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NBA Notebook: New-look Celtics could bring Anfernee Simons back this summer
Anfernee Simons expressed some interest in a Celtics return after the trade deadline. There's a legitimate path to it if Boston wants him back.
Simone's Six: Jaylen Brown's patience, Jayson Tatum's rhythm, and reacting to defense in Celtics-Warriors
It was a dominant victory for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. They welcomed the Golden State Warriors to TD Garden, though it was a shell of the team that could have been.
Jayson Tatum will return when he's ready - and that's the whole story
It’s been a long road to recovery for Jayson Tatum. A road that still doesn’t have an endpoint. But as he’s driven along it, observing from the passenger seat, he’s been learning. Digesting. Evolving.
Simone's Six: Jaylen Brown's reads, Baylor Scheierman's hustle, and awesome defense in Celtics-Cavaliers
Since adding James Harden at the trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hottest teams in basketball. But that didn’t matter for the Boston Celtics.
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 121, Warriors 110 - Boston holds off late Golden State surge
The word destruction doesn't do this game justice. Maybe the Golden State Warriors forgot the All-Star break ended today. Unfortunately for them, the Boston Celtics did not forget.
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 109, Hawks 102 - Pritchard halts streaking Atlanta
Once again, the Boston Celtics got hounded by ball pressure. The Atlanta Hawks brought it in waves the last time these two teams squared off, and they did the same to begin Friday night's game.
Simone's Six: Jayson Tatum returns, what it means, and his biggest impact in Celtics-Mavericks
It was a beautiful night at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks played second fiddle to the real story: Jayson Tatum’s return.
Simone's Six: Payton Pritchard-palooza, a defensive examination, and rebounding in Celtics-Hawks
The Boston Celtics were met with a significant challenge on Friday night. They were buried in buckets by the Atlanta Hawks and quickly faced a 25-9 deficit. Then, Payton Pritchard turned the game on its head.
Simone's Six: Decision-making, spacing, and the keys to victory in Celtics-Thunder
The Boston Celtics entered Wednesday night’s game with an 8-14 record against the other nine top-10 teams in the NBA this season (in terms of record). Yet they managed to walk out 9-14. Led by Jaylen Brown’s 31 points, Boston clawed and scratched its way to a win, snapping the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 12-game win streak. The fully-healthy Thunder, to be exact.
BSJ Game Report: Timberwolves 102, Celtics 92 - Ball pressure bests Boston
Sunday night provided a sneaky challenge for the Boston Celtics. On the one hand, they had the benefit of avoiding Anthony Edwards, who was out with a knee injury. On the other, they still had to face off against one of the better defenses in basketball.
Simone's Six: Neemias Queta's big night, a Jayson Tatum update, and layup prevention in Celtics-Wizards
The Washington Wizards are who they are. And the Boston Celtics are the better basketball team. But still, Saturday night gave Boston a perfect chance to hit the reset button after a disappointing two-game losing streak against the best of the West.
Simone's Six: Hugo Gonzalez's career night, Luka Garza's resurgence, and a rebounding tale in Celtics-Bucks
It was the second night of a back-to-back for the Boston Celtics, and they were staring down the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who hadn’t appeared in a game since January 23. Not only that, but the Celtics were without Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta, the latter of whom put up 27 points and 17 rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.