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Boston "is a no-questions-asked contender because it can throw up to 10 players onto the floor," suggests B/R.

More specifically, is it the Boston Celtics, despite recent turbulence?

On this day, the Celtics became the first team to a 61-win season, and Boston traded Charlie Scott to the Suns for Paul Silas.

Is it fatigue and an intense start to a long regular season? Injuries and a lack of rest combining to create a general malaise hanging over the ball club?

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. has gone for 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games, including Monday’s upset over Boston. He hit 9-of-11 shots and 5-of-6 on 3-pointers.

The Celtics knew this six-game road trip – with several beatable opponents – was important as they try to build good habits and fix some of their glaring issues as the playoffs loom.

.Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 69 of their 2022-23 campaign.

The NBA hit Marcus Smart in the checkbook following his spat with Trae Young Saturday night.

Sacramento is suddenly gaining on Denver in the race for first place in the Western Conference.

Georgia Tech moved quickly to chart its new course in men’s basketball. Boston Celtics assistant coach Damon Stoudamire was hired Monday as the new coach of the Yellow Jackets. Following reports of the 13-year NBA veteran emerging as a candidate in the morning, the hire was finalized in the afternoon.

Boston hopes to make it three wins in a row while Houston likely hopes to make it four losses in a row as they pursue the best shot at a top pick in the 2023 NBA draft.