Celtics sweep back-to-back games against Cavaliers: 10 takeaways

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks to shoot at the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Boston.The Celtics started a tough week with their second important win in a row on Thursday, claiming a sweep in their mini two-game series against the Cavaliers with a 116-107 victory.

Here are the takeaways.

1. The Celtics started last year hot too, but this has been an impressive stretch. After losing in the in-season tournament, they’ve won three in a row. Their best players both have top-shelf talent. The role players are overqualified. The bench has rounded into shape nicely. They have the NBA’s…