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USA Today
21-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Celtics Baylor Scheierman is earning the respect of his teammates
Celtics Baylor Scheierman is earning the respect of his teammates Baylor Scheierman showcased his undoubted upside during the Boston Celtics' March 18 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Creighton product exploded for a career-high 20 points, as he made the most of his additional playing time. Joe Mazzulla had turned to the rookie due to both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown missing the game through injury. During his postgame news conference, Kristaps Porzingis praised Scheierman's performance. The championship-winning center noted how Scheierman is growing more comfortable at the NBA level, noting how that comfortability shone through against Brooklyn. 'I would say with each game, he's getting more and more comfortable, and today, you could tell,' Porzingis said. 'After each 3, his confidence just kept on going. Transition, pump-fake 3, side-step, hit another 3. Like, he was just rolling, and his confidence was sky-high and feeling good. Those kinds of moments are always special to watch, especially to have a game like that at home, in front of our crowd. This kind of game, I think, will stay in his memory for his whole career.' Scheierman has played in 19 games for the Celtics this season. He's spent most of the season with the Maine Celtics, working on his overall game and becoming accustomed to life as a professional. Still, earning praise from Porzingis will undoubtedly do wonders for Scheierman's ever-growing confidence. You can watch the full news conference by clicking on the link above. Watch to the "Celtics Chronicle" podcast on: YouTube: Substack:
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Scheierman's Celtics teammates weren't letting his big game pass without a celebration
Baylor Scheierman's Boston Celtics teammates were not going to let his big game pass without a celebration. The Creighton alum had himself a career night against the Brooklyn Nets on this past Tuesday (March 18) night at TD Garden, putting up an impressive 20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals on 7-of-8 shooting (including the Nebraska native hitting 6-of-7 shots from beyond the arc) overall. In Scheierman's first-ever walk-off interview with the legendary Jackie MacMullan, the Celtics rookie shooting guard got the traditional mid-interview shower of water in appreciation for his breakout performance against the Nets that night when his number was called for Boston. The folks behind the "NBC Sports Boston" YouTube channel put together a clip catching it on video for us to watch later. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Advertisement Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Scheierman's Celtics teammates weren't letting his big game go quietly
USA Today
19-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Scheierman's Celtics teammates weren't letting his big game pass without a celebration
Scheierman's Celtics teammates weren't letting his big game pass without a celebration Baylor Scheierman's Boston Celtics teammates were not going to let his big game pass without a celebration. The Creighton alum had himself a career night against the Brooklyn Nets on this past Tuesday (March 18) night at TD Garden, putting up an impressive 20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals on 7-of-8 shooting (including the Nebraska native hitting 6-of-7 shots from beyond the arc) overall. In Scheierman's first-ever walk-off interview with the legendary Jackie MacMullan, the Celtics rookie shooting guard got the traditional mid-interview shower of water in appreciation for his breakout performance against the Nets that night when his number was called for Boston. The folks behind the "NBC Sports Boston" YouTube channel put together a clip catching it on video for us to watch later. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
CBS News
19-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Baylor Scheierman put on a three-point show for undermanned Celtics
While a Boston Celtics game against the lowly nets without Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may have seemed like a throwaway game for some, it was an opportunity for others. Celtics rookie Baylor Scheierman took full advantage of that opportunity on Tuesday night and put on a show for the fans at TD Garden. Scheierman entered Tuesday's tilt with just five makes from three-point range for his young career. His downtown strike has been a work in progress throughout his rookie year, but he was locked in against the Nets. He matched and surpassed his previous total in an electric and energetic performance off the Boston bench, as the rookie exploded for 17 points over a seven-minute stretch to help lift the Celtics to a 104-96 victory . With Tatum and Brown sitting out the contest, Scheierman was Boston's first wing off the bench behind spot starter Sam Hauser. He's seen an uptick in action over the last month, including a 30-minute appearance against the Philadelphia 76ers a few weeks ago, but Tuesday night was the best he's looked in a Celtics uniform. Scheierman was feeling it from downtown, draining three after three after three. He finished his night 6-of-7 from downtown, which tied the Boston mark for the second-most made threes by a Celtics rookie. The 20-point outburst (off 7-of-8 shooting overall) was easily his best offensive performance of the year. Each of his threes sent the Garden crowd into hysterics, as did Scheierman's dramatic flair for the moment. He swished a three just ahead of the buzzer to close out the third quarter, but it didn't count because Joe Mazzulla called a timeout to get Kristaps Porzingis into the game. No problem for Scheierman, who casually drained another three ahead of the buzzer that did count. He took a one-handed feed from Porzingis from the corner, and tickled the nylon from deep to give Boston a 71-70 lead heading into the fourth. The rookie was even hotter in the fourth quarter. He was a perfect 4-of-4 in the frame, scoring 12 points to help the Celtics pull away with the win. He was spotted jawing with the Brooklyn bench before he drained back-to-back triples to give Boston an 84-80 lead midway through the quarter. His second three of that stretch was of the heat-check variety, which included a friendly TD Garden bounce. Scheierman followed up that three with an emphatic battle cry to the crowd and finished his celebration off by blowing a kiss -- a celebration he borrowed from Tatum. Boston fans and his Celtics teammates got a kick out of it, though he was told to get a little more creative in the locker room after the game. "We talked a little bit about it in the locker room," said Scheierman. "I might have to start working on different celebrations." With the way he played Tuesday night, and with Mazzulla likely looking to get his stars some rest over the final 13 games of the regular season, Scheierman should get more opportunities to drain threes and show off a new celebration. Scheierman's final three of the night put Boston on top 89-82, and he walked off the court to a huge ovation from Boston fans. It did not feel like a mid-March matchup against the Nets at TD Garden, with the environment matching that of an NCAA Tournament game. Scheierman is always an energizer bunny on the floor, but the former Creighton Bluejay looked like he treated Tuesday's showdown as though he was back in a the Big East tournament. He was still in awe over the Boston crowd after the game. "It's pretty special. When I hit that buzzer-beater and the crowd was going crazy, that was probably a top three environment I've ever been a part of," he said. "Obviously, I've played in a lot of big games. But that was special. That's what makes Boston so elite and the best sports town in the country – the best city in the country." The 30th overall pick in last year's draft -- Brad Stevens' first-ever first-round selection -- Scheierman has been either buried on the Boston bench of playing for the Maine Celtics this year. But with the Celtics all but locked into the two-seed in the East, more rest games are likely coming for the team's stars. That should lead to more opportunities for Scheierman. While taking and making threes are paramount to Mazzulla's offense, the head coach likes a lot more about his rookie than his three-point prowess. "The thing I really like about him is his toughness," said Mazzulla. "He's got a high level of toughness, he's got a chip on his shoulder, and kind of like an 'F You' mentality to where he's going to make it work. We saw that on some of his box-outs, some of his offensive rebounds. The threes were great, but I like the mindset and the toughness that he brought on both ends of the floor." In addition to his 20 points, the 24-year-old Scheierman also added three rebounds, an assist, and a pair of steals. He did a lot of dirty work away from the ball as well, which is a surefire way to earn more run at this point in the season. Mazzulla said that Scheierman's playing time will be decided by the team's overall health. But the rookie has made tremendous strides over the last several weeks, and he should get more opportunities to expand his game and ignite the team to close out the regular season.
USA Today
19-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla on Baylor Scheierman's career game: 'He delivered tonight'
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla on Baylor Scheierman's career game: 'He delivered tonight' Rookie Baylor Scheierman caught fire in the second half on Tuesday and finished with a career high in scoring, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the Brooklyn Nets. Scheierman produced 20 points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in the 104-96 victory at TD Garden. He went 6-of-7 from 3-point range in 16 minutes off the bench as the Celtics became the third team to reach 50 wins this season. The 30th pick scored 17 points alone in the second half as the Celtics outscored the Nets 60-47 over the last two quarters to win. He became the fourth rookie in franchise history to score 20 points in a game with at least six 3-pointers. "I think he is just a tough kid that continues to work," Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said. "(Assistant coach) Craig (Luschenat) and the guys do a great job of creating an environment of learning and work ethic regardless of what is going on and keeping those guys ready. Baylor is next on the list, along with the other guys, and he delivered tonight. It is a credit to him and credit to the staff." Scheierman has primarily played in mop-up duty this season for Mazzulla, with so many players ahead of him on the depth chart. He was thrust into a larger role on Tuesday, with the Celtics down Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee). While the 24-year-old dazzled with his timely shooting, Mazzulla pointed to his rebounding and defensive effort as two other areas that helped the Celtics ultimately win. He took advantage of the opportunity to play a significant role and showcased his skill set. "Every time I step out onto that court, I'm trying to go 110% and play as hard as I can, regardless of the score or who we're playing," Scheierman said. "I just try to put my best foot forward every single time." Scheierman has spent most of the season in the G League, averaging 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals on 37.7% shooting from 3-point range in 25 games with the Maine Celtics. He had only totaled 30 points entering play on Tuesday, including a 15-point effort on March 6. Mazzulla previously commended Scheierman for his work and even believes the former Creighton All-American is further ahead on defense than initially thought. Scheierman views the G League assignments as great opportunities to improve, which appears to be paying off. "I think I've just done a good job of trying to be where my feet are, whether that is Maine or (Boston), and try to learn as much as possible from the people up in Maine or while I'm here," Scheierman said. "(I want to) take bits and pieces from everybody and kind of mold it into my routine and how I go about things. I think that is the biggest thing I've seen over the course of the year: the growth that I've learned and staying ready for whenever my number is called."
