Jack Simone

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Articles by Jack Simone

Celtics·Mar 17, 2026·6 comments

Simone's Six: Jaylen Brown's power, defending Devin Booker, and Payton Pritchard's underrated role in Celtics-Suns

When the NBA season began, few people expected the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns to make the playoffs. Most had Boston pegged as a Play-In squad and the Suns as one of the top contenders for Ping-pong balls. Now, they’re two bona fide playoff squads, and on Monday night, the Celtics went to battle. Devin Booker was thoroughly dominant, but Jaylen Brown’s 41 points were too much for the Suns to overcome. How did it all happen?

Celtics·Mar 18, 2026·5 comments

Luka Garza's trade deadline story perfectly encapsulates this Celtics team

As students raced across the court, shooting layups and competing in basketball drills, one man stood out amongst the crowd. Not just because of his height, but because of the massive, gold Dunkin’ chain hanging from his neck. Luka Garza helped the Boston Celtics and Dunkin’ unveil a new basketball court renovation at the Match Community Day school in Hyde Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Celtics·Mar 19, 2026·4 comments

Robert Parish shares thoughts on current Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, and his new book

History and the Boston Celtics are synonymous. There is no Celtics organization without the players, coaches, and people who helped create the legacy we know today. Robert Parish is one of those people.

Celtics·Mar 19, 2026·2 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 120, Warriors 99 - Brown, Tatum lead dominant night

Kristaps Porzingis started off his TD Garden return with a bang. He blocked Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta at the rim in quick succession, ran the floor, and earned himself a trip to the line. From that point on, however, it was all Boston Celtics.

Celtics·Mar 19, 2026·14 comments

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.

Celtics·Mar 21, 2026·1 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112 - White, Garza save Boston late

The Boston Celtics ran into a brick wall on Wednesday night, and they were forced to recover in real time. An injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies squad, with 11 guys listed on their injury report, blitzed the Celtics with pace, hustle, and impressive defensive principles.

Celtics·Mar 15, 2026·2 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 111, Wizards 100 - Neemias Queta leads bounce-back Boston win

It was clear from the jump that Neemias Queta was poised for a big night. The Washington Wizards consistently left him open in the pick-and-roll, and the Boston Celtics kept finding him.

Celtics·Mar 22, 2026·2 comments

Paul Pierce, Evan Turner explain why this year's Celtics have ben so successful

As hordes of Boston Celtics fans filled the lower bowl at TD Garden, five racks of balls were rolled out onto the court. Four former players were set to compete in a three-point contest as part of the Celtics’ Causeway Classic event, presented by Ticketmaster.

Celtics·Mar 23, 2026·5 comments

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.

Celtics·Mar 23, 2026·21 comments

Simone's Six: Defensive chess, offensive checkers, and a Jayson Tatum update in Celtics-Wolves

Everything looked good until it wasn’t. And then it was again. And then it wasn’t. Sunday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves was a true back-and-forth affair, but the Wolves got the last laugh.