Halftime Sizzling Takes: Relaxation won't have executed the Celtics properly

We’re midway by means of the primary Boston Celtics recreation in what appears like perpetually, and the Cs appear to be a group that’s had a couple of 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 Sizzling Takes, buddy.

2019 NBA All Star Commissioner’s Media Availability — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

The Celtics vacation hype video is a W

The Celtics began Thursday’s recreation with slightly one thing completely different for the vacations (no, I’m not speaking concerning the chilly begin from three). Earlier than Boston’s starters had been launched, we had 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.

It is a good reminder of why the Celtics ought to at all times put on white at house

The Celtics are sporting white at house in opposition to the Bulls and it’s a reminder of a time when the NBA was a correct league. It was a time when you possibly can flip in your TV and instantly know which two groups had been enjoying within the recreation.

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

There’s one thing comforting about seeing the house group truly put on the uniforms that they’re meant to be sporting.

Is that… Jaden Springer?

It positive 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 convey the power 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 appeared 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 an alternative of on the perimeter.

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