The ugly from Game 2 for the Boston Celtics: Reverting back to old, ugly habits
This young Boston Celtics team started Game 2 playing fast. Too fast.
Eight turnovers in the first quarter was crucial when it came to having them lose the quarter, even if they were down by only one point. Eliminate the eight turnovers and Boston presumably has a nice healthy lead heading into the second quarter.
Turnovers were one of the ugly things to takeaway from Game 2. In the first round against the Nets, Boston only averaged 14 turnovers in the four games they played. In round two against Milwaukee, they averaged 13.
Against Miami, 15.
Boston struggled with 18 turnovers in this game.
Not only were the turnovers reminiscent of old habits, but they were constantly running around being senseless with the ball, simply playing too fast. There was a lot of iso-ball being played which was eerily reminiscent of the first half team as well.
The C’s offense thrives when everyone is trusting one another and when they make the extra pass as opposed to shooting in traffic or driving into the paint where they’re met by Draymond Green.
Boston only had 24 assists (one less of Golden State), but if they want to be better, they’re going to need to bring that number up.
More conscious with the ball, slow down the pace, and trust each other.
Boston will look to take the lead back in Boston on Wednesday.