Kemba Walker returns, but Knicks blow out Celtics 105-75
— Julius Randle scored 20 points with 12 rebounds and RJ Barrett had 19 and 11 on Sunday to help the New York Knicks snap a five-game losing streak and beat the Boston Celtics 105-75.
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Kemba leaves game after taking hit to his side (0:34)
Kemba whips no-look pass to Theis for dunk (0:16)
Theis accidentally assists Randle's dunk (0:18)
Walker dishing dimes in his season debut (0:16)
Walker has 9 in debut as Celtics KO'd by Knicks
Celtics star Kemba Walker had nine points in his season debut as Boston was blitzed 105-75 by the Knicks on Sunday.
Celtics run past Magic 124-97 after week-long hiatus
— Jaylen Brown had 21 points and eight assists, Semi Ojeleye added 18 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to an 124-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in their return to action following an virus-related week-long hiatus.
Tacko Fall banks in a 2, Celtics bench loves it (0:20)
Brown's pass to Ojeleye in corner results in 3 (0:18)
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.
Celtics' third straight game off due to COVID
The Celtics' game against the Magic slated for Wednesday 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.
Tatum, Beal fraternize after game (0:16)
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.
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.
Tatum has 32 to help Celtics hold off Beal, Wizards 116-107
— Jayson Tatum had 32 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held off Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards 116-107 Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Dunking and blocking, Tacko Fall can do it all! (0:34)
Tacko Fall stuffs Westbrook at the rim (0:22)
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.
2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 4 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 5 | .643 | - | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1 | W3 |
| New York | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3 | W1 |
| Toronto | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4 | W2 |
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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 Game114.09th
Rebounds Per Game45.2Tied-12th
Assists Per Game23.422nd
Points Allowed109.913th
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 | 8 | 4 | .667 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | .667 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |