Boston Celtics Schedule and Recent Developments

The Boston Celtics, currently standing at 19-5 and leading their division, have a packed schedule ahead as they navigate the 2024-25 NBA season. On December 12, they hosted the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden, a game that was crucial as the Celtics aimed to avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time this season.

Looking ahead, the Celtics have several key matchups in the coming weeks. They are set to face the Washington Wizards on December 15 away from home, followed by two games against the Chicago Bulls on December 19 and 21, with the first being at home and the second on the road. The Celtics will then travel to face the Orlando Magic on December 23 and return home for a Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 25.

In addition to their schedule, the Celtics are also dealing with the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, who is rehabbing from foot surgery. This has led to increased minutes for backup bigs such as Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Xavier Tillman. Porzingis has indicated that he hopes to return sometime in December, although the exact timeline is still uncertain.

The team is also looking to integrate young players into their rotation, with rookies like Baylor Scheierman and JD Davison potentially seeing significant minutes off the bench. Scheierman, in particular, is noted for his outside shooting and defensive versatility, which could make him a valuable asset for the Celtics’ second unit.