The Celtics as soon as once more face one of many groups that they beat on this 12 months’s playoffs on their option to the NBA Finals. The Celtics first Summer time League recreation was a rematch of the Jap Convention Finals. The Bucks are a rematch of the Celtics second spherical matchup that the Celtics received in 7 video games.
The Bucks are 1-0 in Las Vegas Summer League after a 94-90 win over the Nets on Friday. The Celtics are 0-1 in Summer time League after an 88-78 loss to the Warmth on Saturday. Not like the Warmth, the Bucks didn’t take part within the Utah or California Summer time Leagues and so that is simply the 2nd recreation for each groups.
The Bucks scored 94 factors of their first recreation whereas the Celtics managed simply 78 factors of their first recreation. The Bucks shot very nicely, capturing 48.4% from the sphere and 51.5% from past the arc. The Celtics struggled, capturing simply 35.4% from the sphere and 31.4% from past the arc. Each groups turned the ball over an excessive amount of with the Celtics having 20 turnovers and the Bucks turning it over 18 occasions.
As with each Summer time League, it’s tough to foretell a beginning lineup as coaches need to attempt totally different lineups and mixture of gamers and so they need to get an concept of what every participant brings to the desk. I’ve listed the starters from their earlier video games however there’s a good probability that the coaches select to make use of totally different starters for this recreation.
Celtics Roster
JD Davison 20
Juhann Begarin 45
Trevion Williams 50
Jordan Bone 51
Mfiondu Kabengele 24
AJ Reeves 41
Brodric Thomas 97
Matt Ryan 37
Sam Hauser 30
Jericole Hellems 29
Bryton Hobbs 55
Aubrey Dawkins 38
Robert Franks 43
Earlier Sport Starters
JD Davison
Juhann Begarin
Sam Hauser
Brodric Thomas
Mfiondu Kabengele
Head Coach
Ben Sullivan
Gamers to Watch
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JD Davison
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Mfiondu Kabengele
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Sam Hauser
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JD Davison
Davison has a powerful begin to Summer time League with 10 factors, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and three blocks within the Celtics’ loss to the warmth on Saturday. He shot simply 27.3% from the sphere however 40% from past the arc. He signed a contract for a two means spot with the Celtics however can be trying to attempt to earn a spot on the roster with a powerful exhibiting right here in Summer time League.
Mfiondu Kabengele
Kabengele began at heart in Saturday’s recreation and had a strong exhibiting with 14 factors, 6 rebounds and three assists. He was a lob goal and was lively on protection. With the Celtics want for a again up large, he and Trevion Williams may have an opportunity to impress the crew and earn a roster spot or a two means contract.
Sam Hauser
Hauser didn’t have a fantastic first recreation in Vegas. He completed with 7 factors, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He shot simply 2-12 from the sphere and 1-9 from past the arc. He’s the one participant on this crew with a assured spot on the roster as he simply signed a brand new 3 12 months contract with the crew. We all know he can shoot and he must take this chance to indicate the Celtics that he’s prepared for a spot within the rotation this season.
Bucks Roster
MarJon Beauchamp 0
Luca Vildoza 6
Timothy Soares 12
Iverson Molinar 15
Hugo Besson 17
Sylvain Francisco 18
Evans Ganapamo 19
AJ Inexperienced 20
Dewan Hernandez 26
Lindell Wigginton 28
Marcus Graves 31
Dusty Hannahs 38 Matthew Damage 42
Zylan Cheatham 45
Sandro Mamukelashvili 54
Rayjon Tucker 59
Earlier Sport Starters
Luca Vildoza
Rajon Tucker
MarJon Beauchamp
Sandro Mamukelashvili
Dewan Hernandez
Head Coach
Vin Baker
Gamers to Watch
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MarJon Beauchamp
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
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Lindell Wigginton
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MarJon Beauchamp
Beauchamp began the primary Summer time League recreation for the Bucks and completed with 16 factors, 3 rebounds, 1 help, 1 steal, and 1 block. He shot 50% from the sphere and 50% from past the arc. The Bucks will search for him to play nicely for them as soon as once more on this recreation.
Sandro Mamukelashvili
Mamukelashvili completed the Bucks win over the Nets with 17 factors, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He shot 50% from the sphere and 80% from past the arc (4-5).
Lindell Wigginton
Wigginton completed the Bucks win over the Nets with 17 factors, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He shot 66.7% from the sphere and 66.7% from past the arc.
Keys to the Sport
Taking pictures – The Celtics can be searching for gamers who can shoot from the surface and in addition who can end on the basket. Sam Hauser will look to shoot a lot better than he did within the first recreation. The Celtics have to shoot higher than 35% from the sphere and 31% from past the arc in the event that they hope to beat a Bucks crew that shot 51% from past the arc of their first recreation.
Protection – The Celtics put a premium on enjoying protection and they are going to be trying to see which Summer time Celtics match that mildew. Protection is all the time a key to profitable, whether or not within the Summer time League, within the common season, or within the playoffs. The Summer time Celtics have to step up on the defensive finish and decelerate the Bucks excessive share shooters.
Take Care of the Ball – The Celtics turned the ball over 20 occasions of their loss to the Warmth. The Bucks turned the ball over 18 occasions of their win over the Nets. Turnovers could be anticipated from groups which have solely been collectively a short while however cleansing these up can go a good distance towards getting a win.
X-Components
It’s Summer time League – Each of those groups have been just about cobbled collectively from undrafted gamers, finish of bench gamers, and G-League gamers. They’ve had restricted follow time for essentially the most half and so it’s arduous to inform how every crew will play and which groups will dominate. Every of those gamers is attempting to make an impression on the coaches and GM’s which can be watching and so we might even see quite a lot of hero ball. Expecting particular person enchancment in gamers might be one of the best ways to look at these video games.
