On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics played host to the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton. With a royal couple in attendance, the Celtics secured a 134-121 victory against the visiting Miami Heat, Boston’s fifth straight win.
Prince William and Princess Catherine sat courtside alongside Celtics owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steven Pagliuca, Boston mayor Michelle Wu, governor-elect Maura Healey and Celtics great Satch Sanders. The royal couple is visiting Boston as part of a larger trip centered around the Earthshot award ceremony on Friday.
Despite the tremendous fanfare, the Boston Celtics didn’t pay the royal visitors much mind.
PHOTOS: Prince, Princess of Wales at Boston Celtics-Miami Heat https://t.co/B9IeQNsElK
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 1, 2022
After the game, the players said they were more focused on grabbing a win.
Jaylen Brown said he was more observant of the game than the fanfare. “It was just another game to me,” he said afterward.
His teammate Derrick White said he was worried about accidentally running into them on the court.
PHOTOS – Heat at Celtics: Boston survives Miami’s best, win 134-121 in front of royal guests https://t.co/Hl6hjppecu
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 1, 2022
Interim head coach Joe Mazzulla admitted earlier in the night he didn’t know much about the royal family. “Hopefully they’re Celtics fans,” Mazzulla quipped following the game.
Boston will play Miami at home again on Friday before heading out on a six-game road trip, including two games in Hollywood. It’s good to know they can handle celebrities in the stands.
Jayson Tatum scores 49 as Boston beats Miami 134-121 https://t.co/HMkel64WAA via @thecelticswire pic.twitter.com/qJ3AvW0tKy
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 1, 2022
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