1. What do you know? Terry Rozier started and played well. It’s almost like that is a thing! All jokes aside, Rozier was great. When Boston struggled early on defense (more on that next!), Rozier kept them in the game. He scored 16 of his game-high 26 points in the first quarter, and didn’t miss a shot in the first half. All-in-all, it was a terrific night for Rozier, who continues to show great value when he’s given a little longer of a leash.
2. It wasn’t the best start for the Celtics defense, as they allowed the Cavaliers to hit 13-of-23 shots in the first quarter on their way to 30 points.