Tomorrow night, the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Boston Celtics.
The NBA’s top team, the Boston Celtics, will be the Portland Trail Blazers’ next opponent.
We had a conversation with Celtics Blog contributor Adam Taylor to find out more about the team’s present situation.
Is this the finest Celtics squad since Jayson Tatum?
Yes, I believe that. The roster from the 2018–19 season, which included Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Morris, Al Horford, Gordon Hayward, and Terry Rozier, is the only other one that even somewhat compares.
The distinction is that this year’s roster has been put to the test. Every one of them is pushing in the same direction. Tatum is also a strong contender for MVP. I would contend that this is Tatum’s strongest team to date in terms of skill, fit, and mentality.
Is this the finest Celtics squad since Jayson Tatum?
Yes, I believe that. The roster from the 2018–19 season, which included Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Morris, Al Horford, Gordon Hayward, and Terry Rozier, is the only other one that even somewhat compares.
The distinction is that this year’s roster has been put to the test. Every one of them is pushing in the same direction. Tatum is also a strong contender for MVP. I would contend that this is Tatum’s strongest team to date in terms of skill, fit, and mentality.
What will happen if the Celtics lose on Monday?
Protection. This season, the Celtics have been among the league’s top defensive teams. But in the previous week or two, they’ve appeared
What is one fact about the Celtics that the public should be aware of that isn’t included in a box score?
They enjoy setting the pace. They accomplish this by adjusting the glass, grasping deflections, leaping passing channels, and tinkering with pick-up points. Everything is simpler on the offensive end once their opponents are playing at Boston’s speed. The Celtics take charge when things get chaotic and chaotic, which is how they flourish.
What other matchup from Monday’s game piques your interest?
For me, it’s the coaching war. Chauncey Billups and Joe Mazzulla are both young coaches just starting out in the NBA. Of course, their rosters are very different. But it will be entertaining to watch how both attempt to handle the
oversee the game and the tactics they use to reward and penalize mismatches.
What do you think will happen in the game?
I think the Celtics will prevail. They will, in my opinion, pull away early, allow Portland to get back into the game, and then step it up in the fourth quarter to win easily.
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