We’re midway by the primary Boston Celtics sport in what seems like without end, and the Cs seem like a group that’s had just a few days off — not in a great way. On the break, they’re main the Chicago Bulls by simply three, 57-54.
Now, prepare for some Halftime Scorching Takes, buddy.
The Celtics vacation hype video is a W
The Celtics began Thursday’s sport with a bit of one thing completely different for the vacations (no, I’m not speaking concerning the chilly begin from three). Earlier than Boston’s starters have been launched, we have been all handled to a particular holiday-themed hype video.
I gotta let you know, I’ve by no means been so pumped up about “Jingle Bells.”
Have a look.
It is a good reminder of why the Celtics ought to all the time put on white at residence
The Celtics are sporting white at residence in opposition to the Bulls and it’s a reminder of a time when the NBA was a correct league. It was a time when you can flip in your TV and instantly know which two groups have been taking part in within the sport.
Now that Adam Silver and Nike have milked jerseys for all that they’re value, that activity isn’t all the time really easy. I’m not joking after I let you know that I mistook the Cleveland Cavaliers for the College of North Carolina Tar Heels just a few weeks again. They have been sporting their child blue “Metropolis Version” unis.
There’s one thing comforting about seeing the house group truly put on the uniforms that they’re meant to be sporting.
Is that… Jaden Springer?
It positive is.
Jaden Springer performed his first stretch of first-quarter minutes all season on Thursday when he checked in late within the interval. It was clear from the start that he was on the market to convey the power on the defensive finish of the ground.
Possession after possession, the 21-year-old hounded Bulls guards and crashed the glass arduous. He wound up with three rebounds by the point he went again to the bench and seemed like he match seamlessly into the protection.
On offense, nevertheless, his use was a bit odd. As a profession 22% shooter from past the arc, Joe Mazzulla had Springer recognizing up within the dunker’s spot (the quick baseline) on offense, as an alternative of on the perimeter.
It’s fairly clear that Springer goes to need to be extra snug capturing from distance earlier than he is able to play actual minutes.
