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🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast w/ @bruceveliz.bsky.social
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast w/ @bruceveliz.bsky.social
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
☘️Why tranisition-based basketball is a double-edged sword
➡️Exploring the data
➡️Strengths and weakeness of the roster
➡️Why the Celtics are generating so many turnovers
⬇️Link in comments
☘️New Celtics Chronicle Podcast ☘️
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
☘️New Celtics Chronicle Podcast ☘️
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
🟢Joined by new primary co-host @bruceveliz.bsky.social
🟢Jaylen Brown's BIG night
🟢Josh Minott's increasing importance
🟢The crossover between Minott & Walsh
🟢 Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/9SVo884CLXQ?...
WHAT A DIME from JB...Great cut from Minott, too!
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
WHAT A DIME from JB...Great cut from Minott, too!
Josh Minott was the STEAL OF THE SUMMER...
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Josh Minott was the STEAL OF THE SUMMER...
Josh Minott....Roll man
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Josh Minott....Roll man
Lot's more off-ball activity to start this game.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Lot's more off-ball activity to start this game.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
Here the Celtics run "Angle Ram" to get a Minott/PP screening action.
Followed by running "Chest" for White to flare out to the weak side slot.
PP goes for the step back. Good process nonetheless. Way better fluidity.
Celtics go back to the Chest action here (player executes a ghost screen to come off a flare screen) PP turns down the shot and finds Neemy on the lob.
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Celtics go back to the Chest action here (player executes a ghost screen to come off a flare screen) PP turns down the shot and finds Neemy on the lob.
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
The movement so far has been SO MUCH better
Playcall: Empty-Side Iverson Oklahoma Fist
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Playcall: Empty-Side Iverson Oklahoma Fist
This is...interesting
November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is...interesting
Great minds, Rhys -- I'm writing about that right now, and how it could be a potential factor :)
November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Great minds, Rhys -- I'm writing about that right now, and how it could be a potential factor :)
The slump won't last forever, but right now, White and Pritchard are both STRUGGLING from deep, going a combined 24-of-109 from the perimeter -- a combined 22% conversion rate from deep
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The slump won't last forever, but right now, White and Pritchard are both STRUGGLING from deep, going a combined 24-of-109 from the perimeter -- a combined 22% conversion rate from deep
Jaylen Brown over the first 3 games of the season
89 points
16 rebounds
11 assists
13 turnovers
48.8% from 2
50% from 3
The turnovers are still a problem for him. Outside of that, he's had a strong start.
89 points
16 rebounds
11 assists
13 turnovers
48.8% from 2
50% from 3
The turnovers are still a problem for him. Outside of that, he's had a strong start.
October 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Jaylen Brown over the first 3 games of the season
89 points
16 rebounds
11 assists
13 turnovers
48.8% from 2
50% from 3
The turnovers are still a problem for him. Outside of that, he's had a strong start.
89 points
16 rebounds
11 assists
13 turnovers
48.8% from 2
50% from 3
The turnovers are still a problem for him. Outside of that, he's had a strong start.
The Celtics have A LOT of areas that need fixing....
October 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Celtics have A LOT of areas that need fixing....
Some of my notes from last nights game. Tough loss, but lots of positives to take away.
Will have more thoughts in today's newsletter.
Will have more thoughts in today's newsletter.
October 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Some of my notes from last nights game. Tough loss, but lots of positives to take away.
Will have more thoughts in today's newsletter.
Will have more thoughts in today's newsletter.
I just clicked into a random political post to prove my point.
This was the top comment
This was the top comment
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I just clicked into a random political post to prove my point.
This was the top comment
This was the top comment
Neemias Queta is stepping into a WAY BIGGER role for the Celtics this season.
Here's a quick breakdown of his strengths, weaknesses, best roles, and projected position in the rotation.
Here's a quick breakdown of his strengths, weaknesses, best roles, and projected position in the rotation.
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Neemias Queta is stepping into a WAY BIGGER role for the Celtics this season.
Here's a quick breakdown of his strengths, weaknesses, best roles, and projected position in the rotation.
Here's a quick breakdown of his strengths, weaknesses, best roles, and projected position in the rotation.
SLOB Possession 5
Simons is the shuffle cutter. Play run for Pritchard.
Toronto's perimeter defense does a great job of shutting down any space or advantage creation.
Flare screen gets Simons open. Missed shot.
Simons is the shuffle cutter. Play run for Pritchard.
Toronto's perimeter defense does a great job of shutting down any space or advantage creation.
Flare screen gets Simons open. Missed shot.
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
SLOB Possession 5
Simons is the shuffle cutter. Play run for Pritchard.
Toronto's perimeter defense does a great job of shutting down any space or advantage creation.
Flare screen gets Simons open. Missed shot.
Simons is the shuffle cutter. Play run for Pritchard.
Toronto's perimeter defense does a great job of shutting down any space or advantage creation.
Flare screen gets Simons open. Missed shot.
SLOB Possession 4
Again run for Simons to cook. He's quicker getting into another PnR, rip screen from Hugo.
No advantage creation, tough step back 3
Again run for Simons to cook. He's quicker getting into another PnR, rip screen from Hugo.
No advantage creation, tough step back 3
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
SLOB Possession 4
Again run for Simons to cook. He's quicker getting into another PnR, rip screen from Hugo.
No advantage creation, tough step back 3
Again run for Simons to cook. He's quicker getting into another PnR, rip screen from Hugo.
No advantage creation, tough step back 3
SLOB Possession 3
Garza the screener.
Simons *eventually* uses another Garza screen to attack weakside.
Counters solid defense with step back 2
Garza the screener.
Simons *eventually* uses another Garza screen to attack weakside.
Counters solid defense with step back 2
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
SLOB Possession 3
Garza the screener.
Simons *eventually* uses another Garza screen to attack weakside.
Counters solid defense with step back 2
Garza the screener.
Simons *eventually* uses another Garza screen to attack weakside.
Counters solid defense with step back 2
SLOB Posession 2
Same action on the very next SLOB possession.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
Same action on the very next SLOB possession.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
SLOB Posession 2
Same action on the very next SLOB possession.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
Same action on the very next SLOB possession.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
SLOB Possession 1
Queta sets the slice screen for Harper Jr.
Harper Jr shuffle cuts and relocates to strong side corner .
Queta veers into another screen.
Defense chases screen receiver, Queta open on the elbow
Queta sets the slice screen for Harper Jr.
Harper Jr shuffle cuts and relocates to strong side corner .
Queta veers into another screen.
Defense chases screen receiver, Queta open on the elbow
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
SLOB Possession 1
Queta sets the slice screen for Harper Jr.
Harper Jr shuffle cuts and relocates to strong side corner .
Queta veers into another screen.
Defense chases screen receiver, Queta open on the elbow
Queta sets the slice screen for Harper Jr.
Harper Jr shuffle cuts and relocates to strong side corner .
Queta veers into another screen.
Defense chases screen receiver, Queta open on the elbow
3rd straight time of going to this on SLOB possessions.
October 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
3rd straight time of going to this on SLOB possessions.
Same action on the very next SLOB possession.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
October 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Same action on the very next SLOB possession.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
Lots of good reads available on this.
Great cut from Boucher.
Mazzulla tends to stick to a handful of SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) calls throughout a season.
This one could become a staple.
"Slice Veer"
This one could become a staple.
"Slice Veer"
October 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Mazzulla tends to stick to a handful of SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) calls throughout a season.
This one could become a staple.
"Slice Veer"
This one could become a staple.
"Slice Veer"
"Quick Fist Miami"
Quick action between Minott and Queta
Queta flows into on-ball screen / PnR (fist)
PP cuts into side DHO with Simons
Simons comes off DHO into an on-ball screen from Queta
DHO into screen/pin = Miami/Pistol
Quick action between Minott and Queta
Queta flows into on-ball screen / PnR (fist)
PP cuts into side DHO with Simons
Simons comes off DHO into an on-ball screen from Queta
DHO into screen/pin = Miami/Pistol
October 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"Quick Fist Miami"
Quick action between Minott and Queta
Queta flows into on-ball screen / PnR (fist)
PP cuts into side DHO with Simons
Simons comes off DHO into an on-ball screen from Queta
DHO into screen/pin = Miami/Pistol
Quick action between Minott and Queta
Queta flows into on-ball screen / PnR (fist)
PP cuts into side DHO with Simons
Simons comes off DHO into an on-ball screen from Queta
DHO into screen/pin = Miami/Pistol