A few days after the Panthers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes from the playoffs, Florida winger Matthew Tkachuk joined TNT’s NBA playoff broadcast team ahead of Game 6 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/03/vegas-golden-knights-florida-panthers-stanley-cup-preview

After scoring 17 points in Boston’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA analyst JJ Redick took to “The Old Man and The Three” podcast to share his analysis of Porzingis’ addition to the Celtics system.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/10/nba-analyst-identifies-major-celtics-impact-for-kristaps-porzingis/

Against the Celtics (44-18), the Knicks took an early advantage and staved off every run threatening their easy victory.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/28/josh-hart-confident-about-postseason-after-pounding-celtics-we-want-to-make-a-run-in-the-playoffs/

Ainge was hired by the Celtics in 2003.

Source: https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2023/07/14/danny-ainge-transformed-utah-jazz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-ainge-transformed-utah-jazz

Al Horford was particularly impressive in the first quarter with 10 points and five rebounds as the Celtics uncharacteristically went to the post to exploit what the Warriors gave them.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2023/01/19/celtics-warriors-takeaways-finals-rematch-td-garden/

All-Star reserves will be named Feb. 2, with Celtics wing Jaylen Brown serving as a front-runner to be named among the Eastern Conference candidates.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/01/joe-mazzulla-celtics-staff-chosen-to-coach-in-nba-all-star-game/

A lot of the national discussion around the Celtics this season has been around their coaching moves, with the Ime Udoka suspension and of Joe Mazzula’s interim tag significant subjects of talk.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/nba/ryan-ruocco-cavs-celtics-all-access.html

Although the Bucks and Celtics won’t cross paths again during the regular season, it’s possible they could square off in the playoffs.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/31/bucks-thanasis-antetokounmpo-ejected-after-blake-griffin-headbutt/

And the only time the Knicks would win a single playoff series on Dolan’s watch was against the Boston Celtics ten years ago, and even that one left them bloodied.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/25/mike-lupica-surprising-knicks-season-will-be-a-failure-if-they-cant-win-a-playoff-series/

Any Celtics deal for Holiday would almost certainly include Malcolm Brogdon, who they already nearly traded this offseason and makes $22.5 million this season, but that wouldn’t be enough.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/28/should-celtics-pursue-jrue-holiday-after-bucks-surprising-trade-for-damian-lillard/

As for the Celtics, they’ll prepare for Game 1 on Saturday night, hosting Trae Young and the Hawks.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/04/nba-play-in-tournament-celtics-have-first-round-matchup-determined/

As for the First team, it consists of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/10/donovan-mitchell-all-nba-snub-reaction/

"As he has shown, Joe is a very talented coach and leader," Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said in a statement.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/boston-celtics-joe-mazzulla-named-head-coach-receives-extension

As long as one of Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum plays (neither is on the injury report as of this writing), the Celtics should emerge from Brooklyn with a win.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/12/celtics-vs-nets-prediction-odds-thursday-january-12-trust-boston-durant/

As the final seconds ticked down, Jaylen Brown – who led the Celtics with 27 points – threw his towel down in frustration.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/03/celtics-fall-flat-in-humbling-loss-to-undermanned-suns/

As Thursday’s practice at the Auerbach Center wrapped up – 48 hours before their NBA playoff run was set to begin – the Celtics were letting loose.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/15/celtics-vs-hawks-preview-five-things-to-watch-as-cs-begin-playoff-run/

A year ago at this time, as the Celtics prepared for their season opener, they were operating within unknowns.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/23/jaylen-brown-explains-why-celtics-have-clarity-as-season-begins/

BOSTON (AP) — So much has changed for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics since their seven-game slugfest in the playoffs last season.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/basketball-general-news/3253726/white-scores-28-celtics-outlast-heat-119-111-in-rematch-of-eastern-conference-finals.html

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics acknowledged the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, before their home opener.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/10/celtics-honor-maine-mass-shooting-victims-with-moment-of-silence-special-jersey-patch/

Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/7/8/23788413/who-the-utah-jazz-will-play-in-the-nba-in-season-tournament