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Yes, the Celtics swept the Pacers last year, but those games were all close and their unpredictable offense and diverse scoring threats could pose a significant challenge for the Celtics. With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown taking a combined 29 three-point attempts against the Pacers, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm question their shot selection, especially when Derrick White was on fire, scoring 23 points on just nine shots.
The episode also explores Payton Pritchard's candidacy for Sixth Man of the Year, highlighting his impactful contributions off the bench. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Celtics' potential for individual accolades, including All-Star nods for Derrick White and MVP consideration for Tatum.
Boston Celtics Stumble Against Short-Handed Hawks: A Wake-Up Call?
The Boston Celtics' surprising 117-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, despite the absence of Trae Young, raises questions about their commitment in the early part of the season. With 20 offensive rebounds allowed and 20 turnovers...
Published 11/13/24
The injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks came from behind and beat the Celtics, 117-116 at TD Garden Tuesday night. The Celtics record falls to 9-3 with the loss. The Hawks without several key players including Trae Young improved to 5-7. The loss came in the 1st game in Pool Play in this year's NBA...
Published 11/13/24