Here are some next-day thoughts about the Celtics taking down the Phoenix Suns, 99-86, on Friday night.
1. Kemba’s night
To borrow a line from Mark Twain, the reports of Kemba Walker’s demise were greatly exaggerated. He is not too old and too injured. In fact, he was the best player on the floor last night. He had the offense:
What a night for our @Gatorade Player of the Game, Kemba Walker. pic.twitter.com/pKcPItOASS
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 23, 2021
Kemba Walker (right) hit every shot he took in the paint tonight.