The Boston Celtics dropped their first pair of games back to back since April 2024 against the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers early this week, so it was no surprise to see the Celtics come out locked on defense in their home tilt against the Indiana Pacers on Friday (Dec.

Boston hasn’t lost three in a row since March of 2023 — it didn’t happen all of last season — and will look to keep it that way with Indiana in town for a pair of games on Friday and Sunday.

Yes, you can. To listen to Friday's Celtics game on the radio, tune into 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the the 76ers' 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Joel Embiid evaluates how this new Philadelphia 76ers roster matches up with the Boston Celtics after a Christmas Day win.

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, who fell to the parquet floor during warmups before Wednesday's win in Boston but remained in the starting lineup, was fined $75,000 by the NBA Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the road victory.

Christmas Day was about more than a rivalry matchup for the Boston Celtics. Yes, they were scheduled to face the Philadelphia 76ers in what ultimately developed into a disappointing loss, but they were also gearing up to face a former draft pick in Guerschon Yabusele.

As a dangerous January schedule looms, Boston hasn't been playing up to its standard recently, falling 4 games out of first in the East.

Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House offer instant reaction and analysis following the Boston Celtics' 118-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day, Boston's third loss in their last four games.