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| Title: | Nikola Vučević back to building chemistry with Celtics after return |
| Link: | Original article on nytimes.com |
| Region: | US |
| Topics: | celtics; return; chemistry; building; playing; nikola; mazzulla; think; vučević; lot; brown; injury; play; games; Turnover (basketball); Nikola Vučević; Boston Celtics; NBA playoffs; Toronto Raptors; Jaylen Brown; Basketball positions; Free throw; Brooklyn Nets; Trade (sports) |
| Datetime: | 4/6/2026, 10:00:32 AM |
| Summary: | He looks good so far, but we’ve just got to keep building toward the playoffs.”The Celtics acquired Vučević at the trade deadline, thinking he would help fortify their frontcourt rotation. Since Vučević suffered his injury during Tatum’s season debut, the two had not played together at all until Sunday. We’ll probably have a couple practices which will help as well.”AdvertisementWith Vučević playing Sunday for the first time in nearly a month, Boston was not always crisp during his 13 minutes. Just think to continue building on it.”Before Sunday, Vučević had appeared in 12 games with the Celtics. While playing against the Heat in his Celtics debut, Vučević collected 11 points, 12 rebounds and four assists to help lead a comeback victory.... |
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