Two matches in a row against Orlando and two victories by 17 points each time: the Celtics crossed the Magic pass brilliantly, maintaining their invincibility at home, and dominating the debates. This is the substance of Joe Mazzulla's analysis.
“I think we're starting to play 'Celtics basketball'”, assures the Boston coach NBC Sports. “From a mentality point of view, from a toughness point of view, on defense, on an identity level. If we think about what it means to play like the Celtics, then I think we showed that this week. »
Can Jaylen Brown say more about this basketball? “I think, to start, we set the tone on defense. These are the foundations of our success. I think you have to play with a certain rhythm too. These two elements take us in the right direction”replies the All-Star.
In addition to winning, the Celtics confirmed
Before the two successes against Orlando, the Celtics had signed two victories in a row against the Cavaliers. It's never easy to beat the same team twice in a row and Boston managed to do it twice in six days.
“What we did this week is impressive. I’m proud of the way we played,” notes Jayson Tatum for Mass Live. “I'm not sure we would have won these matches last season. We beat two teams that present different challenges, especially Orlando against whom we have been struggling recently. We won on Friday without three of our interiors. We found a way to win. »
However, the Celtics also got off to a good start last season, driven by some crazy outside skill. So why say that the 2022/23 version is better?
“We were also 20-5 last season, so we were very good too,” continues Jayson Tatum. “But there are special moments in a season, and there, we had like two playoff series and we responded. We played four games in six days and to win them like we did, I find it impressive. »
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Bp | Int | Ct | Party | Pts |
| Jayson Tatum | 24 | 36.9 | 48.7 | 34.1 | 79.3 | 0.7 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 27.5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 33.9 | 47.1 | 32.7 | 71.6 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 21.9 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 18 | 30.3 | 52.5 | 32.6 | 83.2 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 19.1 |
| Derrick White | 21 | 32.6 | 48.2 | 42.7 | 88.6 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 15.6 |
| Jrue Holiday | 22 | 34.5 | 44.2 | 39.2 | 82.8 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 12.2 |
| Sam Hauser | 24 | 22.8 | 47.6 | 45.8 | 80.0 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 9.6 |
| Al Horford | 21 | 26.2 | 49.6 | 36.0 | 100.0 | 1.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 7.4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 24 | 20.1 | 40.0 | 35.9 | 73.3 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 6.5 |
| Luke Kornett | 17 | 12.9 | 74.4 | 0.0 | 83.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 4.4 |
| Neemias Queta | 4 | 12.2 | 46.2 | 0.0 | 80.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Dalano Banton | 11 | 8.3 | 48.1 | 14.3 | 83.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 2.9 |
| Lamar Stevens | 8 | 5.4 | 47.1 | 33.3 | 75.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
| Oshae Brissett | 10 | 10.6 | 33.3 | 20.0 | 64.3 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 9 | 7.2 | 33.3 | 26.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
