The Boston Celtics led by as many as 26 points and defeated the Pistons in Detroit, 109-89, Saturday night. Here’s how the Boston Celtics players graded out in the win.
The Boston Celtics made a statement with their defense on Blake Griffin Saturday, shutting down the Detroit Pistons star on their way to the first winning streak of the season.
After peaking its head out from the sand in Oklahoma City, the Celtics offense finally came to play for a full 48 minutes and the results were quite impressive. 14 made three-pointers and 25 assists on 39 baskets.
The ball was moving and the players were cutting with purpose and the shots were finally falling. Sometimes, basketball is as simple as sharing the love. Play the game the right way, make your teammates happy, and good things will happen.
Make that 2-0 on the trip after our guys, led by Jaylen Brown, took down the Pistons 109-89. https://t.co/WBGQ4NvoxD
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 28, 2018
Boston finally looked like the team we were all expecting, devastating Detroit with their length and tenacity and pinging the ball from great player to great player until the defense loosens up.
Here’s how each player graded out in the 20-point win.
KYRIE IRVING
Irving only scored 3 points, but he dished out 5 assists and snatched 7 defensive rebounds. He competed his rear off defensively, jostling with Blake Griffin on switches and providing timely help-side defense. The 6-foot-3 point guard also freed
JAYLEN BROWN
GORDON HAYWARD
JAYSON TATUM
However, the offensive diversity allowed the Celtics to find a rhythm they hadn’t had all season and Tatum was more patient and paint-oriented, even if he continues to pass up open three-pointers. Tatum also dished out 3 assists, including a couple really nice dimes to
AL HORFORD
Still, Horford’s defense was critical in limiting both Blake Griffin and
BENCH
Daniel Theis and
The Boston Celtics (4-2) and the Detroit Pistons (4-1) will play again on Tuesday, this time back in Boston. The Celtics will hope to make it three in a row and show their coach they can play consistent basketball, while the Pistons will look to get back in the winner’s circle after losing their first game.