By scoring 24 points against the Pistons, Sam Hauser not only set his career best but also confirmed his fine form of the last few days. Indeed, on Boston’s last four outings, the winger averaged 13.5 points.
It’s already very good, especially in just 20 minutes per match, but it’s the efficiency of his game that is the most striking element when we go into detail: 59% success in shooting, 54% in 3-pts and no lost ball!
“There is nothing missing”, rejoices Joe Mazzulla, who calls systems for him, in the columns of The Athletic. “Guys who shoot well are good screeners, so I put him in position with other players who can create problems: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown or Marcus Smart. Having him in these actions is an additional difficulty for the opposing defenses. »
The accuracy of his game (a lost ball after 161 minutes), his address, his opportunistic side near the circle are all qualities that have allowed Sam Hauser to earn his place in the group of 2022 finalists. He has already played more in eleven matches, for a month, than during the entirety (26 matches played) of last season…
“You have to show that you can achieve things in matches. I think I’ve been successful so far.” he judges. “Little by little, I earned Mazzulla’s trust. I still have to continue to gain minutes and have a place in the rotation. I’m getting more and more comfortable, because I’m used to playing with Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum. I was not so lucky last season, so these first matches are huge. »
Very skilful from a distance, Sam Hauser can now trap defenders, who climb on him or anticipate his movements after the screens, to afford easy baskets. Well served by a Jayson Tatum for example, he distinguished himself with his cuts against Detroit.
“It was my shooting that helped me become a more dangerous threat. The defenses are very busy with my 3-point presence, so I have backdoor opportunities. Scoring easy layups gives you confidence when you have to shoot from afar. »
| Sam Hauser | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2021-22 | BOS | 26 | 6 | 46.0 | 43.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 10 | 13 | 56.8 | 54.5 | 75.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 6.3 |
| Total | 36 | 8 | 50.6 | 48.1 | 75.0 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3.6 | |
