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

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

Coach Joe Mazzulla said the shift was sparked by the fact that Boston is finally fully healthy, giving him more potential combinations.

Jrue Holiday made a pair of mistakes during the ... The veteran guard caught a long pass from Jayson Tatum in the paint, and it looked like he had an opportunity for a layup.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics needed a big win in a big way, and they got one against the Magic on Friday, claiming a 121-94 victory.

Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94. With freshman star Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates in the stands, Tatum, a former Blue Devils standout, went 12 of 21 from the floor to help Boston break out of a recent shooting slump.

Just ahead of Dallas Mavericks star wing Luka Doncic (who is unlikely to win the award based on his injury history so far this season) and just behind Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the ranking feels about right for Tatum, who has certainly not been playing the best ball of his current campaign in recent weeks.

Celtics respond from tough Saturday loss with 125-85 win at GSW. Tatum 22, Porzingis 18, Brown 17, Pritchard 14, Holiday 10; Curry 18, Moody 13. #Warriors FG: BOS 49-92, GSW

The Celtics end their four-game road trip on a high note with a 122-107 win in a Finals rematch vs. a shorthanded Mavs team. Jayson Tatum: 24 points, 6 rebounds, Jaylen Brown: 22