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Title: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on January 07, 2014, 08:44:55 PM
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Boston Celtics (13-21) at Los Angeles Clippers (24-13)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
10:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #36, Road Game #17
TV: CSNNE, Prime Ticket, NBA-TV Canada, NBA-LP 762(DTV)752(Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, KFWB
Staples Center

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Probable Starting Lineups
Point Guard

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Jordan Crawford vs Darren Collison

Shooting Guard
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Avery Bradley vs Jamal Crawford

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
Jerryd Bayless
Kris Humphries
Vitor Faverani
Phil Pressey
Gerald Wallace
Keith Bogans
Courtney Lee
MarShon Brooks

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (ACL) out

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Clippers Reserves
Willie Green
Ryan Hollins
Antawn Jamison
Byron Mullins
Steven Jackson
Matt Barnes

Injuries
Reggie Bullock (ankle)out
JJ Redick (wrist)  questionable
Chris Paul (shoulder) out

Game Notes
The Celtics face Doc Rivers and his Clippers for the second and final time this season.  The Clippers won the first meeting in Boston 96-88. 

With the Clippers All Star point guard, Chris Paul, sitting out with an injured shoulder,  the Celtics may have caught a break in this game.  JJ Redick is also questionable for this game.  However, the Clippers are still very strong even without those two players. 

The Celtics are playing in the second of back to back games and in their 3rd game in 4 nights on the road and so fatigue may be a problem for them in this game. 

The Clippers are 15-3 at home and 6-4 in their last 10 games.  The Celtics are 5-11 on the road and just 3-7 in their last 10 games. 

Key Matchups

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Brandon Bass vs Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin is going to be a tough matchup for Brandon Bass.  He is athletic and has a knack for getting those guarding him in foul trouble.  Griffin is averaging 20.0 points, 10.5 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.

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Jared Sullinger vs DeAndre Jordan
While DeAndre Jordan isn't a huge threat on offense, he is very tough on defense and on the boards.  He is averaging 9.3 points, 13.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks a game.  Jared has been struggling with his hand injury and may struggle even more trying to get his shot off over Jordan. 

Honorable Mention

Brad Stevens vs Doc Rivers
The new guy vs the former coach.  Doc got the best of Brad in their first meeting.  Can the Celtics new coach turn the tables in this one?

Keys to the Game
Defense
- The Celtics must continue to make team defense a priority. The Clippers are  the highest scoring team in the NBA on their home floor averaging 109.7 points per game at home, and stopping them from scoring is a must if the Celtics expect to win this game.

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.

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.

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.  Hopefully the trade and the losing streak hasn't affected their chemistry.

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. From start to finish is the key there.  They can't continue to stop playing hard in the middle of every game and expect to win. 

X-Factors

Fatigue and Focus
As stated above, the Celtics are playing in the 3rd game in 4 nights on the road and fatigue could be a problem for them in this game.  Also, with the trade going down and a hostile crowd hopefully they can keep their focus.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: timobusa on January 07, 2014, 08:47:57 PM
Anybody know if Bayless is playing/suited for tonights game?

I'm watching the Spurs vs Grizzlies game, and Courtney Lee looks like he fits well with Memphis.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on January 07, 2014, 08:53:13 PM
Anybody know if Bayless is playing/suited for tonights game?

I'm watching the Spurs vs Grizzlies game, and Courtney Lee looks like he fits well with Memphis.

Tonight's game is the Nuggets game.

And Bayless is apparently playing.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: timobusa on January 07, 2014, 08:59:30 PM
lol wrong thread
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 07, 2014, 10:13:53 PM
well, i am watching the celtics and nuggets and the good thing about that game is that THIS game with the clippers has GOT to be better.  ;D

gooooooo celtics!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: jambr380 on January 07, 2014, 10:20:47 PM
well, i am watching the celtics and nuggets and the good thing about that game is that THIS game with the clippers has GOT to be better.  ;D

gooooooo celtics!!!!

I was going to say the same thing...might as well move on over to this thread - the Nuggets game is [most likely] a lost cause - I bet Bayless is psyched to join this Cs team.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Clench123 on January 07, 2014, 11:47:01 PM
I know I'd need a flask full of JD by the time this game is over tomorrow
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 07, 2014, 11:51:34 PM
I know I'd need a flask full of JD by the time this game is over tomorrow

But this one will start an hour and a half later so pregame if you need to get up for work.

At least, I'll be pregaming.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 08, 2014, 05:48:13 AM
I'm sure even the most pro tanking tankers couldn't have come up with Bold Prediction matching how we got owned in Denver. Anyway, Here's mine for this game. Brad Steven's counters one of Doc Rivers' famed time out in bound plays with a most unusual set of defensive switches.  Chris Paul and Rondo are seen playing connect 4 on the touchline, and Vitor Faverani so spectacularly blocks Blake Griffin, he gets called for a tech, if not a flagrant foul. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: tyrone biggums on January 08, 2014, 06:49:48 AM
I'm sure even the most pro tanking tankers couldn't have come up with Bold Prediction matching how we got owned in Denver. Anyway, Here's mine for this game. Brad Steven's counters one of Doc Rivers' famed time out in bound plays with a most unusual set of defensive switches.  Chris Paul and Rondo are seen playing connect 4 on the touchline, and Vitor Faverani so spectacularly blocks Blake Griffin, he gets called for a tech, if not a flagrant foul.

It's not a stretch to say for the rest of this month there are going to be more blowouts than close games. This team just isn't ready to play at the NBA level aside from Hump Bass Green and a few others. Just remember if the Celtics are fortunate to get a top pick and draft Smart while resigning Bradley then we're going to have to listen about how the Celtics need to tank for a big man in 2015. This rebuild is going to be a longer and painful process than what most people thought. Welcome back to the M.L Carr, John Carroll, Rick Pitino days...the good ole days that posters have pined for since the KG/Big Al trade.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-21) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 08, 2014, 07:47:07 AM
I'm sure even the most pro tanking tankers couldn't have come up with Bold Prediction matching how we got owned in Denver. Anyway, Here's mine for this game. Brad Steven's counters one of Doc Rivers' famed time out in bound plays with a most unusual set of defensive switches.  Chris Paul and Rondo are seen playing connect 4 on the touchline, and Vitor Faverani so spectacularly blocks Blake Griffin, he gets called for a tech, if not a flagrant foul.

It's not a stretch to say for the rest of this month there are going to be more blowouts than close games. This team just isn't ready to play at the NBA level aside from Hump Bass Green and a few others. Just remember if the Celtics are fortunate to get a top pick and draft Smart while resigning Bradley then we're going to have to listen about how the Celtics need to tank for a big man in 2015. This rebuild is going to be a longer and painful process than what most people thought. Welcome back to the M.L Carr, John Carroll, Rick Pitino days...the good ole days that posters have pined for since the KG/Big Al trade.

Enjoy!
Perhaps. But I would more expect talk on free agents to sign with opening cap space. As far as the draft, celtics would still be rebuilding (one rookie will not transform this team in one year) with Their own pick and the nets' picks for years to come.

Patience...it's not just for breakfast anymore.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 09:32:42 AM
If we show some effort on defense tonight, I'll be happy.  It's that simple for me right now. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 08, 2014, 09:43:59 AM
Well........here is game the Celtics just could win ...... :)


No CP3. ......is The death blow to the Clippies


clippers suck and not sure they won a game that CP3 didn't play.....totally lost on the court

I expect no less than this with Doc at the helm

Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 10:10:46 AM
Well........here is game the Celtics just could win ...... :)


No CP3. ......is The death blow to the Clippies


clippers suck and not sure they won a game that CP3 didn't play.....totally lost on the court

I expect no less than this with Doc at the helm

The Clips are two and one this season without Paul.  That's a slightly better winning percentage than their overall percentage.

I'd love to drop them to .500 without Paul, though. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 08, 2014, 11:38:26 AM
Would be nice to see the Celtics win a game .  They pretty much have fell apart last couple.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 12:55:43 PM
Bold Predictions:
The Celtics win.

Ogaju makes a thread about Doc.

Jared Sullinger and Blake Griffin are double ejected.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 08, 2014, 09:52:46 PM
DESTROY DOC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: nickagneta on January 08, 2014, 10:10:35 PM
Strangely enough, even as bad as they have been playing, I like the C's to win this tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 08, 2014, 10:11:36 PM
LET'S GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 08, 2014, 10:18:56 PM
At least Sully has his tech back to use tonight. League rescinded one from last night.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: beklog on January 08, 2014, 10:29:30 PM
Strangely enough, even as bad as they have been playing, I like the C's to win this tonight

I always want the Cs to win  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: rondohondo on January 08, 2014, 10:33:34 PM
hump is starting tonight, guess danny is showcasing him.





Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 10:40:57 PM
I like Hump in the starting lineup tonight.  I think it's a good move.  His athleticism will be helpful against that front line. 

I think Sully can provide a nice scoring punch off the bench that we desperately need. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on January 08, 2014, 10:41:26 PM
If we lose by single digits I will be happy
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 08, 2014, 10:43:34 PM
Same old .....song by announcers

Celtics have no shot blocking ........

Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on January 08, 2014, 10:47:52 PM
Looks like there is a little fire in the Celtics eyes tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hpantazo on January 08, 2014, 10:50:36 PM
why no Sullinger tonight?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: rondohondo on January 08, 2014, 10:55:05 PM
wow wallace sucks

this is going to get ugly, it already is.....
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Scottie on January 08, 2014, 10:55:15 PM
Gerald Wallace, his veteran leadership and his big mouth check in and immediately turn the ball over leading to a fast break two....we're lucky you're here Gerald.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on January 08, 2014, 10:56:33 PM
why no Sullinger tonight?

Don't know why, but I would bet it had to do with the flagrants last night. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 08, 2014, 10:57:09 PM
Crawford has completely destroyed the chemistry we had during that stretch when we were playing really well.

too much dribbling from him and then he takes some unforced contested shot.

and everybody else is so eager to get the ball when they actually do they can't do anything with it because they're surprised they got it.

he needs to be benched now.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Sievers81 on January 08, 2014, 10:57:19 PM
This is embarrassing...
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: PAOBoston on January 08, 2014, 11:00:36 PM
why no Sullinger tonight?

probably because he's shooting like 35% in his last 10 games.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:01:09 PM
At least we had a competitive first quarter last night.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on January 08, 2014, 11:03:42 PM
Atleast we don't have to watch Ryan Hollins every night this year
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:07:15 PM
why no Sullinger tonight?

He's playing.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 08, 2014, 11:07:24 PM
well, so far better than last night.

but crawford is jacking up too many low percentage shots. the celtics over all are taking too many jumpshots.

the defense is not consistent, but it shows flashes of being solid.

ladies and gentlemen, we have a basketball game tonight.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:09:42 PM
well, so far better than last night.

but crawford is jacking up too many low percentage shots. the celtics over all are taking too many jumpshots.

the defense is not consistent, but it shows flashes of being solid.

ladies and gentlemen, we have a basketball game tonight.  ;D

I hope so. They all look wiped out. Low energy.

Nice elbow jumper from the klynyk though.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 08, 2014, 11:12:23 PM
Bayless is really explosive.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 08, 2014, 11:12:47 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.#Thingsthatshouldbegiffed#
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:14:01 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 08, 2014, 11:15:53 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.

Well I hope he makes fools of us at some point....soon. I hated Avery Bradley pretty much up until Ray got hurt.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:17:05 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.

Well I hope he makes fools of us at some point....soon. I hated Avery Bradley pretty much up until Ray got hurt.

Me too. I'm quite happy to be proven wrong--even as soon as later in this game. Nice pieces of passing from KO on that bass dunk and the bayless layup.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 08, 2014, 11:17:22 PM
I like Bayless.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Beat LA on January 08, 2014, 11:18:10 PM
Well, this could be a lot worse, and I'm sure that it will end that way, but does anyone have a link for the game with Mike and PJ doing the commentary?  I can only find 14 links on nbaliveonline.tv with the horrible clippers commentators, who just said that they call Gerald Wallace crash no longer for his rebounding ability, but for his shots.  Unfortunately, I agree, and he hasn't even attempted a free throw yet  ::)  I don't want to have to download and/or install anything.  The site I referenced did have Mike and Tommy in the past, but not for the last 2 games (it was a 5 minute blurry appearance with Mike last night and then it promptly disappeared when I tried to find one with better quality graphics).  Which is worse btw - Michael Smith as a player, or Michael Smith as a commentator haha?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:18:39 PM
O.K.  Much better energy here, fellas. 

I think we'll manage to stay in this one. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 08, 2014, 11:19:25 PM
i'm not judging anything olynk this season. he clearly needs to gain muscle weight, so anything good we do get from him is just a bonus imo.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 08, 2014, 11:20:32 PM
sad when 8 - 9 pt deficits are encouraging.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 08, 2014, 11:21:12 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.

And I bet that you haven't noticed that since he returned from his injury, he's been shooting 46% from the floor and 50% from 3s... food for thought.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Sievers81 on January 08, 2014, 11:23:30 PM
These Dudley 3's...killing us.

Really enjoying Bayless however.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: wahz on January 08, 2014, 11:23:42 PM
I have the NBA package and the announcers have gotten my pride up. How about this question? How many years Before the Clippers win a title will the the Celtics win their next Championship? I say 30 years and the Celtics win one within 4 years.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 08, 2014, 11:27:06 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.

And I bet that you haven't noticed that since he returned from his injury, he's been shooting 46% from the floor and 50% from 3s... food for thought.

Also small sample size. 7/14 from 3 in the last 10 games. That said, they can play him 40 minutes a night for all I'm concerned. Let's see what he got...
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 08, 2014, 11:29:39 PM
I hope we deal Bass and get similar assets to the Lee trade.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:31:43 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.

And I bet that you haven't noticed that since he returned from his injury, he's been shooting 46% from the floor and 50% from 3s... food for thought.

I'm quite happy to be proven wrong

That was a bogus Tech, and a bogus foul call on Bass.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:35:06 PM
Ugh!  I just said to my television set, "if you get a T here, Jordan, you're dead to me."  And, then, what d'ya know?  He obliges. 

Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 08, 2014, 11:36:16 PM
KO you have to grab that!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:36:23 PM
Oh, for Pete's sake, Kelly!!!  Catch the darn ball.  Stop playing afraid.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:36:53 PM
Ugh!  I just said to my television set, "if you get a T here, Jordan, you're dead to me."  And, then, what d'ya know?  He obliges.

Did you forget that you're not allowed to be anything other than gratuitously positive about the Celtics this year?

Kylnyk should go to the hands store and get some new hands.

And why on earth is the arena playing Bush? Is it 1998?

Crawford needs to focus his irritation a little better. Nice and-1.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: bello_man09 on January 08, 2014, 11:38:05 PM
Oh, for Pete's sake, Kelly!!!  Catch the darn ball.  Stop playing afraid.

LOL Crawford agrees with u...
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:38:33 PM
Well, Jordan's fired up tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 08, 2014, 11:39:51 PM
Well, Jordan's fired up tonight.


May have a jones for Doc
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 08, 2014, 11:40:20 PM
I don't trust anyone who thinks Olynck is a competent basketball player.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 08, 2014, 11:40:58 PM

And why on earth is the arena playing Bush? Is it 1998?


It's one of their only CD's that isn't scratched.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 08, 2014, 11:40:59 PM
I honestly can't say I've seen a running floater that close go over the back board before.

And he followed it up with an airballed three.

Small sample size and all that, but I can't believe we traded up for this dude.

And I bet that you haven't noticed that since he returned from his injury, he's been shooting 46% from the floor and 50% from 3s... food for thought.

Also small sample size. 7/14 from 3 in the last 10 games. That said, they can play him 40 minutes a night for all I'm concerned. Let's see what he got...

All I'm alluding to is the whole "oh my god can't believe Ainge moved up to him" types of reactions are overblown considering how he's been executing lately. It seems completely out of context.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:41:56 PM
Ugh!  I just said to my television set, "if you get a T here, Jordan, you're dead to me."  And, then, what d'ya know?  He obliges.

Did you forget that you're not allowed to be anything other than gratuitously positive about the Celtics this year?

Kylnyk should go to the hands store and get some new hands.

And why on earth is the arena playing Bush? Is it 1998?

Crawford needs to focus his irritation a little better. Nice and-1.

I'm feeling a little fired up myself tonight.  I'm breaking from gratuitous positivity for awhile.  I think these guys need me to take a different approach with them. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: satch on January 08, 2014, 11:43:06 PM
I catch myself really pulling for KO but he just does not have it.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 08, 2014, 11:45:35 PM
I catch myself really pulling for KO but he just does not have it.
not consistently, no. he has flashes of excellent offense, but is still too timid and passes when he should shot or drive.

i think, hope, the being timid will go away with more time. heck, this is a year for development so i dont mind him getting minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:47:06 PM

And why on earth is the arena playing Bush? Is it 1998?


It's one of their only CD's that isn't scratched.


hahaha TP.


Quote from: Celtics18

I'm feeling a little fired up myself tonight.  I'm breaking from gratuitous positivity for awhile.  I think these guys need me to take a different approach with them. 
After last night, I agree.

The whole Laptop on the halftime show desk routine seems really tacky to me, even if you are Jackie Mac (and to her credit, it's an iPad this time).
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:48:17 PM
I don't trust anyone who thinks Olynck is a competent basketball player.

I don't trust anyone who can't learn to spell the names of Celtics players. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: vinnie on January 08, 2014, 11:49:53 PM
Listened to first half driving home from Amherst and the UMass game and liked what I heard. Looking forward to settling in and watching the second half.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:52:26 PM
Listened to first half driving home from Amherst and the UMass game and liked what I heard. Looking forward to settling in and watching the second half.

Don't believe everything you hear. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 08, 2014, 11:53:18 PM
I don't trust anyone who thinks Olynck is a competent basketball player.

I don't trust anyone who can't learn to spell the names of Celtics players.


TP
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 08, 2014, 11:54:56 PM
Besides that Olynyk has only played 25 NBA games, I'm still optimistic he can be the complementary stretch 4 that Ainge said he could be on draft night. He just shows all the signs of someone really struggling with his confidence to the point that it seems like it's affecting his instincts and reflexes. For the sake of mixing sports analogies, it's like Saltalamacchia and Chuck Knoblauch not being able to throw back to the pitcher and first base respectively.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:55:31 PM
I don't trust anyone who thinks Olynck is a competent basketball player.

I don't trust anyone who can't learn to spell the names of Celtics players.

Nice edit.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 08, 2014, 11:59:02 PM
Ridiculous.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 08, 2014, 11:59:34 PM
Ridiculous.

That Jamal Crawford 3? Yesh.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Beat LA on January 09, 2014, 12:00:02 AM
I catch myself really pulling for KO but he just does not have it.

Sigh.  I agree (especially after that brilliant foul on Crawford near the end of the half - that was lovely.  What intelligence!  ::) ), but I would like to at least see him on the block just one time in a game before we can call him a bust.  Not that that would necessary yield positive results, but that was supposed to be his forte, along with his passing (which has been pretty good).  I think the last time he got in the post was in garbage time against the Pacers in Indy, where his turnaround jumper attempt was stuffed by Chris Copeland.  Chris Copeland!  Wow.  Any sliver of hope I had for the guy was completely extinguished at that point.  He was almost as bad as I was when I used to try and play haha.

But hey everybody - we're outrebounding a Doc-lead team!  Woo.  Does that even count as a positive?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:00:42 AM
Take care of the ball, and get back on defense.  I don't care if they score another point in this half. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:02:22 AM
But hey everybody - we're outrebounding a Doc-lead team!  Woo.  Does that even count as a positive?

We're outrebounding them, and we're still losing. That could be telling.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 09, 2014, 12:04:06 AM
I don't trust anyone who thinks Olynck is a competent basketball player.

I don't trust anyone who can't learn to spell the names of Celtics players.
Incorrectly spelling a strange name like Olynyk is far less troubling than the people on this board that don't see that this guy has all the trappings of yet another Celtic player that you guys will be high on for a few years before finally throwing in the towel. If he played smart basketball it would be a different story but I can't think much out of a guy who has a classic college game that doesn't translate to the pros, hasn't shot well, is timid and hasn't even shown a high BBIQ other than with his passing. And if he did happen to be good offensively he would get Steve Novak minutes on a good team because his defense is so bad.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:04:30 AM
You can't stop Brandon Bass, you can only hope to contain him.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:04:52 AM
In other news, Bass for the and-one. Four point game.

And you should spell it KELLLEH OKLYNKYKNK.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:06:53 AM
I don't trust anyone who thinks Olynck is a competent basketball player.

I don't trust anyone who can't learn to spell the names of Celtics players.
Incorrectly spelling a strange name like Olynyk is far less troubling than the people on this board that don't see that this guy has all the trappings of yet another Celtic player that you guys will be high on for a few years before finally throwing in the towel. If he played smart basketball it would be a different story but I can't think much out of a guy who has a classic college game that doesn't translate to the pros, hasn't shot well, is timid and hasn't even shown a high BBIQ other than with his passing. And if he did happen to be good offensively he would get Steve Novak minutes on a good team because his defense is so bad.

To you, maybe.  How would you feel if I spelled your strange name something like A-N-E-D-E-R-U.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 09, 2014, 12:08:10 AM
Lol at  Bradley staring at Griffin.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:08:36 AM
Avery Bryant and-1 for the lead!

Well he missed the FT. but still!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:08:59 AM
Avery is getting intense now.  He's actually searching out Blake Griffin on defense.  "Put me on him, coach."
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:11:43 AM
Sorry Kris, but that was quite the poster.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on January 09, 2014, 12:12:43 AM
Sorry Kris, but that was quite the poster.

It's a good highlight but I hate how much explosive jumpers get away with using the off-arm to climb up on a guy.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 09, 2014, 12:13:08 AM
Is there any team in the league that hasn't had an on-the-court beef with Blake Griffin?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:14:14 AM
Good timeout, coach.  Don't let them self-destruct here. 

Maybe, now would be a good time to give Jordan a little breather and let him cool down. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:15:16 AM
Sorry Kris, but that was quite the poster.

It's a good highlight but I hate how much explosive jumpers get away with using the off-arm to climb up on a guy.

I'm shallow and easily swayed--I don't mind if it ends up in a dunk like that.

Is there any team in the league that hasn't had an on-the-court beef with Blake Griffin?

Its pretty common knowledge that players go out of their way to talk trash towards Griffin, 'cause he's (allegedly) kind of a wimp.

Which really means that he's probably a more well-adjusted person than some of his contemporaries, but so it goes.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 12:15:29 AM
great work by the celtics. hump is really working hard.

crawford gives, then takes. too much one on one crap by him.

celtics are playing hard, i like that.  :)
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:15:30 AM
Is there any team in the league that hasn't had an on-the-court beef with Blake Griffin?

Heck, I've got an off-the-court beef with Blake Griffin.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 09, 2014, 12:15:38 AM
I don't think we should bother dribbling the ball down the court when we get a rebound or inbound the ball. just shoot it as soon as we get it!

it'll save our legs.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 12:16:25 AM
I don't think we should bother dribbling the ball down the court when we get a rebound or inbound the ball. just shoot it as soon as we get it!

it'll save our legs.
dont let crawford read this.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:16:44 AM
But seriously KELLEH, hands store tomorrow morning. You're in LA. You can find a new pair.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 09, 2014, 12:19:23 AM
Is there any team in the league that hasn't had an on-the-court beef with Blake Griffin?

Heck, I've got an off-the-court beef with Blake Griffin.

How has he had time to develop a beef with you in between shooting commercials?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:20:19 AM
That shoulda gone. 

Darn.  Ditto for the free throw.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:21:01 AM
Hack A Jordan. Awesome.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 09, 2014, 12:21:08 AM
 "1:58:Jeff Green makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jerryd Bayless assists)> BOS 79, LAC 83."  Forgot we had traded for Bayless.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:23:01 AM
I can't believe he caught that.  Good job, Kellie. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:24:31 AM
I can't believe he caught that.  Good job, Kellie.

I had the same thought. Can't believe he missed both FT's though.

Three point play with a tech on the bench? Maybe?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on January 09, 2014, 12:25:10 AM
Olynyk has been such a good passer and so lousy everywhere else...kinda maddening, but he's a rookie.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 12:25:20 AM
I'm with the clips bench on that call. I hate those "wait and see" whistles. Just call the foul.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:26:39 AM
I'm with the clips bench on that call. I hate those "wait and see" whistles. Just call the foul.

Agreed. A no-call if it goes in is silly.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:28:37 AM
I thought the Cs played decent D in that quarter, and I look at the score board and they scored 29 points.  Jeez. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 09, 2014, 12:28:54 AM
At least it was not a collossal blow out.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 09, 2014, 12:29:11 AM
don't get me started on the refs.


....ok, how is it that the worst officials in all of sports are the only full time officials in all of sports?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:32:15 AM
don't get me started on the refs.


....ok, how is it that the worst officials in all of sports are the only full time officials in all of sports?

Do you watch the NFL? The replacement refs debacle convinced me that, even if they're evil, awful, and generally ignorant of the basic rules of basketball as governed from my couch, the alternative to full time referees is far worse.

Another flagrant? Are you serious refs? I just spent like 25 seconds defending you.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 12:33:56 AM
Someone needs to teach Sully how to foul with only one hand, because this is getting ridiculous.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on January 09, 2014, 12:34:03 AM
Wow Sully is real getting shafted
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 09, 2014, 12:34:11 AM
Calling Sully flagrants is becoming a joke.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:34:35 AM
What the heck are you doing, Sully.  Be careful, big fella.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 09, 2014, 12:35:09 AM
Griffin pushed him after the foul.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 09, 2014, 12:35:26 AM
What a joke.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 09, 2014, 12:36:15 AM
I don't know who's idea it was to give the Celtics bench red shirts, but it's terrible.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:36:36 AM
Makeup call on Griffin, who was awarded that T on the bench.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 09, 2014, 12:36:45 AM
Blake is elbowing Sully in the post all the time.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 09, 2014, 12:37:39 AM
don't get me started on the refs.


....ok, how is it that the worst officials in all of sports are the only full time officials in all of sports?

Do you watch the NFL? The replacement refs debacle convinced me that, even if they're evil, awful, and generally ignorant of the basic rules of basketball as governed from my couch, the alternative to full time referees is far worse.

Another flagrant? Are you serious refs? I just spent like 25 seconds defending you.

nba officiating is consistently way worse than the nfl. the replacement officials in the nfl were on par with the regular nba officials.

also back to the game can we stop posting up Gerald Wallace? nothing good ever comes out of it.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Scottie on January 09, 2014, 12:37:57 AM
Is it just me, or does Matt Barnes look like a young Sammy Davis Jr from some angles?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:38:01 AM
Great double team.  I can't believe Avery missed that dunk.  Please fight (you know what I mean, Sully--not literally) until the end here. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 12:38:10 AM
beginning to look bad for the celtics. but it was a good game so far and they might come back yet.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 12:38:18 AM
Blake is elbowing Sully in the post all the time.

He's clearly trying to provoke Sully into dumb fouls.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:38:56 AM
Is it just me, or does Matt Barnes look like a young Sammy Davis Jr from some angles?

If you squint. From 200 ft away.

Also, glad to see that Griffin and Sully are playing in the post like "real" 4's. You see a lot of the small ball guys (Melo's pretty egregious about it) flailing and complaining when they get pushed around in the post. No such luck with these guys. Is fun to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 09, 2014, 12:42:49 AM
Green shot that like I used to in horse on a graphite back board.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 12:43:20 AM
Well, we hung with them for 2.5 quarters. At least it wasn't an early blowout.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:44:32 AM
If we can get the lead down to single digits in the next minute or so we've got time.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 12:45:03 AM
please put bayliss in for crawford...please.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:46:33 AM
If we can get the lead down to single digits in the next minute or so we've got time.

I'm feeling that gratuitous positivity.

Let's go, Cs!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 09, 2014, 12:46:44 AM
Just realized that NBA games have 4, not 3 quarters
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:48:50 AM
If we can get the lead down to single digits in the next minute or so we've got time.

I'm feeling that gratuitous positivity.

Let's go, Cs!!

One or two stop and one or two scores and we're right back in it.


So we grab a stop, bass gets to the line, still have 5 minutes left.

ALSO we're 13-20 from the line this game. Weaaaak.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:51:18 AM
Umpfff!!  Brandon
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 12:51:24 AM
BASS! Love it when decides to go up strong.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:51:44 AM
Brandon Bass!

Offensive Foul!

Single Digit Lead?!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on January 09, 2014, 12:52:17 AM
BASS USING THAT GIRTH AND ARSE
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 12:52:36 AM
celtics not out of it yet!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 09, 2014, 12:53:10 AM
Barnes is really at his most intimidating when there's a whistle and 5 players holding each other back.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:53:27 AM
Just don't turn the ball over.  Get up shots down the stretch.  I don't even really care if they're good ones.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Beat LA on January 09, 2014, 12:54:23 AM
That Jeff Green foul was intelligent  ::)  Yes, Kris got posterized, but didn't that dunk by the punk look like he kind of threw it in?  Griffin's done that a few times (the Mozgov one was the same way), does it still count as a slam to you?  It's borderline to me, but whatever.  Before the end of the game I want to see a Wallace vs Jordan free throw contest haha.  I honestly don't know who'd win.  Oh, and Olynyk seems like Michael Smith 2.0.  Lovely.  I do think I can solve his lack of agility and make him much quicker - it's his hair; the drag is slowing him down  ::) so yeah, fix that and he'll be an all star haha.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:54:53 AM
Beautiful
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 12:56:17 AM
ok, who really thought that Blake had that shot in his bag?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 12:56:26 AM
what a stupid shot by crawford.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 12:57:21 AM
Oops, Bad Jordan showed up this quarter.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 12:59:55 AM
Thank you, great call on the push in the back there. 

Stupid, Blake, stupid. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 09, 2014, 01:01:16 AM
Too bad we couldn't hold onto that steal.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:01:37 AM
Oh, Avery.  No need for that. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on January 09, 2014, 01:02:03 AM
the tank continues... 8)
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 01:02:13 AM
love the hustle by the celtics.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 09, 2014, 01:03:07 AM
http://www.tankathon.com
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:03:17 AM
the tank continues... 8)

Pesky little gnats. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 01:05:24 AM
http://www.tankathon.com

Cool website, actually.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:06:24 AM
Coach Stevens called for that foul?  Terrible.  They had Matt Barnes trapped in the back court. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 09, 2014, 01:06:36 AM
http://www.tankathon.com

Cool website, actually.

I got the 2nd after 100 tries.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on January 09, 2014, 01:07:10 AM
the tank continues... 8)

Pesky little gnats.

Problem?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 01:07:41 AM
http://www.tankathon.com

Cool website, actually.

I got the 2nd after 100 tries.

Yeah it's given me #8 pretty consistently. Probably going to check it tomorrow morning, if it really does update every ten minutes
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:08:43 AM
the tank continues... 8)

Pesky little gnats.

Problem?

Yes. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on January 09, 2014, 01:10:04 AM
Too little, too late, but I like the effort.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 01:10:15 AM
Four point game?

Did the refs just job us? Seriously?!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:10:21 AM
What foul!!!!  No, no, no
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on January 09, 2014, 01:10:45 AM
the tank continues... 8)

Pesky little gnats.

Problem?

Yes.

Sorry, but I will continue to advocate tanking.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 09, 2014, 01:11:35 AM
No foul for Bayless.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 09, 2014, 01:14:49 AM
Four point game?

Did the refs just job us? Seriously?!

worst call in the history of calls.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:15:42 AM
the tank continues... 8)

Pesky little gnats.

Problem?

Yes.

Sorry, but I will continue to advocate tanking.

I've got no problem with you advocating tanking.  I happen to think it's poor taste to bring it into a fun game thread during a fun game where most--if not all of us--that were participating were rooting for our team to win. 

Again, just poor taste on your part. 

Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 09, 2014, 01:18:02 AM
I'm having more fun than I should on that tankathon page. Got the #1 pick on the 4th try! Rigged!!!1
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 09, 2014, 01:27:45 AM
Four point game?

Did the refs just job us? Seriously?!

worst call in the history of calls.

Top 5,000 anyway.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 01:31:33 AM
After last night's pathetic effort, it was nice to see our team compete tonight.  That's all I'm asking for at this point.  Some wins would be nice, but at this point I'll take competing. 

Thanks for a fun game thread everyone. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Mazingerz on January 09, 2014, 02:00:12 AM
http://www.tankathon.com

Cool website, actually.


I got the 1st pick ater 6 tries; Atlanta's pick (Bkn/Atl) is number 20;
I got the 2nd after 100 tries.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: j804 on January 09, 2014, 02:52:07 AM
http://www.tankathon.com

Cool website, actually.

I got the 1st pick ater 6 tries; Atlanta's pick (Bkn/Atl) is number 20;
I got the 2nd after 100 tries.

Wow did not realize Milwaukee and Orlando were that bad, sorry tankers but no way we surpass them
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on January 09, 2014, 02:56:10 AM
Half game out of a top 5 pick!  Aint nothin like a 6 game losing streak to sober ya up. Future looking bright.

And look at that... Brooklyn in the playoffs.  Lol.  I always knew they'd go on a run eventually and make the playoffs... I joked it would be a 15 game win streak.  Looks like it only took 4.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 09, 2014, 03:24:16 AM
http://www.tankathon.com

Cool website, actually.

I got the 1st pick ater 6 tries; Atlanta's pick (Bkn/Atl) is number 20;
I got the 2nd after 100 tries.

Wow did not realize Milwaukee and Orlando were that bad, sorry tankers but no way we surpass them

I dunno, man. Maybe not Milwaukee, but we're only what? 2.5 games ahead of Orlando. If our January keeps up like this we could overtake Orlando in the lottery, potentially.

They are terrible, but this Celtics team may be losing faith.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: kraidstar on January 09, 2014, 03:25:34 AM
Half game out of a top 5 pick!  Aint nothin like a 6 game losing streak to sober ya up. Future looking bright.

And look at that... Brooklyn in the playoffs.  Lol.  I always knew they'd go on a run eventually and make the playoffs... I joked it would be a 15 game win streak.  Looks like it only took 4.

...and 2 of the teams below us will get better (NYK and cleveland)
one thing that worries me though is that the lakers are only 1 game behind us. you never know what sort of magic web stern and silver might be weaving to help out their favorite team.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 09, 2014, 07:35:10 AM
Lookout Bucks ......Celtics closing fast !
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 09, 2014, 08:58:17 AM
Good game last night. I was so pleased and impressed with the team effort, especially towards the end of the game. Fun to watch the mini-rally at the end.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 09, 2014, 09:45:28 AM
Good game last night. I was so pleased and impressed with the team effort, especially towards the end of the game. Fun to watch the mini-rally at the end.

Ditto.

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (13-22) at Clippers (24-13) Game #36 1/8/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 10, 2014, 09:51:21 AM
Lookout Bucks ......Celtics closing fast !

 :D