Solid contributor off the bench during Boston's authoritarian victory (114-94) against Miami in Game 1, with 12 points in 14 minutes (including 4/6 at 3-points), Sam Hauser will have his role to play within the formidable attack of the Celtics, the team to beat on the East Coast. Elite shooter (42% in career 3-pointers) who built his NBA career on his own, after being ignored in the 2021 Draft, the former Virginia player is starting his first real playoffs, after two campaigns at the end from the bench for the last two years.
“This season has been quite an adventure, and I have learned a lot. I went for what I got, I was given nothing. My whole career has been like that and it's just as good.” he explains on NBC Sports Boston. “This year it’s even more memorable because I’m in the rotation. A player with a role and who we counted on. »
The best “Net Rating” in the League
For Celtics fans, it's actually no surprise to see Sam Hauser at such a party. During the regular season, with +13.8, he quite simply finished first in the League in “Net Rating” over 100 possessions (for players who played at least 50 matches).
In 2nd and 3rd places, Derrick White (+12.5) and Payton Pritchard (+12.2) complete the podium to confirm the C's' domination in the regular season. While Nikola Jokic (+12.2) is at the foot of the podium.
“We’re going to need performances like that to go far in the playoffs”confirms Jayson Tatum. “There are nights when we will need one or more substitutes to come in to change the course of the match. »
After going 0 out of 2 during his first time on the field against the Heat, Sam Hauser did well to persevere with four successes that followed. A perfect illustration of the “Stay Ready Group”, as Joe Mazzulla’s replacements call themselves.
“I'm just trying to make a good start and bring some energy. Fresh legs. And try to do actions that win matches, which are not visible in the stats. Set a screen for Jaylen or JT to give them the matchup they want. Go for the offensive rebound to snatch an extra possession. Hold the duel in defense. This is what will help us win. »
| Sam Hauser | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | BOS | 26 | 6 | 46.0 | 43.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 80 | 16 | 45.5 | 41.8 | 70.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 6.4 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 79 | 22 | 44.6 | 42.4 | 89.5 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| Total | 185 | 17 | 45.0 | 42.2 | 80.6 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 7.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
