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Final: Celtics 127, Hornets 99 - Defensive masterclass
Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets
7:00 p.m., Spectrum Center
NBCS Boston, NBA TV
Things I'm looking for:
One final test: Joe Mazzulla says the regulars are going to play tonight so let's see what they have in mind as far as combinations. Mazzulla was also very adamant about trying to break the narrative surrounding the starters.
"If we want to win together we have to lose individually at stuff"
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) October 19, 2023
Joe Mazzulla talks about the sacrifices everyone will have to make in order to be a successful team this season
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So let's see what he does moving forward.
Bench combinations: Mazzulla went with Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet as his main subs. Will guys like Oshae Brissett, Lamar Stevens, and Svi Mykhailiuk get a chance to run with the regulars?
Rebounding: It's something that needs to improve, and even Mazzulla admitted that after the last game. I want to see the wings get in there and box out and not just turn and look at the shot.
Follow along for my thoughts during the game. They'll appear down below and in the comments section.