You're Having a Retirement Tour Too? (First Update!)

Ainge sat in the stands, fidgeting restlessly.

But he had chosen to come himself, so no matter what, he had to stick it out until the end.

Unable to bear it any longer, he could only lower his head and play on his phone to ease his emotions.

The Pelicans' starters never returned in the final quarter, but the bench players showed no mercy either.

The further the Celtics fell behind, the less fighting spirit the players on the court had.

Being tough sounds good, but who wanted to keep giving their all while getting tortured?

Not many people were masochists, and this wasn't bed.

Smart was the only one with any backbone left. He defended with all his might, trying to awaken the team's fighting spirit, but it was a drop in the bucket.

In the end, the Pelicans brutally destroyed the Celtics 112-73 on the road, securing their sixteenth straight win of the season.

The 39-point margin also became the Biggest Score Difference of the NBA's new season.

What a Thanksgiving Massacre.

After the game ended, Ainge was the first to slip away.

The Celtics players did not take part in the Handshake Ceremony either. Under McHale's lead, they left the court dejectedly.

This game was a devastating blow to their morale.

It was easy to imagine that they would need a long time to recover.

Smart was the only one who did not rush off. He came over to greet Stevens, and it was clear that he somewhat missed the days when Stevens had coached the team.

Seeing that, Tang Tian had some thoughts as well.

If the Pelicans could find a way to bring Smart onto the team, it would be a considerable boost to the bench.

Stevens had thanked Boston and its fans, yet the