There might not be a worse matchup in the league for the Celtics than the Grizzlies.
I expect KG to cover Gasol and Collins to cover Randolph
I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option.
homer as I am , I'm finding excuses to do other things rather than sit though more ho hum , boring losses .
I will never give up the dream that the Celtics can make their way through the Playoffs. I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option. (And I thought last year, with the lockout, was hard...)
TP, FL, on the writeup. Great job, as always.
Much like most of the posters, It has been hard for me to watch games too.I agree with you about the fresher legs competing with Miami, but my conundrum is, I also feel you achieve what you are practicing for, and right now we are practicing for failure.
I often watch the 1st quarter up to some point, usually to the point of where the subs start coming in, if I can take it that long. Then, if they're getting owned, I click off and click back somewhere in the middle to the end of the 2nd. If the game is close, I watch, but if it's getting away, I click off then back on somewhere near middle to late third.
Lather rinse repeat.
At this point I want us to get the 8th seed. Rest KG/PP A LOT over the rest of the season. Play cHeat right away, when legs are fresh. Get a better draft choice. Win/Win.
I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option. (And I thought last year, with the lockout, was hard...)
In some twisted way, it seems I had more fun watching that miserable squads from the pre-Garnett era than watching this season's team. Not sure why.I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option. (And I thought last year, with the lockout, was hard...)
This is pretty much how I feel, and it's why I mostly just don't watch. If I do watch a game, it's usually after the fact when I know the team won and played well against decent opposition.
That hasn't happened for a while so it's been a couple weeks since I watched a game.
Entertainment should never be a chore. Being a good fan does not, in my opinion, mean you have to be a masochist. I will never agree with the people who say that real fans watch every game even when it's painful. That's stupid.
In some twisted way, it seems I had more fun watching that miserable squads from the pre-Garnett era than watching this season's team. Not sure why.I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option. (And I thought last year, with the lockout, was hard...)
This is pretty much how I feel, and it's why I mostly just don't watch. If I do watch a game, it's usually after the fact when I know the team won and played well against decent opposition.
That hasn't happened for a while so it's been a couple weeks since I watched a game.
Entertainment should never be a chore. Being a good fan does not, in my opinion, mean you have to be a masochist. I will never agree with the people who say that real fans watch every game even when it's painful. That's stupid.
In some twisted way, it seems I had more fun watching that miserable squads from the pre-Garnett era than watching this season's team. Not sure why.I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option. (And I thought last year, with the lockout, was hard...)
This is pretty much how I feel, and it's why I mostly just don't watch. If I do watch a game, it's usually after the fact when I know the team won and played well against decent opposition.
That hasn't happened for a while so it's been a couple weeks since I watched a game.
Entertainment should never be a chore. Being a good fan does not, in my opinion, mean you have to be a masochist. I will never agree with the people who say that real fans watch every game even when it's painful. That's stupid.
In some twisted way, it seems I had more fun watching that miserable squads from the pre-Garnett era than watching this season's team. Not sure why.I am still cheering the team on, BUT...it is becoming very hard to sit through a game. Watching has become more work than fun...making doing almost anything else seem like a better option. (And I thought last year, with the lockout, was hard...)
This is pretty much how I feel, and it's why I mostly just don't watch. If I do watch a game, it's usually after the fact when I know the team won and played well against decent opposition.
That hasn't happened for a while so it's been a couple weeks since I watched a game.
Entertainment should never be a chore. Being a good fan does not, in my opinion, mean you have to be a masochist. I will never agree with the people who say that real fans watch every game even when it's painful. That's stupid.
Thats how I feel but I think part of it has to do with the disappointment over this teams underachievement. We didn't really expect much from the pre-Garnett teams anyway, this one we did so theres the disappointment/anger as a fan that makes watching these games worse.
Mark Murphy @Murf56 29m
Lee out tonight due to ankle sprain. Hopes to play vs Knicks Tuesday.
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Expecting both Kevin Garnett and Courtney Lee to sit out tonight here in Memphis. Nothing official..details to come. #JustReadingTeaLeaves
Very lucky Gasol and Randolph are hurt. Ed Davis is very good though.
They are killing us on the boards. Doc, please put in rebounders.
They are killing us on the boards. Doc, please put in rebounders.
We have those?
Ahhh, Wilcox was a clear two strides ahead of the furthest Grizzly defender coming back in transition and no pass.
Scal: "here we go again with the replays"
Scal: "here we go again with the replays"
I think Mike suggested they only get 30 seconds up make up their mind. I sincerely hope that comes to fruition soon.
Scal: "here we go again with the replays"
I think Mike suggested they only get 30 seconds up make up their mind. I sincerely hope that comes to fruition soon.
I don't understand what can possibly take them so long to review every time, and on top of it they usually make the wrong call in the end.
They are killing us on the boards. Doc, please put in rebounders.
I love the Celtics. Always have. But the way Doc coaches makes me sick.
When you have an undersized pf playing center, a sf playing pf, and a small sg playing sf;
You can't expect to win very much.
Too bad Danny didn't bring in some big men to help. :P
When you have an undersized pf playing center, a sf playing pf, and a small sg playing sf;
You can't expect to win very much.
Too bad Danny didn't bring in some big men to help. :P
This team is beyond frustrating
When you have an undersized pf playing center, a sf playing pf, and a small sg playing sf;
You can't expect to win very much.
Too bad Danny didn't bring in some big men to help. :P
Dont classify white and randolph as bigs?? Becuase yeh...... they have done heaps for us..........
Doc "small ball" Rivers!
Doc "small ball" Rivers!
Would it be possible for Jeff Green to get some touches?
Doc said earlier in an interview.
"I don't give minutes, They earn minutes."
How the hell can they "earn" the minutes if you don't give them any minutes?
Twill played good in his short stint tonight, but Doc takes him out after 2 minutes.
SMH
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
we should at least put Bradley on Bayless
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
we should at least put Bradley on Bayless
Doc's philosophy: If it's broke, don't fix it.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
we should at least put Bradley on Bayless
Doc's philosophy: If it's broke, don't fix it.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
yep. a clown coulda won with that talent.
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
Doesn't trust or like big men.
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
Doesn't trust or like big men.
If KG and PP call it quits will DA ask doc to hit the road or let the ship sink with him?
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
yep. a clown coulda won with that talent.
And let Tony Allen rot on the bench. He is very happy in Memphis.
Crawford looks like he is in "hero mode". Going to force the issue and play selfish ball.
Crawford looks like he is in "hero mode". Going to force the issue and play selfish ball.
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
Doesn't trust or like big men.
If KG and PP call it quits will DA ask doc to hit the road or let the ship sink with him?
He won't have to choose, Doc will bail as soon as KG and Pierce are done
All three should go. Why sit through another year of 500 bball and a 7 seed. Should have got assets when we could have.it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
Doesn't trust or like big men.
If KG and PP call it quits will DA ask doc to hit the road or let the ship sink with him?
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
You do realise we most likely would have 3 peated if knee injuries didnt **** us over.....
Kg's knee holds up. We dont lose to orlando
Perkins knee holds up we beat the lakers.
You cant blame doc.
I would like to see what your reaction would be if lebron went down with a knee injury. would you have the same talk that he has a team that should win 5 in
a row
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
You do realise we most likely would have 3 peated if knee injuries didnt **** us over.....
Kg's knee holds up. We dont lose to orlando
Perkins knee holds up we beat the lakers.
You cant blame doc.
I would like to see what your reaction would be if lebron went down with a knee injury. would you have the same talk that he has a team that should win 5 in
a row
Did you notice Hollins made half-time adjustments with his line-ups?
I can't remember the last time the Celtics did that.
So true. When reporters ask Doc in the postgame presser, "Did you consider making halftime adjustments?" His response is always, "No, we just weren't running our stuff."
He's terrible. Danny handed him a team almost any coach in the league could have won multiple titles with. And he only got 1. He will be exposed, for what he is, when KG retires.
You do realise we most likely would have 3 peated if knee injuries didnt **** us over.....
Kg's knee holds up. We dont lose to orlando
Perkins knee holds up we beat the lakers.
You cant blame doc.
I would like to see what your reaction would be if lebron went down with a knee injury. would you have the same talk that he has a team that should win 5 in
a row
whoa whoa whoa. we shoulda won that series regardless. we had a double digit lead in the 4th quarter of game 7 and BLEW IT due to DOCS STUPIDITY! i will cut him some slack in 09 though.
I can't believe I'm still watching this game. What's wrong with me?!?
18 point deficit with 7 plus minutes left. This is over.
I know Terrence Williams had a big bandwagon when he played a few games here for some reason but he has seriously showed me nothing since then. He looks so bad that I wish we didn't even have him signed for next season.Too much of a project for a here and now team like the Celtics. Talented player though.
Badly officiated game from the start.
We started out great, but the calls just killed us.
Game over.
This team needs a slap in the face.
Mostly Doc.
Pathetic.
Offensive rebound and a score. Bigs that can rebound. This game, called basketball, can be simple sometimes.
Badly officiated game from the start.
We started out great, but the calls just killed us.
Game over.
This team needs a slap in the face.
Mostly Doc.
Pathetic.
I don't think Doc knows how to work the refs, it seems he has developed a lot of bad relationships with refs around the league and it really affects the calls we get especially with Pierce...he takes a lot of contact and doesn't get as many trips to the line as he should.
It's going to be really depressing paying Bass and Terry over 12mil/year combined for the next two seasons....
Jeff Green is still playing. The guy is invisible.
Jeff Green is still playing. The guy is invisible.3rd straight so-so game since his explosion against Miami.
If you notice your Tommy point levels going up, I'm doing my best. :)
Why take Shav out?
WHY?
Celtics go big, they come storming back.
Crawford looks like he is in "hero mode". Going to force the issue and play selfish ball.
Celtics go big, they come storming back.
Celtics go big, they come storming back.
so WHITE and SHAVLIKa re signed through next year? so those guys along with wilcox are our bigs? wow. bass is no big and we do not know if KG is coming back. i like some of what i have seen from DJ but we need upgrades.
These refs been cheesin all game with these replays
Krook looks like a genius right now.
No KG, no Rondo... wonder how the Heat would fare without James 'n Wade.
No KG, no Rondo... wonder how the Heat would fare without James 'n Wade.
Not well, they are a two man team.
Celtics are not. Danny put together a very deep talented roster. We've went from great talent, to good talent, and now to ok competitive talent. If we are to compete now, it's going to be on the coach. He has not been doing well.
These refs been cheesin all game with these replays
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These refs been cheesin all game with these replays
Replay Cheese brought to you by Chris Smoove. SplaaaAAAaaaAAAaashhhh
Haha. C'mon Cuhh
Doc said earlier in an interview.
"I don't give minutes, They earn minutes."
How the hell can they "earn" the minutes if you don't give them any minutes?
Twill played good in his short stint tonight, but Doc takes him out after 2 minutes.
SMH
so WHITE and SHAVLIKa re signed through next year? so those guys along with wilcox are our bigs? wow. bass is no big and we do not know if KG is coming back. i like some of what i have seen from DJ but we need upgrades.
Still got Sully!!!
Doc said earlier in an interview.
"I don't give minutes, They earn minutes."
How the hell can they "earn" the minutes if you don't give them any minutes?
Twill played good in his short stint tonight, but Doc takes him out after 2 minutes.
SMH
IMO, White and Randolph earned minutes.
Doc gets a fourth quarter tech. Decides the game... in Memphis's favor. >:(That tech was after yet another horrible call by the refs. The refs deserve plenty of scorn for tonight - they were just awful. I'm surprised Doc or Pierce didn't get ejected tonight, given how bad the calls were.
Doc said earlier in an interview.
"I don't give minutes, They earn minutes."
How the hell can they "earn" the minutes if you don't give them any minutes?
Twill played good in his short stint tonight, but Doc takes him out after 2 minutes.
SMH
IMO, White and Randolph earned minutes.
I think so too. But watch, they're not gonna get any minutes on the next game.
Unless it's a blowout in the Knicks favor.
Big ups to tha bench for bringing it back. Doc should learn to trust his players and not rely so much on tha vets.
I would also like to see him stay with what works on tha court against whoever we play for longer than 2 minutes.
Doc said earlier in an interview.
"I don't give minutes, They earn minutes."
How the hell can they "earn" the minutes if you don't give them any minutes?
Twill played good in his short stint tonight, but Doc takes him out after 2 minutes.
SMH
IMO, White and Randolph earned minutes.
I think so too. But watch, they're not gonna get any minutes on the next game.
Unless it's a blowout in the Knicks favor.
Of course not. I really don't understand why not, however.
Big ups to tha bench for bringing it back. Doc should learn to trust his players and not rely so much on tha vets.
I would also like to see him stay with what works on tha court against whoever we play for longer than 2 minutes.
Agreed.
But you know doc, he'd rather keep his players happy with minutes than go with whats working.
Doc "I don't make adjustments" Rivers
Doc "I believe in basketball gods" Rivers
Doc said earlier in an interview.
"I don't give minutes, They earn minutes."
How the hell can they "earn" the minutes if you don't give them any minutes?
Twill played good in his short stint tonight, but Doc takes him out after 2 minutes.
SMH
IMO, White and Randolph earned minutes.
I think so too. But watch, they're not gonna get any minutes on the next game.
Unless it's a blowout in the Knicks favor.
Of course not. I really don't understand why not, however.
If only I could be in Doc's brain when he's coaching..
I never understands his rotations, EVER.
I never understand why he wont ride the hot hand.
I never understand why he doesn't make adjustments.
Look at the Grizzlies tonight, Bayless was hot and they kept going to him.
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
Shav 9mins +11- 2pts, block and many shot alters, 4rbs.
White 7mins +14- 4pts, 1ast, 2rbs, 4 blocks (yes, 4).
Wont see another minute unless there is a blowout. Doc is a moron b/c every time those guys get mins they produce.
16mins they get us 6pts, 5 blocks (many other altered shots), 6rbs, and an assist!
it's amazing that Doc has such a hard time trusting new players enough to give them playing time, but he trusts Crawford right off the bat, and the dude is completely out of control on the floor!
boggles my mind too
Shav 9mins +11- 2pts, block and many shot alters, 4rbs.
White 7mins +14- 4pts, 1ast, 2rbs, 4 blocks (yes, 4).
Wont see another minute unless there is a blowout. Doc is a moron b/c every time those guys get mins they produce.
16mins they get us 6pts, 5 blocks (many other altered shots), 6rbs, and an assist!
Krook looks like a genius right now.
Credit where credit's due