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The Boston Celtics annihilated the Charlotte Hornets Friday night during each team’s second NBA Cup game. Let’s dive into why the margin of victory matters, beyond the NBA Cup standings, as well as Jayson Tatum finding his flow state and logging one of the most impressive quarters of his entire career.

Be afraid. Be very afraid! Boston’s three-headed center monster of Neemias Queta, Mitchell Robinson and Luka Garza is beginning to take form after a dominant all-around performance Wednesday night against Milwaukee. The trio combined for 27 rebounds, 23 points, three blocks and two steals to fuel the Boston Celtics’ win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. And let’s not forget about Paul George and Derrick White teaming up as a clutch duo to score the final 10 points of the game for Boston to seal the win. Let’s dive into it all in the latest episode of SOUND OFF.

Offense was tough to come by for the Celtics as they played for the second time in as many days, and against one of the elite teams in the NBA. The C's set a new season low for scoring as they played for the first time without Paul George. We dive into what went wrong, what looked off about the Celtics, what adjustments Joe Mazzulla implemented, and what we should look out for moving forward this month.

Mitchell Robinson was out Sunday in Orlando due to rest, making this matchup the first “next-man-up” game of the season for the Boston Celtics. Luckily for them, they had Neemias Queta and Luka Garza ready to deliver in their increased roles. We break down how the big men excelled in their own ways, plus dive into Boston’s multiple responses to Orlando’s runs during the fourth quarter, and continued praise for Paul George’s defense.

Payton Pritchard was the center of an offensive juggernaut during the first half of Friday’s NBA Cup game between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls. Pritchard scored 20 during the first half on 7-for-10 shooting and was making an impact in literally every facet of the game. Meanwhile, Paul George grabbed another three steals and continues to impress with his high level of defensive anticipation and IQ. We break it all down in the latest episode of SOUND OFF.

One of the best performances of the decorated career of one Jayson Tatum. There’s no doubt about it. His 40-point barrage against the Brooklyn Nets led the Boston Celtics to an overtime victory on the second night of a back-to-back, and it was all in historic fashion that places him next to Larry Bird in Celtics history. Marc D’Amico dives into the performance, the game-winning play, lessons learned for Boston’s big men, and Jordan Walsh’s unsung performance.

Payton Pritchard torched the Chicago Bulls for 19 points during the third quarter, tying his career high for single-quarter scoring. He led the way for Boston with 28 points, but Jayson Tatum set the tone during the first half with his downhill play that led to him scoring 19 of his own, including two buzzer-beaters, during the opening half. Plus, Hugo Gonzalez, Chris Cenac Jr. and Mike Conley got their first extended run of the season and all delivered highlight moments for Boston.

Jayson Tatum went bonkers during clutch time, delivering seven straight points off of wildly difficult shots to propel the Celtics into the winner’s circle. He bounced back from his subpar first game in a massive way to lead the C’s to victory, all while outperforming Jalen Brunson throughout the entire game – especially during the clutch. Neemias Queta also delivered a strong performance off the bench, including just the second 3-pointer of his carer, as Boston righted the ship and won its first game of the season on Opening Night at TD Garden.

The Celtics led by as many as 22 points during the second half before eventually surrendering a 23-0 run by the Pistons, which vaulted Detroit into the winner's circle. Boston couldn't stop the leak after a strong first three quarters that featured a monster debut from Paul George (38 points). We break it all down in the first SOUND OFF episode of the 2026-27 season.

We're hearing big things about the two players the Boston Celtics chose in the 2026 NBA Draft: Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27, and Dillon Mitchell at No. 40. We detail everything being said about these two guys, and what they bring to the table for Boston, in special NBA Draft edition of SOUND OFF.

It's time to react to a Game 7 for the ages between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Joe Mazzulla was using Jedi mind tricks throughout the game and that helped to make it feel like the Celtics were just a shot away from pulling off the comeback, upset win. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Neemias Queta delivered for Boston, but so too did Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for Philadelphia. Let's break it all down, including just how magical and unexpected this season was for the Celtics.

Philadelphia has forced a winner-take-all Game 7 after rattling off consecutive wins with its back against the wall. What’s our first reaction to a looming Game 7? What stood out in Game 6 that needs to change Saturday? We dive into it all here.

Joel Embiid looked like MVP-Embiid during Game 5, but he had plenty of help as Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Quentin Grimes all delivered great games for the 76ers as well. Meanwhile, after Boston led 78-70 late in the third quarter, its offense went ice cold down the stretch. You won’t believe how long the team went without scoring a field goal during the fourth quarter.

A week ago Philly fans were chanting, “We want Boston!” Just tonight they thought they had a chance to even the series up now that their former MVP, Joel Embiid, was back in the lineup. Well Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Celtics ripped the heart out of those fans during Game 4 by demolishing the Sixers by 32 points. What was the game plan? How did this happen? Let’s discuss.

The Celtics needed to come through in the clutch in order to pull off a win on the road Friday night in Philly. They delivered on that need, as Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jayson Tatum all gave Boston huge moments during a critical Game 3 win. We dive into the importance of the win – which might be more significant than meets the eye – plus dive into all of the clutch play that has teed the Celtics up nicely for Sunday’s Game 4.

They were counted out and overlooked – again. Sunday was supposed to be a blowout. The Orlando Magic had everything to play for. The Boston Celtics had nothing to play for (at least seeding-wise). Nearly all of Boston’s top players were out. Orlando was completely healthy. And what did the Celtics do? They shocked the NBA world with an incredible victory on the final night of the season to throw a wrench into the play-in tournament. Show some love for Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., Luka Garza and John Tonje, who all had career nights in the perfect exclamation point to end a magical regular season.

Think about what the Boston Celtics were perceived to be before training camp. Now recognize what they are today: the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Friday’s blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans, which featured not one, but TWO historic NBA achievements, locked in the Celtics’ playoff position. Their offense was unstoppable. And Nikola Vucevic? He’s baaaack!

Baylor Scheierman was as impressive as ever Thursday night in New York, coming off the bench for 20 points that gave the Celtics a chance to win on a night when Jaylen Brown was out with injury. We dive into Scheierman’s performance, the importance of Jayson Tatum’s emotional return to MSG, and what went wrong for Boston down the stretch.

It’s that time of year folks! Joe Mazzulla used Tuesday night’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets as an opportunity to stretch out the minutes of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Derrick white, all of whom played the entire fourth quarter to spur a game-changing run. It’s another win by the Celtics against another red-hot team – which seems to be the norm of late - even while LaMelo Ball went off for a game-high 36 points. We discuss, plus dive into the dynamic of Nikola Vucevic and Luka Garza and their roles in the rotation right now.

Boston played its first fully-healthy game of the season Sunday afternoon, and the team looked damn good while doing so. With Nikola Vucevic back after missing a month, along with Jayson Tatum and the rest of the crew, the Celtics controlled the Toronto Raptors for a 14-point win while scoring at a record pace from inside the paint. We discuss the offense, Tatum’s minutes being stretched in a way that preps him for the playoffs, and much more.

The Celtics have been making history all season. They did it again Friday night. Listen to find out the multiple historical achievements Boston notched while crushing the Milwaukee Bucks by 32 points. We also discuss the top-to-bottom, high-level play of the rotation right now, which featured a huge night Friday from Neemias Queta – which was exactly what the Celtics planned to happen.

Jaylen Brown (43 points) and Jayson Tatum (25 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists) were EXCEPTIONAL Wednesday night. Some might even say they’re heading toward “the most dangerous they’ve ever been as a duo” territory. We discuss! Plus, recapping Boston’s incredible offensive performance that featured a historic first quarter, and why there was never a reason to think that Miami had a chance to pull off a dramatic comeback.

On a night in which the Celtics were missing both Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta, they struggled to put the ball through the basket - particularly during the second half. That being said, Luka Garza shined in a spot start and is a big reason why the Celtics were tied up heading into the half. We spotlight his performance and what caused the Celtics to fade during the second half against a surging Atlanta Hawks team.

The Celtics played the hottest team in the NBA for the second time in three nights, and came away with yet another win. Tonight, they did it without Jaylen Brown, thanks to a shooting clinic from Payton Pritchard, a monster game from Jayson Tatum, and a foursome off the bench of Pritchard, Luka Garza, Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez who ignited Boston’s competitive juices in a primetime matchup against the red-hot Atlanta Hawks.

Was that not a statement, folks?! 🔥

Jaylen Brown outperformed reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Boston Celtics outperformed the reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder during a 119-109 win. Boston dominated the second half while dropping 70 points on the best defense in the NBA.

Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, and Jayson Tatum scored all 16 of his during the second half, but somehow, Boston’s offense still went silent during the decisive fourth quarter. What happened? It’s time to discuss after the Celtics went nearly six minutes without a basket of the final period.

Luka Garza was AN ANIMAL Friday night. He and Derrick White combined for 22 points during the fourth quarter to inspire a comeback on a night in which the Celtics just didn’t have their A-game. Those two, plus another 30-point game from Jaylen Brown, gave the Celtics their fourth straight win.

The Celtics had never completed an 8-0 season against the four California teams – until now. Wednesday’s win over the Warriors completed the California Sweep, all while Jaylen Brown dominated again to enter the franchise’s top 10 scoring list, and while Kristaps Porzingis was given a hero’s welcome home in his emotional return to TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown went OFF against the Phoenix Suns, piling up 41 points while setting new career highs of 19 free throw makes and 21 free throw attempts. His performance pushed the Boston Celtics past the Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on a night when Booker scored 40 of his own. Let’s discuss the unstoppable nature of Brown’s performance, plus the lockdown defense the Celtics played during crunch time.  

The Celtics had a monster game around the basket against the Washington Wizards – something that hasn’t necessarily been their strong suit this season. But thanks to strong performances from big men Neemias Queta and Luka Garza, the Celtics wound up dominating the paint against the Wizards and cruised to a win. We discuss that emphasis on the paint, while also talking about the shooting slide the Celtics have been on from 3-point range.  

We don’t do moral victories here in Boston, but… those last two losses were pretty impressive. How can that statement be true? Let’s discuss that, plus the battle between two of the leading MVP candidates in the NBA.

Another Celtics-Spurs game, another high-level competition that went down to the final minutes. Thanks to Derrick White and Ron Harper Jr. - yes, Ron Harper Jr.! - the Celtics took the Spurs down to the wire despite missing Payton Pritchard (injury) and Jaylen Brown (2Q ejection). This is all while Victor Wembanyama raised eyebrows with his elite 3-point shooting, causing Marc to think about Wemby's potential to become the GOAT.

Boston finished the regular season with a 3-0 record against the Cleveland Cavaliers, including two wins on the road, to sweep the season series. Sunday’s win featured multiple 26-point advantages, but Boston still needed Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard to snap waves of momentum from Cleveland with clutch baskets. And Baylor Scheierman earns some love, even though apparently Shaq doesn’t know who he is, and the opponent glazed over the scouting report on his 3-point shot.

After nearly 10 months of rehab, Jayson Tatum made his return Friday night for the Boston Celtics – and he looked like himself for some major stretches while piling up a monster double-double. He and Jaylen Brown fueled the Celtics to a dominant win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks, who watched rookie and Maine native Cooper Flagg return to New England for the very first time as an NBA player. On the unfortunate end of things, Nikola Vucevic suffered a fractured right ring finger, and he will now be out for the foreseeable future. Let’s discuss the impact of it all!

The Charlotte Hornets are on a run that’s reminiscent of the one the 2022 Celtics rode all the way to the NBA Finals. Charlotte continued its hot streak by downing the Celtics by 29 points Wednesday night at TD Garden behind a balanced offensive attack led by rookie star Kon Knueppel. Boston, meanwhile, struggled at both ends despite Derrick White going off for a game-high 29 points.

The list of challenges the Celtics faced Monday night was as long as a book. Yet none if it mattered. They came out and demolished the Milwaukee Bucks on the night of Giannis Antetnokounmpo’s return to continue their magical run this season. Who was the key to it all? None other than the 20-year-old rookie, Hugo Gonzalez, who got a spot start with Jaylen Brown missing the game due to illness. You won’t believe whose company Hugo now holds.

What did we just watch!?

The Celtics just put on an offensive clinic against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing what may be the greatest offensive performance in team or league history. It was all thanks to monster performances from Nikola Vucevic, Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard. Come dive in!

The absence of Jaylen Brown didn’t drag the Celtics down Tuesday night in Phoenix. Instead, Boston found a way to maintain its incredibly high level play at both ends of the court to blow out the Suns. We discuss how the Celtics continue to play at the same level every night, regardless of the circumstances, and what led to tonight’s win, including Derrick White’s all-around game, more stifling defense, and the combo of Neemias Queta and Baylor Scheierman in the starting lineup.

Payton Pritchard (30 points, 8 assists) and Jaylen Brown (32 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists) fueled the Celtics to a blowout win over the fully-loaded Lakers on a night in which a long list of Lakers Legends were in the house to honor former Lakers head coach Pat Riley after his statue was unveiled. The Celtics dominated the game from start to finish, picking the Lakers apart at both end while logging a second win by at least 20 points over Los Angeles this season.

Jaylen Brown dazzled in his first game out of the All-Star break with his third triple-double of the season. Wait until you hear some of the stats. Payton Pritchard also continued to sizzle off the bench as the Celtics offense picked the Warriors apart for the majority of the contest. Let’s dive into the good and the bad of the first game – and win – after the All-Star break.

Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic are becoming a deadly duo for the Celtics off the bench, as they combined for 45 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists Wednesday night to lead the Celtics to a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. We react to their impact, plus shine light on Jordan Walsh for his big performance off the bench as the Celtics head into the NBA All-Star break as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics made just seven 3-pointers Sunday afternoon against the Knicks, setting a new season low and tying for their lowest total in the past two seasons. The one positive from the day was Baylor Scheierman, who recorded his second double-double in the past three games that featured his new career high in rebounds.

The Celtics were on the road for the second night of a back-to-back and missing three major pieces while facing one off with one of the top teams in the NBA. None of it mattered. Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff had the available players ready to roll, and roll they did. Let’s dive into how the Celtics frustrated the Rockets so badly that their coach and one of their top players were both ejected.

Amid trade rumors across the NBA, the Celtics took the court Tuesday in Dallas and smothered the Mavericks to the tune of 110-100 behind an unlikely Big Three. Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Luka Garza combined to score 75 of Boston’s 110 points to deal Maine product and 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg a loss in his first matchup against his childhood team.

It was a perfect match: The inaugural Pioneers Classic played in Boston, and the Celtics taking it home in blowout fashion. Jaylen Brown addressed the crowd before the game, asking who the Pioneers will be of this generation, then he dropped a 30-point double-double to earn the Celtics the Pioneers Classic trophy. Anfernee Simons also sizzled off the bench with 27 points that totally changed the game.

Payton Pritchard dazzled with his elite handles and shot-making ability Friday night against the Sacramento Kings. He scored a game-high 29 points, including a season-best 22 during the first half. Neemias Queta and Baylor Scheierman also shined on a night in which the Boston Celtics were without superstar wing Jaylen Brown.

The Celtics have had one of the top offenses in the NBA all season long, but on Wednesday night, it just wasn’t clicking. Boston struggled to score throughout its matchup with the Hawks and could never turn the corner to get back into the game. Baylor Scheierman and Anfernee Simons, however, did everything they could to try to give the Celtics a shot at a dramatic comeback.

What was your favorite Jrue Holiday moment in Boston?  Celtics fans battled blizzard conditions to pack TD Garden and thank Jrue Holiday for his role in helping the Celtics to win the 2024 NBA championship. They serenaded him with a standing ovation following an emotional tribute video. The Celtics then went on to capture a win thanks in large part to Amari Williams outperforming former Celtics big man Robert Williams. We recap it all in tonight’s episode of SOUND OFF.

THE most improbable moment of the season happened to the Celtics on Saturday in Brooklyn. From Joe Mazzulla's genius decision to Hugo Gonzalez's clutch moment, we detail everything that went into the Celtics pulling off an absurd double-overtime win over the Nets.

You won’t believe the Celtics’ record when Sam Hauser is hot from long range. We dive into his performance Wednesday night, and how key his shooting is to the Boston Celtics’ success. We also go deep on Neemias Queta’s incredible consistency this month that has put him square in the race for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. Oh, and let’s not forget that Jaylen Brown did Jaylen Brown things yet again during a total team effort from the C’s.