Jared Sullinger continues to make a case to be in the Celtics starting line-up
Rejoice! The Boston Celtics finally broke a four game losing streak by beating the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Coming after a lack-luster performance on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Boston Celtics went back to something that catapulted them to the Atlantic Division crown a year ago. They went back to a starting line-up of Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Paul Pierce, Brandon Bass, and Kevin Garnett. On paper it makes sense. It was the Celtics best line-up last year and they have chemistry and consistency, especially on the defensive end of the floor. Yet, it could still be argued that the Celtics are not putting out their best line-up.
Another power-forward on the Boston Celtics roster played more minutes than Brandon Bass, gathered more rebounds and scored more points than Brandon Bass and simply played better than Brandon Bass. It is rookie power-forward Jared Sullinger.
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