What happened
Boston opened the preseason with a win over Cleveland despite sitting eight rotation players, and the result held even though the Celtics shot only 41.4% from the field.
Baylor Scheierman led a strong wing showing with 15 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh also had useful moments off the bench.
The result suggests Boston can survive stretches without its top players because its depth and rebounding held up. Roles behind the core still look open, though, since this was only a preseason opener.
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Original reporting: I have completely relapsed on the Celtics — Yahoo Sports ↗