The Celtics lost to the Thunder 92:105. The Celtics made 9 of 46 three-pointers, with a three-point shooting percentage of only 1.96% and a field goal percentage of 3.65%, which was far lower than the season level. This game was the Celtics’ worst game in the past two seasons.
The Thunder have amazing speed and the ability to switch defenses, ranking first in the league in defensive efficiency. As long as the Celtics are not lucky with three-pointers, they will still be dead in a defensive battle.
The Kings defeated the Celtics 114:97. The Kings made 18 of 47 three-pointers and a three-point shooting percentage of 3.83. The Kings used the Celtics’ best weapon to counterattack. The Celtics made 11 of 41 three-pointers. , the three-point shooting percentage was 268%. The Celtics lost rebounds, the penalty area, and the three-pointer.
The Raptors beat the Celtics 110:97. The Raptors outscored the Celtics 60:40 in the penalty area and led by 11 rebounds. The penalty area and matchups completely suppressed the Celtics. The Celtics were under the entanglement of the Raptors’ defense. The field goal percentage was only 3.96%, and even 16 three-pointers could not solve the scoring problem.
The Celtics’ defensive efficiency has dropped from fourth to seventh in the past two weeks. They still have quite solid defensive strength and ability, but the three-pointers have failed to penetrate the opponent. They have suffered in rebounding and penalty area points, and their defensive matchups have also lost their original value. Advantage and dominance.
The recent sluggishness of the Green Army is only superficial. Players are tired. Opponents are more targeted in defense and matchups. They do not create too many passes and pick-and-rolls for the Celtics to create mismatch space, which effectively breaks down the Celtics’ shooting space and gaps. For fatal.
The defending army’s combat strength dropped to the limit, and their record raised alarms. Everything exceeded Majora’s imagination and expectations.
