HOUSTON – On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics, who lead the Eastern Conference, will take on the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden in an attempt to push their current four-game NBA winning streak.
Since the 2009–10 season, when they won six games in a row, the Celtics have not begun a season with more than three straight victories.
After defeating the Washington Wizards 126-107 on the road on Monday, Boston’s guard Jaylen Brown scored 27 of his game-high 36 points in the first half. He finished the game shooting eight of thirteen from beyond the arc, tying a franchise record with seven three-pointers in the first half.
The three other Celtics who have made seven three-pointers in one half are Boston CelticsBoston Celtics and Raef LaFrentz.
“I just found a nice rhythm.” I took advantage of some good open looks that I had. came out and made a few baskets. We achieved a few defensive stops. Simply coming out and enjoying myself,” Brown remarked.
The second quarter began with a full-court press by the Celtics, who were ahead 42-19 after 12 minutes.