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Title: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 18, 2014, 09:32:50 PM
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Boston Celtics (19-35) at Phoenix Suns (30-21)
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
9:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #55, Road Game #27
TV: CSNNE, FSAZ, NBA-LP 760(DTV)/757(Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, AZ Sports 98.7
US Airways Center

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Probable Starters
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PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Gerald Wallace

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C: Jared Sullinger

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SF:  Jeff Green
PF:  Brandon Bass

Celtics Reserves
Kelly Olynyk
Jerryd Bayless
Joel Anthony
Chris Johnson
Kris Humphries

Injuries
Keith Bogans (personal) out
Vitor Faverani (knee) day to day
Avery Bradley (ankle) day to day

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Probable Starters
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PG: Goran Dragic
SG: Gerald Green

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C: Miles Plumlee

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SF: PJ Tucker
PF: Channing Frye

Suns Reserves
Markieff Morris
Leandro Barbosa
Marcus Morris
Alex Len
Ish Smith
Dionte Christmas
Archie Goodwin
Slava Kravtsov

Injuries
Eric Bledsoe (knee) out
Emeka Okafor (neck)  out 

Game Notes
The Celtics begin their west coast swing with a stop in Phoenix to take on the surprising Suns.  Both teams have rumors swirling going into the trading deadline and that may affect the play of some of the players on both sides.

The Suns are in the 7th spot and just a half a game out of the 6th seed in a tough Western Conference.  They are looking to pick up the pieces that may put them over the top as far as competing in the playoffs.  The Celtics are sitting 12th in the East but are also just 4 games out of the final spot in the playoffs. 

The Celtics should be rested and ready to get back to playing again.  Jared Sullinger and Kelly Olynyk participated in the Rising Stars game but still had plenty of rest over the break.   The Suns on the other hand are playing in the second of back to back games, having played in Denver on Tuesday night.   The Suns are 6-6 on the second night of back to back games. 

The Celtics will see some familiar faces on the Suns.  Former Celtic Gerald Green is the starting 2 guard for the Suns and Dionte Christmas and Leandro Barbosa come off the bench for them. 

Avery Bradley and Vitor Faverani didn't make the trip and so I expect Gerald Wallace to get the start at the shooting guard once again.   With the trading deadline on Thursday and rumors swirling around just about every player on the team,  this may be the last time we see some of these players in green. 

Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Goran Dragic
Dragic has been playing very well for the Suns.  He is averaging 20.3 points, 6.2 assists and 1.42 steals.  This will be a fun matchup to watch.

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Gerald Wallace vs Gerald Green
Former Celtic Gerald Green has put up some big dunks this season and is playing well enough to start for the Suns.  He is averaging 14.3 points and 3.2 rebounds this season.  Players always give a little extra to beat the teams that traded them in the past and so expect a big game from Gerald in this one.

Keys to the Game
Play 48 Minutes
- The Celtics tend to have periods in the game where they can't make snots, let up on defense and turn the ball over. They have to find a way to be more consistent and play strong for all 48 minutes.

Rebound - Much of rebounding is effort and desire. The Celtics need to do both if they hope to win on the road.  The Suns are 1st in the league with 18.5 fast break points per game.  The Celtics will need to crash the boards to prevent second chance and fast break points from the Suns.

Be Aggressive - The Celtics must be aggressive in going after loose balls, taking the ball to the hoop and playing in your face defense. When they get lazy and allow teams to beat them to loose balls and rebounds and when they settle for jumpers and don't go to the basket, they are very beatable. They have to be the more aggressive team from the opening tip to the final buzzer.

Focus - It's easy for teams to lose focus on the road and so the Celtics have to find a way to keep their focus and ignore the hostile crowd and just play hard from start to finish. 

Defend the Perimeter
- The Suns are first in the league with 9.4 3-point makes per game.  The Celtics must defend them beyond the arc to prevent them from hitting those long distance bombs. 


X-Factor

Rust vs Rest
The Celtics will be well rested coming into this game, but will that rest lead to rust at the start of the game? 

Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Clench123 on February 18, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
Let the tanking continue.  But I'm looking forward to how they come out and play after several days off
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 19, 2014, 01:47:25 PM
Could be the last time we see some guys in Celtic uniforms.

Could be a farewell game for Green, Bass, Rondo, Bradley or even Sully.

If someone suspiciously sits out this game... do we start getting worried? 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: JJ2525 on February 19, 2014, 01:53:45 PM
Could be the last time we see some guys in Celtic uniforms.

Could be a farewell game for Green, Bass, Rondo, Bradley or even Sully.

If someone suspiciously sits out this game... do we start getting jubilant?
FYP
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: furball on February 19, 2014, 02:03:42 PM
Could be the last time we see some guys in Celtic uniforms.

Could be a farewell game for Green, Bass, Rondo, Bradley or even Sully.

If someone suspiciously sits out this game... do we start getting worried?

If I was Brad Stevens I would have Rondo stay in the locker room for the first five minutes just to see the internet explode.   ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on February 19, 2014, 02:11:23 PM
Maybe its Brad Stevens who gets traded to the Cavs for their coach and  an future 1sts. As for my actual BOLD PREDICTIONS, Sully gets 20 points and 20 rebounds, Gerald Wallace shoots more 3s than Gerald Green, and Bayless leads the team in assists.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Diggles on February 19, 2014, 05:42:28 PM
I hope no trades go on until after I watch Rondo put up a triple double in a win tonight live in PHX! 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 06:46:01 PM
Rondo ?

Hope he goes off

Sully too.


Not a suns fan
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 06:51:39 PM
Let the tanking continue.  But I'm looking forward to how they come out and play after several days off


Seems to me ...Stevens usually puts on a great show IF he has time to prepare .

Suns may prevail.......but it won't be a walk in the park

I think the Celtics got a really good shot at winning this ......if  Jeff Green shows up.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: tyrone biggums on February 19, 2014, 09:08:51 PM
If Jeff Green shows up they win by 5. If Jeff Green doesn't show up they lose by 12.

This has been the 2013-2014 Boston Celtics MO.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:09:17 PM
I'm rooting for a win, a Bass trade, and a Rondo triple-double.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:11:43 PM
Gerald Wallace shut up!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: BleedGreen1989 on February 19, 2014, 09:12:00 PM
Rondo bringing back the headband!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 09:12:10 PM
Headband Rondo!!! Expect magic...lol
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: tyrone biggums on February 19, 2014, 09:14:14 PM
Headband Rondo??? TRIP DUB is Happening Tonight!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:14:28 PM
Bass is so terrible.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 09:18:05 PM
I'm rooting for a win, a Bass trade, and a Rondo triple-double.

I'm shocked ...

A Bass trade

















 ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:20:12 PM
That may be the most ridiculous sequence I've ever seen...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:22:08 PM
I'm rooting for a win, a Bass trade, and a Rondo triple-double.

I'm shocked ...

A Bass trade

















 ;D

And no knee injury. That bum needs to go disappoint another fan group.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Shamrocker on February 19, 2014, 09:23:02 PM
I'm rooting for a win, a Bass trade, and a Rondo triple-double.

I'm shocked ...

A Bass trade

















 ;D

I'm with Chief. I sure hope this is it for Brandon Bass.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 09:24:32 PM
I'm rooting for a win, a Bass trade, and a Rondo triple-double.

I'm shocked ...

A Bass trade

















 ;D

And no knee injury. That bum needs to go disappoint another fan group.

Toooooo.....Funny ...I lost my drink .......hee hee
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 09:25:09 PM
Bass is so terrible.
Every time Rondo gives him a good look he bumbles the ball. But he caught that sudden behind the back pass. I was shocked.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 09:25:47 PM
Cement hands

Bass
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:26:44 PM
Pressey the first guard off the bench?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: prov1ml34 on February 19, 2014, 09:27:47 PM
Anyone else's League Pass HD channel not working?

Nevermind, just switched over to it and now it is.....
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 09:28:09 PM
Pressey the first guard off the bench?

Depends on what you think about Wallace




















Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:29:03 PM
Pressey the first guard off the bench?

Bayless trade?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 09:29:20 PM
Anyone else's League Pass HD channel not working?

Nevermind, just switched over to it and now it is.....

Bass 's awful play is crystal clear
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 09:29:26 PM
Dragic is such an underrated player.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 09:29:46 PM
Anyone else's League Pass HD channel not working?

Nevermind, just switched over to it and now it is.....

mine must be acting up, too- I'm trying to watch the game but all I I see is this crazy tennis match
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 09:34:11 PM
So Marshon is going to the Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA  1m
Golden State's Bazemore and Brooks are on the way to the Lakers as part of the Blake deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:35:32 PM
Jeff Green just keeps watching on defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 19, 2014, 09:36:58 PM
Headband Rondo??? TRIP DUB is Happening Tonight!
Fitting way to end the era.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:37:00 PM
What is wrong with Hump?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:37:44 PM
man humphries sucks
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 09:38:25 PM
What is wrong with Hump?

I know...he's playing like Kardashian Hump right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:39:02 PM
So Marshon is going to the Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA  1m
Golden State's Bazemore and Brooks are on the way to the Lakers as part of the Blake deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

brooks + bryant = no passes for everyone else
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 09:39:35 PM
So Marshon is going to the Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA  1m
Golden State's Bazemore and Brooks are on the way to the Lakers as part of the Blake deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.


Now they have the three a amigo s......Kobe....Young ...swaggie P. ....and .....Brookes..........chucking trilogy  completed

Enough chucking to appease the most die hard Laker fan
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 09:40:42 PM
So Marshon is going to the Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA  1m
Golden State's Bazemore and Brooks are on the way to the Lakers as part of the Blake deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

brooks + bryant = no passes for everyone else

Marshon will probably be so far on the bench he won't even get to see Bryant in person during the games  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:41:17 PM
what has gotten into Gerald Green?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:41:42 PM
So Marshon is going to the Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA  1m
Golden State's Bazemore and Brooks are on the way to the Lakers as part of the Blake deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

brooks + bryant = no passes for everyone else

Marshon will probably be so far on the bench he won't even get to see Bryant in person during the games  ;D
he'll be happy just being Kobe's towel boy
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:42:18 PM
I wonder if one of our players gets traded during the game... would be interesting
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:42:34 PM
good to see Barbosa back.  nice player
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:42:39 PM
C's just look like absolute crap tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 09:42:54 PM
I had no idea that phoenix played such crazy, frantic basketball. I'm getting dizzy
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:43:30 PM
I wonder if one of our players gets traded during the game... would be interesting
the way they're playing, no one's taking anyone from us.   :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 09:43:40 PM
Morris owns Olynyk completely
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:44:18 PM
KO can't let MM do that to him.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 09:44:51 PM
when did the walk-up three become the new entry pass?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 09:45:22 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 19, 2014, 09:46:15 PM
celtics dont look sharp. dont seem to have much energy. with that level of talent it means a loss unless they pick up their game.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:46:23 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

haha. Well he is near automatic when free.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:47:12 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??
I'd just be happy if someone stepped up and tried to play like a 'best' player
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:47:42 PM
celtics dont look sharp. dont seem to have much energy. with that level of talent it means a loss unless they pick up their game.

phx looked like a better coached team. Honestly look at the talent level on the team.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:47:56 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

Highly possible
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:47:56 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

He's better than Bass and Wallace. And they both start. :-\


Oooh. Sherrod is coming up! ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:49:27 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

He's better than Bass and Wallace. And they both start. :-\


Oooh. Sherrod is coming up! ::)

Sherrod, aka gets paid to have less knowledge than this blog
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:49:34 PM
Easily one of the Celtics best roster combinations.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Shamrocker on February 19, 2014, 09:50:42 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

He's better than Bass and Wallace. And they both start. :-\


Oooh. Sherrod is coming up! ::)

Sherrod, aka gets paid to have less knowledge than this blog

getting paid to take information he reads off of Woj and Mannix twitter accounts and parrots as his own.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:51:23 PM
these morris twins are annoying
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 09:51:44 PM
Easily one of the Celtics best roster combinations.

Yep!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:51:50 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

He's better than Bass and Wallace. And they both start. :-\


Oooh. Sherrod is coming up! ::)

Sherrod, aka gets paid to have less knowledge than this blog

getting paid to take information he reads off of Woj and Mannix twitter accounts and parrots as his own.

I laugh when he's called an insider...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 09:52:07 PM
nice crappy defense by rondo
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:52:34 PM
Johnson's infusing some much needed energy on the floor.  I really like this kid.  could see him becoming a really nice backup SG for us next year.  (hoping we have a really good starting SG by then)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:53:37 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

He's better than Bass and Wallace. And they both start. :-\


Oooh. Sherrod is coming up! ::)

Sherrod, aka gets paid to have less knowledge than this blog

getting paid to take information he reads off of Woj and Mannix twitter accounts and parrots as his own.

I laugh when he's called an insider...
well he is inside the building after all   ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 19, 2014, 09:56:03 PM
Was looking at the conference playoff picture, Cleveland apparently has won 6 straight. I'm baffled.  Good for our tank I guess.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:56:22 PM
Is Chris Johnson our best player??

He's better than Bass and Wallace. And they both start. :-\


Oooh. Sherrod is coming up! ::)

Sherrod, aka gets paid to have less knowledge than this blog

getting paid to take information he reads off of Woj and Mannix twitter accounts and parrots as his own.

I laugh when he's called an insider...
well he is inside the building after all   ;)

Touche. Imagine if you combined Sherrod and Broussard.. would be a brutal reporter
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 09:57:40 PM
I hate I have to watch the ESPN broadcast instead of the Bill Simmons broadcast Friday night.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 09:58:39 PM
does Bayless know he's playing for a contract next year?  from anyone? 

Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 09:58:47 PM
Was looking at the conference playoff picture, Cleveland apparently has won 6 straight. I'm baffled.  Good for our tank I guess.

Have they lost since Grant was fired? Great for our tank one less competitor
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 09:59:04 PM
Wow. Sullinger and Bass are both scared as heck of Plumlee
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 10:01:15 PM
We need Olynyk back in the game. Humphries is crap tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 19, 2014, 10:01:40 PM
Was looking at the conference playoff picture, Cleveland apparently has won 6 straight. I'm baffled.  Good for our tank I guess.

Have they lost since Grant was fired? Great for our tank one less competitor

Doesn't look like it.

Cleveland might as well shoot for wins anyhow, they'd just find a way to screw up another high lotto pick.  Probably even with Grant gone.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Scottie on February 19, 2014, 10:03:25 PM
Who's the big guy sitting at the end of the bench next to Olynyk?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 19, 2014, 10:04:24 PM
Who's the big guy sitting at the end of the bench next to Olynyk?
anthony?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 10:04:31 PM
I'm very happy for Gerald Green.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Scottie on February 19, 2014, 10:05:07 PM
Who's the big guy sitting at the end of the bench next to Olynyk?
anthony?
Yeah, must be...forgot all about him.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 10:07:52 PM
So what team is Bass on tomorrow? Bobcats? Someones going to take a crack at him
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2014, 10:09:47 PM
have to say, Dragic, Green and Plumlee are better than I expected
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 19, 2014, 10:10:37 PM
OH man. Olynyk is so not up for this.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 10:11:10 PM
So what team is Bass on tomorrow? Bobcats? Someones going to take a crack at him

Anyone who wants him. I'd take a 2nd round pick for him. Heck, I'd give up a 2nd round pick to get rid of him.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 10:11:24 PM
Olynyk has to stop, fake up a shot then go up

He will learn
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 19, 2014, 10:16:28 PM
Please Celtics!

Beat the Suns!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 10:23:52 PM
Please Celtics!

Beat the Suns!

We will win tonight. I'm not overly impressed by the suns.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 19, 2014, 10:28:05 PM
For a guy who's coming off an ACL surgery, Rondo is still getting double teamed every time he penetrates.

That's respect.

Assist after assist now for Rajon.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 10:32:09 PM
Celtics big men don't take many charges these days.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 10:32:36 PM
Keep raising that trade value Brandon!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 10:33:50 PM
Keep raising that trade value Brandon!

Yes
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 10:36:53 PM
Sherrod, that was useless.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 10:37:36 PM
Sherrod, that was useless.

Story of his career
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 19, 2014, 10:42:47 PM
Sherrod, that was useless.

Well, he'll either wind up being useless or he won't be. It could wind up going a lot of different ways with him.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 10:43:53 PM
Dragic plays with a chip on his shoulder.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: celticslove on February 19, 2014, 10:49:28 PM
Dragic plays with a chip on his shoulder.
agree. should have been in the ASG.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Chief on February 19, 2014, 10:50:23 PM
Bayless can't run a team.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 10:51:22 PM
Right when I begin to get nervous about our tank, I remember how awful we really are. No lead is ever safe
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 10:52:24 PM
why are Cs stuck on 71???
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: celticslove on February 19, 2014, 10:52:40 PM
back to tank mode
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 19, 2014, 10:52:47 PM
Wow.  Suns storm back once Rondo went out.  30 foot 3-pointer for Morris, why not.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 10:53:09 PM
Dragic plays with a chip on his shoulder.
agree. should have been in the ASG.
Yup.

What an awful quarter. I thought we usually save the implosions for the 4th?  :(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 10:58:18 PM
Tanqueray, anyone?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 10:59:00 PM
Our tank just gets bigger and bigger... we're about to be over the limit with 10+ mins to go still and down 8, this is over and rightfully so the Suns are better and we want that pick
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 10:59:41 PM
it may help to get someone within the same Zip Code as Marcus Morris.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 11:01:15 PM
do we have any timeouts?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 11:02:16 PM
we scored we scored
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 11:06:33 PM
This game should be proof to Rondo haters that he's a difference maker... the stats with him on and off the court are startling and he's taking over this game now
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 19, 2014, 11:07:31 PM
Rondo making jumpshots is really hard to stop. Defense just has no idea what he will do next when he keeps them honest.

Keep making 'em jumpers, Rajon.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 11:07:42 PM
A confident Rondo w/ his jumper is a problem for the other team.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 11:12:22 PM
Bass wants to stay.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 19, 2014, 11:13:46 PM
Jeff Green has been on Snooze control since his solid 1st quarter.  Par for the course.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 11:14:45 PM
Bass wants to stay.

Or he's showcasing for a playoff team to scoop him up
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 11:17:06 PM
Nice 3 pt shot by KO. no hesitation.

Fun game to watch
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:18:11 PM
Gerald Green just made Crash look like an old man.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 11:18:14 PM
Jeff Green is picking up Bradley's slack and driving the tank for us tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 11:20:49 PM
Dagger by Frye. This game has been perfect for our tank. Rondo going hard, Bass showcasing, and most importantly we competed and came up short
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 11:21:01 PM
Jeff Green is picking up Bradley's slack and driving the tank for us tonight.


that is a problem, who will pick up the vacuum left by Green covering for Bradley?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 11:21:09 PM
Quote
gary washburn ‏@GwashburnGlobe 
That is Phoenix's first team foul of the fourth quarter, with 1:39 left in the game. #celtics #suns

Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 11:21:45 PM
Bass wants to stay.

Or he's showcasing for a playoff team to scoop him up
Or that. Maybe he can reunite with Doc.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:24:26 PM
Nail biter.

edit -  :-X

Nice move by Dragic to split the trap.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Evantime34 on February 19, 2014, 11:27:39 PM
Am I the only one who thought dragic traveled before he broke through the trap?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 11:28:50 PM
Am I the only one who thought dragic traveled before he broke through the trap?

I thought it was a good play. We shouldn't have been trapping to begin with.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:29:50 PM
On the plus side Rondo has played really, really well.

And holy crap it's still a game.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 11:30:34 PM
Big miss there. Do we go for the three? KO in the corner?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 11:32:25 PM
Ugh!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:32:48 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91_gFrnFS98/UnLN__vjQpI/AAAAAAAAASU/kpxUzEBL5yc/s1600/whyface.png)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 11:33:01 PM
Sully hurt? ugh how big can the tank get?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:33:38 PM
(http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/t/tank-2409.gif)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 11:34:07 PM
What..just happened?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on February 19, 2014, 11:36:09 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91_gFrnFS98/UnLN__vjQpI/AAAAAAAAASU/kpxUzEBL5yc/s1600/whyface.png)

Jeff Green for me this season.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 19, 2014, 11:36:55 PM
Bass wants to stay.

Or he's showcasing for a playoff team to scoop him up
Or that. Maybe he can reunite with Doc.

Unfortunately we can't trade anyone to the Clips before the summer.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 11:37:06 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:37:44 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

 ???
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 11:37:48 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

and Sullinger sprained his ankle
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 19, 2014, 11:37:53 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 19, 2014, 11:39:07 PM
why is Hornacek smiling?

There is only one plausible reason for the Celtics grit this season. The league office must have told them that a tank will be punished by ensuring that they do not get a first 5 pick.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 19, 2014, 11:39:11 PM
What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 11:39:34 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:40:08 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 11:42:10 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Rondo's the reason they were even close in this game. Every time he sat they either gave up a lead or got further down...please.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 11:42:21 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.

i'am out of my element?

In what planet is 7-22 a good stat?

Take off your Rondo goggles
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: D.o.s. on February 19, 2014, 11:44:17 PM
There's more to a basketball game than shooting percentage.

Rondo finished with an 18-7-10, a +16, and only three turnovers.

I'd quote Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder, but that's against forum rules.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: rondohondo on February 19, 2014, 11:46:27 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.

i'am out of my element?

In what planet is 7-22 a good stat?

Take off your Rondo goggles

And the C's were +16 with rondo on the court, -22 when he was on the bench.....
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 11:48:40 PM
There's more to a basketball game than shooting percentage.

Rondo finished with an 18-7-10, a +16, and only three turnovers.

I'd quote Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder, but that's against forum rules.

quote whatever you want. 7-22 is not acceptable.  He takes 5 less shots and maybe we win today

This is why i have an issue with Rondo being the leader of the team. He plays out of his limit and tries to be somebody he is not
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 19, 2014, 11:49:20 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.

i'am out of my element?

In what planet is 7-22 a good stat?

Take off your Rondo goggles

And the C's were +16 with rondo on the court, -22 when he was on the bench.....

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/I9zf1ugA0kgjiiakBPgZYzI4o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 11:49:42 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.

i'am out of my element?

In what planet is 7-22 a good stat?

Take off your Rondo goggles

His shooting wasn't the best, but that team looked a mess without him on the floor and it showed with him having the highest +/- of the team. I want to see more of those layups go in (had a bit of the AB syndrome down the stretch) but his shooting wasn't the problem in this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 19, 2014, 11:51:53 PM
Bass wants to stay.

Or he's showcasing for a playoff team to scoop him up
Or that. Maybe he can reunite with Doc.

Unfortunately we can't trade anyone to the Clips before the summer.
Forgot about that.

Also, I guess the best answer to my question is that we Green'd. We got Green'd by Gerald and Green'd by Jeff.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 19, 2014, 11:52:13 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.

i'am out of my element?

In what planet is 7-22 a good stat?

Take off your Rondo goggles

And the C's were +16 with rondo on the court, -22 when he was on the bench.....

Bottom line is we lost. Rondo was like this last season also. Stats all looking nice, but we still lose game after game after game

another nice stat is, we have given up on avg 95-100 points when Rondo has started the last 6-7 games including tonight. And without him starting we are giving up 10 points less on avg
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 19, 2014, 11:52:39 PM
Bass wants to stay.

Or he's showcasing for a playoff team to scoop him up
Or that. Maybe he can reunite with Doc.

Unfortunately we can't trade anyone to the Clips before the summer.
Forgot about that.

Also, I guess the best answer to my question is that we Green'd. We got Green'd by Gerald and Green'd by Jeff.

The Green got Green'd by the wrong Green(s).

Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 19, 2014, 11:56:27 PM
Rondo  does pretty well for a guy laid  off for a year.    I'm impressed by the way Rondo pushed the ball and tried to operate the motion offense.....

I can report he did not pound the ball this evening .

The reason we lost .....



Very simple actually














We need Wiggins or Parker an elite scorer and a ruff and tuff no non sense center ....

We would stomp them ...but good with the above


I enjoyed the game...........KO is slowly being more relaxed and aggressive.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: rondohondo on February 19, 2014, 11:58:14 PM
What..just happened?

Rondo messed up two critical shots. Doesn't help with his trade value

Come on man Rondo's the only reason we were in this game

you can't say definitely. He was 7-22. That is horrid

I'm not going to say it was all his fault, but i don't know why he takes those clutch shots, especially going to the basket. He rarely makes them

You're out of your element, Donny.

What..just happened?

we got owned by Gerald Green.

Which, I guess, is only fitting.

i'am out of my element?

In what planet is 7-22 a good stat?

Take off your Rondo goggles

And the C's were +16 with rondo on the court, -22 when he was on the bench.....

Bottom line is we lost. Rondo was like this last season also. Stats all looking nice, but we still lose game after game after game

another nice stat is, we have given up on avg 95-100 points when Rondo has started the last 6-7 games including tonight. And without him starting we are giving up 10 points less on avg
guess that has nothing to do with one of the best defensive guards in the league being out huh ? nope , all rondo's fault.... ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 19, 2014, 11:58:18 PM
Rondo  does pretty well for a guy laid  off for a year.    I'm impressed by the way Rondo pushed the ball and tried to operate the motion offense.....

I can report he did not pound the ball this evening .

The reason we lost .....














We need Wiggins or Parker an elite scorer and a ruff and tuff no non sense center ....

We would stomp them ...but good with the above


I enjoyed the game...........KO is slowly being more relaxed and aggressive.

He doesn't look like he's always gliding on ice skates.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 20, 2014, 12:14:59 AM
Gee.....rondo nearly had a triple double

Pretty good stuff for a one legged dude...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on February 20, 2014, 12:43:40 AM
Kelly didn't shoot well tonight but he had a good game. He is part of the reason why we were still in the game, that is why CBS gave him the 4th Q mins. Kelly makes our offense flow when he is in. He doesn't get much cred for it but he has steadily gotten better. I also want people to watch out for the screens Kelly sets, I think that's a part of why our offense flows better when he is in... he sets some timely picks, really. I have been saying it for a while now but maybe that isn't a sexy part of the game so it goes unnoticed. You can see many examples of it during his time on the court but I'll just remind you of the win we got over Mia, because I'm sure it's easier to come back to your mind... Kelly first kept Bosh in check, then he slowed Lebron by making him go further out then he wanted too when he stepped back ever so slightly into his path, if he doesn't slow Lebron that is a block or at least a much tougher shot as LeBron woulda been face to face with Green, by fighting the way he did with Bosh it made him get over there too late also.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 20, 2014, 07:06:33 AM
so how bad did we look? i missed the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: BballTim on February 20, 2014, 07:35:19 AM
Gee.....rondo nearly had a triple double

Pretty good stuff for a one legged dude...

  He seems to almost get them on a regular basis. The surprising part of his recovery is how he gets so many rebounds despite his not playing at full speed yet.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: Fafnir on February 20, 2014, 09:31:49 AM
Gee.....rondo nearly had a triple double

Pretty good stuff for a one legged dude...

  He seems to almost get them on a regular basis. The surprising part of his recovery is how he gets so many rebounds despite his not playing at full speed yet.
I think that's system based.

Remember after early in the season when the C's were getting beat up on the glass. They changed up the scheme a bit and had the guards focus on hunting down boards more. I think Stevens said "we have to be a perimeter rebounding team" something like that.

Bradley's rebounding took off relative to his usual output after that change. Rondo's a far more talented rebounder so he's getting even better results, but almost entirely at the defensive end where he's posting 18 DRB. That's far above his career average, his ORB% is about half his career rate so far.

Of course his career rate is about 1 a game, so it wouldn't take much to swing that around too.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: DesertDweller on February 20, 2014, 09:41:24 AM
Brad Stevens must be sick of making up excuses for a team that falls into the same traps every game. you're playing a team, that the night before, played an overtime game in high altitude against Denver. the Celtics are well rested for a week but they just can't learn how to run the ball at them because you know they have a good chance of running out of steam in the fourth quarter.
I don't care if Sully takes an occasional three pointer but why aren't they playing him inside. are we that stupid???
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 20, 2014, 09:44:13 AM
Brad Stevens must be sick of making up excuses for a team that falls into the same traps every game. you're playing a team, that the night before, played an overtime game in high altitude against Denver. the Celtics are well rested for a week but they just can't learn how to run the ball at them because you know they have a good chance of running out of steam in the fourth quarter.
I don't care if Sully takes an occasional three pointer but why aren't they playing him inside. are we that stupid???

I get mad every time he posts up and the balls passed to someone on the perimeter, it happens a lot. I know Sully isn't perfect in the post but I'd trust that attempt over a contested Wallace 3 or passing to someone who isn't even open and trying to run an alternative play killing the shot clock... this when Sully is in good position.

They also seem to post up Bass more for whatever reason
Title: Re: Celtics (19-35) at Suns (30-21) Game#55 2/19/14
Post by: letsgoblue86 on February 20, 2014, 10:19:38 AM
Gee.....rondo nearly had a triple double

Pretty good stuff for a one legged dude...
What are you saying?