BOSTON — When the Celtics play a national TV showcase game against one of the best teams in the NBA, it’s typically Jayson Tatum’s time to shine.
But even when the Celtics star isn’t playing at an MVP level, he knows he has the supporting cast to lift him up.
The Celtics didn’t have Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart continued to ride the bench with his injury and they were suddenly without Malcolm Brogdon moments before tip. But the C’s have a habit of thriving in these situations, without multiple key regulars and even when Tatum is having an off day. They showed it again with an impressive 119-109 victory over the Grizzlies on Sunday at TD Garden.
