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Title: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: FLCeltsFan on December 10, 2013, 11:23:51 PM
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Los Angeles Clippers (13-8) at Boston Celtics (10-13)
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #24, Home Game #11
TV: CSNNE, PrimeTicket, NBA-LP 754(DTV), 752(xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, KFWB, KWKW
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Lineups
Point Guard
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Jordan Crawford vs Chris Paul

Shooting Guard
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Avery Bradley vs Willie Green

Small Forward
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Jeff Green vs Jared Dudley

Power Forward
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Brandon Bass vs Blake Griffin

Center
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Jared Sullinger vs DeAndre Jordan

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

Injuries

Rajon Rondo (ACL) out
Kelly Olynyk (ankle) day to day

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Clippers Reserves
Darren Collison
Jamal Crawford
Ryan Hollins
Antawn Jamison
Byron Mullins
Steven Jackson

Injuries
Matt Barnes (eye)  out
Reggie Bullock (ankle) doubtful
JJ Redick (hand)  out
Maalik Wayns (knee)  out

Game Notes
The Celtics continue their Reunion Week with Doc Rivers' only visit to the Garden with his Los Angeles Clippers.  The Celtics are coming off a loss to Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the Brooklyn Nets and would love to get back on track against their former coach. 

The Clippers have been hit with several injuries and have signed Stephen Jackson to try to fill in the holes left by the injuries to Matt Barnes and JJ Redick.  He is expected to join the team in Boston.  He may or may not see playing time in this game. 

Doc Rivers has recently called out his team in the media for sulking and not playing hard.  It will be interesting to see how they respond to that in this game. 

The Clippers are looking for their second straight win while the Celtics are looking to get back on track after the loss to the Nets.  They will play 6 of their next 7 games at home and this game begins a 5 game home stand.

The Clippers lead the Pacific Division while the Celtics lead the Atlantic Division by 1.5 games over the Raptors.  The Clippers are 5-6 on the road, while the Celtics are 5-5 at home. 

Key Matchups
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Chris Paul is the leader of the Clippers and is averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 12.0 assists and 2.4 steals.  We will probably see Avery Bradley on Paul for much of the game as slowing him down is crucial for the Celtics.

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Chris Paul may be the leader of the team, but Blake Griffin is their star.  Griffin is averaging 20.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and is the only player in the league that is averaging 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, 3+ assists and shooting 50% from the field.  Brandon Bass will need every trick he has learned on defense to slow him down. 

Honorable Mention

Brad Stevens vs Doc Rivers
Since this game is all about the return of Doc Rivers to the Garden,  it will be interesting to see how the new coach does against the old coach. 

Keys to the Game
Defense - The Celtics must continue to make team defense a priority.  The Clippers are 5th in the league in scoring with 104.1 points per game, and stopping them from scoring is a must if the Celtics expect to win this game.  They allowed way too many easy shots at the basket against the Nets and need to defend the paint much better in this one.

Move!! - This goes for both the players and the ball.  The Celtics need to run on every possession to try to get an easy shot before the defenses are set.  They also need to move the ball.  They can't get caught up in one on one play and over-dribbling the ball.

Rebound - The Celtics need to crash the boards as a team. Each player, especially the guards, need to make an extra effort to grab every rebound.  They were out rebounded by the Nets 42-35 and they must do better if they want to win this game.

Team Play - The Celtics need to play as a team and cover each other on defense as well as sharing the ball and playing offense as a team.  Without a superstar, they have to stress playing for each other. 

Be Aggressive - The Celtics need to be aggressive on defense, in going after loose balls and rebounds.  They need to win the 50/50 balls and play hard from start to finish. 

X-Factors
Home Court and Focus
The Celtics begin a 5 game home stand and they have talked about the need to establish a dominance at home.  They have won their last 3 at home and hopefully will get a boost from the home crowd in this one.

They also need to keep their focus and not let any of the external hoopla about Doc's return take their focus off of the game and their play. 

Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on December 11, 2013, 12:10:05 AM
Bold Predictions. Doc Rivers hugs more Celtics players than Brad Stevens after the game. Chris Paul  announces that he, Rondo, and 2 other elite point guards are gonna open a Summer basketball camp called Connect 4. It will be the point guard equivalent of what the Hakeem  is doing. Oh and a game related one Brandon Bass goes 4-7...from 3pt land.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 12:34:41 AM
This will be tough to win.

 I want to see how sully does playing against griffin. Sully puts his big body on players and moves them away from the basket. But against athletic and tall centers he has troubles so far...but then so do most nba players.

Gooooooo celtics!!!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: DesertDweller on December 11, 2013, 01:15:57 AM
Back to back and playing the Clippers is just plain mean scheduling.
I would play Hump and Vitor on Griffin for three quarters to take his legs out and then let Sully have at him in the fourth quarter.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: JSD on December 11, 2013, 01:31:16 AM
I made a thread about it. I figure it'll be a hot topic
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 03:16:04 AM
I knew there was a back to back this week. Did not know it was Nets-Clippers.

Jeepers.

But unlike the Doc Rivers era Celtics, this roster inspires hope and belief (for me).
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: beklog on December 11, 2013, 07:50:21 AM
Green and Crawford will go balistic on this game.. we'll take this WIN ;D
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 11, 2013, 09:23:30 AM
They played a team last night that's had their backs against the wall .  Deck was stacked.

Celtics match up a little better , they don t have a Godzilla sized Lopez to stop .....so our young players can run with the Clippers .

Depends on who WANTS the win the most I suppose.

More of a battle of coaches.......

Here is a game where Rondo would give us the edge for sure.

Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 01:50:09 PM
LET'S GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 01:50:25 PM
DESTROY DOC RIVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: TwinTower14 on December 11, 2013, 02:00:44 PM
They played a team last night that's had their backs against the wall .  Deck was stacked.

Celtics match up a little better , they don t have a Godzilla sized Lopez to stop .....so our young players can run with the Clippers .

Depends on who WANTS the win the most I suppose.

More of a battle of coaches.......

Here is a game where Rondo would give us the edge for sure.

anytime Rondo and CP3 teams are going head to head, CP3 gets the edge.  Rondo is good but he is not CP3 good...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: fairweatherfan on December 11, 2013, 02:05:30 PM
They played a team last night that's had their backs against the wall .  Deck was stacked.

We played a team like that on Sunday, too.

Agreed on the matchups, though - Jordan can't take nearly as much advantage of our size on O as Lopez can.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: thirstyboots18 on December 11, 2013, 02:24:04 PM
Come join the CLNSRadio crew in the CB Chat Room after the game.  With the return of Doc Rivers, there should be lots to talk about tonight.  Links are on the CB Home page.

A link to the Chat Room can also be found beneath the Sig. on any of my posts.

Or....you can  listen/participate by calling the podcast at:

                          (347) 215-7771.

Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: j804 on December 11, 2013, 03:17:11 PM
Am I the only one that finds it hard to give us ANY chance of winning this game? Exhausted coming off that emotional game last night facing the high flying well rested Clippers?

I'm just hoping it isn't a blowout >:(
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on December 11, 2013, 03:27:30 PM
Clippers players should want this game for their coach.
I'd give Doc a standing ovation...9 years + first Championship in 22 years....c'mon, let's not be dicks....we knew that era was over anyway. Stevens will be better and cheaper.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: sed522002 on December 11, 2013, 03:28:49 PM
Am I the only one that finds it hard to give us ANY chance of winning this game? Exhausted coming off that emotional game last night facing the high flying well rested Clippers?

I'm just hoping it isn't a blowout >:(

They have a chance to win...now whether they do it is another story. I've watched some Clip games and they definitely have their lapses. The Sixers gave them some fight without MCW. I think the how the C's come out in the 1st quarter will be a deciding factor for the entire game.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: D.o.s. on December 11, 2013, 05:55:17 PM
Bold Predictions.

Chris Paul finishes with 24-14-4

Blake Griffin sulks.

Brad Stevens says mean things to the referees.

Ryan Hollins gets a hi-five from Rondo.

Also, Ogaju will make a Doc-bashing thread if the Clippers lose. And maybe if they win.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hpantazo on December 11, 2013, 06:44:33 PM
I'm stuck in Florida for a conference, so no celtics game on TV. Does anyone have any online suggestions for watching the game? If so, please send me a PM
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: timobusa on December 11, 2013, 07:04:36 PM
BOLD PREDICTION

We win, blowout.

120 - 87

Jeff Green drops 42
Jared Sullinger easy double double 17 and 12
Crawford is gonna flirt with a triple double 12 8 and 7
Avery drops 21 and will have a monster dunk against DeAndre Jordan.
Bass will make Griffin his b*tch


Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hpantazo on December 11, 2013, 07:08:34 PM
DeAndre Jordan will go for 20 and 20 tonight.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 07:39:55 PM
That standing ovation brought a tear to Doc's eye.  Cool moment.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 07:43:58 PM
Comcast should have done a much better job covering Doc's pre game ovation moment, should have covered it live. Hope they do better when Kev and Paul come back in January.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: timobusa on December 11, 2013, 07:44:16 PM
another lame foul
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 07:45:20 PM
That standing ovation brought a tear to Doc's eye.  Cool moment.

I hope that gets replayed, or posted on YouTube.

They didn't show anything in the clippers broadcast.  :(
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 07:49:31 PM
Comcast should have done a much better job covering Doc's pre game ovation moment, should have covered it live. Hope they do better when Kev and Paul come back in January.

Agreed.  It was too brief too.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 07:53:27 PM
Wooaahhh!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 07:54:13 PM
Nice pass, better finish by bradley
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 07:55:35 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 07:56:51 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 07:59:25 PM
Gerald Wallace---the walking turnover machine.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:03:13 PM
Solid video tribute to Doc there.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: fitzhickey on December 11, 2013, 08:03:24 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:04:14 PM
Well, there it is, CSNE.  Nice job.  I liked the shots of Brad while they were doing the Doc tribute. 
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:05:08 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre

He doesn't have the offensive arsenal that Lopez has. He's the fourth or fifth option for the clips.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 08:06:06 PM
Ugly looking rolling hook shot by Faverani
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 08:07:22 PM
Great recovery and block by C-Lee to create the turnover and transition hoop.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: fitzhickey on December 11, 2013, 08:09:10 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre

He doesn't have the offensive arsenal that Lopez has. He's the fourth or fifth option for the clips.
If he's improved as people say he has I think he will cause us trouble, as well as CP3 being one of the best playmakers in the league?
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
The ball movement has been great so far. This team is real fun to watch
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: blink on December 11, 2013, 08:09:54 PM
I like the effort on D so far.  We aren't going to shut out CP or BG completely but we have been getting steals and causing some havoc. 
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:09:56 PM
Great recovery and block by C-Lee to create the turnover and transition hoop.

And nice patience by Gerald to find the hard running Jeff Green.  The finish wasn't too shabby either. 
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:10:39 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre

He doesn't have the offensive arsenal that Lopez has. He's the fourth or fifth option for the clips.
If he's improved as people say he has I think he will cause us trouble, as well as CP3 being one of the best playmakers in the league?

Fair enough. Hasn't done much tonight though. We'll see...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:10:53 PM
The ball movement has been great so far. This team is real fun to watch

Really good
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: apc on December 11, 2013, 08:11:59 PM
we need some scoring from the bench,
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: blink on December 11, 2013, 08:12:45 PM
now we are letting crawford get to the rim way too much
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:12:54 PM
Well, there goes that lead.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:14:08 PM
Wow!!  More defense leading to easy offense.  I love it.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:14:52 PM
Terrible foul called on Bradley
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 08:14:59 PM
Bass proving that he can be a solid scoring option with the second unit.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 08:15:18 PM
Refs are turrible.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on December 11, 2013, 08:15:53 PM
Excellent running game on display by the Celtics. The Doc Rivers team never played with this energy.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:16:22 PM
Stupid play by Blake.  That was a turnover waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:16:30 PM
Tommy's fired up!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:18:15 PM
I like what I'm seeing so far.  This is what I want the new era of Celtics basketball to look like, aggressive defense leading to transition offense. 
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 08:19:16 PM
Just realized Hump is out with a bruised knee.  Was wondering why we didn't see him yet.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: fitzhickey on December 11, 2013, 08:20:57 PM
Both Crawfords playing well
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 08:23:03 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.

I think It is important to note that the celtics have not beaten a team with an elite 5 or 4 outside of al horford's hawks. ....if you can call al horford elite. Something to keep an eye on.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
Aw, man.  The zebras just guessed on that out of bounds call.  If you don't know, it should be a jump ball.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: blink on December 11, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
tommy quote
"if he saw that ball, I'm the pope."
hahaha
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 08:25:01 PM
Excellent running game on display by the Celtics. The Doc Rivers team never played with this energy.

That is also a function of the absence of pierce and Garnett. Young teams can run more.

As much as i hated seeing those guys go, i love watching the energy of this team!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:25:31 PM
Ball improvement is still impressive for the most part
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Donoghus on December 11, 2013, 08:26:51 PM
You don't see the hook shot often anymore. Nice 2 by Jeff.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Celtics18 on December 11, 2013, 08:27:34 PM
Nice!  I was hoping Jeff would look a little more alive tonight after kind of sleep walking through the Nets game.  So far, so good. 
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:27:48 PM
Boy, we're so well coached. Love how active Stevens is on the sidelines. Barking out plays, calling out coverages. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 08:28:15 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre

He doesn't have the offensive arsenal that Lopez has. He's the fourth or fifth option for the clips.
If he's improved as people say he has I think he will cause us trouble, as well as CP3 being one of the best playmakers in the league?

Deandre is still only good for 3 exciting dunks per game. Outside of that, he doesn't offer much on offense. His defense is also not that great....
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: aporel#18 on December 11, 2013, 08:28:39 PM
Jeff Green is progressing on the defensive side: good recovery, boxing out... Here's hoping he can get to the next level on that side of the ball. He's already great on offense, and a bargain at his salary.

By the way, Bass, Lee and Crawford are building their trade value better than expected. I like them and I wouldn't mind them in Celtic green for the future, but that's great news.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:31:16 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre

He doesn't have the offensive arsenal that Lopez has. He's the fourth or fifth option for the clips.
If he's improved as people say he has I think he will cause us trouble, as well as CP3 being one of the best playmakers in the league?

Deandre is still only good for 3 exciting dunks per game. Outside of that, he doesn't offer much on offense. His defense is also not that great....

Didn't Doc promote him this offseason as a "big three caliber player"? That seems silly now.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on December 11, 2013, 08:31:34 PM
Brandon Bass really playing well tonight, hell he's had an excellent season to date.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 08:31:43 PM
TERRIBLE
RIDICULOUS


FLOPPPPPP
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 08:34:53 PM
Celtic ball movement is so nice to watch. I love it! Cant wait to see how rondo fits in.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:36:26 PM
Tommy is a riot tonight! In rare form
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: danglertx on December 11, 2013, 08:36:56 PM
Am I the only one whose testicles suck up into them when Bass dribbles the ball in the open court? 
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Mr October on December 11, 2013, 08:37:01 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the celtics handle the elite bigs of the nba. Lopez last night. Blake griffin tonight.

Blake shouldn't be too big a problem for Bass. Doing a good job on him thus far. We struggle against athletic 7 footers.
Somebody say Deandre

He doesn't have the offensive arsenal that Lopez has. He's the fourth or fifth option for the clips.
If he's improved as people say he has I think he will cause us trouble, as well as CP3 being one of the best playmakers in the league?

Deandre is still only good for 3 exciting dunks per game. Outside of that, he doesn't offer much on offense. His defense is also not that great....

Didn't Doc promote him this offseason as a "big three caliber player"? That seems silly now.

Yeah that was silly as soon as the season started.  ;D
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BballTim on December 11, 2013, 08:39:57 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:41:21 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

Agreed. No chemistry
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 08:42:45 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

They are a little banged up at this point in the season, but in my eyes they look like the same product as the past two seasons
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: beklog on December 11, 2013, 08:43:48 PM
looking good so far... too bad can't watch the game in a meeting :(

just tracking the box score ;D
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Spicoli on December 11, 2013, 08:44:39 PM
Jeff Green with 15 shot attempts before half time? I can't see the game. What kind of shots is he getting/taking?
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BballTim on December 11, 2013, 08:45:06 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

Agreed. No chemistry

  Or much focus, intensity or grit.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: wiley on December 11, 2013, 08:48:35 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

Agreed. No chemistry

  Or much focus, intensity or grit.

I do think they'll be tougher with Barnes back, plus Reddick and Bullock (if he's developing well at least defensively). 

But they need to start replace Dudley with someone better, maybe Barnes can do it.  They also need Brandon Bass to come off their bench....heh heh he's ours.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 08:51:13 PM
i wonder how our standing would be if doc genius is still at the helm? my guess is wayyy below .500, pressey and olynyk in the d-league, bogans a starter, courtney lee still in the dog house and bass/bradley would be injured by now playing 46-47 minutes a night.lol
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 08:51:21 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

Agreed. No chemistry

  Or much focus, intensity or grit.

I do think they'll be tougher with Barnes back, plus Reddick and Bullock (if he's developing well at least defensively). 

But they need to start replace Dudley with someone better, maybe Barnes can do it.  They also need Brandon Bass to come off their bench....heh heh he's ours.

By the way, didn't the NBA institute some dumb regulation after the whole Doc thing about how we can't trade with for 12 months or something? I remember reading that, somewhere...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 08:58:01 PM
i wonder how our standing would be if doc genius is still at the helm? my guess is wayyy below .500, pressey and olynyk in the d-league, bogans a starter, courtney lee still in the dog house and bass/bradley would be injured by now playing 46-47 minutes a night.lol
Sounds about right.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BballTim on December 11, 2013, 08:58:57 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

Agreed. No chemistry

  Or much focus, intensity or grit.

I do think they'll be tougher with Barnes back, plus Reddick and Bullock (if he's developing well at least defensively). 

But they need to start replace Dudley with someone better, maybe Barnes can do it.  They also need Brandon Bass to come off their bench....heh heh he's ours.

  You might be right, but if you're counting on your role players to supply that you're not in great shape.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 09:02:51 PM
There's so much fake toughness on the Clippers.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:03:10 PM
Bass having the game of his life.

Danny, trade him now!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:05:38 PM


  Unless things change quite a bit in the second half I'm not overly impressed by the Clips. Doc's got his work cut out for him if he's expected to contend for a title this year.

Agreed. No chemistry

  Or much focus, intensity or grit.

I do think they'll be tougher with Barnes back, plus Reddick and Bullock (if he's developing well at least defensively). 

But they need to start replace Dudley with someone better, maybe Barnes can do it.  They also need Brandon Bass to come off their bench....heh heh he's ours.

  You might be right, but if you're counting on your role players to supply that you're not in great shape.

Even when they get Barnes and Reddick back they're still stuck firmly in the second tier out west. Gonna be tough to get past OKC, Spurs or Portland. Doc wanted to coach a contender, looks like he'll have to wait a few years.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:06:54 PM
Nice bail-out shot by Crawford. That was a horrible possession.

I hate this lineup.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:09:33 PM
At this point in his career, Wallace is better suited as a small ball pf. Having said that, I hate small ball and I'd prefer Wallace do that on another team.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: blink on December 11, 2013, 09:10:33 PM
CP3 gets so many bad calls in his favor.  Sick.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:11:52 PM
Dudley is not well-suited to being a starter. Too slow and unathletic.

Much better suited to coming off the bench and being the second string stopper.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:12:33 PM
Jeff Green with 15 shot attempts before half time? I can't see the game. What kind of shots is he getting/taking?

All good shots. All in the rhythm of the offense.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on December 11, 2013, 09:13:44 PM
Chris Paul is such a whiner, one of those players who knows how to work refs. Plus he always ends up taking offense to guys who play tough defense on him, wouldn't be surprised if he gets into a little scuffle with bradley or lee. I can't stand the guy. Fake toughness for sure. I'll always remember what he did to Hodge in the NCAA.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Eja117 on December 11, 2013, 09:15:30 PM
Look at Steven's guys going toe to toe against Doc's without Rondo or KO.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:15:45 PM
Chris Paul is such a whiner, one of those players who knows how to work refs. Plus he always ends up taking offense to guys who play tough defense on him, wouldn't be surprised if he gets into a little scuffle with bradley or lee. I can't stand the guy. Fake toughness for sure. I'll always remember what he did to Hodge in the NCAA.

A team full of divas.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 09:16:07 PM
DESTROY DOC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:16:48 PM
Look at Steven's guys going toe to toe against Doc's without Rondo or KO.

And dueling him in a game of small ball.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: blink on December 11, 2013, 09:17:19 PM
GW just out of rhythm right now...bad turnovers, bad fouls...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:17:45 PM
Look at Steven's guys going toe to toe against Doc's without Rondo or KO.

And dueling him in a game of small ball.

Don't have much of a choice tonight. Only three healthy bigs.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:18:05 PM
DESTROY DOC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TP!!!!!!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 09:18:36 PM
we had best win this dammmm game
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 09:19:40 PM
DESTROY DOC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TP!!!!!!

backatcha. i can handle losing to KG the other night. but tonight we had best beat doc.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: apc on December 11, 2013, 09:21:46 PM
we cant win this game with no help from the bench.
at list will have Crawford as our 6th man soon. :)
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 09:23:14 PM
Incoming flop fine for Stephen Jackson.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:23:55 PM
Flop you too!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 09:24:38 PM
Flop you too!

 :D
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:26:11 PM
4 ball-handlers / passers on the floor and the offense turns into this?
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:29:12 PM
And this is why, Crawford and Bass need to come in as scores off the bench when all is healthy.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:29:22 PM
This is brutal. Offense has gone to Dante's inferno. I enjoyed Pressey earlier in the year, but he's been rather ineffective the last 2 weeks or so.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:31:32 PM
This is brutal. Offense has gone to Dante's inferno. I enjoyed Pressey earlier in the year, but he's been rather ineffective the last 2 weeks or so.

He hit that undrafted rookie wall.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 09:31:41 PM
We miss K-Hump and Olynyk. The bench drops off without them.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 09:32:11 PM
what a drought... is this a tribute to doc's offense?
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 09:32:50 PM
Nice bailout by AB on the timely 3
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:33:29 PM
 C: B.Bass
PF: J.Green
SF: M.Brooks
SG: A.Bradley
PG: Jordan Crawford

This lineup is sooo small ...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:34:39 PM
These refs are a joke.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 09:35:08 PM
C: B.Bass
PF: J.Green
SF: M.Brooks
SG: A.Bradley
PG: Jordan Crawford

This lineup is sooo small ...

Doc would disagree.

NOT SMALL ENOUGH.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 09:36:25 PM
C: B.Bass
PF: J.Green
SF: M.Brooks
SG: A.Bradley
PG: Jordan Crawford

This lineup is sooo small ...

Doc would disagree.

NOT SMALL ENOUGH.
lol TP!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on December 11, 2013, 09:36:40 PM
What on Earth is Brooks doing...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:36:55 PM
I guess this is why we don't play Marshon. Had a guy one the wing, decided to take it himself.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 09:37:12 PM
I like Stevens decision to go with Brooks, but man Brooks is a walking turnover.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on December 11, 2013, 09:37:35 PM
Just poor basketball right now. Bad shot selections.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:37:55 PM
What on Earth is Brooks doing...

Showing Celtic nation why he has been buried on the bench all season.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:39:27 PM
What on Earth is Brooks doing...

Showing Celtic nation why he has been buried on the bench all season.

And that's where he'll be for the rest of the season. Guy has the lowest basketball IQ on the squad.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 09:40:33 PM
and once more the celtics poor offense haunts them late in the game.

it is so bad stevens is using brooks, who is not impressing anyone tonight so far.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:41:27 PM
I thought the home team got the calls.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 09:41:32 PM
and once more the celtics poor offense haunts them late in the game.

it is so bad stevens is using brooks, who is not impressing anyone tonight so far.

This is a great tanking strategy
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:42:43 PM
Doc Rivers getting better at knowing when to call timeouts to kill the Big Mo. I remember not too long ago he was absolutely horrid at that.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 09:45:12 PM
3 mins, 3 turnovers.  Not exactly the way to show the coach he can trust you, Marshon.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 09:45:22 PM
get.
brooks.
out.
NOW!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
That was Marshon's moment. Can't say Stevens didn't give him a chance.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:47:21 PM
Hack a Jordan.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:48:11 PM
Happy to be back to this lineup. Confident again.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 09:49:42 PM
Good Job Good Effort
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:49:50 PM
Ugh, those were daggers by Jamal Crawford.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 11, 2013, 09:50:10 PM
Jamal Crawford showing why he leads the NBA in 4th quarter points.  Cold blooded 3s.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:50:21 PM
J Crawford just a bit better than J Crawford.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:50:29 PM
Ugh...Wish Jordon Crawford hustled back on defense there instead of complaining to the ref.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Fafnir on December 11, 2013, 09:50:36 PM
Ugh, those were daggers by Jamal Crawford.
Yeah first one was crazy deep to make a close out hard, last one just not getting back fast enough.

CP3 totally just two arm shoved Bass I think to keep him from getting the rebound, no call.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: mr. dee on December 11, 2013, 09:50:56 PM
Need to contain Jamaal.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 09:51:14 PM
Ugh, those were daggers by Jamal Crawford.

yeah. give him credit tonight, those were killers.

maybe stevens will put brooks in for his offense now.  ;D
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Who on December 11, 2013, 09:52:04 PM
Oh, big shot by J.Green. Need a stop now.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:52:35 PM
Ugh Jordan.....
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on December 11, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
Jordan Crawford is simply a dumb defender.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 09:53:03 PM
i love how this team never, ever quits trying.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 09:53:18 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Chief on December 11, 2013, 09:53:36 PM
Jordan Crawford is simply a dumb defender.

I agree.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on December 11, 2013, 09:54:02 PM
Jordan Crawford is so bad on defense, his only skill is to blatently reach in, set a pick on him and he is toast.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Fafnir on December 11, 2013, 09:55:06 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh? The C's only lost a point when he was in the game. Not a good stint but it didn't cost the C's the game.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on December 11, 2013, 09:55:14 PM
Crawford... THE LANGUAGE! excuse you
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 09:55:35 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game

maybe, maybe not. not a sure thing either way. but this should put a fork in the "brooks needs to be free" arguments. that is one positive.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:56:00 PM
Jordan Crawford is simply a dumb defender.

I agree.

Which is one of many reasons he isn't a guy you pay to stick around long term. Hope he's dealt by the deadline. Danny, I'm sure, will find some sucker to take him.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: mr. dee on December 11, 2013, 09:56:54 PM
I guess I can't be disappointed too much. The effort is there. It's a bummer we couldn't steal a win against Doc though.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Fafnir on December 11, 2013, 09:57:41 PM
Jordan Crawford is simply a dumb defender.

I agree.

Which is one of many reasons he isn't a guy you pay to stick around long term. Hope he's dealt by the deadline. Danny, I'm sure, will find some sucker to take him.
He's an offensive combo/pg type. You don't expect Mo Williams or Jamal Crawford to play good D either. Just have to understand what sort of player he is.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Eja117 on December 11, 2013, 09:57:50 PM
There is no way on Earth you can come out of this game thinking Doc is the better coach....noooo way.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on December 11, 2013, 09:58:02 PM
We had no business being in this game.

Yet we were.

K-Hump and Olynyk had sneaky injuries. Nothing from the bench, as a result.

While on the other end Jamal Crawford was killing it from their bench.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 09:58:11 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh? The C's only lost a point when he was in the game. Not a good stint but it didn't cost the C's the game.

I don't think it was Steven's finest hour, no. I don't think it cost the game though.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on December 11, 2013, 09:58:18 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game

Yeah... that was certainly not the reason why he put Brooks in the floor.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 09:58:23 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh? The C's only lost a point when he was in the game. Not a good stint but it didn't cost the C's the game.

momentum is a fickle thing...collison misses 2 free throws...foul/turnover...collison makes 2 free turnovers...3 turnovers in 4 minutes at a critical juncture...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Spicoli on December 11, 2013, 09:59:53 PM
Is this the most shot attempts Jeff Green has had as a Celtic? Can someone elaborate on what kind of shot attempts he was getting?
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Scottie on December 11, 2013, 10:01:11 PM
Congrats on the win Doc, your team was much more composed down the stretch.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:01:19 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game

Yeah... that was certainly not the reason why he put Brooks in the floor.

curious time to throw him into the fire
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Shamrocker on December 11, 2013, 10:01:33 PM
Well, looks like we're streaking again.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on December 11, 2013, 10:01:40 PM
Jordan Crawford is a really bad defender, Jamal Crawford is obviously not a good defender either but for some reason late in games Jordan Crawford always seems to stand out on defense more than the other awful defenders in the league. Steve Nash is a horrible defender but he doesn't commit the stupid fouls that Crawford does, we had Paul dead to rights with 6 seconds left when he started hacking him for no reason.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: sed522002 on December 11, 2013, 10:04:10 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 10:05:03 PM
There is no way on Earth you can come out of this game thinking Doc is the better coach....noooo way.
really showed how overrated he really is tonight. glad we have brad.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Fafnir on December 11, 2013, 10:05:20 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game

Yeah... that was certainly not the reason why he put Brooks in the floor.

curious time to throw him into the fire
Trying to match up with the Clippers small line up I guess with another guard.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:06:12 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.

i agree with the foul trouble, injuries and poor bench production...putting brooks wasn't bad coaching...keeping brooks in was bad coaching...stevens should have pulled a belichik...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: apc on December 11, 2013, 10:06:37 PM
Congrats on the win Doc, you're team was much more composed down the stretch.
our guys were just to tired. the starters played too long to cover for the anemic bench.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 10:06:59 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:08:07 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Tr1boy on December 11, 2013, 10:08:32 PM
I want to see Rondo and Olynyk back and for the team to never play Brooks again. He is so careless with the ball and his defense suks. Pressey is not playing like before. Confidence looks like is gone

If Olynyk and Rondo comesback , the line

Olynyk
Sullinger
Green
AB
Rondo

Off the bench

Hump
Bass
Wallace
Lee
Crawford

So we will finally get firepower off the  bench (the lack off has killed us the past two games)
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: sed522002 on December 11, 2013, 10:08:35 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.

i agree with the foul trouble, injuries and poor bench production...putting brooks wasn't bad coaching...keeping brooks in was bad coaching...stevens should have pulled a belichik...

Lee should not have fouled out at all..that was crap.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on December 11, 2013, 10:08:52 PM
Is this the most shot attempts Jeff Green has had as a Celtic? Can someone elaborate on what kind of shot attempts he was getting?

He got to the rim and took in rhythm jumpers for most of the game. He was taking his usual shots just more of them than usual.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:10:31 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game

agreed

agreed...6 fouls in 14 minutes...ridiculous...

agreed...6 fouls in 14 minutes...that's ridiculous...where is greg kite when you need him...
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.

i agree with the foul trouble, injuries and poor bench production...putting brooks wasn't bad coaching...keeping brooks in was bad coaching...stevens should have pulled a belichik...

Lee should not have fouled out at all..that was crap.

agreed
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Eja117 on December 11, 2013, 10:10:56 PM
Wow. Look at Doc crying and stuff in his after game talk...what a phony. Clippers player. Clippers coach. Celtics quitter.  Get lost Clipper.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 11, 2013, 10:11:29 PM
Very winnable game if C's have healthy Rondo, Hump and Kelly .

Take CP3 out........Doc. And this team crumbles like a house of cards.

We are paying nearly as good with a Rookie coach , 22 year olds and no center or Rondo.


I think Hump could have been a game changer against this team.......oh well :-\

Get better soon Kelly and Hump
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Scottie on December 11, 2013, 10:12:03 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

Congrats...most ridiculous thing ever posted on this board. Stevens now a 22ppg better coach than Doc? Fair enough you don't like the guy, your constant undermining of his achievements makes that obvious. But this is just lashing out in bitterness at a loss after proved victorious on the day. Get over it...and yourself.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 10:13:33 PM
Wow. Look at Doc crying and stuff in his after game talk...what a phony. Clippers player. Clippers coach. Celtics quitter.  Get lost Clipper.
haha totally agree with you. glad it's just a one game affair, get out of town doc you ain't fooling nobody!
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 10:14:03 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

Congrats...most ridiculous thing ever posted on this board. Stevens now a 22ppg better coach than Doc? Fair enough you don't like the guy, your constant undermining of his achievements makes that obvious. But this is just lashing out in bitterness at a loss after proved victorious on the day. Get over it...and yourself.
okay.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 10:14:40 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

maybe. but lee had fouled out and pressey just wasnt getting it done tonight. not many choices left.

sometimes you roll the dice. this is a year to see who can do what. winning is good, but player development is most important.

obviously brooks is not developing. lesson learned.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on December 11, 2013, 10:15:13 PM
well that sucked eggs. oh well.  :(
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:15:21 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

Congrats...most ridiculous thing ever posted on this board. Stevens now a 22ppg better coach than Doc? Fair enough you don't like the guy, your constant undermining of his achievements makes that obvious. But this is just lashing out in bitterness at a loss after proved victorious on the day. Get over it...and yourself.

wow...keeping brooks in was bad coaching...that's all...constant undermining...who are you talking to...you must be thinking of someone else...Merry Christmas...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Spicoli on December 11, 2013, 10:15:42 PM
Is this the most shot attempts Jeff Green has had as a Celtic? Can someone elaborate on what kind of shot attempts he was getting?

He got to the rim and took in rhythm jumpers for most of the game. He was taking his usual shots just more of them than usual.

Thanks. Tommy point for you sir.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:16:48 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

maybe. but lee had fouled out and pressey just wasnt getting it done tonight. not many choices left.

sometimes you roll the dice. this is a year to see who can do what. winning is good, but player development is most important.

obviously brooks is not developing. lesson learned.

i feel sorry for brooks...i think he knew this was his chance to crack into the rotation...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Scottie on December 11, 2013, 10:16:53 PM
 double post...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Scottie on December 11, 2013, 10:17:38 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

Congrats...most ridiculous thing ever posted on this board. Stevens now a 22ppg better coach than Doc? Fair enough you don't like the guy, your constant undermining of his achievements makes that obvious. But this is just lashing out in bitterness at a loss after proved victorious on the day. Get over it...and yourself.

wow...keeping brooks in was bad coaching...that's all...constant undermining...who are you talking to...you must be thinking of someone else...Merry Christmas...

Sorry mate, misunderstanding, it was for the other guy who thinks Setvens is a 22ppg better coach than Doc.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:19:21 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

Congrats...most ridiculous thing ever posted on this board. Stevens now a 22ppg better coach than Doc? Fair enough you don't like the guy, your constant undermining of his achievements makes that obvious. But this is just lashing out in bitterness at a loss after proved victorious on the day. Get over it...and yourself.

wow...keeping brooks in was bad coaching...that's all...constant undermining...who are you talking to...you must be thinking of someone else...Merry Christmas...

Sorry mate, misunderstanding, it was for the other guy who thinks Setvens is a 22ppg better coach than Doc.

no worries...i think stevens is doing a good job...he rolled the dice with brooks...prob won't happen again...i feel sorry for brooks...i think he knew this was his chance and he felt the pressure...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 11, 2013, 10:19:49 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

maybe. but lee had fouled out and pressey just wasnt getting it done tonight. not many choices left.

sometimes you roll the dice. this is a year to see who can do what. winning is good, but player development is most important.

obviously brooks is not developing. lesson learned.

i feel sorry for brooks...i think he knew this was his chance to crack into the rotation...

poor in the sense that he mentally does not play good basketball. he can score and shoot, no doubt. stevens' team was trailing, give brooks a chance. i dont mind that. but the poor play is on brooks.

but do not fret too much. i am sure china or europe have teams that will pay him lots of money to play.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: sed522002 on December 11, 2013, 10:21:12 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

Who else could he put in ...Wallace (let him throw it into the 3rd row) or Pressey who's going to run it into a sea of players? He gave him a chance and Marshon didn't take advantage of it...at least this should get people to see why he's leading the cheer squad instead of suiting up.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 10:23:07 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

maybe. but lee had fouled out and pressey just wasnt getting it done tonight. not many choices left.

sometimes you roll the dice. this is a year to see who can do what. winning is good, but player development is most important.

obviously brooks is not developing. lesson learned.

i feel sorry for brooks...i think he knew this was his chance to crack into the rotation...

poor in the sense that he mentally does not play good basketball. he can score and shoot, no doubt. stevens' team was trailing, give brooks a chance. i dont mind that. but the poor play is on brooks.

but do not fret too much. i am sure china or europe have teams that will pay him lots of money to play.
he can be the next ex-Celtic big thing in China after stephon marbury. ;)
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:23:59 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

maybe. but lee had fouled out and pressey just wasnt getting it done tonight. not many choices left.

sometimes you roll the dice. this is a year to see who can do what. winning is good, but player development is most important.

obviously brooks is not developing. lesson learned.

i feel sorry for brooks...i think he knew this was his chance to crack into the rotation...

poor in the sense that he mentally does not play good basketball. he can score and shoot, no doubt. stevens' team was trailing, give brooks a chance. i dont mind that. but the poor play is on brooks.

but do not fret too much. i am sure china or europe have teams that will pay him lots of money to play.

lol...that's true...i think we were going to get teletovic at one pt..he's scoring 5.4 pts per game in 15 minutes per game...i don't know why we got brooks instead...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:25:14 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

Who else could he put in ...Wallace (let him throw it into the 3rd row) or Pressey who's going to run it into a sea of players? He gave him a chance and Marshon didn't take advantage of it...at least this should get people to see why he's leading the cheer squad instead of suiting up.

pickings were slim...maybe green at sg...maybe even bogans...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: sed522002 on December 11, 2013, 10:31:29 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

Who else could he put in ...Wallace (let him throw it into the 3rd row) or Pressey who's going to run it into a sea of players? He gave him a chance and Marshon didn't take advantage of it...at least this should get people to see why he's leading the cheer squad instead of suiting up.

pickings were slim...maybe green at sg...maybe even bogans...

I forgot Bogans is a player  ;D
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: j804 on December 11, 2013, 10:33:35 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

Who else could he put in ...Wallace (let him throw it into the 3rd row) or Pressey who's going to run it into a sea of players? He gave him a chance and Marshon didn't take advantage of it...at least this should get people to see why he's leading the cheer squad instead of suiting up.

pickings were slim...maybe green at sg...maybe even bogans...
Bogans is ancient and would be a statue, good move on the Brooks call could have sparked offensively because he didn't doesn't make it a bad coach decision smh
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: rutzan on December 11, 2013, 10:36:56 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

Who else could he put in ...Wallace (let him throw it into the 3rd row) or Pressey who's going to run it into a sea of players? He gave him a chance and Marshon didn't take advantage of it...at least this should get people to see why he's leading the cheer squad instead of suiting up.

pickings were slim...maybe green at sg...maybe even bogans...
Bogans is ancient and would be a statue, good move on the Brooks call could have sparked offensively because he didn't doesn't make it a bad coach decision smh

the 2 extra made free throws by collison really hurt...a lot of coaches would have yanked brooks immediately...maybe even put in a statue...lol...i give credit to stevens trying to give brooks some confidence...he took a chance on brooks and it didn't work out...i don't think we'll see brooks for a while...
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: celticslove on December 11, 2013, 10:37:36 PM
i know stevens wanted to show confidence in brooks and give him a chance...bad coaching...cost them the game
Huh?? Bad coaching wasn't a problem..foul trouble, injuries, and poor bench production was the problem....yet they still had a chance to win.
lol at bad coaching, look at the lineups then switch the coaches, stevens will win by 30 no doubt.

keeping brooks in was bad coaching

Who else could he put in ...Wallace (let him throw it into the 3rd row) or Pressey who's going to run it into a sea of players? He gave him a chance and Marshon didn't take advantage of it...at least this should get people to see why he's leading the cheer squad instead of suiting up.

pickings were slim...maybe green at sg...maybe even bogans...
Bogans is ancient and would be a statue, good move on the Brooks call could have sparked offensively because he didn't doesn't make it a bad coach decision smh
bogans is one expensive cheerleader. we could have gotten the white mamba cheaper.haha
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on December 11, 2013, 10:54:15 PM
ONE...SIDED...REFFING.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: j804 on December 12, 2013, 02:17:04 AM
Am I crazy to think had we had a legit center and rondo back we get by the Nets and Clippers? Loving the grit and fight of this team
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 12, 2013, 03:15:50 AM
Am I crazy to think had we had a legit center and rondo back we get by the Nets and Clippers? Loving the grit and fight of this team

We beat both without the center everyone claims we need, all we need is Rondo. We don't need a center, Lopez is a unique player, all teams struggle to stop him. If you notice all of the other centers we have played have performed under their avg, guys like Hibbert and Duncan. The centers and PF in the league are more of the Hibbert/Duncan types, easier for our guys to defend. I knew we would do a good job on both Jordan and Blake b/c they are right down our bigs defensive alley... I was never concerned that either one of them could cause us trouble. Even though Lopez is an offensive beast, we figured him out by the 4th and shut him down. We just couldn't score to save our lives and it was the same story against the Clips. Give us a healthy RR after he gets chemistry with the guys and we are gonna be better than people think. COME ON RR, PLEASSSSSEEEE!!!!


Our problem is scoring droughts, we don't need anyone but a real pg. Craw has been excellent but he is no RR. These two games after winning player of the week Craw hasn't been good. If he isn't penetrating and controlling the offense, we stink. Again, stats are going to fool some people but Craw hasn't been getting the offense moving like he had been b4 winning. We do enough to win on defense but we go minutes upon minutes without scoring. It's not all on Craw but he is usually the one with the ball stuck in his hands. He has been taking a lot more bad shots the last 2 games too.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: DesertDweller on December 12, 2013, 04:11:28 AM
The loss was pretty easy to figure out.....Faverani is  becoming useless. he's slowly fading into the background, meanwhile Hump was out so cross out two big guys. on top of that Sully is in foul trouble all game. Lee fouls out which forces Stevens to rely on Brooks who turns the ball over four times. with all of that going on we are still playing the Clippers and actually beating them.
This game was a few good plays away from being a win.

As the season progresses you can just feel the need for Rondo. the defense will improve considerably when Rondo is directing the offense and our shooters don't have to set up shots for themselves. Rondo doesn't even have to be 100% to make this team better. his presence alone and passing skills will help considerably.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: TwinTower14 on December 12, 2013, 08:59:09 AM
The loss was pretty easy to figure out.....Faverani is  becoming useless. he's slowly fading into the background, meanwhile Hump was out so cross out two big guys. on top of that Sully is in foul trouble all game. Lee fouls out which forces Stevens to rely on Brooks who turns the ball over four times. with all of that going on we are still playing the Clippers and actually beating them.
This game was a few good plays away from being a win.

As the season progresses you can just feel the need for Rondo. the defense will improve considerably when Rondo is directing the offense and our shooters don't have to set up shots for themselves. Rondo doesn't even have to be 100% to make this team better. his presence alone and passing skills will help considerably.

Serious question - How much better would a Rondo coming off an ACL injury play than Crawford right now?
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: Bankshot on December 12, 2013, 10:55:23 AM
The loss was pretty easy to figure out.....Faverani is  becoming useless. he's slowly fading into the background, meanwhile Hump was out so cross out two big guys. on top of that Sully is in foul trouble all game. Lee fouls out which forces Stevens to rely on Brooks who turns the ball over four times. with all of that going on we are still playing the Clippers and actually beating them.
This game was a few good plays away from being a win.

As the season progresses you can just feel the need for Rondo. the defense will improve considerably when Rondo is directing the offense and our shooters don't have to set up shots for themselves. Rondo doesn't even have to be 100% to make this team better. his presence alone and passing skills will help considerably.

Serious question - How much better would a Rondo coming off an ACL injury play than Crawford right now?

Yeah, I don't think Rondo would be much better than Crawford fresh from his injury.  But I do think Humphries would have made a difference.  That guy always does something positive when he enters the game.  I know he makes a ton of money, but I would like to keep him around for a veteran presence.  Doesn't hurt that he's very effective whenever he plays.
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: kozlodoev on December 12, 2013, 11:00:26 AM
Serious question - How much better would a Rondo coming off an ACL injury play than Crawford right now?
Crawford has been good, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. If Rondo can't be better than Crawford right off the bat, he should continue with the rehab :)
Title: Re: Clippers (13-8) vs Celtics (10-13) Game #24 12/11
Post by: DesertDweller on December 12, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
The loss was pretty easy to figure out.....Faverani is  becoming useless. he's slowly fading into the background, meanwhile Hump was out so cross out two big guys. on top of that Sully is in foul trouble all game. Lee fouls out which forces Stevens to rely on Brooks who turns the ball over four times. with all of that going on we are still playing the Clippers and actually beating them.
This game was a few good plays away from being a win.

As the season progresses you can just feel the need for Rondo. the defense will improve considerably when Rondo is directing the offense and our shooters don't have to set up shots for themselves. Rondo doesn't even have to be 100% to make this team better. his presence alone and passing skills will help considerably.

Serious question - How much better would a Rondo coming off an ACL injury play than Crawford right now?

I just think, especially the young guys, would benefit by a true floor general out there with superior passing skills.
Don't get me wrong, I really like JC, but when his threes aren't falling, sometimes he tries to force the issue and can be a little erratic.