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Joe Mazzulla reveals why he removed Celtics starters early in Bucks loss
Because you selected: Basketball Brian Robb | December 12, 2025 at 06:15 AM The Celtics five-game winning streak came to an ugly halt on Thursday night with a 116-101 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee. Boston led by as many as 13 points in the first half but watched their lead dissipate quickly after halftime as the team shot 3 for 26 from 3-point range after intermission. Meanwhile, the Bucks got red-hot from the field, outscoring the Celtics 56-34 over the game’s final 24 minutes while pulling off the comeback win without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the floor. Boston’s regulars got pulled earlier than usual in the defeat with Joe Mazzulla yanking his entire starting five with 5:26 left in regulation after an 8-2 Bucks run pushed their lead to 17 points. Celtics Mailbag: How would Jayson Tatum returning impact Boston trade possibilities?
Because you selected: Basketball Brian Robb | December 12, 2025 at 06:00 AM The Celtics saw their best stretch of basketball this season come to a sudden halt Thursday night after an upset loss to the Bucks. However, there is still plenty of buzz about this group with the possibility that Jayson Tatum could return at some point this season looking more realistic by the day. Let’s take a look at a host of questions surrounding the Celtics star along with much more in this week’s mailbag. Hey Brian, If Jayson Tatum returns in say April at about 70% of his normal self and Brad trades Simons and two first round picks to the Clippers for Zubac, would the Celtics return to being the Eastern Conference favorite this year? How realistic is a Zubac trade or who is the best center that the Celtics can realistically obtain at the trade deadline? Thanks, — Dave Jaylen Brown compares Bucks trio to ‘Wade, Bosh and LeBron’ after loss
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | December 12, 2025 at 05:45 AM The Celtics seemingly couldn’t buy a bucket in the second half of their loss to the Bucks, with their offense slogging through inefficient stretches. But that’s just one side of the coin. The Bucks role players also stepped up all night despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo for another game. Kyle Kuzma was everywhere as he scored 31 points to lead the Bucks. Bobby Portis had 27 points on 11-for-13 shooting. Finally, Kevin Porter Jr. had a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. That’s why Jaylen Brown jokingly compared them to the Hall of Fame trio of Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James who teamed up in Miami last decade. “Give credit to them,” Brown said, via NBC Sports Boston. “Bobby Portis, Kuzma and Porter looked like Bosh, Wade and LeBron. They played exceptionally well tonight, but I don’t think our force was there.” Falcons swoop past Bombers on opening night
Because you selected: Basketball Chris Putz | December 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM WESTFIELD – The Bombers boys basketball team enters the 2025-26 season hoping to soar to new heights. Much to the chagrin of Westfield, the Minnechaug Regional Falcons played the role of the villain to perfection on opening night. Minnechaug dominated on the glass and the Falcons took advantage of some Bombers mistakes in the fourth quarter to escape the Whip City with a 51-44 win on Thursday evening. Minnechaug came out of the gate strongly. Aided by 3-point shots from Max Fergus, Miles Fergus, and Caden Duke, the Falcons built a 17-9, first quarter lead. Jordan Walsh is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Thursday’s loss to Bucks
Because you selected: Basketball Brian Robb | December 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM The Celtics saw their five-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night against the Bucks but there was another bright spot in the performance. Third-year forward Jordan Walsh (20 points) nearly matched his career-high in scoring (22), making him Thursday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow. Walsh remains on an absolute offensive tear since being inserted into the starting five last month. He finished with 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting against the Bucks along with 8 rebounds (4 offensive) and 3 steals in the 116-101 defeat. 4 takeaways as Celtics lose to Bucks after confounding 2nd half
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM The Celtics seemingly couldn’t make a shot in the second half as they lost 116-101 to the Bucks on Thursday in Milwaukee. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for the C’s, falling to 15-10 on the season. The Bucks, after losing 10 of their last 12 games, improved to 11-15. It was all Celtics early as they drained 3-pointers to put the Bucks down. But Milwaukee, still playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, stayed in the game to show some fight. The night changed in the second half as the Celtics sputtered offensively in a confounding performance. The C’s couldn’t hit a 3-pointer as they scored just 13 points in the third quarter. On the other side, the Bucks seemingly couldn’t miss. Milwaukee built a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter as the Celtics failed to mount a comeback attempt. Where to watch Iowa vs. Iowa State free stream today
Because you selected: Basketball Khadrice Rollins | December 11, 2025 at 07:36 PM A pair of in-state rivals meet up on Thursday, Dec. 11 as the No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones host the Iowa Hawkeyes at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. This college basketball game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on FS1. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. Iowa is 8-1, but that one loss came in the team’s only game against a ranked opponent so far, a 71-52 blowout loss on the road to No. 9 Michigan State. The Hawkeyes bounced back on Saturday with an 83-64 victory over Maryland, but with about a third of their remaining games against teams currently in the top 25, Thursday would be a good time to prove they won’t just be a walkover for other ranked teams. In the win over Maryland, Bennett Stirtz had a game-high 25 points along with two steals while Cam Manyawu added 12 points, seven board, three assists, two steals and a block. Cooper Kock went for 11 and Tate Sage chipped in 12 off the bench. Joe Mazzulla one of NBA’s highest-paid head coaches (report)
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | December 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM While Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla endured criticism early in his tenure, the fourth-year coach has gained respect across the league. Mazzulla is also one of the highest-paid head coaches in the NBA, according to a recent report from Sportico. Mazzulla is tied for fourth in the league, along with Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and Rockets coach Ime Udoka, at a reported average annual salary of $11 million. That mark only trails the Warriors’ Steve Kerr ($17.5 million), the Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ($15 million) and the Clippers’ Ty Lue ($15 million) as part of Sportico’s report. The Celtics announced back in August they signed Mazzulla to a multi-year extension to keep him in Boston, though terms were not announced. NBA head-coaching salaries aren’t often public information compared to the college ranks, where those public institutions make those numbers available. |
