TD GARDEN — Joe Mazzulla wasn’t going to overplay the significance of the Celtics’ 120-117 win over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers.
“To me, I care more about, can we do it again in 72 hours?” said the perennially stoic head coach, referencing the team’s upcoming matchup with the 2-11 Washington Wizards.
Still, Tuesday’s matchup was as big of an NBA game as you’ll find in November: the defending champs squaring up against a 15-0 squad. A playoff rematch. An NBA Cup game on national television in front of one of the most boisterous crowds in basketball.
So, before tip-off, the Cavs weren’t shy about leaning
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