Celtics (2-1) vs Kings (1-2) Vegas SL Game #4 7/15/26

[Goldstar88]

So Hugo is going to go from out of the rotation in the playoffs to a starter in just a few months time. Lol

What makes you say that?

Folks keep saying he should be starting. I?m not saying it

[DefenseWinsChamps]

So Hugo is going to go from out of the rotation in the playoffs to a starter in just a few months time. Lol

What makes you say that?

Folks keep saying he should be starting. I?m not saying it

Depends on the rotation. I like him as an energy guy off the bench, especially if he continues to have a high plus/minus impact. Bringing him and Pritchard off the bench is pretty explosive.

But he could start too and he/George could switch against the other team's best offensive players.

[Who]

Hugo needs to be able to take 4-5 threes per game at 34-36% 3PT. That is it. That is all he needs to be able to do to be good enough to start for this team next year.

It is not that large of a task. He can do it.

[Who]

Here is a Hugo stat for you:

So Hugo was an advanced stat darling with his on/off numbers / adjusted +/-. And of course we know D White is an advanced stat darling too.

Databallr has a stat for the best 2 man pairings in the NBA. Guess who was top of the list?

D White & Hugo = 521 minutes together = 122.2 offensive rating 104.9 defensive rating +17.3 net rating

521 minutes together is a good sample size.

All the other top 2 man ratings where Spurs or OKC. Wemby & someone. Or SGA and someone. Chet & Hartenstein were another one for OKC.

[Goldstar88]

Hope Acuff Jr is playing.

[smicker16]

Hugo is a strong rebounder.

The starting lineup I think will need someone who can guard the other teams best perimeter player. JB did do that quite often and that?s not a burden we will want to put on Tatum, PG or White. I do not think Pritchard or Hauser can be that guy so that is where I expect it will come down to Walsh Hugo or Baylor.  Unsure who it will be but I think Walsh is probably at the bottom of that group although I do like him too.

[Silas]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

[Neurotic Guy]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

Nice half!  12/6/5

[radiohead]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

Nice half!  12/6/5

Looking good for a triple double.

[slamtheking]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

Nice half!  12/6/5

Looking good for a triple double.

easily his best game so far

[Silas]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

Nice half!  12/6/5

Looking good for a triple double.

easily his best game so far

Still having trouble with 3s....1/5

[Goldstar88]

Tonje is a sniper. 6-8 from the field and 3-5 from 3pt

[slamtheking]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

Nice half!  12/6/5

Looking good for a triple double.

easily his best game so far

Still having trouble with 3s....1/5

I'm looking more at his command of the game in general.  he always hustles but today it seems more like hustle with a purpose and his shooting, other than 3s, is better

[Goldstar88]

Nice 1st quarter for Hugo.....4pts,5rebs,2assists

Nice half!  12/6/5

Looking good for a triple double.

easily his best game so far

Still having trouble with 3s....1/5

I'm looking more at his command of the game in general.  he always hustles but today it seems more like hustle with a purpose and his shooting, other than 3s, is better

Hugo does everything well except shooting.

[Kuberski33]

I'm starting to think Brad nailed the Cenac pick. It's gonna be fun watching this guy develop.