Is this the best we can do? Final sequence of the Celtics-Pacers game.
January 13, 2026
Is this the best we can do? Final sequence of the Celtics-Pacers game.
4 comments
Disclaimer: I’m not a coach, I’m just a Cs fan. I’m just highlighting this because I have seen it happen more and more that it’s starting to be noticeable.
Would we have won with JB playing? Surely.
I understand Mazzulla’s intent on having 5 3pt shooters to go for the win, all for it. However, I just don’t feel very confident that with that much time left on the shot clock (compared to < 3s), this was the best play we could do.
A fadeaway contested 3 without any off ball screen action feels terrible. The shooters weren’t even in position to rebound. That said, we’ll be aite. Joe is a great coach and he’ll figure it out.
illegal screen
Joes ATOs are always underwhelming
It’s ultimately an uncontested three from four feet behind the line. I don’t think it’s as bad of a look as it’s being made out to be.
4 comments
Disclaimer: I’m not a coach, I’m just a Cs fan. I’m just highlighting this because I have seen it happen more and more that it’s starting to be noticeable.
Would we have won with JB playing? Surely.
I understand Mazzulla’s intent on having 5 3pt shooters to go for the win, all for it. However, I just don’t feel very confident that with that much time left on the shot clock (compared to < 3s), this was the best play we could do.
A fadeaway contested 3 without any off ball screen action feels terrible. The shooters weren’t even in position to rebound. That said, we’ll be aite. Joe is a great coach and he’ll figure it out.
illegal screen
Joes ATOs are always underwhelming
It’s ultimately an uncontested three from four feet behind the line. I don’t think it’s as bad of a look as it’s being made out to be.