Following a tough loss to the Utah Jazz Monday night, the Celtics got back on track with a 136-107 rout of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Sitting at 4-5 now, Boston seems to have found a staple in their starting lineup: Newcomer Josh Minott .

After three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves where he averaged 2.3 points per game, he signed a two-year deal with the Celtics over the summer.

While he came in expected to be a role player off the bench, Minott has impressed many to start the year, earning him a place in the starting five. He’s averaging 9.1 points on 22.5 minutes, and has shown his athleticism on both ends of the court.

Here for this energy 👏 pic.twitter.com/o1iC0HTrE9 — Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 6, 2025

The decision to start him paid off Wedne

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