Boston Celtics seek regular-season sweep against New York amid strong form
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SleeperBot• 8 mo ago
The Boston Celtics aim for a regular-season sweep against New York, boasting a secured top-two seed in the Eastern Conference.
Despite lacking playoff implications, the matchup is crucial for both teams as they near the postseason.
The Celtics have dominated the rivalry recently, winning seven of the last eight games and showcasing notable performances like their recent win without starters Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis.
Boston's prowess in rebounding and three-point shooting underlines their strong form, having won 11 of their last 12 games.
Boston Celtics seek regular-season sweep against New York amid strong form
Day 3 without Celtics basketball… again ☹️
Biggest Patriots game in years though, can I get a Go Pats?
Looks like Tatum and Deuce were getting some shots up together in the Celtics practice facility
📸 via Tatum’s IG story
Celtics' eFG% from last season ➡️ this season:
Jaylen Brown: 51.5 ➡️ 54.9
Derrick White: 58.0 ➡️ 48.8
Payton Pritchard: 62.0 ➡️ 54.0
Neemias Queta: 66.8 ➡️ 65.2
Jordan Walsh: 45.2 ➡️ 69.4
Sam Hauser: 65.0 ➡️ 49.4
Baylor Scheierman: 47.3 ➡️ 72.8
What stands out?
The Celtics are still far from considering Jayson Tatum’s return though season, per @AdamHimmelsbach
“A league source stressed that the team remains several steps away from even considering the decision. Tatum must still reach several mile markers in his recovery before discussions about a return can be considered.”
The Celtics’ 2026–27 cap outlook:
They have six rotation players (as of Dec. 13) making under $10M — each under 5% of the projected cap. And they’re not just playing, they look like genuine contributors.
That’s how you build around two supermax contracts
Brad Stevens.
With his 14th 30-point game of the season last night, Jaylen Brown tied John Havlicek for the most 30-point outings through the Celtics' first 25 games of any season
Historic run from No. 1 option JB
h/t @DickLipe
Despite the loss, Jaylen Brown finished with another 30-bomb
His last 8 games:
30 points
30 points
30 points
42 points
19-point triple double
41 points
33 points
35 points
49.2% FG during the stretch
Unquestionably one of the league’s elite scorers
The Celtics have started the second half 7-30 shooting
I miss Jayson Tatum ☹️
