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Rookies Battle Fatigue in Grind | Boston Celtics News
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When the NBA summer league was supposed to be a rookie proving ground, Boston Celtics prospects Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell faced a brutal reality: playing their third game in just four nights. Fatigue showed in Cenac Jr.’s 16-point, 5-turnover performance, while coach Amile Jefferson stressed the importance of hustle over stats—defensive rebounds, sprinting the floor, and mental toughness matter more than scoring. Jefferson, actively coaching and challenging calls, sees this grind as vital growth for both players and himself. With the Hawks resting their top picks, the Celtics struggled to find rhythm, but this isn’t about winning—it’s about how they respond. Mitchell summed it up: staying sharp, rested, and mentally tough is the real NBA test.
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