Boston’s Jaylen Brown is making it his responsibility to focus on both ends of the floor. ‘I think we’ve got to set the tone on defense, first and foremost.’

Jaylen Brown scores 31 points and fuels a fourth-quarter surge that carries Boston to its fifth straight win overall, 114-97.

Boston improves to 13-0 at home with a 128-111 victory, despite the absence of big men Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet.

All five starters score in double figures, led by Jayson Tatum with 27 points, in a 116-107 victory.

Commentary: Trailing by 15 in the first quarter against Cleveland, the gritty Celtics rallied to extend their home winning streak to 10.

Boston remains unbeaten at home with a 120-113 win at TD Garden.

Jordan Walsh, the Celtics lone pick in the 2023 draft, has yet to make his NBA debut and is developing his game with the G League Celtics in Maine.

Boston losing in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament may actually be a boost for the team’s long-term goals.

Playing with a point differential, while common in Europe, created a different mindset for American-born players.

Boston finishes 3-1 in group play and wins a tie-breaker with Orlando to win Group C.