Shooting 18/50 from three on your home floor isn’t the best omen for a series against a two-time MVP and defensive player of the year, but this Celtics team is known for overcoming a bad start.
Boston rebounded from a big game one loss on their home court Tuesday night, defeating the defending champions 109-86 despite not having Marcus Smart on the court.
Jaylen Brown did the heavy lifting early, and Jayson Tatum carried the offense in the late stages of the game. Grant Williams hit six threes and played phenomenal defense on Giannis Antetokounmpo, stepping up without Smart.