I expect Doc to start Brandon Bass in this game.
Doc said that he was going to rotate Bass and JO based on matchups depending on whether they needed more quickness / offense or more size (defensively). The Raps don't really have anyone with size for JO to defend in the post so I'd expect Bass to get the nod here.
Looking forward to seeing how Bradley fares defensively against Barbosa.
That could be a great matchup.
Oh god, that would be horrific ...Looking forward to seeing how Bradley fares defensively against Barbosa.
That could be a great matchup.
If he plays. We'll see if Moore is still ahead of him in the rotation.
Looking forward to seeing how Bradley fares defensively against Barbosa.I was actually impressed with the way he guarded Rose against Chicago. Unfortunately, I think Moore has passed him on the depth chart due to Bradley's inability to make shots and "get" the offense.
That could be a great matchup.
http://tbt.blogs.nba.com/2012/01/18/raptors-at-celtics-730-p-m-et-3/Thanks for raining on our very Green parade. ;) ;D
Bargnani and Bayless out tonight, so a win is taken with a grain of salt.
http://tbt.blogs.nba.com/2012/01/18/raptors-at-celtics-730-p-m-et-3/Thanks for raining on our very Green parade. ;) ;D
Bargnani and Bayless out tonight, so a win is taken with a grain of salt.
Remember a couple of years ago when people were saying Portland would be crazy to trade Beyless to the Celtics for a package of centered around Davis and Tony Allen?
I wonder what happened to those people? Beyless has become nothing more than an extremely borderline mediocre backup guard.
KG gonna have a huge night against this depleted front line.
Rondo looking all world tonight though he is being guarded by the stationary chair known as Jose Calderon.
No win situation tonight for the C's.Pundits might be pleased if Celtics win by 50 tonight..
Lose and the situation becomes nuclear, win and the haters are still unsatisfied.
Oh well, gotta go out and get the W anyways.
Nothing like the Toronto Raptors to fix your 1st quarter scoring woes, huh?
I'd love it if Rondo were this assertive against weak defenses every night. If it's possible for him to score 20-25 points on a given night without killing himself, he should go for it.Exactly. He tries too hard to get everyone involved.
When so many of your teammates are old, sometimes it's a better thing in the big picture to be score-first instead of pass-first, even when you don't necessarily have to be.
Looks like a nice start, but I can't watch it (no League Pass in the budget this year).
Can someone break it down for me and or PM me something to remedy this? TPs will be doled out, natch.
Looks like a nice start, but I can't watch it (no League Pass in the budget this year).Ditto for me, I can't justify the purchase till the C's look like a legit playoff team...
Can someone break it down for me and or PM me something to remedy this? TPs will be doled out, natch.
Helluva quarter by Rondo.
That Moore three pointer was UGLY!To be fair it wasn't comically ugly like Bradley's from the other day but ugly none the less.
I'm not seeing what Doc and Danny sees in Marquis Daniels and I definitely don't see what so many on this site see in E'Twaun Moore.
Wow, what the hell just happened?The bench. A lack of Rondo.
I'm not seeing what Doc and Danny sees in Marquis Daniels and I definitely don't see what so many on this site see in E'Twaun Moore.Doesn't turn the ball over, plays within the offense and is smart.
Looks like a nice start, but I can't watch it (no League Pass in the budget this year).Ditto for me, I can't justify the purchase till the C's look like a legit playoff team...
Can someone break it down for me and or PM me something to remedy this? TPs will be doled out, natch.
I'll give you that he's smarter than Bradley. Not sure I agree with any of the rest.I'm not seeing what Doc and Danny sees in Marquis Daniels and I definitely don't see what so many on this site see in E'Twaun Moore.Doesn't turn the ball over, plays within the offense and is smart.
More than can be said for Avery.
I'll give you that he's smarter than Bradley. Not sure I agree with any of the rest.I'm not seeing what Doc and Danny sees in Marquis Daniels and I definitely don't see what so many on this site see in E'Twaun Moore.Doesn't turn the ball over, plays within the offense and is smart.
More than can be said for Avery.
And that's two times a PG has blown by ETM for a lay-in. By Gary Forbes no less. That's a huge minus in my book.
E'Twaun: a spark on offense, a liability on D.A spark on offense? He came in and the team scored 2 points in 4 1/2 minutes.
Doc has been too slow to move Ray Allen out of a ball-handling role in the offense. Still prefers Ray with the bench unit instead of Pierce. Still runs a lot of pick and rolls through Ray.Ray is too predictable to run successful pick and roll offense.
E'Twaun: a spark on offense, a liability on D.A spark on offense? He came in and the team scored 2 points in 4 1/2 minutes.
Doc has been too slow to move Ray Allen out of a ball-handling role in the offense. Still prefers Ray with the bench unit instead of Pierce. Still runs a lot of pick and rolls through Ray.Ray is too predictable to run successful pick and roll offense.
It should be Pierce.
E'Twaun: a spark on offense, a liability on D.A spark on offense? He came in and the team scored 2 points in 4 1/2 minutes.
Pretty sure it was 5, but perhaps 'spark' is too strong of a word.
I think it was 5 points scored in his six minutes of play. Still, "spark" might have been a stretch none the less.E'Twaun: a spark on offense, a liability on D.A spark on offense? He came in and the team scored 2 points in 4 1/2 minutes.
Pretty sure it was 5, but perhaps 'spark' is too strong of a word.
Same thing?Doc has been too slow to move Ray Allen out of a ball-handling role in the offense. Still prefers Ray with the bench unit instead of Pierce. Still runs a lot of pick and rolls through Ray.Ray is too predictable to run successful pick and roll offense.
It should be Pierce.
Not so much predictability as lack of speed. Doesn't create much separation anymore.
This Green Beret from RPI is so well spoken and intelligent. A prime example of the people who protect our country and live and die so that we can have the things we have.
TPs to all veterans and service members for their sacrifice.
Sorry guys, I started watching which means the C's have to start sucking.
Ray 0-4
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
Hahaha :D I got asked to play in a Wednesday league, aside of my normal Saturday league. Would start in two weeks. I'm considering it. Game on Wednesday, practice Friday, play on Saturday. Sounds like a good spread ehy?Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
Would like to see it change at the half. Let KG get some assists, Paul & Ray get warm. Maybe get one of the young guys some points?Ray 0-4
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
LOL...its kind of cool...reminds me of the Celtics from 09-10, and early 2011...our leading scorer could be someone different on any given night. We never relied on one guy to score. It could come from anywhere...sometimes it was Ray, other nights PP, sometimes KG...nice to see it being Rondo.
Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
I know Meadowlark is about my age(mid 40's) so TPs to him for the effort. Only wish the body still let me.Way to go Nick...keep the kids working at it..! Love that..!!! Hope your back gets better soon..!!! Man i miss my leaping ability..LOL...those 20-somethings have no idea....
I can still kick my son's asses in a game of 21 though.
Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
I get my game on tomorrow.
Thanks bro.I know Meadowlark is about my age(mid 40's) so TPs to him for the effort. Only wish the body still let me.Way to go Nick...keep the kids working at it..! Love that..!!! Hope your back gets better soon..!!! Man i miss my leaping ability..LOL...those 20-somethings have no idea....
I can still kick my son's asses in a game of 21 though.
I know Meadowlark is about my age(mid 40's) so TPs to him for the effort. Only wish the body still let me.Way to go Nick...keep the kids working at it..! Love that..!!! Hope your back gets better soon..!!! Man i miss my leaping ability..LOL...those 20-somethings have no idea....
I can still kick my son's asses in a game of 21 though.
not great,,,got tired, a few good hooks, then some awesome rebounds and blocks/passes in full court.... i actually like being a role player...i know it is odd......i like to score on rebounds..i am the leon powe type of player...Hahaha :D I got asked to play in a Wednesday league, aside of my normal Saturday league. Would start in two weeks. I'm considering it. Game on Wednesday, practice Friday, play on Saturday. Sounds like a good spread ehy?Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
So how'd you do in those games? :p
and YOU get #21 for keeping the faith...thanks man..!!!I know Meadowlark is about my age(mid 40's) so TPs to him for the effort. Only wish the body still let me.Way to go Nick...keep the kids working at it..! Love that..!!! Hope your back gets better soon..!!! Man i miss my leaping ability..LOL...those 20-somethings have no idea....
I can still kick my son's asses in a game of 21 though.
Ray, KG, Paul and JO hear you though.
not great,,,got tired, a few good hooks, then some awesome rebounds and blocks/passes in full court.... i actually like being a role player...i know it is odd......i like to score on rebounds..i am the leon powe type of player...Yeah, I'm more or less a role player too nowadays. Defense and deep 2-pointers.
not great,,,got tired, a few good hooks, then some awesome rebounds and blocks/passes in full court.... i actually like being a role player...i know it is odd......i like to score on rebounds..i am the leon powe type of player...Hahaha :D I got asked to play in a Wednesday league, aside of my normal Saturday league. Would start in two weeks. I'm considering it. Game on Wednesday, practice Friday, play on Saturday. Sounds like a good spread ehy?Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
So how'd you do in those games? :p
they have no idea....i never was a great scorer, but no one wanted to come to my side....block and rebound...I took great pride in both..! I am not bragging, but it is nice you-all listen for a minute..in hoop, no one cares what you did yesterday.....Thanks bro.I know Meadowlark is about my age(mid 40's) so TPs to him for the effort. Only wish the body still let me.Way to go Nick...keep the kids working at it..! Love that..!!! Hope your back gets better soon..!!! Man i miss my leaping ability..LOL...those 20-somethings have no idea....
I can still kick my son's asses in a game of 21 though.
LOL. Those teenagers and 20-somethin's really don't appreciate how much easier the game is when your vertical isn't 12 inches or less.
I'm still young, sucks for you guys. 8)Hahaha!
Weren't a ton of people on this site calling for Aaron Gray this off season.100% agreed.
Question: Why?
Can't block shots, steal balls, play good defense or score.
OK Doc, JO needs some rest.
i know...it is funny, but when i realized my jump done left..i developed a left and right hook shot, from the block..and a little out too..keeps 'em honest.....if i can keep my game face on..i can post em up..because they don't know where it is coming from, and most can't reach it....but i gotta leanr to booody down = body contact cause some of those kids step back, sky and block it.....anyway...you guys are the class of the blog....all of ya....and i apperciate it BIG TIME....not great,,,got tired, a few good hooks, then some awesome rebounds and blocks/passes in full court.... i actually like being a role player...i know it is odd......i like to score on rebounds..i am the leon powe type of player...Hahaha :D I got asked to play in a Wednesday league, aside of my normal Saturday league. Would start in two weeks. I'm considering it. Game on Wednesday, practice Friday, play on Saturday. Sounds like a good spread ehy?Ray 0-45 games of 21 tonight, 4 games full court.....ugh..almost in game shape....now where is my GAME FACE..! LOL ...you..? Where is my advil...?
Pierce 6 assists, 4 points
Rondo 0 assists, 15 points
Is this bizarro world?
So how'd you do in those games? :p
You had me at hooks.
Weren't a ton of people on this site calling for Aaron Gray this off season.but he was great at grabbing PG's blowing by him ;)
Question: Why?
Can't block shots, steal balls, play good defense or score.
He's basically a hockey goon.
Me either, I've got bad knees.I'm still young, sucks for you guys. 8)Hahaha!
29 here, right in between all of this, probably :)
My vertical isn't really erm... existent, though :] haha
Weren't a ton of people on this site calling for Aaron Gray this off season.100% agreed.
Question: Why?
Can't block shots, steal balls, play good defense or score.
Had one hot streak last year playing with CP3.
you can STILL get it back if you want it...don't play to get it...WORK to get it...legs-weights and dog-sprints.....!I'm still young, sucks for you guys. 8)Hahaha!
29 here, right in between all of this, probably :)
My vertical isn't really erm... existent, though :] haha
Nah, rubbish knees, even worse ankles.you can STILL get it back if you want it...don't play to get it...WORK to get it...legs-weights and dog-sprints.....!I'm still young, sucks for you guys. 8)Hahaha!
29 here, right in between all of this, probably :)
My vertical isn't really erm... existent, though :] haha
Weren't a ton of people on this site calling for Aaron Gray this off season.but he was great at grabbing PG's blowing by him ;)
Question: Why?
Can't block shots, steal balls, play good defense or score.
He's basically a hockey goon.
BZZZZZZZ!OK Doc, JO needs some rest.
I think he is waiting for KG's timer to go off.
peitrus got some posey in him...?
I'm still young, sucks for you guys. 8)Hahaha!
29 here, right in between all of this, probably :)
My vertical isn't really erm... existent, though :] haha
sorry to hear it bro...hang in there..i got your back.!Nah, rubbish knees, even worse ankles.you can STILL get it back if you want it...don't play to get it...WORK to get it...legs-weights and dog-sprints.....!I'm still young, sucks for you guys. 8)Hahaha!
29 here, right in between all of this, probably :)
My vertical isn't really erm... existent, though :] haha
if he can guard 3's and let Quisy just back up Ray, I'd be very happy with thatpeitrus got some posey in him...?
Their games are eerily similar but I don't think Pietrus will be guarding any 4's.
Maybe just a groin hit. :odon't think so -- he got pushed and landed on his right arm.
dooling time....hope our man is okay..THIS is where we NEED the enforcer....scrubs like toronto hitting our #1.....rondo got karateeed 2 times in the air...
BZZZZZZZ!OK Doc, JO needs some rest.
I think he is waiting for KG's timer to go off.
That Wade play makes me mad every time I see it...such a dirty takedown.more than what wade did to rondo is the look on wades face.......hate that kid.
What was dirty about this one? I didn't see it.
Tyronn ( shoelaces ) Lue.....what do he do..?BZZZZZZZ!OK Doc, JO needs some rest.
I think he is waiting for KG's timer to go off.
I think Tyronn Lue's job is to set the egg timer.
wonder if we'll see Bradley at the point a bit this game to give Moore a breather.and there he is. let's see what happens now
End Q.wonder if we'll see Bradley at the point a bit this game to give Moore a breather.and there he is. let's see what happens now
sore right wrist for rondo..not sprained...best news of the night
Ok Doc, I better see some extended JJJ tonight. I would like to do some scouting and it would get some other teams some game tape. ;)Yup, and where is my main man STEAMER....!!! Get some steam out there...!
steam with the block
Avery Bradley looks like what would happen if you got Bad Tony Allen 95% of the time.LOL TP for that all too true observation.
Good job keeping the margin up though. We're actually closing one out!
hey a dunk for Bradley -- probably 1 more than BBD has so far this year ;DHahahah, nice..!
Did Mike just say our bench gets the second fewest minutes in the NBA?Doc-onomics...!
That makes NO sense for an older team.
Did Mike just say our bench gets the second fewest minutes in the NBA?um, you have watched Doc coach haven't you ;)
That makes NO sense for an older team.
I love how the bench is sharing the ball more and getting more looks. If they play like this I think Doc can trust them more and keep the starters fresh.
pietrus was the best pickup hands down... like ray off the benchI think he adds a nice balance off the bench. If they can actually get the full bench available, it should be somewhat productive. of course that's a pretty optimistic view.
Wow...Von Wafer looking like D Wade in Orlando right now...yeah, I wish we could get players like that for our bench. oh, nevermind. ;)
Wow...Von Wafer looking like D Wade in Orlando right now...
Wow...Von Wafer looking like D Wade in Orlando right now...yeah, I wish we could get players like that for our bench. oh, nevermind. ;)
Wow...Von Wafer looking like D Wade in Orlando right now...
It's okay; compared to Glen Davis, Brandon Bass has looked like Karl Malone.
i know, wafer..the more he played last year..the better he looked....!Wow...Von Wafer looking like D Wade in Orlando right now...yeah, I wish we could get players like that for our bench. oh, nevermind. ;)
Marquis looks super slow.GLAD we kept marquis instead of tony allen, D west, and Wafer....!
JJJ looks tall as **** right nowThat's weird, I didn't know "Giraffes" was in the language filter!
hey a dunk for Bradley -- probably 1 more than BBD has so far this year ;DMAKE THAT 2!!
Wow. That JJJ shot *does* look like Garnett...Maybe a little but I like that he looks comfortable taking it. I think he'll turn out to be a pretty solid player for us
Send out the Bradley dunk reel, time for a trade.
Wow. That JJJ shot *does* look like Garnett...
Send out the Bradley dunk reel, time for a trade.
I laughed so hard at this for some reason, TP lol
Garbage time...yeah.true, but to Bradley's credit he did just have a nice drive to the basket
But Bradley may have played himself back ahead of Moore on the depth chart.
Kinda disgusted at how mediocre to bad both their handles are.
Bradley is lightening quick.
Steamer and Johnson = Phi blocka jammalol
I'm pleased. Good all-around effort from everyone tonight. From the starters to the bench. This is how it should always be.Yeah. Raptors though. Pfff. Lame team. Anyway, all good. Bring on the next W.
Steamer and Johnson = Phi blocka jammalol
I hate to admit it but Bradley could be great...he really could. His basketball IQ is horrifying though.
I hate to admit it but Bradley could be great...he really could. His basketball IQ is horrifying though.
He has nice form and elevation on his mid-range j, but he only looks comfortable shooting it when going to his right and off the dribble.
Time to bring back an old tradition here and dole out TP's after a C's win. TP's all who joined in.
Play these guys...they got skills...! and youth/atheletic ability..
Thank you kindly -- TP's dished out to all. Hope this is a tradition we can get back to doing after every game as we start racking up wins ;DTime to bring back an old tradition here and dole out TP's after a C's win. TP's all who joined in.
Good call and TP to you sir!!!
Doc has one job this year....win.Play these guys...they got skills...! and youth/atheletic ability..
The team might benefit if Doc could let go a bit, re execution. Mix and match, the vets and the young'ns.