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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2h

Mazzulla continued: "You have to be able to spend time and understand how each person ticks," but then you also have a way you want your team to tick. 2/2

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2h

Joe Mazzulla on whether the revamped roster forces him to change his approach:

"I think you have to constantly adjust based on the roster you have and the personalities that you have, but also the personality that you want your team to have." 1/2

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2h

Joe Mazzulla on the Celtics’ struggles on the defensive glass in the preseason:

“I don’t see five guys that are rebounding, so then I go get five and they rebound. It’s that simple…Find five guys that rebound, rebound, go.”

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2h

Joe Mazzulla on Anfernee Simons:

“Has to have an understanding of the physicality that’s needed on every single possession on both ends of the floor. That’s the only thing I care about.”

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2h

Asked Joe Mazzulla about Josh Minott's activity at both ends of the floor.

"Has to keep that up. Has to play hard. Has to be able to rebound. Has to be able to sprint the floor. Has to crash. Has to shoot the ball if he's open. Has to defend at a high level."

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 3h

Minott is cooking. He slashes middle for a two-handed slam, then buries a 3 while getting fouled on his follow through.

He has 14 points and five rebounds. Plus, he brings a ton of energy. Constantly active at both ends of the floor.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 3h

Tillman's been working on that push shot. Gets a chance to show it off in-game right there.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 5h

The Boston Celtics take the floor at TD Garden for the first time this season.

As they showed the shot of them in the tunnel, the Cavs took the court. So if you hear any booing, that’s the reason behind it.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 6h

The Celtics are going small to start tonight:

Pritchard
White
Brown
Hauser
Boucher

Simons, who started Friday, will come off the bench in his second game with the Celtics.

Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 6h

“I think those two go hand in hand.”

Joe Mazzulla discusses balancing playing into the Celtics’ system with allowing talented isolation scorers to go one-on-one:

“It’s all about playing to the identity that we’re trying to create.”

Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 6h

Anfernee Simons shares the court with Jaylen Brown as he starts his pregame routine around the basket before his first home game as a member of the Celtics.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 7h

Hugo Gonzalez demonstrated a great feel as a cutter with Real Madrid in the ACB. That’s an essential skill in that league, given the style of play.

Here’s a glimpse into that ability as he goes through a pregame workout with Tyler Lashbrook and Da’Sean Butler.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 7h

We’re re back at TD Garden for the Celtics’ first preseason game at home this year. They host the Cavaliers tonight.

Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams are sharing the floor right now. Gonzalez is working on corner 3s while Williams works on the pick-and-roll.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 10h

Xavier Tillman Sr. when asked if the Celtics’ bigs talk about being discounted externally:

“Hell no we don’t talk about that. We don’t give a damn what anybody says.”

“We don't talk about it at all, other than our excitement for the opportunity, that's what we talk about.”

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 11h

Xavier Tillman Sr., told me he’s learning about the 4 spot from studying Chris Boucher.

“A lot of times, I always thought the 4 just kind of hung out in the corners & waited for catch-&-shoots, but he would always look for his man to turn his head for a backdoor or fall asleep & then face cut.”

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 12h

I asked Payton Pritchard how it has gone developing synergy with Anfernee Simons in the backcourt:

“Obviously, that was our first game together, but his first game as a Boston Celtic. So, it’s just a growing process, and getting better and better each game.”

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 12h

Derrick White launches some high-hands, no-dip 3s as he goes through his post-shoot around workout before tonight’s Celtics-Cavs preseason game at TD Garden.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 12h

Here’s a look into Jaylen Brown’s post-shoot around workout before the Celtics’ first preseason home game against the Cavs tonight.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 12h

The Celtics just wrapped up shoot around before their first preseason home game tonight against the Cavs. We’ll speak with Xavier Tillman Sr. and Payton Pritchard shortly.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 1d

Look at how active Garza was on this possession that ends with him getting a layup. I anticipate him consistently being a positive contributor on a per possession basis on offense.

There's so much he brings on that end. Celtics' primary ball handlers will love playing with him.

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2d

"In the second half, I kind of calmed down and started to play my game a little bit more."

Anfernee Simons' Celtics debut was a tale of two halves. Story ⬇️ on that serving as a lesson about his approach and a reminder about something that's easy to lose sight of. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-anfe...

Anfernee Simons' Celtics preseason debut delivers a crucial reminder

Anfernee Simons had 18 points in a tale of two halves in his Celtics preseason debut. Afterwards, he provided a crucial reminder that is easy to lose sight of.

hardwoodhoudini.com

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2d

Anfernee Simons on how it felt playing his first game as a Celtic:

“A little nervous at first, but I think in the second half, I kind of calmed down and started to play my game a little bit more.”

🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2d

Joe Mazzulla on Hugo Gonzalez’s role:

“Understand our offensive system, shoot the ball when he’s open, drive the ball when he’s not and make the right play.

“…Execute the effort plays…All those little things. He’s continuing to get better at that.”

🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2d

Joe Mazzulla on Anfernee Simons’ Celtics’ preseason debut — Simons had 18 points & 3 assists:

“He was good. He did what we asked him to do. He was physical, he was aggressive, which he has to be for us. So, I thought he did some good things.”

🎥: @nbcsceltics.bsky.social

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Bobby Krivitsky @bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Zarren on NBCSB broadcast on Queta:

"Neemi's ready to step it up. I was in Riga for 10 days, watching him play at EuroBasket, and he stood out there with the best bigs and led Portugal to one of their best, actually, I think the best outcome they've ever had. So, he's ready for a bigger role."

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