Anfernee Simons: Having played with Lillard and CJ, this will help with the running-in with Pritchard

In the preseason, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 138-107. After the game, Anfernee Simons was interviewed.

Talking about how to find comfort on the court when partnering with Pritchard, Simmons said: "Continuously adapting during the game, and obviously, we will always maintain communication."

Simmons also mentioned that he had partnered with Lillard and CJ McCollum, and was good at opening up offensive space for them.

In this game, Simmons played 25 minutes and scored 21 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Pritchard played 23 minutes and 12 seconds in this campaign, making 6 of 11 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.