What happened: The Boston Celtics carried a lead into halftime behind a 20-point first-half scoring performance. The offensive surge helped Boston take control of the contest over the opening two quarters.

Why it matters: Boston entered the matchup at 7-2 through nine games, holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. A win would extend the Celtics' winning streak to three games following their 119-80 victory over Charlotte.

What to watch: Boston will look to maintain its offensive pace and close out the second half.