BOSTON – In a few years it will be a big trivial question. Who were the first Celtics teammates to each score six points out of 3 in the same game?
Larry Bird and Danny Ainge?
Paul Pierce and Ray Allen?
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?
No no and no.
History will remember that in the history of the Boston Celtics, the first teammates to each score six points out of three in the same game were Semi Ojeleye and Payton Pritchard.
Each hit 6 out of 8 in the Celtics’ 120–106 victory over the Raptors on Thursday.
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Brad Stevens was not surprised by the success.
“These guys had open shots,” he said. “Both are good snipers. Obviously, they will not always increase that percentage, but they will do a lot of it. “
Pritchard was surprised to find his place in the story, but he pointed the credit at Ojeleye.
“This is crazy. I’m really happy for my guy, Semi,” said Pritchard who scored 20 points. “He’s a sniper. He was strong tonight. He should just keep shooting. It’s money.”
Naturally, Ojeleye returned the compliment.
“At PP he works a lot. I am very happy for him. He’s one of those guys you always see working at the gym, ”said Ojeleye. “By the time you get in there, he’s all sweaty. I am happy to see you well. “
With Marcus Smart still out and Robert Williams unavailable, Stevens started Ojeleye on a smaller roster and was not surprised by the success he had.
“Semi is a very reliable guy. He’s a very reliable player, ”said Stevens. “I feel like you always know you can go to him and know exactly what you’re getting.”
Kemba Walker agreed.
“Semi was great. He hit his shots. Defensively, he was great. We are all very confident in the Semi, ”said Walker. “He works so hard. Tonight he shot with confidence and we continue to find him. He continued to shoot and see the results. “
Ojeleye was as happy with his approach as he was with the result.
“I really try to focus on the kicking process and not necessarily on the result,” said Ojeleye, who had 24 points and six rebounds in 30 minutes. “If you get caught up in mistakes and successes, you can walk up and down. I just try to focus on filming the right way. God takes care of the rest. “
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