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Feb 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets on the second night of a back-to-back. The Nets are winless and have the league’s fifth-worst net rating, which means they're losing by an average of 11.8 points per 100 possessions to start the season.

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Oct 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

This ened up being a blowout, but there were some important early minutes as well. Here are the full player grades and evaluations after their win against the Bulls

Oct 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) tries to hold off Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (2) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics ran away from the Chicago Bulls in the third quarter of their Monday night game, behind a sensational night from Jayson Tatum and hot shooting from Pritchard

Feb 11, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) goes past Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Bulls are rebuilding, but there is some talent on the roster. Giddey is capable of getting people going, Powell can explode for a lot of points, Buzelis has shown some big flashes, and Wilson is an exciting rookie. Taking them lightly could make this

Oct 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

A beautiful game by Jayson Tatum was just part of a very good team win over the defending champion Knicks

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) warm up before the start of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Tatum's postgame comments were a breath of fresh air, but it doesn't make Tatum completely innocent in this back-and-forth. Now both need to grow up and squash this before it becomes more than it should.

Apr 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images.

Tatum dropped a superstar performance on the Knicks, hitting some massive fourth quarter shots and doing a little bit of everything to get the win.

May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) drives the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Joe Mazzulla spent the whole training camp focusing on communication and connection, and then the communication fell apart against the Pistons. Fixing that is one of three things the Celtics need to do to bounce back from the season-opening loss.

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and Boston Celtics center-forward Mitchell Robinson (4) tip off in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics hit the practice floor again on Thursday, trying to put the sting of an opening night collapse to Detroit behind them, and they had a special visitor.

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) is congratulated by Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson (4) after making a basket during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Yes, they have Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard, but the Celtics won't be who they want to be without their centers stepping up every night

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Celtics forward-guard Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Celtics watched their huge lead slowly evaporate, but they had plenty of chances, especially in the third quarter, to hold the Pistons off. Here's a look at some of the biggest mistakes they made

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) dribbles in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

As you might expect, there were some really bad grades, but there were also some good ones mixed in.

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles in the first half against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics started slow, figured things out, and then built a 22-point lead in Detroit only to watch Javonte Green and Duncan Robinson shoot the Pistons back into it

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Here is everything you need to know about the Boston Celtics this season, including their full roster, salaries, full schedule, storylines, predictions, and more

Feb 26, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Celtics and Pistons christen the 2026-27 NBA season in Detroit, and there are few things to really focus on as the games finally mean something

Joe Mazzulla answers questions during training camp

The preseason is over for the Boston Celtics, and now they're heading off to Detroit to start the 2026-27 campaign. Here are the five most intersting things they said before wrapping up training camp this week.

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) reacts after making a three point shot during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics guard is about to double his money, but that's not stopping his hunger to keep getting better.

Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Devin Carter (99) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyrese Proctor (24) reach for a loose ball during the second half of a preseason game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

The Celtics can thank the Hawks for paying the guy they just signed to a two-way deal

Oct 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Chris Cenac Jr. (12) dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

It wasn't the prettiest game in the world, but ultimately, the Celtics closed out the preseason 4-0 thanks to the hard work of a bunch of guys about to get cut by the team.

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

It's hard to pick things out of the preseason mess, but Joe Mazzulla has gone to a few things that are interesting so far, and are worth a closer look

The Celtics decided to throw a new lineup on the floor that had never been practiced before. Some of the results were expected, but some went pretty well.

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale (00) guards Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This is likely the last game of the preseason for the regulars, so here's a look at how they did.

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball while Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale (00) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This will go down as another easy win for the Celtics, and it comes with a few new wrinkles

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) controls the ball while Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This might be the last game for the regulars this preseason, so here are a few things to look for tonight.

Sep 28, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) and guard Mike Conley (45) during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The deal between Pritcahrd and the Boston Celtics looks like a real win-win deal that gives both sides flexibility and security at the same time

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