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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drinks from a gold bottle during the Celtics’ championship parade on Friday. The Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship title in Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. PHOTO BY LINDSAY SHACHNOW

Celtics win 18th NBA championship, Bostonians rejoice, reflect

Lauren Albano June 24, 2024
In celebration of the Celtics winning their illustrious 18th NBA Championship title, fans paraded and partied, all while reflecting on a successful season.
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The Fast Break: Eastern Conference preview

Ethan Biddle October 20, 2021
Ethan Biddle previews the Eastern Conference as the NBA officially begins its 2021-22 season.
The 2-3 Zone, the Finals matchup and the end of the Celtics’ season

The 2-3 Zone, the Finals matchup and the end of the Celtics’ season

Sean Golonka September 29, 2020
Although the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs by the Miami Heat, they have a bright future moving forward. And the Heat and Lakers look set to produce an entertaining Finals series.
Numbers Roundup: The Underachievers Club

Numbers Roundup: The Underachievers Club

Hannah Yoshinaga March 2, 2020

You can have the most talented team or solid, young core in any league, but if that group can’t put the pieces together at the right time, careful roster construction and player development are meaningless....

Between the Lines: Baptism by fire for Baby C’s

Between the Lines: Baptism by fire for Baby C’s

Michael Alcaraz October 22, 2017

The Boston Celtics entered the 2017-18 NBA season with sky-high expectations. After adding Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Jayson Tatum last season’s No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference had their...

PHOTO COURTESY JACOB KIZNER GURVIS

It’s time to start treating athletes like people

Jacob Gurvis December 2, 2016

If a teacher takes paternity leave after the birth of his new child, he will likely be commended for his devotion as a father. When Boston Celtics star center Al Horford did the same this past week,...

El Mundo Boston’s Latino 30 under 30 celebration took place Saturday night at the Royale Boston. PHOTO COURTESY EL MUNDO BOSTON

Latino 30 under 30 recognizes Boston community leaders for first time

Sarah Cristine Burrola November 16, 2016

Latin music pulsed, strobe lights swirled and English and Spanish syllables mixed with ease. On stage, a deejay danced along to the rhythms of cumbia and salsa pouring from her speakers. This is the...

Celtics coach Brad Stevens supported Al Horford's decision to miss a game to see the birth of his child. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Beantown Buzz: Celtics are good, but not good enough

Chris Picher October 25, 2016

The Celtics are the fourth-best team in the NBA. It seems impossible to believe, I know.   This is the same team that has not won a playoff series since the NBA Lockout in the 2011-12 season. Avery...

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