Now they’ll have to do it again on the playoff stage with hopes they can stay alive long enough for Hayward to get back on the floor.“[Hayward] was playing well since we got here,” said Theis. Brown did a solid job overall, especially in the last bubble meeting, but slowing Siakam is no easy chore. I don't understand why that's a problem or that's an issue. "He’s getting some isolation play, post-ups, putbacks, but not a lot of any one thing. Boston entered its playoff opener with all 17 of its players available and no one on a minute restriction, something that pretty much … But Stevens has often tried to keep Smart in a reserve role, his presence steadying that second group and providing a jolt of energy as starters come off the floor.Stevens must decide if it’s best to elevate Smart and maybe alter his substitution pattern with the goal of keeping another starter on the floor in spots where Hayward would have played, of if he could plug a lesser-used player into that starting role and limit that player’s burden while running with the team’s three best scorers.This might be an easier decision if rookie Romeo Langford hadn’t Langford looked in line for spot minutes in the postseason but will have to play through the discomfort of an injury that should eventually require surgery.
The Boston Celtics seemingly had Game 1 in the books, a time to rejoice and celebrate yet another postseason victory over Philadelphia.But with less than four minutes to play, Gordon Hayward went up for one last rebound, only to land awkwardly, twist his ankle and … we all know the rest.“I knew right away. We heard them in 2014 — reform. “We’ve been really lucky thus far in the bubble to have good health and, of course, Game 1 we don’t. "We all saw the awareness that was raised so, to be honest, I think in hindsight we will appreciate what Milwaukee did,” said Brown. "I think the NBA did a good job initially about putting Black Lives Matter on the court, our jerseys have a message behind them, TV timeouts, we’ve done numerous amounts of videos, and it’s still not enough.
It was a year ago with Team USA that Brown was routinely tasked with defending 4s, and now he’ll almost certainly be asked to essentially shadow Siakam’s minutes.During the regular season, Siakam scored 23 points against Brown on 10-of-24 shooting with two turnovers, according to the NBA’s defensive tracking data. We’re still hearing them now,” said Brown. He’s been exceptional against Toronto this season and needs to maintain a high level of play — particularly with Hayward sidelined — in order for Boston to advance.Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown commended the Milwaukee Bucks for their As the Celtics prepare to resume game action with Sunday’s Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Raptors, Brown reflected on Milwaukee’s decision.
Definitely been there before so I know how to do that.”Hayward is still with the team in Orlando, Fla., although him As far as the timing of when he might leave for that and this recent injury, Hayward said the two are separate issues at this point.
The Boston Celtics’ run of full health lasted a shade under 45 minutes before Gordon Hayward sustained a right ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Friday’s Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers after landing awkwardly on the foot of teammate Daniel Theis.Boston entered its playoff opener with all 17 of its players available and no one on a minute restriction, something that pretty much hadn’t happened since opening night against the Sixers in October.Now, the Celtics must brace themselves for playing without Hayward until the Eastern Conference Finals. "He’s bummed, as you can imagine.