Still no Andrew Bynum? That sucks.
I have been looking forward to seeing what that new-look Philly team ... oh well.
This should be a comfortable win.
Still no Andrew Bynum? That sucks.
I have been looking forward to seeing what that new-look Philly team ... oh well.
This should be a comfortable win.
I dont think it'll be easy by any means. This Philly team is scrappy and talented enough to make the playoffs without Bynum.
Does anyone have any idea as to why NBA league pass would not be working for this game?
Does anyone have any idea as to why NBA league pass would not be working for this game?
Mine's not working either.
Does anyone have any idea as to why NBA league pass would not be working for this game?
Mine's not working either.
Just the C's game or others? I can get all the other games except for the one I want. (C's)
Blacked out? You in NE area? Is it being broadcast on any pay TV stations?Does anyone have any idea as to why NBA league pass would not be working for this game?
Mine's not working either.
Just the C's game or others? I can get all the other games except for the one I want. (C's)
Just the C's game - spinning NBA logo.
Blacked out? You in NE area? Is it being broadcast on any pay TV stations?Does anyone have any idea as to why NBA league pass would not be working for this game?
Mine's not working either.
Just the C's game or others? I can get all the other games except for the one I want. (C's)
Just the C's game - spinning NBA logo.
Blacked out? You in NE area? Is it being broadcast on any pay TV stations?Does anyone have any idea as to why NBA league pass would not be working for this game?
Mine's not working either.
Just the C's game or others? I can get all the other games except for the one I want. (C's)
Just the C's game - spinning NBA logo.
I'm in California. Normally with a black out LP doesn't even have a video option. This one says its on then just shows a league pass title screen.
A. Sherrod Blakely @SherrodbCSN
#Celticstalk: Let's be real. #Sixers Thaddeus Young does everything the #Celtics are literally banking on Jeff Green to do.
Some real insight / analysis from Sherrod for once:And I bet Thad Young is making less money than Jeff tooQuoteA. Sherrod Blakely @SherrodbCSN
#Celticstalk: Let's be real. #Sixers Thaddeus Young does everything the #Celtics are literally banking on Jeff Green to do.
Really annoyed with League Pass right now. Paying too much money for this sort of thing to happen as often as it does.
Doc's rotations are terrible.
Bass is averaging almost 30 minutes a game so far this season. That is too many minutes for Bass. He is a 20-24 minute a night player.
I'd like to see Doc reduce Bass' playing time to the low twenties. Look to work in Wilcox and Sully behind him for the remaining minutes at power forward. Maybe some center minutes for Wilcox also. Then give Darko with the other backup center minutes behind KG.
Courtney Lee is playing too much also. That playing time should go to Jason Terry and/or Jeff Green.
They should be booed off the courtSadly I agree
We make Evan Turner look like Kevin Durant every time we play the Sixers
I feel for Rondo and KG . They are trying.Yeah, they are the only ones regularly putting in those extra-effort type plays.
I stick by my prediction that the Celtics are gonna stick around .500 until Christmas and then go on a run after that, probably coinciding with Avery Bradley returning and getting back to 100%.
Maybe I should be glad LP is still pretending the game hasn't started yet.
On the bright side: Rondo just needs 2 assists in the second half to keep his streak of double digit assist games alive.
I stick by my prediction that the Celtics are gonna stick around .500 until Christmas and then go on a run after that, probably coinciding with Avery Bradley returning and getting back to 100%.
If the play the wizards every game, maybe .500 ;D
On the bright side: Rondo just needs 2 assists in the second half to keep his streak of double digit assist games alive.
Wins > silly stat streak.
The Celtics started strong and confident. Soon as KG went to the bench , 76's went CRAZY on the Celtics and scored like 8 points with easy layups.
Wilcox /Darko/collins somebody has to come in to protect the paint when KG goes out...how many times have we all dicscussed bringing Bass in with Sully is a absolute NO-NO
That STUPID move by Doc got the whole team out of whack...
What is wrong with Doc ...has he gone senile.
Then Doc paniks and sends in Green who is a LOST BALL in HIGH WEEDS.
The Celtics started strong and confident. Soon as KG went to the bench , 76's went CRAZY on the Celtics and scored like 8 points with easy layups.i know Darko looked agile and decent in the preseason, we as a team looked solid in the preseason when he was getting minutes. Why doesn't play any of our bigs is beyond me so sick of this stupid small ball
Wilcox /Darko/collins somebody has to come in to protect the paint when KG goes out...how many times have we all dicscussed bringing Bass in with Sully is a absolute NO-NO
That STUPID move by Doc got the whole team out of whack...
What is wrong with Doc ...has he gone senile.
Then Doc panics and sends in Green who is a LOST BALL in HIGH WEEDS. Needs to go to D league
Pierce has been bad to say the least so far this season... he looks old, no explosion, no stepback jumpers, nothing...
14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Evan Turner.
10 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks for Jrue Holiday.
doesnt help when you are shooting below 40% and they are shooting above 50%.
Defence is still pretty sloppy. Im all for sending in goons soon. Clog the paint up force them to take jump shots
Still no Andrew Bynum? That sucks.
I have been looking forward to seeing what that new-look Philly team ... oh well.
This should be a comfortable win.
I dont think it'll be easy by any means. This Philly team is scrappy and talented enough to make the playoffs without Bynum.
You think so?
I got them in that mid-30s win range minus Bynum. Outside the playoffs.
Edit: I am kind of fed up with this early season schedule. Five games in and they have only played one good side so far. Tired of these games against weak teams.
gonna be a Loooooooooooooooooooooooong season . :'(
Tommy and Scal are pretty awesome together.
Who'd have thought Chris Wilcox would be our fastest player?
Who'd have thought Chris Wilcox would be our fastest player?
Wilcox has always been a great floor-runner - he's a great partner for Rondo offensively.
Haha, yeh, cracked me up too :]Tommy and Scal are pretty awesome together.
Tell me how you really feel LOL
It's really ridiculous how Jeff Green doesn't do anything for this team
Why is Green always sideways?Sounds like a joke? I'll bite: I dunno?
This team is pure garbage. But t least they are trying. ::)
Lose tonight and they still haven't beaten a team with a pulse.
is it just me or does Rondo seem really off this year with his ballhandling and passing? I know he's got loads of assists but he looks like a turnover ready to happen this year -- this game in particular seems to accentuate that.I think today he started turning it over after tweaking his ankle or something. Not sure though.
is it just me or does Rondo seem really off this year with his ballhandling and passing? I know he's got loads of assists but he looks like a turnover ready to happen this year -- this game in particular seems to accentuate that.
maybe. it just seems like he's not in control of the ball like he's been in the past. of course that could be related to the C's looking totally clueless on offenseis it just me or does Rondo seem really off this year with his ballhandling and passing? I know he's got loads of assists but he looks like a turnover ready to happen this year -- this game in particular seems to accentuate that.
His turnovers are actually down. I think you're just putting too much weight in a few stray passes.
I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
I'm not going to get mad about the 5th game. That said their are some guys getting paid big money and not producing. Looking at you Lee and Green.
I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
Who is making excuses?
They're playing like crap. They're not jelling. But 2-3 or 4-1 starts mean very little in the long haul.
Obviously if they play like this all year it will be an absolute nightmare, but are you really throwing in the towel after 5 games? You have no faith that they'll improve over the course of a season?
To me, that's the joy of a season - watching how a team develops (or doesn't). Even when they sucked, I still enjoyed seeing that process.
We should have never made the Perkins trade. That has GOT to be one of the biggest blunders in Boston sports history.
I was about to post the same thing. I'm sure there's *someone* who's making excuses, but this game thread has mainly been filled with "wow, we're not doing much" and worse...I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
Who is making excuses?
I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
Who is making excuses?
They're playing like crap. They're not jelling. But 2-3 or 4-1 starts mean very little in the long haul.
Obviously if they play like this all year it will be an absolute nightmare, but are you really throwing in the towel after 5 games? You have no faith that they'll improve over the course of a season?
To me, that's the joy of a season - watching how a team develops (or doesn't). Even when they sucked, I still enjoyed seeing that process.
Didn't watch the game, but I'm assuming this game for Rondo was pretty bad as 20 assist performances go.
Jeff Green is shocking me -- I do not understand how he can look so completely lost.
We should have never made the Perkins trade. That has GOT to be one of the biggest blunders in Boston sports history.
Yeah, because Perk has been playing like an All-Star since he went to OKC and he totally would get on the floor in a matchup with our main rival in the conference.
Dec 15th can't get here soon enough. Green/Lee/Sully/Melo/1st for Josh Smith. Goodbye Green, hello NBA Finals.
I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
Who is making excuses?
They're playing like crap. They're not jelling. But 2-3 or 4-1 starts mean very little in the long haul.
Obviously if they play like this all year it will be an absolute nightmare, but are you really throwing in the towel after 5 games? You have no faith that they'll improve over the course of a season?
To me, that's the joy of a season - watching how a team develops (or doesn't). Even when they sucked, I still enjoyed seeing that process.
Bottom line is there is no excuse for this crap. I will repeat what I said the other night. This looks like a team of mismatched parts. Not going to be a true contender in its current form.
I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
Who is making excuses?
They're playing like crap. They're not jelling. But 2-3 or 4-1 starts mean very little in the long haul.
Obviously if they play like this all year it will be an absolute nightmare, but are you really throwing in the towel after 5 games? You have no faith that they'll improve over the course of a season?
To me, that's the joy of a season - watching how a team develops (or doesn't). Even when they sucked, I still enjoyed seeing that process.
Bottom line is there is no excuse for this crap. I will repeat what I said the other night. This looks like a team of mismatched parts. Not going to be a true contender in its current form.
positives:
rondo 5 games of consistent double-doubles
pierce: even when shooting bad can still get you 24 points
kg: still got it
lee: much better showing Doc didn't go to him much in the 2nd half
jet: finding his touch
found a lineup that works:
rondo-pierce-jet-kg-wilcox
I just don't see why excuses are being made for this team's poor play. Dallas has 9 new players, their best player is hurt, and they are 4-1. Just no excuse for this crap.
Who is making excuses?
They're playing like crap. They're not jelling. But 2-3 or 4-1 starts mean very little in the long haul.
Obviously if they play like this all year it will be an absolute nightmare, but are you really throwing in the towel after 5 games? You have no faith that they'll improve over the course of a season?
To me, that's the joy of a season - watching how a team develops (or doesn't). Even when they sucked, I still enjoyed seeing that process.
Bottom line is there is no excuse for this crap. I will repeat what I said the other night. This looks like a team of mismatched parts. Not going to be a true contender in its current form.
I can't conclude that this team won't get it together. I am pretty sure you and others were counting the C's out early last year.
They have been terrible but I am not certain that they won't work this out.
positives:
rondo 5 games of consistent double-doubles
pierce: even when shooting bad can still get you 24 points
kg: still got it
lee: much better showing Doc didn't go to him much in the 2nd half
jet: finding his touch
found a lineup that works:
rondo-pierce-jet-kg-wilcox
Look decent in stretches in the 2nd half. Line-ups need work.
Start: Rondo, Lee, PP, Bass, KG
Bench: Barbosa, Terry, Green, Sully, Wilcox
No more Bass and Sully manning the 4-5....too weak on interior D. Consider Darko for Sully on the 2nd team, pairing with Wilcox.
Still hopeful, but man was that bad...
I'd like to see them open up the offense some more. More pace. More pick and rolls. More dribble penetration. Similar to what San Antonio did a couple of years ago.Docs teams don't dribble penetrate and take it to the rack, nor do they rebound.
It's too bad Doc is stubborn, in postgame he said Darko will remain on the end of the bench and won't be seeing minutes. He loves his small ball ::)
The game revealed that the Sixers are a title-contending team. With Bynum (when he comes back) in the middle, backed up by either Lavoy and Hawes, quarterbacked by Jrue and complemented by wings like Evan Turner, N Young and D Wright, plus coupled by youth, they are a team to reckon with in the playoffs. In fact, they match well against the Heat.
They are so good in team rebounding, scoring in transition, defending the paint and challenging one-on-one every player we had. Frankly, the Doc got out-coached by Doug Collins.
The game revealed that the Sixers are a title-contending team. With Bynum (when he comes back) in the middle, backed up by either Lavoy and Hawes, quarterbacked by Jrue and complemented by wings like Evan Turner, N Young and D Wright, plus coupled by youth, they are a team to reckon with in the playoffs. In fact, they match well against the Heat.
They are so good in team rebounding, scoring in transition, defending the paint and challenging one-on-one every player we had. Frankly, the Doc got out-coached by Doug Collins.
Doug Collins could win 2-3 Championships if he was coaching the Lakers right now. Celtics are lucky he is already employeed
small ball is a joke, if the Celtics had three 25 year old Paul Pierces maybe . Our main players KG and PP are TOO old to run 40 minutes like a pair of 19 year olds.
This teams needs strong tall bigs and play like LA , is their best chance at sucess.
Doc is heading this team in the opposite direction that will work.
The game revealed that the Sixers are a title-contending team. With Bynum (when he comes back) in the middle, backed up by either Lavoy and Hawes, quarterbacked by Jrue and complemented by wings like Evan Turner, N Young and D Wright, plus coupled by youth, they are a team to reckon with in the playoffs. In fact, they match well against the Heat.
They are so good in team rebounding, scoring in transition, defending the paint and challenging one-on-one every player we had. Frankly, the Doc got out-coached by Doug Collins.
I didn't watch the game but from looking at the comments I can tell
2) Jeff was a no show... again (I'm trying to give him a chance and I'm trying to root for him but either he has to show up or I hope Danny sends him off somewhere for another player who's better)
All in all its 5 games in, but something needs to be done. Jeff needs to watch the interviews from the summer, watch his preseason games heck go back to Georgetown or something and bring the assertiveness and aggressiveness he promised.
Also why do they have big men if they are not going to be used. I just wish the small ball would stop already or at least limit it.
I didn't watch the game but from looking at the comments I can tell
2) Jeff was a no show... again (I'm trying to give him a chance and I'm trying to root for him but either he has to show up or I hope Danny sends him off somewhere for another player who's better)
All in all its 5 games in, but something needs to be done. Jeff needs to watch the interviews from the summer, watch his preseason games heck go back to Georgetown or something and bring the assertiveness and aggressiveness he promised.
Also why do they have big men if they are not going to be used. I just wish the small ball would stop already or at least limit it.
My personal Green lowlight du jour came in the 4th. The Celts had a made a stop and seemed to have a shot at gaining some momentum. Green had a path to the hoop. He went up strong, and looked like he could have dunked it (like he was doing in the preseason). While in the air he saw a defender closing in , so he twisted away from the hoop, - avoiding contact and screwing up his angle. He missed the shot badly, stumbled when he landed, got beat down the floor, and saw his man hit a wide open three as a result.
He's got to take the contact there. I just don't get how that mindset changes.
The game revealed that the Sixers are a title-contending team. With Bynum (when he comes back) in the middle, backed up by either Lavoy and Hawes, quarterbacked by Jrue and complemented by wings like Evan Turner, N Young and D Wright, plus coupled by youth, they are a team to reckon with in the playoffs. In fact, they match well against the Heat.
They are so good in team rebounding, scoring in transition, defending the paint and challenging one-on-one every player we had. Frankly, the Doc got out-coached by Doug Collins.
mmmm No, the sixers are in no way,shape or form title contenders..theyre another average team that gives the celtics problems.
Right, because it's Doc's fault that Rondo has taking a liking of pounding the life out of the ball.I'd like to see them open up the offense some more. More pace. More pick and rolls. More dribble penetration. Similar to what San Antonio did a couple of years ago.Docs teams don't dribble penetrate and take it to the rack, nor do they rebound.