The Boston Celtics delivered the first true blowout of the 2023-24 NBA season as they dropped 155 points in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.
All five Celtics starters scored in double figures, and Jayson Tatum led the way with 30 points in just 27 minutes on the floor. He added 12 rebounds for a double-double. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porziņģis combined for 29 points.
Boston as a team shot 56.8 percent from the field and went 20-of-35 on threes.
Here’s where the performance stands historically:
Basketball Reference @bball_ref
1️⃣5️⃣5️⃣ POINTS!
That’s the second most the @Celtics have ever scored in a game, and the most since 1959. 🤯#Celtics | #DifferentHere https://t.co/eTZAEX2gRn
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
So, this just happened.
The Celtics are 4-0 for the first time in 14 years. pic.twitter.com/Q4JAoZO3m0
ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
The Celtics defeated the Pacers 155-104, their 2nd-most points scored in a game in franchise history (173 points against the Lakers on Feb. 27, 1959).
Boston has scored 508 points this season, tied for its 2nd most through the first 4 games in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/unGr3AAig6
The Celtics entered the year as one of the strongest contenders in the Eastern Conference. The addition Porziņģis provided them with additional size and floor-spacing, and so far he has helped the offense reach another level.
Erika🍯 @ErikaaLauren
I love this picture pic.twitter.com/bcUppJWRGk
Chris @reddishbarnes
It’s wild. This offense still looks a little clunky, but already looks better than any other recent Celtics offense
TatumMuse @TatumMuse
Celtics’ offense is so lethal 😭
Complex Sports @ComplexSports
The Pacers against the Celtics tonight pic.twitter.com/S873wnvk2W
Boston’s 4-0 start also presents a bit of a contrast from some of its East rivals.
𝙍𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙮 ☘️ @CelticsRiley
Heat fans are QUIET pic.twitter.com/v0o7TC0odl
𝓖𝓪𝓫𝓮 🍀 @gabe_blessed
Bucks losing to a play-in team while the Celtics are blowing teams out by 30 😭 pic.twitter.com/CxE88K29gN
ً @FanMahome
Celtics thriving & Heat & Bucks in shambles
pic.twitter.com/S9241zVfMj https://t.co/EFVTe0BMLV
Joe Mazzulla’s squad will look to make it five straight games with 100-plus points on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Considering Brooklyn is 23rd in defensive rating through four games, the Nets could be in for a long night.
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