Sean Sweeney sat both Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. early in the third quarter. After a few minutes they both came back in, and played much better after getting back on the floor. Good "get your heads right" break call from Sweeney.
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Donte DiVincenzo's doctor says he is on track to play this season: "That's not even a question." (via @SnapshotKyle) https://t.co/mV2eRbB5N4
Tristan da Silva just bailed out a couple of possessions where Orlando over-passed the ball. Like I said earlier, if he has a look at a three, da Silva is letting it fly.
Alex Caruso (ankle) listed out for Monday.
Hugo Gonzalez needs to stop anticipating screens. If they come, just play through them. He goes looking for the contact, and takes himself out of the play when the screen isn't even there. All part of the learning process. He'll get there.
Sean Sweeney pulled Franz Wagner earlier than usual here in the third quarter. I don't think he liked Wagner passing up at least three shots. All three possessions ended negatively for Orlando with a miss and two turnovers.
Coby White (calf) not listed on injury report for Monday.
Jalen Johnson (ankle) listed questionable for Monday.
Joel Embiid (injury management) listed questionable for Monday.
Celtics came out of the locker room very locked in on defense. Orlando isn't getting any airspace to dribble, pass or shoot.
If a candidate can come up with a system that removes you from all election-related calls, texts, mail and ideally TV ads, after you have voted, I'd probably campaign for them myself.
Peyton Watson (hamstring) listed questionable for Monday.
Lineup alert: Nets will start Traore, Johnson, Porter Jr., Randle, Sharpe on Sunday.
Lineup alert: Pacers will start Nembhard, Nesmith, Oubre, Siakam, Huff on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum has four assists, but should have more. Celtics cold shooting in the first half has cost Tatum three or for four more assists.
Luka Garza is getting extended minutes today and playing well. He plays very differently from Luke Kornet, but has filled that third center role just as capably as Kornet did. Stays ready and contribute positively when called upon.
Alex Sarr (knee) listed questionable for Monday.
Status alert: Jayson Tatum (head) has returned to Sunday's game.
The Magic are shooting 56.5%, but are down by four points. The reason? The Celtics are +15 in shot margin. Boston - 8 offensive rebounds, 2 turnovers Orlando - 1 offensive rebounds, 9 turnovers
Status alert: Jayson Tatum (head) has returned to Celtics' bench Sunday.
Status alert: Jayson Tatum (head) has returned to Celtics' bench Saturday.
Anthony Black has improved and softened up his shooting touch, especially in the pain. That was a really nice finish through some contact by Black a couple of plays ago.
Celtics shot poorly in the first quarter and the Magic shot well. But five offensive rebounds for Boston and eight Orlando turnovers have the Celtics in front after one.
Status alert: Jayson Tatum (head) headed to locker room Saturday.
Jalen Smith (finger) listed probable for Monday.
Nic Claxton (hamstring) listed doubtful for Monday.
Ziaire Williams (injury management) listed out Sunday.
For Celtics fans who haven't seen the Magic this year, Tristan da Silva has been letting it fly from three this year. He has the greenest of green lights to let it rip.
Hugo Gonzalez's defense has not been good to open this game. He got overly worried with a screen that never came and that led to a Desmond Bane three. Then Gonzalez helped where it wasn't necessary, leading to another Bane three.
Neemias Queta starting with Mitchell Robinson resting on the first end of a back-to-back isn't surprising. Hugo Gonzalez replacing Jordan Walsh is a surprise. Not against the move, just surprised to see it made in the middle of a winning streak.