TD Garden plays his part as the Celtics’ 6th man

As expected, between the transfers of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and v Jayson Tatum’s injurythe beginning of the season Celtics is less successful than in previous years. If we compare with the old passing times, during the last three seasons, the 2024 NBA champions always won 14 or 15 matches after 18 meetings. They have 10 wins this season.

But the last one is outstanding since they put end of the Pistons streakwhich remained at 13 successes in a row. He was caught at the end of a far-from-perfect but “time-for-the-money” meeting with Derrick White. However, Joe Macula wanted to focus on the action from the first period to illustrate his player’s matchup.

A simple interception on Jaden Ivey, where the former Spurs follow him around the court before stealing the ball from behind, at the free-throw line. “When Derrick did this action, I knew he was going to transform”, declared Celtics coach. “These actions are what I am, what I have always been”simply commented the headmaster in question.

“This victory is not explained by our execution, but more by our state of mind, our constant efforts”insists Joe Mazzulla. “If you look closely, they took more offensive rebounds, had more free throws, etc. But we were tough and persistent in our pursuit of success. We have to fight for it every night.”

“The city and the garden appreciate all this, regardless of our results. They love our state of mind and our efforts”

Another action to highlight for the coach, still in the first period, the moment Baylor Scheierman dives to recover the ball, passing it to Josh Minot, who will then go for a dunk and get blocked. Certainly, Boston did not score in this series, but the effort was there, and the public appreciated it. And that is very important.

“If we’re 10-8, it’s a credit to the city and TD Garden. We’re not playing as well as we’d like, but Baylor makes a save, Derrick runs to steal the ball and the whole energy in the room changes.” analyze with Joe Mazzu. “The city and the garden appreciate all of this, regardless of our results. They love our state of mind and our efforts.”

In more detail, Celts started the season with three defeats in four matches at home. Since then, they have won five games in six matches, including the last two against teams in very good form – Orlando and Detroit.

“We have to thank the Garden for the spirit, physicality and endurance of the players. The fans love great basketball and I told the players that we have to do that every night. The result obviously counts, but we are in a situation where they like our effort.”concludes the coach of Boston.