Coming off its worst loss of the season, Boston got 30 points from Jason Tatum and a strong all-around effort from brown to thump Orlando at TD Garden.

Williams makes the argument that the award almost always goes to a big man and that there should be a separate DPOY that isn't just based on blocks. He wants one that is more based on who makes it hard for other teams to score on them and other things of that nature.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics needed a big win in a big way, and they got one against the Magic on Friday, claiming a 121-94 victory.

The Celtics have faced their fair share of adversity this season, and it’s become clear that their path to the top of the East isn’t going to be as smooth as last year’s championship run.

Brockton native and nationally top-ranked prep hoops talent AJ Dybantsa spent a few moments with Celtics star Jaylen Brown courtside at TD Garden Friday night.Dybantsa, 17, was in Boston alongside his Dad,