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Al Horford made his preseason debut for the Boston Celtics in their preseason finale (a loss to the Raptors). Despite looking rusty, his 23-minute performance suggests he's ready to start the season strong. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum delivered an MVP-level first half, showcasing his ability to hit tough shots and create opportunities for teammates. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal talks about all that and how the Celtics are also focusing on Jaylen Brown's post play, leveraging his increased strength for offensive advantage. Also, Jordan Walsh had a chance to shine with a game-winning shot opportunity, though it highlighted areas for growth in clutch situations. Coach Joe Mazzulla's rotation choices, including playing Walsh over others, hint at strategic decisions for the regular season.
Will these strategic moves and player performances propel the Celtics to success? Tune in to explore these insights and more.
The Celtics played a pretty ugly game against the Wizards, but they did enough to win (and keep their NBA Cup hopes alive). They were firing away from 3 again, but this time they were weren't taking good ones. Thankfully, they changed it up in the fourth, went inside, and closed the game out....
Published 11/23/24
The Celtics were honored at the White House, which was an exciting day for everyone involved and a momentous occasion that transcends the basketball court.
Join John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal, who was there at the White House, talking to players after the event. Also, we open up the...
Published 11/22/24