From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Celtics Open Preseason with Win
Celtics beat Cavaliers in preseason opener with key players watching from bench.
In brief
Celtics beat Cavaliers in preseason opener with key players watching from bench. Celtics secured a 124-113 win over Cavaliers in preseason opener with eight top rotation players sitting. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Celtics sit eight top players
Celtics opened preseason by sitting eight of their top rotation players against the Cavaliers.
Celtics win 124-113
Celtics secured a 124-113 win over Cavaliers after backups erupted for 71 points in first half.
Luka Garza leads scoring
Luka Garza paced Celtics with 22 points and 10 rebounds in preseason opener.
“Luka Garza paced the Celtics with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the preseason opener.”
Joe Mazzulla watches game
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla watched much of game from locker room to gain perspective.
“Just really see like what I don’t see when I’m out there”
Carter shows physicality
Carter absorbed contact repeatedly and converted 3-point plays despite foul.
“He tumbled to the ground after taking a hit on a dunk, sliced through the lane and converted a 3-point play”
Celtics focus on offensive rebounds
Celtics grabbed offensive rebounds on 10 of 19 missed shots in first quarter.
“In the first quarter, the Celtics grabbed offensive rebounds on 10 of their 19 missed shots”
Celtics prepare for next game
Celtics will have offensive firepower but count on Hugo González for defensive disruptor.
The essence
Celtics secured a 124-113 win over Cavaliers in preseason opener with eight top rotation players sitting.
