Celtics first-year starting center Neemias Queta cracked The Ringer's top 100 NBA players list:

When it comes to facing the best of the West, the Celtics haven’t been at their best. They’ve gone just 3–11 against the conference’s top six teams, suffering three season sweeps. Tonight, they’ll get their shot at redemption against OKC. New story: www.celticsblog.com/celtics-anal...

That didn't take long. Brad Stevens has already removed himself from consideration atop UNC's list of targets, sources tell CBS Sports. Here's the story at this early AM hour: www.cbssports.com/college-bask...

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla joined Derrick White at WWE’s Monday Night Raw, ringside at TD Garden. The two shared a viral moment, highlighting their bond. “It’s always cool to do things like that.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

I wonder what lesson(s) Joe Mazzulla will have in store for the Celtics locker from after attending WWE’s Monday Night Raw w/ Derrick White.

Jaylen Brown called Boston “too lackadaisical,” saying the team didn't play “Celtics basketball” in Sunday night's loss to the Timberwolves. “We got to be ready for that, and that’s uncharacteristic of us.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Joe Mazzulla: “That unit, in the second quarter and the fourth quarter, was the difference in the game." Mazzulla said that the T-Wolves were the "more physical" team rather than the "harder-playing" team, and it stumped the Celtics' offense.

Timberwolves bench: 40 points, 15/31 FG. Celtics bench: 20 points, 8/25 FG.

Did not see this coming from the Celtics tonight.

Sam Hauser blocks Bone Hyland's 3-point attempt, giving him 22 this season for the Celtics. Hauser is now four blocks shy of setting a new career high, set two years ago.

"...Things change — you’ve got adversity, ups and downs — and we just communicated that it’s going to be me and you. So our communication sets the tone for the rest of the team, and we both have to be better going forward if we want this thing to work.”

Jaylen Brown said he had a meeting with Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Celtics before JT's return, per NBA on NBC: “Sometimes your communication falls off, so being able to get back on the same page is important."

T-Wolves coach Chris Finch on Luka Garza: "It's awesome. All the credit to the organization here, Coach (Joe) Mazzulla and his staff figuring out how to best employ Luka. He's a good player. We knew that from our time with him here.”

Jaylen Brown has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the Timberwolves, per the Celtics.

Luka Garza was the key difference-maker the Celtics needed to fend off a hobbling Grizzlies team in Memphis and secure their fourth straight win. “I love being a part of this team.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Derrick White, per NBC Sports Boston: “(Luka Garza) is amazing. He plays so hard every single second he’s out there. He does so many little things for us and (he’s the) ultimate competitor, so big plays all game, really. Kind of kept us in it and huge plays down the stretch.”

Luka Garza: 20 points, 8/11 FG.

The Grizzlies, missing 11 players, are outshooting the Celtics (9/34) from three, knocking down 10/30 heading into the 4th quarter.

Jayson Tatum is on the board after an 0/9 start, knocking down a three with 1:26 left until halftime. Tatum missed his first six 3-point attempts.

Jaylen Brown just appeared in a trailer for an upcoming episode of Donnie Wahlberg’s ‘Boston Blue,’ set to air on April 3rd.

The legendary Robert Parish returned to TD Garden on Wednesday night, and for a few moments, all eyes were on him. The Celtics understood why after their blowout win over the Warriors. “It’s great to have him around.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Jaylen Brown's week: Sunday: MVP chants at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston. Monday: MVP chants after dropping 41 points (10/20 FG) vs. the Suns. Wednesday: MVP chants after 32 points and passing Dave Cowens for 10th on the Celtics’ all-time scoring list vs. Golden State.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum: 49 points. Warriors starters: 47 points.

Jaylen Brown surpassed Dave Cowens for 10th place on Boston’s all-time scoring list tonight with his 13,193rd point. Brown scored or assisted on 54 points tonight for the Celtics in the first half, scoring 23 on 8/13 shooting vs. Golden State.

Kristaps Porziņģis: 3 points in 11:10 Luka Garza: 7 points in 10:30

Jaylen Brown's 19 first-quarter points tie the most by any Celtics player this season.

The World Baseball Classic has given Red Sox fans and players a feeling that Fenway Park hasn’t provided in a long time.

Wilyer Abreu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It took more than Jaylen Brown's 41 points to overcome Devin Booker's latest outburst. The Celtics had to tap into their evolving philosophy to reinforce their identity and overcome the Suns. “It was good for us to earn that.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Jaylen Brown on MVP chants: “It’s pretty cool, I’m not gonna lie. I was in Southie yesterday and got some MVP chants. I think that might have been cooler.”

Jaylen Brown: 41 points, 10/20 FG, seven rebounds, six assists, 19 made free throws.

Jaylen Brown is up to 19 free-throw attempts tonight, surpassing his previous career-high of 16.

Derrick White is up to 75 blocks and 75 steals this season, becoming the first Celtics player to do so since Kevin Garnett (2007-08). Source: ESPN.

Derrick White scored 16 of Boston's 34 points in the second quarter, as the Celtics take a 65-61 lead over the Suns at halftime. White connected on three straight 3-pointers, accounting for 13 of Boston's first 16 points in the frame.

Jaylen Brown has set a new career-high in free throws made in a single quarter (nine) tonight vs. Phoenix. Brown finished the first quarter with 10 points, one rebound, and two assists.

Celtics guard Derrick White presented with his Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month award:

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown warming up before tonight’s Celtics vs. Suns matchup at TD Garden:

Jayson Tatum is four games into his return, and Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla doesn't want his impact to be misunderstood by being judged solely by his scoring numbers. “He’s giving the game exactly what it needs.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Gino Time after defeating the Wizards by 11 points?

Luke Garza’s reaction after putting the Celtics ahead 93-72. Garza has made a career-high 41 threes this season while shooting a career-best 42.1%.

Neemias Queta finished the half with 22 points on 10/12 shooting with six rebounds tonight — less than two weeks after scoring a career-high 27 points vs. Philadelphia.

The Celtics outrebounded the Wizards 33-16, including 12-3 on the offensive glass. Boston stretched a two-point lead going into the 2nd quarter into a 64-41 halftime lead over Washington. No better way to respond after consecutive road losses.

Boston Red Sox prospect Eduardo Rivera has given Team Puerto Rico 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in this afternoon’s WBC quarterfinals matchup.

Jaylen Brown stood firm, addressing his ejection in San Antonio for the first time and criticizing what he sees as an NBA-wide epidemic of foul-baiting following Thursday night’s loss to OKC. “I’m not looking to flop or anything like that.” www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Without Jayson Tatum or Derrick White, the Celtics came within inches of upsetting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his historic night in OKC. To Jaylen Brown and company, it came as no surprise. “We play inspired basketball.” New story: www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Jayson Tatum’s face says it all.

There will literally never be an NBA player better at doing that than Payton Pritchard.

The Celtics' bench is outscoring Oklahoma City's 20-5, while also providing three of Boston's four offensive rebounds.

Jordan Walsh and Luka Garza both with consecutive offensive rebounds + putback layups for the Celtics. It'll take that kind of effort to make it out of OKC with a win,