Overview
- In his first NBA game at Madison Square Garden, the No. 28 pick logged 23 minutes with six points, four rebounds and two steals, finishing a team-best +7.
- Joe Mazzulla tasked him with long stretches on Jalen Brunson during Boston’s 105-95 loss, which dropped the Celtics to 0-2.
- Tracking from local analysts showed New York scored roughly 87 points per 100 possessions with Gonzalez on the floor, underscoring his defensive impact.
- Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser highlighted his effort and toughness, while national analysts on the broadcast said he “earned himself some minutes.”
- With Boston still sorting its wing rotation, Gonzalez joined Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh in early minutes as Josh Minott did not play after featuring in the opener.