of celtics Continuing their homestand as they host houston rocketsThis is the first of two matches between these two teams this season. They will meet for the second time in Houston on March 13th. The Celtics have swept the series the past two seasons between this two teams of his. Sixth game of the Celtics seven-game homestand. 2 wins and 3 losses in the first 5 games.
The Rockets are playing second in a row. They defeated the Bulls in Chicago on Monday night, his second game of a three-game road trip for them. The Celtics are 94-55 all-time against the Rockets, and he’s 47-21 all-time in Boston. They had lost five straight before that win.
The Celtics are #1 in the East, beating Milwaukee by 1.5 games on Christmas Day. 2 games behind Cleveland in 3rd place. The Celtics are 13-5 at home, and he’s 5-5 in his last 10 games. They have won their last two games. The Celtics are 9-2 against Western Conference teams.
The Rockets are 15th, the lowest in the West. 1 game behind San Antonio in 14th place and 3.5 games behind 13th place. lakersThey are 4-13 in the tour and 3-7 in their last 10 matches. They are aiming for two straight wins. He’s 5-6 against Eastern Conference teams.
On Monday night, the Celtics sidelined Danilo Gallinari, who continues rehab for a torn ACL. Both Robert Williams (ill) and Peyton Pritchard (thigh) were added to the game Tuesday as suspect Done. With the Rockets, Jeshaun Tate was sidelined with an ankle injury. With the Rockets playing back-to-back, Eric Gordon is also sidelined due to an injury. We’re speculating that KJ Martin will replace him in his starting lineup.
Celtics starting candidate
celtics reserve
Grant Williams
Sam Hauser
Malcolm Brogdon
Peyton Pritchard
Luke Cornette
Blake Griffin
Justin Jackson
Noah Vonley
2 way player
JD Davison
Mfiondu Kabengele
out/injured
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) out
Robert Williams III (Ill) Doubtful
Payton Pritchard (thigh) questionable
Head Coach (Provisional)
Joe Mazzura
Rockets starter probably
Rockets Reserve
Josh Christopher
Tali Eason
Bruno Fernando
Usman Galba
Boban Marjanovic
Garrison Matthews
Daishen Nicks
Titi Washington
interactive player
darius days
Trevor Hudgins
out/injured
Jashaun Tate (ankle) out
Eric Gordon (groin) out
head coach
Stephen Cyrus
main match
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Marcus Smart
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Jalen Green
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Marcus Smart vs Jalen Green
Jaylen Green is averaging 21.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists. From the field he shoots 40.9% and across the arc he shoots 30.7%. His second-year player for the Rockets has been playing very well, leading the team in scoring this season. Green said he had 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in a game against the Bulls. The Celtics need to defend him well to prevent him from playing big games.
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Derrick White
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Kevin Porter Jr.
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Derrick White vs Kevin Porter Jr.
Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. From the field he shoots 42.3% and across the arc he shoots 31.5%. Derrick White has been playing well for the Celtics and hopefully he continues to do so in this game. Porter said he had 36 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in a game against the Bulls. The Celtics need to slow him down in this game.
honorable mention
Al Horford vs Alperen Sengan
Saenggun is averaging 14.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. From the field he shoots 54.8%, but from beyond the arc he shoots only 17.4%. Al His Horford has played very well for the Celtics, from the field he shot 50.8% and over the arc he shot 45.1%. Al has to pull him to the perimeter to limit rebounding. Senggun has been a big hit against the Bulls, with 25 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two blocks. The Celtics need to prevent him from playing another big game in this game.
game key
defense – Defense is always the key to victory. Players struggle on offense in some games, but can always play defense. The Rockets are averaging 109.4 points per game (28th). He’s averaging 118.7 points per game (first place) for the Celtics. The Rockets have a 115.0 ERA, which puts him 28th, and the Celtics have a 110.7 ERA, which puts him seventh. The Celtics especially need to defend the paint as the Rockets rank him 14th with 50.8 points per game in the paint.
rebound – To score, the Celtics need the ball, and to get it you must crash the board as a team. The Celtics are averaging his 43.6 rebounds per game (11th) and the Rockets are averaging his 46.8 rebounds per game (4th). A lot of rebounding is effort, and when the Celtics put in extra effort on the board it usually carries over to the rest of the game. The Rockets are a very good rebounding team, with him leading the league in 17.4 seconds of chance points per game. The Celtics need to go the extra mile and come into the game determined to hustle every rebound to limit the Rockets’ second-chance his points.
don’t underestimate – Celtics milwaukee bucks It’s easy to disappoint the 10-23 Rockets, but you have to approach this game with the same mentality you approached the Bucks. They underestimated the Magic and lost despite their low record. Note that the Celtics must not make that mistake again, the Rockets just beat the Bulls and must be taken seriously.
Aggressively – The Celtics need to be aggressive in getting the ball into the basket and not compromise on 3-pointers per possession. Especially if 3 isn’t falling. Also rebounding and loose he needs to be active in hustling the ball. And they have to be aggressive on defense. They have to play harder than the Rockets and play like a team that wants more out of this game. they allow magic, Pacers We played harder than them and lost to a team they should have beaten. They shouldn’t make the same mistake with this game.
x factor
Back to back at home vs on the go – Celtics have six straight games at home. The Celtics have an audience behind them, and whether they win or lose, if they put in a good effort, the fans help cheer them on and motivate them. , had to play on an unfamiliar court in front of a hostile crowd. The Rockets have also played on his second night of back-to-back games, and fatigue could also be a factor.
host – The host is always the X Factor. Some referees call the game tight, others let it play. Some favor the home team, others say it’s even. The Celtics spent more time complaining to referees than playing good basketball. You will never lose your focus on the game.
