Boston Celtics: 5 takeaways from awful defeat to Heat

By Sam Minton | Aug 5, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo #13 and Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat in the first half of an NBA game at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 4, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Enes Kanter #11 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Kim Klement – Pool/Getty Images) /

Surprising star off the bench

Besides the usual suspects, the Celtics got some great effort off the bench. Enes Kanter had a quality effort off the bench.

Kanter used his size to take advantage down in the paint. His ability to grab rebounds created some great chances for the C’s. On Tuesday, Kanter had 10 points and five rebounds.

It seems that the Celtics have struggled to find a quality big man. This problem has only increased after Al Horford left. Daniel Theis has had some quality efforts but the C’s are still searching.

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When the Celtics were struggling, Kanter helped get them back on track. Boston might not always need that scoring output, but his rebounding will definitley be needed. It will allow for some great second chances for the C’s.

Kanter added some life into the Celtics that was much needed. Hopefully, he will continue to do that as we get closer to the postseason.

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