Celtics forward Sam Hauser makes first start of season, leads NBA in turnover-free minutes
The gist
Celtics forward Sam Hauser started for Boston against Milwaukee on Nov.
He has played a league-best 186 turnover-free minutes, a quiet value Boston relies on.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Hauser finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes in a 134-99 win over the Bulls.
- Nov 4, 2026With Jayson Tatum sidelined for rest, Hauser was set to make his first start of the season against the Bucks; he was averaging 7.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes over seven appearances.
- Nov 4, 2026Boston started Derrick White, Paul George, Hugo Gonzalez, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta against Milwaukee; the Celtics were 5-2 and the Bucks 1-7 entering the game.
Key terms
- turnover
- In basketball, a loss of possession to the opposing team before a shot is attempted.
- 3-point rate
- A basketball shot made from beyond the three-point line, worth three points.
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia