The game is over, and the Kings are sitting in the locker room
"Don't think about it. It's my fault." Pat Ewing looked at his players, comforting them in the locker room. Ewing is not blameless; ultimately, every player is on the field. The Kings took a tactical lesson.
Mazzulla outcoached Ewing at this G3. The final score of the last game is the current Kings 99: 107 Celtics. Boston has pulled itself together well and kept the series alive.
Jason Tatum made 10 of 21 shots, scoring 32 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and a steal for just one turnover. Tatum's feel and condition are much better than the first two games. The Boston air did him good.
Jaylen Brown scored 19 points, but Porzingis helped Boston win this time. With 20 points and 8 rebounds, he took advantage of Williams' help and his size advantage over Murray to exist on offense.
Under Hector's marking, he was neutralized in the first two games. He signs his best game of the series for 8 of 15 shooting and 2 blocks. Ewing chose not to adjust the defense on Porzingis as in previous games.
"Tacko, you'll get playing time in the next game. If Boston decides to accelerate, Moses will play for you. Boston can't resist three 7'0ft. We will use the size to the maximum. Ewing said.
The Tacko in question is Tacko Fall. It's true that the Kings certainly have the tallest pair of big men in the NBA. Moses Brown and Hector are 7'2ft tall, and Tacko Fall is a bug. He understood that if Porzingis is maintained, Boston has no chance.
Hector did what he could but couldn't express his game as he would have liked. He scored 21 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block. He managed 8 of 15 shots. His condition was good, but his game is not just about scoring. His abilities as a space creator are not being deployed to his full potential.
The Kings rely on two initiators, Hector and De'Aaron Fox. If one cannot do their job correctly, the system is deregulated. The inside/outside balance so much loved by Ewing to free up spaces could not be maintained, and Hector had to create his shots solo.
"Hector does not attack in the next match; you will be the main initiator. Your goal will be to allow Keegan to break free. Hector nodded. Not attacking does not mean being inactive but reducing your scoring abilities only when necessary.
Since Hector is an effective scorer, he doesn't need to shoot much to score.
"Guys, we win the next game and celebrate the title at home. LONG LIVE THE KINGS! Hector shouted.
"LONG LIVE THE KINGS !!!!!!"
"The Boston Celtics returned to 1-2 after the win over the Sacramento Kings. Jason Tatum scored 32 points and Jaylen Brown 19. Porzingis added 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Celtics are always in a critical position, and every game has to be won. »
"We have to play hard. The series will be tough, but we have our chances," said Tatum, the best player tonight.
"Whatever their record, it's a talented team. Any night, they can beat anyone. It's a team with more than 65 wins in the regular season. He added next.
~~~ Boston Guardian
"Our Sacramento Kings lost in Boston to Jason Tatum's 32 points. Coach Ewing's players were beaten 99:107 and still have the situation under control. De'Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 27 points, scoring 15 in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics remained solid. »
"Our MVP, Hector Herrera, scored 21 points and 13 rebounds, but with De'Aaron, they couldn't beat the Kings. A reaction is expected for the G4 still in Boston. »
"De'Aaron Fox was unbelievable in the fourth quarter. It's 4th quarter, Fox, but I feel I've given it up. We're still going to fight in the next game. »
~~~ Sacramento Bee
The two teams have different atmospheres. Celtics fans are reassured, but no one is worried in Sacramento. As long as they play at home, they will win. Boston's colossal fanbase cracked down on the Kings' fanbase on social media.
But the next game was straightforward: Kings 120: 102 Celtics!
Hector was on the job: 18 points, 23 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks! A five-by-five in the NBA Finals!
Sacramento is just one win away from the title. We have to finish the job in Sacramento! But the match was not easy...