3-Point Party
This season, the NBA’s three-point revolution has finally come to fruition league-wide and the Boston Celtics are one of many teams embracing the long ball more than ever.
Last season, the Celtics attempted 30.4 three-pointers per game and ranked 10th in the league. This season, that mark would have them ranked 21st.
After attempting 55 three-pointers and finishing one made three-pointer shy of the NBA single-game record (25) in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics launched 46 threes in the loss.
On Saturday, Boston had as many made three-pointers (19) as made two-point field goals. The Celtics shot 19-of-46, bringing their two-game mark to 44-for-101.
There is still plenty of room for improvement, however, as there were a lot of wide open missed shots for the Celtics. Gordon Hayward missed all five of his three-point attempts, while Al Horford and Jaylen Brown combined for 1-of-9 from deep.
Through nine games, Boston is attempting more than 37 three-pointers per game, but only connecting on 35.7 percent. If the Celtics can that closer to last season’s 37.7 percent, the offense will be in good shape.
In order to shoot better from beyond the arc, though, Boston will have to commit to better team-wide ball-movement and shot selection. The Celtics have had flashes of good offense, but far too often have relied on their individual talent to score points.