"Wednesday's game provided us with our first look at a new era of Celtics basketball, and in a very encouraging turn of events, their first game sans Jayson Tatum (temporarily) as well as Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet (permanently), the Celtics offered fans some much needed catharsis. The last time we saw the Celtics, they were run off the floor in"
"the Celtics don't tank, and they were never likely to be bad enough to win the lottery with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White on the roster, which is why the Celtics' performance on Wednesday felt so refreshing. Everything Joe Mazzulla said about their priorities was born out on the floor. The Celtics were scrappy, solid, and fast. Derrick White tore straight to the rim and scored on their second possession. The defense was hyper-aggressive; as a team, the Celtics recorded 13 steals and 10 blocks."
The 2025-26 Celtics returned to the court with a 121-103 preseason victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, marking a fresh start after last season's painful exit. The roster looks significantly different without Jayson Tatum (temporarily) and with departures including Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet. Management avoided tanking despite offseason turnover and retained core pieces like Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. Coaching emphasis on priorities translated to a scrappy, fast performance with aggressive defense; the team totaled 13 steals and 10 blocks. Derrick White attacked the rim early, and high-energy role players provided depth and buy-in. The win offered catharsis and early optimism.
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