As the Boston Celtics prepare for their Eastern Conference Semifinals clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which will start on Tuesday at TD Garden, at the top of their agenda on defense is to contain Donovan Mitchell.
That's far easier said than done. The five-time All-Star erupted for 50 points in Game 6 against the Orlando Magic in the first round, then delivered a 39-point encore, leading his team on theA day after watching his pal propel the Cavaliers out of an 18-point hole, setting up this series between Boston and Cleveland, Jaylen Brown quipped,"Ain't no friends in the playoffs," adding,"We just gotta get ready to play.
The Celtics will also have to contend with Mitchell's backcourt mate, Darius Garland, who produced 14.9 points, 5.4 assists, and drilled 40% of the five threes he hoisted per contest against the Magic. "I think we've got to take that individual pride and take on the challenge and understand that it's not a one-on-one game. Everyone's got to be a participant and help each other out. So, it kind of goes hand-in-hand: individually, you gotta do what you gotta do, and you got to get your teammates behind you as well."
"The challenges are you have to live with some things and be able to take away some things. You saw in Game 6 his 50-point performance in a loss, and had something like 30-10 and it was a win. So, you have to pick your poison.
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