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Baylor Scheierman Seizes Spot Start as Celtics Top Kings 112–93

Coach Joe Mazzulla credited his defensive growth, underscoring Boston’s reliance on depth with Jaylen Brown sidelined.

Overview

  • With Brown out due to a right knee contusion and a tight left hamstring, Scheierman made his fourth start of the season against Sacramento.
  • Scheierman contributed 16 points and five rebounds in roughly 31 minutes, and Boston improved to 3–1 in games he starts.
  • Mazzulla said Scheierman has developed into a defensive utility player who can handle different matchups and make timely plays, including a steal.
  • The second-year wing is posting career-best efficiency at 45.9% from the field and 41.5% from three midway through the season.
  • Boston opened with Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Scheierman, and Neemias Queta, with Queta returning from a one-game illness on the second night of a back-to-back.