The Celtics looked every bit their dominant selves in their win over the 76ers despite coming out of the All-Star break.

It was the fourth consecutive victory and eighth in nine games for the reigning NBA champions, who sit 5.5 games back of first-place Cleveland in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics improved to 40-16 overall and a league-best 23-6 in road games. Their average margin of victory during their four-game win streak: 19.5 points.

The Celtics look to be rested and perhaps rejuvenated, and poised to pick back up with the full head of steam they had going for them heading into the break. The Sixers are still