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00:30Good evening, everyone, and welcome, and we've got a special game for you tonight.
00:45This one, part of the NBA Cup.
00:48This is Kevin Harlan.
00:50I'll be joined by Greg Anthony, Tim Legler, and we'll be hearing from our reporter, Ali
00:55LaForest, in the sidelines as well.
00:57And now, the opening lineup for Boston.
01:00Dynamic duel of Brown and Tatum at the three and the four.
01:03Pritchard and White are their dogs.
01:06And it's Kada in at the center position.
01:08Ellis is out there with Mitchell.
01:10Then it's Kevin Herter.
01:12Then there's Andre Drummond.
01:13And it's Hachimura in at the four.
01:15You know, when you break down these teams, Greg, they are excellent on the defensive end.
01:19Yeah, so let's give credit to their coaches.
01:23They prepare their teams well, motivating their guys to give that consistent effort.
01:29Here's Pritchard.
01:33Pass to Brown.
01:34Rebound on Dre Drummond.
01:43Kicks it out to Mitchell.
01:45And here is Hachimura.
01:46Guarded by Tatum.
01:48And the whistle blows as the basket counts.
01:50And a three-point play chance right here.
01:52One free throw coming up.
01:53And this is his first trip to the line tonight.
01:5877% shooter at the line a season ago.
02:01Those are better than the average numbers.
02:04And that one falls for Hachimura.
02:06And now we're being joined by our 2K insider, Shams Charanio, who's calling in with a good story.
02:13Shams, what do you have?
02:13Well, thanks to Celtics this summer, trading Drew Holiday for Anthony Simons, player almost a decade younger.
02:21And Simons' deep threat capability is definitely a fit for the way the Boston Celtics like to play, especially now moving forward.
02:27If he can fit in defensively, he could be a long-term contributor, guys.
02:31Yeah, he's more than capable.
02:34Okay, Shams, we appreciate the reporting.
02:36I mean, what a player Jalen Brown has become.
02:39My goodness.
02:40And let's go to the sideline.
02:42Here's Allen.
02:43Thanks.
02:44I caught up with the home team's head coach.
02:46We briefly talked about Jalen Brown and what kind of defensive mindset you have to have against him.
02:50And he said, we have to be willing to work just as hard as he is.
02:54We have to fight through every single screen, talk to one another, and contest every shot we can.
02:59Sounds like it'll be an all-out effort against Brown here in this one.
03:02Guys, back to you.
03:03Great work as always, Allie.
03:07That one falls.
03:08I love how under control Hachimura is.
03:12He's able to push his plate through the contact and score.
03:16Nice work.
03:17Now here's White.
03:19Tatum wide open.
03:19He fires one.
03:21Off target from three-point range.
03:25Mitchell passes to Drummond.
03:27And it's Drummond with the jam.
03:29Once Drummond gets the ball there, you can kiss it goodbye.
03:34For Boston, they've gone two for four from the field so far today.
03:44Pass Takeda.
03:48Outside Tatum.
03:51No good with the triple.
03:55Gone three of four from the field to start out the game.
03:58Herter finds Drummond.
04:00Here's Hachimura.
04:01Hachimura.
04:04Banked in off the glass.
04:06Hachimura's got his third bucket of the night.
04:08And when you start out shooting 80% or better as a team, you start to feel yourself a little bit.
04:13And that feeling is good.
04:15Pritchard gets the bucket.
04:17Just setting the tone with an aggressive move to the rag.
04:21And where's the help defensively?
04:23That is a quality look.
04:25You can't do it much better than that.
04:27Pass to Mitchell.
04:29Out left to the wing.
04:31Here's Hachimura.
04:35Drummond.
04:37Played in with a nice touch off the glass.
04:39And that's 280 pounds crashing the glass.
04:43Drummond pulling his way there on that second chance bucket.
04:48Now here's Brown.
04:49There's the three.
04:54Doesn't get it to drop for him.
04:57Gone five of seven today so far.
04:59Nice shooting to get this game underway.
05:01Gets it to fall.
05:01The bucket from Herter.
05:03And really it's been a major aspect of their offense in the early stages here.
05:07Their success working the ball inside and getting points from close range.
05:12And White kicks to Tatum.
05:15Off target with his three.
05:17Gone six of eight in the game so far.
05:20Very solid start for them.
05:22Drummond finds Herter.
05:27Yes and it's Ellis picking up the assist.
05:30And they keep hammering away at him inside.
05:32Forcing the ball into the paint.
05:35Celtics trail by nine.
05:37They've been struggling here on offense.
05:39Yeah a bit of a dry spell for sure.
05:43Here's Pritchard.
05:44The three from Tatum.
05:46Andre Drummond grabs the miss.
05:48Drummond's got rebound number five here tonight.
05:51Struggling to get it going out there right now.
05:53I think he's pressing just a little bit too much.
05:57Now here's Tatum.
05:58Following the miss by Rui Hachimura.
06:01That one go.
06:02Just count it.
06:03And after missing four straight he finally gets one to go.
06:07They've gotten seven of their first ten attempts to fall so far.
06:11Excellent pace to their offense.
06:14In the corner.
06:15Herter with it.
06:16Back to Mitchell.
06:19Shoots from the high post.
06:22That one off the back iron and out.
06:25Celtics trail by seven.
06:27Pass to Brown.
06:27Sinks that one from the post.
06:33And far from just a perimeter score.
06:35Brown also adept at finishing in close.
06:39When it comes to Jalen Brown, Greg, what qualities does he add to a team?
06:43Oh, I love how active and physical he is.
06:47He poses such a difficult challenge on both sides of the ball.
06:52With a finals MVP award to his credit, you know he's as mentally tough as anyone in our league.
06:59Here's Tatum.
07:00To the made shot from Andre Drummond.
07:02Outside Tatum.
07:08It's Drummond with the rebound.
07:11Drummond's got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one.
07:17White against Delis.
07:20Here's Hachimura.
07:22And it's wide right.
07:23Hits off the rim.
07:24He got the space he wanted for his mid-range.
07:27He just wasn't able to convert.
07:29Well, it isn't for a lack of effort when it comes to getting up the three-pointers.
07:33There's not much to show for him.
07:35He's going to lose the green light here very early in this game.
07:39This guy is a hot flyer.
07:42I mean, especially for a power forward.
07:44And he needs to be as an undersized player.
07:47And so, the timeout by Joe Mazzula here.
07:50Coach needs a moment to talk things over.
07:53So it's both teams making substitutions here.
07:56This is the list of last season's top shooters from the charity's field.
08:01These guys were practically automatic.
08:04Fifth is Anthony Simons.
08:06He was locked and loaded from the free throw line all season.
08:09Never suffered through any real lulls in that department.
08:14Celtics trail by nine.
08:17Pass to Minot.
08:18That one's in his first shot this game.
08:23Well, you want those shots anytime you can get them.
08:26High percentage at the rim.
08:29Lubowski passes to Mitchell.
08:31Over to the wing.
08:32Hachimura kicks to Mitchell.
08:34Here's Lubowski to the paint.
08:37And that one's good.
08:39Drummond.
08:40Drummond's got eight.
08:41They've wasted no time settling into their offense.
08:46There's 117 left to play in the first quarter.
08:49Pass to Minot.
08:56Good on the shot.
08:57We've all fallen in love with the three-point shot.
09:00But that is how the game was designed to be played.
09:04Down low.
09:04Get close.
09:05Open looks.
09:07Now, here's James.
09:08Mitchell passes to Hachimura.
09:14Shot from the top of the key.
09:15And there's Mitchell.
09:17That's good on the assist by Hachimura.
09:19Now, that one went in.
09:20But I don't think that's a shot they want to rely on.
09:23Here's the screen.
09:25A nice shot by Simons.
09:27Well, unlimited range and a pure stroke right there by Simons.
09:34Drummond dishes to Mitchell.
09:38It's Drummond.
09:40High post.
09:41He's got eight.
09:42And the basket is good.
09:44Just playing with poise and confidence.
09:46And they continue to put points on the board.
09:49I love their approach tonight.
09:51They are hitting at a really high percentage.
09:54That is downright unguardable.
09:57Simons knows when to go for it.
10:01Pass to Filipowski.
10:05Mitchell kicks to Hachimura.
10:06From deep, James.
10:10Here's Drummond.
10:11The basket's coming early and often in the first quarter.
10:14Leading by six.
10:16And the second quarter about to get started.
10:18We'll be back in just a moment.
10:36And for those of you just tuning in, the second quarter of action is where we're at right now.
10:45Guys, what's your take on the home team so far?
10:48Well, in that first quarter, they were intent on just pounding the ball down low.
10:53And that's where their advantage is.
10:55Throw the ball inside.
10:57Make it difficult for the defense to make some decisions.
11:00And the home team has possession.
11:05And guys, this is the first they're seeing of Boston.
11:09And they'll be seeing each other four times this year.
11:12This is the first meeting looking for a good start in the series.
11:15See, I think early on, both teams will be feeling each other out and experimenting with lineups to find the right matchups.
11:23I'm really curious to see which side dictates the pace.
11:27On the four for Boston.
11:28They've got Jalen Brown.
11:30Also, and Bernie Simons out there.
11:33And it's Garza in at the five spot.
11:36Now, here's James.
11:37Nothing on the board.
11:39Just four to shoot.
11:41Pass to Filabowski.
11:46James against Simons.
11:49Shoots the three.
11:51And it's Gillespie missing.
11:53I'm surprised he missed that one.
11:54He is a dangerous guy to leave open.
11:58The kick out to Simons.
12:00Shot from 12.
12:01And again, it's Boston converting.
12:04Man, that's a beautiful mid-range jumper that time.
12:07Simon's showing you he's got a great feel for when to take those shots.
12:12Filabowski passes to Prince.
12:15And the dunk by Prince.
12:17Not the kind of aggressive defense they need to cut into the lead.
12:21Yeah, you have to protect the rim, Greg, a little better.
12:25Yeah, I mean, when you're fighting back, you cannot give up plays like that.
12:29Hauser.
12:30And he floats in for the easy two.
12:32Credit the assist on that one.
12:34And that's the kind of lead pass we've come to expect from him.
12:39Gillespie, the pass to Prince.
12:41This shot is good.
12:52Making him a perfect two for two from the floor.
12:55Two minutes now played in the second quarter.
13:01Brown down low.
13:02Looking on James.
13:03Nice shot by Brown.
13:06Brown's got six points.
13:07And Brown is at his best when he's attacking inside.
13:17Now Zona's making a switch here.
13:19Tatum's checked in.
13:20Go on two of five from the field here in the second quarter.
13:34Shooting 40%.
13:35Hachimura, the pass to Philip Houston.
13:38That one's in his first shot this game.
13:40And we always talk about making your teammate better.
13:44That assist was right on target.
13:46Steps back and fires.
13:50And there are the Celtics with another basket.
13:53The control Tatum plays with is just mesmerizing.
13:57Let's check in now with our Allie LaPores who's got a story for us.
14:01Allie.
14:02Thanks, Kevin.
14:03Jason Tatum keeping the main thing the main thing.
14:05He said there are players that get caught up in the lifestyle and they choose that over the game.
14:10The money is a plus, yes.
14:11But I truly love the game because I love basketball.
14:14Not for the things that come with it.
14:16Guys, back to you.
14:17You'll love to hear it.
14:19Hey, Allie, thank you very much for the report.
14:21Here's Filipowski.
14:23Jason Tatum picking up that last basket.
14:25And here's Ellis from beyond the arc.
14:27Oh, incredible defense.
14:29JB, an elite two-way player.
14:31Palmer Dunn contest champion.
14:33And Bernie Simons.
14:34Greg, also a threat from deep.
14:36Yeah, over half his shots coming from long range.
14:39I mean, he's not exactly a point guard or a locked-in defender.
14:44But if you need a bucket, that he can provide.
14:48Celtics trail by six.
14:53Brown wide open.
14:55He fired.
14:56Filipowski grabs the board.
14:58And then they continue to control the glass.
15:03Shoots over Brown.
15:05Will not go.
15:06This is off the front iron.
15:10Jacks up a three.
15:12That one, no good.
15:14Gone 0-2 from deep here in the center.
15:18On the wing, Ellis.
15:22Pass to Hachimura.
15:23To the left wing.
15:25Now, Filipowski.
15:27He's covered by Brown.
15:28Six to shoot.
15:29Inod pulls it in.
15:33The Celtics have gone four of eight so far here in the second quarter.
15:37The three from Tatum.
15:38That one doesn't go.
15:40And it just feels like his poor shooting has been contagious to his entire team as they find themselves trailing.
15:47There's Ellis with the three ball.
15:51And the three ball is good.
15:53Ellis has got himself going there.
15:55His first points of the game on the deep ball.
15:59Here's Simon.
16:00Count it.
16:01Good.
16:01Yeah, Simon's doing a great job creating separation off the grip.
16:05He's started.
16:06So both teams making some changes here.
16:22With a break in the action, we go to the 2K leaderboard.
16:24See the teams that excelled at slowing the pace down a campaign ago.
16:29Third spot, the Celtics.
16:30Yeah, if you want to see how hard these two teams play, just take a look at the points allowed a year ago.
16:37I mean, that is impressive.
16:39Now, here's Mitchell.
16:41Drummond finds Hachimura.
16:43Now Mitchell.
16:48Now Hachimura.
16:53It's up a three.
16:55He scores his fifth field goal.
16:57He's taking nine shots to get those five.
16:58The assist totals, Kevin, just continue to grow.
17:02They're way ahead in that category.
17:04Ball movement has been off.
17:07Brown chams it in.
17:10A supremely athletic player.
17:12Brown really stuck it to them there.
17:15Just a terrific perspective of that dunk from the connected camp.
17:19Brought to you by AT&T.
17:21And there's the drive.
17:23Gets it to fall.
17:24The bucket from Herder.
17:25And a big reason they have this lead is the way he's shooting the ball.
17:33Tatum looking around.
17:38Shoots over Hachimura.
17:41Tatum's shot is off.
17:42Gone two of four from three-point range so far in the second quarter.
17:50In the corner.
17:51Drummond with it.
17:55Speed him again.
17:55Hachimura.
17:57Mitchell outside.
17:58Over Pritchard.
18:00And a little luck that time, but it drops.
18:02Mitchell's got his second basket of the night.
18:04Certainly one of the most intriguing parts of a new season, Tim.
18:08Seeing which rookies have hit the ground running.
18:11Have picked up and not missed a beat.
18:13It's such a difficult adjustment, Kevin.
18:15When you get into this league and you see how fast things are happening.
18:19How big everybody on the court is.
18:22The window's very tight to make decisions.
18:24Very difficult to predict who is going to make that transition the fastest.
18:29What was the one thing for you?
18:31Size or speed or a combination of each?
18:34For me, it was how quickly the shooting lanes closed off.
18:39You had much less time to make a decision of when to shoot, when to pass.
18:43That, to me, was the biggest transition.
18:46Plus eight in the rebound differentials.
18:48One more reason why they're in control.
18:52And Herder gets it to go.
18:54Herder's got ten points.
18:56And they've had assists now in their last three baskets.
19:02Outside, White.
19:05From past the arc.
19:08It's Drummond with the rebound.
19:10Drummond's got rebound number ten tonight with that last one.
19:13Mitchell kicks to Drummond.
19:15Pass to Hachimura.
19:17Back to Drummond.
19:22Up top, Hachimura.
19:24Guarded by Tatum.
19:26Hachimura, no good.
19:28Celtics trail by 12.
19:30Just one second between the shot clock and game clock.
19:33Tatum's shot is off.
19:34Oh, I love the confidence.
19:35Keeps shooting it.
19:37Eventually, he's got to start making some, right?
19:40And it's Drummond missing.
19:46From downtown.
19:48And no good that time.
19:51No good that time.
19:52And so that's the end of the first half.
19:54They lead by 12.
19:56And we'll be back right after halftime for the start of the third quarter.
20:00We'll see you in a bit.
20:01Welcome, everybody.
20:09It may be early on in the season, but not too early to take a full assessment of the Eastern Conference standings.
20:30You take a look at the home team.
20:33They've started this season on the right foot.
20:36Something we kind of expected, given their offseason.
20:39We'll see if this is a pace they can maintain as the year rolls on.
20:42And let's talk now about that first half.
20:46What a commanding start for the home team.
20:50Putting this through the box score, the Shaq supercomputer.
20:55The passing has been A-OK.
20:58Well, I don't have a Super Shaq computer, whatever that is.
21:01But the eye test is very easy.
21:04They're sharing it, and they've checked their egos at the door.
21:07Same thing I came up with.
21:15And that's all for us.
21:16Now it's time to send it back to Kevin Harlan for the beginning of the third quarter.
21:20And with the big gap on the scoreboard, the second half begins with very different goals for these teams.
21:40One side trying to mount a comeback.
21:42One side trying to protect their lead.
21:44One guy who's been getting it done is Roy Hachimura.
21:47Well, the passing he brings to the table on full display through the first two quarters.
21:53Well, he is playing to his strengths right now.
21:55Just spreading the basketball around to his teammates and making everybody better.
22:00Rui Hachimura out there with Andre Drummond.
22:14Then it's Ellis.
22:15Then it's Kevin Herter.
22:17And it's Mitchell.
22:18In at the one.
22:20Good.
22:21And the assist goes to Ellis.
22:23Ellis has got four assists now tonight.
22:25The chemistry has been terrific.
22:28Really impressed with their offensive execution.
22:31And for the Celtics.
22:32Down on the block.
22:33It's Tatum with Tatum.
22:35The wing pairing.
22:36It's White and Brown.
22:38And it's Pritchard in at the point guard position.
22:42Mitchell wishes to Drummond.
22:45And a big bounce off the rim.
22:47But it sinks right in.
22:49Drummond's got 12 in the game.
22:50Fantastic ball movement.
22:53They're picking them apart with their passes.
22:56It's a great move.
22:57And he catches the defense completely off guard.
23:01Well, getting a high percentage look right out of the locker room to start the second half.
23:06Exactly what they were looking for.
23:09Now, here's Mitchell.
23:11He has six.
23:12Herter finds Mitchell.
23:14Lock at six.
23:15Hachimura to the middle.
23:17Here's Drummond.
23:18Good for another basket.
23:19He's put up ten shots and made seven of them.
23:21He just impressed with the teamwork out there.
23:24Setting the table for one another.
23:28Brown the pass to Pritchard.
23:34Back to Brown.
23:37Wide open look.
23:38And yep, finally drops after rolling around the rim.
23:42Ten points for him.
23:43And not the easiest shot on the floor.
23:45And Brown sticking with that one.
23:48Showing his confidence.
23:53To the inside.
23:55And Drummond with the jam.
23:57Yeah, he earned that one.
23:59I mean, taking the hit and still able to get that one to go down.
24:02And he's got his first chance at the line here.
24:04First defense.
24:07At the line for one.
24:09Andre Drummond.
24:14Free throw.
24:15Good, Drummond.
24:16I think of Andre Drummond as a big man's hit man.
24:19He's a steadfast presence in the paint who really focuses on owning the backboard and attacking the rim.
24:26And so, the timeout by Joe Mazzula here.
24:30Coach is going to take a few minutes to regroup and go over the strategy.
24:36And let's take a look now at some stats for Ellis.
24:40How he performed last season.
24:42Eighth in three-point shooting.
24:44And he ended up in the top 15 in steals as well.
24:47Some of the quickest hands in the league.
24:49And you know, back to his tremendous efficiency from three last year.
24:53Top ten in the league.
24:54He's truly a dead-eye shooter when he gets it going.
24:57Now, here's Tatum.
24:59He has six.
25:01Pass to White.
25:05It's rebounded by Herter.
25:08Herter's got six rebounds in the game.
25:11Ellis kicks to Mitchell.
25:12And out of bounds is the Celtics game possession.
25:15On Saturday, they'll be taking on Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers.
25:23Then, on Monday, they'll go up against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns.
25:28And, you know, nobody loves playing on the road.
25:31But it does offer a good chance to see exactly what your team is made of.
25:36This team is going to find out a lot about itself over the next stretch of game.
25:40Now, here's White.
25:42No good on the shot.
25:45Good D by Drummond.
25:49Hachimura finds Drummond.
25:52Down low.
25:53Here's Herter.
25:54Good.
25:55And the assist goes to Ellis.
25:57Ellis has got his fifth assist in this one.
26:00Not a lot of resistance on the inside.
26:03And they're taking full advantage.
26:06Triving inside.
26:08And that one is hammered home.
26:09And everything is dropping for them.
26:13Terrific second half run.
26:15Well, whatever they talked about at halftime, it's working now.
26:19A great one-two punch.
26:20Beautiful pass and nasty jam.
26:23Interior passing is so difficult.
26:26If you aren't precise, they were right there.
26:29Nice work.
26:30Right now, let's take a second to catch up with Allie LaForce on the sideline.
26:33Thank you, guys.
26:35The Celtics trying to keep that laser focus.
26:37Coach Joe Mazzula said, quote,
26:39The closer you are to winning, the easier it is to become distracted by things that you can't control.
26:44Things that don't matter.
26:46Mindset, discipline, and mental toughness are what separate you.
26:49Back to you.
26:50Allie LaForce staying dialed in.
26:52Hey, Allie, thank you very much for the report.
26:55Here's Drummond following the three-pointer by Boston.
26:58Here's Mitchell.
27:00And it's White with the rebound.
27:02And typically, he has the touch to finish when he's in tight, but not sure on that position.
27:08Well, if you take low-percentage shots, you are going to have difficulty making them.
27:14Now, here's Ellis.
27:16Herter kicks to Ellis.
27:17Out to the wing.
27:19Mitchell outside.
27:23Rebound, Boston.
27:25It's off to Brooklyn after this game as they have the Nets to look forward to.
27:28That'll be the last game of their very short three-game road tour.
27:32Tatum passes to Kata.
27:35Misses from short range.
27:38Gone 6-9 for the floor here in the second half.
27:40They've got to be happy with that.
27:42It's stolen by Brown.
27:43Taken away.
27:45Drummond with it.
27:46He's picked up by White.
27:50Here's Hachimura.
27:52Rebound, Boston.
27:54Tatum's got his fourth rebound with that last one here tonight.
27:59Shooting foul as the whistle blows.
28:02He'll shoot two free throws.
28:04And one way, players look to expand their game, adding counter moves to keep defenders off balance.
28:10Greg, what was something you added that really gave defenders pause?
28:15You know, the smash back pull-up, you know, using your speed to kind of get the defender going downhill.
28:22And then you slam on the brakes and just create that separation to then go into attack mode.
28:28But Lepowski, he's checked in for Hachimura.
28:32And a change for the Celtics.
28:34Cars has checked in.
28:35There are some who will say, G.A., there are too many threes being taken in today's NBA.
28:41What are your thoughts on that?
28:42Hey, if we're cutting back on something, how about free throw?
28:46The three-point shootout is arguably the best part of All-Star Saturday.
28:51But nobody wants to watch a free throw contest.
28:55Well, that's a tough matchup because he's skilled and relentless.
29:02Mitchell kicks to Herter.
29:05To end the drought.
29:07And Mitchell with the layup.
29:09Mitchell's got eight points.
29:11Big miscommunication on defense.
29:14He recognizes it and quickly takes advantage.
29:17Well, the way this game is going, I'm actually not surprised it was that easy for him.
29:22And they've got a big lead, not just on the scoreboard, but really in the rebounding numbers as well.
29:28The shot by Filipowski, no good.
29:31And here's Tatum.
29:33He'll bring it up with the Celtics.
29:35Fifteen-point game.
29:36Yep, that one goes in there.
29:38And it just seems that every pass they make is leading to a score.
29:42Just great ball movement.
29:43Mitchell passes to Ellis.
29:49Now, Filipowski.
29:53That one misses.
29:55Great D that time from Tatum.
29:58Here's Pritchard.
30:00And here's Brown outside.
30:02That one doesn't go, but he's still shooting 50%.
30:05Five of ten.
30:06Herter on the wing.
30:09Back to Drummond.
30:10And it's Drummond with the jam.
30:13And this is who Drummond can be.
30:16An offensive anchor who can dominate once he gets cooking.
30:20Celtics trail by 15.
30:23And so, the timeout by Joe Mazzula here.
30:27He made the decision to huddle up with his guys and talk about strategy.
30:31And a new group in for the Celtics.
30:41And odds check in.
30:42Sam Hauser comes in for Brown.
30:44Gonzalez, he's checked in for Derek White.
30:47And it's Simons in for Pritchard.
30:48Out to the right wing.
30:59This ball movement by Boston.
31:02And Simons wide open.
31:04He'll fight.
31:05And another miss by Boston.
31:08Here's Gillespie.
31:09Yes!
31:10It's James picking up the assist.
31:12Beautiful transition offense there.
31:14That's execution at its best.
31:17And it results in the highest percentage look you're going to get.
31:21Now, here's Gonzalez.
31:25Inside.
31:26Here's Simons.
31:27And a lot of contact on that one.
31:29So, he'll shoot two here.
31:31One thing is certain about Anthony Simons.
31:33The guy is a pure score.
31:35Well, it comes so naturally to him.
31:38He's got a great handle.
31:39And he can get his shot off whenever he wants.
31:42Plus, he's got limitless range.
31:46They throw good.
31:47Simons.
31:48And Anthony Simons has garnered a lot of respect around the league because of his work ethic.
31:53He is always ready to show off his offensive skill that he's added.
32:00And so, he makes both from the line.
32:02And that's about what we expect.
32:04He's been excellent from the line tonight.
32:08James, the pass to Hachimura.
32:10Back to James.
32:12Here's Gillespie.
32:13Covered by Simons.
32:15And it's Gillespie missing.
32:17Celtics trail by 15.
32:19To the wing right side.
32:21Here's the three.
32:22And the basket by Hauser.
32:24Hauser's got five now.
32:26That's just a smart play right there.
32:28The right pass to a ready shooter.
32:32Pass to Gillespie.
32:34Back to Filipowski.
32:35Gillespie prints the pass to Filipowski.
32:41It could go.
32:42And the last second attempt doesn't fall.
32:45Well, through three quarters of play.
32:47Down double digits.
32:48It may be difficult to overcome.
32:51They lead by 12.
32:53And after a quick break, we're going to come right back with the start of the fourth quarter.
32:56And now we have a moment to reveal our state form assist of the game.
33:15And he sliced the D wide open with this feed.
33:19They had no chance to prevent that basket.
33:21Well, I like the fact he didn't telegraph it.
33:24That's poetry in motion right there.
33:29And with the fourth quarter upon us, time is running out for this game to become competitive.
33:33We've got Prince Hachimura out there with Kyle Filipowski.
33:37Then it's Jane.
33:40And it's Gillespie in at the one spot.
33:43You know the high points for them in this game at 54%.
33:47Hachimura the pass to Filipowski.
33:49And, yes, it's good.
33:51And they're beginning to just flat-out fall apart defensively right now.
33:56Especially on the interior.
33:58Why not?
33:59And the layup falls.
34:00And you know what?
34:01One of the few bright spots in this game for them today.
34:04He's kept his edge even though they've been trailing.
34:08Gillespie the pass to Hachimura.
34:13James against Brown.
34:15Here's Gillespie.
34:17Rebounded by Hauser.
34:18Celtics trail by 12.
34:21To the paint.
34:25Outside, Simons.
34:28That's in.
34:29That's his fifth field goal.
34:30He's shooting a hot 71%.
34:33Five for seven.
34:35The way Greg there's sharing the ball tonight.
34:38Mesmerizing.
34:38Everyone's getting to touch it.
34:41And everyone's contributing.
34:45James misses.
34:47The Celtics have gone two of three from the field to get the fourth quarter started.
34:51Here's Brown.
34:53Pass to Boucher.
34:55Shoots over Filipowski.
34:57Boucher's shot is off.
35:00Gone one of three from the field to start the fourth quarter.
35:02Here's Gillespie.
35:04Now here is Hachimura.
35:06He's covered by Brown.
35:07And that one's good.
35:08Hachimura.
35:10And the confidence Hachimura has in himself.
35:13Knows he can score from this area when given the chance.
35:16And we've got a timeout from Joe Mazzula.
35:19He has decided it's the right time to talk.
35:29Andre Drummond's checked in for Torian Prince.
35:32Celtics also with a sub.
35:34Tatum's checked in.
35:35Now we'll hear from Allie LaForce and she's got a story for us.
35:38An update.
35:39Allie?
35:40During that last break I heard Joe Mazzula as he talked with the team.
35:43He did his best to light a fire under them.
35:45I'm saying we have to fight.
35:47Now is the moment we have to come out of this deficit swinging.
35:50Guys?
35:51Okay, Allie.
35:55Filipowski passes to Drummond.
35:59James kicks to Hachimura.
36:02Kept alive to the right side.
36:07Pass to Gillespie.
36:09Tries again.
36:10Shot clock at six.
36:11Launches a three.
36:13And Tatum pulls it down.
36:16Tatum's got six rebounds now in the game.
36:19Well, he was able to sink a triple back in the first half.
36:22But he has yet to connect here after the break.
36:24Is that just a miscommunication?
36:27It just can't happen.
36:28Let's hope they get on the same page.
36:30Just over two and a half minutes played now here in the final quarter of regulation.
36:39Hachimura, the pass to Gillespie.
36:42Uses the glass to finish the layup.
36:44And right there, you see the decision-making ability of Hachimura sets his man up perfectly.
36:51Simons from outside.
36:54Hachimura grabs the miss.
36:56Got an off to an 0 for 2 start from downtown here in the fourth quarter.
37:01Back to Filipowski.
37:03Pass to Hachimura.
37:05James outside.
37:07Over Brown.
37:09James, no good.
37:10And here's Tatum.
37:14He'll bring it up for Boston.
37:16So far in the fourth quarter, they've allowed just six points.
37:19Oh, Simons has really lit it up tonight, man.
37:22They expect this from him.
37:24He can score in bunches.
37:26Now here's Drummond.
37:29Filipowski in the corner.
37:31Unloads from 13.
37:33Doesn't go for him.
37:34Well, fortunately, as he searches for his scoring rhythm, they still have the lead for now.
37:40Sweet touch inside from Brown.
37:42Every coach in this league loves assisted baskets.
37:46It indicates your offense is flowing the way it's supposed to.
37:54And some changes in for the Celtics.
37:57Cade is checked in.
37:58And it's wide in for Sam Houston.
38:04Derek White.
38:05Peyton Pritchard.
38:08They've gotten only three of their nine field goal attempts to go down since the end of the third.
38:12Pretty cold down the stretch.
38:14Drummond finds Hachimura.
38:15Here's Gillespie.
38:20Back to Hachimura.
38:22To the middle.
38:23Here's Drummond.
38:24And Drummond throws it down.
38:26I love the unselfishness.
38:29And you know coaches do as well.
38:31His willingness to share the ball elevates this offense.
38:36Here's Pritchard.
38:38A three.
38:40Hachimura grabs the miss.
38:42Hachimura's got four rebounds now tonight.
38:45Gillespie.
38:46Yes!
38:46It's James picking up the assist.
38:49Gillespie's got four points in the quarter.
38:52Celtics trail by 13.
38:57Pritchard feeling it out a bit.
38:59And that's out of bounds.
39:02Boston will return possession.
39:03Celtic call.
39:06Substitution on the quarter.
39:07To the inside.
39:24Brown, no good.
39:26And they've controlled the boards.
39:28And that's a big reason why they're controlling the lead.
39:32Ellis can't get it to go.
39:34It's been a quiet game for him to this point on the offensive end.
39:38But the team has still played well enough to hold the lead, Jason.
39:41What a great pass.
39:43It was on time and on target.
39:45Here's Mitchell.
39:47Following the basket by Jarek White.
39:49Count it!
39:50The defense not putting up any fight on the inside.
39:53They've allowed ten straight points in the paint.
39:56And here is Tatum.
40:02White.
40:03Three.
40:04Good!
40:05It's been this way since halftime.
40:08Tremendous production from beyond the arc.
40:11They have found a weakness in the defense.
40:13And it's on their ability to defend the three-point line.
40:17Ajamura rips it down.
40:18I think burn some clock if they want to.
40:24And get a little breather as well.
40:26Al Herder.
40:27Mitchell outside.
40:30Now Hachimura.
40:33Cliving to the basket.
40:35Strong move off the glass.
40:37And obviously his momentum from the last game has carried over here tonight.
40:42When someone is rolling like this, just keep beating him.
40:46That's just great coaching.
40:47And that one is good!
40:48And there's the frame being put to use by Tatum.
40:52He knows he's dangerous down low.
40:58Herder on the wing.
40:59He's covered by Brown.
41:02Puts it right back up and in!
41:05They will take that shot every time down the floor if they could.
41:09It's just great execution.
41:11And so Joe Mazzula calls for the timeout.
41:15He's clearly intent on wanting to lock in.
41:18And make sure everyone's on the same page.
41:20He's got to use that shot!
41:23It's stolen by Hachimura.
41:39Drummond with it.
41:42He's picked up by White.
41:44And here's the break.
41:45Kaysen Tatum.
41:45Kaysen Tatum.
41:46Tatum finishing off the break.
41:49How about the speed with which Tatum gets down the court?
41:53Awesome at reading the defense and then exploiting the opportunity in the open floor.
41:58Herder.
41:59And they pick up the two.
42:00They're in total command of this game with time starting to run out.
42:06And this is where you really want to be mindful.
42:09No turnovers.
42:10No sloppy play.
42:12Now here's Tatum.
42:13Missed on the three.
42:15And even against defense as tight as that, you almost expect him to still bury those.
42:22It's Herder.
42:2744 seconds left in the fourth.
42:30Five on the clock.
42:36Rebounded by Tatum.
42:38And here's Tatum.
42:40He'll bring it up for the Celtics.
42:42Down by 12.
42:43And that one is good.
42:48They're in good position here to ride it out.
42:51Certainly.
42:52If they just play smart, this game's over.
42:56Mitchell outside.
42:58Three seconds.
42:59Separate the shot clock and game clock.
43:01It's Herder.
43:05Hachimura fires.
43:07White pulls it down.
43:13And so they get the victory here at home.
43:15A confident win and one where they clearly showed the greater effort.
43:19Yeah, I mean, it was a solid performance, particularly here at home.
43:23I think they built off that edge of being here and playing with just a little more confidence than their opponent.
43:30Well, folks, that's going to do it for now.
43:32Along with Tim Legler, Greg Anthony, and Ali LaForce, this is Kevin Harlan saying thank you once again for being with us here tonight on 2K Sports.
43:42And as we leave you, let's take a look at our player of the game, Andre Drummond.
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