NBA Power Rankings: The Eastern Conference race is getting good
With six teams within 2.5 games of the conference lead, things are getting wild in the East.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
24-24, 3rd in Atlantic
- 12/7L 117-102
- 12/8L 114-111
- 12/10L 111-90
- 12/13W 117-103
- 12/17L 111-107
- 12/18W 114-107
- 12/20L 108-103
- 12/22W 111-101
- 12/25L 117-113
- 12/27L 108-103
- 12/29L 91-82
- 12/31W 123-108
- 1/2W 116-111
- 1/5L 99-97
- 1/6L 108-105
- 1/8W 99-75
- 1/10W 101-98
- 1/12W 119-100
- 1/14L 111-99
- 1/15W 114-112
- 1/17W 104-92
- 1/19L 111-102
- 1/21L 109-105
- 1/23W 116-87
- 1/25
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C's Tatum snaps slump with 51-point showing
Jayson Tatum scored 51 points -- 48 in the first three quarters -- to help the Celtics breeze to a 116-87 victory over the Wizards on Sunday.
Tatum scorches Wizards with 51-point performance (2:25)
Tatum scores 51 in Celtics' 116-87 rout of Wizards
— This was quite a way for Jayson Tatum to break out of his shooting slump.
Tatum on shooting slump after C's loss: 'It hurts'
Jayson Tatum's 3-point shooting slump and his team's late-game struggles converged at TD Garden Friday night to send the struggling Celtics to one of their most disappointing losses in a season featuring more than a few to choose from.
Nurkic's rebound, basket late rally Blazers over Celtics
— Jusuf Nurkic grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a shot from the lane with 14 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Boston Celtics 109-105 Friday night.
Romeo Langford stuffs Jusuf Nurkic at the rim (0:21)
Ball's triple-double carries Hornets past Celtics, 111-102
— LaMelo Ball had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Miles Bridges throws down electric windmill jam (0:21)
NBA trade grades: Denver trades Bol Bol to Boston in new deal
The Nuggets have crafted another trade for Bol Bol, this time sending him to Boston in a three-team deal in which they acquire Bryn Forbes.
Spurs send Forbes to Nuggets in 3-team trade
The Denver Nuggets added San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes in a three-team deal that also involved the Boston Celtics, the teams announced Wednesday.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Denver, Boston and San Antonio are making a three-way trade that includes Juancho Hernangomez to Spurs, Bryn Forbes to Denver, Bol Bol and PJ Dozier to Celtics, sources tell ESPN.
Celtics grab victory over Pelicans (1:58)
Tatum scores 27, Celtics rally past Pelicans 104-92
— Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics erased an 18-point first-half deficit with a 104-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.
NBA Power Rankings: Can Ja Morant and the Grizzlies keep rising?
Memphis' franchise-record 11-game winning streak is over, but Ja Morant and the Grizzlies proved they belong among the NBA's elite. See where Grind City and every team stand this week.
Celtics rally late, edge Bulls 114-112 on Williams' FTs
— Robert Williams hit a pair of free throws with 9.7 seconds left and the Boston Celtics scored the final eight points to edge the Chicago Bulls 114-112 on Saturday night.
Celtics survive at the buzzer, hand Bulls third straight loss (0:51)
NBA mailbag: Should Celtics stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum be split up?
Kevin Pelton evaluates whether aggressive trade deadline moves are necessary for teams such as Boston, Portland, Indianapolis and Sacramento.
Embiid has 25 points and 13 rebounds, 76ers beat Celtics
— Joel Embiid had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers used a dominating start to roll to a 111-99 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
Check out this sweet dime from Seth Curry (0:19)
Celtics take control early, pull away from Pacers 119-100
— Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum packed a punch Wednesday night. Dennis Schroder added his own touch.
Jayson Tatum buries bucket against Indiana Pacers (0:18)
The Undefeated: Rajon Rondo: 'I still want to compete at a high level'
The 35-year-old point guard is playing more and growing into a mentor following the trade from the Lakers to Cavaliers
Brown, Tatum carry Celtics over Pacers 101-98 in OT
— Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum had 24, carrying the Boston Celtics to a 101-98 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in the first of a home-and-home series between the teams.
Jayson Tatum drains the tying basket with 1 second remaining (0:38)
2021-22 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 29 | 17 | .630 | - | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 27 | 19 | .587 | 2 | W1 |
| Boston | 24 | 24 | .500 | 6 | W1 |
| Toronto | 22 | 22 | .500 | 6 | L1 |
| New York | 23 | 24 | .489 | 6.5 | W1 |
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2021-22 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.620th
Rebounds Per Game45.89th
Assists Per Game22.922nd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(15) | Juhann Begarin | SG |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 24 | 24 | .500 |
| 2020-21 | 36 | 36 | .500 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | .667 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |