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Celtics Kick Off Season Without Christmas Game, Tatum's Recovery Looms

8/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Boston Celtics will begin the 2025-26 season at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22, 2025.
They will not play on Christmas Day, ending a nine-year streak.
The team has 25 nationally televised games, including a rematch with the New York Knicks on October 24.
Jayson Tatum's recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon may take four to six months.
The Celtics are in a tough NBA Cup group, facing playoff contenders like Philadelphia and Orlando.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Celtics' 1986 championship, marked by a record 67 wins, solidified their status as a premier NBA franchise. Led by Larry Bird, the Celtics have won a total of 18 championships, the most in NBA history. Today, they face challenges, including injuries to key players like Jayson Tatum, as they navigate a competitive league landscape to reclaim their championship legacy.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics will begin the 2025-26 season at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22, 2025.
They will not play on Christmas Day, ending a nine-year streak.
The team has 25 nationally televised games, including a rematch with the New York Knicks on October 24.
Jayson Tatum's recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon may take four to six months.
The Celtics are in a tough NBA Cup group, facing playoff contenders like Philadelphia and Orlando.

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