Around the NBA with Cerrone Battle after Celtics win over Pacers
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 26: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Boston Celtics dominated the Indiana Pacers last night with a 155-104 victory. The green offensive onslaught in the first quarter continued with a 44-27 lead after 12 minutes. The Celtics shot 54% from the field and 10-17 from 3-point range to take a commanding 75-54 lead into the half. The offense continued, extending their 21 point halftime lead to 45 points halfway through the third. The Celtics flirted with a 50 point lead for most of the 4th quarter, letting their starters rest. The bench struggled through the first 3 games but broke out thanks to Sam Hauser and Peyton Pritchard.
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Coach Mazzulla on the Celtics bench scored 46 points in the 4th quarter: “They were organized, they got to their spots faster. I thought Payton did a good job organizing. They played with a sense of purpose and managed the game.”
One former member of the Celtics bench is Grant Williams. He has played well for Dallas in their 114-105 win over the Bulls.
@joeymurr Grant Williams playing well for Dallas #mavs #celtics #985 #thesportshub
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The Celtics are off until Saturday, when they travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets. Who defeated the Miami Heat 109-105. The other team to follow is the Milwaukee Bucks. They lost 130-111 to Toronto and fall to 2-2 on the season. Damian Lillard struggled defensively, allowing 24 points and 11 assists to Dennis Schroder. The Celtics and Bucks will have their first meeting of the season on November 22nd. The green will play 10 more games before then and things could look different for both.
@joeymurr What is going on with the #Bucks? #nba #lillard #985 #thesportshub
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Through 4 games, the trio of Miami and Milwaukee are struggling. The Celtics look to have a strong trio. The Clippers just made a trade to add James Harden. We have yet to season Phoenix fully healthy and will compete with Denver in the west. Cerrone Battle and I discussed our favorite trios around the NBA
Joe Murray has worked behind the scenes and on-air in New England since 2007. Murray was born and raised in Boston (Hyde Park) and is now living on the North Shore in Peabody. A graduate of CSB School of Broadcasting, Joe was hired at 98.5 The Sports Hub in 2011 and is the host of Patriots Postgame and the Over/Under Podcast with Dan Lifshatz. Joe was hired as the full-time night show host in 2023, and a featured guest for “The Weekly Spread” on NBC Sports Boston during football season. Joe writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.
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