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At a glance

From Kemba’s revival to Hayward’s free throws, 10 thoughts on the Celtics

Kemba Walker’s return to form is a good sign for a Celtics team that has lost five of the last seven games.

Some positives from another loss: Celtics kept fighting against Bucks

The Celtics rallied from 27- and 22-point deficits against the best team in the league in a loss on the road.

Nights like Thursday in Milwaukee expose the Celtics bench

Boston’s second unit simply doesn’t have the scoring punch needed to beat the best of the best in the NBA.

Observations from Celtics’ loss to NBA-best Bucks

The Bucks hit 12 of 15 3-pointers in the first half and led by 22 in the third quarter, but Boston made it a game late.

CELTICS NOTEBOOK
Giannis, Marcus Smart appreciate the challenge of the other
Few can handle the towering Bucks superstar like Boston’s defensive stalwart.

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LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo lead NBA All-Star Game votes
James leads Western Conference with 4,747,887 votes; Antetokounmpo leads Eastern Conference with 4,474,107 votes.

Celtics’ Allison Feaster likes WNBA’s new labor deal: ‘I think it’s groundbreaking for women’s sports’

The league and the union struck a deal that increases wellness benefits and pay for the athletes.

Zion Williamson’s NBA regular season debut is set

The former Duke star, who has missed 41 games this season after knee surgery, is scheduled to play for the Pelicans on Jan. 22

To make Celtics better, Kemba Walker believes he must be better

Walker believes he must set the tone for the Celtics by being “more energized from the beginning of the game and have my guys ready to go.”

Buzzer-beating prayer in third quarter epitomized Celtics’ ugliest loss this season

The Pistons hit a season-best 60.3 percent on field goals, including a demoralizing 76 percent of their 2-point shots.

Observations on the Celtics’ stunning loss to the lowly Pistons

The Pistons shot 60.3 percent against one of the league’s best defenses and dominated the second half.

A sore right knee forces Jayson Tatum to sit out his first game of the season

As a precaution, Celtics coach Brad Stevens sat out the team’s second-leading scorer, who will travel with team to Milwaukee.

Celtics have a healthy roster just in time for games against the league’s best

The Celtics will play the top two teams in the NBA in a four-day span, with games against the Bucks and the Lakers on tap. Are they ready for the challenge?

Even on an off night, Celtics’ Gordon Hayward gave it his best shot

The veteran forward missed his first seven shots but was able to make other contributions, which he might not have been able to provide last season.

Jayson Tatum leads the way as Celtics run the Bulls

Six players reached double figures in scoring, led by Tatum with 21, as the Celtics stayed on track with their second straight win.

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