Halftime Scorching Takes: Relaxation may not have achieved the Celtics properly

We’re midway via the primary Boston Celtics recreation in what seems like perpetually, and the Cs appear to be a crew that’s had just a few days off — not in a great way. On the break, they’re main the Chicago Bulls by simply three, 57-54.

Now, prepare for some Halftime Scorching Takes, buddy.

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The Celtics vacation hype video is a W

The Celtics began Thursday’s recreation with just a little one thing completely different for the vacations (no, I’m not speaking in regards to the chilly begin from three). Earlier than Boston’s starters have been launched, we have been all handled to a particular holiday-themed hype video.

I gotta inform you, I’ve by no means been so pumped up about “Jingle Bells.”

Have a look.

This can be a good reminder of why the Celtics ought to all the time put on white at house

The Celtics are carrying white at house towards the Bulls and it’s a reminder of a time when the NBA was a correct league. It was a time when you would flip in your TV and instantly know which two groups have been enjoying within the recreation.

Now that Adam Silver and Nike have milked jerseys for all that they’re value, that job isn’t all the time really easy. I’m not joking after I inform you that I mistook the Cleveland Cavaliers for the College of North Carolina Tar Heels just a few weeks again. They have been carrying their child blue “Metropolis Version” unis.

There’s one thing comforting about seeing the house crew really put on the uniforms that they’re meant to be carrying.

Is that… Jaden Springer?

It certain is.

Jaden Springer performed his first stretch of first-quarter minutes all season on Thursday when he checked in late within the interval. It was clear from the start that he was on the market to carry the vitality on the defensive finish of the ground.

Possession after possession, the 21-year-old hounded Bulls guards and crashed the glass arduous. He wound up with three rebounds by the point he went again to the bench and regarded like he match seamlessly into the protection.

On offense, nevertheless, his use was a bit odd. As a profession 22% shooter from past the arc, Joe Mazzulla had Springer recognizing up within the dunker’s spot (the brief baseline) on offense, as a substitute of on the perimeter.

It’s fairly clear that Springer goes to should be extra snug taking pictures from distance earlier than he is able to play actual minutes.