The Celtics' lack of ball movement translated into an assist percentage (percent of made baskets off assists) of 58.4 percent, which ranked a lowly 21st in the NBA through its first 47 games.

Last season, the Boston Celtics ranked seventh in ball movement (354). This season, they rank 18th (325), having seen the league’s seventh biggest drop in passes per 24 minutes of possession.

The Celtics attacked every defensive weakness on the floor, forcing the Sixers into tough adjustments. With sharp execution, elite spacing, and key contributions from the bench, Boston controlled ...

Two realizations about the Celtics as they hit the All-Star break tangled up in the contradiction of having won nine of 10 games, with the loss coming in a casual, hitting-the-break-early ...

In their 114-112 win over the Bulls Saturday, the Celtics assisted on 27 of their 44 made field goals. That's their sixth-most in a game this season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is expecting boos and hate when he returns to face the Boston Celtics this season.

Jay King breaks down the Celtics' roster and the questions each player will have to answer this season. NBA. Teams. Scores & Schedule. ... His movement opens up opportunities for his teammates.

About a month ago, Celtics coach Brad Stevens realized something had to change. The Celtics were fighting just to stay above .500. Key pieces had missed significant chunks of time because of ...

The Boston Celtics are 39-16, fifty-fivegames into a solid (if very slightly disappointing) title defense. The team has thankfully shaken off a brutal second quarter, entering the All-Star break ...

The Celtics (sans Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown) routed the 76ers (sans Joel Embiid and James Harden) on Wednesday, improving to 2-1 in the preseason with a 112-101 victory. Here are the takeaways ...