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Title: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on January 10, 2014, 09:05:34 PM
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Boston Celtics (13-23) at Portland Trailblazers (27-9)
Saturday, January 11, 2014
9:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #38, Road Game #20
TV: CSNNE, KGW, NBA-LP 766(DTV), 751(Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, Fox Sports Radio
Moda Center
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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4758.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/5012.jpg)
Jordan Crawford vs Damian Lillard

Shooting Guard
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4750.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4694.jpg)
Avery Bradley vs Wesley Matthews

Small Forward
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4247.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4487.jpg)
Jeff Green vs Nicolas Batum

Power Forward
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/3959.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4130.jpg)
Brandon Bass vs LaMarcus Aldridge

Center
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/3831.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4477.jpg)
Kris Humphries vs Robin Lopez

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Celtics Reserves
MarShon Brooks
Vitor Faverani
Phil Pressey
Jerryd Bayless
Keith Bogans
Gerald Wallace
Jared Sullinger
Kelly Olynyk

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (ACL)out

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Blazers Reserves
Thomas Robinson
Mo Williams
Joel Freeland
Dorell Wright
Will Barton
Victor Claver
Allen Crabbe
Earl Watson
Meyers Leonard
CJ McCollum

Injuries
None

Key Matchups
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4758.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/5012.jpg)
Jordan Crawford vs Damian Lillard
Lillard, last year's Rookie of the Year, is averaging 21.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He is athletic and is tough to defend. Expect Avery Bradley to guard Lillard on defense. 

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/3959.jpg) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4130.jpg)
Brandon Bass vs LaMarcus Aldridge
Aldridge is averaging 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He scored 36 points in his last game. The Celtics will need to try to keep him out of the paint and off the boards.

Game Notes
The Celtics visit the Trailblazers for their second and final meeting this season.  The Blazers won their first matchup 109-96 in Boston. The Celtics had a 9 game win streak vs the Blazers prior to that loss.

The Celtics are playing in the second of back to back games and in the final game of their 5 game western road trip. It has been a rough trip and doesn't get any easier with this game as the Blazers are very tough at home, losing only 4 games there this season. 

Keys to the Game
Be Aggressive - The Celtics need to be the more aggressive team.  They need to be aggressive in going for loose balls, rebounds, steals, in going to the basket,  and on defense. 

Run!- The Celtics need to run from start to finish. They can get easier shots by getting up the court before the defenses set up. They can't lapse into walking the ball up the court. They have to run, run, and run some more.  This is easier said than done when it's the last game of a grueling 5 game trip. 

Get into the Paint- Good things happen when the Celtics get into the paint and go to the basket. They must take the ball to the hoop and not settle for jumpers, especially if they aren't falling.

Rebound- The Celtics must crash the boards to give themselves a chance to win. Rebounding takes effort and when the Celtics put forth effort on the boards it tends to spread to the other areas of their game.

X-Factors
Fatigue and Focus
The Celtics are playing in the second of back to back games and on the final game of a very tough road trip.  They will be tired more than ready to be home again and it will take extra focus to give their best effort in this game. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 10, 2014, 10:21:19 PM
Gosh, these games are coming fast and furious.  Another game thread up before the previous game has even begun.

Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 11, 2014, 09:06:51 AM
Bold Predictions. Sullinger makes Aldridge look normal, Bradley gets 5 steals, 5 blocks and 5 rebounds, Wallace hits a few more 3s
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: PhoSita on January 11, 2014, 10:38:50 AM
With the Pats playing, I imagine the ratings for this game will be pretty weak.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Clench123 on January 11, 2014, 10:59:53 AM
They fought pretty hard yesterday and still lost.  I don't see them taking this one (back to back) but who knows
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 11, 2014, 11:05:21 AM
Quote from: PhoSita on January 11, 2014, 10:38:50 AM
With the Pats playing, I imagine the ratings for this game will be pretty weak.

Thanks for the reminder.  I guess I'll have to check in on the Pats during breaks and timeouts. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 11, 2014, 11:34:23 AM
Celtics played great last night and I enjoyed the game a lot ...wish they could,have pulled off the win.

I expect them to go down losing again .


Stevens is doing an amazing job. Keeping their heads up and putting on a good show .......they sure didn't look like a tanking team last night against the warriors.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 11, 2014, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 11, 2014, 11:34:23 AM
Celtics played great last night and I enjoyed the game a lot ...wish they could,have pulled off the win.

I expect them to go down losing again .


Stevens is doing an amazing job. Keeping their heads up and putting on a good show .......they sure didn't look like a tanking team last night against the warriors.

Win or lose, I want to see the same effort tonight (and every night, for that matter).  If they keep playing with the kind of energy they played with last night, eventually they'll start to win some of these games.

Unfortunately, it may not be tonight. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 11, 2014, 04:21:10 PM
Half a game, half a game,
  Half a game onward,
All in the valley of Portland,
  Rode the thirteen.
'Forward, the Boston Celtics!

Another valiant charge awaits our heros....goooooo Celtics!! :D
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on January 11, 2014, 04:26:42 PM
Celtics played really hard last night---got screwed by Refs in the 3rd quarter though...Tonight might be a blowout.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Q_FBE on January 11, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
There are major distractions preventing me from devoting due attention to this game. This is not an excuse for the young leprecahns to slack off from their bi-coastal duties. If the Celtics continue to play hard like they did the last two games it will help them down the road when Rondo returns. I like what is happening here, Celtics record be [dang]ed.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on January 11, 2014, 06:41:07 PM
Jeez. We're not catching a break on this trip. Portland on a 2nd night of a B2B.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 11, 2014, 06:49:38 PM
The game is at 10.


Go Celts!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: bello_man09 on January 11, 2014, 06:49:52 PM
GO CELTICS !!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: celtic -_- pride on January 11, 2014, 07:08:52 PM
the only thing i hope for lately with these games are if it is an entertaining game. not really concerned with winning or losing games, i just want to enjoy watching them.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: aporel#18 on January 11, 2014, 07:21:31 PM
Great game thread (as always) FL. TP and TPs all around. I don't think I will stay until 10 ET (4AM here).

Go Celtics! Play with Pride and show Heart!

P.S.: talking about heart, I loved this video (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915967-2-years-after-heart-surgery-jeff-green-inspires-child-who-needs-heart-transplant#ooid=ZlOWVxajoctY9DoWuZBJGmTBtcsjRm7f,J1d2RxajrVJ0rkA4W5sIurKhqBTI3sPv) of Jeff and that kid, Spencer. I haven't seen it posted here.



Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 11, 2014, 07:50:33 PM
Two of my more favorite teams. Hoping for a Celtics W, though.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: BleedGreen1989 on January 11, 2014, 07:54:54 PM
Quote from: aporel#18 on January 11, 2014, 07:21:31 PM
Great game thread (as always) FL. TP and TPs all around. I don't think I will stay until 10 ET (4AM here).

Go Celtics! Play with Pride and show Heart!

P.S.: talking about heart, I loved this video (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915967-2-years-after-heart-surgery-jeff-green-inspires-child-who-needs-heart-transplant#ooid=ZlOWVxajoctY9DoWuZBJGmTBtcsjRm7f,J1d2RxajrVJ0rkA4W5sIurKhqBTI3sPv) of Jeff and that kid, Spencer. I haven't seen it posted here.

Because everybody here seems to hate Jeff Green.

I've seen it though. It's pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: aporel#18 on January 11, 2014, 08:58:41 PM
Quote from: BleedGreen1989 on January 11, 2014, 07:54:54 PM
Quote from: aporel#18 on January 11, 2014, 07:21:31 PM
Great game thread (as always) FL. TP and TPs all around. I don't think I will stay until 10 ET (4AM here).

Go Celtics! Play with Pride and show Heart!

P.S.: talking about heart, I loved this video (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915967-2-years-after-heart-surgery-jeff-green-inspires-child-who-needs-heart-transplant#ooid=ZlOWVxajoctY9DoWuZBJGmTBtcsjRm7f,J1d2RxajrVJ0rkA4W5sIurKhqBTI3sPv) of Jeff and that kid, Spencer. I haven't seen it posted here.

Because everybody here seems to hate Jeff Green.

I've seen it though. It's pretty awesome.

Nah, you can't hate Jeff Green, life is bigger than basketball. He may not live up to high expectations, but he's a true Celtic and a special player. He's going to win us a lot of games playing alongside Rondo and hopefully an All Star Center.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Clench123 on January 11, 2014, 09:06:54 PM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 11, 2014, 11:34:23 AM
Celtics played great last night and I enjoyed the game a lot ...wish they could,have pulled off the win.

I expect them to go down losing again .


Stevens is doing an amazing job. Keeping their heads up and putting on a good show .......they sure didn't look like a tanking team last night against the warriors.

Lol No, you didn't.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: crimson_stallion on January 11, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
I think the following matchups are fun ones which could go either way:

- Green vs Batum
- Crawford vs Matthews
- Bradley vs Lillard (depends on whether Bradley is hot)

Sadly I think the Bass vs Aldridge matchup is a horrible one for us, and if we stick with it a 6'7" Bass is going to get destroyed by LMA.

I think we'll have amuch better chance if we put Humphreys on Aldridge - Hump is taller than Bass, he has the strength of an ox (and is not afraid to use it) and has been a decent shot blocker this season.  Aldridge is more of a finesse bit, so putting a tough, scrappy guy like Hump on him could go in our favour.

Bass could then be switched on to Lopez which would probably work ok.  Even though Lopez has size on Bass, he's not especially athletic and not the most skilled big offensively, so Bass could probably handle him somewhat.  Plus Lopez would probably have trouble running out to defend Bass' jumper.

I think the keys to winning this game will be:
1. The Bradley / Lillard matchup
2. Who Stevens puts on LMA

If Bradley has a good game and can slow Lillard down defensively, and if Humphrey's plays Aldridge (and challenges him with physicality) then we have a chance to win.  If not, we probably lose.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 11, 2014, 10:01:13 PM
Looking forward to this one because I'm hoping our guys will play with a chip on their shoulder after such a near miss last night. Would love to see Green have another good night, alongside our new MVP, Humphries.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: azzenfrost on January 11, 2014, 10:13:32 PM
Just hoping for a better finish.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
No matter how many times AB hits that shot, I'll always hate it. Not far enough out to be a 3 and not close enough to be consistent, IMO.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 11, 2014, 10:27:36 PM
I wish our offense always looked this smooth! If only we could play our 4th quarters the way we play the 1st.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Scottie on January 11, 2014, 10:29:21 PM
Rondo in a tartan suit???
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:31:46 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
No matter how many times AB hits that shot, I'll always hate it. Not far enough out to be a 3 and not close enough to be consistent, IMO.

You're an idiot. Do you see him drilling those?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on January 11, 2014, 10:32:54 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:31:46 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
No matter how many times AB hits that shot, I'll always hate it. Not far enough out to be a 3 and not close enough to be consistent, IMO.

You're an idiot. Do you see him drilling those?

haha, TP
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 11, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
If we can keep shooting over 70% we should be okay.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Kiorrik on January 11, 2014, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:31:46 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
No matter how many times AB hits that shot, I'll always hate it. Not far enough out to be a 3 and not close enough to be consistent, IMO.

You're an idiot. Do you see him drilling those?
Dang, you got me there. Was very close to writing you up a warning for calling someone an idiot :]
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on January 11, 2014, 10:57:37 PM
Let's go C's.

We are shooting white hot. Let's keep it up.

Oh.

#KeepHump!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: European NBA fan on January 11, 2014, 10:58:26 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on January 11, 2014, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:31:46 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
No matter how many times AB hits that shot, I'll always hate it. Not far enough out to be a 3 and not close enough to be consistent, IMO.

You're an idiot. Do you see him drilling those?
Dang, you got me there. Was very close to writing you up a warning for calling someone an idiot :]

It's a lonely night in the game thread. People have to call themselves names :P
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 11, 2014, 11:00:10 PM
So how are the Pats holding out so far?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 11:02:51 PM
Quote from: European NBA fan on January 11, 2014, 10:58:26 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on January 11, 2014, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:31:46 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
No matter how many times AB hits that shot, I'll always hate it. Not far enough out to be a 3 and not close enough to be consistent, IMO.

You're an idiot. Do you see him drilling those?
Dang, you got me there. Was very close to writing you up a warning for calling someone an idiot :]

It's a lonely night in the game thread. People have to call themselves names :P

Haha, happens!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: mr. dee on January 11, 2014, 11:14:45 PM
Only 3 pages from this enjoyable game(so far)? How sad.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: KCattheStripe on January 11, 2014, 11:20:06 PM
Quote from: mr. dee on January 11, 2014, 11:14:45 PM
Only 3 pages from this enjoyable game(so far)? How sad.

Pats game, baby.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: European NBA fan on January 11, 2014, 11:21:44 PM
Quote from: mr. dee on January 11, 2014, 11:14:45 PM
Only 3 pages from this enjoyable game(so far)? How sad.

It might change, once a certain football game is over.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 11, 2014, 11:22:02 PM
Bradley is all of a sudden making layups. My god.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 11, 2014, 11:28:10 PM
I hate the way Crawford plays. Please danny trade him
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 11, 2014, 11:28:25 PM
Well leading this game was fun while it lasted.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Clench123 on January 11, 2014, 11:32:41 PM
Not happening tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: hpantazo on January 11, 2014, 11:35:47 PM
Bayless is quite the ball hog, he's a great addition to push us into top 5 draft pick territory
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: ummidkme on January 11, 2014, 11:36:45 PM
I like Portland but I think they did need to strengthen their bench PF and C wise.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on January 11, 2014, 11:37:35 PM
The Blazers are a really good team, but their D sucks and they're letting us shoot wide open from outside.  I think the Cs will lose but it's not over.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on January 11, 2014, 11:44:12 PM
Jared Sullinger is indeed the future.

IDK about future All Star, but I like the way he works hard for everything.

Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 11, 2014, 11:47:31 PM
KO needs to do that 3 times a game.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Kiorrik on January 11, 2014, 11:48:02 PM
Kelly O'Spinnin'.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 11, 2014, 11:48:36 PM
The other big man never rotates when KO is on the floor.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 11, 2014, 11:54:40 PM
I wonder if the Bulls ever regret trading Aldridge for Tyrus Thomas on draft day, years ago. ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 11, 2014, 11:57:24 PM
Batum > Green
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 11, 2014, 11:57:48 PM
We've still got time?
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 11, 2014, 11:59:53 PM
Quote from: D.o.s. on January 11, 2014, 11:57:48 PM
We've still got time?

not really. Its done
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 12, 2014, 12:01:22 AM
Whoa nice drive Avery.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 12, 2014, 12:02:15 AM
Abby: "We need to get those balls."
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:02:36 AM
I really dislike Bass, Crawford, and Wallace.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 12, 2014, 12:02:54 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 11, 2014, 11:59:53 PM
Quote from: D.o.s. on January 11, 2014, 11:57:48 PM
We've still got time?

not really. Its done

Hence the question mark.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:03:17 AM
C's just take turns letting different players try to score each possession rather than actually moving the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 12, 2014, 12:04:51 AM
They look completely out of gas.  They are running on fumes right now. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:04:53 AM
Quote from: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:03:17 AM
C's just take turns letting different players try to score each possession rather than actually moving the ball.

It's what happens when Crawford is running your half court offense.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on January 12, 2014, 12:05:34 AM
It could be another loss, but the bandwagon is still driving.

Kris Humphries protects the rim. #KeepHump.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 12, 2014, 12:05:53 AM
does Jcraw even pass? what a hog
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 12, 2014, 12:06:17 AM
Stevens is the dummy to keep putting Jcraw out there
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Kiorrik on January 12, 2014, 12:08:14 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 12, 2014, 12:06:17 AM
Stevens is the dummy to keep putting Jcraw out there
Bayless wasn't THAT much better. Perhaps a bit luckier.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Clench123 on January 12, 2014, 12:09:00 AM
The genius of Danny Ainge.  I'd be highfiving the **** out of him if I'm sitting next to him right now.  Sucks to be these guys though
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 12, 2014, 12:09:06 AM
Oh, good.  Jeff Green's back.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 12, 2014, 12:09:41 AM
Crawford.. What? What????

I hate you, craw.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:10:05 AM
Jordan Crawford is killing me.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:10:55 AM
Quote from: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:10:05 AM
Jordan Crawford is killing me.

I hate him! >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Kiorrik on January 12, 2014, 12:11:35 AM
Quote from: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:10:05 AM
Jordan Crawford is killing me us.
Fixed.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 12, 2014, 12:11:53 AM
Jordan Crawford has the shot selection of me by myself in the driveway.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:12:10 AM
Time to fix a Bloody Mary
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 12, 2014, 12:13:43 AM
Man, that Jeff Green guy is talented.  I sure do wish he played with a little more passion a little more frequently. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 12:14:40 AM
Looks like we pulled off the 0-fer.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:14:41 AM
Quote from: Nerf DPOY on January 12, 2014, 12:11:53 AM
Jordan Crawford has the shot selection of me by myself in the driveway.

Behind the trash can with a 1 foot fade away.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 12, 2014, 12:15:58 AM
I agree with what Crawford said.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:16:16 AM
Just crank my music pretend I'm not watching
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:16:30 AM
Crawford, nobody is going to give you a foul call on that garbage.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 12, 2014, 12:16:49 AM
i am tired of crawford playing hero ball and shooting up low percentage shots instead of passing the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:17:20 AM
Crawford seals the loss with his usual added flair reverse layup when there seemed to be an easier shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Kiorrik on January 12, 2014, 12:17:47 AM
I don't think for Crawford it should be called "shot-selection". We should name it "heave-selection".
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:19:19 AM
I know Stevens has limited choices but he does leave  Crawford out there, game after game.  :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.


Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 12, 2014, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.

parkers Duke loss today to a nobody team. Saw some highlights. His defense is ways away
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on January 12, 2014, 12:21:56 AM
I really wanna see how this team looks offensively with Rondo. It's hard to really judge a lot of our guys with the current PG they are playing with, I mean I would be discouraged too if Crawford was my floor general.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 12, 2014, 12:23:06 AM
Quote from: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:19:19 AM
I know Stevens has limited choices but he does leave  Crawford out there, game after game.  :-\
yes, but honestly who else could be there at this point? bayliss is still really new to the celtic plays. pressey simply cannot shoot. after that...no one.

i dont mind crawford being in the game. i just object to his craptastic heave selection. no offensive flow for the team. just chucking up low percentage shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:23:38 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 12, 2014, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.

parkers Duke loss today to a nobody team. Saw some highlights. His defense is ways away


Please pass that info on to the Bucks and Magic.GM's...... :D
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:23:38 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 12, 2014, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.

parkers Duke loss today to a nobody team. Saw some highlights. His defense is ways away


Please pass that info on to the Bucks and Magic.GM's...... :D
I think WIggins still goes 1st.  Better 2-way player.  Sometimes tough to judge College players depending on the system.  He'll be a major star.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:26:46 AM
Quote from: hwangjini_1 on January 12, 2014, 12:23:06 AM
Quote from: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:19:19 AM
I know Stevens has limited choices but he does leave  Crawford out there, game after game.  :-\
yes, but honestly who else could be there at this point? bayliss is still really new to the celtic plays. pressey simply cannot shoot. after that...no one.

i dont mind crawford being in the game. i just object to his craptastic heave selection. no offensive flow for the team. just chucking up low percentage shots.

Sometimes a coach has to bench a guy to get his attention. Crawford can be ok but has been wild for a few weeks now. Maybe a good 4th quarter benching is what he needs. What would it hurt? It's not like the Celtics are winning these games.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:28:46 AM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:23:38 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 12, 2014, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.

parkers Duke loss today to a nobody team. Saw some highlights. His defense is ways away


Please pass that info on to the Bucks and Magic.GM's...... :D
I think WIggins still goes 1st.  Better 2-way player.  Sometimes tough to judge College players depending on the system.  He'll be a major star.

I like Julius Randle. :)
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:31:08 AM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:23:38 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 12, 2014, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.

parkers Duke loss today to a nobody team. Saw some highlights. His defense is ways away


Please pass that info on to the Bucks and Magic.GM's...... :D
I think WIggins still goes 1st.  Better 2-way player.  Sometimes tough to judge College players depending on the system.  He'll be a major star.

Yes ...it is difficult to say.......young skulls full of mush ......don't know what their mindset will turn out..........

I'm still.     At. .......Parker,  then Emibiid, Wiggins, and Randle

Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 12:31:46 AM
Quote from: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:26:46 AM
Quote from: hwangjini_1 on January 12, 2014, 12:23:06 AM
Quote from: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:19:19 AM
I know Stevens has limited choices but he does leave  Crawford out there, game after game.  :-\
yes, but honestly who else could be there at this point? bayliss is still really new to the celtic plays. pressey simply cannot shoot. after that...no one.

i dont mind crawford being in the game. i just object to his craptastic heave selection. no offensive flow for the team. just chucking up low percentage shots.

Sometimes a coach has to bench a guy to get his attention. Crawford can be ok but has been wild for a few weeks now. Maybe a good 4th quarter benching is what he needs. What would it hurt? It's not like the Celtics are winning these games.
I think there's a good chance Crawford loses his starting spot when Rondo returns. 
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:35:04 AM
Quote from: Chief on January 12, 2014, 12:28:46 AM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:23:38 AM
Quote from: triboy16f on January 12, 2014, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on January 12, 2014, 12:20:27 AM
Parker......


Closer. Every game


I just feel,it.

parkers Duke loss today to a nobody team. Saw some highlights. His defense is ways away


Please pass that info on to the Bucks and Magic.GM's...... :D
I think WIggins still goes 1st.  Better 2-way player.  Sometimes tough to judge College players depending on the system.  He'll be a major star.

I like Julius Randle. :)

Yes he is a load under the bucket.........I can see him destroying people inside in about two years........he already looks 25 years  and great effort on the boards
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 01:03:23 AM
We've dropped 8 in a row.  We're the hottest tank in the league!

(http://strangecosmos.com/images/content/132201.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 12, 2014, 01:06:18 AM
Craw hasn't lost us games on his own, can't fully pin it on one guy... but I will go as far as saying that for weeks now his shot selection and the way he makes the offense stall has made it hard for us to win. I'm not looking for a scapegoat because I'm not happy with a few people over this losing streak but Crawford has made some of the most boneheaded mistakes a person can. He looks totally different from early season. I still think it's b/c he knows his days are numbered once RR returns, it's like he's saying "I better get mine while I can, I want someone to pick me up!"


It's ticking me off that of everyone, Craw has been the only guy CBS seems afraid to pull when needed. He's sat any and everyone except Craw. I'll say it again, our offense has flowed so much better with Bayless and AB together and that's with Bayless not getting any practice.

I'm not turning on Crawford, I just want less of him. I would be happy if we kept him as a 15-20min at most spark off the bench. I also wouldn't be surprised if he is shipped out next.

We are already losing, who is it going to hurt by putting Bayless as the starting PG a couple games and see what happens. I don't mean just start him, give him the majority of the minutes with AB. Then put Craw in and tell him now is his turn to go for his.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 12, 2014, 01:07:24 AM
I don't think anyone on this roster is playing as hard as they were two weeks ago.

I also really hope we don't come close to breaking our 18 loss streak this year.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 01:10:09 AM
Quote from: D.o.s. on January 12, 2014, 01:07:24 AM
I don't think anyone on this roster is playing as hard as they were two weeks ago.

I also really hope we don't come close to breaking our 18 loss streak this year.
Season reminds me a lot of Pitino's first year.  We started out strong.  Lots of excitement.  Players were running HARD.  Full-court traps on every possession.  We beat Jordan's defending champion Bulls on opening night.  Then eventually the lack of talent wore thin, the players stopped listening and they puttered along to mediocrity.

I do think Stevens is a good coach.  Just need to get him some talent to work with.  Or figure it out next year.  We're in really good draft position if the season ended today.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on January 12, 2014, 01:13:21 AM
eh...I blame the refs...the slightest contact was a foul on The C's...while Portland is allowed to muscle us all game...especially in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on January 12, 2014, 01:13:55 AM
Quote from: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 12, 2014, 01:06:18 AM
Craw hasn't lost us games on his own, can't fully pin it on one guy... but I will go as far as saying that for weeks now his shot selection and the way he makes the offense stall has made it hard for us to win. I'm not looking for a scapegoat because I'm not happy with a few people over this losing streak but Crawford has made some of the most boneheaded mistakes a person can. He looks totally different from early season. I still think it's b/c he knows his days are numbered once RR returns, it's like he's saying "I better get mine while I can, I want someone to pick me up!"


It's ticking me off that of everyone, Craw has been the only guy CBS seems afraid to pull when needed. He's sat any and everyone except Craw. I'll say it again, our offense has flowed so much better with Bayless and AB together and that's with Bayless not getting any practice.

I'm not turning on Crawford, I just want less of him. I would be happy if we kept him as a 15-20min at most spark off the bench. I also wouldn't be surprised if he is shipped out next.

We are already losing, who is it going to hurt by putting Bayless as the starting PG a couple games and see what happens. I don't mean just start him, give him the majority of the minutes with AB. Then put Craw in and tell him now is his turn to go for his.

Might not be popular right now, but I think Crawford could be the first guard off the bench on a good team like you said. He can actually score on his own and break down the D, something not every guard in this league can do(see Bradley,Avery). I think he'll just need to accept his future in the NBA is as a backup and not chucking it every other possession.

And I suspect he could be brought back on a reasonable deal.
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 12, 2014, 01:14:57 AM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on January 12, 2014, 01:10:09 AM
Quote from: D.o.s. on January 12, 2014, 01:07:24 AM
I don't think anyone on this roster is playing as hard as they were two weeks ago.

I also really hope we don't come close to breaking our 18 loss streak this year.
Season reminds me a lot of Pitino's first year.  We started out strong.  Lots of excitement.  Players were running HARD.  Full-court traps on every possession.  We beat Jordan's defending champion Bulls on opening night.  Then eventually the lack of talent wore thin, the players stopped listening and they puttered along to mediocrity.

I do think Stevens is a good coach.  Just need to get him some talent to work with.  Or figure it out next year.  We're in really good draft position if the season ended today.

I was in the middle of creating a new thread titled "All the negativity on this board sucks" with a giant Pitino Face. Instead I'll just leave this here...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRik9erWgQ8
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: DesertDweller on January 12, 2014, 02:48:06 PM
these last two games have been played well considering the opponents.  with this kind of game they can beat Houston playing in the Gahden.
Humphries was never given as big of an opportunity with the Nets and I think he'll get even better. Ainge has got to come up with an agreeable plan to rework his contract and try and keep this guy. I think it might be doable because Hump really likes it here. Rondo + hump = big points!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (13-23) at Blazers (27-9) Game #38 1/11/14
Post by: DesertDweller on January 12, 2014, 02:56:14 PM
"If", and this is a big if,...Rondo comes back 100% and stays 100%, I think this becomes a very good team and surprises the Do-Do out of a lot of people!!!
the Celtics have game, Rondo will bring it out.