Takeaways from the Celtics' West Coast Excursion

Boston returns home with wins in three of its four West coast games, with the lone loss coming in overtime. What does this trip say about the Green team?

LeBron James, center, is the latest to learn first-hand the path through Boston isn’t easy as Kristaps Porzingis (left) and Derrick White (right ) successfully defend James’ shot at the rim. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

BOSTON — One of the best parts of extensive road trips for NBA teams, is the impact of so much time away can be on developing stronger team bonds.

The Boston Celtics have already proven themselves to be a relatively tight unit. Their four-game excursion out West did not nothing but make those connections even tighter.

In winning three of their four games, all by double figures, it only confirmed what we already knew and that is the Celtics, home or on the road, are pretty good.

Jayson Tatum can carry this team to great heights, and if he’s not around for a game or two, the Celtics have plenty of ballers ready to step up and lead the way.

But in a sea of positive takeaways, there were three that stood out.