For the second game in a row, the Boston Celtics have put forth more than impressive defensive efforts, holding their surprised opponents to fewer than 80 points.
That they pulled it off against a rebuilding Orlando Magic franchise on Wednesday raised few eyebrows around the league.
Perhaps more importantly, it hinted the Celtics might just be in better hands than some early doubters feared under new head coach Ime Udoka.
This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire.