The Celtics set a franchise record tonight for most missed 3-pointers (1-25, 4% ) and nearly set the NBA record for consecutive misses (0-21). The result, a 104-90 loss to the Rockets.
Despite trailing by 19 at the half, the Celtics made the game interesting in the 3rd quarter. Thanks to a 15-4 run, they had a chance to cut the lead to single digits but a couple of dumb fouls by Avery Bradley allowed Houston to fight off the run.
I believe an old wise man once said, “It’s a make or miss league.” The Celtics aren’t going to beat any team, never mind the Rockets, with an offensive showing this pitiful.
The Green:
Tyler Zeller and Brandon Bass combined for 16 points and 9 rebounds in 39 combined minutes. Zeller also did a decent job guarding Dwight Howard.
Jared Sullinger (14 points, 6-15 FG, 9 rebounds) was the C’s most effective offensive player.
The Gross:
Reread my opening paragraph and let it wash over you again.
After a steller opener against Brooklyn, Kelly Olynyk was an absolute dud tonight. Brad Stevens spared him the responsibility of guarding Dwight Howard, but KO struggled early against Terrence Jones (25 points, 10 rebounds). He picked up a couple of quick fouls and logged just 16 minutes.
Greenlights:
Sullinger spin move
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HeN0J33y48]Rondo steal and dunk
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The Grid:
- Jeff Green with a team high 17 points and team low -22
- Marcus Smart didn’t make a basket 0-7
- The Rockets had 40 free throws, Boston had 18
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