Celtics Open NBA Cup Play With BIG Win Over Bulls | Garden Report on CLNS

The Garden Report reacts to the Celtics’ fourth straight win as Boston opens NBA Cup play with a victory over the Bulls. Bobby Manning is joined by NikNBA and Noa Dalzell to break down Jayson Tatum’s increasingly effective off-ball role, Paul George’s playmaking and how their two-man chemistry is creating easier looks for Boston’s star. The crew also discusses Payton Pritchard’s big night, the Celtics’ aggressive defense, Mitchell Robinson’s uneven start and whether Neemias Queta deserves a larger role. Plus, Joe Mazzulla and Pritchard speak after the game, the crew revisits the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade, look ahead to a difficult November schedule and discuss the wave of injuries hitting contenders around the NBA.

0:00 Intro

0:47 How Tatum & Paul George Are Unlocking the Celtics Offense

6:53 Jayson Tatum’s New Shot Diet & Playmaking

9:03 Celtics’ Tough November Schedule & NBA Injuries

9:49 Betterment

10:17 Payton Pritchard’s Breakout Night

15:46 Joe Mazzulla Postgame Press Conference

24:19 Is Paul George a Better Fit Next to Tatum?

29:50 PrizePicks

31:43 Paul George’s Future in Boston

34:00 Payton Pritchard Postgame Press Conference