If summer league is any indication, the Celtics absolutely nailed the draft
Hardwood Houdini • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Celtics lost to the Atlanta Hawks 102-90 in their Summer League game, struggling especially in the second quarter without key players Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams.
- The absence of Gonzalez and Williams forced deeper bench rotations, during which the Celtics’ offense stalled and allowed Atlanta to build a significant lead.
- Rookie Chris Cenac showed promise with 16 points, five rebounds, and four blocks despite four turnovers, while Dillon Mitchell impressed with his improved shooting, scoring 11 points and demonstrating growth.
- The performances highlight the importance of veteran presence from second-year players like Gonzalez and Williams, even in Summer League, as well as the potential of rookies to contribute moving forward.
- Although the current Summer League roster is not indicative of the regular season team, Mitchell’s strong showing increases his chances of making the Celtics’ roster next season.
