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Analysis: Celtics have an average victory margin that puts them in elite club

Mar. 26, 2024 05:56 AM EDT

No team in NBA history has more wins than the Boston Celtics. No franchise has more championships than the Celtics, who are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 apiece. They built the dynasty of NBA dynasties with eight consecutive championship seasons spanning parts of the 1950s and 1960s; no...

Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118

Mar. 25, 2024 23:31 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — De’Andre Hunter could’ve held the ball and forced the Celtics to foul. Instead, he let it fly. Considering what the Atlanta Hawks had done, rallying from a 30-point deficit against NBA-leading Boston, it was only appropriate the shot hit nothing...

Tatum, Hauser, Horford lead way as NBA-leading Celtics beat Bulls 124-113 for 9th straight win

Mar. 23, 2024 23:41 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Whether Jayson Tatum is missing a game or Jaylen Brown is sitting out the next night, the Boston Celtics just keep rolling along. Make it nine straight wins now for the team with the NBA's best record. Tatum scored 26 points, Sam Hauser and Al Horford added 23...

Jaylen Brown scores 33 points, NBA-leading Celtics beat Pistons 129-102 for 8th straight win

Mar. 22, 2024 23:08 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics won their eighth straight game, beating the short-handed Detroit Pistons 129-102 on Friday night. “It's an honor to coach Jaylen when is playing like this,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. “He's...

Celtics open big lead, hold on to beat Bucks without Giannis, 122-119

Mar. 20, 2024 23:21 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley made a spin move in the lane, floated a jumper over Boston's Luke Kornet and then headed back on defense in a crouch, holding his hand a few inches above the floor to mock the Celtics center. Too small? No, too...

Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday

Mar. 20, 2024 15:31 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics. The Bucks released an injury report Wednesday afternoon that ruled the two-time MVP out due to an issue with his left hamstring....

Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics' 119-94 win over Detroit

Mar. 18, 2024 23:05 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night. Boston star Jayson Tatum missed the game because of a right ankle injury, but the...

Celtics star Jayson Tatum sidelined Monday night vs Pistons with ankle injury

Mar. 18, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of a right ankle injury. It's the fourth time the team’s leading scorer will be sidelined this season. Tatum, who is averaging 27.1 points and also leads...

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

Mar. 17, 2024 21:50 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum also scored 30 points with six 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Celtics hit 24 shots from beyond the...

Booker scores 21, Suns use balanced scoring and hold off 4th quarter rally to beat Hornets 107-96

Mar. 15, 2024 22:17 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Devin Booker led a balanced Phoenix attack with 21 points and 11 assists as the Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-96 on Friday night for their fourth win in six games. Grayson Allen and Bradley Beal each scored 15 points, and Jusuf Nurkic chipped in with 13...