Mazzulla’s puzzle pieces finally click

The Boston Celtics return against the Brooklyn Nets aiming for a home-and-home sweep, as improved rebounding drives their current winning streak. Joe Mazzulla insists there’s strength in having ‘no pattern’—which might make him the NBA’s first coach who treats the playbook like a Sudoku.

Jaylen Brown keeps pushing through after the ECF loss, Derrick White finds his rhythm, and trade rumours swirl. With Neymar Queta praising the team’s start, Boston eyes another confident step in NBA Cup standings this Friday.