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Granted, the way they are making things happen on the hardwood is a bit different than it was in the 2021-22 season.

A brutal first half proved fatal for the Celtics in a 121-107 defeat.

Even on their less-than-best nights during a winning streak that lasted more than two weeks, the Celtics found ways to win. They overcame a late double-digit deficit, fueled by their bench, to beat the Thunder last week. Shorthanded several times due to injuries, they figured it out.

After getting benched late in the loss Friday to Orlando, the two-time All-Star was back in crunch time, helping the Bulls end Boston’s nine-game winning streak Monday.

Some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' 17th game of their 2022-23 campaign.

Jaylen Brown on Monday further explained a tweet he posted in support of Kyrie Irving’s return that included a video of a group of Black Hebrew Israelites spewing harmful propaganda, saying he wasn’t aware of the group’s identity.

"The Celtics are 21st in points allowed per possession, but there's no cause for alarm," cautions ESPN's Zach Lowe.

"Both (offensive and defensive) systems were built for our full team, so when we get that it’ll be a seamless transition," explained Mazzulla.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics completed another undefeated week. Plus, the Warriors, Nets and Lakers all had strong outings.

Chicago looks to end their four-game skid on Monday against Boston.

While Smart's shooting from beyond the arc might fluctuate from season to season, his overall energy rarely wavers, with him finding ways to impact the game on a night-to-night basis.