By Marc D'Amico | @Marc_DAmico
Celtics.com
October 8, 2015
MADRID – Boston’s “pace and space” offensive philosophy has typically been associated with the threeball. It may be time to reassess that connection.
Through two exhibition games, the Celtics are averaging a mind-blowing 63.0 points in the paint per game. Compare that to an average of just 41.8 points in the paint per game last season, which ranked 16th in the league, and it becomes clear that Boston is putting a heavy emphasis on getting to the basket.
“We need to attack the paint,” Brad Stevens said after the game.