If the Celtics don't shore up their issues on the glass, they could finish as the worst defensive rebounding team of all time
Through 3 games, opponents have a 41.6% offensive rebound rate
The worst in NBA.com's database (back to 1997) is the 98 Raptors at 39.8%
If the Celtics don't shore up their issues on the glass, they could finish as the worst defensive rebounding team of all time
Through 3 games, opponents have a 41.6% offensive rebound rate
The worst in NBA.com's database (back to 1997) is the 98 Raptors at 39.8%
Josh Minott in his first career start:
15 PTS (career-high)
9 REB
6-9 FG
1 BLK
1 STL
🤯 +42
The Lawnmower is the latest Brad Stevens masterclass
Let Ant cook! 🔥
Anfernee Simons tonight:
☘️25 PTS
☘️ 9-17 FG
☘️ 6-13 3PT
Finally got to see him let loose offensively and it’s official: he’s a certified bucket
Final: Celtics 122, Pelicans 90
Celtics who played their best game of the season tonight:
Payton Pritchard
Anfernee Simons
Neemias Queta
Josh Minott
Luka Garza
Baylor Scheierman
I’d hear an argument for Sam Hauser despite the meh shooting night
GREAT TEAM WIN☘️
Final: Celtics 122, Pelicans 90
Celtics who played their best game of the season tonight:
Payton Pritchard
Anfernee Simons
Neemias Queta
Josh Minott
Luka Garza
Baylor Scheierman
I’d hear an argument for Sam Hauser despite the meh shooting night
GREAT TEAM WIN☘️
Derrick White continues to be the clutchest player in NBA history
Massive swing after a block vs. Deandre Jordan to set up Simons for a three
Josh Minott with the transition score to tie his career-high 13 PTS 💪
Four Celtics have scored double digit points at halftime:
Payton Pritchard—14 PTS
Jaylen Brown—11 PTS
Josh Minott—11 PTS
Anfernee Simons—11 PTS
🔥☘️
At last, a good second quarter!
The Celtics had lost every 2Q so far this season, getting outscored 109-62 (–47)
They put an end to that trend tonight, winning 31-28, helping to lead them to a 65-54 halftime lead
~Progress~
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