The Boston Celtics ended their first road trip of the season on a high note, notching their first win of the season on Monday night with a 122-90 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans.

After starting the season 0-3, the Celtics took care of business in New Orleans against the winless Pelicans, who were without their best player (Zion Williamson) and faded late.

Boston continued its trend of winning the first quarter, which it’s done in all four of its games this year. However, the Celtics’ impressive finish was more noteworthy, as they ended the game on a dazzling 31-4 run.

Joe Mazzulla’s squad turned in its best performance of the year on both sides of the ball. Boston’s 122 points scored and 90 points allowed were both season bests, producing the team’s first victory of the new campa

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