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Title: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: FLCeltsFan on November 26, 2013, 10:59:10 PM
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Grizzlies (7-7)  at  Boston Celtics (6-10)
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #17,  Home Game #7
TV: CSNNE, SSO-MEM, NBA-LP 754(DTV),755(xfinity)
Radio:  WMFS, WZLX
TD Garden

(http://mall.ballparks.com/images/normal_boston_9086.jpg)

Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard
(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jordan_crawford.jpg)  vs  (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/mike_conley.jpg)
Jordan Crawford vs Mike Conley

Shooting Guard

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/avery_bradley.jpg) vs (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/tony_allen.jpg)
Avery Bradley vs Tony Allen

Small Forward

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jeff_green.jpg) vs (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/tayshaun_prince.jpg)
Jeff Green vs Tayshaun Prince

Power Forward

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/brandon_bass.jpg) vs (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/zach_randolph.jpg)
Brandon Bass vs Zach Randolph

Center
(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jared_sullinger.jpg) vs (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/kosta_koufos.jpg)
Jared Sullinger vs Kosta Koufos

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/131710739_399bfb003c.jpg)

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Celtics Reserves
MarShon Brooks
Kris Humphries
Vitor Faverani
Courtney Lee
Phil Pressey
Gerald Wallace

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (ACL)out
Keith Bogans (illness) out
Kelly Olynyk (ankle) out

(http://nbcsportsmedia.msnbc.com/I/NBCSports/Components/Media/Team%20logos/NBA/29.gif)

Grizzlies Reserves
Jerryd Bayless
Quincy Pondexter
Mike Miller
Ed Davis
Nick Calathes
Jamaal Franklin
Jon Leuer

Injuries
Marc Gasol  (MCL)  out

Game Notes
The Celtics and Grizzlies meet for the second and final time this season.  The first meeting in Memphis resulted in a come from behind Memphis win. 

The Grizzlies will be without their all star center, Marc Gasol, who is out with an MCL sprain.  They still have a formidable front line, even with Gasol out, however. 

The Grizzlies love to run and will run on every possession.  The Celtics need to do the same.  The Grizzlies are tough defenders and so the Celtics must run as well and try to get easy points before the defenses get set. 

The Celtics are looking for their 3rd straight win while the Grizzlies are hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss since losing Gasol to the injury.  The Celtics are just 2-4 at home while the Grizzlies are 4-3 on the road. Memphis is seeking its fifth straight road win and has won three of the last four against Boston.

Kelly Olynyk is still out for the Celtics and the starting lineup of Crawford, Bradley, Green, Bass and Sullinger have been successful, so I expect Coach Stevens to go with the same group for this game. 

Be sure to check out the chat room during the game as it's always jumping.  Also, don't forget the CLNS Post Game show right after the game.  links to both the chat and the show will be in the game thread on the main page. 

Key Matchups
(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jordan_crawford.jpg)  vs  (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/mike_conley.jpg)
Jordan Crawford vs Mike Conley
Jordan Crawford has been doing a surprisingly good job of leading the team in Rondo's absence.  Mike Conley leads the Grizzlies with 18.8 points per game and Jordan is going to need to try to keep him from getting big numbers in this game along with leading the Celtics offense and setting the pace for the game.

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/brandon_bass.jpg) vs (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/zach_randolph.jpg)
Brandon Bass vs Zach Randolph
Randolph is a tough cover for anyone.  Brandon and Sully are going to need to try to keep Randolph out of the paint and limit his effectiveness. 

Keys to the Game

Rebound - Much of rebounding is effort and positioning. The Celtics are going to have to put extra effort into boxing out and crashing the glass against Memphis' big front line if they want to stay close.

Move the Ball and Run - Playing as a team and moving the ball will be the Celtics best hope of winning this game. They need to beat the defense down the court before it gets set up. If they try to slow the game down, they won't get anything against the Grizzlies' tough defense.

Take Care of the Ball
- The Celtics are young and new to each other and that often means turnovers.  The Celtics turnovers have been high in their losses and lower in their wins.  They need to take care of the ball and try to limit those turnovers as the Grizzlies will make them pay if they don't.

Play 48 Minutes - The Celtics have tended to either get a big lead and then lose it or get in a big hole and then play hard to come back. They need to find a way to play consistently and hard throughout the game to avoid both of those scenarios in this game.

X-Factors
Home and Revenge
The Celtics will be home again finally and should get a boost from home cooking and the home crowd.  They will be looking to avenge their earlier loss to the Grizzlies as well. They were able to avenge their loss to the Bobcats and now it's the Grizzlies turn.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: DesertDweller on November 27, 2013, 02:40:51 AM
This would be a sweet win!!! keep the streak alive!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on November 27, 2013, 05:40:50 AM
Ah Bold Predictions: Kris Humphries leads the game for minutes played, Jeff Green is so aggressive he actually draws a technical foul, Pressey for the double double
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 07:11:22 AM
Celtics seem to play good when Brad has a chance to prepare.

Difficult but winnable game.

Fav and Hump.   ......need to step up
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 12:05:27 PM
LET'S GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 12:07:28 PM
Celtics seem to play good when Brad has a chance to prepare.

Difficult but winnable game.

Fav and Hump.   ......need to step up

Fav for sure if he plans on being here long term.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Humble G on November 27, 2013, 02:15:58 PM
BUCKEYE MATCHUP BABY!

SULLY vs Koufos! and Mike Conley jr.!

should be an interesting game!!!!

Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: D.o.s. on November 27, 2013, 02:18:03 PM
Bold Predictions

Mike Miller goes 5-6 from downtown before straining something early in the third quarter.

Phill Pressey cracks 10 assists

Avery Bradley continues to shoot first, ending with 20+ FGA

Jared Sullinger and Zach Randolph each finish with 15 points and 12 boards.

Celtics Win 95-89
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Who on November 27, 2013, 02:22:33 PM
This looks like a winnable game with Marc Gasol not playing.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Surferdad on November 27, 2013, 03:35:15 PM
Celtics seem to play good when Brad has a chance to prepare.

Difficult but winnable game.

Fav and Hump.   ......need to step up

Fav for sure if he plans on being here long term.
Indeed. I wasn't very impressed with Fav in the Bobcats game. I think we are starting to see why he was available: has bad hands and kind of slow and deliberate. He needs to take care of the ball better.

Neutralizing Zack is key. Nobody else on that Grizzlies team scares me.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Lets Go C's


Lets roast a bear for Thanksgiving eats
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Celtics18 on November 27, 2013, 07:16:49 PM
I wonder how the guards will match up.  Will Avery cover Conley with Crawdaddy on Tony, or vice versa?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Surferdad on November 27, 2013, 07:24:26 PM
I wonder how the guards will match up.  Will Avery cover Conley with Crawdaddy on Tony, or vice versa?
I bet that is what Memphis wants to do, that is, shut down JCraw with Tony.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Surferdad on November 27, 2013, 07:33:40 PM
I know he's not playing, but Gasol and Fav were teammates on Team Spain right? No Fav is Brazilian.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 07:46:02 PM
Conley is very underrated.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Surferdad on November 27, 2013, 07:49:24 PM
Conley is very underrated.
He's getting his hands in the passing lanes leading to fas breaks. Celts have to step up defensively.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 07:53:00 PM
Conley is torching Bradley.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 07:53:35 PM
Bradley getting burned by Conley so far, hope that changes
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 27, 2013, 07:54:59 PM
Way too much dribble penetration.  Getting carved up.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 07:55:07 PM
I miss Tony Allen!!!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: danglertx on November 27, 2013, 07:55:29 PM
Everyone is just jogging back.  Did they run a marathon today or something?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Tr1boy on November 27, 2013, 07:56:34 PM
please put pressey in
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 07:57:42 PM
Brutal......fizzes....20 points in paint ???
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Tr1boy on November 27, 2013, 08:00:45 PM
please?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 08:01:31 PM
Need to improve the defense 22 pts in the paint is terrible.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: danglertx on November 27, 2013, 08:01:40 PM
Might be one of the worst offensive quarters I've seen the Celtics play.  Just atrocious.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Tr1boy on November 27, 2013, 08:03:59 PM
Might be one of the worst offensive quarters I've seen the Celtics play.  Just atrocious.

It's bc we can't score. Guys are not getting the easy passes. After rebounds the other team is running and scoring in transition.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:03:59 PM
just tuned in... wow we're down 16 :(
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:06:54 PM
FG: 27% vs 56%

Keep it on the paint; stop shooting bricks
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 08:09:13 PM
Gonna be a loooong night.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: danglertx on November 27, 2013, 08:09:48 PM
We are slowly jogging back on defense, slowly bringing the ball up the floor, it is like we played a double overtime game last night or something.  This is where we miss Olynyk, the guy runs the floor hard and posts up quick.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
Bayless always kills us.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: slamtheking on November 27, 2013, 08:12:17 PM
Lee is not a playmaker
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:13:30 PM
Pressy guarding Koufos!! :(
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:15:43 PM
Nice pass and cut by AB
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: slamtheking on November 27, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
the more I see Sully play the more I become convinced he's the next best building block we have after Rondo.  kid is just a smart, solid player
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:19:32 PM
the more I see Sully play the more I become convinced he's the next best building block we have after Rondo.  kid is just a smart, solid player

he overtaken the spot of AB for the only celtics i want to stay together with Rondo
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:24:16 PM
Woooow AB on a putback!!
Jeff Green will be proud
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 08:24:37 PM
Making a run!

Ps Gorman is such a great commentator!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: bello_man09 on November 27, 2013, 08:26:29 PM
we are making a run!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 08:26:46 PM
LET'S GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:30:50 PM
Crawford being Crawford ;D
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 08:47:10 PM
Bradley and Sully are going to win us this game.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:47:42 PM
Avery Bryant on the game!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 08:47:47 PM
Avery Bryant is back! and I'm so glad!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 08:47:55 PM
Come on Bass, block out.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 08:49:37 PM
Tommy! hahahahahaha Koufus make him a Doofus. I died
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 08:49:47 PM
Bass = useless
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 08:50:28 PM
Wow...just got home.....looks like they are trying to lose another   :-X

Oh well
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 08:51:41 PM
Bass = useless

Oh come on.....you were singing his praises at last game.    .. ;D

But I agree is all thumbs
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 08:52:44 PM
Crawford not able to create easy buckets for anyone tonight.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:53:20 PM
Bass = useless

He's out leading rebounder in the game
9rebs just 3 quarters only
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 08:54:20 PM
Bass, you bum!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 08:57:14 PM
Bass has 10 rebounds. I don't think he's a bum.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 08:57:23 PM
That was scary!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 08:57:41 PM
Bass with 10rebs and a split...
couldn't ask for more ;D
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 08:57:41 PM
Bass = useless

He's out leading rebounder in the game
9rebs just 3 quarters only

Fool's gold.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 08:58:02 PM
Big baby played good against the Cheat..........

Maybe we should trad back.  :D
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: hpantazo on November 27, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Did ZBo lose weight or have I been watching Sullinger for too long?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 27, 2013, 09:01:26 PM
Nice alley-oop attempt Bass.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:02:36 PM
Nice alley-oop attempt Bass.

He's a bum.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:03:41 PM
I like Hump.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Who on November 27, 2013, 09:05:43 PM
Did ZBo lose weight or have I been watching Sullinger for too long?
Yeah, I read he lost 15-20lbs over the summer.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:05:59 PM
Just give up on the Wallace/Bayless mismatch.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: hpantazo on November 27, 2013, 09:06:28 PM
Did ZBo lose weight or have I been watching Sullinger for too long?
Yeah, he lost 15-20lbs over the summer.

wow, thanks for the info. It certainly shows. I don't know if it was good for his game though.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 27, 2013, 09:06:41 PM
5 assists for the entire C's team so far, 14 turnovers. Not surprising we only have 53 points through almost 3 quarters.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
I'd rather have Lee in the game than Wallace.

Go Hump!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:10:26 PM
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiceee
Feed the Hump!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 09:14:17 PM
Everybody do n DA hump d Hump.....come on now and do   D ' Hump   Tee. hump

Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:17:44 PM
Easy Ed Davis is killing us.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:20:52 PM
Favvv... must get a stop..can't trade points
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 09:21:54 PM
Here come Jabari
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 27, 2013, 09:22:20 PM
Calathes with a very strong 4th quarter.  Wasn't impressed by him in the 1st half, but he's playing very well for Memphis.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 27, 2013, 09:22:32 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:23:40 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...

I agree. Danny will struggle to trade that contract.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 27, 2013, 09:25:10 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...

I agree. Danny will struggle to trade that contract.

that humphries+wallace for amare deal looks better and better
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: danglertx on November 27, 2013, 09:28:57 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...

I agree. Danny will struggle to trade that contract.

that humphries+wallace for amare deal looks better and better

Doesn't look good to me.  We can actually get under the cap if we stand pat and don't pick up any extra money next year.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:33:35 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...

I agree. Danny will struggle to trade that contract.

that humphries+wallace for amare deal looks better and better

I prefer Asik than Amare
Amare will not help us in rebounding and defense
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:35:01 PM
Sully had been owning his matchup for a couple of games now... great work/improvements by Sully
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: letsgoblue86 on November 27, 2013, 09:35:51 PM
Let's go C's! Only a 10 point game!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:35:56 PM
It might be a Thanksgiving miracle.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: danglertx on November 27, 2013, 09:36:26 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...

I agree. Danny will struggle to trade that contract.

that humphries+wallace for amare deal looks better and better

I prefer Asik than Amare
Amare will not help us in rebounding and defense

There isn't a person in the world that wouldn't prefer Asik over Amare.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: bello_man09 on November 27, 2013, 09:37:10 PM
go jeff
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:38:54 PM
Bass?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:39:35 PM
Bass?

yeah  :-X
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: slamtheking on November 27, 2013, 09:39:42 PM
AB should not be the one trying to make a play late in the game.  doesn't have the handles or skills to create for himself when a big bucket is needed
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: slamtheking on November 27, 2013, 09:41:13 PM
awful defense by wallace against tony and bayless all game long...

I agree. Danny will struggle to trade that contract.

that humphries+wallace for amare deal looks better and better

I prefer Asik than Amare
Amare will not help us in rebounding and defense

There isn't a person in the world that wouldn't prefer Asik over Amare.
Amare's mom would slap you silly for that comment. 

the rest of his family might agree with you though  ;)
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 27, 2013, 09:41:36 PM
Lee out with a left knee sprain.  Bad news.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:41:55 PM
back-to-back 3s from Sully!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:42:39 PM
I give Bass credit for the rebounding effort but it seems to have effected every other part of his game in a negative way.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:43:21 PM
5pt game!!! leggo celtics!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 09:43:30 PM
OH MAN SULLY IS A BEAST! THIS TEAM NEVER QUITS!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 09:43:36 PM
Sullinger is a beast.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Redz on November 27, 2013, 09:43:56 PM
Celts fans have been pretty great this season
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 27, 2013, 09:44:10 PM
I give Bass credit for the rebounding effort but it seems to have effected every other part of his game in a negative way.
How about giving him credit for his defense on Randolph?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
This team never quits.

So proud to be a Celtic
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
23 and 11 for Sully!!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: slamtheking on November 27, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
loving the fight in this team but where was this effort earlier in the game?
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: bello_man09 on November 27, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
I love the fight in this team...
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 27, 2013, 09:45:48 PM
woke up too late
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 09:46:17 PM
SULLY IS A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  GIVE IT TO SULLY FOR ANOTHER THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
I give Bass credit for the rebounding effort but it seems to have effected every other part of his game in a negative way.
How about giving him credit for his defense on Randolph?

Yeah his individual defense was ok. But his team defense looked slow.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 09:47:16 PM
This team never quits.

So proud to be a Celtic

when we get a top 5 pick and a all star free agent we will be contenders again!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Redz on November 27, 2013, 09:48:08 PM
Go Celts!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:48:08 PM
3pt lead!!!! wowwwww is this playoffs?? :P
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 27, 2013, 09:48:11 PM
Don't miss Grizzlies.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 09:48:14 PM
OMG this is almost as exciting as that Miami Win we had
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: fairweatherfan on November 27, 2013, 09:48:25 PM
Nice run here to stay in the game.  Come on Celtics! 
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 09:48:41 PM
This team never quits.

So proud to be a Celtic

when we get a top 5 pick and a all star free agent we will be contenders again!

No doubt about it!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 09:48:47 PM
Sully and rondo are my favorite two players now that KG and PP are gone.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: timobusa on November 27, 2013, 09:49:42 PM
hope bayless misses
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Redz on November 27, 2013, 09:50:06 PM
Nice job by Memphis hitting their FTs
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 27, 2013, 09:50:29 PM
memphis 8-8 from the line..
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: arctic 3.0 on November 27, 2013, 09:51:24 PM
Sully!
Good numbers for green as well.
Consistent good play from these two would make this season worth all the losses.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: beklog on November 27, 2013, 09:51:44 PM
Nice game guys!! this is fun way of losing seeing our guys fight
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 27, 2013, 09:52:04 PM
Good effort, very entertaining game to watch.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 09:53:01 PM
Good effort by the team and Sully is going to be star in this league just needs to be more fit.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 09:54:00 PM
rondo + sully+ green + bradley+ top 5 pick this year + all star FA in offseason = contenders!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 09:56:23 PM
Sully!
Good numbers for green as well.
Consistent good play from these two would make this season worth all the losses.

yep. those two developing will be huge for our future with rondo, a top 5 pick and a all star FA. i think DA will unload some picks to move up if need be to make sure he gets a star this draft and then a all star FA.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 09:58:44 PM
rondo + sully+ green + bradley+ top 5 pick this year + all star FA in offseason = contenders!!!!!!!!!!!

Also a top 15 pick via the Nets.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: LarBrd33 on November 27, 2013, 10:00:16 PM
I just watched the depressing final seconds of the Lakers/Brooklyn game.  Pierce had a good look at a 3 pointer to send it into overtime... rattled out.  He finishes the game on 4-17 shooting.  Terrible start to the season for them.

Great day for us:  We lost.  Atlanta lost.  Brooklyn lost. 

Ping pong balls, baby.  I really want to see Atlanta fall out of the playoff race.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: LarBrd33 on November 27, 2013, 10:01:36 PM
rondo + sully+ green + bradley+ top 5 pick this year + all star FA in offseason = contenders!!!!!!!!!!!

Also a top 15 pick via the Nets.
We need Atlanta to start losing more games... we get the least favorable pick of Atlanta and Brooklyn.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on November 27, 2013, 10:02:52 PM
atl and bkn lost!! atl losing big with only 6mins left so im counting it.



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTT!!! KEEP EM COMING teams!!


We should have played with that effort earlier and we would have won.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on November 27, 2013, 10:05:12 PM
rondo + sully+ green + bradley+ top 5 pick this year + all star FA in offseason = contenders!!!!!!!!!!!

Also a top 15 pick via the Nets.
We need Atlanta to start losing more games... we get the least favorable pick of Atlanta and Brooklyn.


ATL is a . 500 team they have no depth after Millsap,Horford and Teague I think they reach the playoffs as a 8 seed because the east is so bad.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 27, 2013, 10:08:42 PM
rondo + sully+ green + bradley+ top 5 pick this year + all star FA in offseason = contenders!!!!!!!!!!!

Also a top 15 pick via the Nets.
We need Atlanta to start losing more games... we get the least favorable pick of Atlanta and Brooklyn.


ATL is a . 500 team they have no depth after Millsap,Horford and Teague I think they reach the playoffs as a 8 seed because the east is so bad.

very possible indeed.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 27, 2013, 10:14:05 PM
Strong finish for the celtics, which is a good sign.  But they were inconsistent throughout the game, especially on defense.

Stevens needs to have them play better on defense at least.

Not a terrible effort, so I am not disappointed.
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 27, 2013, 10:47:52 PM
Good losing effort.....these kids just don't quit......Celtic Pride ......wish KG was on the bench in some capacity ......

Anyway

Jabari. Parker

Got your locker waiting bro
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: DesertDweller on November 28, 2013, 07:09:55 AM
There's always one quarter that kills us and tonight it was quarter number one. but it is nice to see how some of our guys are coming along.  it's a shame to see sully give everything in a game and yet some guys just don't wake up.
there are two players on this team that are very frustrating. one is Avery Bradley for his lazy passing and getting his pocket picked and the other is Jordan Crawford because he sometimes becomes a loose cannon at the most critical point in the game. tonight, the last play before halftime with ten seconds left and plenty of time to get the ball down court and set up a play, but no, you could see he was not looking anywhere else to set up a play, he dribbled the clock down and then was forced into settling for some halfazz three point air ball that wasn't even close. when he's on, his threes are astounding, but when he's off he has got to learn when to give the ball to someone with a better shot.
another guy, that could be much better, is Vitor, too many times at the rim the guy tries to finesse the ball in, instead of aggressivly jamming it home.
We really have a decent team if some of these guys would just play up to thier potential and when they don't you wind up with another frustrating loss like tonight!!!
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: DesertDweller on November 28, 2013, 07:24:03 AM
I do not follow college hoops nor do I fully understand the NBA draft so could someone please break down the different ways that the Nets and Hawks help us by losing and what is our best case scenerio. Thanks DD

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p194/CACTUS1944/CELTICsig-1.gif) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/CACTUS1944/media/CELTICsig-1.gif.html)
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: Chief on November 28, 2013, 09:25:32 AM
I do not follow college hoops nor do I fully understand the NBA draft so could someone please break down the different ways that the Nets and Hawks help us by losing and what is our best case scenerio. Thanks DD

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p194/CACTUS1944/CELTICsig-1.gif) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/CACTUS1944/media/CELTICsig-1.gif.html)

http://www.celticsblog.com/2013/11/14/5103474/about-that-brooklyn-nets-2014-draft-pick
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: DesertDweller on November 28, 2013, 11:13:42 AM
I do not follow college hoops nor do I fully understand the NBA draft so could someone please break down the different ways that the Nets and Hawks help us by losing and what is our best case scenerio. Thanks DD



http://www.celticsblog.com/2013/11/14/5103474/about-that-brooklyn-nets-2014-draft-pick

Thanks for the link Chief. I guess the key is that we get the "less favorable" pick and what do they mean by the league would decide which is the less favorable pick???
Title: Re: Grizzlies (7-7) at Celtics (6-10) Game #17 11/27
Post by: D.o.s. on November 28, 2013, 11:43:53 AM
I do not follow college hoops nor do I fully understand the NBA draft so could someone please break down the different ways that the Nets and Hawks help us by losing and what is our best case scenerio. Thanks DD


http://www.celticsblog.com/2013/11/14/5103474/about-that-brooklyn-nets-2014-draft-pick

Thanks for the link Chief. I guess the key is that we get the "less favorable" pick and what do they mean by the league would decide which is the less favorable pick???

Think about it like standing in a line.

Atlanta gets the first choice, and we get the second choice (ala we're behind them in line for the Net's 2014 pick).

So Atlanta can swap draft picks with the Nets this year, and they're obviously going to take the higher pick. Whichever pick they don't choose is the one we get.