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It is not being the dream start of Ime Udoka at the helm of the Boston Celtics with an irregular game and a supposed internal fight of egos in the locker room. But in such a scenario, the Massachusetts players took a break by beating the Orlando Magic 92-79.
Jaylen Brown saved the furniture with his great performance: 28 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists with a 10 of 17 shooting from the field. The guard led the Greens’ offense in place of a very ill-advised Jayson Tatum, who barely hit 4/16 attempts to score 14 points.
The Celtics ended a three-game losing streak against the penultimate in the Eastern Conference, but they continue with a negative record in the table (3-5).
«We had a team meeting, we all shared a dinner and a good talk. The most important thing is that we talk about going out and having a good disposition from the beginning. And defensively I have felt that we have taken a few steps forward, “said Ime Udoka.
Other Boston standouts were veteran Al Horford with 12 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks; followed by the center Robert Williams III with another 12 points and 6 rebounds.
On the Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. completed a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds; and point guard Cole Anthony also contributed 13 points and 5 assists.
The key of the meeting was in the third period with a partial of 10-31 favorable for the visitors. “During that period we felt very frustrated when nothing came out. We rush to launch. It’s part of our immaturity, “admitted Carter Jr.
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