After an undefeated preseason, Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics are ready for the real thing.
G-Time participated in three of Boston’s four preseason wins and rested for another. He saved his best performance for last, totaling 13 points, six rebounds and four assists in the C’s preseason finale, 108-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Now, they look ahead at their season opener—a trip to Cleveland to take on the reigning Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers. Until that marquee matchup, take a look at some highlights from No. 20’s first preseason in Boston:
Quite a thrill to be out there in front of the @tdgarden faithful tonight! Thank you @Celtics fans! pic.twitter.com/wxGjr26rYZ
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) October 3, 2017
Tonight's starting lineup will be:
Kyrie Irving
Jaylen Brown
Gordon Hayward
Jayson Tatum
Al Horford— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/celtics/status/915004591837560832
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/915002925000388610
That Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving chemistry though #LetsGoCeltics pic.twitter.com/w5aVtSZB7k
— Celtics News (@CelticsNewsNBA) October 12, 2017
Brad Stevens applauding the play before Hayward's shot went in. Good basketball play from Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. #CelticsTalk
— Abby Chin (@tvabby) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/gordonhayward/status/918222223382667265
Gordon Hayward's going to pick up some really easy assists this year the way he draws defenders in close. #Celtics
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) October 6, 2017
Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward introduced for the first time at TD Garden. (via @ESPNForsberg) pic.twitter.com/BdVzWkk5JO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 1, 2017
Gordon Hayward, still really good at basketball.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) October 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/NBAIndia/status/918378529515065344
https://twitter.com/CLNS_Nick/status/917144716516450304
1. Breaking: Gordon Hayward is so good. His offensive versatility is ridiculous, and his defense is really strong. Very quick hands.
— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) October 7, 2017
Part III of our Deep Green Season Expectations series is on the continued growth of @gordonhayward (poll in replies!) #CelticsTalk pic.twitter.com/IiKB3BxYPJ
— Celtics on NBCSB (@NBCSCeltics) October 4, 2017
Gordon Hayward taking center stage at 3 point contest at #Celtics open practice. pic.twitter.com/fI0LqyQZxT
— Nick Gelso (@CLNS_Nick) October 1, 2017
Gordon Hayward wins the 3-point contest with 16 points, beating out Jayson Tatum, Yabusele and Horford.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) October 1, 2017
Celtics fans welcome @gordonhayward and @KyrieIrving to TD Garden for the first time. pic.twitter.com/Hpuho57rSH
— Taylor C. Snow (@taylorcsnow) October 1, 2017
come on!
For basketball!
You are my hero