Celtics notebook: Bench players playing fewer minutes as Boston gears up for playoffs

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Published
August 4, 2020

Celtics notebook: Bench players playing fewer minutes as Boston gears up for playoffs

As Brad Stevens says, there's 'only so many minutes to go around' and with Kemba Walker ramping up toward full speed there will be even fewer chances for role players.
Published
August 2, 2020

Celtics build big lead, hold off Trail Blazers

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 64 points in a 128-124 win.
Published
July 31, 2020

Celtics fall to Bucks in their first game of NBA restart

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 36 points and 15 rebounds – and benefits from an overturned call – as Milwaukee beats Boston, 119-112.
Published
July 30, 2020

Celtics preview: Boston restarts against Milwaukee with focus on defense

The Celtics, stressing solid team defense, are ready to play a countable game for the first time in 20 weeks, and the drive to a title starts with the league-best Bucks.
Published
July 30, 2020

Bledsoe, Connaughton won’t play in Bucks’ season opener against Celtics

Milwaukee guards Eric Bledsoe and Pat Connaughton are out against Boston after arriving late to Florida because they tested positive for the coronavirus.
Published
July 27, 2020

Celtics notebook: Walker ready to ramp up his role, even without the crowds

Kemba Walker came to Boston with hopes of playing at the Garden in front of rabid Celtics fans in the playoffs, but is dealing with the new reality.
Published
July 24, 2020

Celtics struggle in first scrimmage

Boston’s starters have trouble finding their rhythm in a 98-84 loss to Oklahoma City.
Published
July 23, 2020

Best may be yet to come for Celtics

Despite inconsistent play before the season was suspended, the team has high hopes for the playoffs, with Jayson Tatum emerging as a star.
Published
July 22, 2020

Celtics could have early edge with one of league’s top defenses

The offense could take a bit more time to come together, but Boston has a solid defensive foundation.
Published
July 21, 2020

Celtics notebook: Tacko and Boston’s second unit starting to shape up, push starters

Robert Williams, Tacko Fall and the Celtics' second team are coming together as a unit and providing a needed boost in practice.