{"id":84232,"date":"2024-01-30T14:04:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T14:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.celticsblog.com\/2024\/1\/30\/24055390\/the-surge-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-new-orleans-pelicans-derrick-white-jayson-tatum-nba"},"modified":"2024-01-30T14:04:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T14:04:08","slug":"the-surge-10-takeaways-from-celtics-pelicans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/30\/the-surge-10-takeaways-from-celtics-pelicans\/","title":{"rendered":"The surge: 10 takeaways from Celtics\/Pelicans"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<figure>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New Orleans Pelicans v Boston Celtics\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/1PIdnPEp9t98r-ix0U45DEAacbA=\/0x0:6295x4197\/1310x873\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_image\/image\/73096556\/1971636536.0.jpg\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Brian Fluharty\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Celtics came alive midway through the fourth quarter to bounce straight back into the win column. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Y8hgSx\"><strong>#1 Derrick White was the catalyst<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"xaek7t\">It wasn\u2019t until midway through the fourth quarter that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celticsblog.com\/\">Boston Celtics<\/a> took control of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Until then, Joe Mazzulla\u2019s team had been hanging in there, chipping away but struggling to get on the front foot. <\/p>\n<p id=\"OytUeE\">Things started to turn around when Sam Hauser hit a three with 7:50 left on the clock. Then, White scored five quick points \u2014 both off Jaylen Brown assists \u2014 at which point, he began to energize his teammates.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7Z31m6\">Here are the first two points.<\/p>\n<div id=\"q20GLp\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F520%2F17f800b2-38e6-7e83-2e93-33b1b4acefe0_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"nR0D0j\">Here are the next three.<\/p>\n<div id=\"6x9LGT\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F523%2F2e497075-62a2-b80a-0b2f-170d09fea98d_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"ZzgLds\">Until the fourth, White had been subdued. Yet, with the Celtics needing a spark, he stepped up to the plate, as we\u2019ve seen so often throughout the season. It wasn\u2019t long until White dropped another quick five points, either.<\/p>\n<p id=\"MQsUUU\">He ended the fourth with 13 points, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Yet, it was what his performance did for his team that was most important. When he came alive, so did everyone around him. Brown began to pressure the rim. Tatum discovered some swagger. Horford locked in. And suddenly, everything began to click.<\/p>\n<p id=\"uomu1v\">This was a great example of late-game execution by the Celtics. The fact White was the catalyst is just further proof of the mind-boggling talent within the team\u2019s top-6\/7\/8 rotation.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"UGZcNZ\"><strong>#2 Jrue Holiday\u2019s 3rd quarter performance deserves credit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"nSnHuF\">White will deservedly get a significant amount of praise for his stretch performance. However, Jrue Holiday had a similarly impactful third quarter \u2014 it just didn\u2019t produce the same result in terms of a surge from his teammates.<\/p>\n<p id=\"LgmFZ1\">12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and some solid defense. Holiday was arguably the Celtic&#8217;s best player coming out of halftime and made his presence felt on both sides of the court. Holiday did what Holiday does: he hustled, he executed, and he made himself a frustration to his opponents.<\/p>\n<div id=\"OSs0Oe\">\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/streamable.com\/o\/3tij9b\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"encrypted-media;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"jlqdtP\">This possession also stood out to me. Not because the Celtics got the stop. And not because it was a zone defense. Instead, it was because of how clearly you could see White directing traffic. He was telling people where to be. He was reading the action as it unfolded. He was leading. <\/p>\n<p id=\"6z48TA\">Moments like the one in the clip above won\u2019t win you a game. They might not even be a footnote after the 48 minutes are over. However, they indicate tendencies and intangible skills that are so often overlooked. For me, this was a possession that really shone a light on the little things Holiday brings to the team.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Vuf0md\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F350%2Fd65c0c5f-dd95-21b7-f4a0-fbd79985ebf2_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"toGUGa\">And then there are aspects like the clip above. Holiday digs at Zion Williamson to pressure his dribble hand. He leaks out on the break and gets the pass. Holiday could have finished that bucket while avoiding contact. Instead, he \u201cveer steps\u201d to get the bump, finishes the play and draws the foul. A savvy move we often see from savvy guards. <\/p>\n<div id=\"yW5b4i\">\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WrCVE8NkZe0?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"DnF6kM\">Having two guards who can both operate as catalysts at different points in a game while still providing elite perimeter defense is a luxury. Personally, I\u2019m doing my best not to take it for granted. That\u2019s easier said than done, though. <\/p>\n<p id=\"0NUNt7\">Oh, and here is a play I really liked from Holiday, as he used his gravity while cutting (UCLA Cut (ball side cut with ball-handler at the top of the perimeter)) to help drag the defense toward the nail, giving Horford additional room to get his shot off. <\/p>\n<div id=\"1wOsFV\">\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/streamable.com\/o\/uq8vsk\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"encrypted-media;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"HIMtfL\"><strong>#3 Jaylen Brown\u2019s muscle game<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"22ONAM\">Yesterday, I expanded on my thoughts regarding Brown\u2019s mid-range game and how that\u2019s unlocked the rest of his offense.<\/p>\n<aside id=\"Upbaz7\">\n<div data-anthem-component=\"readmore\" data-anthem-component-data='{\"stories\":[{\"title\":\"Jaylen Brown\u2019s mid-range game has opened up his scoring\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.celticsblog.com\/2024\/1\/29\/24052694\/jaylen-browns-mid-range-game-opened-up-scoring-ability-boston-celtics-joe-mazzulla-nba-jayson-tatum\"}]}'><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"cHPmqd\">Against the Pelicans, Brown opted to use more bully drives than he did mid-range attempts. Given the size of the Pelicans front court, leaning into his strength and explosiveness makes sense. He got a good return on that decision, too. <\/p>\n<div id=\"iU5MjD\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F287%2F38b36b0f-e50f-0547-02dd-607396c0d754_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"witU27\">I define a bully drive as needing to consistently create contact en route to the rim by dropping your shoulder, backing the man down, or veer stepping into multiple defenders to generate space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9tOFBi\">In the above clip, Brown bumps CJ McCollum on a couple of occasions as he muscles his way to the rack. The Celtics have spaced the floor well. There isn\u2019t much help defense being sent at Brown, so it makes sense to lean into your physical advantage at the moment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Nni2KE\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F532%2Fab28c04b-bcd2-8000-d5e3-b2cb4df484ea_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"wT7vcp\">Here\u2019s another example as Brown dislodges his defender with a tough bump that sends his man back-stepping and creates all the space needed to get his shot off. <\/p>\n<div id=\"f02e1T\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F301%2F0e4014f6-7380-e781-7fa1-d459a8f3ecb0_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"LOAEx1\">We also saw the \u201cmuscle advantage\u201d when Brown went to his mid-range game. On this possession, Brown gets a slight bump from Brandon Ingram, allowing him to find some space around the elbow and get the shot off. Brown\u2019s strength allows him to remain unphased by Ingram\u2019s shot contest, allowing him to draw the foul while still sinking the shot.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7A9Ac9\">Again, the mid-range game has done wonders for Brown\u2019s confidence this season. <\/p>\n<p id=\"lED4kY\">Before I end this segment, I just want to note how Brown was elite across the board. He created for others, rebounded, defended, ran the floor, and finished his interior looks. A great way to bounce back from a tough outing against the LA Clippers. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"r2hS0d\"><strong>#4 Jayson Tatum\u2019s silky finishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"OcRjtG\">This season, we\u2019ve spent most of our time crediting Jayson Tatum\u2019s post-game. We\u2019ve also discussed his ability to finish through contact, and the improvements he\u2019s made in reading the floor and making the right reads out of double-teams. Yet, he\u2019s also been showing another aspect of his game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1fUFIa\">Tatum has improved his finishing around the rim when he\u2019s not forced to fight his way to his spots. <\/p>\n<div id=\"RHSYhR\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F202%2Fa5caeb7b-f4ae-03d4-2743-f3854ed3984c_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"Vcx1vO\">Call me old school, but I love seeing a well-executed finger roll. I especially enjoy it when it\u2019s Tatum,  arm fully outstretched, body contorted to create the right angle while also moving at pace. Those shots are far more difficult than we give them credit for. Yes, they\u2019re right at the rim; however, the body control and soft touch that\u2019s required are both hard skills to master.<\/p>\n<div id=\"aqfkwI\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F269%2F7793739a-d479-3588-a945-1c428bb8049c_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"xo1igd\">This time, Tatum Euro Steps through traffic, splitting three defenders in one move, and gets the easy finger roll finish at the rim. Silky smooth. Almost unguardable footwork. All-Star-level stuff right there.<\/p>\n<p id=\"xS9s7m\">Granted, that\u2019s only two of Tatum\u2019s 10 made buckets. The rest came via dunks, mid-range jumpers, step-backs, and threes. Personally, I like that 8 of his 10 makes came from two-point range, too. Tatum is starting to embrace being a three-level threat and, similar to Brown, is using the mid-range as a counter when required.<\/p>\n<p id=\"iIvrra\">Still, I chose to show these two finishes as I think it\u2019s an under-discussed aspect of Tatum\u2019s game. In a contest where Tatum was dealing with the rim protection of Jonas Valanciunas and the brute power of Zion Williamson, opting for some finesse finishes was a smart call. They\u2019re pretty to watch, too. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"DZW6J9\"><strong>#5 Defending Zion <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"O6RsMO\">Speaking of Zion and his incredible strength and skillset, the Celtics did a pretty good job defending him. They loaded up in front of him whenever he had the ball but still ensured they could rotate out and get to shooters if he passed the ball off. They also tested out multiple coverages, including cross-matching Holiday \u2014 who spent the majority of minutes guarding the powerful forward.<\/p>\n<div id=\"V6DZoB\">\n<div data-anthem-component=\"table:12237518\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pyPksE\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F23%2F7660df03-6086-7182-3993-8ceaec4360b8_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0Hzat7\">The above clip is a good example of how Boston looked to contain Zion when he was getting downhill. Al Horford is in drop, so he can pick up the drive as Brown gets dislodged. White rotates over to provide some additional help at the rim, securing a block in the process.<\/p>\n<p id=\"cDLnRA\">The game plan was simple: keep bodies in front of Zion, pressure the dribble, and get into the ball when contesting shots. Considering his efficient shot selection and incredible strength, the Celtics did a good job in defending one of the most dominant interior scorers in the NBA. <\/p>\n<div id=\"Xdc6YM\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F200%2F9accf596-8023-fedb-079f-51f18ba8b631_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"75sxLE\">One more clip for the road. Same defensive process. Show length on the perimeter, keep bodies in front of him and have a low helpline helper rotate over to take away an easy path to the rim.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"89JQbA\"><strong>#6 Solid Oshae Brissett minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"H6QMyM\">Oshae Brissett provided an energy boost whenever the Celtics were looking a little flat. He rebounded well, was a willing screener, and hustled his butt off on every possession. <\/p>\n<div id=\"bCMHfi\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/api\/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.nba.com%2Fnba%2Fpbp%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F01%2F29%2F0022300659%2F205%2F621fa4e2-59ac-265c-7585-e838e5975b9f_1280x720.mp4&amp;key=9ef4a209439e42bc59783ba959d50197\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media *;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iframe.ly\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"TC3nmR\">This was Brissett&#8217;s first rebound of the game. You can\u2019t tell me that doesn\u2019t energize everybody around him. Every team needs that one player who can check into a game and bring a totally new level of hustle to help galvanize his teammates. <\/p>\n<p id=\"Zhd8IA\">Brissett isn\u2019t going to be a consistent rotation player. However, when he has received minutes this season, he\u2019s impressed with his selfless high-octane brand of basketball. I\u2019m all for using him as a potential momentum shifter in games like this one \u2014 of course, the concept of him being elevated in the rotation due to Luke Kornet and Kristaps Porzingis being absent isn\u2019t lost on me. <\/p>\n<p id=\"1CI4CQ\">Nevertheless, if Boston were struggling to get its foot into the game, I would hope Brissett is one of the first guys Joe Mazzulla turns to. <\/p>\n<p id=\"Cagmpt\">#<strong>7 Queta\u2019s time was flat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"urQyMf\">I\u2019m going to keep this one short. Neemias Queta has impressed more often than not when he\u2019s been given a chance. Against the Pelicans, he wasn\u2019t much of a factor. He looked indecisive when setting screens. It was once again a step below where you would want those screens to be set. And he looked tentative on defense. <\/p>\n<p id=\"pbldjk\">Queta will have better games. He\u2019s had better games. Still, having another seven-foot body to fill in when two other seven-footers are out with injury is something Celtics fans have dreamed of in recent years. Queta is still raw. He\u2019s going to keep improving. That\u2019s an encouraging thought. At least, it is for me. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rCIDPW\"><strong>#8 Gettin\u2019 Nerdy with it: Horns Cross Exit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5d0t51\">This clip is one of those possessions where I\u2019m pointing out good process rather than a good result, although the result is desirable, too. <\/p>\n<div id=\"SKEtwm\">\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/streamable.com\/o\/4pv2pp\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"encrypted-media;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"KN9B2j\">Boston line up in a horns set (with a player on either elbow or above the elbows on the perimeter, and the ball handler above the break.) <\/p>\n<p id=\"o3cQik\">Queta sets a cross screen for Tatum, which then becomes an exit screen as he receives the ball on the right side wing. Queta then veer screens for Holiday, allowing him to get inside the three-point line and create a slight defensive rotation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"WSnS7n\">Holiday doesn\u2019t have a great look at the rim, and his passing options are limited. So, he hands the ball off to Payton Pritchard. From there, Pritchard showcases his ability to create space off the dribble, juking his shoulders, varying his pace, and stopping on a dime to send CJ McCollum a step or two back, generating the room to get the pull-up jumper off.<\/p>\n<p id=\"jFvqeN\">The reason I like plays like this is because the initial two screening actions force a slight rotation, at which point, Boston is half a second ahead in their process, allowing them to play the rest of the possession on the front foot.  <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gk7ZJ1\"><strong>#9 Highlighting a Hauser moment on defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"MqQUgY\">McCollum is one of the better-scoring guards in the league. However, he isn\u2019t the best finisher around the rim. Instead, he thrives in the mid-range and on the perimeter. Yet, when he\u2019s faced with Hauser, McCollum looks to beat his man off the dribble and get to the rim.<\/p>\n<p id=\"YNg2d3\">He mustn\u2019t have read the scouting report. <\/p>\n<div id=\"wqK6u0\">\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/streamable.com\/o\/slggve\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"encrypted-media;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"oOJ6PG\">Hauser recovers from being sold on the crossover. He gets back to connect himself to McCollum&#8217;s hip and forces him away from a straight line drive, giving the Pelicans guard a slightly tougher angle to finish from. Hauser also gets in front of McCollum on the shot release, contesting the release and keeping some distance between the shot and the rim.<\/p>\n<p id=\"B8cfAz\">\u201cPeople see a white shooter, I think most people think he can\u2019t play defense,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zYrXy6dx608&amp;ref=celticsfilmroom.com\">Mazzulla said<\/a> on Jan. 13. \u201cYeah, I said it. And he\u2019s been able to play defense since I\u2019ve coached him in Summer League (in 2021), and he does a really good job of taking tendencies, does a really good job of understanding who he\u2019s guarding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"sonGI6\">That statement has been true for a while. The above clip is a good example of why. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"645x0b\"><strong>#10 Learning from the Clippers game <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"s0SoY5\">Against the LA Clippers, the Celtics struggled to find a rhythm on defense. Part of that was likely due to their inability to convert shots on the other side of the court. We\u2019ve seen Boston struggle with that issue before. However, that hasn\u2019t been part of the team\u2019s DNA this season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"U4DE6m\">Against the Pelicans, the Celtics once again came out a little rigid in terms of shooting the ball. It took a while to get the juices flowing and begin to get the results they deserved on a per-possession basis. However, the Celtics didn\u2019t let those offensive struggles affect their defense. They locked in. The same can be said vice versa, too. <\/p>\n<p id=\"heOZOw\">When the Pelicans found a way to score, Boston didn\u2019t sprint up the court looking to even the odds. They stuck to their gameplan, they executed their system, they played Boston Celtics Mazzulla-ball. It wasn\u2019t a pretty win, but it was a win nonetheless, and in the grand scheme of things, that\u2019s all that matters. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"aCLAwz\"><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"YDJaHE\">I wasn\u2019t here for the takeaways after the Clippers game. I had a basketball event to attend over here in the UK. Quick shoutout to Oliver Fox for holding it down! <\/p>\n<p id=\"IgWWIz\">Boston is back in action tonight on the second night of a back-to-back. I would assume that means Porzingis returns to the rotation, and Horford sits out. If Porzingis&#8217;s ankle is still an issue, we may see a lot of Queta. Either way, it should be a fun game against the Indiana Pacers and our first chance to see them since they acquired Pascal Siakam. <\/p>\n<p id=\"5xf9dp\">I\u2019ll be back in the AM with the takeaways from what is hopefully another win! 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