Boston was 11-5 against tough opponents in January, and in its next eight games plays just one team with a record over .500.
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Celtics, blow big lead, hang onto beat Pacers, 129-124
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points as Boston recovers after losing a 20-point lead for a win over Indiana.
Fourth-quarter surge powers Celtics past Pelicans, 118-112
Jayson Tatum scores 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as Boston rallies to the win over New Orleans.
Jayson Tatum scores 26 points as Celtics embarrass Heat in East finals rematch, 143-110
The Celtics improve to 35-10 overall and are 2-0 this season against the team that beat them in last season’s Eastern Conference finals.
Porzingis fuels Celtics’ win over Rockets
Kristaps Porzingis scores 32 points, including six 3-pointers, and blocks five shots in a 116-107 road victory.
Nuggets send Celtics to first loss at home this season
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic lift Denver to a 102-100 win, ending Boston’s run of 20 straight wins at home.
NBA notebook: Maine Celtics standout Jordan Walsh makes debut in Boston
Rookie Jordan Walsh, just 19, ‘was definitely excited’ for his first appearance in the NBA with the Boston Celtics.
NBA notebook: Jrue Holiday campaigns for Celtics teammate Derrick White, ‘He’s an All-Star’
Holiday is still getting used to his new team in Boston, but he has been impressed by White.
Celtics rebound, blow out Rockets in Ime Udoka’s return to Boston
Coming off a lopsided loss to Milwaukee, Boston shows no mercy to its former coach, rolling to a 145-113 win.
Celtics need to address concerning flaw after loss to Pacers
Late-game mismanagement has been a constant through the majority of their losses this year for the Boston Celtics.