The Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Orlando Magic 111-107, with key contributions from unlikely heroes like Payton Pritchard, Luka Garza, and Jordan Walsh, highlighting strong bench performance and individual standout moments in a crucial road victory.
The Boston Celtics showcased their resilience and strategic adaptability in a comeback victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, emphasizing their defensive strength and mental toughness, especially through key performances by Xavier Tillman and strategic game management by coach Joe Mazzulla.
The Sixers narrowly lost their NBA Cup opener to the Celtics 109-108, with Joel Embiid missing a buzzer-beater. The game highlighted offensive struggles, especially early on, but Embiid showed signs of physical progress. Defensive issues, particularly transition defense and rebounding, persisted. Tyrese Maxey played well overall, while rookie VJ Edgecombe made a strong impact, and Kelly Oubre continued to impress on both ends. The team demonstrated resilience but needs to improve consistency and execution.
The Boston Celtics secured their first home win of the season with a 125-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s strong second-quarter performance, improved rebounding, and strategic lineup adjustments by coach Joe Mazzulla, including a promising start for Josh Minott.
Jayson Tatum, sidelined indefinitely due to an Achilles injury, remains actively involved with his team and community, surprising local youth and emphasizing his commitment to giving back and recovering fully, with hopes of returning to play this season.
The New York Knicks overcame a slow start to beat the Boston Celtics 105-95, led by Jalen Brunson's 31 points, with a dominant second quarter that shifted the game in their favor. The Knicks displayed offensive balance and strong rebounding, especially on the offensive glass, and improved to 2-0 under new coach Mike Brown.
The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 105-95, overcoming a shaky second half after a dominant second quarter, with key performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, maintaining their perfect record.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla organized a playful scrimmage where his coaching staff played against the media to foster camaraderie and show that everyone is more similar than different in a competitive environment, despite the coaches' dominant victory.
Al Horford left the Celtics to join the Warriors citing winning opportunities and financial reasons, after Boston's roster changes and Tatum's injury impacted their championship prospects. He signed a two-year deal with Golden State, aiming for another title before his age becomes a limiting factor.
Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being found asleep at the wheel of his Range Rover on a Los Angeles highway following a multi-car crash. The case is under review by the Los Angeles City Attorney.
Al Horford left the Boston Celtics after four years to join the Golden State Warriors on a two-year deal, citing the opportunity to compete and win at a high level as his main motivation, and expressing excitement about his role on the Warriors' roster.
Bill Chisholm has become the new owner of the Boston Celtics, promising to do whatever it takes to win championships while maintaining the team's successful management and legacy. He leads a record-breaking $6.1 billion deal, with most of the previous ownership team staying involved, and plans to keep the team at TD Garden, supporting potential expansion into the WNBA. The team faces challenges like player injuries and salary cap restrictions, but Chisholm emphasizes a focus on winning.
New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm and the ownership group discussed their plans, emphasizing support for the team, roster flexibility, a potential new arena, and interest in bringing a WNBA team to Boston, while also reflecting on the team's future and leadership changes.
Jayson Tatum is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered last May, with hopes of returning to the Celtics, possibly this season. He emphasizes the importance of full recovery, shares his rehabilitation progress, and looks forward to playing at TD Garden again, despite the uncertainty of his return date.
Jayson Tatum revealed he cried for two hours after tearing his Achilles, feeling devastated about his career and future prospects, highlighting the emotional toll of severe injuries on athletes. The Celtics star is expected to continue rehab with no immediate return in sight.