Celtics expect to play Friday after COVID hiatus
The Boston Celtics expect to return to game action on Friday against the Orlando Magic after a weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues.
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Celtics' third straight game off due to COVID
The Celtics' game against the Magic slated for Wednesday has been postponed.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
The Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic game on Wednesday is postponed, sources tell ESPN. The Magic and Celtics were scheduled to play Wednesday and Friday in Boston, but Magic won't be traveling today, sources tell ESPN. It is immediately unclear the status of the Friday game, but sources say Wednesday's game has been postponed.
Pels-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls called off due to COVID
The NBA has announced Monday's Pelicans-Mavs game and Tuesday's Celtics-Bulls game have been postponed because of COVID-19 issues.
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Heat-Celtics postponed due to virus protocols
Sunday night's game between the Celtics and Heat in Boston was postponed by the NBA because Miami does not have the minimum eight players available because of ongoing contact tracing.
The NBA's COVID-19 preparation for the season is already being tested
In one weekend, the Sixers competed with just seven players and Heat-Celtics was postponed. And they weren't the first teams impacted.
AP source: Celtics-Heat game postponed over virus concerns
Sunday’s game between Boston and Miami was postponed because of contact tracing concerns within the Heat, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Tatum, Brown among 9 Celtics out against Heat
The Celtics have listed seven players -- including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown -- as out for Sunday's game against the Heat because of the NBA's health and safety protocols and will have the minimum eight players available.
Tatum, Beal fraternize after game (0:16)
C's short-handed; Tatum hits protocol, then Beal
Nine of the Celtics' 17 players were listed on the latest injury report -- most due to health and safety protocols. The Wizards' Bradley Beal, who played against the Celtics on Friday, is also in the protocol.
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Tatum has 32 to help Celtics hold off Beal, Wizards 116-107
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Dunking and blocking, Tacko Fall can do it all! (0:34)
C's Walker cleared to practice; knee 'pain-free'
Kemba Walker has been cleared to practice, and coach Brad Stevens says the point guard's knee has been pain-free for "over a month."
Source: Celtics player tests positive; 2 more out
The Celtics' Robert Williams has tested positive for COVID-19, while Tristan Thompson and Grant Williams are being held out of at least Friday's game against Washington due to contact tracing, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Celtics, Heat take a knee during national anthem (0:41)
Pritchard's putback pushes Celtics past Heat, 107-105
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Celtics drain back-to-back 3-pointers to increase lead (0:22)
2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.5 | W4 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 4 | .692 | - | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2 | W2 |
| New York | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 | L4 |
| Toronto | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5 | W1 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
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Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.012th
Rebounds Per Game45.211th
Assists Per Game23.223rd
Points Allowed111.217th
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 | 7 | 3 | .700 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | .667 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |