We finally got our first look at the Boston Celtics' most logical starting five for next season. Al Horford came off the bench. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis thrived in Boston’s exceptional spacing. Jaylen Brown had moments. Jrue Holiday did Jrue Holiday things. And Derrick White was as steady as ever.
The Celtics looked every inch the championship contender they’re billed as. The scary part? It’s clear there is still some on-court cohesion that needs to develop. Some passes weren’t expected. Others were too quick or too high or too low.
Still, Joe Mazzulla’s roster is exciting.