The Boston Celtics’ defense has shown a pattern of allowing wide-open three-point shots this season, with opponents averaging 39 attempts per game, ranking fifth in the league. While opponents shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc and convert only 62.8% of their shots at the rim, the Celtics’ strategy appears to prioritize controlling paint access over perimeter defense. This approach, designed by coach Joe Mazzulla, aims to absorb initial offensive actions and force opponents into less efficient shot selections. As a result, Boston’s defense is shifting the dynamics of each possession, accepting open looks from three in exchange for reduced efficiency at the basket.
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