Boston Celtics dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Philadelphia 76ers at home. So from the opening minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night, Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was determined to set a different tone for the rest of the team to follow.
The Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are a member of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Celtics were founded in 1946 and have won 17 NBA championships, the most of any NBA franchise. They are known for their historic rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, which has been called the greatest rivalry in NBA history.
The Celtics have had many great players over the years, including Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Kevin McHale, and Paul Pierce, among others. They have also had many successful coaches, including Red Auerbach and Doc Rivers.
The team is currently owned by Wyc Grousbeck and plays their home games at the TD Garden. Brad Stevens is the team’s current head coach, and their star players include Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart.