A mix of observations and analysis after the Celtics defeated the Nuggets 95-82 on Tuesday night to improve to 3-0 in summer league action.
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Carsen Edwards wasn’t slowed down by coming off the bench: It’s no secret that the second-round pick won’t be in the starting five next year and the Celtics have made it a priority to get their top summer league rookies in roles they will be in during the regular season. Therefore, for the first time all summer, Edwards came off the bench after two strong starts. The bench adjustment did not slow Edwards down one bit as he had his best game of summer league against the Nuggets, shooting an efficient 8-of-12 from the field and 5-of-7 from 3-point range to finish with 23 points in just 24 minutes.
The offense is coming in a variety of different ways for the Celtics with the 21-year-old who averaged over 20 points per game last year at Purdue.
Carsen Edwards? Bucket ?
23 PTS | 5 3PM | 3-0 in Vegas#NBASummer pic.twitter.com/3IqtWwV5bl
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 10, 2019
ATO for a Grant post-up pic.twitter.com/aTcUyHHBAL
— Max Carlin (@maxacarlin) July 10, 2019
Imagine being concerned this guy is "too small" pic.twitter.com/EzrQgStWii
— Max Carlin (@maxacarlin) July 10, 2019
Snappy off-ball switch orchestrated by Grant pic.twitter.com/8jWv1Q2CZr
— Max Carlin (@maxacarlin) July 10, 2019