Jayson Tatum, who missed five games while in virus protocol, emerges to propel the Celtics to a 119-103 victory in Chicago.
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Brown fuels rout as Celtics end skid
Jaylen Brown scores 33 points despite playing only 19 minutes, and Boston rolls to a 141-103 win over Cleveland.
NBA roundup: Marcus Smart blasts refs, then Joel Embiid fires back after 76ers’ win
Smart expresses his frustration after Embiid shoots more free throws (21) that the entire Boston team (20) in Philadelphia’s victory Wednesday night.
Embiid scores 42 to lead 76ers past Celtics, 117-109
Joel Embiid also adds 10 rebounds as Philadelphia prevails at home.
Celtics center Robert Williams III says COVID-19 took a toll on him
Williams is expected to return to action on Wednesday after ‘some rough days.’
Walker returns, but Knicks blow out Celtics
Kemba Walker plays for the first time this season in Boston’s blowout loss to New York.
Celtics notebook: Walker’s return slowed by lack of practice time
Since being cleared to practice, Kemba Walker has been in a waiting mode along with his teammates because of coronavirus concerns.
Celtics expect to play Friday after three postponements as NBA weighs more testing
Boston hasn’t played since last Friday because of coronavirus protocols, but appears on track to host the Orlando Magic.
With 8 players out for virus protocols, a third Celtics game in four days gets postponed
Boston has eight players listed as out because of the league’s virus protocols, and have now seen three games postponed this week alone.
Celtics game on Tuesday postponed due to coronavirus concerns
The NBA also postponed Monday’s game between Dallas and New Orleans for COVID-related reasons.