Three thoughts on the UtahJazz's 118-117 win over the Boston Celtics from Salt Lake Tribune beat writer andyblarsen.
Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji shoots as Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 118-117 win over the Boston Celtics from Salt Lake Tribune beat writer Andy Larsen.The Jazz were down 19 against the Celtics midway through the second quarter, and Will Hardy pretty reluctantly called timeout.
Meanwhile, the guy on the strong side wing has to either hound the ball or play the passing lane to the corner, depending on who has the ball and who’s in that corner. Olynyk’s the wing guy on the weak side, guarding two players at once. Markkanen’s the first line of defense in the middle: see here.
Is it going to be a go-to defense? I think the Celtics had a unique lack of depth tonight, as they were really shorthanded. It’s going to be harder against deeper teams, like the Kings on Monday. But it still was really fun, and can be a tool in the toolbox in exactly these situations — and it got them a win tonight.Ochai Agbaji had a big night tonight: 16 points on 6-11 shooting, including one of the biggest shots of the night.
“Now we’re at a stage of Ochai in his development and where he is in terms of his role on our team where you have to go for it some. And that means you’re gonna look crazy at times, and you’re gonna have some failure. I’ve been really proud of the threes that he’s hunted. Like for him to shoot that three off that handoff in that moment in the game, that was the biggest moment for me.
You can give him the ball up top after a switch or in a transition situation and have him go to work on a smaller defender.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Jaylen Brown has a problem with ‘extremely toxic’ portion of Celtics fan baseJaylen Brown has experienced negative treatment from Celtics fans as a Black athlete in Boston, he told the New York Times.
Les mer »
Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory over the struggling Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Les mer »
Doing the math: Will the Utah Jazz make the playoffs?At the time of andyblarsen writing this, the number of games that separate the 4th seed and the 12th seed in the West is just four. One thing is for sure: it’s an exceptionally crowded Western Conference playoff race.
Les mer »
Jazz Sign Jarrell Brantley To 10 Day ContractJazz Sign Jarrell Brantley To 10 Day Contract - RealGM Wiretap
Les mer »
Area’s best put on a show in Battle of the Valley All-Star basketball gameBrady Dunlap, Andrew Meadow, Jazz Gardner, Keyon Kensie and a bevy of other stars played in the Battle of the Valley All-Star game.
Les mer »