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Streaking Celtics rising to occasion with Nets up nextShortly after the final buzzer, the Boston Celtics were ready to move on from the intensity of another game with the Miami Heat while apprec...
Duncan Robinson - Puts up 15 points in lossRobinson contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 loss to the Celtics.
ImpactRobinson can spark the offense with his shooting off the bench, and while he delivered a solid outing in this loss, that hasn't been the case over the last few weeks. Robinson has scored in double digits in just two of his last eight contests, a span in which he's averaging just 8.4 points per game while shooting 27.9 percent from three-point range.
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Bam Adebayo - Scores 22, adds 13 boardsAdebayo closed with 22 points (7-18 FG, 8-8 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 loss to Boston.
ImpactAdebayo is one of the most consistent big men in the NBA, and he's a threat to deliver a double-double every time he steps on the court. Such has been the case of late, as he has posted four double-doubles over his last six appearances. Furthermore, he's averaging 18.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game since the start of January.
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Tyler Herro - Scores 24 points in lossHerro produced 24 points (10-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists across 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 loss to the Celtics.
ImpactHerro posted his second consecutive game with 24 points, and the sharpshooter has reached the 20-point plateau in back-to-back games for the first time since mid-January. Herro is averaging 19.3 points per game while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range since the beginning of January, and he should remain a key cog in Miami's offensive scheme due to his ability to stretch the floor and knock down shots from beyond the arc.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Sniffs double-doublePorzingis recorded 25 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 victory over Miami.
ImpactPorzingis has experienced an uptick in his play in recent weeks, and his scoring numbers have improved drastically, to the point that he's been Boston's second-best offensive player over the last few weeks, even ahead of Jaylen Brown. The big man is averaging 26.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game since the beginning of February.
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Jayson Tatum - Comes close to triple-doubleTatum supplied 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks in 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 victory over the Heat.
ImpactTatum is one of the best offensive forces in the league, and while he's considered an elite player due to his scoring prowess alone, he can also contribute in other categories and impact the game in more than just one way. The star forward has yet to record a triple-double this season, but he's been flirting with that mark in recent games. Over his five outings in February, he's averaging 27.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game.
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Jaylen Brown - Goes for 20 points SundayBrown recorded 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 victory over Miami.
ImpactBrown reached the 20-point mark after three straight games in which he couldn't hit that mark. Even though his role as Boston's second-best offensive threat behind Jayson Tatum is under no threat, it's worth noting Brown has been struggling a bit of late. Over his last 10 contests, he's averaged 18.1 points per game, which is below his season mark of 22.0 points per outing.
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