Do the Boston Celtics need Jaden Springer's defense? The deep reserve wing has had a lot of trouble getting on the floor for a stacked Celtics rotation, but has found a sliver of light to insert himself into in recent games,

The little-used guard got the call when Boston couldn't stop the Clippers' guards. He delivered stout defense and more in an overtime win.

You never know when you’re going to play,” Jayson Tatum said. “Game’s not going the way it’s supposed to or we expect. Joe calls your number to come and shut somebody down and give us a spark off the bench,