He played 38:59. He chased Boston’s two top offensive players, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, around the court. He dropped in 17 points on five-for-12 shooting on three-pointers.
If that was taxing, Prince wasn’t willing to give in to that theory.
“Um, it’s part of the game,” he said. “I’ve been in the league eight years so it’s not much I haven’t seen. I know how to prepare and get ready for those type of wars. I knew today would be one of those and 38 minutes I think that speaks for itself, and AD [Davis] and Bron [LeBron James] the same thing. So, the recovery game starts now. So, just trying to continue to do what I can off the court to make sure I’m a
It’s become clear that the more minutes Prince plays, the more effective he has become.
Over the course of his last eight games, he averaged 35.2 minutes per game.
In that time, he averaged 13.7 points per game and shot 49.3% from the field and 44.6% from three-point range.
When asked about his increased play, Prince said, “I’m feeling good,” and that the Lakers put “the people in place to help us recover and get ready to play games.”
“But my legs feel fine,” he added. “They are fine and that’s just part of it. That’s why we do what we do. That’s why we get paid what we get paid. So, if it’s 48, then cool. If it’s 20, then cool. My job is to be ready and do my job when I’m ready between the lines.”
The Lakers fouled too much on defense, allowing Boston to separate from them in the third by making 12 of 14 free throws.
The Lakers didn’t get enough stops on defense, allowing the Celtics to shoot 50.5% from the field.
“We can’t get bored with the details,” Ham said. “Sprinting back each and every time, no matter how difficult it may be, fatigue, what have you. Gotta sprint back [in] transition D, allow the chance to have the offense in front of you and not be scattered or have them behind you. And not fouling, getting the defensive
All the details matter, Lakers coach Darvin Ham said, and they matter all the time.
The Lakers didn’t get back on defense enough, allowing the Celtics to score 23 fast-break points.
rebound, not turning the ball over, having them organized and playing with force offensively.”
