A team that once could seem a little bloodless has, in the absence of its best player, become scrappy and slightly unpredictable.

The Boston Celtics collapse against the Bucks after a hot start, struggling mentally and shooting poorly. John Karalis breaks down the loss.

Blake Griffin wasn't with the Boston Celtics for long, but he quickly realized how much their fans love players who provide the utmost effort.

Derrick White has stepped up as an important scorer for the Celtics during their streak, scoring Over 15.5 points in six straight games. Jaylen Brown has scored Over 29.5 points in five of his last six games, while no one else on Boston is averaging more than 17 ppg this season.

The Celtics showed flashes of what they can be at their best this season, but the 76ers got a historic rookie performance from VJ Edgecombe and a huge game from Tyrese Maxey to take the season opener in Boston, 117-116. Here are the takeaways. VJ Edgecombe ...

Oct 8, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts towards an official during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The 2025-26 NBA season will see the ...