It has been apparent even to the untrained eye that KP has not been himself when on the court for the Celtics since returning from an ankle injury.

The Boston Celtics bounced back from a tough loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder by defeating the Denver Nuggets 118-106. Despite growing concerns about this team, Boston showed why they are still one of the best teams in the NBA.

When speaking to the media following the game, Kristaps Porzingis admitted Boston had made some uncharacteristic errors during the game. He noted how they had been "stupid" with some of their decision-making and that the Thunder's defensive intensity was a genuine factor in Boston's loss.

Jayson Tatum helped lead the Celtics to an 18th championship in June before inking the largest contract in NBA history just a few weeks later. But even with those accolades and his continued growth in 2024-25,

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla spoke before Friday's game about how he tells his players to deal with criticism, even after winning an NBA title.

Joe Mazzulla believed Brandon Jennings’ criticism of Jayson Tatum was worthy of metaphorical fisticuffs. “My first thought was, that’s when you use one of your coins. That’s a coin,” Mazzulla said Thursday on 98.