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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 1d

Thoughts, observations, key stats and some X’s and O’s from last nights game — all in today’s Celtics Chronicle

www.celticschronicle.com/p/a-tough-lo...

A tough loss for the Boston Celtics, but lots to like!

The Boston Celtics fell to a 117-116 loss on their opening night

www.celticschronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 1d

Some of my notes from last nights game. Tough loss, but lots of positives to take away.

Will have more thoughts in today's newsletter.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder: If you're looking to get Celtics coverage sent straight to your inbox, now would be the perfect time to subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle newsletter.

It will be back in full swing as of tomorrow.

CelticsChronicle.com

The Celtics Chronicle | Adam Taylor | Substack

Covering the Boston Celtics by way of Birmingham, England. No locker room access, just a lot of game film, stats, and obsession. Regular analysis, Xs and Os aficionado, and game breakdowns. Click to r...

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder: If you're looking to get Celtics coverage sent straight to your inbox, now would be the perfect time to subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle newsletter.

It will be back in full swing as of tomorrow.

CelticsChronicle.com

The Celtics Chronicle | Adam Taylor | Substack

Covering the Boston Celtics by way of Birmingham, England. No locker room access, just a lot of game film, stats, and obsession. Regular analysis, Xs and Os aficionado, and game breakdowns. Click to r...

CelticsChronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 2d

I just clicked into a random political post to prove my point.

This was the top comment

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 2d

Both. And I'm talking like flat out ChatGPT driven responses or posts. They're not even editing it to try and hide it lol.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 2d

We're at the point on Twitter, where I'm seeing more AI generated posts and/or replies than ever before.

I truly don't understand the value of that, in any shape or form

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

Haha, I'm exactly the same - people accuse me of singling him out all the time.

Yeah, you're right there, defo missed a few on weaknesses. I just saw someone doing this format and really wanted to try and learn it.

Overall, though, i'm not hopeful with him at center

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

Neemias Queta is stepping into a WAY BIGGER role for the Celtics this season.

Here's a quick breakdown of his strengths, weaknesses, best roles, and projected position in the rotation.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

That is very true! And it's the best way to look at it for sure...Thanks, Joao! I hope you enjoyed yours, too!

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Joel! Although, I'm sure some would disagree (it's only natural) but for sure! I'm excited to chop it up all season

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Amanda! I appreciate you too!

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

I appreciate that! Hopefully I keep fulfilling my side of that bargain

AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

I don't know when it happened, but Birthdays are bittersweet now...Like, yeah, I'm happy it's my birthday, but I'm also mortified that I'm even older.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

I’m incredibly fortunate to write, talk and post about my favorite team each and every day.

The road so far has been anything but smooth, but life is messy. Can’t wait to see the growth over the next 7 years…and hopefully the decades after that.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

And lots of hurdles to overcome — my accent and the nerves about it. The time difference. A 2 years doom loop over social media. And losing a podcast feed and YouTube channel I had been building for years.

Still, I LOVE doing this. Basketball has been a huge part of my life for 30 years or so.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 4d

I’m heading into year 7 of *trying* to cover the Celtics from afar.

Lots of ups — Hayward interview, Media for Lakers/Cs, working with everyone at CelticsBlog

Lots of downs — 4 of those 7 years were toughest of my life. The feeling of being on the outside due to location. Self-sabotage online.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 7d

Oh, he got a jetpack on his back for sure

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 7d

Celtics Preseason Risers and Fallers

Risers

- Josh Minott
- Hugo Gonzalez
- Chris Boucher
- Luka Garza

Fallers

- Anfernee Simons (Hot take? - Lack of ball-handling + defense)
- Jordan Walsh (injury induced)
- Baylor Scheierman

Jury's Out

- Neemy

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks, Joel!

I think there's value to having something repeatable, where people know what to expect the day after a game. And it leaves enough meat on the bone for additional dives the day (or two) after :)

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 7d

I implemented a new recap format in today's Celtics Chronicle.

Feedback welcome

www.celticschronicle.com/p/thats-a-wr...

That's a wrap! Celtics end preseason with another win.

Looking at the Boston Celtics performance against the Toronto Raptors

www.celticschronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 9d

We’ve seen two new Sideline Out-Of-Bounds actions from the Boston Celtics during preseason.

I take a closer look at each of them here ⬇️

www.celticschronicle.com/p/boston-cel...

Boston Celtics Playbook: Some New Sideline Entry Plays

Joe Mazzulla has added two new actions to his Sideline Out-Of-Bounds playbook.

www.celticschronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 10d

Bit of a blow for Celtics fans...Al Horford told The Athletic's Nick Friedell that he expects GSW to be his last stop in the NBA.

"Yeah, I think so...I think at this point in my career, where I see everything, that is my expectation, just to be here."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Al Horford opens up on Celtics departure, hopes Warriors will be his last team

As Horford enters his 19th season, he reflected on his love for Boston and why the Warriors were the right team for him.

www.nytimes.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 10d

Will the Celtics stick to a “Center By Committee” approach during the season?

open.substack.com/pub/thecelti...

Are the Boston Celtics leaning into a center by committee approach?

Joe Mazzulla has been giving every big man a chance to shine.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 12d

**Threading this for easier use ***

Mazzulla tends to stick to a handful of SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) calls throughout a season.

This one could become a staple.

"Slice Veer"

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