After “gutting out” a two-point home victory against an inferior opponent just seven days ago – a game that saw 24 lead changes – the Boston Celtics have been required over their last two road triumphs to execute just SEVEN offensive possessions (all in Q1, incidentally) while trailing on the scoreboard.
Kemba Walker struggled to find his rhythm in his return to Tobacco Road, missing eight of 12 shots on his way to 14 points and a team-high six assists (tied with Gordon Hayward).
Nine of Walker’s 12 FGA’s came from Three-point Land. During his eight seasons in Charlotte, Kemba took 36% of his shots from behind the stripe (43% in 2018-19).