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Title: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on January 14, 2014, 09:37:02 PM
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Toronto Raptors (19-17) at Boston Celtics (13-26)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #40, Home Game #20
TV: CSNNE, Sportsnet One, NBA-LP 757(DTV), 754(Xfinity)
Radio: CJCL, WBZ
TD Garden

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Jerryd Bayless...Avery Bradley...Jeff Green...Jared Sullinger...Kris Humphries

Celtics Reserves
MarShon Brooks
Vitor Faverani
Kelly Olynyk
Phil Pressey
Gerald Wallace
Brandon Bass
Joel Anthony

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (knee) any day now
Keith Bogans (personal) out

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Kyle Lowry...DeMar DeRozan...Terrence Ross...Amir Johnson...Jonas Valanciunas

Raptors Reserves
Patrick Patterson
John Salmons
Chuck Hayes
Greivis Vasquez
Landry Fields
Steve Novak
Austin Daye
Julyan Stone
Dwight Buycks

Injuries

Tyler Hansbrough (ankle) questionable

Game Notes

The Celtics hope to avoid losing their 10th straight as they welcome the Toronto Raptors to the Garden.  The Raptors have won 3 in a row and are 12-4 since they traded Rudy Gay for John Salmons, Patrick Patterson, Greivis Vasquez and Chuck Hayes. 

The Raptors are looking to win in Boston for the first time since January 23, 2008.  They have lost 10 straight games in Boston by an average of 16.3 points per game.  They have lost so regularly in the Garden that their announcers thought that Gino time was something the Celtics do every game. 

It wasn't long ago that the Celtics were atop the Atlantic division.  But their 10 game losing streak, combined with a hot Raptors team has moved the Raptors to the lead in the Atlantic.  On the other side, a Celtics loss in this game coupled with a Sixers win would move the Celtics into last place in the division. 

This is the second meeting between these two teams.  The Celtics lost 87-93 on opening night in Toronto.  The Raptors are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 10-9 on the road.  They have won their last 3 games.  The Celtics are 8-11 at home and 1-9 in their last 10 games.  They have lost 9 straight games. 

Key Matchups
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Avery Bradley vs DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan is a threat on the offensive end, averaging 21.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.   Avery's defense will be needed to keep DeRozan from putting up big numbers in this one.

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Kris Humphries vs Jonas Valanciunas
Valanciunas is averaging 10.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.  He is coming off a game in which he scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebunds and he is capable of putting up big numbers if allowed to get into the paint.

Keys to the Game

Consistent Effort- The Celtics must win by being the team that plays harder. They have been playing hard but have lapses during the game.  They have to find a way to play hard for 4 quarters and not just 2 or 3.   

Rebound - The Celtics must crash the boards to prevent the Raptors from getting extra chances and fast breaks.  They also give themselves a chance for extra possessions. 

Go Inside- The Celtics can't depend on their jumpers alone. They have to take the ball to the hoop and win the war in the paint.

Defense - The Raptors are a good shooting team and so the Celtics must play team defense to keep them from having a high scoring game. The Celtics have been allowing opponents to average 106.1 points per game over their 9 game losing streak.  The Raptors have been allowing only 88.5 points per game over their last 10 games.  The Celtics must commit to play tough defense if they want to win this game. 

X-Factors
Home and Effort
The Celtics have an advantage in that they are playing at home and should get a boost from the home crowd.  If they can get consistent effort for 48 minutes, they may be able to pull this one out.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 15, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Can't get over the Raptors' commentary thinking Gino the was a normal thing at The Garden. Anyway, Bold Predictions: Keith Bogans resurfaces as a color commentator for the game, Kris Humphries puts someone on a poster, and Gerald Wallace has something nice to say about the team.   
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: TheTruthFot18 on January 15, 2014, 01:54:56 PM
Just picked up a loge seat for under 40! Now that I live in Boston, I love getting these deals and going often.

Hope it's a good game tonight but I won't hold my breath. First game this year then back next sunday for the return of KG and Pierce! (Christmas present)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on January 15, 2014, 02:22:17 PM
Can't get over the Raptors' commentary thinking Gino the was a normal thing at The Garden. Anyway, Bold Predictions: Keith Bogans resurfaces as a color commentator for the game, Kris Humphries puts someone on a poster, and Gerald Wallace has something nice to say about the team.

Here's the video of the Raptors' announcers talking about the routine Gino sighting.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57jqRkEonA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57jqRkEonA)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: rondohondo on January 15, 2014, 02:59:02 PM
We are half way to the epic 18 game losing streak of 06-07. Let's make it 10 in a row tonight! Danny Ainge , keep that tank going full steam ahead downhill ;D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 04:34:59 PM
We are half way to the epic 18 game losing streak of 06-07. Let's make it 10 in a row tonight! Danny Ainge , keep that tank going full steam ahead downhill ;D

That's exactly what he is doing. It is obvious now.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: DesertDweller on January 15, 2014, 05:59:12 PM
We are half way to the epic 18 game losing streak of 06-07. Let's make it 10 in a row tonight! Danny Ainge , keep that tank going full steam ahead downhill ;D

PLEASE STOP!!! The C's will be loose as a goose tonight vs. the Raptors in anticipation of Rondo's return on Friday vs. the Lakers.
no more losing, no more tanking....it all stops here!!!

GreenMachine, GreenMachine, GreenMachine!!!   
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 07:43:04 PM
Come on Phil!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 07:43:43 PM
ha! pressey having an effect early on...takes out lowery.

then tommy comments - I didn't see a thing.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 07:47:07 PM
Here's MIKE AND TOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 07:47:37 PM
AB o for threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! volume scorer babeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee just like melo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    :-X
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 07:48:51 PM
Sully! 2-2 from the line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 07:49:38 PM
So rondo is coming back friday fo sho??????????
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 07:49:47 PM
Wow this is boring basketball.

C's can't defend the 3 with small backcourt.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 15, 2014, 07:49:56 PM
Missed there, but I wish Sully would take those shots instead of 3's.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 07:51:04 PM
Whistle happy refs.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 07:52:21 PM
Missed there, but I wish Sully would take those shots instead of 3's.

I've been barking up that tree for a while.

as for Toronto. im really not impressed thus far. they look like crap.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 07:53:08 PM
Nice move Hump.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 07:54:38 PM
Missed there, but I wish Sully would take those shots instead of 3's.

I've been barking up that tree for a while.

as for Toronto. im really not impressed thus far. they look like crap.
Yeah Toronto sucks and they always will suck. However if Lowry and Derozan get going they will blow out the C's.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 07:54:43 PM
AB o for 4!!!!!!!!!!!! volume shooter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-X
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 07:57:56 PM
No! Not good.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 07:58:27 PM
No! Not good.

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   ;)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:00:18 PM
I don't care what the stats say, we leave guys wide open for easy 3 point shots.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:00:54 PM
FAV FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 08:01:16 PM
Parker
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:01:20 PM
I wonder if there's a program on National Geographic about the mating behavior of penguins...because this is BORING.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:01:23 PM
I don't care what the stats say, we leave guys wide open for easy 3 point shots.

hmmmnnnn ya don't say?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: timobusa on January 15, 2014, 08:01:29 PM
THREETOR FAVERATHREE
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:02:19 PM
I wonder if there's a program on National Geographic about the mating behavior of penguins...because this is BORING.

LIVE GREEN DIE GREEN GREEN RUNS DEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:02:20 PM
FAV FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
As KO cheers on from the doghouse. He deserves it though.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:03:11 PM
Parker

we are getting our top 5 pick. If DA keeps dismantling these scrubs rondo will not matter when he returns.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:03:41 PM
Never mind. I think he's in at pg. :o
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:03:54 PM
FAV FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
As KO cheers on from the doghouse. He deserves it though.

 ;D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:04:41 PM
I look for bass and someone else to be moved next.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:05:07 PM
I wonder if there's a program on National Geographic about the mating behavior of penguins...because this is BORING.

LIVE GREEN DIE GREEN GREEN RUNS DEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Sure. Just wake me up when the tanking is over.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:05:53 PM
hump is expiring, curious to see what DA does with him. wallace is a big problem.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Shamrocker on January 15, 2014, 08:06:54 PM
I wonder if there's a program on National Geographic about the mating behavior of penguins...because this is BORING.

LIVE GREEN DIE GREEN GREEN RUNS DEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Sure. Just wake me up when the tanking is over.

I here you. Compiling assets is important, I guess, but when do we cash them for players?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 08:07:06 PM
What channel was that.  Show about the mating habits of the spotted African Tree monkey ?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:07:34 PM
hump is expiring, curious to see what DA does with him. wallace is a big problem.
I really don't mind his contract, but why does have have to suck so bad?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:07:34 PM
I wonder if there's a program on National Geographic about the mating behavior of penguins...because this is BORING.

LIVE GREEN DIE GREEN GREEN RUNS DEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Sure. Just wake me up when the tanking is over.

That might not be until next year. Once we get our top 5 pick this year, DA might tank again to get another top 5 pick.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:08:28 PM
hump is expiring, curious to see what DA does with him. wallace is a big problem.
I really don't mind his contract, but why does have have to suck so bad?
*shoulder shrug*
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:09:34 PM
I like hump but he does not fit in our future plans.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:11:32 PM
What channel was that.  Show about the mating habits of the spotted African Tree monkey ?
Nope. Nat Geo has Inside Cocaine Wars.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 15, 2014, 08:12:17 PM
We're really bad.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 08:12:43 PM
This game is so awful....it's,  just funny really
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:13:50 PM
Wallace plays better with his hair up.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 15, 2014, 08:14:27 PM
rondo time?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 08:14:45 PM
I wonder if there's a program on National Geographic about the mating behavior of penguins...because this is BORING.

LIVE GREEN DIE GREEN GREEN RUNS DEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Sure. Just wake me up when the tanking is over.

That might not be until next year. Once we get our top 5 pick this year, DA might tank again to get another top 5 pick.

I think so........but I know it won't be a popular opinion
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 08:14:53 PM
Sixers are winning. #Sixersplayoffspush.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:15:11 PM
Abby styling with the ghetto bling necklace?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on January 15, 2014, 08:15:26 PM
I like hump but he does not fit in our future plans.

There is no way you can watch this game and make any kind of guess at what our team will be like in the future, other than it won't feature a lot of the players we have now.  We could need him as a back up big to Bosh after we dump Bass for all anybody knows
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
I thought tyler hansbrough was on Toronto? what's up? he's good enough to play for indy and not Toronto? lol...ok.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Shamrocker on January 15, 2014, 08:18:19 PM
Abby styling with the ghetto bling necklace?

Love her.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 08:19:25 PM
I thought tyler hansbrough was on Toronto? what's up? he's good enough to play for indy and not Toronto? lol...ok.

I guess Toronto hates playing Defense
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:19:27 PM
I like hump but he does not fit in our future plans.

There is no way you can watch this game and make any kind of guess at what our team will be like in the future, other than it won't feature a lot of the players we have now.  We could need him as a back up big to Bosh after we dump Bass for all anybody knows
No, I think Hump is gone, either trade or letting him expire.

Do you really want Bosh???
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:20:41 PM
Abby styling with the ghetto bling necklace?

Love her.
Her pink dress is the best part of this game so far.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Tr1boy on January 15, 2014, 08:22:09 PM
avery bradley is such a hog.  I hope we trade him next. You just can't play that kind of basketball and hope to win
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:24:08 PM
avery bradley is such a hog.  I hope we trade him next. You just can't play that kind of basketball and hope to win
Love that volume shooter ball hog.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 08:24:16 PM
Wow Wallace is actually doing something for the team
7pts 1stl 0TO
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on January 15, 2014, 08:24:50 PM
Sixers are winning. #Sixersplayoffspush.  ;D ;D ;D

If they are the worst playoff team, that could be really golden.  The 15th pick will be decent this year, especially with Danny's eye for players that slip.  We could get TJ Warren (6'7", 200 lb SG/SF that is the top scorer in the ACC), Noah Vonleh, Dario Saric, Rodney Hood or Gary Harris if one of them falls.  That would be crazy and it's not really that unlikely, especially if we package our Hawks pick to move up a spot or two
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: sed522002 on January 15, 2014, 08:25:39 PM
Did any of you here Tommy say that Bogans was upset Marshon played over him against the Rockets...very interesting.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 08:27:50 PM
We should trade Hump and Bass as soon as posible I want the younger bigs to get some minutes and develop.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:28:10 PM
Hump is a good guy.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:29:09 PM
Did any of you here Tommy say that Bogans was upset Marshon played over him against the Rockets...very interesting.

Stay at home Bogans.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:30:31 PM
Did any of you here Tommy say that Bogans was upset Marshon played over him against the Rockets...very interesting.
Bogans is a crybaby. He should be licking C's feet for the sweet deal he got to sit and do nothing. 
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 08:30:42 PM
Did any of you here Tommy say that Bogans was upset Marshon played over him against the Rockets...very interesting.

Stay at home Bogans.


LOL...... ;)...... I agree
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 08:30:45 PM
Did any of you here Tommy say that Bogans was upset Marshon played over him against the Rockets...very interesting.

way to be professional if true. anyway he's a career bottom bench player. the threads here and tommy commenting on him are probably the most anyone's ever talked about him. I think bogans should be happy with that.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
Green needs to work on his court vision.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 08:33:08 PM
Did any of you here Tommy say that Bogans was upset Marshon played over him against the Rockets...very interesting.

way to be professional if true. anyway he's a career bottom bench player. the threads here and tommy commenting on him are probably the most anyone's ever talked about him. I think bogans should be happy with that.

And that's our Veteran wisdom coming from Bogans
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:34:13 PM
Nice pass.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:34:41 PM
Nice pass.

And again!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 08:35:36 PM
wow bass gets injured, stays on the court, not involved in anything and we get back to back steals and baskets.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:35:50 PM
I've always thought Pressey should be Rondos backup.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:35:53 PM
Celts suddenly wake up.

Boy the Raps are awful for a 19-17 team.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:36:06 PM
nice hustle
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 08:37:14 PM
I'm really impressed by Bradley offensive improvement this year I always thought he was a bench player but right now he looks like legit starter.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:39:33 PM
I like hump but he does not fit in our future plans.

There is no way you can watch this game and make any kind of guess at what our team will be like in the future, other than it won't feature a lot of the players we have now.  We could need him as a back up big to Bosh after we dump Bass for all anybody knows

I doubt it. he is expiring. We got him for a reason.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:39:56 PM
Wallace plays better with his hair up.

 :D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:39:56 PM
Celts suddenly wake up.

Boy the Raps are awful for a 19-17 team.

Celtics wake-up with a passing pg. Oh I can't wait for Rondo!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:41:02 PM
avery bradley is such a hog.  I hope we trade him next. You just can't play that kind of basketball and hope to win
Love that volume shooter ball hog.

BOOYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:42:41 PM
 I'm passing out TPs. I want the good vibes to continue.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:42:46 PM
I've always thought Pressey should be Rondos backup.

meh
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Shamrocker on January 15, 2014, 08:43:21 PM
I'm passing out TPs. I want the good vibes to continue.

Well, you deserve one too. TP
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:43:25 PM
I'm really impressed by Bradley offensive improvement this year I always thought he was a bench player but right now he looks like legit starter.

VOLUME SHOOTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :-X
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:44:08 PM
I'm passing out TPs. I want the good vibes to continue.

TP
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 08:44:37 PM
looking good for Pressy
9mins 5asst 2rebs

keep improving mini-Rondo  ;D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 08:45:47 PM
looking good for Pressy
9mins 5asst 2rebs

keep improving mini-Rondo  ;D

chortle
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 08:47:03 PM
I'm really impressed by Bradley offensive improvement this year I always thought he was a bench player but right now he looks like legit starter.

VOLUME SHOOTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :-X

That's why his our Avery Bryant
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Mazingerz on January 15, 2014, 08:48:00 PM
looking good for Pressy
9mins 5asst 2rebs

keep improving mini-Rondo  ;D

And thus, Pressey has a nickname
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 08:48:27 PM
I'm really impressed by Bradley offensive improvement this year I always thought he was a bench player but right now he looks like legit starter.

VOLUME SHOOTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :-X

That's why his our Avery Bryant

Little Mamba
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:49:04 PM
looking good for Pressy
9mins 5asst 2rebs

keep improving mini-Rondo  ;D

How about 1 of these beklog?

(http://www.tgldirect.com/product_files/719304410000/vintage-kodak-pleasure-instant-camera-with-manual-4-700.jpg)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Mazingerz on January 15, 2014, 08:49:57 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: PAOBoston on January 15, 2014, 08:50:33 PM
Does Jeff Green have a nickname? If he doesn't, we should call him the Invisible Man. Is he even playing tonight???
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 08:50:44 PM
this is a brutal, ugly game. not pretty at all, but the celtics do lead.  ;D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: danglertx on January 15, 2014, 08:50:53 PM
With apologies to Mike Greenberg, Avery Bradley should be the Green Mamba.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 08:51:07 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?

No his nickname is "Pill Head".
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:52:43 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?

No his nickname is "Pill Head".

What did he wear on those stupid nickname jerseys?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Mazingerz on January 15, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?

No his nickname is "Pill Head".

Or better yet "Slow Motion Dollar Man"
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 08:53:33 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?

No his nickname is "Pill Head".

What did he wear on those stupid nickname jerseys?



I have no idea.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 15, 2014, 08:54:25 PM
Mike: "Here's Kenny Mauer to say hi. He's one of the nice guys in the league".

Tommy: *growls* "Go away Kenny".
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 08:55:43 PM
Sully had 3 rebounds and 2 points on ONE possession
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 08:56:18 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?

No his nickname is "Pill Head".

What did he wear on those stupid nickname jerseys?



I have no idea.

Doc
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 08:56:31 PM
I hope we win this game. we're playing the right way & we're hustling. and Toronto doesn't look like they deserve to.

plus it'll add to what I've been saying for the last month or so that we've been losing because of Crawford.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 08:58:55 PM
Is it safe to call Joel Anthony as "Pocket Shaq" as well?

No his nickname is "Pill Head".

What did he wear on those stupid nickname jerseys?



I have no idea.

he's the 2nd coming of Irving, finally celtics got the new Doc in the house

(http://i42.tinypic.com/28cg0ph.jpg)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:00:15 PM
I hope we win this game. we're playing the right way & we're hustling. and Toronto doesn't look like they deserve to.

plus it'll add to what I've been saying for the last month or so that we've been losing because of Crawford.

Amen and TP
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:00:39 PM
I hope we win this game. we're playing the right way & we're hustling. and Toronto doesn't look like they deserve to.

plus it'll add to what I've been saying for the last month or so that we've been losing because of Crawford.

It's simp,e. THEY ARE PLAYING HARDER THAN THE RAPS.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:01:43 PM
What a pass.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:02:34 PM
I hope we win this game. we're playing the right way & we're hustling. and Toronto doesn't look like they deserve to.

plus it'll add to what I've been saying for the last month or so that we've been losing because of Crawford.

It's simp,e. THEY ARE PLAYING HARDER THAN THE RAPS.

ang shooting better at the FT, Raps is only 40% on the line
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:03:09 PM
if Toronto makes the playoffs someone's getting a 1st rnd bye.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:03:58 PM
What a pass.
Mini Rondo strikes again. I like this lineup.  Sully and Hump are beasting on the boards.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Mazingerz on January 15, 2014, 09:05:04 PM
What a pass.
Mini Rondo strikes again. I like this lineup.  Sully and Hump are breasting on the boards.

did a double take on your comment  ;D

Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:06:33 PM
What a pass.
Mini Rondo strikes again. I like this lineup.  Sully and Hump are breasting on the boards.

did a double take on your comment  ;D
Ha
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:06:53 PM
I hope we win this game. we're playing the right way & we're hustling. and Toronto doesn't look like they deserve to.

plus it'll add to what I've been saying for the last month or so that we've been losing because of Crawford.

It's simp,e. THEY ARE PLAYING HARDER THAN THE RAPS.

ang shooting better at the FT, Raps is only 40% on the line

in the pregame interview with brad stevens they asked him to explain Toronto's success and he said they play harder than the teams they play.

obviously everyone was just taking this Toronto team lightly ::)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: JOMVP on January 15, 2014, 09:07:22 PM
Bradley has developed into a quite a jump shooter/Chucky McChuckster.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Mazingerz on January 15, 2014, 09:09:19 PM
Bradley has developed into a quite a jump shooter/Chucky McChuckster.

Stats padding; Contract year play for Baby boy bradley;
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:10:08 PM
and sully is on my fantasy team. get them 3s sully!!!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:10:21 PM
Bradley has developed into a quite a jump shooter/Chucky McChuckster.

chucky monster!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:11:24 PM
Salmons with the air ball right over the rim.  ;D

Sully having a monster night. He is establishing his physical dominance against every team this year. Love the confidence.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:11:32 PM
Yup...Crawford

Was fools gold
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:11:47 PM
Bradley has developed into a quite a jump shooter/Chucky McChuckster.

i want his to add another 3-4 feet to his shot and turn it into a 3 pointer. right now, his 20 shots are not efficient enough i think.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:12:28 PM
Pressey is about to have 10 assists on his first start. I think that is pretty impressive.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:13:25 PM
Yup...Crawford

Was fools gold

he was playing the right way, if he could have maintained it we might be ahead of Toronto right now.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:13:32 PM
Lov Sully

Old school basketball .
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:15:51 PM
Is KO the worst player on the team?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 09:15:51 PM
Sully is a beast 16pts 16 boards.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:16:33 PM
Tommy praising Pressy..tempo
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:17:27 PM
Sully ...is clutch
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 15, 2014, 09:17:49 PM
Gerald to Sully again. Are you kidding me?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:18:27 PM
I like sully, I really do. I just ultimately feel in games that matter, against bigger defenders he'll get eaten up.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:18:29 PM
Is KO the worst player on the team?
Yes.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:19:04 PM
Sully is a beast 16pts 16 boards.

make it 20pts and 17reb

hope he reach 20+ rebs this game
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:19:06 PM
Christian Laettner.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:19:34 PM
Is KO the worst player on the team?

no. you forgot about bogans...which is understandable. ;D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 15, 2014, 09:19:38 PM
I like sully, I really do. I just ultimately feel in games that matter, against bigger defenders he'll get eaten up.

He needs to lose weight and get Joel Embiid beside him.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: timobusa on January 15, 2014, 09:20:08 PM
Gerald to Sully again. Are you kidding me?

I know, right?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 15, 2014, 09:20:11 PM
Jeez.. That pass was full court and ON POINT.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:20:18 PM
I like sully, I really do. I just ultimately feel in games that matter, against bigger defenders he'll get eaten up.
He has done very well against TALLER players, if that is what you mean.  Sully is a mound and he is bigger than most of his opponents.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:20:23 PM
hmm? was Wallace talking about Crawford all this time?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Shamrocker on January 15, 2014, 09:20:35 PM
So pleased with Pressey tonight. He's, without a doubt, an NBA quality player.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:22:31 PM
boy, the celtics offense looks smoother without crawford in.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:23:36 PM
Wonder iif we can hold serve
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:24:32 PM
Stevens get the starters back in.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:25:01 PM
we got this game.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:25:45 PM
Oh no...........C's trying to grab defeat once again for the jaws of victory
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:25:52 PM
These refs!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:25:53 PM
boy, the celtics offense looks smoother without crawford in.
Of course. Craw would pound the ball for way too long.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:26:08 PM
So pleased with Pressey tonight. He's, without a doubt, an NBA quality player.
that would be nice. but he still has not proven he can shoot worth a darn. plus, his height gives him a lot of match up problems on defense. but he sure can pass.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Shamrocker on January 15, 2014, 09:26:33 PM
Gosh, I sure hope Brandon is the next player out the door.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:26:46 PM
Oh Bass
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:27:37 PM
boy, the celtics offense looks smoother without crawford in.

amazing what an offense can look like when we're not chucking up a contested jumpshot with 22 secs. on the shot clock.

and wow our defense even looks better. how bout that....
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Shamrocker on January 15, 2014, 09:29:47 PM
Bayless has a bit of Crawford in him...that's not a compliment.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:30:27 PM
still can't believe hansbrough can't get any run with this team.

i'd take that guy in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:30:45 PM
Game getting frantic as the Raps are matching the Celts intensity.

Salmons can still score a bit but has regressed a lot.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:31:03 PM
boy, the celtics offense looks smoother without crawford in.

amazing what an offense can look like when we're not chucking up a contested jumpshot with 22 secs. on the shot clock.

and wow our defense even looks better. how bout that....

I think it's called Team ball.......LOL....good point
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:31:15 PM
Bayless has a bit of Crawford in him...that's not a compliment.
yup! I saw that in the last game.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:32:56 PM
Parker
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:34:14 PM
Here goes the  game

Down the drain
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: satch on January 15, 2014, 09:34:45 PM
Raptors are playing hard on defense. C's trying desperately to win this game. I think that's why KO is setting 2nd half.

Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:34:53 PM
good move getting green back in the game....as long as we get him the ball.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:35:31 PM
jeez!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
Come'on Cs don't lose this game
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:36:27 PM
Wow ...I knew it
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on January 15, 2014, 09:36:43 PM
Is it time for the 4th quarter implosion?  ???
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:37:00 PM
These refs!!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:37:04 PM
no freaking jumpshots! c'mon!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
 ???
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:38:01 PM
Attack the basket and Novak's imaginary defense
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:38:12 PM
right now is when a great pg seeks out the best shot for his team.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 09:38:20 PM
Are we going to blow another lead?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:39:08 PM
looks like boston is playing not to lose, and toronto finally found their offense. [dang].

celtics need to be more aggressive and attack the basket.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 09:40:03 PM
18 point lead blown again......

This is awful

Teach em  win win at the end of the game


Not throw them away
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:41:45 PM
I'm starting to think this Jeff Green guy is not that good.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:42:25 PM
Toronto's not a team that can all of a sudden decide they're gonna play. there's too many positives for the C's in this game. we got this.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:42:51 PM
Annnnd we started missing FTs :(
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 15, 2014, 09:43:56 PM
I'm starting to think this Jeff Green guy is not that good.

 :D ;)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:44:07 PM
 Did Stevens just put Wallace in for offense?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:46:42 PM
I don't buy furniture from guys with pony tails!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:50:20 PM
1 more reb for Sully
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:51:00 PM
Tommy's oh boys make me chuckle.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:51:24 PM
boy, toronto really wants to lose this game.  :D
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:52:41 PM
great time to miss the FTs :(
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 09:52:50 PM
gotta make your free throws.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 15, 2014, 09:53:50 PM
hard to complain about celtic ft when then raptors are 12 for 25.  :P
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Post by: lon3lytoaster on January 15, 2014, 09:54:52 PM
Really, Toronto/Derozan?
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 09:55:09 PM
20/20 for Sully.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 09:55:33 PM
20rebs for Sully!!! gotta win this game to make it sweeter
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: PAOBoston on January 15, 2014, 09:56:35 PM
Win or lose today, the C's are a PATHETIC 4th qtr team.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on January 15, 2014, 09:58:03 PM
Stepped out for a bit but it's looking like a much-needed W.  Draft or no, it's good to see the streak end.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: kozlodoev on January 15, 2014, 09:58:26 PM
Getting faked out of his boots and giving Lowry a wide open three is a "good play"? I love Tommy, but he's lost it completely.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 09:58:54 PM
Hey Brad, put Rondo in for free throws.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: kozlodoev on January 15, 2014, 09:59:59 PM
Hey Brad, put Rondo in for free throws.
Where's Dan Dickau when you need him.
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Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 10:00:27 PM
Getting faked out of his boots and giving Lowry a wide open three is a "good play"? I love Tommy, but he's lost it completely.
No he was being sarcastic. He just clarified that the situation was not usual and on defense they should have covered the 3 point ine.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 10:00:57 PM
Getting faked out of his boots and giving Lowry a wide open three is a "good play"? I love Tommy, but he's lost it completely.
he took 'em off the shot. I mean I know pressey's no defensive player of the yr. but he slipped and did the best he could. and it was good enough. he missed. 
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 10:01:13 PM
Hey Brad, put Rondo in for free throws.
Where's Dan Dickau when you need him.

Still recovering from that Achilles injury.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: kozlodoev on January 15, 2014, 10:01:50 PM
Getting faked out of his boots and giving Lowry a wide open three is a "good play"? I love Tommy, but he's lost it completely.
No he was being sarcastic. He just clarified that the situation wdiffer usual defense and they should have covered the 3 point ine.
Um no, I'm talking about the previous play.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: kozlodoev on January 15, 2014, 10:02:38 PM
Hey Brad, put Rondo in for free throws.
Where's Dan Dickau when you need him.

Still recovering from that Achilles injury.

zing :)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 15, 2014, 10:03:56 PM
Yeah.......we finally win one
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 10:04:44 PM
Sully was the player of the game? I bet KO is upset after his strong performance.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: GreenWarrior on January 15, 2014, 10:05:11 PM
good win. C's deserved it...well more than Toronto.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: beklog on January 15, 2014, 10:05:55 PM
finally a win!!
(http://gifs.gifbin.com/092009/1254334927_celebration-dance.gif)
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 10:06:02 PM
Yeah.......we finally win one
I'm good with it.  If they play hard, a win is satisfying.  They are in good shape in the lottery race.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on January 15, 2014, 10:07:23 PM
Nice the streak is over and Sully had his first 20/20 of his career.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Chief on January 15, 2014, 10:07:58 PM
 Handing out another round of TPs after the win. I've tried to give everyone at least 1 tonight. Seems it was good karma for our boys!
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: slamtheking on January 15, 2014, 10:08:44 PM
so, 0-10 with 1 pt in 46 minutes from our PGs tonight?  god I can't wait for Rondo on Friday.

although I will say that without Crawford (and ignoring the 4th quarter), there was a lot more passing on the team tonight.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 15, 2014, 10:12:42 PM
Yes!! Streak over!!!
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Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 15, 2014, 10:14:08 PM
Sully = Beast
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Post by: satch on January 15, 2014, 10:14:38 PM
Nice win....nice trade.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Smokeeye123 on January 15, 2014, 10:21:09 PM
How the hell has Toronto been winning games??? Their offense was completely horrible as was their rebounding.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 15, 2014, 10:24:33 PM
How the hell has Toronto been winning games??? Their offense was completely horrible as was their rebounding.

Give the Cs at least some of the credit for the Raptors horrible offense tonight.  Our team played some good defense. 
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Surferdad on January 15, 2014, 10:31:21 PM
How the hell has Toronto been winning games??? Their offense was completely horrible as was their rebounding.

Give the Cs at least some of the credit for the Raptors horrible offense tonight.  Our team played some good defense.
Yeah but their team is also full of knuckleheads.  Lowry, Johnson, Derozan, Salmons..
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Post by: BballTim on January 15, 2014, 10:33:55 PM
How the hell has Toronto been winning games??? Their offense was completely horrible as was their rebounding.

  I was expecting more from them as well. And I don't know that Id agree that there offense was as bad as their rebounding.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 15, 2014, 10:40:15 PM
How the hell has Toronto been winning games??? Their offense was completely horrible as was their rebounding.

Give the Cs at least some of the credit for the Raptors horrible offense tonight.  Our team played some good defense.
Yeah but their team is also full of knuckleheads.  Lowry, Johnson, Derozan, Salmons..

Yeah, true.  We did a good job containing their knuckleheads tonight. 
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on January 15, 2014, 10:58:19 PM
Just wolf and the stats  tell me this was as ugly a win as they come in basketball. What does the eye test say.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 15, 2014, 11:02:05 PM
Just wolf and the stats  tell me this was as ugly a win as they come in basketball. What does the eye test say.

Eye test says; a good defensive game by the Cs and a complete offensive melt down in the fourth quarter, yet we managed to hand on for the win.

In other words, it was a thing of beauty. 
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 15, 2014, 11:17:51 PM
Yeah, that was a needlessly stressful 4th quarter.

But, hey, we won.
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: Celtics18 on January 15, 2014, 11:21:01 PM
Yeah, that was a needlessly stressful 4th quarter.

But, hey, we won.

Man, you could literally feel the weight of that nine game losing streak with every shot they took in the fourth.  I'm really happy for the guys that they pulled this one out.

They deserved it. 
Title: Re: Raptors (19-17) at Celtics (13-26) Game #40 1/15/14
Post by: D.o.s. on January 15, 2014, 11:38:13 PM
Agreed.

And then I got to cheer on the Kings while they beat the Timberwolves.