I will be the first Celtics fan to say I was worried when the game first started. The first four possession’s ended in lack luster offense that result in last second three pointers. Poor offense had me pulling off what little hair I have left. Jokic look like Thanos. Every shot he put up seemed to find its way into the basket. The Celtics players stayed poised and stuck to what helped them win in the past. Ball Movement!
By the start of the second quarter that Celtics had 9 assist on 12 FG. The emergence of Jaylen Brown as a play maker has been fun to watch. Brown ended the game with 5 of the Celtics assist.
Tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game played his heart out 👏 pic.twitter.com/gwE2oanfr0
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 17, 2021
Robert Williams was very active!
I just had to do a Robert Williams thread after the re-watch. He was so good. We love when the Timelord morphs into the Dimelord (TM @JamPackard). Good ball movement finished by a terrific pass from Williams to Pritchard. pic.twitter.com/lWe0BkcGEa
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 17, 2021
Robert Williams earned his minutes tonight. Providing hustle plays that may not always show up in the box score. Playing great defense, making the right reads, passes, and being a force in the middle. Timelord had himself an all around game.
I just had to do a Robert Williams thread after the re-watch. He was so good. We love when the Timelord morphs into the Dimelord (TM @JamPackard). Good ball movement finished by a terrific pass from Williams to Pritchard. pic.twitter.com/lWe0BkcGEa
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 17, 2021
Aaron Nesmith came alive this game and made the most out of his opportunity. He made several key defensive reads. Shot 50% from FG, and 3P and ended the night with a +20.
Quick Aaron Nesmith thread, because this was his best game! He's playing with energy now and the nerves seem gone. That leads to plays like this. Saves the possession with the offensive rebound and then gets rewarded with the shot. pic.twitter.com/Y2R9GFBlW2
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 17, 2021
The hustle plays are awesome and earning Nesmith minutes, but this is what he was drafted to do. He sees the defender is a little too low. Nesmith knows he's shooting as soon as he catches. Quick pull off the DHO for three. pic.twitter.com/deIwFSSyVd
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 17, 2021
The Celtics withstood the Jokic storm, and are set to play the Atlanta Hawks. Lets hope they can continue with there great play.
