BOSTON — When the Boston Celtics were on the ropes in Brooklyn, Sam Hauser played (almost) the entire fourth quarter. But instead of his three-point shooting leading the charge, it was his defense. Hauser picked up Terance Mann full-court, even forcing a steal that led directly to a Neemias Queta dunk. It helped spark a fourth-quarter surge that won Boston the game.
Hauser’s defense has been a staple for the Celtics all season.
“I think it's fun,” Hauser said. “Honestly, I think Joe has given us freedom to go make plays and create chaos, which I think frees you up a little bit to kind of try to go make a play.