Zone Chart: Celtics On Fire

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Zone Chart: Celtics on fire
November, 11, 2013
NOV 11 11:11 PM ET
By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com



BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics scorched the field on Monday night against the Orlando Magic, shooting a season-high 60 percent (51-of-85) en route to a 120-105 triumph.

How does Brad Stevens explain how a team that ranked among the least efficient offenses in the league entering Monday's game shot that well, putting seven players in double figures?

"One of those days," shrugged Stevens.

Making it all the more impressive, Orlando entered as one of the league's top defensive teams, as opponents were shooting 40.3 percent (second lowest in the NBA). Boston had shot just 35.8 percent against the Magic in Orlando on Friday night (and had to scrap its way to a win). A glimpse of Boston's Zone Chart on Monday via ESPN Stats and Info:





Magic coach Jacque Vaughn, whose team has lost to Boston twice in four days, joked after the game, "I think Brad should send me a fruit basket."

Oh, like the Magic need to watch the Celtics produce another basket.



bob


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Oh, like the Magic need to watch the Celtics produce another basket.

Ha. Amusing.

Boston has been keeping TOs down, allowing them to develop more of a rhythm. Let's take into account that they shot mid 50s% FG wise against MIA, one of the best defensive teams in the league.

It comes down to execution, spacing, pace, and getting good looks. Boston couldn't possibly be winning these games if they only were able to manage taking contested shots.



KJ

Great line, Bob.

Sam