Sam Hauser is an elite 3-point shooter. Sure, he’s gone through some slumps, but teams know that once he gets going, it’s hard to shut his water off.

And the VCU alum nearly broke Boston's record for 3-point makes in a contest with the Celtics vs. the Atlanta Hawks in the 132-106 blowout win Hauser helped make happen with 10 makes from 3-point range,

As they get set to meet on Monday night, here are three reasons the Pistons and Celtics are atop the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics have listed four players on their injury report, including starting guard Payton Pritchard, who missed his first game of the season against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Boston Celtics are currently second in the Eastern Conference and could get Jayson Tatum back in the near future

Jaylen Brown scored 41 points and Sam Hauser led a 3-point barrage in the second quarter that carried the Boston Celtics to a 132-106 blowout of the Atlanta Hawks.

The veteran center would significantly improve the Boston Celtics center rotation while also adding depth to the rotation

One of the bigger (no pun intended) surprises for the Boston Celtics this season has been the play of backup center Luka Garza this season. Signed by Boston in the 2025 offseason to help make up for the outgoing frontcourt talent in Luke Kornet,

Looking up and down the standings in the middle of January, you’ll find a lot of 6-4 and 5-5 in the “last 10 games” column.  That's the January doldr

The Celtics will have to wait a little longer to face off against a beloved former teammate. The Hawks announced that Kristaps Porzingis will sit out Saturday’s game against the Celtics due to left Achilles tendinitis. It will be the fourth straight game Porzingis has missed due to the injury.

The Celtics need some additional talent at the center position, or someone who can play both the four and the five. Of course, Mazzulla must also prepare for the eventual return of Jayson Tatum, whether that be this season or next. Tatum is currently sidelined due to an Achilles tendon injury.