Atlanta defense boss, Clint Capela tasted very little of the broth that his team took during the first 24 minutes of Game 1 (74-44). The objective will be to do better tonight to stay alive longer and hope to doubt the title finalists.
For the pivot of the Hawks, we must already start by better protecting, collectively, access to the circle…
“To start, we will have to play with more force. Many players from the opposing team attacked Game 1 by being aggressive, stepping on our racquet, even if it meant putting their shoulders on it to make room for it. They were more physical than us. So for us, we will have to arrive with a little more sense of urgency in defense, and not let them come into our racket and score like they did., did he declare.
The big gap between Al Horford and Robert Williams III at post 5
The Celtics can also draw on their experience from the 2022 campaign to make a difference, where some Hawks like Saddiq Bey had their very first career playoff game. Clint Capela also noted the complementarity of profiles, in terms of his position for example, between the muscular and aerial Robert Williams III and an Al Horford who evolves more outside the racket, which does not necessarily help him.
“Of course, they played together for many years. They have this cohesion, with guys who play in accordance with their roles. I’m thinking in particular of Al Horford who took me wide throughout the game, not necessarily to get a shot, but to make it difficult for me when it comes to helping my teammates in the paint, that sort of thing. . I really feel like there’s this selflessness through those roles as well.” he added.
To compensate, Clint Capela especially wants to see his teammates regain ground mentally, with aggression. Essential elements to exist in the playoffs.
“We’re not going to let them get us this time, let them step on our racquet, push us around. Because it wasn’t even the fact that they made 3-pointers that made the difference, it was really the physical impact they put in attack. They must not be allowed to do so. There will always be adjustments, but it’s more mental than anything else. That’s what the playoffs are all about.”concluded the Swiss.
| Clint Capela | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2014-15 | HOO | 12 | 8 | 48.3 | 0.0 | 17.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.7 |
| 2015-16 | HOO | 77 | 19 | 58.2 | 0.0 | 37.9 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 7.0 |
| 2016-17 | HOO | 65 | 24 | 64.3 | 0.0 | 53.1 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 12.6 |
| 2017-18 | HOO | 74 | 28 | 65.2 | 0.0 | 56.0 | 3.3 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 13.9 |
| 2018-19 | HOO | 67 | 34 | 64.8 | 0.0 | 63.6 | 4.5 | 8.2 | 12.7 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 16.6 |
| 2019-20 | HOO | 39 | 33 | 62.9 | 0.0 | 52.9 | 4.3 | 9.5 | 13.8 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 13.9 |
| 2020-21 | ATL | 63 | 30 | 59.4 | 0.0 | 57.3 | 4.7 | 9.6 | 14.3 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 15.2 |
| 2021-22 | ATL | 74 | 28 | 61.3 | 0.0 | 47.3 | 3.8 | 8.1 | 11.9 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 11.1 |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 65 | 27 | 65.3 | 0.0 | 60.3 | 4.0 | 7.1 | 11.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 12.0 |
| Total | 536 | 27 | 62.7 | 0.0 | 53.3 | 3.6 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 12.4 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
