{
  "id": 4033289,
  "title": "5 Incredible Celtics Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/5-incredible-celtics-records-that-will-probably-never-be-broken",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:48:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/5-incredible-celtics-records-probably-204856566.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Celtics boast numerous impressive records that are likely to remain unchallenged. First and foremost, Bill Russell's 11 championships stand as an unbeatable NBA record; prior to him, no other player amassed more than seven. This remarkable feat is further exemplified by his astonishing 21,620 rebounds over a 13-year career, setting the highest rebounding total in both Celtics and NBA history. Additionally, Bob Cousy's astonishing 28 assists in a single game in 1959 ties for the third-most assists ever recorded in NBA history, only surpassed by Kevin Porter of the Nets and Scott Skiles of the Magic. The Celtics also hold the remarkable 40-1 home record, achieved during the 1985-86 season when they only lost one home game against a Portland Trail Blazers team that finished below .500. Finally, Jayson Tatum's 60-point, 32-point comeback performance against the San Antonio Spurs in 2021 set a franchise record and remains the third-largest comeback in NBA history.",
  "summary": "The Celtics have been setting records for 80 years. These five are among the toughest to break.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bill Russell holds NBA record with 11 championships",
    "Bob Cousy sets record with 28 assists in single game",
    "Jayson Tatum achieves 60-point comeback in 2021"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}