The Boston Celtics continued their stellar run with a 114-97 win over the Orlando Magic in an NBA regular season game. The win extended their winning streak to five games and improved their overall record to 20-5 and remain firmly at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Magic suffered two straight losses, their record slipped to 16-9, and the ranking slipped to No. 4 in the East.
In this game, Celtics' backup wing pitcher Sam Hauser was outstanding. Although he struggled with his outside shooting and failed to hit a three-pointer, he still contributed 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 block in the 16 minutes and 30 seconds he played, and his plus/minus was also as high as +12. Hauser not only showed his scoring prowess, but also excelled on the defensive end, becoming a key factor in the team's easy defeat.
Hauser has been solid in the first 25 games of the season, averaging 22 minutes per game6 minutes, with an average of 9 per game4 points 35 rebounds, 1 assist, 06 steals 03 blocks and 47 percent shooting3%, 44 three-point shooting9% and 80% free throw shooting. He ranks among the league's top shooters with his consistent outside shooting skills, ranking 11th in three-point percentage and 20th in the league.
Hauser appears to be emerging as a key player in the Celtics' second lineup, using his shooting to help expand the team's attacking space and become a key figure when partnering with teammates. His importance to the team has become more and more consistent. Hauser has shown a certain level of leadership and leadership qualities that have not been evident in previous seasons, and this change is remarkable. He even showed it to everyone.
It will be interesting to see if he can build on his efforts in the next games, show a more competitive performance and play a more important role in the team.