John Karalis
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Celtics beat for Sports Illustrated. Host, Locked on Celtics, Locked on NBA podcasts. Author: 'Built Different,' 'The Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars.' PBWA. Cameo.com/JohnKaralis. JohnKaralis.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Neemias Queta is doubtful tomorrow vs Atlanta, and Luka Garza is questionable, both sick.
January 27, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Neemias Queta is doubtful tomorrow vs Atlanta, and Luka Garza is questionable, both sick.
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New at Celtics on SI — 'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff
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'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff
BOSTON — Amari Williams has a lot to learn, and over the past few games, he’s been getting a crash course in playing NBA basketball. “It takes some time based
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January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
New at Celtics on SI — 'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff
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New at Cetlics on SI: 'Love him to death' - Inside Jrue Holiday's return to Boston and tribute from the Celtics www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
'Love him to death
BOSTON — When pregame locker room access opened up, all of Boston’s media contingent poured into the visiting locker room, which isn’t the biggest room in the b
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January 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
New at Cetlics on SI: 'Love him to death' - Inside Jrue Holiday's return to Boston and tribute from the Celtics www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
New at Celtics on SI — 'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff
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'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff
BOSTON — Amari Williams has a lot to learn, and over the past few games, he’s been getting a crash course in playing NBA basketball. “It takes some time based
www.si.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
New at Celtics on SI — 'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff
www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
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New at Cetlics on SI: 'Love him to death' - Inside Jrue Holiday's return to Boston and tribute from the Celtics www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
'Love him to death
BOSTON — When pregame locker room access opened up, all of Boston’s media contingent poured into the visiting locker room, which isn’t the biggest room in the b
www.si.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
New at Cetlics on SI: 'Love him to death' - Inside Jrue Holiday's return to Boston and tribute from the Celtics www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
New at Celtics On SI — Boston Celtics go up big, hold on to beat Blazers: Five reasons why they won www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Boston Celtics go up big, hold on to beat Blazers: Five reasons why they won
BOSTON — The Celtics and Blazers did their best impression of the conditions outside TD Garden Monday night, giving us a sloppy game with cold shooting. The Cel
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January 27, 2026 at 5:35 AM
New at Celtics On SI — Boston Celtics go up big, hold on to beat Blazers: Five reasons why they won www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
The Celtics built a huge lead early on and then things got sloppy, both teams went cold, and there were a ton of fouls. The Celtics still led wire-to-wire and held on despite a late run by the Blazers. Here's my immediate reaction from TD Garden. Full podcast later on.
January 27, 2026 at 4:44 AM
The Celtics built a huge lead early on and then things got sloppy, both teams went cold, and there were a ton of fouls. The Celtics still led wire-to-wire and held on despite a late run by the Blazers. Here's my immediate reaction from TD Garden. Full podcast later on.
Pritchard is back and about to check in
January 27, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Pritchard is back and about to check in
Payton Pritchard just hurt his finger... looks like the left pinky that he already has wrapped. Simons comes in and Pritchard goes into the back
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Payton Pritchard just hurt his finger... looks like the left pinky that he already has wrapped. Simons comes in and Pritchard goes into the back
Not the prettiest game at all, but the Celtics have hit mostly hit timely shots to keep their lead at double digits
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Not the prettiest game at all, but the Celtics have hit mostly hit timely shots to keep their lead at double digits
Unsuccessful challenge for Portland. Boston ball
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Unsuccessful challenge for Portland. Boston ball
Celtics challenge the foul on Hauser and win. Camara flopped and pulled Hauser down. He's actually going to be charged with a foul
January 27, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Celtics challenge the foul on Hauser and win. Camara flopped and pulled Hauser down. He's actually going to be charged with a foul
9 fouls and 6 turnovers by the Blazers in the second quarter. 8 fouls and 6 turnovers by the Celtics. That was ... not entertaining
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 AM
9 fouls and 6 turnovers by the Blazers in the second quarter. 8 fouls and 6 turnovers by the Celtics. That was ... not entertaining
Pritchard beats another buzzer. 7-3 finish to the 2nd quarter. C's up 15 despite scoring just 20 in the 2nd
January 27, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Pritchard beats another buzzer. 7-3 finish to the 2nd quarter. C's up 15 despite scoring just 20 in the 2nd
Sam Hauser playing some pretty good defense. I wonder if we ask about it, Mazzulla will praise his shooting
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Sam Hauser playing some pretty good defense. I wonder if we ask about it, Mazzulla will praise his shooting
It's the 4:45 mark of the 2nd and the Celtics have scored 5 points in the quarter
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 AM
It's the 4:45 mark of the 2nd and the Celtics have scored 5 points in the quarter
Look at the stuff I highlighted in the first half vs. Chicago and look at how a lot of that has improved here vs. Portland. Obviously a lot of that was covered by the coaching ... Very encouraging for a player to respond so quickly
New on SI -- Scouting Amari Williams: Breaking down the video from the Celtics rookie's first start
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Scouting Amari Williams: Breaking down the Boston Celtics rookie's first start
Amari Williams earned the first start of his young NBA career after giving Boston someimportant clutch minutes in Brooklyn. The almost 24-year-old big (his birt
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January 27, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Look at the stuff I highlighted in the first half vs. Chicago and look at how a lot of that has improved here vs. Portland. Obviously a lot of that was covered by the coaching ... Very encouraging for a player to respond so quickly
Amari comes right back in when Rob does, so they'll be matching minutes all night, it seems.
January 27, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Amari comes right back in when Rob does, so they'll be matching minutes all night, it seems.
Payton Pritchard beats the buzzer and the Celtics finish the 1st quarter up 32-11 on Portland
January 27, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Payton Pritchard beats the buzzer and the Celtics finish the 1st quarter up 32-11 on Portland
Jaylen Brown snuck in to take the jump ball when it was Hugo Gonzalez who tied the ball up.
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Jaylen Brown snuck in to take the jump ball when it was Hugo Gonzalez who tied the ball up.
Liking Amari's energy so far. So much more engaged and active than he was early vs. Chicago
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Liking Amari's energy so far. So much more engaged and active than he was early vs. Chicago
Amari Williams off the bench for Queta. He'll match up with Robert Williams
January 27, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Amari Williams off the bench for Queta. He'll match up with Robert Williams
8-0 C’s run to start the game. They're 4-4 from 2, 0-4 from 3. Portland is 0-6 overall, 0-5 from 3
January 27, 2026 at 1:17 AM
8-0 C’s run to start the game. They're 4-4 from 2, 0-4 from 3. Portland is 0-6 overall, 0-5 from 3
Nice ovation for Jrue Holiday
January 27, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Nice ovation for Jrue Holiday