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James Young’s hard work pays off, drives Celtics to win

Young posted 12 points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist during Boston’s 105-99 win at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He shot 5-of-6 from the field, 2-of-3 from 3-point range, and provided a much-needed active, physical presence on the defensive end of the floor.

The majority of James Young's career minutes have come during garbage time – late in a game when the Celtics are either leading big or trailing big.

Saturday night, however, Brad Stevens inserted Young during the second quarter of a tight matchup against the Indiana Pacers, and the young guard delivered with the best all-around game of his career.

Young posted 12 points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist during Boston's 105-99 win at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He shot 5-of-6 from the field, 2-of-3 from 3-point range, and provided a much-needed active, physical presence on the defensive end of the floor.

“It felt really good just to go out there and play the game right,” said Young with a grin of pleasure and fulfillment after finishing one point shy of his career high. “Coach said for me to stay ready, and I was. I've just been working hard ever since the summer, trying to stay consistent with the little things, and really just try to help the team out.”

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On March 19, 1966, Pat Riley joined the 1,000-point club.  He did it in 54 games.

 

On March 19, 1966, in one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, top-ranked UK, featuring “Rupp’s Runts,” loses in the NCAA Championship game, 72-65, to Texas Western.

 

On March 19, 1989, in the wake of an NCAA investigation, Eddie Sutton resigns as UK basketball coach.

 

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