The Celtics’ matchup against the Pelicans unfolded in muted fashion, under the shadow of Kobe Bryant’s untimely death in a helicopter accident, alongside his daughter Gianna and eight other passengers.
May they rest in peace.
A very difficult part about today is that basketball is supposed to be a sanctuary at times like this, and it's just not right now. When basketball as a way to cope feels wrong, everything is just… confusing.
Not a lot of energy on either side for Celtics or Pelicans. This was how the day's earlier games started as well.