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Nirav Barman
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Hoop ball fan ☘️🐻 || Music Enthusiast || Staff Writer at CelticsBlog.com || Ex-Contributor at CelticsLife.com and GuyBostonSports

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Neemias Queta was facing maybe his toughest assignment of the season last night, looking to win the paint versus Rudy Gobert. He did that and more, setting a career high in rebounds while tying his career high in points.

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Neemias Queta shines in matchup against Rudy Gobert
The Celtics big-man dominated on the boards to go along with an efficient scoring night
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November 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Despite a big-time upset of the Detroit Pistons last night, the Boston Celtics have officially been eliminated from the #NBACup.

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Celtics officially eliminated from NBA Cup
After wins by New York and Miami, Boston can no longer qualify for the Knockout Rounds
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November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Hugo Gonzalez is the lone rookie for the Celtics this year, and has already shown off some elite defensive instincts. What more does Boston need from him by the end of the year?

My article here:
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What does Boston need from Hugo Gonzalez this year?
The Celtics first-round draft pick has already shown promise, and will be looking to earn his spot in the rotation
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November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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In Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics surpassed their season average for turnovers in just the first half. They finished the game with 19 in total, yet they still managed to come away with a win.

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Celtics overcome season-high in turnovers to secure third-straight win in Brooklyn
Boston turned the ball over 19 times which led to 21 easy points for Brooklyn
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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Last night, the Celtics put together their most complete and dominant performance of the season. They trounced the Grizzlies, a final score of 131 to 95, and set several season-highs in the process.

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Celtics set several season-highs blowing out Grizzlies
Boston put up their best performance of this young season against a depleted Memphis team
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November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The Boston Celtics have exercised the third-year team option for Baylor Scheierman, keeping him under contract through the 2026-27 season.

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Celtics pick up third-year option for Baylor Scheierman
The 25-year-old wing will remain under contract through next season.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The Boston Celtics are without their top facilitator from last season - Jayson Tatum. JT's role is one that can't be made up by any single player, but Payton Pritchard has kept the ball moving as the new starting point guard.

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Celtics have developed a new facilitator
Payton Pritchard has been leading Boston in assists per game early in the season, helping to unlock their offense
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October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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With no Jayson Tatum, the Celtics are going to be playing much smaller than in year's past. Someone has to step up defensively, and Sam Hauser showed he was up to the task in Boston's first win of the season.

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Sam Hauser is making his presence felt on defense
Hauser’s defense held strong through a below average offensive night
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October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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In the Celtics season opener they suffered a bitter defeat to the rival Sixers. Despite that, Neemias Queta shined in just the seventh start of his career, and gave us a taste of what to expect from him throughout the season.

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Neemias Queta excels as starting center
As Boston’s starting center, Queta put up an efficient 17 points in 25 minutes
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October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The Celtics lost several vets, 5 of their 6 oldest players from last year's roster no longer with the team. An opportunity for new voices to be heard in the locker room has opened up, and Neemias Queta is ready to seize it.

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Neemias Queta looks to become new voice for the Celtics
Boston lost several veterans this offseason, creating a leadership void in the locker room for Queta to step into
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September 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Reposted by Nirav Barman
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Seeing Jayson Tatum in the wheelchair crushed me. But the rest of the team rallied around him and picked me right back up in their victory over the Knicks. Nobody does it like these Celtics.

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Nobody does it like the Celtics
In basketball, there is joy and there is heartbreak, but through it all, I will always bleed green.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Nirav Barman
"His name has already started circulating in trade rumors again before the season has even ended. Everyone is counting Boston out. It’s time for him to show the world why he earned that hardware."

@niravbarman27.bsky.social sets the stage for Jaylen Brown tonight
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Boston needs Jaylen Brown
With Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury, Jaylen Brown needs to answer the call
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May 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Jayson Tatum is officially done for the playoffs after rupturing his Achilles. The Boston Celtics still have a game to play, though. It's time for Jaylen Brown to show us why he earned last year's Finals MVP trophy.

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Boston needs Jaylen Brown
With Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury, Jaylen Brown needs to answer the call
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May 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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In the Celtics Game 3 victory over the Knicks, Boston had an extremely even attack. Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum led the charge, while Derrick White's performance may have gone under the radar, but was vital nonetheless.

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Derrick White made his impact felt in Game 3
In classic Derrick fashion, he made all the right plays to help Boston secure the win.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Jayson Tatum has let the Celtics down offensively this series. Some people see it as a trend throughout his playoff career. Well, JT, now is your chance to set the story straight.

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Jayson Tatum, it’s time to show the world who you are
The lights are getting brighter, and Jayson Tatum has frankly, disappointed under them.
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May 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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After winning Game 4 in Orlando, the Boston Celtics players filled their post-game pressers with praise for their teammates in a perfect display of this team's chemistry - something that gives them an edge in these playoffs.

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Boston’s chemistry is their secret to success
After taking a 3-1 series lead against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics players went on and on praising their teammates’ contributions.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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It's hard to stay in the NBA as a small guard if you can't get buckets. Payton Pritchard knew that coming in, so he mastered the art of bucket getting. Not only that, he gets them ethically.

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A lesson in ethical hoops from Payton Pritchard
In the era of flopping, foul merchants, and stat padding, Pritchard chooses to play the game the right way
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March 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The NBA playoffs are rapidly approaching, and the Celtics seem to be the only playoff team who's locked in to their spot. I took a brief look at how the rest of the league stacks up.

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Does anybody pose a threat to the Celtics?
With the season winding down, we take a look at the potential playoff picture to see who might challenge the Celtics down the line.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Current Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck recently indicated that the team will be making some moves this off-season, and it has nothing to do with the sale of the team.

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Wyc Grousbeck confirms changes are coming to Celtics
"It’s not the luxury tax bill; it’s the basketball penalties."
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March 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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"This is bigger than personal touches; it’s about raising banners. That is the best way to cement your legacy within this franchise."

My letter to the new majority owner of the Boston Celtics, William Chisholm:

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A letter to William Chisholm, the new majority owner of the Boston Celtics
The hopes and wishes of one very passionate fan to another
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March 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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I had the pleasure of collaborating with some of my CelticsBlog colleagues as we discussed the possibility of the Celtics moving Kristaps Porzingis to the bench due to his spotty availability this season.

Our cases here:
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Should the Celtics consider bringing Porzingis off the bench?
With Kristaps missing significant time this season, Nate, Nirav, and Oliver each make their case as to how the Celtics should proceed with the starting center spot.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Jrue Holiday might not have stuffed the stat sheet against the Lakers, but he still gave Boston a reminder of how important he is to the team. Jayson Tatum took notice, and raved about Holiday after the game.

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In win over Lakers, Jrue Holiday reminded the Celtics of his importance
After missing the last four games, Jrue showed his importance to Boston’s success in their win against Los Angeles
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March 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM