The Celtics have earned the benefit of the doubt. A team that won 64 games and breezed through the NBA Finals with a 16-3 postseason record doesn’t just forget how to play basketball. However, there needs to be a sense of urgency.

Mobley's Cavaliers are dominating and Barnes' Raptors are languishing, but both still offer reasons to dream of more.

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As the Celtics fall in the NBA power rankings, the Bucks are beginning to look like the true championship contenders that they are.

"The Rematch" resulted in the Cavaliers' worst loss. Trailing by as many as 42 points, Cleveland's league-best offense suddenly stopped producing points. Donovan Mitchell continues to struggle against the Thunder. Meanwhile, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen were no-shows.

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It was Boston's first loss to Toronto since March 28, 2022. Brown, Tatum and Horford were among four Celtics regulars who missed that defeat.

RJ Barrett produced 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Boston Celtics 110-97 on Wednesday night. Scottie Barnes added 18 points and nine assists for the Raptors,

Here is the latest news you need to know about the Boston Celtics, including star forward Jayson Tatum getting trolled by an opponent.

The Raptors’ road woes continued Friday night at Fiserv Forum against the host Milwaukee Bucks, who just may have found their stride following an aborted start to the season. Given their away struggles,