Can you trust these Celtics for high stakes? That’s the big question. Boston has managed to pick up its season to place itself in positions with direct access to the playoffs; however, defeats like the one suffered last night against Indiana (128-107) or recently against Detroit, raise certain doubts about the consistency of a team that, in any case, has emerged victorious in 11 of its last 13 games – that’s fine –.
Regarding what was seen in Indianapolis, Jayson Tatum had his worst game in recent weeks. The star of the greens went up to 24 points, but he did it with a painful 2 of 12 in triples. Better was Jaylen Brown with 23 points and a series of 10 of 16 in the launch, but it was insufficient. The Pacers broke the game in the third quarter (up 19 points) and the visitors were unable to get up.
“We didn’t go out as physically as we wanted and that allowed them to get into a rhythm to turn the game into a snowball that kept growing. Those guys started hitting 3s and a guy like Brissett got into a groove to make some as well. They have good shooters”, comments Ime Udoka about what was seen on the parquet.
The Celtics coach is right. Indiana made up to 17 3-pointers (two shy of his season high) against one of the best defenses in the NBA. Rick Carlisle’s boys, already with Malcolm Brogdon back, were lethal on a night that the head coach He hopes it has served to loosen them up after winning only two of their last 10 commitments.
“It was important for us to play with rhythm and with a selfless spirit to get shots. Letting our guys just play was really important to them tonight,” she says.
Four Pacers in at least 20 points
So is. Indiana’s attack worked at such a level that up to four boys were in 20 points or more. Their top scorer was Oshae Brissett with 27 points and 6 of 9 triples. Malcolm Brogdon also shone with 20 points, Tyrese Haliburton with 22 points and 9 assists, as well as Buddy Hield with 21 points. Green shoots for a team in reconstruction.
«We were able to find the teammates, they were successful and from there everything flowed. That set the tone for the game, ”Haliburton comments on the offensive contribution of Brissett and Hield.
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