Boston loses for just the second time in 16 games.
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Al Horford, Celtics agree to 2-year, $20 million contract extension
Now in his 16th NBA season, the 36-year-old is averaging 10.9 points and shooting a career-best 48.8% from 3-point range.
Tatum scores 49 as Celtics hold off hot-shooting Heat, 134-121
Jayson Tatum has three 40-point games for the Celtics, who have won five straight and 14 of 15.
Celtics notebook: Griffin’s addition has been ‘pretty infectious’
Blake Griffin hasn’t play much this season, but he’s provide a boost when he does, and he’s helped keep Boston loose.
Tatum, Smart lift Celtics to easy win over Hornets
Jayson Tatum scores 35 and Marcus Smart has a career-high 15 assists in Boston’s 140-105 win.
Celtics handle Wizards despite Tatum’s absence
Jayson Tatum sits out because of an ankle injury, but Jaylen Brown scores 36 points and six other Celtics reach double figures in a 130-121 win.
Celtics overwhelm Kings with second-half surge
Jayson Tatum scores 30 points and Boston goes on a 35-4 run, pulling away for a 122-104 win.
Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Mavericks
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 68 points, offsetting a 42-point performance by Luka Doncic.
Mazzulla shows blind spot in Celtics’ loss to Bulls
Commentary: Interim coach Joe Mazzulla used Al Horford, 36, for too many minutes in a regular season game that the Celtics had a slim chance of winning for much of the second half.
DeRozan scores 28 as Bulls stop Celtics’ 9-game win streak
Jayson Tatum scores 28 points for Boston.