Overview
- Boston routed Cleveland 125-95 at TD Garden, with Josh Minott posting 11 points, a career-high 15 rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block in 33 minutes.
- The Celtics have won both games since inserting Minott into the starting lineup by a combined 52 points after opening the season 0-3.
- Minott’s defense keyed the Cavs victory as Evan Mobley went 0-for-6 when guarded by him and Cleveland shooters were 1-for-12 with Minott as the nearest defender, per tracking data.
- Joe Mazzulla credited Minott’s effort and game-plan execution while stressing that Boston will keep its rotations and the fifth starter spot flexible.
- Signed in July after three seasons with Minnesota, Minott has embraced a low-usage, high-energy role as Jayson Tatum rehabs an Achilles injury and said he loves playing in Boston.