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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla highlights Sam Hauser’s underrated defense in win over Raptors
Boston Celtics wing Sam Hauser hit some big shots and made some big stops during a 125-117 win over the Toronto Raptors.
BOSTON—Sam Hauser had one of his best shooting nights of the season on Friday night during the Celtics’ win over the Raptors. However, Joe Mazzulla had one area that needed to be highlighted that came during a pivotal defensive sequence for the sharpshooting forward.
Brad Stevens has earned the trust of analysts who feel he can easily replace Sam Hauser and/or Anfernee Simons.
Hauser is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to hamstring tightness, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.com.
Sean Grande: Update: Sam Hauser (hamstring tightness) is OUT for the Celtics.
With the Celtics' starting backcourt of Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain) and Jaylen Brown (non-Covid illness) sidelined, Monday's matchup against the Pistons provided an opportunity for Sam Hauser to get the first start of his NBA career. In Boston's 111 ...
The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod for just the second time this season due to Sam Hauser (hamstring) being sidelined. Over five appearances this month, Gonzalez has averaged 3.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per contest, though he'll likely see an uptick in minutes Sunday.