In games Celtics shoot above 43.5%, they are 13-0. In games they shoot under that percentage, they are 0-4.
If the Celtics take on average 89 shots per game, that would equate to needing 39 shots made to pass this threshold.
If they take 43 3’s per game and make about 15 (34.8%)
Then as long as they shoot 24/46 (52.1%) from 2, that would get them to 39/89
This equates to 93 points, and if you add their average of 17 FTM per game, the Celtics should win the vast majority of their games when scoring 110+ points.
They have won all 9 games they have scored at least 110 points in regulation this season.
I agree with what you posted, but will simply say: in no universe do you ever, ever abandon off-ball work because you have good iso players.
Those aren’t in opposition - it’s combining the two that enables you to win more than the other guy.
The issue is neither temporary, and has nothing to do with schedule. The Celtics have had this problem for at least 2+ years, and I’d claim more.
Many fans are very, very focused on the ball and that’s how they watch the game. “Did he score?” The amount of attention given her to on-ball plays and stats is incredibly disproportionate.