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Celtics stay undefeated in preseason with 115-111 win over Raptors

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October 13, 2024

Celtics stay undefeated in preseason with 115-111 win over Raptors

No starters, no problem. In their fourth preseason game of, the Celtics wrapped up their two-game homestand and stayed perfect in October with a 115-111 win over the Raptors.

In an expected move on the back end of a back-to-back, head coach Joe Mazzulla sat the preseason starters (Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Luke Kornet) and again, Al Horford who will play in Toronto on Tuesday. However, Mazzulla expressed the importance of continuity, regardless of who is on the floor.

“The message is the same regardless of who’s playing. We’re going to compete at a high level. We’re going to execute. We’re going to stick to the things and execute our system offensively and defensively and make sure we play with effort,” Mazzulla said before tip-off. “The message is always the same regardless of who’s in, who’s out, and I think that’s a reason why we have the continuity that we do, because of that standard.”

In the regular starters’ stead, Payton Pritchard, Lonnie Walker IV, Sam Hauser, Jordan Walsh, and Neemias Queta got the nod.

It’s easy to think that Mazzulla Ball is just shooting a ton of threes. And sure, Joe’s approach is rooted in the math, but it’s mainly about finding the best shot and with a roster chockful of shooters, the best shot is often a three-pointer. So, even minus their top-6 and Kristaps Porzingis, they let it fly.

Pritchard led the way, making 5-of-11 from behind the arc and finishing with 19 points and nine assists. The rest of the team was just 13-of-42; Hauser had an off day making just one of his seven threes.

Mazzulla Ball is also about finding what you’re really good at and taking advantage of (hopefully) that NBA-level skill.

If you’re Walsh and Queta, your role is as an energy shifter and attacking space. Queta finished with 15 rebounds with six coming off the offensive glass. Walsh continued his trend of improved three-point shooting — he’s now 6-of-16 in the preseason — and also attacked closeouts and the slot with strong, patient drives. He finished with an impressive 16 and 10 double double.

For a singular scorer like Walker, his fit is a little curious. Still playing on an Exhibit 10 deal and looking for a standard deal, he had his best game as a Celtic with 20 points on 4-of-9 from behind the arc. He can certainly score off the bench; it’ll just be a matter of whether or not the front office opts for some roster flexibility rather than a microwave in the second unit.

And you have to defend.

Through three preseason games, Boston boasted a 98.0 defensive rating through three games and held Toronto to 37 points at halftime. Some foul trouble in the second half and a lack of big men (Xavier Tillman didn’t play either) allowed the Raptors to crawl back into the game in the end.

The Celtics will wrap up their preseason slate with a game against these same Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday. They’ll then have a week off before Ring Night on October 22nd hosting the new look New York Knicks.

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+)WAY TO WATCH Ｆｒｅｅ Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE

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March 29, 2026

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Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals

Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE GAME: Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals look to seize control of thrilling Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals. Every team in the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals has two wins apiece as we go into the final two game weeks. Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals will host Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals at Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals Park Stadium with the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals a single point ahead of Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals in the standings and just one behind leaders Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals.

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Red Sox at Reds preview: Sonny Gray makes his first start for Boston – The Boston Globe

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March 28, 2026

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Red Sox at Reds preview: Sonny Gray makes his first start for Boston – The Boston Globe

Gray, acquired in a November trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, was one of Boston’s key rotation additions, along with Ranger Suarez, in the offseason. He was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA in 2025.

“He’s very specific about his work. Every day has a purpose,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Gray. “Two hundred strikeouts, that’s something that we were looking for. The competitor. Every five days, this guy is going to give you everything.”

In his five career appearances against the Reds, Gray is 1-3 with a 4.18 ERA.

“It’s pretty much one of the only things that is continuing to push me, is to get to a World Series, to win a World Series, to pitch in big games,” said Gray. “I love the moment, and I am chasing that moment.”

Here’s the preview:

RED SOX (1-0): TBA

Pitching: RHP Sonny Gray

REDS (0-1): TBA

Pitching: RHP Brady Singer

Time: 4:10 p.m.

TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7

Red Sox vs. Singer: Wilyer Abreu 2-5, Roman Anthony 1-2, Willson Contreras 2-7, Jarren Duran 3-10, Caleb Durbin 0-1, Isiah Kiner-Falefa 6-16, Marcelo Mayer 0-1, Andruw Monasterio 1-4, Carlos Narváez 1-1, Ceddanne Rafaela 1-5, Trevor Story 0-4, Connor Wong 2-8, Masataka Yoshida 2-7

Reds vs. Gray: Will Benson 0-5, Elly De La Cruz 5-11, TJ Friedl 1-8, Ke’Bryan Hayes 4-17, Nathaniel Lowe 2-10, Noelvi Marte 0-5, Matt McLain 2-2, Spencer Steer 4-9, Tyler Stephenson 0-8, Eugenio Suárez 7-13, Jose Trevino 0-2

Stat of the day: Sal Stewart become the first Cincinnati rookie since 1958 to record three hits on Opening Day.

Notes: Cincinnati sends righthander Brady Singer (14-12, 4.03 in 2025) to the mound … With Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo already on the injured list to start the season, Singer is considered one of Cincinnati’s most durable pitchers, leading the Reds with 32 starts last season … Singer has made five career starts against Boston, posting a 2-2 record with a 4.88 ERA over 24 innings … His last appearance against the Red Sox, on July 1 in Boston, ended after just three innings when he allowed two earned runs on three hits.

Cam Kerry can be reached at cam.kerry@globe.com.

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Mayor Robert Van Campen talks about priorities in Everett

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March 28, 2026

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Mayor Robert Van Campen talks about priorities in Everett

Nearly three months since assuming office as mayor of Everett, Massachusetts, Mayor Robert Van Campen isn’t wasting any time.

The former city councilor ousted 18-year incumbent Carlo DeMaria in decisive fashion last November, but even so, issues surrounding his predecessor still linger at City Hall.

A state-led salary audit of DeMaria found $180,000 in overpayment, a finding the former mayor disputes. Van Campen says the city is monitoring ongoing investigations.

“What I’ve conveyed to my partners in government here, locally, is to allow that state process to play itself out, and then we, as a community, will make a decision,” the mayor said. “In addition to that, I recently met with Inspector General Jeff Shapiro, who visited me at City Hall. We had a great conversation about transparency in government, best practices, putting in the right systems to ensure that that type of financial oversight doesn’t happen in the future.”

Beyond the audit, Van Campen is placing emphasis on school overcrowding.

“My objective is to try to implement solutions as quickly as I can,” he said. “Our high school today, which was built for I think 1,650 students, now houses around 2,200.”

The World Cup is creating buzz across Massachusetts, including in Everett, where the Kraft Group is looking to build a soccer stadium.

To alleviate that problem, the mayor is using federal ARPA funds to repair the old Everett High School and seeking out other spaces that could be used in the future.

“Would I like to build out new classroom space for the students of Everett in the next one to two years? Yes, that’s my ideal,” Van Campen said. “But I want to make sure that if we do it on a quick timeline, it’s done in a correct and proper fashion.”

Also in focus for the mayor is a new soccer stadium for the New England Revolution on the shores of the Mystic River.

The Kraft Group, Boston, Everett and the state Legislature have all taken steps to make the project a reality, but Van Campen says there’s still more work to do.

“It’s a transformative project, it’s a breathtaking project,” said Van Campen. “But I’ve been clear with all the stakeholders around that project, and the other larger developments going on down there, that we have to make sure that transit issues are comprehensively addressed, that pedestrian access issues are comprehensively addressed, that all those issues have to be addressed to perfection in order for these projects to succeed.”

Tune in on Sunday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. for our extended @Issue Sit Down with Van Campen.

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