3 keys to the Celtics evening up their second-round series
Ideally, they will be heading back to Boston with a 2-2 record.
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Ideally, they will be heading back to Boston with a 2-2 record.
It's official, the Boston Celtics are through to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Orlando Magic gave them some problems, specifically in how they impacted Boston's work on the perimeter.
I wanted to share some thoughts on a tweak Boston made to one of its primary early offensive actions on Sunday. More importantly, why that tweak worked, and why I hope we see more of it.
Joe Mazzulla made a couple of smart adjustments heading into game two.
Game 1 was somewhat of a blur. Even on the watch backs, it was primarily freelance offense on both sides, with defense being the central tone. So, I began to look for aspects of Boston's offense that weren't there – things the Celtics have found success
It appears that White's impact is being recognized by more than just Celtics fans.
One playoff game in the books. One playoff game holding an opponent to under 100 points. 10 more to go to match last season's record.
The NBA playoffs are here, and the Boston Celtics are set to battle the Orlando Magic in a Round 1 showdown.
The Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Entering a new campaign while wearing the crown of being the reigning champions can't be easy. Every team wants to be you. Every team wants to beat you. And eyes from all around the world are hyper-focused on the smallest of details.