Jayson Tatum out vs. Kings due to ankle injury
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
No Jayson Tatum or Al Horford tonight for the Celtics when they face the Kings. – 6:08 PM
No Jayson Tatum or Al Horford tonight for the Celtics when they face the Kings. – 6:08 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum misses his first game tonight. (And before Kawhi misses one…go figure).
A reminder that while this gap has closed a bit lately, since entering the NBA in 2017, the Celtics are the equivalent of a 63-win team with Tatum on the floor
A 39-win team when he’s not. – 6:04 PM
Jayson Tatum misses his first game tonight. (And before Kawhi misses one…go figure).
A reminder that while this gap has closed a bit lately, since entering the NBA in 2017, the Celtics are the equivalent of a 63-win team with Tatum on the floor
A 39-win team when he’s not. – 6:04 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Celtics gameday: Tatum and Porzingis injuries, Queta’s return, scouting reports
Updated story with the latest on Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Malik Monk
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:18 PM
Kings vs. Celtics gameday: Tatum and Porzingis injuries, Queta’s return, scouting reports
Updated story with the latest on Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Malik Monk
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:18 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum last night: “When you sprain your ankle, you’re not 100%, so you gotta figure out other ways of what you can do or what feels more comfortable out there.” He’s listed as out tonight vs. the Kings.
masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 4:17 PM
Jayson Tatum last night: “When you sprain your ankle, you’re not 100%, so you gotta figure out other ways of what you can do or what feels more comfortable out there.” He’s listed as out tonight vs. the Kings.
masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 4:17 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Al Horford (rest) will not play tonight vs. Kings. Luke Kornet is also out with adductor injury. – 4:08 PM
Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Al Horford (rest) will not play tonight vs. Kings. Luke Kornet is also out with adductor injury. – 4:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics list Jayson Tatum (ankle), AL Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet (adductor) as OUT for tonight’s game against the #Kings. – 4:06 PM
#Celtics list Jayson Tatum (ankle), AL Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet (adductor) as OUT for tonight’s game against the #Kings. – 4:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum played 26 straight games to begin this season and 36 going back to last postseason.
He hasn’t missed a game due to injury since Mar. 26 with a hip contusion. – 4:05 PM
Tatum played 26 straight games to begin this season and 36 going back to last postseason.
He hasn’t missed a game due to injury since Mar. 26 with a hip contusion. – 4:05 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum is officially out tonight vs. Sacramento with the left ankle sprain.
Al Horford is out on the back to back. Luke Kornet remains out with the groin strain.
Kristaps Porzingis returns – 4:03 PM
Jayson Tatum is officially out tonight vs. Sacramento with the left ankle sprain.
Al Horford is out on the back to back. Luke Kornet remains out with the groin strain.
Kristaps Porzingis returns – 4:03 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jayson Tatum (ankle sprain) and Al Horford (rest) both out vs Sacramento. Luke Kornet remains out , too. – 4:02 PM
Jayson Tatum (ankle sprain) and Al Horford (rest) both out vs Sacramento. Luke Kornet remains out , too. – 4:02 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
No Jayson Tatum tonight for the Celtics because of his ankle sprain. Horford (rest) and Kornet (adductor) are also out. Kristaps Porzingis will be back, though. – 4:02 PM
No Jayson Tatum tonight for the Celtics because of his ankle sprain. Horford (rest) and Kornet (adductor) are also out. Kristaps Porzingis will be back, though. – 4:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Boston Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum (ankle), Al Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet (adductor) for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. – 4:02 PM
The Boston Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum (ankle), Al Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet (adductor) for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. – 4:02 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics injury report for tonight isn’t out yet, but my guess is Porzingis is in and Horford, Kornet, and maybe Tatum are out. – 1:50 PM
Celtics injury report for tonight isn’t out yet, but my guess is Porzingis is in and Horford, Kornet, and maybe Tatum are out. – 1:50 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Celtics gameday live: Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis injuries, Neemias Queta’s return, scouting reports and more
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:22 AM
Kings vs. Celtics gameday live: Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis injuries, Neemias Queta’s return, scouting reports and more
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:22 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
NEW PODCAST:
— What went wrong as the Celtics coughed up a big lead?
— Did they attack the Warriors wisely after Steph Curry’s fifth foul?
— Jayson Tatum’s sprained ankle
— So many missed shots. Lots of missed shots
And more.
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/audio-ce… – 1:45 AM
NEW PODCAST:
— What went wrong as the Celtics coughed up a big lead?
— Did they attack the Warriors wisely after Steph Curry’s fifth foul?
— Jayson Tatum’s sprained ankle
— So many missed shots. Lots of missed shots
And more.
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/audio-ce… – 1:45 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Celtics are going to overtime against the Warriors. Brown has played 35 minutes already and Tatum 36. They’ll be in Sacramento tomorrow night to face the Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. – 12:21 AM
The Celtics are going to overtime against the Warriors. Brown has played 35 minutes already and Tatum 36. They’ll be in Sacramento tomorrow night to face the Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. – 12:21 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kuminga was great straight up vs. Tatum there, but I’m surprised more teams don’t guard him like the #Warriors do. They always have two in front of him and crowd the rim area. Make it impossible for him to barrel through or post one defender, and it effectively makes him a passer – 12:20 AM
Kuminga was great straight up vs. Tatum there, but I’m surprised more teams don’t guard him like the #Warriors do. They always have two in front of him and crowd the rim area. Make it impossible for him to barrel through or post one defender, and it effectively makes him a passer – 12:20 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum had the ball for several seconds and instead of driving and perhaps drawing a foul, he took a three. Missed. #Celtics #Warriors. – 12:19 AM
Tatum had the ball for several seconds and instead of driving and perhaps drawing a foul, he took a three. Missed. #Celtics #Warriors. – 12:19 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Huge play by Jaylen Brown going for the strip on Steph to get the stop after Celtics lost that challenge. Solid look for Tatum, but he’s been off since spraining his ankle earlier in the game. Joe didn’t use his last timeout there, so this game is heading to OT. – 12:18 AM
Huge play by Jaylen Brown going for the strip on Steph to get the stop after Celtics lost that challenge. Solid look for Tatum, but he’s been off since spraining his ankle earlier in the game. Joe didn’t use his last timeout there, so this game is heading to OT. – 12:18 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Not a great look for Tatum there with Kuminga all over him. – 12:18 AM
Not a great look for Tatum there with Kuminga all over him. – 12:18 AM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Steph getting in Kuminga’s face. Hyped up over JK’s defense on Tatum on the final possession. – 12:18 AM
Steph getting in Kuminga’s face. Hyped up over JK’s defense on Tatum on the final possession. – 12:18 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum misses at the buzzer and we’re headed to overtime.
What a frenetic fourth quarter. – 12:18 AM
Tatum misses at the buzzer and we’re headed to overtime.
What a frenetic fourth quarter. – 12:18 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Kuminga just didn’t quite have the intelligence on that double off White. Tatum did well to string him out and create the wide open corner 3. – 12:13 AM
Kuminga just didn’t quite have the intelligence on that double off White. Tatum did well to string him out and create the wide open corner 3. – 12:13 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Warriors made it easy for Tatum and White with that blatant double. – 12:13 AM
#Warriors made it easy for Tatum and White with that blatant double. – 12:13 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Al Horford all with 6 assists each tonight. – 12:03 AM
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Al Horford all with 6 assists each tonight. – 12:03 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
jayson tatum reacting to not getting a shooting foul call like someone just spoiled the end of breaking bad for him.
walt dies btw. oh yeah…uh, spoiler alert. – 12:03 AM
jayson tatum reacting to not getting a shooting foul call like someone just spoiled the end of breaking bad for him.
walt dies btw. oh yeah…uh, spoiler alert. – 12:03 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Great pass by Tatum out of the post in what’s been another challenging matchup for him vs. this defense. – 11:58 PM
Great pass by Tatum out of the post in what’s been another challenging matchup for him vs. this defense. – 11:58 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Never thought I’d see the Warriors blitz off of Tatum onto an 0/6 Sam Hauser. Times really are changing. – 11:58 PM
Never thought I’d see the Warriors blitz off of Tatum onto an 0/6 Sam Hauser. Times really are changing. – 11:58 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
We’ve got another Chris Paul meme in the making. He just hit Jayson Tatum with his fake laugh bit. – 11:58 PM
We’ve got another Chris Paul meme in the making. He just hit Jayson Tatum with his fake laugh bit. – 11:58 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Feels like Tatum is a little TOO eager to move the ball — which is weird to say. He’s getting the Curry matchup but not attacking it. If there’s ever a time to actually iso and back someone down, this is the time – 11:55 PM
Feels like Tatum is a little TOO eager to move the ball — which is weird to say. He’s getting the Curry matchup but not attacking it. If there’s ever a time to actually iso and back someone down, this is the time – 11:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
CP has also been really solid executing defensively in this stretch, with nice stunts and double teams, plus good isolation D on Tatum taking away his right hand to end the quarter – 11:51 PM
CP has also been really solid executing defensively in this stretch, with nice stunts and double teams, plus good isolation D on Tatum taking away his right hand to end the quarter – 11:51 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum on the floor to begin 4Q. #Celtics are gonna need something from him to put this game away. #Warriors – 11:48 PM
Tatum on the floor to begin 4Q. #Celtics are gonna need something from him to put this game away. #Warriors – 11:48 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Warriors 97-86 after 3Q. Lead was up to 17 but GSW ends Q on a 16-10 run. Brown 24, White 23, Tatum 12, Horford 10; Thompson 18, Kuminga 15, Curry 13 (5 fouls), Saric 11. – 11:47 PM
#Celtics lead #Warriors 97-86 after 3Q. Lead was up to 17 but GSW ends Q on a 16-10 run. Brown 24, White 23, Tatum 12, Horford 10; Thompson 18, Kuminga 15, Curry 13 (5 fouls), Saric 11. – 11:47 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White was aggressive in these non-Tatum minutes to end the 3rd. He’s up to 23 points now and 5-12 from 3. – 11:45 PM
Derrick White was aggressive in these non-Tatum minutes to end the 3rd. He’s up to 23 points now and 5-12 from 3. – 11:45 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
It’s escaped notice with the Celtics in control, but Jayson Tatum isn’t moving well. He’s still helping out there by hitting a few 3s and being competent on D, but hasn’t really needed to attack. – 11:35 PM
It’s escaped notice with the Celtics in control, but Jayson Tatum isn’t moving well. He’s still helping out there by hitting a few 3s and being competent on D, but hasn’t really needed to attack. – 11:35 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
HUGE credit to Derrick White calling for Tatum to give him the ball so he could swing it knowing Brown had Curry on him. It pays off with Curry’s 5th foul … if it survives the challenge. Either way, great recognition – 11:33 PM
HUGE credit to Derrick White calling for Tatum to give him the ball so he could swing it knowing Brown had Curry on him. It pays off with Curry’s 5th foul … if it survives the challenge. Either way, great recognition – 11:33 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Animation team nailed this year’s Christmas commercial. The subtle Tatum followthrough, Luka’s happy dance after he forced overtime against the Knicks last season, Jimmy’s finger cele from the finals in the bubble … in addition to all the obvious others. pic.twitter.com/UhaqW8F9QE – 11:33 PM
Animation team nailed this year’s Christmas commercial. The subtle Tatum followthrough, Luka’s happy dance after he forced overtime against the Knicks last season, Jimmy’s finger cele from the finals in the bubble … in addition to all the obvious others. pic.twitter.com/UhaqW8F9QE – 11:33 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Jonathan Kuminga’s 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal were almost as impressive as finishing the half without a fouls despite defending Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
The 21-year-old is figuring it out. – 11:21 PM
Jonathan Kuminga’s 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal were almost as impressive as finishing the half without a fouls despite defending Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
The 21-year-old is figuring it out. – 11:21 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Warriors 65-62 at half. Brown 15, White 12, Tatum 9, Horford 8; Thompson 13, Kuminga 13, Saric 11, Curry 10.
3pt
GSW: 10-23
BOS: 9-30 – 11:05 PM
#Celtics lead #Warriors 65-62 at half. Brown 15, White 12, Tatum 9, Horford 8; Thompson 13, Kuminga 13, Saric 11, Curry 10.
3pt
GSW: 10-23
BOS: 9-30 – 11:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This is simply arrogant stuff from Tatum and that’s not necessarily a bad thing pic.twitter.com/VTC3hVOPCv – 10:51 PM
This is simply arrogant stuff from Tatum and that’s not necessarily a bad thing pic.twitter.com/VTC3hVOPCv – 10:51 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Great Queta minutes with 6 points and 4 rebounds. Brissett also made an impact filling in for Tatum with 6 points on 3-3 shooting. Another nice bench night for the Celtics. – 10:43 PM
Great Queta minutes with 6 points and 4 rebounds. Brissett also made an impact filling in for Tatum with 6 points on 3-3 shooting. Another nice bench night for the Celtics. – 10:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Queta with a tough screen for Tatum, grabs his miss and hits Pritchard quickly for 3. He’s shown well with Kornet out. – 10:39 PM
Queta with a tough screen for Tatum, grabs his miss and hits Pritchard quickly for 3. He’s shown well with Kornet out. – 10:39 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum about to check in for the Celtics to start the 2nd quarter. Everyone can take a sigh of relief now lol – 10:35 PM
Jayson Tatum about to check in for the Celtics to start the 2nd quarter. Everyone can take a sigh of relief now lol – 10:35 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics make 17 of 31 FGs and 5 of 12 threes and lead #Warriors 40-30 after 1Q. Tatum tweaks left ankle but is probable to return. Brown 12, White 9; Thompson 10, Curry 5, Podziemski 5. – 10:34 PM
#Celtics make 17 of 31 FGs and 5 of 12 threes and lead #Warriors 40-30 after 1Q. Tatum tweaks left ankle but is probable to return. Brown 12, White 9; Thompson 10, Curry 5, Podziemski 5. – 10:34 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors give up a 40 piece in the first quarter. And Jayson Tatum had just 4. – 10:33 PM
Warriors give up a 40 piece in the first quarter. And Jayson Tatum had just 4. – 10:33 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics up 40-30 on the Warriors after the first quarter. That’s despite only 4 minutes from Jayson Tatum after he turned his ankle. He’s back on the C’s bench now. – 10:33 PM
Celtics up 40-30 on the Warriors after the first quarter. That’s despite only 4 minutes from Jayson Tatum after he turned his ankle. He’s back on the C’s bench now. – 10:33 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics say Tatum is probable to return with the left ankle sprain. He remains one of the most durable players in the league. – 10:31 PM
Celtics say Tatum is probable to return with the left ankle sprain. He remains one of the most durable players in the league. – 10:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mykhailiuk getting some run with Queta as the #Celtics prepare to get Tatum back at some point. He’s stretching on the bench. – 10:31 PM
Mykhailiuk getting some run with Queta as the #Celtics prepare to get Tatum back at some point. He’s stretching on the bench. – 10:31 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics announce Tatum is probable to return with an ankle sprain – 10:31 PM
Celtics announce Tatum is probable to return with an ankle sprain – 10:31 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics say Jayson Tatum is probable to return after a left ankle sprain – 10:30 PM
Celtics say Jayson Tatum is probable to return after a left ankle sprain – 10:30 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Latest on the Jayson Tatum ankle injury from @SouichiTerada masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 10:29 PM
Latest on the Jayson Tatum ankle injury from @SouichiTerada masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 10:29 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum just walked back to the Celtics bench, without a noticeable limp, slapped some hands and sat down. – 10:29 PM
Tatum just walked back to the Celtics bench, without a noticeable limp, slapped some hands and sat down. – 10:29 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum is walking back to the bench after turning his ankle earlier in the game. Looks pretty much fine. – 10:29 PM
Jayson Tatum is walking back to the bench after turning his ankle earlier in the game. Looks pretty much fine. – 10:29 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum returning to the Celtics bench during this timeout. Walking under his own power. Looks to be alright. – 10:29 PM
Jayson Tatum returning to the Celtics bench during this timeout. Walking under his own power. Looks to be alright. – 10:29 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum’s walking back onto the floor, with no limp. #Celtics #Warriors – 10:29 PM
Tatum’s walking back onto the floor, with no limp. #Celtics #Warriors – 10:29 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Worth noting that the #Celtics reached +6.0 per 100 with Tatum off the floor for the season. They’ve found ways to win those minutes that had been an immense struggle in the past for them. – 10:26 PM
Worth noting that the #Celtics reached +6.0 per 100 with Tatum off the floor for the season. They’ve found ways to win those minutes that had been an immense struggle in the past for them. – 10:26 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Really good start for Jaylen Brown already up to 12 points. He’s been really good in the non-Tatum minutes recently (though tonight is because of injury). – 10:25 PM
Really good start for Jaylen Brown already up to 12 points. He’s been really good in the non-Tatum minutes recently (though tonight is because of injury). – 10:25 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jayson Tatum rolled that left ankle in the paint then limped off. pic.twitter.com/NYrY92dvWb – 10:21 PM
Jayson Tatum rolled that left ankle in the paint then limped off. pic.twitter.com/NYrY92dvWb – 10:21 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jayson Tatum limped to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury.
It is unknown if he will return to the game vs. the Warriors.
(via @AhnFireDigital)
pic.twitter.com/6H0jEe5PGd – 10:19 PM
Jayson Tatum limped to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury.
It is unknown if he will return to the game vs. the Warriors.
(via @AhnFireDigital)
pic.twitter.com/6H0jEe5PGd – 10:19 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Jayson Tatum just rolled his left ankle against the Warriors and went straight to the locker room. The Celtics will be in Sacramento tomorrow night to play the Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. – 10:17 PM
Jayson Tatum just rolled his left ankle against the Warriors and went straight to the locker room. The Celtics will be in Sacramento tomorrow night to play the Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. – 10:17 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum just ran right back into the locker room… couldn’t tell what happened – 10:16 PM
Jayson Tatum just ran right back into the locker room… couldn’t tell what happened – 10:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rare sight: Tatum is stumbling off the court with an injury. – 10:15 PM
Rare sight: Tatum is stumbling off the court with an injury. – 10:15 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Jayson Tatum just hobbled off the court back to the locker room. – 10:15 PM
Jayson Tatum just hobbled off the court back to the locker room. – 10:15 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum just went to the locker room limping a bit. So monitoring that. – 10:15 PM
Jayson Tatum just went to the locker room limping a bit. So monitoring that. – 10:15 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum tweaked something and is limping to the locker room, looks like his left ankle. #Celtics #Warriors – 10:14 PM
Tatum tweaked something and is limping to the locker room, looks like his left ankle. #Celtics #Warriors – 10:14 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Warriors – Oracle Arena – December 19, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Golden State – Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Kevon Looney
Out – Boston: Porzingis, Kornet GSW: Draymond Green, Gary Payton II pic.twitter.com/296Ljf5suk – 9:34 PM
Celtics at Warriors – Oracle Arena – December 19, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Golden State – Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Kevon Looney
Out – Boston: Porzingis, Kornet GSW: Draymond Green, Gary Payton II pic.twitter.com/296Ljf5suk – 9:34 PM
More on this storyline
“I’m very confident in our team. 20-6. Other games we lost was close. Could’ve went either way,” said Tatum. “We want to win every game we play, but 20-6 is not bad and we can still get a lot better. So I think that’s a positive way of looking at it.” And the difference this year is the way they improve. Brown sees a team that understands itself and its situation better. “I think we just learn from our mistakes,” said Brown. “We’ve learned from things that we didn’t do so well in the past last year. We apply them just a little bit better this year from game to game.” -via The Athletic / December 20, 2023
Jared Weiss: Jayson Tatum on ankle sprain: “Not to make any excuses, but when you sprain your ankle, it swells up. Just stiff. It just makes it a little tougher to move. I still was out there, so I feel like if you go out there and play, you can’t make any excuses.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / December 20, 2023
Brown excels in transition, where he scores 7.7 points per game, the third-highest average in the NBA, according to Synergy Sports. It’s no surprise he would like to run and gun more, but that mindset can sometimes clash with the tempo of some of his teammates, including Jayson Tatum. Marcus Smart used to regularly hit Brown with backdoor passes early in the shot clock, but some of those opportunities have dried up with Smart now in Memphis. The Celtics have still set up Brown for some of those easy buckets, but not as many as he used to get that way. With Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday on the roster, the Boston players have needed to get used to the new mix. Joe Mazzulla said he believes they have recently been “playing fast, but we’re playing with poise, which is important.” -via The Athletic / December 19, 2023