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Peyton Watson shoots lights out to lead Nuggets past Celtics
Peyton Watson scored 30 points and Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 17 assists to lead the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night., ,Watson made 6 of his 7 3-point attempts, including a 3-pointer that put Denver up 106-93...

Payton Pritchard leads balanced effort as Celtics upend Raptors
Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his 33 points in the third quarter and added 10 assists and seven rebounds Saturday night as the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-96.,Derrick White and Anfernee Simons each added 15 points for the Celtics, who won two in a row on a back-to-back.,...
Why a Jayson Tatum–Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Actually Makes Sense
A bold case for a Jayson Tatum–Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and why both the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks would benefit....

Payton Pritchard’s season-high 42 helps Celtics hold off Cavaliers
Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points and Jaylen Brown collected his fourth career triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, allowing the visiting Boston Celtics to edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on Sunday.,Cleveland trailed 110-99 with 1:49 remaining but had an oppor...

Pistons eye franchise history, 14th straight win vs. Celtics
The Detroit Pistons can establish a franchise record by winning their 14th straight game when they visit the Boston Celtics for an NBA Cup game Wednesday., ,Detroit extended its winning streak to 13 games by earning a 122-117 victory at Indiana on Monday. The win improved Detroit's road record to 7-...

Celtics rally in fourth quarter to split two-game set in Orlando
A fourth-quarter run and late flurry of 3-pointers helped the Boston Celtics take the second leg in a pair of road games with the Orlando Magic, 111-107 on Sunday.,Orlando took the first game in two straight matchups with Boston, a 123-110 decision on Friday in NBA Cup group-stage competition. The C...

Jaylen Brown puts up 35 as Celtics extend hex over Wizards
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 35 points to help the Boston Celtics end a two-game losing streak with a 136-107 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.,Brown shot 13 of 21 from the floor and made 7 of 9 free-throw attempts. He also had five rebounds and five assists.,Josh Minot...
Three NBA Teams Poised to Shock the League This Season
The NBA preseason is revealing surprise contenders. Here’s why the Celtics, Warriors, and Trail Blazers could actually shock the league in 2025....
Without Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window Closed
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury has derailed the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 title chances. Even if he returns this season, the team lacks the depth to contend....
Best NBA MVP Longshot Bets for 2025: Odds, Predictions, and More
NBA MVP odds and predictions for the 2025 season, including Victor Wembanyama’s candidacy, Nikola Jokic’s case, and longshot picks like Banchero, Brown, and Flagg....
Jayson Tatum's Path Back to Boston Requires a Year Off
Jayson Tatum’s absence could be exactly what the Boston Celtics need to reset and rediscover team basketball as the team enters their next chapter as a unit....
Jayson Tatum Achilles Injury Opens Window for Eastern Conference Contenders
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury shakes up the East, opening the door for contenders like the Knicks, Pacers and Cavaliers to make a title push this season and beyond....