Simons epitomized the reality in front of Boston for that Nets loss, and was not being offered as an excuse for how the Celtics played.

The Boston Celtics (8-7) host the Orlando Magic (9-7) at TD Garden on Sunday.

Philadelphia braces for a high-stakes November 20, 2025, clash against the Boston Celtics. With key players managing injuries, the game promises a ta

Naulls was, with Bill Russell, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, and Tom Sanders, part of the first all-Black lineup in the history of North American pro sports in 1964, and a key part of three of Boston's titles in their golden age of dominance in the mid-1960s. He averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game with the Celtics -- rest in peace.

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a shocking 113-105 road victory against the Boston Celtics on Friday, days after they fell to that same team in their own building.

The team was so inconsistent there during the preseason that head coach Joe Mazzulla repeatedly pulled players from games when they surrendered an offensive rebound. The Celtics then allowed a total of 50 offensive boards over their first three regular-season games, including 21 by the Knicks and 19 by the Pistons.

Yes, you can. To listen to Tuesday's Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

Neemias Queta has one of the best defensive ratings in the NBA as he's been a force inside the paint to open the season.