C's streak ends despite Tatum's first triple-double
Jayson Tatum recorded the first triple-double of his young NBA career on Monday night but it wasn't enough to lift the Celtics past the Bulls.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
31-27, 4th in Atlantic
- 3/2W 117-112
- 3/4W 132-125
- 3/11L 121-109
- 3/14W 134-107
- 3/16L 117-109
- 3/17L 117-110
- 3/19L 107-96
- 3/21W 112-96
- 3/22L 132-126
- 3/24L 121-119
- 3/26W 122-114
- 3/27W 111-94
- 3/29L 115-109
- 3/31L 113-108
- 4/2W 118-102
- 4/4W 116-86
- 4/6L 106-96
- 4/7W 101-99
- 4/9W 145-136
- 4/11W 105-87
- 4/13W 116-115
- 4/15W 121-113
- 4/17W 119-114
- 4/19L 102-96
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Vucevic scores 29, Bulls snap Celtics' 6-game streak, 102-96
— Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls held off the Boston Celtics 102-96 on Monday night.
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Tatum scores 44, earns Curry's respect after duel
"Just to earn [Stephen Curry's] respect and get a win on the same night ... it was a good night," Jayson Tatum said after leading the Celtics past the Warriors on Saturday.
Tatum (44) bests Curry (47), Celtics beat Warriors 119-114
— Jayson Tatum scored 44 points to win a shootout with Stephen Curry, who had 47, and Kemba Walker made a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to lead the Boston Celtics to their sixth straight win, 119-114 over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
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Jaylen Brown scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 121-113
— Jaylen Brown scored four of his 40 points in the final minute, and the Boston Celtics blew most of a 27-point lead in the fourth quarter before holding on for their fifth straight victory, 121-113 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Tatum still fighting COVID effects: 'Close' to 100%
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said he has been using an inhaler before games to combat the after-effects of COVID-19 but that he is feeling better than he did a month ago, with his on-court performance reflecting that.
Tatum scores 32 and the Celtics edge the Blazers 116-115
— Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, including a key 3-pointer in the final moments, and the Boston Celtics held off the Portland Trail Blazers 116-115 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to four straight games.
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2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 39 | 19 | .672 | - | L2 |
| Brooklyn | 39 | 20 | .661 | 0.5 | L1 |
| New York | 33 | 27 | .550 | 7 | W8 |
| Boston | 31 | 27 | .534 | 8 | L1 |
| Toronto | 25 | 34 | .424 | 14.5 | W4 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.416th
Rebounds Per Game44.116th
Assists Per Game23.423rd
Points Allowed111.5Tied-15th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(14) | Aaron Nesmith | SF | Vanderbilt |
| 1(26) | Payton Pritchard | PG | Oregon |
| 1(30) | Desmond Bane | SG | TCU |
| 2(17) | Yam Madar | PG |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 31 | 27 | .534 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | .667 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |