The Boston Celtics go as Tatum and Brown go. They set the tone on both ends of the floor, leading by example and embodying the mindset Joe Mazzulla preaches. In the season’s opening week, they’ve established that tone at an elite level.

After trouncing the Knicks, Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown reflected on what it means to be NBA champions.

Jaylen Brown tossed in 27 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 25 to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.