Hugo Gonzalez, symbol of Boston’s resourceful team

After beating the Sixers on Sunday night, the Celtics had to continue the next day against the Bucks who found Giannis Antetokounmpo. All without Jailen Brown or Neemias Kueta, who was coming off the best match of his career. This could indicate a rough evening. After all, no, since Boston is out.

“Brad Stevens does an outstanding job of finding players who have a strong competitive spirit”, he rejoices Joe Macula when talking about recruiting his president. “There are nights that offer commitments. We want to confirm the work ethic and confirm the confidence in 12 or 13 players.”

The Celtics coach believes that this ability to win despite the absence of certain executives, “it’s the DNA of the dressing room”. The biggest beneficiary of the night was undoubtedly Hugo Gonzalez, who recorded 18 points, 16 rebounds and 3 steals, each recording a career high. “Hugo was excellent, he accepted the challenge of defending Giannis with his energy in attack”analyzed by Joe Mazza.

Between effort and sense of bounce

The Spaniard, however, doesn’t quite have the body for the job. At 1m98 and 91 kilograms to oppose the strength and size of the Greeks, he could have been knocked down, but he held up well. His rebounding activity was also impressive, with his effort and placement, but also his talent, especially with five offensive rebounds.

“With this type of player, you can’t defend yourself against him. We have to do it collectively.”tells the Boston rookie about his matchup against the 2021 Finals MVP. “These players are among the best in the world. He’s powerful, fast and can do everything. He’s really hard to take care of.”

Mission successful and therefore a very successful game for the former Real Madrid player, who will remember this third start in the NBA. “We have a certain standard and we want to maintain it in every match”concludes after another victory for the Celtics, firmly holding on to 2nd place in the East with 41 wins and 20 losses.

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.