10 takeaways from Kristaps Porziņģis’ comeback vs. the Clippers

#1 - Brad Stevens isn’t satisfied with the Celtics’ defensive level yet

In the second quarter, Brad Stevens shared some of his basketball insights during the NBC Sports Boston broadcast. While the game unfolded, Stevens’ running commentary on the Celtics’ defense was particularly telling.

Each time the Clippers scored at the rim, Stevens would mutter, “Hmm, another layup.” When Joe Mazzulla called a timeout after an open three, Stevens immediately approved, noting the defense wasn’t as sharp as it needed to be. After a layup by Ivica Zubac, Stevens commented again, prompting Brian Scalabrine to ask if he’d be saying the same if he were on the bench.

Stevens admitted the team isn’t at the…