On Wednesday night the Celtics faced the Kings in what might have be the last time a Sacramento team comes to the TD Garden. The Celtics looked to begin the first chapter of their season without Rajon Rondo who was diagnosed with a torn ACL after pregame warm-ups Sunday. The Kings came to town amidst a potential relocation to Seattle and looked to get their second win over the Celtics, this time on the road.
The biggest question coming into tonight's game was whether or not the Celtics can still be a playoff team without their leader in Rondo. The Celtics have a surplus of guards on the roster yet no pure point guards who can quarterback the offensive. Doc made it clear the team would look to play a "point guard free" offense where everyone handles the ball and looks to feed the open man. The Celtics came out on a mission to show fans and naysayers alike they're still going to compete at a high level and did just that winning 99-81 over the Kings.
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PLAYERS:
Rajon Rondo,
Avery Bradley,
Isaiah Thomas,
Courtney Lee,
Jared Sullinger,
Paul Pierce,
Tyreke Evans,
Jason Thompson,
DeMarcus Cousins
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic
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