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10 takeaways from the Celtics breaking the Magic’s wall

How do you find a way through a wall? That is pretty much the question that the Boston Celtics need to answer every time they want to drive against the Orlando Magic.

As discussed during the preview, court mapping and defense manipulation will be key to finding a way to the rim. In the example below, the Celtics showed how to manage time and space to break the defensive shell.

When Jayson Tatum gets the ball on the left slot, he is in a good position to drive, but not an optimal one. But once Payton Pritchard sets a screen for Kristaps Porzingis, this takes two defensive players away from the ball and the rim.