The Celtics were riding high after throttling Atlanta this past Wednesday. In tonight’s game, they played a New Orleans team that won three straight despite missing Zion Williamson. As the game tipped off, color commentator Brian Scalabrine said, “I’m worried about his game, I’m just being honest.” But as we’ve learned from his last five seasons on the broadcast, Scal is wrong more often than not, and Boston would win tonight’s game 117-109 as they welcomed back Malcom Brogdon.
The Celtics hit 10 first-quarter three pointers and led 40-25 in front of a packed Smoothie King Arena.