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BSJ Game Report: Celtics 120, Suns 112 - Jaylen Brown was dominant

Derrick White turned the ball over on two straight possessions to open Monday night's game. It was as rocky a start as could be for the Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns capitalized. They jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and left the Celtics playing catch-up. But that's exactly what they did.

Jack Simone·Mar 17·7 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?

Jack Simone·Mar 17·6 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 18·5 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 19·4 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 19·2 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 19·14 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 21·1 comments

Report: Celtics sign Charles Bassey to 10-day contract

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Boston Celtics have signed Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract. Bassey spent a portion of Summer League with the Celtics this past offseason, but did not join the team for training camp.

Jack Simone·Mar 14·1 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 22·2 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 23·5 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.

Jack Simone·Mar 23·21 comments

Completed Q&A: Simone on Celtics/NBA, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 03.24.2026

​There are only a few weeks left until the playoffs. The Boston Celtics are 6-3 since Jayson Tatum has returned, though he's still clearly getting used to NBA game speed.

Jack Simone·Mar 24·36 comments

Celtics Practice Notebook: A WWE appearance, Jayson Tatum thoughts, and accepting the noise

The Boston Celtics don’t have much time to practice once the season gets underway, but Tuesday afternoon provided one of those rare opportunities. These were some of the main stories to come out of the Auerbach Center.

Jack Simone·6d ago·3 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 119, Thunder 109 - Jaylen Brown leads impressive victory

The Boston Celtics went to battle on Wednesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder were in town for what very well could have been a Finals preview.

Jack Simone·5d ago·9 comments

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.

Jack Simone·4d ago·14 comments

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.

Jack Simone·3d ago·1 comments

The Jayson Tatum return game meant so much more than basketball

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, with the biggest smiles of all, did their pre-game shoulder bump and ran out onto the hardwood. Calling it a scene out of a movie wouldn’t do the moment justice, because no film could accurately capture the emotions sprawling through the air of the building. White went first. Tatum was the last Celtic out of the tunnel. Bliss.

Jack Simone·Mar 7·9 comments

Simone's Six: Neemias Queta dominates, Jaylen Brown's patience, and effort without credit in Celtics-76ers

When all hope seemed lost, Neemias Queta was there to save the day. Dreadful offensive production plagued the Boston Celtics in the first quarter, and the Philadelphia 76ers looked primed for a run. Queta’s second-quarter heroics lifted the Celtics back up onto their feet.

Jack Simone·Mar 2·4 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 108, Bucks 81 - All-around hustle

​It was a slow burn for the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo returned for the Milwaukee Bucks, playing in his first game since January 23, and he kept his squad in the mix.

Jack Simone·Mar 3

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.

Jack Simone·Mar 3·19 comments
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