Basketball Intelligence For 6/2/24
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How the Celtics will find gaps in the Mavericks defense
Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog
With a revamped front court, the Mavericks have had one of the most efficient defenses since the trade deadline.
The Celtics are littered with elite three-level scorers on their roster. They can attack you in many ways and find gaps in any defense thrown their way. With the Celtics set to face a Dallas Mavericks team that struggles to guard the perimeter in terms of impacting shots, it makes sense that Joe Mazzulla’s team could lean into some sets that have worked well throughout the season.
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