Another game, another victory for the Boston Celtics. This time, over the Chicago Bulls, who shot a blistering 57.3% from the field. Despite that, Boston pulled off a win thanks to their three-point shooting and offensive rebounding.
Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jrue Holiday all sat out against Chicago, once again displaying Boston’s health-first priorities. So once again, here are some niche observations.
1. Celtics’ defensive switching
The key to being one of the best defensive teams in the league is connectivity. Boston has been on the same page all year, with a healthy dose of Holiday’s free-safety play mixed in.