A turnaround from deep by Sam Hauser may end up being more meaningful for the Boston Celtics than any roster move made ahead of the trade deadline.
Souichi Terada of MassLive notes that Hauser’s shooting resurgence could quietly address one of Boston’s in-season concerns without outside help.
After laboring from three-point range for much of the year, Hauser delivered one of his sharpest performances Friday, knocking down five of his six attempts from beyond the arc in a win over the Miami Heat.
He acknowledged the relief that comes with seeing shots finally fall, explaining that slow starts have been part of his past seasons as well and haven’t shaken his confidence in his shooting ability.
Statistically, the bounce-back fits his history. Hauser entered the game shooting just 34 percent from three after establishing himself as a 42 percent shooter over his career.
Terada points out that similar cold spells have shown up before, including last season, when Hauser struggled early only to catch fire later, clearing 42.6 percent from deep in every remaining month.
Hauser also suggested that rhythm and momentum play a role in those swings. He described shooting as something that can spread through a lineup, where a few made baskets can quickly snowball into extended scoring bursts.
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