"I think a lot of credit goes to our coaching staff and our player development staff," suggested Hauser.

The Pistons beat the Thunder 124-116 in the first half of our national TV doubleheader, as Cade Cunningham (29 pts, 13 ast) and Jalen Duren (29 pts, 15 reb) outlasted Jaylin Williams (30 pts, 11 reb, 4 ast). The Nuggets defeated the Celtics 103-84, running away in the second half to defend home court in the nightcap.

The Celtics were right there with the Nuggets until about midway through the third, when Denver found another gear and Boston didn't.

RECAP: The Celtics struggled in the second half on the way to a 103-84 loss to the Nuggets out in Denver on Wednesday night.

"It's been amazing," said White.

Their perfect trip, and four-game winning streak, has been a true team effort, but Scheierman's defense and rebound has stood out.

Boston leads the NBA in defensive efficiency over its last 10 games. Two unsung Celtics showed how they're doing it Tuesday in Phoenix.

Matt Bonner revisits his unexpected scoring surge, clarifying the myth and breaking down why the matchup dynamics opened the door.