The recent Celtic Torrey Craig discusses his role in Boston

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Torrey Craig has registered 4 blocks in two games since signing on the Celtics.

Three of them got here against the 76s in an epic but short defensive performance on Thursday.

One of Craigs Swatten got here in the rubbish time against David Roddy with lower than 4 minutes. He jumped up behind the limited area to refuse Roddy on the sting.

Craig, a 34-year-old striker, said on Friday that his attitude on the route is simple: Be annoying on the defensive end.

“I just want to continue to set the tone for the team, boys have to work for every basket.” Craig said reporters At the opening of the newly renovated basketball court by Edgerley Family South Boston Boys and Girls Club. “I would like to disclaim every part and check out to dam every part that involves the sting. I would like us to have this sort of way of pondering as a team, and I feel we shall be so way more difficult to play against them. “

Craig's three blocks in his nine minutes of court time in Boston's 124-104 victory over Philadelphia were three more than the 76s, who recorded all games. The Celtics recorded a total of six blocks of up to 48 minutes, while Philly recorded zero.

While Craig's blocking pace may not be sustainable, he and Boston if he and the rest of the team can be defensive enough: Boston can be even more difficult to compete.

The Celtics currently have a record of 40 to 16, which is good for second place in the Eastern Conference rating. The Cavaliers first place have a 45-10 record, while the third Knicks do not return far behind Boston with 37-18.

Both teams will play the Celtics before the end of February in the TD Garden (against NYK February 23, February 28). Every competition should prove important for all teams with less than two months in the remaining season.

Craig knows that he is hugged by the city if he can contribute to Boston's success in these games and in the route.

“I like Boston. You can only say that that is an important community. ” he said. “The fans show a lot emotions, a lot support, a lot love.”