Speaking to the media after the team's recent win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Georgia native gushed about how he was able to set up an alley-oop to his favorite partner in crime. "As soon as I broke the line of the defense, I knew I was going to have Kristaps," said Brown. "Cookies and Cream is back, baby! Let’s get it!"

As ever under an Ime Udoka-coached team, defense and rebounding have been the focus. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, guarded mostly by Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks, went 0-for-8 on field goal attempts, missing all five 3-point tries, in the fourth quarter and overtime. This is the scary thing about the Celtics.

Kristaps Porzingis' return turned into an extended celebration Monday night as the Celtics stomped the Clippers 126-94.

From pretty much the first minute played in the first game of the Boston Celtics preseason slate of games right up until he made his return to the court, star Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been a focal point of fans of the team as they awaited the ...