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Why Jaylen Brown believed he ‘cost (Celtics) the game’ in loss to Thunder Jaylen Brown believed his failure to match the Thunder’s physicality in Wednesday’s Celtics loss “cost us the game.”

"I didn't meet the level of physicality tonight."

"I couldn't get anything going on either side of the ball."

Between his six fouls and his zero free-throw attempts, Jaylen Brown believed he "cost (the Celtics) the game" in their home loss to OKC. www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/13/j...

Celtics can’t keep pace with Thunder as OKC sweeps season series with 118-112 win For the second time in five days, TD Garden played host to a potential NBA Finals preview Wednesday night. This one ended in disappointment for the defending champs.

The season series between the Celtics and Thunder finished 2-0 in OKC's favor.

The top dogs in the West rode another standout performance from their NBA MVP front-runner to a 118-112 win at TD Garden. www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/12/c...

Celtics’ playoff seeding all but set with 18 games remaining The NBA playoffs are more than a month away, but the Celtics’ seeding already is all but secured.

There's more than a month still to go in the NBA regular season, but the Celtics' playoff seeding is all but set.

Surveying Boston's remaining schedule -- the league's second-easiest -- and its three most likely first-round matchups: www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/10/c...

Patriots free agency thus far:

Spillane was a highly productive 2-year starter in Las Vegas. He had 158 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 sacks and 7 PBUs last season.

Spillane entered the league as a UDFA under Mike Vrabel Tennessee in 2018.

At 6-foot-1 and 229 pounds, he represents the Pats' new prototype at LB.

Most of the #Patriots top free-agent targets remain available: WR Chris Godwin, DT Milton Williams and CB Charvarius Ward among others.

Inside the team's plans for this week, from me and
@dougkyed.bsky.social: www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/02/i...

Celtics in awe of Al Horford after standout game vs. LeBron James, Lakers “I was just watching him, and I was like, ‘Man, this guy’s a future Hall of Famer. I get to watch this for free.’”

"Frankly, Al Horford is awesome still."

"I’m the biggest Al Horford fan there is. I love that guy.”

"I was like, 'Man, this guy’s a future Hall of Famer. I get to watch this for free.'"

On the latest standout showing from the Celtics' elder statesman: www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/09/c...

Celtics-Lakers lives up to Finals preview hype as Boston beats LA in thriller Fans willing to pay the exorbitant ticket prices were treated to one heck of a basketball game Saturday night at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 111-101 amid a playoff atmosphere on Caus…

A Finals preview? Jayson Tatum wouldn't go there. But he, his teammates and Joe Mazzulla agreed: Celtics-Lakers was more than one of 82.

It was a game they badly wanted to win. And they did.

"Tonight," Jaylen Brown said, "was a good day for basketball." www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/08/c...

Payton Pritchard, Derrick White make NBA history as Celtics beat Trail Blazers A historic 3-point explosion by Payton Pritchard and Derrick White led the shorthanded Celtics to a 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers.

One word to sum up what Payton Pritchard and Derrick White did vs. Portland: "Unbelievable"

Pritchard, White and Al Horford used it eight times to describe the Celtics guards' 84-point, 19-three explosion that broke NBA and franchise records. www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/05/p...

Inside Al Horford’s ‘elite’ performance vs. Nikola Jokic in Celtics’ win over Nuggets Al Horford’s performance against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was hailed as “elite” and “amazing” by Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.

After yesterday's Celtics win, Al Horford shared a post on his Instagram. "Ainda estou aqui," it read -- translation: I'm still here.

It was a fitting description of the 38-year-old's game vs. Nikola Jokic, which his coach hailed as "elite" and "amazing." www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/03/i...

Celtics snap skid with 110-103 win over Nikola Jokic, Nuggets The Celtics avoided their first three-game losing streak of the season Sunday with a gritty 110-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden.

An "elite" Al Horford game vs. Nikola Jokic, clutch contributions from Derrick White and dirty work from a hobbled Jaylen Brown powered the Celtics past the Nuggets. www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/02/c...

Celtics’ Jrue Holiday opens up about injury, unsure of return timeline: ‘They just told me that I broke my finger’ “It’s the first time. I’ve jammed a lot of fingers but never really had this before, I don’t think.”

"It's the first time. I’ve jammed a lot of fingers but never really had this before, I don’t think."

Jrue Holiday is sidelined with an injury he'd never heard of until this week.

When will the veteran guard return? He's not sure. www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/02/c...

Kristaps Porzingis admits he had ‘terrible’ game in Celtics’ loss to Pistons One of the Celtics’ most consistent players admitted he “was terrible” in Wednesday night’s blowout loss to Detroit.

“We just had a bad game, to be honest, and me especially. I was terrible tonight."

No sugarcoating from Kristaps Porzingis after he struggled in the Celtics' lopsided loss to Detroit. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/27/k...

Celtics’ winning streak ends with blowout loss to red-hot Pistons The Celtics’ six-game win streak is over, snuffed out by one of the NBA’s hottest and most surprising teams.

Plagued by turnovers, bullied in the paint and outpaced in transition, the Celtics had their six-game win streak snapped in a blowout loss to the surging Pistons.

Up next: a seven-game homestand packed with matchups vs. title contenders. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/26/c...

Celtics showing major improvement in three key areas during February resurgence The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 games — and remedied three important issues in the process.

During their six-week swoon, the Celtics routinely blew late leads, couldn't win at home and struggled mightily with their preferred starting five on the floor.

They've addressed all three of those issues during their February resurgence. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/24/c...

Celtics notebook: How joyful Derrick White helped deny Knicks’ comeback bid Fully recovered from his prolonged January slump, Derrick White helped the Celtics stiff-arm a spirited Knicks comeback in their latest win. Here’s how:

"He’s one of the best point guards in the league, and when he plays like that, we’re a different team."

Fully recovered from his prolonged January slump, Derrick White helped the Celtics stiff-arm a spirited Knicks comeback in one clutch sequence. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/23/c...

Celtics survive Knicks rally, pull away late for fifth straight win The Celtics improved to 3-0 against the rival Knicks on Sunday, withstanding a second-half rally to win 118-115 at TD Garden.

"The guys we have on the team can make it really difficult for them."

The Knicks spent big to close the gap between themselves and the Celtics.

But after three meetings (and three blowouts) that gap remains as large as ever. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/23/c...

Why Joe Mazzulla invited Patriots coach Mike Vrabel to Celtics practice The Celtics had two head coaches present at Saturday morning’s practice. One, of course, was Joe Mazzulla. The other: Mazzulla’s new Patriots counterpart, Mike Vrabel.

"The four people that have these jobs, for however long they have it, there's got to be a brotherhood there."

Why Joe Mazzulla invited Mike Vrabel to today's Celtics practice: www.bostonherald.com?p=5357286

Brad Stevens explains Celtics trade, reveals top priority post-deadline Why did the Celtics trade Jaden Springer? What’s next on their to-do list? Brad Stevens dished on both topics after the NBA trade deadline.

Why did the Celtics trade Jaden Springer? And what's next on their to-do list with two open roster spots?

Brad Stevens answered both of those questions after a trade deadline day that was "boring as hell" for Boston. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/06/b...

What’s next for Celtics after cost-cutting Jaden Springer trade? The Celtics didn’t wait until trade deadline day to make their first move, reportedly shipping Jaden Springer to Houston on Wednesday.

The Celtics extended their five-year streak of trade deadline deals by shipping Jaden Springer's salary to Houston. And they probably aren't done.

A look at what could be next for Boston, which now has two open roster spots: www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/05/c...

Derrick White’s big fourth quarter powers Celtics to statement win over East-leading Cavs The Celtics made a statement Tuesday night against the East-leading Cavaliers, winning 112-105 in Cleveland.

An explosive fourth quarter from Derrick White and a huge game from the Al Horford-led bench powered the Celtics to a statement win over first-place Cleveland.

Boston is 7-2 in its last nine and now riding its first four-game win streak since November. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/04/d...

Celtics overcome 26-point deficit to stun Sixers in largest comeback since 2021 The Celtics completed the largest comeback of the Joe Mazzulla era Sunday night, shocking the Philadelphia 76ers in a 118-110 victory.

The Celtics played one of their worst first halves of the season and trailed by 26 in the third quarter -- then staged the largest comeback of the Joe Mazzulla era to stun the 76ers.

Celtics 118, Sixers 110. www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/02/c...

What shocking Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade means for Celtics The Mavericks stunned the NBA by trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Here’s how that blockbuster deal could impact the Celtics.

Some thoughts on the out-of-nowhere, middle-of-the-night Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis blockbuster, the fallout from which the Celtics will see firsthand over the next five weeks: www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/02/w...

With last night's win over the Bulls, the Celtics improved to 14-1 this season in games after a loss. Their margin of victory in those bounce-back W's:

15
4
25
19
24
25
37
54
12
1
27
40
15
22

Another positive development for the Celtics: Their starting lineup with Porzingis is finally starting to play to its potential.

First 10 games together this season : -11.8 net rating, 5-5 record

Last five games together: 22.5 net rating, 4-1 record

Kristaps Porzingis’ 3-point bonanza powers Celtics to blowout win over Bulls Kristaps Porzingis looked all the way back as the Celtics blew out the shorthanded Bulls 122-100 at TD Garden.

Kristaps Porzingis has preached patience since his return from offseason surgery.

But he’s now been one of Boston’s best players for close to a month, and he looked all the way back last night, hitting eight threes in a 122-100 rout of the Bulls. www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/29/k...

Jaden Springer hopes to stay with Celtics amid trade rumors: ‘I love this team’ Rumored as a potential trade candidate ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 6 deadline, Jaden Springer hopes to stick around with the Celtics.

Caught up with Jaden Springer this morning. He's the Celtics' most logical trade candidate ahead of next Thursday's deadline but hopes he stays put.

"Of course (I want to stay). I love this team, man." www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/29/j...

Joe Mazzulla blames himself for Celtics loss after Rockets win at buzzer “Those last two plays are on me. Those are my fault.” Joe Mazzulla pointed the finger at himself after the Celtics dropped a 114-112 thriller to the Rockets on Monday night.

"Those last two plays are on me. Those are my fault."

"Our guys played great for 47:30, and I didn't help them close it at the end."

Joe Mazzulla pointed the finger at himself after the Celtics dropped a 114-112 thriller to the Rockets. www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/27/j...

Historic Dillon Brooks performance continued concerning trend for Celtics “He hit 10 threes tonight. It’s tough. We didn’t account for that at all.”

"Our game plan, nobody would’ve expected Dillon Brooks to hit 10 threes."

"We didn’t account for that at all."

Dillon Brooks became the latest entry on a long list of 3-point outliers to burn the Celtics of late. Bad luck, or cause for concern? www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/28/h...

Celtics rule out starter, key reserve for home matchup with Rockets The Celtics ruled out two rotation players for their Monday night matchup with the Rockets.

Latest on the Celtics' injury situation:

-Derrick White and Sam Hauser out tonight vs. Houston

-Al Horford up

-Jrue Holiday "old," but playing

More: www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/27/c...