtics made just 9 of 29 (29%) wide-open 3s, and 2 of 21 (9.5%) of open 3s.

How those numbers compare to season averages, this year and last pic.twitter.com/TJJ4ludWDF

— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) November 4, 2025

While my word is not the end all be all and I am no NBA.com when it comes to tracking data, this was not true in my eyes. Here are five looks I don’t believe can be considered open or wide open.

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A couple of these are late in the clock, but the point is I can’t see how only one of our threes was considered not open.

Furthermore, I decided to take a shot at tracking the attempts myself. It’s worth noting that determining whether a shot is open or contested is highly subjective. What one person sees as open, another might view as not. Even I found myself second-guessing a few of these classifications. This process was challenging, so credit to the people who do this work professionally for the NBA.

Below are all the shots I put in the wide open category.

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As you can see, these were good looks, yet the Celtics went 4/16 on those attempts. It’s important to note, though, that just because a shot is classified as open or wide open doesn’t automatically make it a good shot. Factors like distance, the shooter’s identity, and the shot clock situation all play a role. Another key observation: 10 of these 16 looks were in the first quarter. Categorizing these became a lot harder as the game went on because the Celtics stopped moving the ball like they did in the first, which resulted in lower quality looks.

Below is one of my favorite possessions of the game, and I’m glad they got another chance at a good look because they deserved it.

Beautiful possession by the Celtics early on. Get into a wide pindown early in the clock for Hauser. He flips it back to Simons then receives a Flare from White but he slips it getting him wide open in the corner. OREB gets us a 3 pic.twitter.com/SR5mAc61N7

— NikNBA (@NIKNBAYT) November 4, 2025

If the Celtics can sustain the ball and player movement, they showcased in the first quarter for longer stretches throughout games, they should be just fine.

Now on to the ones I thought were just open. I feel like this is the section that will get the most conversation but here it is.

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The Celtics went just 6/19 on these looks. Once again, I factored in who the shooter and defender were in each situation. For instance, there are several possessions where Keyonte George is matched up against Sam Hauser and given the size difference, even when George is in close proximity, his contest likely has little impact on Hauser’s shot.

Lastly, here are the looks I thought were contested.

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Overall, by my tracking, 35 of the Celtics’ 51 three-point attempts were either open or wide open. Still a solid ratio, especially considering that some of the contested looks were forced late in the shot clock. The early season shooting struggles can be attributed to two of the team’s best shooters, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White, putting up uncharacteristically low numbers. Given their track records, and if the Celtics can maintain the level of ball movement they displayed in that first quarter, it’s fair to expect water to find its level.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/article...cs-just-chucking-threes-or-missing-open-shots

 

[Boston Celtics]

High IQ plays of Week 2

Okay, let’s try this again. Welcome to the five highest IQ plays of the week!

Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve, the plays that get the basketball psychos and nerds out of their chairs, the plays that even YOU could make in your weekly men’s league game.

Each week, the plays will be ranked from five to one—one being the smartest—and will only be taken from games that occurred within the past week. In this week’s case, games from October 29th to November 5th, but not including the Wizards game, are considered.

5. Scout detail for the win

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We often talk about the impact of scouting and game preparation by NBA staffs, but it’s sometimes confusing to see, in real time, the ways in which scouting is actually utilized in game scenarios. There’s no better example than right here, though, where Boston—and by “Boston,” I mean Hugo Gonzalez—completely blows up the Cavs’ play-call with his top-lock defensive strategy. He (and the coaching staff) clearly knew that the Sixers were running this double-stagger screen on the right side to get either Maxey or Watford coming off of it with a head of steam. The Sixers want Hugo to trail one of these guys so that they can attack with the defense behind them, but the 19-year-old rookie won’t let it happen. As a result, the play breaks down, Edgecombe swings it to Grimes, and they get a terrible shot off. That’s scouting at its finest.

4. Minott, you’re like that?

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To be honest, I just didn’t know Josh Minott had this sort of decision-making and feel in his game—he continues to surprise me every night. He does a good job following his missed three, and then his quick behind-the-back move as De’Andre Hunter shoots the gap is, to say the least, quite impressive. To be able to think quickly enough on your feet to carry this move out (especially when you’re 6-foot-8 and very long) requires a wild combination of skill and IQ. Pretty special stuff from a guy who could be a significant part of Boston’s future based on his early-season play. We knew he had the physical tools, but the brainpower is there in spades, and it’s fun to see.

3. Defense on a string!

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The difference between excellent and dreadful defense can often be a split second. On this defensive play, the Celtics perfectly carry out a double-team and force Philadelphia into a low-percentage shot. First, let’s look at White, who flawlessly executes a stunt; he only chases Embiid once the big fella turns his head to the middle of the floor, and then he jabs at him and gets back to his defender right as Embiid picks up his dribble. Beautiful. Then, when they repost Joel on the left block, Scheierman comes to double JUST AS Hugo gets in front of Watford, saving Baylor’s back. Everybody is in the right place, at the right time, and on the same page. That’s what it looks like for the defense to be on a string.

2. Knowing our personnel

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The Celtics have a glaring weakness in their frontcourt, and there’s just no way around it. They lost a slew of established bigs—Horford, Porzingis, and Kornet—and replaced them with a group of unproven forwards. They objectively have fewer screening threats from the forward/center position than last season; fewer guys who can make plays in the short roll and finish effectively near the rim. So, what do they do? Lean into guard screening. With their abundance of guard shooters, Mazzulla and Co. have run a ton of guard-guard ghost screens, which has proven to be a difficult action to defend for opponents. In the example above, Maxey and Grimes are confused about whether to switch or fight through the pick, because Simons barely makes any contact with the defender. And because Simons can shoot, the defense is forced to follow him out to the perimeter, therefore opening up a wide-open driving lane for White. This action could (and I would argue, should) become a focal point of the Celtics’ offensive attack this year, given their personnel.

1. How to use your body 101.

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If you want to know how to use your body on the offensive end of the floor—especially with the ball in your hands and in the pick-and-roll—there’s probably not a better player to watch in the entire league than Payton Pritchard. He puts on an absolute clinic in this PnR rep against Josh Okogie (a very good defender, by the way). Walsh does a good job flipping the screen, and PP immediately gets his body in front of Okogie, putting him in jail; this gives him more time to make a decision and gives him all of the leverage in the paint. As Okogie reaches for the ball on his left side, Pritchard switches the ball to his right hand and shifts his balance to give Okogie a bump with his left shoulder. Then, he uses his footwork and craft to get a floater off. Really special stuff.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/celtics-videos/124168/highest-iq-plays-of-week-2

 

[Boston Celtics]

Celtics get back in the win column with 136-107 blowout of Wizards

In the Celtics five losses this season, there’s been one statistical anomaly that’s buried their effort. On Opening Night, fouls and three-point defense led to a one-point loss to Philly. Twenty-one offensive rebounds fueled the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The defensive glass was again a problem vs. the Pistons. The Rockets hit 65.5% of their 29 threes. And on Monday night, Boston hit just 11-of-51 from behind the arc.

For the most part, none of that happened against Washington on Wednesday night in the Celtics 136-107 blowout of the Wizards.

To open the game, some of that cold shooting carried over against the visiting Wizards. The Celtics missed their first eight 3-point attempts before Josh Minott hit back-t0-back triples to close the first quarter. Had it not been for Jaylen Brown’s 16 points (7-of-11 from primarily the mid-range again), Boston would have been down more than 37-26 after one.

The second quarter was one of those twelve-minutes-of-perfect-Celtics-basketball that Joe Mazzulla sees this squad capable of on a consistent basis led by Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. Pritchard, who played less than three minutes in the first because two early fouls, hit 6-of-9 including two threes. White added another two triples to contribute to a 70-60 halftime lead as the pair look to get out of their early season shooting slumps.

That's nasty work pic.twitter.com/eTtohcIwHx

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 6, 2025

If the first half was dominated by Boston’s stars, the second half was owned by the supporting cast. Alley-oops from Josh Minott, Jordan Walsh generating turnovers, and timely shooting from Sam Hauser and Anfernee Simons pushed the lead to as much as 33 points as the Celtics ended their two-game losing streak. Brown continued his strong play, didn’t play in the final frame, and finished the game with 35 points in 25 minutes.

Walsh with back to back steals. Great stuff from him tonight pic.twitter.com/PJ4njJcBGs

— Pull up shoot (@NElGHT_) November 6, 2025

Minott had a season and career-high with 21 points in his sixth straight start. Neemias Queta was solid again with a 12 & 15 double-double, making all seven of his field goal attempts.

The Celtics now head out to Orlando for a mini-series on Friday and Sunday against the 3-5 Magic who they eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last spring. They wrap up their road trip with another game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/celtics...he-win-column-with-136-107-blowout-of-wizards

 

[Boston Celtics]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/6/25

Herald How Joe Mazzulla sent stern message to Celtics standouts in rout of Wizards

Jaylen Brown scorches Wizards as Celtics snap losing streak

Globe Former Celtics guard Tony Allen arrested on drug charges

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Former St. John’s star waived by Maine Celtics, will undergo surgery

Payton Pritchard isn’t discouraged by his shooting slump. Instead, he’s finding a new “bread and butter”

Celtics get back in the win column with 136-107 blowout of Wizards

CLNS Media How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season — and their Next Contender

Josh Minott Career Night Helps Boston Cruise Past Washington | Celtics vs Wizards Postgame Show

Celtics .com Celtics Cast Scoring Spell in Season-High Rout of Wizards

Keys to the Game: Celtics 136, Wizards 107

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NBC Sports Boston An unexpected combo is stepping up to fill Celtics’ frontcourt void

Celtics-Wizards recap: C’s overcome slow start to dominate Washington

Jaylen Brown leaves his mark vs. Wizards with historic performance

NESN Celtics Insider Identifies Team’s ‘Giant Problem’

Celtics Fans Hoping For Strategic Tank Aren’t Thinking Things Through

Jaylen Brown’s Big Offseason Goal Paying Off For Celtics

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Is Silencing Critics To Begin 2025-26

Celtics’ Josh Minott Drops Career-High, Gets Praise From Jaylen Brown

Neemias Queta’s Importance To Celtics Is More Massive Than Expected

Celtics Snap Skid, Rout Wizards Behind Jaylen Brown’s Historic Game

Mass Live Celtics reserve seizes rare opportunity in Wizards win

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Celtics history: Lewis, Lohaus debut; Green signed; Kuberski born

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Do the Celtics have too much talent to tank?

The Athletic Nine Celtics lessons: Josh Minott’s emergence, Hugo González’s defense and more

Boston Sports Journal Karalis: Josh Minott stands out again, making the most of his opportunity

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 136, Wizards 107 – Brown’s heater continues, role players step up

Hardwood Houdini The one thing Payton Pritchard’s doing that changes everything

It might’ve only taken Jordan Walsh 23 minutes to save his season

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Mazzulla’s Neemias Queta realization exposed what’s wrong with Celtics

CLNS Media/YouTube LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Wizards Postgame Show on CLNS Media

Minott or Queta: Bigger Celtics X-FACTOR this season? | Garden Report

The 5 ENCOURAGING things from the Celtics win over the Wizards | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

Jaylen Brown on Josh Minott: “I think he could be a Really Good Player in this League” | Interview

Payton Pritchard on Celtics Big Win over Wizards | Postgame Interview

Josh Minott on Career Night against the Wizards

Neemias Queta on Celtics Big Win over Wizards | Postgame Interview

Joe Mazzula on Celtics Big Win over Wizards | Postgame Interview

The Sports Hub Joe Mazzulla addresses Celtics backcourt’s early struggles

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NBA Analysis How Neemias Queta is quietly making big impact for Boston Celtics, despite low scoring numbers

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Audacy Neemias Queta is making the most of his opportunity

The Liberty Line Jaylen Brown’s hairline strikes again, now he’s saying it’s AI

CBS News Tony Allen, former Boston Celtics guard, arrested on drug charges in Arkansas

Fadeaway World Tony Allen Arrested After Police Reportedly Find Marijuana And Cocaine During Traffic Stop

Bleacher Report Jaylen Brown Reacts to Viral Video of Hairline Fiasco During Celtics vs. Wizards

Bullets Forever Twelve Minutes of Hope, Thirty-Six of Horror: Wizards Pummeled by Celtics

Wizards at Celtics: Washington gets run out of Boston, 136-107

Barstool Sports It Would Appear Jaylen Brown’s Hairline Has Claimed Another Victim While Playing The Wizards

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Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/124178/boston-celtics-daily-links-11-6-25

 

[Boston Celtics]

Honey, the Celtics shrunk their lineup

Prior to Boston’s 136-107 runaway win over the Wizards on Wednesday night, the Celtics had utilized a true small ball lineup combination two times for a grand total of seven minutes.

Against the Wizards, they used six different combinations for 16:37, with each quarter seeing at least one different lineup variation. And with those results came a mixed bag. Across all six combinations, Boston was ultimately 52-45 in those minutes, effectively benefitting from the space afforded by its 5-out possibilities but struggling defensively to protect the hoop and deny entry into the paint.

The results of one game won’t speak but so much truth to how effective this philosophy could be for Boston, whose frontcourt rebounding woes have been well-documented so far this season, but it was in all likelihood the best time for them to experiment further with their rotation.

Unlike experimentation against someone like Utah who has no issues throwing out lineups with multiple 7-footers, the Wizards are an optimal team to experiment a small ball lineup on. They are, like Boston, a team that relies on one-big lineups often featuring either Alex Sarr or Marvin Bagley, hardly the league standards for glass-crashing. Entering the game, Washington had the second worst contested rebounding percentage in the league (26.9%) and third lowest opponent rebounding (48.8).

There’s a lot to unpack from Boston’s time spent without a traditional big on the floor, so let’s take it quarter by quarter with this lineup minification.

First Quarter​

Time on the floor: 1:41

Lineup: Pritchard/Gonzalez/Walsh/Scheierman/Minott.

Result: 6-6

Trailing 31-20 with Washington on a 9-0 run, Joe Mazzulla’s first use of a small lineup showed the floor-stretching possibilities that can be created when an opposing big, in this case Bagley, doesn’t want to abandon the paint.

Minott, playing the 5 in each lineup iteration we’ll highlight, immediately gets space at the top of the arc, popping out of a stagger screen to fire a clean look that Bagley barely gets a hand up to contest on. Immediately after, Minott fires from the same spot with similar space created by Pritchard’s penetration, which again holds Bagley near the nail, keeping him too far from really affecting Minott’s shot. These were Boston’s first two made threes of the game after an 0/8 start.

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The defense, which switched everything, would see its lack of size come into play on a Bagley putback, which would be a sign of interior struggles to come for their other five lineups in this game.

This stint was ultimately the shortest we’d see, and it was also the only time we’d see them go small while trailing.

Second Quarter​

Time on the floor: 2:02

Lineup: Pritchard/White/Brown/Scheierman/Minott

Result: 9-9

Opting to use four of their starters in this small ball iteration, the Celtics led 47-41 and were on a 21-4 run when they shrunk the lineup for a second time, again doing so with Bagley as the center.

A trend we’d start to see more frequently is the possession starting with Minott as a screener, while the rest of his teammates stretch out to the perimeter. It generates a productive and quick possession on this clip below, where he slips a screen for White, who’s blitzed but has plenty of space to hit a rolling Minott. Minott gets fouled by the collapsing help, and it’s two free throws to start for this group.

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On the other end, this lineup gave up two buckets at the rim against drivers, one where Minott picked up the switch on Corey Kispert who scored through the foul, and another where C.J. McCollum attacked a Baylor Scheierman switch. The McCollum clip in particular shows the biggest drawback of these lineups. Washington had no problems forcing Minott to switch off Bagley or keep him attached to a perimeter player, in this case a well-positioned Kispert on the slot to keep Minott too far from a stunt-and-recover without giving up an open look to a good shooter.

It also means that whoever has to defend the ball is likely doing so without the benefit of a rim deterrent behind them. Such was the case for Scheierman, who can’t keep up with the drive and fouls McCollum on the way to a 3-point play.

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Third Quarter​

Time on the floor: 4:25

Lineup: Simons/Brown/Hauser/Walsh/Minott (Pritchard inserted for Brown at 2:09)

Result: 12-10

Now up 20 and again focusing their attention on Washington’s Bagley-fronted lineup, Boston’s third combination faced a classic 2-3 zone for the better part of this third quarter stint. Not exactly a look you’ll see every day at this level, but Boston’s offense operated effectively with two creators like Anfernee Simons and Jaylen Brown.

In their first possession, it’s another Minott screen that initiates the action, which allows Brown to attack Washington’s high pickup points with an easy read to Simons on the opposite wing. Washington’s rookie lottery pick Tre Johnson commits heavily to defending a Brown drive, and he’s not able to recover in time to stop Simons’ quick-trigger three.

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We also see how this spacing opens up isolation play for Boston. When Pritchard checks in for Brown, he gets this ideal situation with Johnson defending him and Minott holding Bagley in the corner. Washington at first lines up its help around the paint to offset Pritchard’s initial drive, but it’s the subtle lift up of Minott that really allows Pritchard to operate with a clear path to the basket. Bagley has to account for Minott here, and it’s great work from Boston’s “center” forcing him into a tough situation.

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With how switch-heavy a lineup of this nature has to be in order to keep an opponent from attacking the paint, communication is absolutely paramount to erasing mismatches, and this lineup struggled in that department. Handing off your assignment to a teammate has to be seamless and everyone has to be on the same page.

On this clip, Washington does a good job of clearing the paint with Bagley setting up shop on the elbow. Brown anticipates Kispert taking the Bub Carrington screen here, but is caught off guard when he cuts into the space in the paint. Hauser takes the switch, but is a step slow to react, losing leverage and fouling Kispert on the way to another 3-point play.

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This possession was a worse case of miscommunication leading to a breakdown. When Malaki Branham cuts into the paint, you see Sam Hauser point to the space he wants Walsh to occupy. Walsh, watching the ball, doesn’t see the cut until the ball’s about to hit Branham in the hands, and it’s another point blank finish for Washington’s bench unit.

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Fourth Quarter​

Time on the floor: 8:29

Lineup: Simons/White/Hauser/Gonzalez/Minott (Walsh inserted for White)

Result: 25-20

Funny enough, this was the first time we see them use a small lineup with Sarr on the floor, who doesn’t stay out there too long with the game close to garbage time.

This stretch was the longest for a small unit and easily the most successful, led in large part by Simons’ confident play attacking the open space in the halfcourt. Simons scored 13 of his 18 points in this quarter, and this clip below is the one that left the biggest impression on me as to the power of a small lineup’s pace.

Here he takes full advantage of Sarr matching up with him to start the possession, initiating his drive at the 20-second mark, wisely noting a slower-footed defender and a completely unoccupied paint behind him. Sure, your own defense is susceptible to being attacked with these lineups, but there’s also opportunity for your playmakers to hunt for their own seals, something we haven’t seen too much of this year aside from Brown.

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Here’s another instance where Sarr is picked on before checking out. He’s slightly chipped by a Gonzalez cut, which certainly plays a factor in him being so slow to contest the Minott three, but it’s where he starts the possession that’s important. He does not want to be on the slot guarding Minott in any capacity. Even if he isn’t hit by Hugo, he’s still likely to be a step too slow to stop Minott from getting an easy look.

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It is worth noting that the trend of switch communication did still prove to be an issue for this group, and it’s clearly something that needs work if we are to see more of these lineup variations. This possession particularly drew a heated response from Mazzulla. Minott should be taking the switch here, but stays tied to his man, leaving Walsh to play catch up as Branham strikes for another layup.

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It’s hard to tell how often we’ll be seeing these kinds of lineups over the course of the season, but what Game #9 tells us is that the rotation is not set in stone. Thinking otherwise is simply small-minded (pun intended).

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/articles/124252/honey-the-celtics-shrunk-their-lineup

 

[Boston Celtics]

Boston Celtics (4-5) at Orlando Magic (3-5) Game #10 11/7/25

Boston Celtics (4-5) at Orlando Magic (3-5)
Friday, November 7, 2025
7:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #10 Road Game #5
Emerates NBA Cup Game #2
TV: NBCSB, FDSNFL, NBA-LP
Radio: Sirius XM, 98.5 Sports Hub, 104.5 The Beat
Kia Center

The Celtics visit the Orlando Magic for the 2nd of 4 games for the Emerates NBA Cup. This is the 1st of 4 meetings between these teams this season. They will meet in Orlando again in 2 days on November 9. They will meet in Boston on November 23 and on April 12. The Celtics are 1-0 in NBA Cup play in Group B while this is Orlando’s first NBA Cup game.

The Celtics won the series 2-1 last season. The Celtics won 1 game in Boston and 1 game in Orlando and the Magic won on game in Orlando. The Celtics are 76-57 overall all time against the Magic. They are 26-39 all time in games played in Orlando. The Celtics are 12-10 against the Magiic in the playoffs, including a 4-1 win in last year’s playoffs.

The Magic have made a few changes since last season. Their biggest move was to trade Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and 4 first round picks to Memphis in exchange for Desmond Bane. So far, Bane has struggled somewhat with his new team. They signed Jamal Cain and Colin Castleton to 2 Way contracts. They signed Tyus Jones as a free agent. Finally, they traded for the rights to Noah Penda from Boston in exchange for the rights to Amari Williams and Max Shulga.

After this game at Orlando, the Celtics will have another game at Orlando on Sunday and then a game at Philadelphia. Then they have 2 games at home against Memphis and the LA Clippers. Then it is one game on the road at Brooklyn before playing Brooklyn, Orlando, and Detroit at home. The home game against Brooklyn will also be an Emerates NBA Cup game.

After this game, the Magic will play the Celtics at home on Sunday and at home against Portland. They then head out on the road to play one game at New York before playing onr game at home against Brooklyn. Then it’s one game at Houston before a 3 game home stand against Golden State, the LA Clippers and New York. Then it’s a 3 game road trip through Boston, Philadelphia and Detroit.

Jayson Tatum remains out for this game as he rehabs from the torn Achilles that he suffered in last year’s playoffs. Xavier Tillman will also miss this game for personal reasons. For the Magic, Moritz Wagner has yet to debut this season and is expected to miss this game. I’m expecting the Celtics to start the same lineup as they did on Wednesday. I’ve listed the starters from the Magic’s game notes.

Probable Starting Matchups
PG: Derrick White vs Jalen Suggs

SG: Payton Pritchard vs Desmond Bane

SF: Jaylen Brown vs Franz Wagner

PF: Josh Minott vs Paolo Banchero

C: Neemias Queta vs Wendell Carter, Jr.

Celtics Reserves
Anfernee Simons
Hugo Gonzalez
Jordan Walsh
Sam Hauser
Luka Garza
Baylon Scheierman
Chris Boucher

2-Way Players
Ron Harper, Jr
Max Shulga
Amari Williams

Injuries/Out
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out
Xavier Tillman (personal reasons) out

Head Coach
Joe Mazzulla

Magic Reserves
Goga Bitadze
Anthony Black
Tristan da Silva
Jett Howard
Jonathan Isaac
Tyus Jones
Noah Penda
Jase Richardon

2-Way Players
Jamal Cain
Colin Castleton
Orlando Robinson

Injuries/Out
Moritz Wagner (knee) out

Head Coach
Jamahl Mosley

Key Matchups
Josh Minott vs Paolo Banchero
Banchero is leading the Magic with 23.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. He is shooting 44.6% from the field and 24.2% from beyond the arc. The Celtics need to stay with him on defense, especially in the paint. They also have to box him out to prevent him from grabbing rebounds as he has been strong on the boards.

Jaylen Brown vs Franz Wagner
Wagner is playing very well for the Magic and is averaging 22 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He is shooting 49.6% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc. The Celtics need to keep him off the 3 point line and defend him well to avoid a big offensive game from him.

Honorable Mention
Payton Pritchard vs Desmond Bane
Bane has struggled somewhat to begin the season with his new team. He is averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. He is shooting 41.4% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. His stats are down from the 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists that he averaged last season. The Celtics need to defend him well as he can break out at any time.

Keys to the Game
Defense – Defense is always the key to winning games. The Celtics were second in the preseason with a defensive rating of 100.2, so they are capable of playing good defense. The Celtics are now 12th with a defensive rating of 112.7. The Magic are 14th with a defensive rating of 114.3. The Celtics picked up their defense against the Wizard and they need to keep that up and play tough lock down defense in this game.

Rebound – Rebounding may be the biggest key to winning right now since the Celtics’ 5 losses are largely because they weren’t able to rebound. The Magic are 10th with 45.9 rebounds per game while the Celtics are 18th with 42.6 rebounds per game. They simply have to fight harder to grab rebounds than the Magic. Much of rebounding is effort as evidenced by Payton Pritchard grabbing 10 rebounds against the Pistons and averaging 4 rebounds per game. Every Celtic has got to crash the boards and fight for every rebound. Their effort on the boards will make all the difference.

Effort and Energy – I’ve already mentioned that the Celtics need to put out more effort on the boards but they have to play with more effort overall for all 4 quarters. In their 4 wins, the Celtics played harder and with more energy than their opponents. That has to be their identity this season. They have to play harder on defense. They have to rebound harder. They have to play with energy and extra effort for every possession. They can’t allow the Magic to play harder than them.

To 3 or Not to 3 – The Celtics shot just 21.6% from 3 against the Jazz. They are 29th in the league, averaging just 31.2% from beyond the arc. It’s not just one Celtic who is struggling to hit their 3’s, it is almost everyone on the team. They need to work on their spacing and focus on their shooting. If they struggle early in the game, they need to score in the midrange or in the paint and not continue to brick 3’s the entire game. Against the Wizards, they attempted fewer 3’s and scored 52 points in the paint. If the 3’s still aren’t falling, they need to go inside once again.

Consistency – The Celtics have been able to build a lead in their losses. They led by 13 against the 76ers, 8 against the Knicks, 17 against the Pistons and 14 against the Jazz. However, they weren’t able to keep or build on those leads. Against the 76ers, they built a 24 point lead but won by just 1 point. They need to play well on both ends of the court for all 4 quarters and not allow the Magic to build a lead or to overcome a Celtics’ lead. The Celtics know how to play to win, but they have to play that way consistently and not just for 1 or 2 quarters.

X-Factors
Road Game – The Celtics are playing on the road. They are facing distractions of travel and playing in an unfamiliar arena in front of hostile fans. Although, the last time the Celtics played in Orlando, there was a huge contingent of Celtics fans in the arena. They need to shake off those distractions and keep their focus on playing the game.

Officiating – Officiating can always be an X-Factor. In some games, you don’t even notice the referees and in other games, they seem to make the game all about them. Some crews call the game tight and others let the teams play. Some crews favor one of the teams while others call it fairly. No matter how the game is called, the Celtics must adjust and not allow the officiating to take away from their focus.

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Jaylen Brown, Celtics remain encouraged as losses mount

ORLANDO — Midway through the fourth quarter, the Celtics had completely erased a 16-point deficit to take a 1-point lead.

Only six more solid minutes, and the Celtics could improve to 5-5, with an impressive win over the Orlando Magic under their belt.

Then came a sequence of game-shifting plays.

After securing a loose ball, Josh Minott inadvatertantly passed to Anthony Black under the Magic basket. Black quickly laid it in, and Orlando regained the lead.

Jaylen Brown, who finished with 32 points and was on fire for much of the night, missed his next three shots. Neemias Queta rushed a layup, and followed that miss with a frustration transition take foul that preceded a Desmond Bane three-pointer.

A Wendell Carter Jr. top-of-the-key three felt like the final dagger; in three minutes time, a 1-point Celtics lead had turned into a 9-point deficit.

As such, despite holding steady with the Magic on the glass (both teams grabbed 44 boards) and turnovers (the Boston forced one more than the Orlando), the Celtics fell, 123-110.

Joe Mazzulla didn’t deny the significance of those fourth quarter plays postgame, but noted he liked the Celtics’ effort.

“Every game’s the same,” Mazzulla said. “It always comes down to pockets of that. If it’s a blowout, they don’t they get talked over, and we talk about other stuff. In this situation, those get magnified, right? And I think that’s the growth that we just have to continue to fight for as a team — we brought the effort and the physicality, we gotta bring the execution. And, in a game of swings like that, where it’s close throughout most of it, those play the matter, and they’re magnified, and we just gotta get better.”

Payton Pritchard, who poured in a season-high 27 points, echoed that sentiment.

“I’m proud of how we fought back, stayed in it, because this is a team that kind of punks us on the boards,” Pritchard said. “It didn’t feel like we got out-physicaled.”

The Celtics aren’t used to looking for silver linings in losses. As head coach, Mazzulla has never led the team to fewer than 57 wins. Everyone has denied the notion of a gap year, and Jaylen Brown — who has never missed the playoffs in his 9-year NBA career — said his goal is for the Celtics to make the NBA Finals.

Still, though Brown expressed frustration with the officiating after Friday’s loss, he acknowledged there’s been reason for encouragement.

“I think we’re growing,” Brown said. “I think we’re getting better. I’m like what I’m seeing from certain guys, and that’s the most important thing, continuing to get better. We’re not an organization or fanbase that makes excuses, especially games that we feel like we can win, but it’s a part of the learning curve and process. It’s still early in the season, and we got to continue to fight — I’m gonna continue to fight, continue to help my teammates get better.”

On opening night, the Celtics lost at the buzzer after Pritchard missed two game-winner attempts. On Monday against the Utah Jazz, they lost in similar heartbreaking fashion when Jusuf Nurkik hit a game-winner putback.

“You could look at the season and it could be completely different if we won two games that were supposed to — Opening Night and against Utah, and then we’re sitting, what 6-4?” Pritchard said. “A lot of people would be looking at it a lot different. But it’s the first 10 games. Now, we got another set of another 10 games. Can we make progress each 10 games and keep getting better and better? That’s the outlook we’re looking at.”

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/articles/124359/jaylen-brown-celtics-magic-payton-pritchard

 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/8/25

Herald Celtics seeing ‘progress’ from new roster amid inconsistent start to season

Jaylen Brown says refs ‘made their point’ in Celtics’ loss to Magic: ‘I’ll keep my mouth shut’

Celtics fade in final minutes in NBA Cup loss to Magic

Globe Jaylen Brown seemingly criticizes officiating again following Celtics’ loss to Magic

Magic pull away, beat Celtics despite another big Jaylen Brown game: 8 takeaways

Teaching young players how to win in today’s NBA is an arduous, tricky task

Jaylen Brown’s irritation with game officials grows in Celtics’ loss to Magic

Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side – Magic 11/7/25

CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown is guiding Celtics through brutal reality he knew was coming

Ten takeaways as Boston loses late in Orlando

With another tumble came another painful reminder of Celtics’ “learning curve”

Jaylen Brown, Celtics remain encouraged as losses mount

Celtics drop first NBA Cup game, lost to Magic 123-110

CLNS Media Celtics Need More from Anfernee Simons After First Half Benching at Magic

Celtics .com Keys to the Game: Magic 123, Celtics 110

NBC Sports Boston Celtics-Magic recap: Orlando overcomes Jaylen’s 32 points with crunch-time run

NESN Jaylen Brown To Keep ‘Mouth Closed,’ After Refs ‘Made Their Point’

Jaylen Brown Receives Hilarious Advice About Painted Hair From Analyst

$195.8 Million Forward Suggested As Ideal Celtics Trade Target

Mass Live Former Celtics center suffers injury with new team

Jaylen Brown makes cryptic officiating comment after cold fourth quarter in Celtics loss

Boston Celtics guard shows strength after brutal start in Magic loss

Payton Pritchard starting to climb out of slump to open Celtics season

Jaylen Brown is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Friday’s loss to Magic

4 takeaways as Boston Celtics lose to Magic in NBA Cup play

Celtics Wire Jaylen Brown sees growth in Celtics loss to ORL; officiating not so much

Celtics jersey history No. 42 – David Lee (2015-16)

Today in Boston Celtics history: Sanders, Carroll born; Driggers, Searcy debut

Magic pick up NBA Cup win over Celtics in first game of back-to-back

The Athletic Jaylen Brown says refs made point in Celtics’ loss to Magic: ‘I’ll keep my mouth closed’

Boston Sports Journal Karalis: The swings of the Celtics season keep coming as they try to figure out what sticks

BSJ Game Report: Magic 123, Celtics 110 – Brown drops 32, but C’s fall apart late

Hardwood Houdini Opponents found a Celtics weak spot (and they’re abusing it)

Neemias Queta touched by Joe Mazzulla’s grand gesture

Celtics’ growing pains became brutal reality in Magic meltdown

Jaylen Brown reveals the message he received loud and clear in loss to the Magic

CLNS Media/YouTube LIVE Garden Report: Celtics Collapse Late vs Magic | Postgame Show on CLNS Media

4 Celtics Silver Linings from Loss to Magic | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

Payton Pritchard Postgame Interview | Celtics Lose to Magic 123-110

Jaylen Brown COMPLAINS About NBA Referees “They Made their point.” Celtics Postgame Interview

Joe Mazzulla (FULL) Postgame Interview | Celtics Lose to Magic 123-110

Anfernee Simons on Being BENCHED in 1st half vs Magic | Celtics Postgame Interview (FULL) 11-7

SI/YouTube The Celtics’ Shaky Start & Search For Consistency | Chris Mannix & Evan Turner

Sportskeeda “Let’s Stop This Madness”: Rapper Rick Ross Savagely Destroys Jaylen Brown After Hairline Spray Gaffe Leaves Third Victim in Humiliation

SI .com Suggs, DaSilva sink Celtics in key win, and other Magic takeaways

Kevin Garnett Reveals Why Celtics Teammate Paul Pierce Never Won MVP

Hoops Rumors Celtics Notes: Brown, White, Walsh, Simons

Blue Man Hoop Celtics might gift Warriors ideal Stephen Curry teammate if early form persists

Orlando Magic Daily Orlando Magic rediscovered their most important trait

Locked on Celtics IDENTITY: Orlando Magic show GRIT as Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane deliver pivotal WIN over Celtics

The Lead The Boston Celtics Should Extend Josh Minott

NBA/YouTube CELTICS at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 7, 2025

TalkBasket Jaylen Brown: All of those guys from last year being missing makes a big difference

Bleacher Report Predicting Every NBA Team’s Best G League Prospect

Fan Recap Celtics Champion Linked to Mavericks Amid Rising Tatum Concerns

Audacy 7 takeaways as Celtics drop another winnable game to Magic

The Sun Chronicle Chris Young: NBA title hopes appear to be in Celtics’ rear-view mirror

Fadeaway World Boston Celtics Fall To Orlando Magic 110-123: 5 Reasons Why

Clutch Points Exclusive: A ‘relentless’ journey forged Payton Pritchard’s championship DNA, new Lucky Energy campaign

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