Josh Minott continued his hot start to the season in the Boston Celtics’ 107-136 blowout win over the Washington Wizards. Minott, who joined the Celtics as a free agent on a two-year deal this summer, has quickly established himself within Joe Mazzulla’s rotation.

Over the first nine games of the season, Minott has been part of the starting lineup six times and appears to have cemented himself as the team’s starting power forward. Against Washington, Minott’s full skill set was on display, as he ended the night with 21 points, five rebounds and three steals on 8-of-12 shooting.

Even with the Celtics up by 30 in the fourth quarter, Joe Mazzulla held Minott accountable when he believed the young forward had begun to take his foot off the gas. The Celtics’ head coach could be seen teari

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