Caleb Martin on Celtics: We got the matchup we wanted

By HoopsHype | May 22, 2023

What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Caleb Martin averaging over 19 points a game on 63% shooting in the Eastern Conference Finals is just insaneHe’s also done it in a way very far from one dimensional – 1:32 AM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Caleb Martin asked about coming back from last year:“We got the matchup we wanted. We got to see the team that took us out last year.” – 11:54 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergCaleb Martin in to start the second half. Still haven’t seen Kevin Love since injuring his ankle in the first five minutes. – 9:48 PM Will Guillory @WillGuilloryMiami has 3 players in double figures at halftime:Caleb Martin 11 ptsGabe Vincent 10 ptsDuncan Robinson 10 ptsRole players are feasting as Boston has made a point of sending more bodies at Jimmy. – 9:35 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNUCaleb Martin (game-high +18, played last 19:13 of 1st half) outscoring Celtics bench 11-10Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon is only Celtic who hasn’t scored. – 9:35 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin, and Duncan Robinson have 31 points on 12 of 16 shooting right nowThe narrative will be “oh they’re undrafted”Nah they’re hoopers – 9:23 PM Jay King @ByJayKingCaleb Martin, Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson are a combined 10 for 11 right now from the field. – 9:12 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsThe Heat are 7-for-9 to start the second quarter and have opened up a 45-32 lead with 7:20 to go in the first half. Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent are a combined 8-for-9 from the field and are the only players on either side in double figures. – 9:12 PM Will Guillory @WillGuilloryGabe Vincent and Caleb Martin have combined to score 20 of Miami’s first 45 points. Heat are also 6-12 on 3s.Really rough start for Boston’s defense. – 9:12 PM Brian Robb @BrianTRobbCaleb Martin and Gabe Vincent shooting a combined 8-of-9 to open up Game 3. Heat role players destroying the C’s right now. – 9:11 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsAfter 1: Heat 30, Celtics 22Celtics struggled to hit shots (shot 41 percent) and turned the ball over (6 TOs for 9 pts) in the first, while Miami shot 11-for-19 overall and 5-for-10 from 3.Caleb Martin and Jaylen Brown each have 8. – 9:02 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangEnd of first quarter: Heat 30, Celtics 22. Heat shooting 5 of 10 on threes. Caleb Martin with eight points in seven minutes off the bench. Celtics already with six turnovers. – 9:01 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305I’m watching Caleb Martin, and he’s just so under controlDoesn’t rush the shot, even waits for his defender to close-out before comfortably pullingBothering on the perimeterRunning the floorBeen so good – 8:59 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergGreat example of how well this team plays together and knows where the other is going to be. Caleb Martin saves the ball and by getting it to Jimmy under the basket, then Jimmy turns and passes it to a trailing Max Strus for 3. – 8:47 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergKevin Love waived for a sub just three minutes in after missing that last jumper. Caleb Martin is at the table. – 8:36 PM More on this storyline