Brad Stevens was forced to break up his championship core because of the new second apron penalties, but a surprising trade is now reuniting two title-winning teammates.

How well Tatum can play given the physical and psychological toll the injury sustained vs. the Knicks in the will of course play a role.

"We have history, we are fortunate working for the Celtics," said Boston coach Joe Mazzulla.

The Celtics were missing Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser, and the Anfernee Simons trade still isn't official, but the defense was incredible and the Celtics got huge performances from White and Pritchard to blow Houston out.