The Celtics had over a week to contemplate how to come back from their 3 game losing streak following the All-Star break. An unlikely hero in Daniel Theis emerged, as he led the Celtics with 19 points and 7 rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench in the 100-98 victory. He stepped in for Aron Baynes as he left after just 3 minutes with an elbow injury and would not return. Marcus Smart played 26 minutes in his return from the controversial hand injury that caused him to miss 11 games, and is expected to have full availability for the remainder of the season.