Ime Udoka

Thursday, 04 November 2021

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Ime Udoka on Celtics’ slow start and big-picture view: ‘We could easily be 4-3, 5-2′

Marietta Daily Journal 04 Nov 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the losses slowly pile up for the Celtics, the magnifying glass shines just a little brighter on each gaffe and mistake. Those losses haven’t been conventional either between a pair of double overtime defeats, a complete ... .

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Udoka on Smart: There’s a time to be on the ball and off the ball

Boston Herald 04 Nov 2021

Marcus Smart had spoken with excitement in training camp about the role envisioned by both himself and Ime Udoka — that of a pure point guard, making plays for others, with the ball in his hands perhaps more than in the past ... “I don’t know about a difference — it’s an understanding of who you’re playing with,” said Udoka.

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Brown nets 28, Celtics use 3rd-quarter run to beat Magic

Daily Times Chronicle 04 Nov 2021

"A gathering, a team dinner — it was just nice to break bread together and hang out," Horford said of the Tuesday session in which head coach Ime Udoka left players alone for approximately 30 minutes to hash out their differences ... "We talked about their 18-point second quarter and we wanted to have some carryover," Udoka said.

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Celtics use third-quarter run to beat Magic

TSN Canada 04 Nov 2021

First-year Celtics coach Ime Udoka said he had no problem with guard Marcus Smart calling out Tatum and Brown for what he deemed to be an unwillingness to share the ball in Boston’s fourth-quarter meltdown on Monday. After all, Udoka said, Smart just stated what he tells players daily.

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Report: Celtics Hold ‘Emotional,’ Unproductive Players-Only Meeting After Smart Called Out Tatum, Brown

CBS Sports 04 Nov 2021

And now … Ime Udoka, the first-year Boston head coach, this is a situation that he has to address and help this team work through the way that Brad Stevens — and it haunted his regime, especially near the end — [did] last season.” ... On the players-only meeting, Udoka disagreed with Wojnarowski’s wording.

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After players-only meeting, Jaylen Brown says Celtics 'didn't need' Marcus Smart's public criticism

CBS Sports 04 Nov 2021

Boston coach Ime Udoka downplayed the "meeting" part of the players-only meeting ... "It wasn't really a players-only meeting," Udoka said ... "I've preached that from Day 1 with Jayson and Jaylen and guys growing in that area, being playmakers, so it's stuff we constantly are showing on film, talking about," Udoka said.

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Brown leads Celtics to skid-snapping win over Orlando

Boston Herald 04 Nov 2021

They once again stopped accelerating in the fourth quarter — Ime Udoka had his starting lineup on the floor with four minutes left minus Al Horford (12 points, 12 rebounds) — but this time the Celtics were able to protect what had been a 26-point cushion with 11.07 left in the game.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: ‘There’s definitely an urgency’ after Boston’s slow start to season

The Keene Sentinel 04 Nov 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Of all the drama that has followed the Celtics over the past few days, some context is necessary ... That means there’s still plenty of time to correct some wrongs — especially with Boston coach Ime Udoka navigating his first NBA season ... Jaylen Brown doesn’t quite look at it that way ... “It’s what we’ve preached,” Udoka said of the defense ... .

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Magic suffer second-half collapse, fall to Celtics 92-79

Eagle-Tribune 04 Nov 2021

ORLANDO, Fla ... connected on the second of two free throws ... Carter Jr ... 24) ... Boston coach Ime Udoka said that his team was aware of Anthony’s contributions on the court. “We understand the impact he has on their winning and losing,” said Udoka, “It’s what you expect from a young talented guy and when they do win, it’s in large part because of him.” ... 13) ... .

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Ime Udoka backs Marcus Smart comments on Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum’s inconsistent passing: ‘It’s something ...

Marietta Daily Journal 03 Nov 2021

Marcus Smart became a top story across the NBA world over the past 48 hours following his critical comments of All-Star teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in the wake of Monday’s ugly home loss to the Chicago Bulls. Ahead ... .

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Celtics' Marcus Smart On Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown: 'They Don't Want To Pass The Ball'

Inquisitr 03 Nov 2021

The Boston Celtics suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in recent memory ... Tough Start For Ime Udoka ... They brought in Ime Udoka as a breath of fresh air, as Stevens' coaching style wasn't getting the job done with this young core. But thus far, the Celtics have failed to buy into Udoka's philosophy and stay competitive for a full game ... ]]> .

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Brad Stevens Optimistic Celtics Will Turn Things Around

CBS Sports 03 Nov 2021

BOSTON (CBS) — The Celtics are off to a rough start this season ... Growing pains were expected with new head coach Ime Udoka taking over for Brad Stevens on the bench, but it wasn’t supposed to be this bad.READ MORE. Patriots Defensive Back Adrian Phillips Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Week. Enter Mr. Optimism ... “It’s a long year ... I saw that today ... .

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‘They don’t want to the pass the ball’: Marcus Smart calls out Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

The Patriot Ledger 02 Nov 2021

Ime Udoka rips Celtics for lack of intensity and focus in loss to Wizards ... But Smart doesn’t exactly feel like he’s playing that role in first-year coach Ime Udoka’s offense, which Smart also sees as predictable ... Prior to the season, Udoka said Smart, who has ...

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Celtics Notebook: Boston throws a block party

Boston Herald 02 Nov 2021

“So (Ime Udoka is) doing a really good job of that ... Horford credits Udoka’s help schemes with enhancing these numbers, even if the Celtics have not been able to support their rim protectors with a solid defensive performance ... “It’s good to have everybody back — the continuity has been missed a little bit,” said Udoka.

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Takeaways as Boston Celtics fall to Chicago Bulls after fourth quarter collapse

The Keene Sentinel 02 Nov 2021

Jaylen Brown had a team-high 28 points for the Celtics in the defeat ... However, Jaylen Brown shook off a slow start to come to the rescue upon being inserted back into the game by Ime Udoka ... It was the second strong game from Brown after he was called out by Ime Udoka for his ‘mind-boggling’ inconsistency over Boston’s first five games ... .