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Boston recorded its second best offensive performance in history with a 150.5 rating. It was a clinic from start to finish with the Celtics dishing 35 assists while also nailing 20 threes. They also had three scorers over 20 points in Derrick White (30), Jordan Walsh (22) and Payton Pritchard (20).
The Celtics look like they can hold their own in the Eastern Conference as trade season approaches after Tuesday's win.
The Boston Celtics dug in deep to outlast the deeper and superior New York Knicks on Tuesday night, thanks to a monster 42-point performance from Jaylen Brown and some strong efforts from Derrick White (7 points in the last few minutes) and other role players.
The Boston Celtics rolled through the lowly Wizards with a dominating offensive performance on Thursday night. Read more here.
Derrick White and Neemias Queta both missed the win over the Cavaliers on Sunday, but they look like they'll be back on the court soon.
The Celtics, at 61-21, won the Atlantic Division last season and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they lost to the New York Knicks, four games to two. Seven-footer Neemias Queta likely will be Boston's starting center this season, while newcomers Luka Garza and Amari Williams provide depth at that position.
The New York Knicks are off to Boston for a longtime Eastern Conference rivalry matchup with the Celtics Tuesday night at TD Garden.
Jordan Walsh had a perfect career-night to lead the Celtics to a dominant 146-101 win over the Wizards on Thursday night at Capital One Arena. It was the biggest margin of victory of the season for Boston and extended their winning streak to three games heading into a showdown Friday night with the Lakers.