The Boston Celtics are 30-13 as things currently stand in the basketball world which is good for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference. Coming off of a 125-8

Kristaps Porzingis kept his productivity rolling after calling out the Celtics' effort at Toronto on Wednesday, helping Boston get right with a win.

Boston's backcourt starters combined for 40 points on 13-for-28 shooting and nine 3-pointers in a quality win over the Mavericks

BOSTON — On a possession two minutes into the first quarter Friday night, the Boston Celtics didn’t even attempt to disguise their intentions against the Orlando Magic. With a small forward guarding Kristaps Porziņģis, Boston went straight into a pick-and-roll with Derrick White and his 7-foot-2 teammate.

The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics have been inconsistent recently, but their veteran center has been on a roll.

Kristaps Porzingis had a career night against Chicago last night and his performance is a reminder why Brad Stevens traded for him.

Porzingis turned the ball over on the first possession and played an essentially perfect game for the Celtics the rest of the way.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounted for 21 of the Thunder’s 34 first-quarter points as they lead by 14 over the Warriors at the first break. The MVP candidate has gone 7-for-8 from the floor and 6-for-7 from the line, and is giving the Warriors defense all kinds of issues.

The Celtics found creative solutions against Dallas’ defensive schemes, with Derrick White leading a pivotal third-quarter surge. From mid-range scoring to bench contributions, Boston’s adaptability shone in Dallas.

The Celtics shot better and held the Mavericks to low efficiency in a performance more indicative of the team we're used to watching.

In a rematch of the 2024 NBA finals, the defending champion Boston Celtics visited the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

The Celtics' veteran leader took a long, winding road to his first NBA title, and he's reaping the rewards of his patience.