Boston’s clear goal was to outshoot the Thunder from the three-point line. They broke an NBA record for attempted threes in a half with 36 in the first half and 63 total (via StatMuse). The three highest-paid players for Boston heavily struggled from distance;

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla enjoyed his front row seat to Al Horford's defensive clinic versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

This was more than just game No. 64 of 82. Saturday made clear the push for playoff form is underway, even if Mazzulla would never admit it.