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Post by Admin on Apr 15, 2023 14:22:32 GMT -5
Atlanta Hawks (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/15/23 The Celtics begin the playoffs with a first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. By flceltsfan
Key Matchups
Marcus Smart vs Trae Young
Young averaged 26.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game in the regular season. He shot 43.0% from the field and 33.5% from beyond the arc. In two games against the Celtics this season, Young averaged 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists per game. The Celtics will have their hands full trying to slow him down and keep him from having a big game.
Derrick White vs DeJounte Murray
Murray averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game in the regular season. He shot 46.4% from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc. In 2 games against the Celtics this season, he averaged 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. Murray is also one of the Hawks best defenders. The Celtics will need to work hard on both ends of the court to get the better of this matchup.
Honorable Mention
Jaylen Brown vs De’Andre Hunter
Hunter averaged 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in the regular season. He is shot 46.1% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. In 3 games against the Celtics this season, he averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. Hunter is also a good defender and may give the Celtics problems on defense.
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Post by Admin on Apr 15, 2023 14:26:28 GMT -5
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:30:36 GMT -5
Hoping we're fired up with our 1 goal in mind starting today. No more playing down to opponents. The goal... the one ring. Anything less, season failure.
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Post by Admin on Apr 15, 2023 14:45:14 GMT -5
Q1:
Celtics lineup change (Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, Derrick White)
Hawks lineup change (De'Andre Hunter, Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela, John Collins, Trae Young)
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:46:02 GMT -5
Hawks win the tip.
JB picks off Trae's pass
Jaylen scores 2 in the paint.
White the block.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:46:52 GMT -5
Jayson blows by the defender for the easy layin.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:47:03 GMT -5
C's turnover.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:48:01 GMT -5
Jaylen fouled at the rim on the break. Sinks both. 6 all.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:48:37 GMT -5
Tatum backs the defender down and scores the layin.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:49:06 GMT -5
Smart fouled. Non-shooting.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:49:34 GMT -5
Brown easily avoids the defender for the layin.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:50:16 GMT -5
Smart the jumper off glass for 2.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:51:01 GMT -5
Tatum throws it away. The Hawks return the favor. C's ball.
Celtics lineup change (Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III, Derrick White)
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:51:36 GMT -5
C's turnover. Atlanta timeout.
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Post by cole on Apr 15, 2023 14:53:56 GMT -5
I don't think jb had cleared the line. I rewound it too.
If I understand, your whole body must be in the front court to be backcourt violation
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:55:46 GMT -5
Tatum the drive and spin for 2 at the rim.
14-8 Celtics
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:56:18 GMT -5
Tatum leans around the defender and gets the layin to fall.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:56:58 GMT -5
C's good job scoring in the paint. Outside shots aren't falling though.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:57:26 GMT -5
Rob the steal. C's turnover.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:57:46 GMT -5
White for 3.
Celtics lineup change (Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, Sam Hauser, Derrick White)
Hawks lineup change (Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter, Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela, John Collins)
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:58:10 GMT -5
C's turning the ball over too much.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:58:22 GMT -5
12 - 19 C's.
Hawks lineup change (Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Onyeka Okongwu)
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 14:59:47 GMT -5
Tatum the lob to Rob for the FLUSH
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 15:00:11 GMT -5
Tatum the stepback 3.
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Post by drboogiebone on Apr 15, 2023 15:00:22 GMT -5
C's by 10
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