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.

In his first game since helping the Celtics win the NBA championship five months ago, Kristaps Porzingis picked up where he left off. The 7-foot-3 center, making his season debut after undergoing offseason leg surgery,

Kristaps Porzingis impressed in his season debut as it didn't look like he missed a beat in the Celtics' win over the Clippers.