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Celtics' Al Horford on Jaylen Brown Stepping Up in Jayson Tatum Absence

Al Horford, at 38 years old, is a clear leader of the team. He not only has a ton of NBA experience relative to the rest of the roster, but he also knows what it takes to win.

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Celtics could be shorthanded for Game 3 vs. Magic

The Celtics could be shorthanded for Friday’s Game 3 in Orlando. In their initial injury report on Thursday, the team listed Jrue Holiday as questionable with a right hamstring strain and Jayson Tatum as doubtful with a right distal radius bone bruise, tweets Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

'Guess I Did Something Right,' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Reacts to Rowdy Celtics Fans

The 41-41 Orlando Magic are currently trailing the 61-21 Boston Celtics in their first round playoff matchup, 0-2, as the best-of-seven series heads to the Kia Center for Game 3 on Friday.

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The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Multiple Celtics Stars in Danger of Not Playing in NBA Playoffs vs. Magic

The Orlando Magic are down 0-2 as they host the Boston Celtics Friday night for Game 3 in a must-win contest at home in front of what should be a raucous yet frustrated crowd.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Celtics Make Major Jaylen Brown Announcement Before Magic Game

The Boston Celtics are set to begin Game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on Friday in Orlando. The defending NBA champions lead the series 2-0 after winning back-to-back games at home.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Celtics Injuries Could Give Magic Edge in Game 3

The Boston Celtics are rightfully the heavy favorite to come out of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic; however, as Game 3 approaches Friday night, the Celtics have injuries on their mind, Jayson Tatum being one player affected by one ailment himself.

Jrue Holiday News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

2x Olympians Lauren, Jrue Holiday are now NWSL club owners

Lauren and Jrue Holiday are stepping into a bold new chapter—not as athletes this time, but as team owners. The two-time Olympians have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage through their Holiday Family Trust, according to reports by ESPN.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

Payton Pritchard Accomplishes Rare Celtics Feat Alongside Kevin McHale, Bill Walton

The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in the entire NBA, with only the Los Angeles Lakers rivalling them. That makes anyone adding to the franchise's history books in a meaningful way an impressive feat.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 25

Boston Celtics Could Miss 2 Important Players in Game 3 Vs. Orlando Magic, Per Latest Injury Report

The Boston Celtics are gunning for a 3-0 series lead when they face the Orlando Magic in Game 3 at Kia Center, but they may have to do it without their two key starters.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

Celtics Notes: Boston Could Be Down Two Starters, Porzingis Gets Stitches, More

In the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics are continuing to prove why they are the reigning NBA Champions and one of the best teams in the league, soundly defeating the Orlando Magic twice in a row.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / April 25

Joe Mazzulla shares concerning update about Jayson Tatum wrist injury, Boston Celtics star could miss more time

The Boston Celtics are in command in their ongoing first-round series against the Orlando Magic, but there is one area of anxiety. Amid their back-to-back NBA title supremacy, the Boston Celtics are managing a concerning injury situation with Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Dodges Major Jayson Tatum Question After Magic Game

The Boston Celtics won Game 2 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday with a 109-100 victory. The Celtics were without their best player, All-Star forward Jayson Tatum.

Payton Pritchard News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Payton Pritchard Sends Clear 4-Word Message After Game 2

The Boston Celtics held off a spirited Orlando Magic effort in Game 2 of their first-round series on Wednesday night, securing a 109-100 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

Jrue Holiday News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Celtics Announce Jrue Holiday News Before Game 3

The Boston Celtics are up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic despite being without Jayson Tatum in Game 2. While the Magic were resilient in both games against Boston, they could not power through and steal a victory on the road, putting the Celtics in a great position to take a commanding 3-0 series lead on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 24

Celtics reveal Jayson Tatum's status for Game 3 against Magic

Tatum suffered a bone bruise in his right wrist during Game 1.

Joe Mazzulla explains in one word why he shouted at Tatum to get up

Jaylen Brown steps up as Celtics show off their dominance

Extent of Jimmy Butler's injury revealed

How the Warriors' momentum is at risk amid Butler injury scare

Former Warriors executive Bob Myers should avoid Suns job at all costs

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 24

Jaylen Brown moves up another rung in Celtics lore

With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the first time in his playoff career, Jaylen Brown answered the bell for the Celtics in their 109-100 Game 2 victory over the Magic on Wednesday.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24