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@adamtaylornba.bsky.social
· Sep 19
Continuing my "3 Questions" for each Celtics player, today I looked at Anfernee Simons.
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In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
I’m “de-niching” away from Xs and Os. I miss just covering the Cs in all the weird and wonderful ways possible.
No idea how that looks though 🤷♂️
No idea how that looks though 🤷♂️
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I’m “de-niching” away from Xs and Os. I miss just covering the Cs in all the weird and wonderful ways possible.
No idea how that looks though 🤷♂️
No idea how that looks though 🤷♂️
The corner 3 is working for the C's today.
It's only accounted for 7.3% of their offense this season (lowest in the league) - down from 13th last season.
But, with Scheierman having a hot hand, and more focus on spray offense, it's been a legit weapon in the 1st half...
It's only accounted for 7.3% of their offense this season (lowest in the league) - down from 13th last season.
But, with Scheierman having a hot hand, and more focus on spray offense, it's been a legit weapon in the 1st half...
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The corner 3 is working for the C's today.
It's only accounted for 7.3% of their offense this season (lowest in the league) - down from 13th last season.
But, with Scheierman having a hot hand, and more focus on spray offense, it's been a legit weapon in the 1st half...
It's only accounted for 7.3% of their offense this season (lowest in the league) - down from 13th last season.
But, with Scheierman having a hot hand, and more focus on spray offense, it's been a legit weapon in the 1st half...
With Neemy out, I’d expect to see some more small-ball from Mazzulla in the coming games.
Will also be good to see what Garza can do with an increased role.
Was a big fan of those 2nd quarter small ball minutes last game
Will also be good to see what Garza can do with an increased role.
Was a big fan of those 2nd quarter small ball minutes last game
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
With Neemy out, I’d expect to see some more small-ball from Mazzulla in the coming games.
Will also be good to see what Garza can do with an increased role.
Was a big fan of those 2nd quarter small ball minutes last game
Will also be good to see what Garza can do with an increased role.
Was a big fan of those 2nd quarter small ball minutes last game
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4 minutes into the 2nd quarter, Joe Mazzulla made a tweak to the Celtics' rotation.
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
Small Soldiers
Why the Celtics 2nd quarter switch to playing small paid dividends
www.celticschronicle.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
4 minutes into the 2nd quarter, Joe Mazzulla made a tweak to the Celtics' rotation.
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
4 minutes into the 2nd quarter, Joe Mazzulla made a tweak to the Celtics' rotation.
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
Small Soldiers
Why the Celtics 2nd quarter switch to playing small paid dividends
www.celticschronicle.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
4 minutes into the 2nd quarter, Joe Mazzulla made a tweak to the Celtics' rotation.
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
That tweak led to Boston winning the remaining possessions of the qtr by 17 points, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
I explore that tweak, and it's impact
www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...
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Yet, we keep showing up — because we love our teams and the sport.
I wrote more about this yesterday, actually — read it here
www.celticschronicle.com/p/an-ocean-a...
I wrote more about this yesterday, actually — read it here
www.celticschronicle.com/p/an-ocean-a...
An Ocean Away
And the struggles of trying to swim with the sharks.
www.celticschronicle.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Yet, we keep showing up — because we love our teams and the sport.
I wrote more about this yesterday, actually — read it here
www.celticschronicle.com/p/an-ocean-a...
I wrote more about this yesterday, actually — read it here
www.celticschronicle.com/p/an-ocean-a...
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Really good piece by Adam on what a lot of us deal with covering from out of market. He's not THE person I was talking about yesterday, but one of them to be sure.
Yet, we keep showing up — because we love our teams and the sport.
I wrote more about this yesterday, actually — read it here
www.celticschronicle.com/p/an-ocean-a...
I wrote more about this yesterday, actually — read it here
www.celticschronicle.com/p/an-ocean-a...
An Ocean Away
And the struggles of trying to swim with the sharks.
www.celticschronicle.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Really good piece by Adam on what a lot of us deal with covering from out of market. He's not THE person I was talking about yesterday, but one of them to be sure.
Doing this from a distance is a tough ask.
We don’t get the access, opportunities and oftentimes respect that those in market do. But, we’re doing a very similar job, while making just as many sacrifices.
Closed circles within the media are blind to happen. Still, that doesn’t make it (1)
We don’t get the access, opportunities and oftentimes respect that those in market do. But, we’re doing a very similar job, while making just as many sacrifices.
Closed circles within the media are blind to happen. Still, that doesn’t make it (1)
Was talking with a coworker today about the challenges of covering a team out of market today. A lot of folks with in-person access don't realize how hard it is to do this job without the ability to build relationships with face-to face interaction, but for many of us, that's what we work with. (+)
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Doing this from a distance is a tough ask.
We don’t get the access, opportunities and oftentimes respect that those in market do. But, we’re doing a very similar job, while making just as many sacrifices.
Closed circles within the media are blind to happen. Still, that doesn’t make it (1)
We don’t get the access, opportunities and oftentimes respect that those in market do. But, we’re doing a very similar job, while making just as many sacrifices.
Closed circles within the media are blind to happen. Still, that doesn’t make it (1)
Three members of the Celtics had SOLID defensive nights against Memphis.
Derrick White defended 11 shots, allowing 3 makes 27.3 DFG%
Jordan Walsh defended 11 shots, allowing 2 makes 18.2 DFG%
Josh Minott defended 17 shots, allowing 4 makes 23.5 DFG%
Derrick White defended 11 shots, allowing 3 makes 27.3 DFG%
Jordan Walsh defended 11 shots, allowing 2 makes 18.2 DFG%
Josh Minott defended 17 shots, allowing 4 makes 23.5 DFG%
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Three members of the Celtics had SOLID defensive nights against Memphis.
Derrick White defended 11 shots, allowing 3 makes 27.3 DFG%
Jordan Walsh defended 11 shots, allowing 2 makes 18.2 DFG%
Josh Minott defended 17 shots, allowing 4 makes 23.5 DFG%
Derrick White defended 11 shots, allowing 3 makes 27.3 DFG%
Jordan Walsh defended 11 shots, allowing 2 makes 18.2 DFG%
Josh Minott defended 17 shots, allowing 4 makes 23.5 DFG%
After yesterday's DeMar DeRozan trade proposal from ClutchPoints...I thought it would be fun to look at some realistic trade targets for the Celtics, with a focus on adding depth to the big-man rotation.
www.celticschronicle.com/p/5-potentia...
www.celticschronicle.com/p/5-potentia...
5 Potential Trade Targets To Strengthen The Celtics Big Man Rotation
Some Tuesday Trade Talk
www.celticschronicle.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
After yesterday's DeMar DeRozan trade proposal from ClutchPoints...I thought it would be fun to look at some realistic trade targets for the Celtics, with a focus on adding depth to the big-man rotation.
www.celticschronicle.com/p/5-potentia...
www.celticschronicle.com/p/5-potentia...
🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast w/ @bruceveliz.bsky.social
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast w/ @bruceveliz.bsky.social
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
Some fleeting thoughts on the Celtics uptick in long two-point attempts…
The Celtics' shot profile is changing, just not how we expected - NESN.com
The Boston Celtics are taking more two-point attempts this season, they're just not coming from where fans would like them to.
nesn.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Some fleeting thoughts on the Celtics uptick in long two-point attempts…
☘️New Celtics Chronicle Podcast ☘️
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
☘️New Celtics Chronicle Podcast ☘️
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
Jaylen Brown has had FOUR 30+ point nights in his last five games.
In those five games, he's averaging:
29 points
4.8 assists
1.2 steals
3.4 boards
66.2% from 2
32.3% from 3
In those five games, he's averaging:
29 points
4.8 assists
1.2 steals
3.4 boards
66.2% from 2
32.3% from 3
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Jaylen Brown has had FOUR 30+ point nights in his last five games.
In those five games, he's averaging:
29 points
4.8 assists
1.2 steals
3.4 boards
66.2% from 2
32.3% from 3
In those five games, he's averaging:
29 points
4.8 assists
1.2 steals
3.4 boards
66.2% from 2
32.3% from 3
The Celtics haven't been taking many corner threes this season. It's one of the bigger changes from recent years.
According to Cleaning The Glass they didn't take a single corner threes in non-garbage time minutes last night.
Having someone cutting baseline out of the corner is a neat wrinkle
According to Cleaning The Glass they didn't take a single corner threes in non-garbage time minutes last night.
Having someone cutting baseline out of the corner is a neat wrinkle
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The Celtics haven't been taking many corner threes this season. It's one of the bigger changes from recent years.
According to Cleaning The Glass they didn't take a single corner threes in non-garbage time minutes last night.
Having someone cutting baseline out of the corner is a neat wrinkle
According to Cleaning The Glass they didn't take a single corner threes in non-garbage time minutes last night.
Having someone cutting baseline out of the corner is a neat wrinkle
WHAT A DIME from JB...Great cut from Minott, too!
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
WHAT A DIME from JB...Great cut from Minott, too!
Josh Minott was the STEAL OF THE SUMMER...
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Josh Minott was the STEAL OF THE SUMMER...
Josh Minott....Roll man
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Josh Minott....Roll man
Lot's more off-ball activity to start this game.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Lot's more off-ball activity to start this game.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
Celtics go back to the Chest action here (player executes a ghost screen to come off a flare screen) PP turns down the shot and finds Neemy on the lob.
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Celtics go back to the Chest action here (player executes a ghost screen to come off a flare screen) PP turns down the shot and finds Neemy on the lob.
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
Playcall: Empty-Side Iverson Oklahoma Fist
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Playcall: Empty-Side Iverson Oklahoma Fist
I took a *probably too early* look at the White and Pritchard’s struggles to begin the season.
- What could be causing their slump
-How has their volume changed
- How has their shot profile changed
And dove into why their slumps could be occurring.
www.celticschronicle.com/p/can-boston...
- What could be causing their slump
-How has their volume changed
- How has their shot profile changed
And dove into why their slumps could be occurring.
www.celticschronicle.com/p/can-boston...
Can White and Pritchard Figure It Out?
The Boston Celtics' duo are struggling to make their impact felt.
www.celticschronicle.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I took a *probably too early* look at the White and Pritchard’s struggles to begin the season.
- What could be causing their slump
-How has their volume changed
- How has their shot profile changed
And dove into why their slumps could be occurring.
www.celticschronicle.com/p/can-boston...
- What could be causing their slump
-How has their volume changed
- How has their shot profile changed
And dove into why their slumps could be occurring.
www.celticschronicle.com/p/can-boston...
This is...interesting
November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is...interesting
The slump won't last forever, but right now, White and Pritchard are both STRUGGLING from deep, going a combined 24-of-109 from the perimeter -- a combined 22% conversion rate from deep
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The slump won't last forever, but right now, White and Pritchard are both STRUGGLING from deep, going a combined 24-of-109 from the perimeter -- a combined 22% conversion rate from deep