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Title: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 19, 2013, 07:45:00 PM
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Boston Celtics (36-30) at  New Orleans Hornets (22-46)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
8:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #67 – Road Game #33
TV: CSN-NE,  FSO, NBA-LP 760(BOS)/761(NOH)
Radio:  WEEI, WWL
New Orleans Arena 

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ProbableStarters
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PG   Avery Bradley
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SG     Courtney Lee
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SF   Paul Pierce
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PF   Brandon Bass
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C   Kevin Garnett 

Reserves
Jeff Green
Jason Terry
Jordan Crawford
Chris Wilcox
DJ White
Shavlik Randolph

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (knee) out
Jared Sullinger (back) out
Kevin Garnett  (adductor/illness)  day to day

Red Claws
Fab Melo

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Probable Starters
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PG  Greivis Vasquez
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SG   Eric Gordon   
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SF  Al Farouq Amino   
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PF  Anthony Davis 
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C Robin Lopez

Reserves
Xavier Henry
Roger Mason Jr
Ryan Anderson
Jason Smith
Brian Roberts
Lance Thomas
Darius Miller

Injuries
Austin Rivers (hand) out
Jason Smith (labrum)  out

Game Notes
The Celtics begin a 3 game road trip in New Orleans as they look to avenge a loss to the Hornets at the Garden earlier this season.  Kevin Garnett, who missed the last 2 games with an adductor injury and some kind of illness, traveled with the team and could be available for this game. 

Starting the trip out against the 22-46 Hornets, who are at the bottom of the Western conference,  could give the Celtics a chance to get the trip  started on the right foot.    The Hornets lost lost their fourth straight and 12th in 15 games  on Monday as they began a seven-game homestand. The Celtics had won seven of nine before falling to the Heat on Monday, but the two losses came on the road by an average of 19.0 points.   The Celtics will play six of their next eight games away from home and must find a way to win these games on the road. 

The first meeting between these two teams was all about Doc's first game coaching against his son Austin.  This time around, Austin is out with a hand injury so they will not have that distraction.  Jeff Green is coming off perhaps his best career game and the Celtics are hoping that they will see some consistency from him and that he will play well in this game also. 


Every game from now until the end of the season becomes important.  The Celtics simply cannot take a game off.  The standings in the East are so close that one loss can raise or drop a team as many as 3 spots.  The Celtics are currently in the 7th spot, tied record-wise with the Bulls, who are 6th by way of leading the season series.  Both teams are half a game behind Atlanta who are in the 5th spot.   They are 2.5 games back of the Nets and 3.5 games behind the Knicks for the Division lead. 

The Celtics beat themselves in part against the Heat.  They missed 9 free throws in a 2 point loss.  They also turned the ball over 20 times.  They have to learn from that loss and tighten up those areas.  They also have to increase their focus, especially on the road.   A little more focus and energy will go a long way toward correcting those mistakes.    Whether KG plays or not, the Celtics should be able to win this game easily, but it will take a team effort.   

Key Matchups

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Avery Bradley vs Grievis Vasquez
Vasquez has been playing very well for the Hornets and is averaging 14.2 points, 9.3 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.  Avery needs to disrupt Vasquez with his defense as well as keep the Celtics offense moving.   

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Courtney Lee vs Eric Gordon 
Gordon is the Hornets' top scorer and is capable of putting up a lot of points and so it will be up to Lee and Bradley to keep him from getting his shot going.  At the same time, it would be nice to see both Avery and Courtney hitting their shots.   

Honorable Mention
Brandon Bass vs Anthony Davis
Davis, the first pick in last year's draft, has been playing well for the Hornets with averages of 13.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.  Bass started out strong against the Heat but then faded and all but disappeared.  The Celtics need the aggressive Bass who is active on the boards and on defense.  He also needs to look for his shot and hit those jumpers that he was hitting last year, but not so much this season.

Keys to the Game
Defense -  The Celtics have been winning with their defense and they need to continue to make defense their main focus.    As long as they play lock down Celtics' team defense, they will always have a chance to win games.   When they let up on defense and allow the other team to get easy baskets, they struggle on both ends of the court.   The offense often feeds off the defense. 

Rebound -    It takes effort to rebound and the Celtics must put forth that effort if they want to win this game.  They can't allow the Hornets to get second chance baskets.   They must be the team that wants it more if they expect to win this game and that effort and desire will show itself on the boards.  The Hornets  outrebounded the Celtics in their first meeting 55-40 and the Celtics simply must do better in this game if they want to get the win. 

Be Aggressive -  The Celtics must be the more aggressive team.  They have to be aggressive on defense and they must be aggressive on the boards.  They have to win the 50-50 balls and they also have to take the ball to the basket and not settle for jumpers, especially if the jumpers aren't falling. 

Stay Focused -  The Celtics seem to lose focus and then beat themselves.  We've seen them lose big leads time and again when they start to turn the ball over and miss shots.   They have to stay focused throughout the game.  They have to make smarter passes and limit turnovers.  They also have to stay focused when shooting free throws.  Missing 9 free throws against the Heat is unacceptable and shows a lack of focus.   

X-Factor
On the Road
The Celtics are on the road and haven't had all that much success on the road so far this season.  They have a 12-20 record away from the Garden and that goes back to the last of the keys to the game - focus.  They have to bring extra focus to play well in a hostile environment and when they don't have the crowd behind them.     
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 19, 2013, 08:36:03 PM
Obvious must-win to start an important road trip (albeit a short one). These weak teams must be defeated.

Doc, look past your family for the team this time around.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: KGs Knee on March 19, 2013, 08:39:26 PM
Obvious must-win to start an important road trip (albeit a short one). These weak teams must be defeated.

Doc, look past your family for the team this time around.

Pretty sure Austin is out for the season with an injury.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: timobusa on March 19, 2013, 08:56:37 PM
Yep Austin has a broken hand. I'm sure Doc will handle it better this time. He won't gush over his son.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 20, 2013, 07:33:47 PM
Anthony Davis is out so we'll be seeing some Lance Thomas today! :)
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:03:23 PM
Need this game, I'm still not over that miami loss. Maybe a win tonight will help.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:05:49 PM
Bass can start but green needs to consistently get more mins, starter mins.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 20, 2013, 08:09:03 PM
Anthony Davis is out so we'll be seeing some Lance Thomas today! :)

Take that back. He's starting.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:10:40 PM
Lets go. Hope for a good bounce back game
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:12:00 PM
I was pretty down on Bass for a while, but he has been playing much better.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 20, 2013, 08:12:48 PM
Brandon Bass returning to some fans, he was a LSU player!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:13:59 PM
KG picking up where he left off with two bricks to start the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:14:41 PM
Someone tell me the kick rule.  I used to think there needed to be some intentinality about the kick, but seems even if a guy bullets the ball off someonee's lower leg it's called a kick.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:17:22 PM
Someone tell me the kick rule.  I used to think there needed to be some intentinality about the kick, but seems even if a guy bullets the ball off someonee's lower leg it's called a kick.

I've seen kicked balls not be called and I've seen them be called so I have no idea.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:17:40 PM
Green first man off bench tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 20, 2013, 08:19:41 PM
How hot is Green for TREY.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:19:48 PM
That's a great start for the 6th man!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 08:20:17 PM
Green!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:20:45 PM
Jeff is so fun to watch when he plays like this. He looks like a superstar.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: timobusa on March 20, 2013, 08:21:07 PM
I like the adjustment doc made, Green off the bench first.
He scores 5 points right away. I like it.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
The defense looks great.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 20, 2013, 08:22:25 PM
Davis and Lopez are the only two players there..
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 08:27:03 PM
Young guns looking good
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:27:17 PM
Its nice to see points in the paint early from our side
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 08:28:53 PM
Doc has no idea how to get Green and Bass minutes. So small ball is the answer. Although Bass would never play center on any other team in the league.

Why bring in big men? No-one knows.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:31:40 PM
Heat down by 15
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 08:31:49 PM
Green is going off
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:32:08 PM
Great  D.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 08:32:29 PM
Heat down by 15

You rewatching Sunday's game?
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: KGs Knee on March 20, 2013, 08:32:35 PM
Ryan Anderson being on this Hornets team is such a waste.

Dude is a legitimate starter in this league.  Unfortunately, Davis is not capable of playing center.

Hornets would be wise to trade Anderson for a better fitting player.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 08:34:41 PM
Lol what a shot by Craw
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:34:56 PM
NO missing wide open bigs in the lane at least twice.  C's playing decent D, but lapsing.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:35:19 PM
Are we forced to play bass at center or something? Wilcox could come in when KG sits. Bass isn't that good where we need him to get his mins so desperately that we put him at center, I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: mainevent on March 20, 2013, 08:35:54 PM
Ryan Anderson being on this Hornets team is such a waste.

Dude is a legitimate starter in this league.  Unfortunately, Davis is not capable of playing center.

Hornets would be wise to trade Anderson for a better fitting player.

Like Brandon Bass?  :o I'll take it!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 08:36:03 PM
NO missing wide open bigs in the lane at least twice.  C's playing decent D, but lapsing.

They are playing the best D they can with no center.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: timobusa on March 20, 2013, 08:36:10 PM
Heat down by 15

You rewatching Sunday's game?

When that game ends, the heat will win it by 5, trust me.
Stern already made the call.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:36:23 PM
Heat down by 15

You rewatching Sunday's game?

I am watching Green dominate again, but im talking about a different game
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 08:36:42 PM
Now its Cavs by 19 over Heat.  That would be very nice for Cav's fans to end the streak.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 08:38:06 PM
Are we forced to play bass at center or something? Wilcox could come in when KG sits. Bass isn't that good where we need him to get his mins so desperately that we put him at center, I'm sorry.

Green, a sf, has not played a single minute at that position, this game. And maybe the last game.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:40:07 PM
Green's game would improve tons, if he could dump it off to the open man when he drives
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 08:41:31 PM
Now its Cavs by 19 over Heat.  That would be very nice for Cav's fans to end the streak.

Would have been better if we ended it but Ill settle for the cavs ending it.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 20, 2013, 08:41:40 PM
Lou Amundson looks like the kind of guy who wears sunscreen at night
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 08:41:43 PM
Good passes
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 08:42:06 PM
Doc is infatuated with Crawford too. So now we have a 6'4 sf. :P
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Atzar on March 20, 2013, 08:43:19 PM
Jordan Crawford plays like he just pulled a hamstring.  Just strange.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 08:48:28 PM
I think the Celtics travel more than any team in the NBA
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:01:20 PM
Forum go down?
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: butterbeanlove on March 20, 2013, 09:04:47 PM
Now its Cavs by 19 over Heat.  That would be very nice for Cav's fans to end the streak.

No chance. Miami in the weeds.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: celticpride07 on March 20, 2013, 09:13:24 PM
Cavs are up by 26 now lol
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 20, 2013, 09:15:16 PM
Now its Cavs by 19 over Heat.  That would be very nice for Cav's fans to end the streak.

No chance. Miami in the weeds.
Wait till spolestra puts the REFS in.....they will change the momentum.....foul, travel, carry......!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 09:15:31 PM
Good first half. The turnovers were great in the first quarter, but then they picked up in the second again. The defense was great other than the couple of occassions where they allowed scores with less than three on the shot clock
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: timobusa on March 20, 2013, 09:18:37 PM
Now its Cavs by 19 over Heat.  That would be very nice for Cav's fans to end the streak.

No chance. Miami in the weeds.
Wait till spolestra puts the REFS in.....they will change the momentum.....foul, travel, carry......!

it's already happening! lol
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: LarBrd33 on March 20, 2013, 09:27:39 PM
green should be starting
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: dinome18 on March 20, 2013, 09:28:01 PM
Yup, lead down to 10 :o
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: LarBrd33 on March 20, 2013, 09:30:02 PM
Bass isn't very good.  Start Green with the 1st unit it will make everything easier for everyone else. 
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 20, 2013, 09:31:25 PM
Bass isn't very good.  Start Green with the 1st unit it will make everything easier for everyone else.

Yea. Especially when Terry has no one good to pass to! Great!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 09:32:58 PM
Nice play Brandon.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 20, 2013, 09:33:23 PM
NOW why didn't bass just do THAT at the end of the miami game...we would have been up by two, so more pressure on lebron and the refs...!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 20, 2013, 09:33:41 PM
Bass should go to the basket before he gets the ball
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: aporel#18 on March 20, 2013, 09:33:45 PM
9 point game in Miami Cleveland. Refs got the memo and started their routine when they were down 26. No surprises.

By the way, I love the Celtics, great play by Bass! Can you believe it? We're just getting ready for the playoffs!

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: LarBrd33 on March 20, 2013, 09:34:00 PM
Bass isn't very good.  Start Green with the 1st unit it will make everything easier for everyone else.

Yea. Especially when Terry has no one good to pass to! Great!
Terry can pass to Pierce or Green.  Rotations don't work the way you think they do.  It's not like all 5 starters sit down and we bring in 5 different players.  Come playoff time, Pierce plays 39 minutes a night... No reason why Green can't play 35+... there's no reason why Pierce and Green both need to take their 10 minutes of breaks at the same time.

It's silly... Green is our 2nd best offensive player... he's the 3rd best player on the team.  He should be getting major minutes and starting.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: aporel#18 on March 20, 2013, 09:36:23 PM
I'm starting to realize those morons of the Heat aren't that good. NO are killing Celtics defensive switching just the same.

Celtics need to work on their D. Get Ready for Playoffs, Please.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:38:20 PM
Give Jeff the ball already.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 20, 2013, 09:40:05 PM
Nice lineup Doc
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:40:44 PM
Jeff Green with only 18 minutes. Doc is clueless!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:41:12 PM
Nice lineup Doc

TP!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 09:41:32 PM
Im glad our best scorer is getting no touches ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 09:41:42 PM
Looks like Miami is going to win Lebron scored 11 points in 1:36 there up by 4 now
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tgreanier on March 20, 2013, 09:42:13 PM
Well, this is pathetic.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 09:42:34 PM
I'm starting to realize those morons of the Heat aren't that good. NO are killing Celtics defensive switching just the same.

Celtics need to work on their D. Get Ready for Playoffs, Please.

Go Celtics!

Huh
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 20, 2013, 09:42:45 PM
Heat play Lebron ...45 minutes every game ,   Doc won't play his best enough to win.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:44:02 PM
Heat play Lebron ...45 minutes every game ,   Doc won't play his best enough to win.

He'll play Bass
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 20, 2013, 09:45:46 PM
[dang], are we playing the Heat again?  They're getting every call, and we ain't gettin nuthin!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:46:21 PM
Doc go big. Move Green to the 3 and put White in. Crawford stinks!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tgreanier on March 20, 2013, 09:46:57 PM
[dang], are we playing the Heat again?  They're getting every call, and we ain't gettin nuthin!

Dude, this is NOT on the refs. This is pathetic coaching and pathetic execution. Celtics are somehow making the Pelicans look elite.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticSooner on March 20, 2013, 09:47:09 PM
The guards on this team just don't score enough. Too much pressure on the wings and bigs to do it all on offense.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
Greens gotta put the ball on the floor
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 20, 2013, 09:48:32 PM
throwing the game away again ,  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 09:48:53 PM
Terrible quarter
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 09:49:13 PM
Horrible qtr
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 09:50:16 PM
A 12 point quarter against the Hornets WOW
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: JoT on March 20, 2013, 09:50:33 PM
12 points in a quarter is unacceptable, seriously.
This team will either win it the hard way or lose a game that could have been won.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: dinome18 on March 20, 2013, 09:51:24 PM
No rebounding again!!! 32-20 ugh
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:53:47 PM
No rebounding again!!! 32-20 ugh

When you play small...
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 20, 2013, 09:54:11 PM
They have NOBODY in the paint and all we do is chuck jumpers
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Who on March 20, 2013, 09:55:05 PM
Jeff Green should be able to take Ryan Anderson wherever and whenever he wants. Gotta attack that.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 09:55:52 PM
Jeff Green should be able to take Ryan Anderson wherever and whenever he wants. Gotta attack that.

Looks tired. No effort on rebounds.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 09:56:11 PM
Please put Pierce back in after this timeout Doc
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: dinome18 on March 20, 2013, 09:56:34 PM
So, what's the advantage of small ball? no scoring or rebounding? Cool!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 09:57:14 PM
A classic Glen Rivers colapse
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tgreanier on March 20, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
We are losing to this team. Just kill me now.

(http://thefarmclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/new-orleans-pelicans.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: dinome18 on March 20, 2013, 09:59:13 PM
This team can play such poor,poor basketball at times. Really sad.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:00:05 PM
Doc trying to get Austin that bonus for team wins.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 20, 2013, 10:00:12 PM
This is an embarrassment, it's amazing that after what happened against the Heat the team comes out and does this.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Shamrocker on March 20, 2013, 10:00:45 PM
Jason Terry does noting for me. What a colossal disappointment. 
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: celticslove on March 20, 2013, 10:01:02 PM
we just have the habit on making Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ty teams look elite.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:01:11 PM
What is thise lineup???????

Call a timeout!!! OMG
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:01:20 PM
By the way, Pierce is now the PF. :P


I hate how Doc Rivers coaches this team.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: aporel#18 on March 20, 2013, 10:01:32 PM
are we tanking for the 8th seed?

disgusting brand of basketball all 2nd half

Come on Celtics, get alive!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Who on March 20, 2013, 10:01:52 PM
Is Avery Bradley playing less minutes?

It feels like he has lost some playing time to Jordan Crawford.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:03:25 PM
Notice how NO uses timeouts
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 10:04:13 PM
Is Avery Bradley playing less minutes?

It feels like he has lost some playing time to Jordan Crawford.

Im seeing the same thing. I think Doc is testing Crawford to see if he can trust him down the strech
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:04:33 PM
Notice how NO uses timeouts

and their big men...
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:05:25 PM
Notice how NO uses timeouts

and their big men...

Haha
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Shamrocker on March 20, 2013, 10:05:33 PM
Is Green done for the night?
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:05:57 PM
Is Avery Bradley playing less minutes?

It feels like he has lost some playing time to Jordan Crawford.

Im seeing the same thing. I think Doc is testing Crawford to see if he can trust him down the strech

No way a good coach uses that bum in his regular playoff rotation :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticSooner on March 20, 2013, 10:07:55 PM
Awesome play by AB
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Who on March 20, 2013, 10:08:18 PM
Haha, oh boy, New Orleans are a really lousy ball club.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: TenaciousD on March 20, 2013, 10:08:23 PM
Gosh-awful shooting from the backcourt:  Bard -Jet- Craw a combined 4/19 (zilch from downtown).  THere's your differential
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:08:33 PM
What a play by Avery
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:10:00 PM
Green is on the bench.....
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticSooner on March 20, 2013, 10:10:11 PM
Captain!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Who on March 20, 2013, 10:10:12 PM
Terrible defense by Aminu.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tgreanier on March 20, 2013, 10:10:24 PM
Thanks Cap.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:10:27 PM
I know this offense. Give it to Pierce and pray.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:11:06 PM
Pierce!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: hpantazo on March 20, 2013, 10:12:43 PM
so....what happened to Green?
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:13:07 PM
Haha, oh boy, New Orleans are a really lousy ball club.

Davis not playing the 5 spot hurts their rotations. Anderson or Davis?
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Surferdad on March 20, 2013, 10:20:20 PM
Pierce foul on Anderson was the worst possible outcome but Ryan bailed him out by missing one!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 10:20:26 PM
Please not another OT.

Bass a key role in this one -- good job by Doc leaving him in there.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:20:40 PM
Seems like we are always going down to the final shot.

Not sure if that is good or bad coaching? :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 10:21:35 PM
I hope they don't just wind the clock down. Run something and get a open look and don't worry about draining the clock
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tgreanier on March 20, 2013, 10:22:19 PM
Was it just me or did like everyone know there was no way all 3 of those foul shots would go in.

Still no excuse for a dumb penalty.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on March 20, 2013, 10:22:40 PM
Green has consistently shown he's terrible at the inbound pass, and Doc keeps putting him in that assignment.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:23:21 PM
 :P
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: get_banners on March 20, 2013, 10:23:58 PM
The Captain hasn't helped us much down the stretch. Settling for 2 jumpers and fouling on a 3.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 10:24:09 PM
At least there won't be an OT.  Be very disappointing to lose tonight -- can't afford these losses to bad teams. 
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tonyto3690 on March 20, 2013, 10:24:18 PM
What a stupid freaking defensive play by Pierce.

Then he chokes it and forces up a contested fadaway jumper.  Terrible execution.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticSooner on March 20, 2013, 10:25:08 PM
Terrible loss.  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Surferdad on March 20, 2013, 10:25:46 PM
Awful.  :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tgreanier on March 20, 2013, 10:26:20 PM
Idiots.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:26:37 PM
Doc earning that top coach contract  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Galeto on March 20, 2013, 10:26:45 PM
KG has to block out there.  Put a body on someone instead of just standing flatfooted.  As he's lost his great athleticism, he hasn't made it up with fundamentals in rebounding. 
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Surferdad on March 20, 2013, 10:26:48 PM
What a stupid freaking defensive play by Pierce.

Then he chokes it and forces up a contested fadaway jumper.  Terrible execution.
Big head
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Neurotic Guy on March 20, 2013, 10:26:59 PM
No way that's not a basket.

Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 20, 2013, 10:28:25 PM
predicted this,  poor coaching and poor defense.  Mental collapse


another game thrown away.


Celtics can't finish ,  HEAT can finish .... :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 20, 2013, 10:28:33 PM
Doc, you are a dope!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: droopdog7 on March 20, 2013, 10:29:44 PM
Seriously, that was on kg.  Didnt block out and didn't jump.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: get_banners on March 20, 2013, 10:29:45 PM
horrible loss. terrible plays by pierce down the stretch. you can't settle for contested jumpers and foul on a 3. also, who the heck was supposed to block out davis?
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: CelticSooner on March 20, 2013, 10:29:51 PM
Now 12-21 on the road this season. That is pretty terrible.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 20, 2013, 10:30:01 PM
I'm furious about this, 2 losses to the bobcats and hornets in a week
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tonyto3690 on March 20, 2013, 10:30:19 PM
Looked free of the rim.  And even if it wasn't, it was so minisicule that you can't count on getting bailed out like that.  Maybe KG should have freaking boxed out instead of squatting and watching the basketball like a dope.  I love KG but that was just terrible.  Davis just went right over him for an easy tip in.  No contest.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Surferdad on March 20, 2013, 10:30:25 PM
Doc, you are a dope!!!
No it was bad execution by the players.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: WeMadeIt17 on March 20, 2013, 10:30:33 PM
Awful. So annoying. How to we go from looking so good to losing to the hornets.. So pathetic.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Celtics4ever on March 20, 2013, 10:30:40 PM
Joey Crawford blows a call that costs a game even using replay who would have guessed it.

The man oozes incompetence.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: fitzhickey on March 20, 2013, 10:31:05 PM
are you kidding...
 :-[
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: ejk3489 on March 20, 2013, 10:31:24 PM
Lost the easiest game of this 3-game road trip...not good.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: hpantazo on March 20, 2013, 10:31:34 PM
Joey Crawford blows a call that costs a game even using replay who would have guessed it.

The man oozes incompetence.

gotta dissgree there, that was a good call, the celtics blew the game and played poorly
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: dinome18 on March 20, 2013, 10:31:45 PM
Team continue to have atrocious loses!!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Galeto on March 20, 2013, 10:32:30 PM
Doc has to start playing Randolph more to some rebounding on the floor.  Outrebounded again by double digits.  This is ridiculous.  KG isn't even a good rebounder anymore.  He and this team needs help on the boards.  It's too hard to win when you're outboarded every freaking game by a ton.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: tonyto3690 on March 20, 2013, 10:32:43 PM
Pierce blew it with that lost shot and foul on a 3 point shooter (Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.????)
KG blew it with a p--- poor awful box out letting Davis get an easy tip in.

Doc blew it with some terrible late game coaching and that last play drawn up... I realize you're backed up against the wall but there was NOTHING going.  It was a Lee half court shot, a KG fadaway jumper (no time) or an alley oop to Green into a guy waiting.  Two of those "options" aren't even options.  Come on.  What was even more brutal was that abomination of a play that Pierce bricked.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 20, 2013, 10:32:50 PM
That is not suppose to happen to a veteran team
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: WeMadeIt17 on March 20, 2013, 10:33:31 PM
Bench lost this one though. 17 points from the Bench. 13 of them from Jeff Green. What did we sign Jet for? Oh yeah bench scoring... Well so much for that.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Shamrocker on March 20, 2013, 10:33:59 PM
Jeff Green personifies this team-- inconsistent. Terrible, terrible loss. These types of performances, this late in the season, are unacceptable. 
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: jambr380 on March 20, 2013, 10:35:55 PM
Pretty terrible - Pierce was really leading the charge down the stretch until his last couple of plays on o and d. At least our draft position is looking better and better...
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: KGs Knee on March 20, 2013, 10:37:07 PM
Yikes, decided to watch a movie at halftime, thinking the game was in the bag; well, at least I didn't have to witness the meltdown.

This team just continues to confound me.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: aporel#18 on March 20, 2013, 10:37:53 PM
Good night, here's hoping they have some good practices and learn how to switch/rotate on defense.

Tough night to stay late, the team was flat.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: WeMadeIt17 on March 20, 2013, 10:42:21 PM
Games like this are just annoying to me. I don't get it. How this team can't close teams out? We better go out and beat up on the mavs. Cause the grizzlies are a tough team to play on the road.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: blink on March 20, 2013, 10:44:41 PM
Doc, you are a dope!!!
No it was bad execution by the players.

absolutely.  if KG can't block out in that situation, you can't blame doc.  KG knows what he needs to do.

honestly, another poor shoot day for bradley and jet.  combined 2-17.  that isn't going to get it done.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Kuberski33 on March 20, 2013, 10:52:23 PM
Who was worse tonight - Terry, Wilcox or Lee?  Green goes scoreless the last 18 minutes.  2nd worst loss of the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: butterbeanlove on March 20, 2013, 10:52:41 PM
Yikes, decided to watch a movie at halftime, thinking the game was in the bag; well, at least I didn't have to witness the meltdown.

This team just continues to confound me.

Turned it . Off at halftime to catch up on the Americans

It was obvious from the opening tip we w e 're mailing it In.

Glad I didn't waste another h our on that
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Kuberski33 on March 20, 2013, 10:54:05 PM
Seriously Wilcox has sucked the last 2 games. 
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: TenaciousD on March 20, 2013, 11:08:35 PM
Bench lost this one though. 17 points from the Bench. 13 of them from Jeff Green. What did we sign Jet for? Oh yeah bench scoring... Well so much for that.
Uh-huh.  Final plays would not have been an issue if the club had'nt shot so poorly.  THe inability to get the ball in the hole is worrisome.  Or the insane confidence to keep chucking when you dont have it...
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: TenaciousD on March 20, 2013, 11:11:08 PM
ps.  Not jsut one game. its the end game vs MIA, the prior loss to Charlotte and also those OT games that could have been closed out if they could convert on a s few as one of 3 possessions.   Its there any team in the league that has more trouble getting a bucket down the stretch.  This will be their downfall come the playoffs.   
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 20, 2013, 11:41:08 PM
Yikes, decided to watch a movie at halftime, thinking the game was in the bag; well, at least I didn't have to witness the meltdown.

This team just continues to confound me.

Turned it . Off at halftime to catch up on the Americans

It was obvious from the opening tip we w e 're mailing it In.

Glad I didn't waste another h our on that

You guys are the lucky ones. I actually paused my movie to continue watching the game, big mistake.
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: kgainez on March 21, 2013, 12:28:11 AM
i barely wanna go to the play offs now
save myself the embarassment smh
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: cltc5 on March 21, 2013, 12:30:06 AM
playoffs cant get here soon enough
Title: Re: Celtics (36-30) at Hornets (22-46) 3/20
Post by: Chief on March 21, 2013, 01:12:55 PM
Bench lost this one though. 17 points from the Bench. 13 of them from Jeff Green. What did we sign Jet for? Oh yeah bench scoring... Well so much for that.

Doc played three shooting guards (all under 6'4), a sf at pf, and a 6'6 pf at center. I wonder why the bench struggled.