After defeating the Sacramento Kings, the high-spirited Boston Celtics immediately entered a grueling back-to-back stretch.
First, they hosted the relatively weaker Eastern Conference opponent, the Orlando Magic.
From the opening tip, the game was completely one-sided. The Boston Celtics displayed overwhelming dominance and wrapped up the victory with ease in just three quarters.
In the end, the Boston Celtics crushed the Orlando Magic 112:88, winning by a massive 24 points.
However, the thrilling matchups did not end there.
The very next night, again on their home court, the Boston Celtics welcomed another formidable opponent—the Toronto Raptors.
Facing their former player Kyle Lowry, the Boston Celtics showed not the slightest hint of mercy.
They implemented an extremely tight defensive strategy against the man who was now the Toronto Raptors' engine, leaving him no room whatsoever to operate freely.
Not only that, the Boston Celtics also successfully contained DeMar DeRozan, who formed the Raptors' backcourt duo with Kyle Lowry, making it difficult for the two stars to display their true abilities.
With that airtight defensive performance, the Boston Celtics completely froze the Toronto Raptors' offense.
In the end, they demolished their opponents 106:71, a staggering 35-point rout that gave them an undisputed and emphatic victory.
With that, the Boston Celtics secured their 48th win of the season, bringing their record to an eye-catching 48 wins and 5 losses.
This game was also the Boston Celtics' final game before the NBA All-Star Game.
The day after the game, a cheerful Goodwin boarded a private plane with his family and headed for New Orleans.
This year's All-Star Weekend would be held in New Orleans.
The Eastern and Western Conference All-Stars selected this year were as follows:
Eastern Conference All-Stars starters: Derrick Rose, Wade, Goodwin, Carmelo Anthony, Marc Gasol.
Eastern Conference All-Stars reserves: Kyrie Irving,