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They started slow, but the Celtics turned up the defense, grabbed some rebounds, and ran away from the Phoenix Suns
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Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Peter Dewey|
The Celtics two biggest weaknesses earlier this season, defense and rebounding, are suddenly their biggest strengths, and it's because of some unforeseen contributors.
John Karalis|
The latest injury update for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns.
Peter Dewey|
Tyrese Haliburton's role on Team USA should be significantly larger than it was in 2024
Alex Golden|
What was supposed to be a matchup between two of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season, but a lot of the star power might be missing due to injuries.
John Karalis|
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the arch-rival Boston Celtics in epic fashion, prompting one of the team's legends to go scorched earth on Luka Doncic and company after the game.
Ryan Ward|

The Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics could both be without their top players tomorrow night.
Brendan Mau|
These five players make up our Week 19 fantasy basketball Start' Em lineup, assisting managers in optimizing roster output.
Ethen Hutton|
A look at where each of the Eastern Conference’s top teams may lack as the NBA heads into the final stretch of its regular season.
Blake Silverman|
Pat Riley does not like the Boston Celtics.  He didn’t like them when he was coaching the Los Angeles Lakers, he hated them when he coached the New York Knicks,
John Karalis|
Stephen Douglas|

The NBA’s most storied rivalry is looking a little one-sided this year.
Kristen Wong|
Brown recalled his rookie season, when LeBron took him aside to give him some encouraging words, which he also did after the Celtics win over Los Angeles.
John Karalis|
Pritchard's roll continued and Brown had a monster second half to pull away from the Lakers Sunday evening
John Karalis|
Gonzalez is still a rookie who makes rookie mistakes and plays inconsistent minutes, but there are strong signs that he has the potential to become a huge part of Boston's future.
John Karalis|

Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers matchup on Sunday night.
Peter Dewey|
Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Sunday, Feb. 22.
Peter Dewey|
After practicing with the G League’s Maine Celtics before the All-Star break, Tatum revealed he went through a five-on-five workout with his Celtics teammates.
Blake Silverman|
Tatum talked to reporters once again, which is a tell that he's planning on coming back, but his answer about Damian Lillard might be the best perspective he's shed on the process so far.
John Karalis|
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