It's official, the Boston Celtics are through to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Orlando Magic gave them some problems, specifically in how they impacted Boston's work on the perimeter.
I wanted to share some thoughts on a tweak Boston made to one of its primary early offensive actions on Sunday. More importantly, why that tweak worked, and why I hope we see more of it.
Game 1 was somewhat of a blur. Even on the watch backs, it was primarily freelance offense on both sides, with defense being the central tone. So, I began to look for aspects of Boston's offense that weren't there – things the Celtics have found success
Entering a new campaign while wearing the crown of being the reigning champions can't be easy. Every team wants to be you. Every team wants to beat you. And eyes from all around the world are hyper-focused on the smallest of details.