Boston erases a late 11-point deficit but loses 138-134 despite Jaylen Brown’s career high 46 points.
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NBA notebook: Schroder due back at practice for Celtics
Dennis Schroder had missed a little time after suffering a left knee contusion.
Tatum scores 20 points, Celtics beat Raptors 113-111
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum is quickly rounding into regular-season form. The Boston forward had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help the Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 113-111 on Saturday night in a preseason game. Tatum still has a little fine-tuning to do though after turning the ball over six times. But […]
NBA notebook: Boston’s Jaylen Brown tests positive for COVID-19
Brown tested positive Friday, is asymptomatic and is entering isolation.
After first preseason action, Celtics can see strengths and weaknesses
In a win over Orlando, Jaylen Brown looked in midseason form, while some of the young players struggled early before rallying in the fourth quarter to pull out a win.
NBA preseason roundup: Celtics edge Magic; Raptors return home
Boston won at home in the final seconds; Toronto played in its home city for the first time in more than 1 1/2 years.
Celtics notebook: Al Horford ‘making a huge case’ for spot in starting lineup
The Celtics were not willing to give Al Horford a big contract, but now he’s back after stints in Philadelphia and Oklahoma City and expects to be a key contributor.
Marcus Smart confident as he becomes Celtics’ go-to point guard
Boston’s longest-tenured player is comfortable playing the point guard and has become one of the team’s best passers in recent seasons.
Celtics notebook: New coach Udoka tests positive for COVID-19 in breakthrough case
Ime Udoka, who is asymptomatic, was in his 10th day of isolation on Monday and will be available for the start of camp on Tuesday.
Celtics notebook: Brown hopes to be ready for start of training camp
Jaylen Brown had wrist surgery on May 13, is pleased with his recovery and thinks he will be OK to compete when Boston’s camp opens on Tuesday.