On Sunday the Boston Celtics were reminded that you have to play defense in the NBA even when you are taking on one of the worst teams in the league. The reminder came in the form of a 111-101 loss to Brooklyn.
Paul George sparked an 11-0 run late in the third quarter that propelled the Indiana Pacers to a 102-91 win over the Boston Celtics who hurt themselves with costly late game turnovers.
Maine native Steve Clifford and his Charlotte Hornets wasted little time jumping on the Boston Celtics before holding on to get a 104-95 win at the Boston Garden.
He has missed the entire preseason but as the Boston Celtics get ready for the season opener a week from Wednesday, word comes down that Rajon Rondo could return.