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Ish Smith - Another solid performance off benchSmith posted 16 points (8-10 FG), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 144-102 loss to Boston.
ImpactSmith was efficient from the field en route to a second consecutive double-digit scoring performance off the bench. Over his last two contests, the backup point guard has averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.
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Corey Kispert - Modest production in lossKispert finished Sunday's 144-102 loss to Boston with 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes.
ImpactKispert scored in double figures for the fourth time over his last five games and grabbed five rebounds -- his most since March 12. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 36.0 minutes per game.
APRIL 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Scores 17 points in lossCaldwell-Pope had 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 144-102 loss to the Celtics.
ImpactCaldwell-Pope tied Kristaps Porzingis with a team-high 17 points, extending his double-digit scoring streak to five games. During that stretch, the veteran wing has averaged 23.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.0 minutes per game.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Inefficient in lossPorzingis amassed 17 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Sunday's 144-102 loss to the Celtics.
ImpactPorzingis struggled from the field but still scored in double figures for a 15th straight game. During that stretch, the sharpshooter has averaged 21.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.9 minutes per game. He'll look to maintain his strong play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
APRIL 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Malik Fitts - Garners small role during blowoutFitts totaled five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over six minutes during Sunday's 144-102 victory over the Wizards.
ImpactFitts registered his most minutes, points and rebounds since Jan. 7 and dished out a season-high three assists. It was by far the second-year wing's best performance as a member of the Celtics. Since signing with Boston, Fitts has averaged 1.3 points and 2.8 minutes across six appearances.
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