A win over the on Friday night gave the their fifth straight win. It was also the team’s second straight in-season tournament W, putting them atop of East Group C. There are two more games to play at the group stage; if the Celtics remain top, they progress onto the next round.
However, the game wasn’t without controversy. Multiple players found the court to be slippery, leading to falls, slides, bumps, and bruises. Jaylen Brown looked like he hurt himself at one point, too. Nevertheless, the Celtics ground out another win in a physical game.
Beyond the court and the shooting struggles, this was a fast-paced game with a lots of read-and-react offense.