Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he knew about a week ago that Kristaps Porzingis would make his season debut on Monday night. Porzingis returned to action against the Clippers after missing the first 17 games while recovering from ankle surgery.

Combine that preference with the historic number of 3s they take themselves and Boston's strategy is built around dominating the math game involved in shot selection. As a result, their one "weakness" has been defense near the basket.

Big man Kristaps Porzingis reflects on return to court after a Boston Celtics win over the Los Angeles Clippers