Empire Writes Back
Fansided

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Five Players to Watch

By Nick Ziegler

Oct 19, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) drives to the basket past New York Knicks center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) drives to the basket past New York Knicks center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
New York Knicks
Nov 9, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) dribbles as Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Avery Bradley

Injuries have hurt the Celtics early on this season, but it has led to Avery Bradley showing the team what he can do. Isaiah Thomas is clearly the leader of the Celtics now, but Bradley has been a good sidekick for him this season.

This season, Bradley is averaging 19.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. In addition to being the second leading scorer on the team, Bradley has also been extremely efficient for the Celtics, as he is shooting 50 percent from the field and 44.2 percent from three-point range. In the Celtics recent loss to the Wizards, Bradley scored 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting, as he did all he could to help his team win.

The 7.9 rebounds per game that Bradley is averaging is also leading the team as of now with Horford being sidelined. Dealing with an active rebounding guard can be a real hassle, and that is something the Knicks will have to keep a watch on.

Due to the injuries to their front court, the Celtics have been relying heavily on their guards. Bradley is averaging nearly 38 minutes played per game, as the Knicks will get to see him plenty on Friday night.

Home/New York Knicks