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Title: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: FLCeltsFan on October 08, 2013, 10:24:39 PM
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New York Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1)
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
7:30 PM ET
TV: NBA-TV, CSNNE, MSG
Preseason Game #2, Home Game #2
Dunkin Donuts Center
Providence, RI

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Celtics Roster

Chris Babb
Brandon Bass
Damen Bell-Holter
Keith Bogans
Avery Bradley
MarShon Brooks
Jordan Crawford
Vitor Faverani
Jeff Green
Kris Humphries
Courtney Lee
Kelly Olynyk
Phil Pressey
Rajon Rondo
DeShawn Sims
Jared Sullinger
Kammron Taylor
Gerald Wallace

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (ACL)  out
Jordan Crawford (death in family)  out
MarShon Brooks (head)  questionable

Player to Watch
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Phil Pressey logged a DNP in the Celtics first game vs the Raptors but Coach Stevens said that he will see extended playing time in this game.  He was the last player on the court after practice on Tuesday preparing for it. 

Honorable MentionKris Humphries.  Kris wasn't happy with his rebounding after Monday's game and so it will be interesting to see if he goes a bit harder to the boards. 

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Knicks Roster

Cole Aldridge
Carmelo Anthony
Andrea Bargnani
Tyson Chandler
Ike Diogu
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Raymond Felton
Tim Hardaway Jr
CJ Leslie
Kenyon Martin
Toure Murry
Josh Powell
Pablo Prigioni
Iman Shumpert
JR Smith
Chris Smith
Amare Stoudemire
Jeremy Tyler
Beno Udrih
Metta World Peace

Injuries
Carmelo Anthony (shoulder) questionable
Iman Shumpert (shoulder) questionable
JR Smith (Knee)  questionable
Amare Stoudemire (knees)  out

Player to Watch

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Tyson Chandlerwill be key for the Knicks because of the Celtics lack of size inside.  Will the Celtics counter Chandler's size with more Fav, or will they throw Humpries or Sully inside to see how they fare against him? 

Honorable Mention:  Metta World Peace After being amnestied by the Lakers, the player formerly known as Ron Artest will get another chance with the Knicks.  I'm almost looking forward to seeing what happens to a team with both Artest and JR Smith on it. 

Keys for the Celtics
Once again, Brad Stevens will be experimenting with lineups and watching for combinations that work the best.  Players will need to work together to try to build chemistry as they become more familiar with each other.

After Monday's game, the coach mentioned that they would need to work on defense and positioning.  The Celtics need to defend better and they need to work on being in the right spot for the rotations.  That will come in time as they learn the system and each other better. 

Play hard and execute.  Have fun.  Get better. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 08, 2013, 11:14:06 PM
lets go!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: fitzhickey on October 08, 2013, 11:51:23 PM
c'mon Pressey :)
TP
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: D.o.s. on October 09, 2013, 02:16:16 AM
A'Mare's actually going to play?

I'll believe it when I see it.


BOLD PREDICTIONS:
Brandon Bass scores more points than Jeff Green.
Tim Hardaway Jr. shoots under .500 from the field and 100% from the line (after a pair of and-one baskets).
Courtney Lee ends up with more steals than 3pts made.
Andrea Bargiani grabs double-digit rebounds... because this is the preseason.



Also, thoughts to Crawford. Death in the family is always a hard thing to deal with.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on October 09, 2013, 04:15:40 AM
Olynyk v. Bargnani round 1?I`m guessing with Pressey at the point we look very coherent unit  offense but get eaten alive on defense. Green wakes up, Oly top scores, and we get beaten in overtime anyway.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Celtics18 on October 09, 2013, 09:16:02 AM
I can't wait.  I'm heading down to the "Dunk" tonight to catch the ball game. 

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 10:13:16 AM
Looking forward to seeing this Melo (SF), Bargnani (PF) and T.Chandler (C) frontcourt.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 10:52:50 AM
Cant wait to see what pressey can do. Cant wait to see olynyk and sully duo again. Bargs vs oly. Should be interesting
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: beklog on October 09, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
wow looking forward to Pressy-Green-Wallace-Sully-KO line up
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Clench123 on October 09, 2013, 11:43:24 AM
Another loss but I'm really looking forward to this
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: More Banners on October 09, 2013, 12:17:51 PM
wow looking forward to Pressy-Green-Wallace-Sully-KO line up

Perhaps our most talented lineup with the best ball movement.

Suspect Wallace would end up taking the most shots, and that's not what I would want.

I think (hope?) Rondo could make that lineup look really, really good after the all star break, though.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 12:57:46 PM
would like to seen green play better i don't know what to expect from pressey, lets rebound the ball better.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Snakehead on October 09, 2013, 01:01:00 PM
I'm hoping Humphries gets more boards.

I thought he was hustling and playing well, and when I saw how few rebounds he had in the 2nd half I was pretty surprised.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on October 09, 2013, 01:14:46 PM
I miss Pierce.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 02:01:03 PM
I miss Pierce.

Me too :'( :'(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: WeMadeIt17 on October 09, 2013, 04:33:47 PM
Excited i get to watch tonight. Wanna see what these guys have in order.

Pressey
Wallace
Hump
Favarni
KO
Green
Lee

and is brooks playing? I saw someone said he left practice.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 05:33:07 PM
Love to see Hump and El Hombre put an elbow drop or two on Meloman....  Heck...just for old times sake of stiring the pot a little.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 05:41:16 PM
Jeff green has to show up  and. STEP up ......

Please .
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 06:46:40 PM
TP, FL, great job as always.

Hoping for a fun game. Run, Baby, Run!

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: FLCeltsFan on October 09, 2013, 06:48:03 PM
Tonight's starters

 Bradley, Lee, Wallace, Bass, Sullinger

According to Chris Forsberg
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: butterbeanlove on October 09, 2013, 07:07:19 PM
Went to the game Monday, got to say my main takeaway was Wallace's passing. Much better passer than I had noticed (although I always liked his game, hated him as an opponent, but you know the rest).

Giddyup.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: clover on October 09, 2013, 07:16:12 PM
Excited i get to watch tonight. Wanna see what these guys have in order.

Pressey
Wallace
Hump
Favarni
KO
Green
Lee

and is brooks playing? I saw someone said he left practice.

Yes, Brooks is playing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 07:42:03 PM
jeff green coming off the bench!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 07:43:14 PM
Hey, I'm liking PJ Carlesimo on the comments. Good point about Kelly and Sully being coach sons.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 07:43:14 PM
SULLY RANGE!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 07:43:14 PM
#77 for Bargnani? Ugly.

Hmmm, Gheorghe Muresan. That is who the number reminds me of.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 07:44:43 PM
2nd on sully already ??? ???
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 07:45:07 PM
Ugh, that was depressing. Sully was right on Tyson and Felton lobs it up there anyway knowing Sully can't get anywhere near it. Bucket and the foul.

I hate not having a legitimate shot-blocker on the floor.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 07:46:42 PM
veteran plays by the Knicks... we better wake up, guys!

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 07:48:03 PM
omg bradley is clearly not a point  :-\
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 07:48:36 PM
Prigioni playing very good defense on Bradley.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 07:49:47 PM
Great job by Sullinger creating turnover. No need to respect Tyson Chandler when he is 20 feet from the basket. Cheat off of him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 07:49:50 PM
Sully stop!
they not falling
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 07:50:36 PM
Bass is just not good enough to start. IMO.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 07:50:46 PM
I'm really enjoying PJ's commentary on the telecast. Nice to have real insight for a change.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 07:51:49 PM
wallace is a beast !!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: vinnie on October 09, 2013, 07:52:18 PM
I love shrimp basketball
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 07:52:41 PM
alright Lee
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 07:52:57 PM
Bass is just not good enough to start. IMO.

Couldn't agree more.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 07:53:31 PM
please more of that Lee...drive in..cause your release looks strange!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 07:53:38 PM
Bass is just not good enough to start. IMO.
In the first game it looked like Stevens wanted to pair a rebounding big with a non-rebounder..

Sully or Humph + Bass or Olynyk

It looked like he was trying to avoid putting Bass and Olynyk on the floor at the same time because of their rebounding limitations.

So it might be Bass or Olynyk as starting PF.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 07:53:51 PM
I love shrimp basketball

no comprende amigo?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: vinnie on October 09, 2013, 07:53:57 PM
Wallace looks good. How long will it take for them to stop trying to pretend Avery Bradley has any clue about playing point guard?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 07:54:32 PM
If you told me Gerald was a better outside shooter that Lee, I probably say you were wrong. But you are not!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Eddie20 on October 09, 2013, 07:54:45 PM
Sully stop!
they not falling

He's 2-4.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 07:55:06 PM
Should anything be read into Green starting the night on the bench?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 07:55:39 PM
loved that play by Courtney Lee... attack the basket!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: vinnie on October 09, 2013, 07:55:40 PM
I love shrimp basketball

no comprende amigo?

Little guy basketball. No centers.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 07:55:40 PM
Bass is just not good enough to start. IMO.

Couldn't agree more.

TP
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 07:59:54 PM
Should anything be read into Green starting the night on the bench?


well, if might light a fire...he will probably be more aggressive...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 08:01:08 PM
Pressey looks scared
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 08:02:05 PM
we need a bucket
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 08:03:01 PM
what did brooks just do..he got that slow mo game!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 08:04:30 PM
come on HUMP
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 08:06:11 PM
how good is Olynyk??  His defense sukks??  no way man

The guy is not going to block shots but he is going to cause issues with his agility alone
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 08:07:25 PM
Pressey had some good plays the kid has great court vision.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 08:09:50 PM
I hate how much the bench players play in preseason.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:10:52 PM
Bass is just not good enough to start. IMO.

Couldn't agree more.

TP

Bass o matic
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 09, 2013, 08:12:44 PM
what a move by HUMp
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: vinnie on October 09, 2013, 08:14:12 PM
how good is Olynyk??  His defense sukks??  no way man

The guy is not going to block shots but he is going to cause issues with his agility alone

The guy he is guarding us about a half foot shorter and about 80 years old. Just saying.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 08:14:27 PM
Brooks thus far is pure disappointments. Just holds onto the ball and doesn't make quick decisions on the offensive end. 

Will be best used as a specialist , when the team goes dry in scoring at both starting and 1st unit off the bench stages
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:15:32 PM
green haters pay attention
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 08:15:44 PM
I'm sure she's a wonderful person, but I'm kinda getting sick of Abby Chin. #Free Dickerson....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:16:33 PM
I'm not gonna say it...nope......wait till after we loose
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:17:54 PM
I'm not gonna say it...nope......wait till after we loose

couldnt sit next to you at a live game

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:19:21 PM
nice dunk!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 09, 2013, 08:20:28 PM
Faverani for 3?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:21:54 PM
I'm not gonna say it...nope......wait till after we loose

couldnt sit next to you at a live game

Neither can my wife , if she can hep it
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 08:22:52 PM
Cole Aldrich looks quite bad out there. Continues to disappoint.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:23:08 PM
wow Bradley!!

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 08:23:58 PM
Faverani for 3?

He has FIBA 3-point range, he needs to work on his NBA range, though.

I'm loving how Coach Stevens is putting Green and Olynyk on guys who are shorter and difficult to defend like Shumpert and MWorldWar (he's old, but outside the paint he has an advantage). Talk about test and challenge your players.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:25:39 PM
Gerald
man we gonna surprise teams this season
they betta not sleep on us
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Endless Paradise on October 09, 2013, 08:26:26 PM
Faverani for 3?

He has FIBA 3-point range, he needs to work on his NBA range, though.


You were saying? hahahaha
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 08:27:08 PM
I loved that big lineup. KO, Hump, Green, Crash, and Bradley.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 08:28:25 PM
I love Vitor!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:29:05 PM
I loved that big lineup. KO, Hump, Green, Crash, and Bradley.

Best part is no Bass
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 08:29:53 PM
I loved that big lineup. KO, Hump, Green, Crash, and Bradley.

Best part is no Bass

TP, my friend.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 08:30:58 PM
Faverani for 3?

He has FIBA 3-point range, he needs to work on his NBA range, though.


You were saying? hahahaha

well, I'd love to be wrong, but he needs to work on his shooting range and consistency.  Here's your first TP for the timing  ;)

I'll take 3/4 from 3-point from Faverani any day.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 08:31:37 PM
Olynyk shouldn't be posting up Tyson. Take him to the high post.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 09, 2013, 08:33:04 PM
Great. More time stoppages.

Just let the refs make a call and leave it at that. Hate these stoppages for replays.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: hpantazo on October 09, 2013, 08:33:24 PM
Gerald Wallace shoots too much.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: AB_Celtic on October 09, 2013, 08:34:34 PM
Great defense from Wallace on Melo on that sequence.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 08:34:37 PM
Crash!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 09, 2013, 08:37:28 PM
Faverani doing some nice things out there.  Not just offensively, he had great help defense on one of the plays as well.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 08:38:08 PM
Well Vitor is a Superstar  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 08:38:22 PM
Pierce ISO. I call it, no wait...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 08:41:44 PM
Dear Danny Ainge,

       Bass and Lee are not very good.


                                        Thanks,
                                        Chief
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 08:42:41 PM
Pierce ISO. I call it, no wait...

 :-[ Sad but have a TP for the nostalgia or lack of. I hated that call even when The Captain sealed the quarter/game.

By the way, I love how they're running the floor. They'll probably be a lottery team, but they're already fun to watch.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:45:04 PM
cheering and rooting for Bass during the playoffs last season
he was our best player during our short run in the play offs

how soon we forget
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 08:46:27 PM
Bass is a great role player for a contender but on a rebuilding team he will get criticize.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: aporel#18 on October 09, 2013, 08:47:15 PM
Dear Danny Ainge,

       Bass and Lee are not very good.


                                        Thanks,
                                        Chief

At the very least, we need to play them to regain some trade value. They're not that bad, and hopefully some team thinks they are good and give the Celtics something good in return.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 08:47:42 PM
cheering and rooting for Bass during the playoffs last season
he was our best player during our short run in the play offs

how soon we forget

Best player on an old broken loss in the first round team.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Redz on October 09, 2013, 08:48:46 PM
All Vitor All the Time
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:50:02 PM
Bass is just the type of player we need.














To land Wiggins
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 08:50:25 PM
All Vitor All the Time

Vitor will lead us to victory.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 08:51:23 PM
Dear Danny Ainge,

       Bass and Lee are not very good.


                                        Thanks,
                                        Chief

At the very least, we need to play them to regain some trade value. They're not that bad, and hopefully some team thinks they are good and give the Celtics something good in return.

Players like these pose problems for coaches. They have some talent. And on some nights, they play like starters. But it's fool's gold. I'd rather have them off the team than worry they might start.

If I was sure, as a fan, they would never start or play large minutes, I'd have no problem with them.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:52:16 PM
All Vitor All the Time

Vitor will lead us to victory.


Indestructible   Amigo
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 08:54:24 PM
Dear Danny Ainge,

       Bass and Lee are not very good.


                                        Thanks,
                                        Chief

At the very least, we need to play them to regain some trade value. They're not that bad, and hopefully some team thinks they are good and give the Celtics something good in return.

Players like these pose problems for coaches. They have some talent. And on some nights, they play like starters. But it's fool's gold. I'd rather have them off the team than worry they might start.

If I was sure, as a fan, they would never start or play large minutes, I'd have no problem with them.

This. I happen to think CL is serviceable, but Bass, gosh, its time to move on for myriad of reasons, not least of which, he's impeding the development of KO and Sully. They need playing time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 08:54:55 PM
Vitor lol
i can see it now thread...

"Danny...trade Vitor before the deadline"..

book mark this
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: D.o.s. on October 09, 2013, 08:55:43 PM
20 Rebounds at the half.

22 points in the paint.

Nice.

Also, liking the ball movement and transition game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: blink on October 09, 2013, 08:57:17 PM
ok, I have to admit that I have liked what a I have seen from Wallace and Hump.
GW will obviously get a bit more freedom to play to his strengths this year and that is good for the C's.

overall it seems like we have a lot of unselfish players that are going to hustle and give 100%, but size is going to be a serious issue.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 08:59:19 PM
Vitor lol
i can see it now thread...

"Danny...trade Vitor before the deadline"..

book mark this

Hummmmm.......not sho sure I want to sit next to you neither..... :

INDESTRUCTIBLE ..... !   
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: beklog on October 09, 2013, 09:02:49 PM
Pierce ISO. I call it, no wait...

 :-[ Sad but have a TP for the nostalgia or lack of. I hated that call even when The Captain sealed the quarter/game.

By the way, I love how they're running the floor. They'll probably be a lottery team, but they're already fun to watch.

Go Celtics!

but we got a new PP in town that will lessen the pain for the captain's departure ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: manl_lui on October 09, 2013, 09:03:15 PM
why is sullinger taking so many threes?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 09:04:01 PM
Sully looks like an old vet.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 09:05:01 PM
So many stupid 3's this quarter.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: manl_lui on October 09, 2013, 09:05:23 PM
and how is that a foul on Jeff Green? Are you not allowed to breathe on players anymore? I definitely did not see a foul there
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 09:05:57 PM
Vitor lol
i can see it now thread...

"Danny...trade Vitor before the deadline"..

book mark this

Hummmmm.......not sho sure I want to sit next to you neither..... :

INDESTRUCTIBLE ..... !   


when reg season kicks in..dont leave ya boy out to dry
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: YoungOne87 on October 09, 2013, 09:06:15 PM
jacking threes like we are the knicks..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 09:09:19 PM
So many stupid 3's this quarter.

Reminds me of the Jim O'Brein Celtics. Bombs away.....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 09, 2013, 09:12:14 PM
So many stupid 3's this quarter.

Reminds me of the Jim O'Brein Celtics. Bombs away.....

(http://images.usatoday.com/sports/nba/_photos/2003-05-21-inside-obrien.jpg)

walker and o'brein

the good ole days


*sippin*
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 09:17:56 PM
This has gotten ugly.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Chief on October 09, 2013, 09:18:56 PM
So many stupid 3's this quarter.

Reminds me of the Jim O'Brein Celtics. Bombs away.....

(http://images.usatoday.com/sports/nba/_photos/2003-05-21-inside-obrien.jpg)

walker and o'brein

the good ole days


*sippin*

And the not so good days...

(http://espn.go.com/i/magazine/new/antoine_walker2.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 09:20:26 PM
Iman Shumpert is growing into a very good player.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 09:23:12 PM
So many stupid 3's this quarter.

Reminds me of the Jim O'Brein Celtics. Bombs away.....

(http://images.usatoday.com/sports/nba/_photos/2003-05-21-inside-obrien.jpg)

walker and o'brein

the good ole days


*sippin*

And the not so good days...

(http://espn.go.com/i/magazine/new/antoine_walker2.jpg)
And this guy. Loved him...Rather have had Joe Johnson though. Ugh, Chris Wallace.

(http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/1693185-guard-tony-delk-of-the-boston-celtics-shoots-a-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=gk47HnJ04wits70D%2BOUMxAzjdlM1rpwUn4O9XsTevLjjPS7xktV%2BbdvTPP%2Buqm%2FUqxiU2m%2FxBpMNErY6nk6wwdveMMUfZ1vAVMT0z8VAxAc%3D)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 09:28:10 PM
A lot of high percentage shots for NY.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 09:32:12 PM
Don't worry...

We'll get better

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Eric M VAN on October 09, 2013, 09:34:41 PM
Not watching but Jay King just tweeted Wallace has his foot wrapped in ice on the bench?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 09:35:41 PM
Don't worry...

We'll get better

Yup, after we land Wiggins or Parker
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Cman on October 09, 2013, 09:43:02 PM
Who's Chris Babb?
My, oh my. This is going to be a loooooong year.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:43:29 PM
Just got back from late night class...

What happened.. And why are we down so low...

Can someone please fill me in... who did well, and who flunked?

And why did Vitor just take a 3...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: celticslove on October 09, 2013, 09:44:01 PM
Don't worry...

We'll get better

Yup, after we land Wiggins or Parker
i think that's the plan.lol
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 09:46:22 PM
Aw shucks......it's just pre season

Plenty of time  whip this group into shape....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 09:47:29 PM
This Chris Babb kid can shoot the three. Like him thus far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: ronaldo943 on October 09, 2013, 09:48:11 PM
This Chris Babb kid can shoot the three. Like him thus far.

Same here, I love 3andD guys.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:48:35 PM
Chris Babb has made like 5 3 pointers.. And I've only been watching for 5 minutes...

We're making a come back.. Just need to defend, drive, and dish out to the players who are hot like Babb or Brooks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 09:49:14 PM
really like babb. unconscious 3 pt shooter
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:49:50 PM
PRESSEYYYY!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:50:25 PM
BABB FOR ANOTHER 3333333333!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:51:05 PM
101 to 98... Brooks got blocked, but it seems like he got fouled on his wrist. But eh clean block.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:51:30 PM
Another turn over... Travel.

Our possession with 1:09 left!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Endless Paradise on October 09, 2013, 09:52:05 PM
This game just became a game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: celticslove on October 09, 2013, 09:52:25 PM
wow this is a fun game
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:52:38 PM
Brad Stevens calling the time out. Another turn over on Powell with the T/O. Faverani had missed a mid range jumper, but it seems like we're making plenty of momentum.. NEVER COUNT THE CELTICS OUT!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 09:52:58 PM
lets sign babb
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Shamrocker on October 09, 2013, 09:53:16 PM
How good has PP been tonight! Like this Pressley kid too.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: kidspeedy on October 09, 2013, 09:53:27 PM
Vitor!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:54:09 PM
Chris Babb reminds me of Copeland... Good 3 and D type of guy with plenty of hustle...

Pressey> AB 7 assists 3 rebound and 11 points.

Faverani FOR THE SLAM!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 09:54:48 PM
I love this team.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:55:07 PM
PRESSEY WITH THE HARD DRIVE FOR ANOTHER LEFT HANDED LAY IN! THIS KID IS ON FIREEEEEEEE!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:55:37 PM
Game now 101-100. Us down by 1 with 22.4 seconds LEFT.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: sed522002 on October 09, 2013, 09:56:30 PM
Pressey > AB at the PG spot..plays good D too
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:56:35 PM
Sorry incorrect 101-102... We're leading, and there is 22.4 seconds left.

WE CAN WIN THIS. LETS DO IT CELTICS!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: blink on October 09, 2013, 09:57:09 PM
Who's Chris Babb?
My, oh my. This is going to be a loooooong year.

Babb is from Iowa State.  Great def player from last year's ISU squad.  Has good ball handling skills, and a good def player, a good rebounder for his size.  I think his game could transfer to the NBA pretty well if he keeps hitting the 3's.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 09:58:03 PM
Hardaway with the fade away now leads by 1.

Our possession with 8.2 seconds left... Lets see what we can DO!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 10:00:31 PM
Boston with 4.8. Intentional foul on Brooks...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 10:01:07 PM
Biting my finger nails...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: hpantazo on October 09, 2013, 10:01:17 PM
Nice stuff from Pressy and Vitor "Dunkerani" tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Monkhouse on October 09, 2013, 10:02:24 PM
Good hustle. Babb shouldn't have tried to drive it in... Should've let Brooks take the shot. He was open and seemed ready to go in.

Very good game, I'm so impressed with Vitor and Pressey... Wow these two guys are studs imo.

Same for KO/Sully.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: LarBrd33 on October 09, 2013, 10:06:28 PM
Only thing I took away from this game

(http://i.imgur.com/dX4MEdZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Snakehead on October 09, 2013, 10:07:53 PM
As others have said, Vitor and Pressey both impressed.

Vitor just runs the floor and catches the finishes very well.  And if he can hit that three he will be a very deadly open court player.

Pressey looked tentative at first but later started attacking, and though he through some wild passes, I liked what he was trying to do and he had some nice aggressive passes which will work well with this roster of bigs who really can run.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 10:08:08 PM
Good game.

-KO should shoot more
-Sully is a beast
-Wallace looks great
-Pressey should start
-Faverani give us great presence and he is a skilled offensive player.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: manl_lui on October 09, 2013, 10:08:19 PM
man, that was a good comeback! lost by 1 but that's ok, down 20 in the 4th quarter, came back AND took the lead...can't hate the team for heart even if it is a preseason.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: LarBrd33 on October 09, 2013, 10:09:12 PM
Our team should be fun this year.  A few of them would look really good in the D League
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 10:11:37 PM
Vitor should get more touches in the post he has some nice moves.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: slamtheking on October 09, 2013, 10:11:37 PM
takeaways:
- Love Vitor.   C's have themselves a real find here.
- Pressey got better as the game went.  would like to see him continue developing and if he can, he could be a solid backup for Rondo.
- Hump and Crash continue to look really solid.
- KO looks good but would like to see more shooting from him.
- Sully looks really good.
- AB looked better with his shot, D was solid but his ballhandling still stinks
- Green, Lee and Bass still look like non-contributors.
- Brooks has a long way to go before he's ready to be a rotation player
- Babb made a "hey don't forget about me" statement tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Snakehead on October 09, 2013, 10:11:50 PM
Good game.

-KO should shoot more


I agree with this.  So far I do have to say he is a great passer.  He should have had at least 2 assists that were mishandled (one being an absolute dime to a cutting Avery, who botched the layup) but I'm hoping to see more of his back to the basket game going forward.  I did like the drive off of the fake he had around the three pointline.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Snakehead on October 09, 2013, 10:13:41 PM
It's really too bad Avery can't be a better passer at this point.  If he was a better passer and how his three pointer is looking better, that'd basically be enough.

Right now he really needs to improve his passing or his ball handling so he can penetrate.  He just doesn't bring enough on offense.

I'll say this: we definitely can't play a backcourt of Avery and Lee, in my opinion.  There just is no offense created.  It's miserable.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Celtics4ever on October 09, 2013, 10:14:32 PM
Babb was a surprise to me.   I thought Pressey could play, he still needs work on screens and D but if he tightens up his passing just a bit he could be a backup PG with ease.  Vitor is a nice pickup.  Good to see AB shoot from other spots it really helps to spread the floor with his shot selection.   He is a SG though not a PG.

I thought Bass has looked lpst the last two games most of the time.

I think KO doesn't shoot more because he is afraid of being blocked.  Great player but I am sure that block by Chandler bothered him.   He is going to get blocked some this is the NBA let them rip.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Tr1boy on October 09, 2013, 10:16:13 PM
- Pressey really needed to fight through a game like this and clear the cowebs.

- I think we found a 3 pt specialist for the year. Babb was money

- Vitor was great in the end. Alot of energy and good length

- Brooks did good but man is he a hogg. I rarely passes the ball

- Good game by AB

- Green and Lee are still extremely rusty

- Sullinger had a bad game

- Olynyk is setting picks, passing, playing defense. But man he has to break through offensively.  Stevens has to forget Olynyk playing on the perimeter majority of the time. He needs to live under neath the basket like he did in college. Boost his confidence.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on October 09, 2013, 10:17:50 PM
I love what Bass brought to the team the last 2 years but right now is useless to have him on the court players like Sully, KO and Fav needs his minutes. Lee is completely useless.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: blink on October 09, 2013, 10:24:22 PM
I was really impressed with Vitor's hands.  He seemed to be able to control the ball really well as he was moving to the basket, and had good body control as well.  Yeah, he might not be a typical starting center, but at least he has some skills and the effort seems to be there.

Presse played well too.  If he can get his confidence going, and adjust to the more physical nature of the NBA he would be a good change of pace point guard.  He has quickness and if he can be a weapon getting to the rim it will sag the defense and give us more open 3's.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: beklog on October 09, 2013, 10:28:01 PM
I love what Bass brought to the team the last 2 years but right now is useless to have him on the court players like Sully, KO and Fav needs his minutes. Lee is completely useless.

Bass and Lee must go.. i hope we can package them for a Center that can rebound or a 3pt specialist
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: celticslove on October 09, 2013, 10:28:55 PM
I love what Bass brought to the team the last 2 years but right now is useless to have him on the court players like Sully, KO and Fav needs his minutes. Lee is completely useless.
me too he just look lost without KG in there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2013, 10:47:38 PM
Bass is starting to remind me somehow of the person he replaced.


Frustrating
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: D.o.s. on October 10, 2013, 12:25:10 AM
A'Mare's actually going to play?

I'll believe it when I see it.


BOLD PREDICTIONS:
Brandon Bass scores more points than Jeff Green.
Tim Hardaway Jr. shoots under .500 from the field and 100% from the line (after a pair of and-one baskets).
Courtney Lee ends up with more steals than 3pts made.
Andrea Bargiani grabs double-digit rebounds... because this is the preseason.



Also, thoughts to Crawford. Death in the family is always a hard thing to deal with.

A'mare Didn't play.

Jeff Green scored more points than Brandon Bass.

Tim Hardaway shot 6-10 from the field (and looked great). No And-1, unless I missed it.

Courtney Lee had no steals, and no three pointers.

Bargs grabbed three rebounds.

Ouch.

0%  Totally off.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 10, 2013, 02:39:26 AM
I looked back a couple pages and didn't see it mentioned, I will...


Marshon is a terrible defender, he was bad the entire time he was in there and his last defensive assignment missed cost us the game. He was so far away from Jr. the kid could have taken three shots before Brooks got to him! He says he worked extra hard on defense this summer... well his trainer needs to be fired b/c he still looks terrible. He got beat so many times that whatever he did offensively didn't matter! All the work everyone put in for that victory and the one guy EVERYONE knew would get the shot was left free. He was the hottest player on the floor, the guy who actually played when our better players were out there. Brooks just gives him a free shot. Credit to Jr. for hitting it but man was that some terrible defense! When you are that good offensively but can't get PT, it's time to work harder on what you can't do... any good defender will tell you that defense is mainly about effort, well it seems like Brooks' puts effort into NOT defending b/c I don't know how he is so bad at it. I had high hopes for him but if he can't play D any better, he doesn't deserve minutes! Even Crawford had to defend better last season for Doc to play him and I think for the most part he did, he will never be great at it but at least his effort is there. Brooks looks lazy out there, always well behind his man and then thinks b/c he is so long he can just reach out and contest the shot, looks like a case of counting on God given attributes w/o doing the work necessary to use them to their fullest potential! UGH!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: bello_man09 on October 10, 2013, 03:18:02 AM
i dont mind brooks  playing if we have a big lead, LOL..dude has that i am not going to pass face...lol...he does have bags of potential and can create his own shot... and he plays at his own pace its  not a bad thing but yes i have to agree with you on the defense....smh..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Celtics4ever on October 10, 2013, 04:24:28 AM
I think Bass is digging a doghouse.

I want to see Green at PF, Sully at C.  Wallace at SF, Bradley at SG and Pressey at PG once in the preseason.   Green has a quickness advantage at the four.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Ogaju on October 10, 2013, 04:48:17 AM
I looked back a couple pages and didn't see it mentioned, I will...


Marshon is a terrible defender, he was bad the entire time he was in there and his last defensive assignment missed cost us the game. He was so far away from Jr. the kid could have taken three shots before Brooks got to him! He says he worked extra hard on defense this summer... well his trainer needs to be fired b/c he still looks terrible. He got beat so many times that whatever he did offensively didn't matter! All the work everyone put in for that victory and the one guy EVERYONE knew would get the shot was left free. He was the hottest player on the floor, the guy who actually played when our better players were out there. Brooks just gives him a free shot. Credit to Jr. for hitting it but man was that some terrible defense! When you are that good offensively but can't get PT, it's time to work harder on what you can't do... any good defender will tell you that defense is mainly about effort, well it seems like Brooks' puts effort into NOT defending b/c I don't know how he is so bad at it. I had high hopes for him but if he can't play D any better, he doesn't deserve minutes! Even Crawford had to defend better last season for Doc to play him and I think for the most part he did, he will never be great at it but at least his effort is there. Brooks looks lazy out there, always well behind his man and then thinks b/c he is so long he can just reach out and contest the shot, looks like a case of counting on God given attributes w/o doing the work necessary to use them to their fullest potential! UGH!

I wonder when Shak will tell us how she feels about Marshon Brook's D? LOL Good take Shak.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Celtics4ever on October 10, 2013, 05:50:25 AM
Brooks had a nice block or two.   But he reaches with his arms on D instead of sliding his feet.   Until he fixes this fact his D will suffer.  Stay in front of your man, Marshon, it is that simple.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: j804 on October 10, 2013, 05:52:41 AM
Is Courtney going to ever be able to shoot the ball again?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 10, 2013, 07:48:59 AM
Trade Bass for a ". Big Mac value meal"

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Who on October 10, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
M.Brooks doesn't look like he has improved at all since he joined the NBA three years ago. Quickly losing all hope in him becoming a useful rotation caliber player.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Fafnir on October 10, 2013, 08:44:51 AM
M.Brooks doesn't look like he has improved at all since he joined the NBA three years ago. Quickly losing all hope in him becoming a useful rotation caliber player.
Nope hasn't gotten any better at team basketball.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: clover on October 10, 2013, 08:45:39 AM
M.Brooks doesn't look like he has improved at all since he joined the NBA three years ago. Quickly losing all hope in him becoming a useful rotation caliber player.

Yes. There's also a bizarre video of him at the other end of the court, lazily putting up a few shots while every other member of the team is surrounding Lee for the ceremony and song with his birthday cake. Add in his looking peeved that he Babb got the final shot last night, and I doubt Stevens have been impressed with his team attitude so far.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: slamtheking on October 10, 2013, 09:20:03 AM
Is Courtney going to ever be able to shoot the ball again?
the question isn't if he'll shoot the ball again -- he's still doing that -- and missing.  the question is can he start making shots again.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: j804 on October 10, 2013, 12:16:11 PM
Is Courtney going to ever be able to shoot the ball again?
the question isn't if he'll shoot the ball again -- he's still doing that -- and missing.  the question is can he start making shots again.
well yeah that's what I meant lol
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) Preseason Game 2 10/9
Post by: Snakehead on October 10, 2013, 12:48:57 PM
Not a fan of Brooks or Lee in the rotation.  So far neither really brings much to the table.  Neither can shoot threes or make their own shots reliably.  Brooks is also a pretty bad defender and Lee is overrated, in my opinion. 

If we are going to be playing Avery we need to pair him up with a guard who can do something on offense.  Crawford, Pressey, even Jeff Green at SG are better options right now.