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The Celtics cruised to victory over the visiting Trail Blazers Wednesday night, giving Boston a bit of momentum as the team heads out on the road.

BOSTON — The Celtics were never concerned about Jayson Tatum, nor should they have been.

As the Celtics entered the All-Star break on a high note with last Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, they were understandably in high spirits. There were smiles all around the locker room as everyone departed for their respective destinations, as they boasted the best record in the NBA.

The injury bug couldn't slow Boston's roll as the Celtics exploded for a 106-99 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The two veteran players sport a similar hairstyle and are about the same height and age.

The occasionally rage-inducing (but effective) practice was popularized by Red Auerbach's Celtics in Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell's prime.

MIAMI — No, not a complete game, something that was shuffled out of the equation considering the missing bodies on both sides.

The Boston Celtics will be in full "Hospital Celtics" mode against the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening.

'The defending Eastern Conference champs are seeking to add injury insurance' to their frontcourt, according to B/R's Chris Haynes.