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.

The Celtics got Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup and put together a dominant 126-94 victory over the Clippers on Monday. Here are the takeaways. Kristaps Porzingis looked rusty (but he’s going to help a lot).

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