NBA In the Eastern Conference struggle Boston Celticsat TD Garden Cleveland Cavaliers will encounter.
Let’s take a look at the latest situations of the teams before the match, which will start at 03:00 on Wednesday, November 20, enjoy reading.
Latest situation in Celtics:
Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 in overtime in their last game and reached 11-3 in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown played the leading role in the victory with 27 points and Jayson Tatum with 24 points. The Celtics made a strong start to the post-championship season and became among the favorites again. However, they have shown fluctuations in performance in the last six games, with two losses and two overtime wins.
Attack Power and Statistical Achievements
The Boston Celtics have proven to be one of the strongest offensive teams in the league. They are the second best team in the league with an offensive rating of 122.9. They show impressive effectiveness, especially from behind the three-point line; In the match against the Toronto Raptors, they attempted 61 three-pointers and hit 21 of them. However, this strategy could sometimes create instability because they played with fewer shot attempts from inside. In addition, they increase their offensive efficiency by keeping ball losses to a minimum.
Defense Challenges
Although the Celtics’ defensive rating is slightly above the league average at 112.9, it is not high enough for a team aiming for a championship. In the match against the Raptors, defensive weaknesses caused them to lose the upper hand at times. Especially in critical moments, their opponents were able to make comebacks and it became clear that they needed to be more solid in defensive rebounds.
Rakip: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Celtics’ next opponent is the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the league’s best offensive rating. The Celtics need to be more disciplined and energetic on defense against the Cavaliers’ 123.3 offensive rating. Improvement in defense will be the key to victory against this strong opponent. Especially outside shooting defense and closing the paint are critical to limiting the Cavaliers’ offensive effectiveness.
One of the key factors that will bring success in the long term is for the Boston Celtics to maintain their stability and balance their offensive power with defense.
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They won’t be able to take advantage of Kristaps Porzingis, and Payton Pritchard’s status is questionable.
Latest situation in Cavs:
Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 to maintain their lead in the Eastern Conference with a perfect 15-0 record. Darius Garland played an important role in the victory with 25 points and Ty Jerome with 24 points. The team’s impressive performance despite the absence of Donovan Mitchell proved that the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the fittest teams in the league.
The Cornerstones of Success
The Cavaliers, who showed their potential last season, exceeded expectations this year and became a serious candidate for the championship. Under the leadership of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, their offensive efficiency has reached a remarkable level. Additionally, names such as Evan Mobley and Caris LeVert make important contributions to the team with a deep rotation. This harmony allows the Cavaliers to be one of the strongest teams in the league both offensively and defensively.
Statistical Superiority
The Cavaliers currently have the league’s best offensive rating (123.3) and highest effective shooting percentage. Additionally, they constantly keep their offense alive with low turnover rates. Defensively, they are among the six best teams in the league; They show a balanced performance with their rebounding superiority and ability to force opponents into turnovers. This two-way power puts them in a superior position against their competitors.
Boston Celtics Match: Strategic Approach
It will be critical for the Cavaliers to impose a fast tempo of play against the Boston Celtics. The Cavaliers are more effective with a high-tempo game plan, while the Celtics excel with a slower, more controlled tempo. If the Cavaliers can disrupt Boston’s rhythm of play and turn the game their way, they can significantly increase their odds of winning.
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They will not be able to benefit from Dean Wade, Max Strus, Emoni Bates in this match. The situations of Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro, and Caris LeVert are questionable.
