Boston Celtics News and Updates

Celtics Beat Cavaliers in Overtime Thriller

The Boston Celtics rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-119 in overtime on Friday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 36 points, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 11 rebounds. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 24 points and 12 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' late-game surge.

Celtics Acquire Mike Muscala in Trade with Thunder

The Celtics acquired center Mike Muscala in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. In exchange, the Celtics sent guard Justin Jackson and a 2023 second-round pick to the Thunder. Muscala is a 6-foot-10, 240-pound center who has averaged 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game this season.

Celtics to Face Heat in Eastern Conference Finals

The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, which begin on Tuesday night. The Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in six games to advance to the conference finals. The Celtics and Heat have met in the playoffs twice before, with the Celtics winning both series.