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The 34-point performance in a crucial contest was one of the best games by any player in the tournament, highlighted by magnificent shooting (11-of-13 from the field) and stellar rebounding (13 boards). The career night was a fitting exclamation point on a solid two weeks of play by Olynyk in Mexico City.
After a rusty effort in his return from a knee injury in Canada’s tournament opener against Argentina, Olynyk was one of his country’s most consistent performers throughout the tournament. The 24-year-old averaged 11.9 points and 7.5 rebounds in just over 20 minutes per game.
He shot a scorching 60 percent from the field and over 40 percent from three-point range. Most of it came against inferior competition, but you can still chalk the play up as a strong step forward for the big man as he enters a crucial season with the Celtics.
Olynyk building confidence and Sullinger dropping pounds… the two most exciting Celtics stories this month.
So you are wondering when training camp starts? Players report on September 25 and camp begins on the 26th.
The rest of the links
ESPN Boston – IT goals: Playoffs, All Star
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