Portland forward Travis Outlaw doesn't believe that the defending-champion Celtics like to be roughed up.

"They are a team that likes to hit first," Outlaw said after Tuesday's win.

"I don't think they like to be hit. So they come out hard and try to hit you as hard as they can to intimidate you. But if you hold your ground or punch first, it rattles them a little bit."

Via HoopsWorld

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