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Opinion Celtics' fourth-quarter struggles with centers draw host scrutiny ahead of Tatum return
Locked On Celtics host John Karalis says Boston's worst stretch comes late in fourth quarters, with Mitchell Robinson on the floor, and wants the Tatum-Robinson pairing tried when Tatum returns Friday.
Sources: Locked On Celtics “WARNING SIGNS: Celtics 4th Quarters Are CONCERNING” at 7:47 · Locked On Celtics “Boston Celtics SURVIVE Collapse as Paul George and” at 5:40, 20:42
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- Opinion Hornets' three-point slump continues despite plenty of open looks
Locked On Hornets hosts say Charlotte takes over half its shots from three but isn't converting, with Brandon Miller's self-creation questioned.
Sources: Locked On Hornets “Measuring PANIC Levels | Kon Injury CONCERNS | Sta” at 10:55, 16:21, 16:57, 24:50 · Locked On Hornets “Is it SCARY Hours? | Kon Knueppel Injured AGAIN!!!” at 15:25
- Opinion Kon Knueppel out after playing in the last game
The NBA injury report lists Kon Knueppel as out, a sudden absence for Charlotte's offense that was producing looks earlier in the game.
Sources: Kon Knueppel status (NBA report) · Locked On Hornets “Is it SCARY Hours? | Kon Knueppel Injured AGAIN!!!” at 3:50
- Opinion Derrick White's shooting slide continues against elite defenses
Locked On Celtics host John Karalis reports White is at 29% from three this season and 1-of-7 against Milwaukee, with the centers' struggles possibly rippling into his game.
Sources: Locked On Celtics “WARNING SIGNS: Celtics 4th Quarters Are CONCERNING” at 24:00, 26:09
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