Some bright spots at times, but overall it was about as gross as you could get.
I care how they play.
It is both my blessing and my curse.
That is a life I would never want personally.
Especially in a game like last night against the Lakers.
I do not care when it happens.
It was also our first big test for prized rookie Jordan Walsh.
You see, if you plan on becoming a great Celtic, you have to be a Lakers killer.
I don’t make the rules, I just live by them.
Russell, Bird, Havlichek, Pierce, Tatum etc just go down the list.
They are all Lakers killers and some of the best Celtics to ever do it.
Keep that in the back of your mind.
As it turned out, that Summer League performance against LAL was just a sign of what was coming.
Could the same be true for Walsh?
My brain says pump the goddamn breaks but my heart says absofuckinglutely.
With that said, let’s talk about it.
I don’t really know how to explain it, it just does.
Just show us you belong.
He struggled a little bit with the speed in the Vegas opener, but now?
He looked way more comfortable defensively and has the potential to cause absolute hell on that end.
It’s not just his physical tools that have me excited, it’s also his mentality.
I see a guy who has all the makings of a player who can be devastating in transition.
I’m already a believer in his midrange pullup off the dribble, something this team can absolutely use.
Then there’s the three point shooting.
His form looks solid and he’s taking them without hesitation, so consider me interested.
Also, I feel like this team needs a lefty.
Then the 3rd quarter happened.
A dominant 30-17 frame with Walsh leading the way, suddenly I was watching the wagon that I remembered.
- This was also the best we’ve seen JD Davison play while in Vegas.
The hope was for more of a jump, and we finally got it in Game 3.
He finished with 11/11/6/2/2 and was way more in control compared to his first two games.
- I’d say Dalano Banton pretty much played the way I expected.
If he had a jump shot, he’s probably not available in the first place.
His passing is worth taking a look at.
I hope he’s also active tomorrow because I’m officially intrigued.
Just 36/21% splits through 3 games, last night was another weird performance.
Especially in a game where you’re shooting like 20% from deep.
Let this man play!
I want to see it!
It got pretty old pretty quickly watching the Lakers take nothing but open 3PA.
They finished 12-30 (40%) and I couldn’t help but have ECF PTSD.
Stop giving up wide open 3s for the love of christ.
It’s literally the reason your season ended.
The Ugly
- Where else do you think I would put 17-26 from the FT line?
A gross 65.4%.
I don’t care.
FT shooting is important no matter when they happen.
Real games, fake games, I do not care.
Make your goddamn FTs.
