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Celts on the verge of their best start (AP)

 
Larry Bird's Celtics never did it. Neither did Bob Cousy's. None of the franchise's 17 championship teams did it either. With a win Thursday night in Washington, the group led by Paul Pierce can do what never has been done in club history -- start a season with a 21-2 record. Coach Doc Rivers' response: a shrug of the shoulders. (link)

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