Celtics

Cedric Maxwell reflects on the fights, hatred (food was left!) and future of Celtics-Sixers rivalry

Few teams in the NBA have ever had a rivalry as intense as the Celtics and Sixers. The two teams have battled it out a league-record 20 times in the...

Horford (26 points) torches Sixers as Celtics cruise in series opener

The Milwaukee Bucks had no one who could guard Al Horford. That trend continued on Monday night against the Philadelphia Sixers.

Video: Al Horford – ‘Our team defense has to be there for us to have a chance’

Video: Terry Rozier – ‘No matter who’s on the floor, we’re well-coached’

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 117, Sixers 101 — Offense puts on a show

Everything you need to know about the Celtics’ 117-101 win over the Sixers in quickie form.

Final: Celtics 117, Sixers 101 — No Jaylen, no problem with career-nights for Tatum, Rozier

With Jaylen Brown sidelined with a right hamstring injury, the pressure was on the C’s youngsters to take on additional responsibility with another top scorer out of the fold. Terry...

Scouting the Sixers: Why the Celtics have a realistic chance to pull off the upset

The Celtics are beaten up and the Sixers are well rested after beating the Heat in five games. Philadelphia also has won 20 of their last 21 games overall dating...

Big 3 Podcast: Previewing Celtics-Sixers

In the latest edition of the Big 3 Podcast, I’m joined by Rich Levine to discuss the second round matchup between the Sixers and Celtics, why Vegas might be overvaluing...

Jaylen Brown doubtful for Game 1 vs. Sixers but could play early during series

Jaylen Brown is not expected to play during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Sixers, but the 21-year-old seems to have avoided a lengthy absence after suffering...

NBA Notebook: Leftover thoughts on Celtics-Bucks, Paul George’s decision hangs over Thunder offseason

The Celtics closed the door on a talented Bucks team at the Garden on Saturday night. With a quick turnaround looming to a second-round matchup with the Sixers, a few...

Dr. Flynn: Examining Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury and possible return timetable vs. Sixers

Jaylen Brown exited the Celtics Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a right hamstring injury late in the first half.

How Semi Ojeleye saved the Celtics’ season

There were plenty of Game 7 Celtics heroes to go around Saturday night at the TD Garden. Terry Rozier and Al Horford set playoff career-highs with 26 points. Jayson Tatum...

Bedard: Jaylen Brown (hamstring) says he’ll be ok – he better be vs. 76ers

Even with just two points in his 16 minutes before the injury in Game 7, Jaylen Brown was the Celtics' second-leading scorer in the series (17.9 points). He led the...

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 112, Bucks 96 — Offense comes alive just in time

Everything you need to know about the Celtics’ 112-96 win over the Bucks in quickie form.

Video: Marcus Morris – ‘Probably the best game I’ve ever played in’

Video: Jaylen Brown – ‘Whatever it takes … I wouldn’t miss this next series for the world’

Video: Jayson Tatum on his first Game 7 experience, Philly matchup

Final: Celtics 112, Bucks 96 – Rozier, Horford each score 26 to key Game 7 win

The Celtics’ offense needed someone to step up in Game 7 and nearly the entire starting lineup proved to be up to the challenge. Terry Rozier and Al Horford both...

Less Marcus Morris, more Al Horford and other adjustments to watch for in Game 7

The Celtics will be playing for their season on Saturday night in what will be second Game 7 for the team in as many seasons. With the Bucks adjusting their...