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.
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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.