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Anfernee Simons Hits Six Threes Off Bench in Celtics’ Preseason Win Over Cavaliers

The offseason pickup looked ready for a sixth‑man role at TD Garden that suits Joe Mazzulla’s pace‑space style.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points Sunday against the Cavaliers.
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Overview

  • Simons posted 21 points in 25 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 from three in Boston’s 138-107 preseason victory over Cleveland.
  • His threes largely came off the dribble on step‑backs rather than catch‑and‑shoot chances.
  • He entered behind a starting group of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Chris Boucher, providing a starter‑level lift.
  • Simons said he initially overthought the new role before settling in, noting prior experience coming off the bench.
  • Boston closes the preseason against the Raptors next before opening the regular season Wednesday, with his showing cited as a potential factor in roster planning.