The Celtics took care of business against the Spurs with Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, claiming a 117-98 victory to maintain their spotless record at home.
Here are the takeaways.
1. The Celtics weren’t perfect against the Spurs, and if you ask Joe Mazzulla, that’s to be expected.
After the game, Mazzulla was asked what it takes for the Celtics to constantly be constructively critical of themselves. He pointed to the way the Celtics responded after giving up a 33-point third quarter.
“The trick isn’t to get caught up in trying to prevent it,” Mazzulla said.