WASHINGTON — Thursday was a day of celebration for the Celtics. They visited the White House to commemorate their NBA-record 18th championship. They were drinking apple cider, taking selfies, and watching President Joe Biden execute a pump fake.
But, Friday night against the young and unestablished Wizards, the Celtics got off to a sluggish start. They let Washington hang around for most of the game before finishing off a double-digit win.
With Boston down by three late in the third quarter, coach Joe Mazzulla was whistled for a technical foul. An assistant coach held him back from jawing at an official.