The Celtics were again without their starting point guard, Isaiah Thomas, as the team travelled to Oklahoma for a game against the Thunder. Playing without the biggest little guy in the game meant Boston were reliant on strong defensive pressure, good ball movement and long-range shooting, which for the most part proved to be an effective strategy.
The Celtics established strong defensive presence right from the opening tip, ball hawking and hustling on every possession. But on the offensive end the shots weren’t falling early and it took a bit of time for the team to get going.