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IU basketball is preparing for three exhibition games in Puerto Rico, focusing on team lineup, new offensive strategies emphasizing ball movement and perimeter shooting, and improving defense, especially rebounding, with key players injured and new additions like Serbian guard Aleska Ristic.
The Boston Celtics suffered an overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks due to a rare lapse in defensive rebounding, allowing the Hawks to capitalize on second-chance points. Despite this anomaly, the Celtics maintained their typical shooting standards and saw strong performances from Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis. Dejounte Murray's career-high 44 points for the Hawks was not due to Celtics' defensive lapses, but rather his high number of field-goal attempts. While the second-chance scoring margin was a significant issue in this game, it's not a cause for concern based on the team's overall season performance.