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Title: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 20, 2014, 11:12:44 PM
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Boston Celtics (19-36) at Los Angeles Lakers ((18-36)
Regular Season Game #54 Road Game #25
Friday, February 21, 2014
10:30 PM ET
TV: ESPN, TWC SN, CSNNE, Sportsnet One
Radio: WBZ, KSPN
Staples Center

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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Rajon Rondo ---------------- Shooting Guard: Gerald Wallace
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Center:  Jared Sullinger
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Small Forward: Jeff Green ------------------ Power Forward: Brandon Bass
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Celtics Reserves

Kelly Olynyk
Jerryd Bayless
Joel Anthony
Chris Johnson
Kris Humphries

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

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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Kendall Marshall -------------------- Shooting Guard: Jodie Meeks
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Center: Chris Kaman
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Small Forward: Wesley Johnson -------------------- Power Forward: Ryan Kelly
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Lakers Reserves
Jordan Hill
Robert Sacre
Jordan Farmar
MarShon Brooks
Kent Bazemore

Injuries
Kobe Bryant (knee) out
Xavier Henry (knee) out
Nick Young (knee) out
Steve Nash (back) out
Pau Gasol (groin) probable

Game Notes
The same old Celtics visit shorthanded LA Lakers as they continue their west coast trip.  Unlike the Celtics, the Lakers made a deadline trade sending Steve Blake to the Warriors for former Celtic MarShon Brooks and Kent Bazemore.  It's not sure if the new players will be in uniform and ready to play. 

The Celtics have lost their last 2 games and 6 of their last 10 games.  They are 8-19 on the road.  The Lakers aren't much better at home with an 8 and 17 record at the Staples Center.  They have lost their last 4 games and 8 of their last 10. 

In the first meeting between these two teams, the Lakers came into the Garden short handed and still were able to end a 6 game losing streak and hand the Celtics a 107-104 loss on their home court.  That game marked the return of Rajon Rondo to the Celtics after being out nearly a year.

The Celtics are still short handed with Kobe, Henry, Nash and Young out and two new players who may or may not be ready to play in this game.  If Brooks can play, watch out for the spurned player syndrome and hopefully he won't go off for a career high.  The Celtics made no changes at the deadline but will still be without both Vitor Faverani and Avery Bradley, who didn't make the trip.   Having the trade deadline in their rear view mirrors should allow them all to once again focus on basketball and not the possibility of being traded.
 

Key Matchups

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Rajon Rondo vs Kendall Marshall
Marshall has been playing well for the Lakers, averaging 10.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 9.8 assists.  In their first meeting, Marshall scored 25 points to lead the Lakers to the win.  That was Rondo's first game back. Now that he's gotten a few games under his belt, look for Rondo to try to get even in this game. 

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Gerald Wallace vs Jodie Meeks
Meeks is averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Lakers this season.  He scored 17 when these teams last met. 

Honorable Mention

Jared Sullinger vs Kaman/Gasol
Pau Gasol is listed as probable.  The game notes have Chris Kaman starting at center, but if Gasol can go, I expect him to be the starting center.  That will be a tough matchup for the Celtics if he can play.  If Kaman starts, it will still be a key matchup for the Celtics.

Keys to the Game
Push the Tempo
- The Celtics have had success when they push the ball up the court quickly before the defense can get set. With the Lakers being short handed, it will be even more important to run and push the tempo.

Rebound -  Rebounding takes effort and desire.  When the Celtics show both on the boards, it usually transfers to the rest of their game as well.  The Celtics have to make an extra effort to win the rebounding battle.  In their first meeting, the Celtics were out-rebounded 38-29. 

Be Aggressive
- The Celtics must be the more aggressive team. They have to be aggressive in going to the basket, in diving for loose balls, and on defense. They have to be the team that wants it more.

Focus for 48 Minutes
- The Celtics still struggle with lapses in games.  They have to keep their focus for all 48 minutes and figure out how to avoid those lapses. This is tougher on the road and will take extra effort to keep their focus on the game. 

X-Factors
On the Road and Revenge
It's tougher for teams to focus on the road but the Celtics have to somehow shut out the distractions and keep their focus on the game.  The Celtics were beat on their home court by a short handed Lakers team and they need to remember that and use that to give them added motivation to return the favor. 


Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SparzWizard on February 20, 2014, 11:44:46 PM
The Lakers always beat the Celtics at the Garden in recent past...

And the Celtics have always beaten the Lakers at Staples in recent past. Let that trend continue!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on February 21, 2014, 09:35:23 AM
As for the BOLD PREDICTIONS, Here's do Kelly Olynyk to get 30 points and 10 rebounds, and one Rajon Rondo to get the triple double
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: BleedGreen1989 on February 21, 2014, 10:37:38 AM
Bill Simmons joining the broadcast tonight.

Wish I could stay up to watch it and not work tomorrow. [dang] west coast games.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Fafnir on February 21, 2014, 10:42:13 AM
It'd be nice to see Rondo torch the Lakers and win no matter what it does to our drat pick slot.

I'll be up with beer for the whole game.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: DesertDweller on February 21, 2014, 10:46:19 AM
No matter how good or how bad these two teams are playing I always feel that spark when they play each other.

THE GREEN MACHINE VS. SHOWTIME
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: DesertDweller on February 21, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
It'd be nice to see Rondo torch the Lakers and win no matter what it does to our drat pick slot.

I'll be up with beer for the whole game.

why, why, why can't anyone just say "I'd really like to see Rondo torch the Lakers without having to mention their obsession with the dang draft slot???
how can you even enjoy that beer unless you're rooting for the Celtics to win!!!
I could not picture myself watching a Celtic's game and rooting for them to lose because of some draft slot that may or may not help us at all down the road.  how can you do that and still enjoy the game???
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 21, 2014, 11:39:12 AM

why, why, why can't anyone just say "I'd really like to see Rondo torch the Lakers without having to mention their obsession with the dang draft slot???
how can you even enjoy that beer unless you're rooting for the Celtics to win!!!
I could not picture myself watching a Celtic's game and rooting for them to lose because of some draft slot that may or may not help us at all down the road.  how can you do that and still enjoy the game???

TP for you!   I feel the same way.  I just can't bring myself to root against these guys.   And against the Lakers, no matter what, every game is a must win. 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 21, 2014, 02:42:22 PM
Sign of the tank: 3 of the 5 Lakers starters' photos show them in different uniforms.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 21, 2014, 03:11:30 PM

It's time for Ryan Kelly vs. Kelly Olynyk, ladies and gentlemen!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on February 21, 2014, 03:53:24 PM
Thanks for post FL.

No Kobe, Pau, KG, Paul or Ray Ray, but for me the rivalry STILL stands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSmFo6YTRh0

Purple and Gold IS STILL Purple and Gold.

BEAT LA!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 21, 2014, 03:58:02 PM

It's time for Ryan Kelly vs. Kelly Olynyk, ladies and gentlemen!

I can't wait for the Battle of the Kellys, Part II.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: henr1k on February 21, 2014, 09:30:36 PM
Game time for Rondo. https://twitter.com/erikmal/status/437050393835495425/photo/1

Westbrook, your move.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sofutomygaha on February 21, 2014, 09:58:21 PM
Game time for Rondo. https://twitter.com/erikmal/status/437050393835495425/photo/1

Westbrook, your move.  ;D

Oh my god, it's like Raul Mondrian made a sweater for Bill Cosby.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Cman on February 21, 2014, 10:01:40 PM
Game time for Rondo. https://twitter.com/erikmal/status/437050393835495425/photo/1

Westbrook, your move.  ;D

Oh my god, it's like Raul Mondrian made a sweater for Bill Cosby.

TP, I think you nailed it.
Honestly, what to make of it???
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: fitzhickey on February 21, 2014, 10:22:11 PM
Sign of the tank: 3 of the 5 Lakers starters' photos show them in different uniforms.
One even isn't an NBA uniform
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 21, 2014, 10:28:40 PM
Sign of the tank: 3 of the 5 Lakers starters' photos show them in different uniforms.
One even isn't an NBA uniform

Whenever I look over this year's Laker roster I think of that scene in Major League with the Indian's front office people taken aback by the invites and the exchange "This guy's dead..." "Cross him off then..."
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Kiorrik on February 21, 2014, 10:37:30 PM
He might not be wearing an NBA uni in the opening post, Kendall Marshall is pretty nifty, and definitely someone we should watch out for in this game.

Looking forward to it actually. Lakers vs Celtics is always loaded, but today should be about Rondo showing Marshall how it's *really* done.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 21, 2014, 10:40:44 PM
another celtics victory in the making.  ;D

goooooo celtics!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 21, 2014, 10:43:22 PM
Quote
You won't see the real Rondo until next year.

Sounds right. Coming back from an ACL injury is no joke.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 10:45:48 PM
6'6 Brandon Bass doing the jump ball.  :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 21, 2014, 10:48:14 PM
Bass can't go against Gasol's length.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 21, 2014, 10:49:45 PM
Gasol's length will bother Cs everytime in the post.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 10:51:21 PM
I can't figure out if Stevens is a poor talent evaluator (Wallace,Bass) or is in on the tanking plan?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 10:54:38 PM
Jeff Green over/under 24.5 points?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 21, 2014, 10:57:32 PM
Jeff Green over/under 24.5 points?

Ovah!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 21, 2014, 10:58:14 PM
6'6 Brandon Bass doing the jump ball.  :'(
TP for the laugh.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 21, 2014, 10:59:02 PM
Amazing passes!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:01:04 PM
Amazing passes!

I think KO has some great skill sets.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 21, 2014, 11:01:18 PM
Kaman vs Kelly. One is bald. The other one could donate some to make a wig.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:03:13 PM
That Magic skyhook still hurts to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:03:48 PM
Amazing passes!

I think KO has some great skill sets.

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 21, 2014, 11:03:54 PM
Amazing passes!

I think KO has some great skill sets.

For a big man , stretch 4, it doesn't get much better. Has a high iq
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 21, 2014, 11:06:18 PM
Air Kelly :-X
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:07:36 PM
Nice make up shot by KO
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 21, 2014, 11:08:29 PM
Kelly has been impressing as of late..he's finally starting to get a groove and his IQ is really showing.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 21, 2014, 11:09:18 PM
I'm enjoying Simmons' passive aggressive one liners so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:10:30 PM
Humps next contract? 3.5 million? Higher?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 21, 2014, 11:10:50 PM
Kelly has been impressing as of late..he's finally starting to get a groove and his IQ is really showing.

Once he improves his body he will figure out a way to score more in the post
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:11:05 PM
Figures Bazemore gets traded to Lakers ...arrrgg  :-[
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:11:35 PM
I'm enjoying Simmons' passive aggressive one liners so far.

I have stupid ESPN. :P
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:12:30 PM
I'm enjoying Simmons' passive aggressive one liners so far.

I have stupid ESPN. :P


Me too
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:14:20 PM
When Hump is on, that net rips.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 21, 2014, 11:14:53 PM
Aww look at Marshon out their playing non garbage time
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 21, 2014, 11:15:03 PM
I'm enjoying Simmons' passive aggressive one liners so far.

I have stupid ESPN. :P

I'm going back and forth. Usually with a national broadcast I watch that for the novelty of it, but the commentary usually just ends up being a crash course in where the two  teams are at this year.....not as bad as when the Sox are on Fox...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:17:04 PM
I thought I read that Rondo has no minute limitations.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:17:24 PM
Guards jackin shots ,

Really irritates me


Go inside
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:19:38 PM
Wow Pressey nice no look pass......kid has skills too
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 21, 2014, 11:26:38 PM
I really like Chris Johnson. Superb defense. Love the effort to try to contain Gasol just now
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:26:47 PM
How can you not like Chris Johnson?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:26:58 PM
This is a non tankng situation here....

I hate the Lakers
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:28:04 PM
How can you not like Chris Johnson?

Enough to let Bradley walk
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 21, 2014, 11:29:04 PM
How can you not like Chris Johnson?

Enough to let Bradley walk

Bradley who?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:32:42 PM
Have these ESPN announcers watched Rondo this season? The guy has almost had 3-4 triple doubles,recovering from ACL injury, with limited minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 21, 2014, 11:34:44 PM
That was a good save by Rondo
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:36:03 PM
Guess they might as well let Joel Anthony eat popcorn at Bogens house ."....".he isn't 't smelling the floor at all.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 21, 2014, 11:36:47 PM
Bill Simmons advocating for the celtics to push for a playoff spot this year. I shudder at the thought.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:37:12 PM
Guess they might as well let Joel Anthony eat popcorn at Bogens house ."....".he isn't 't smelling the floor at all.

 Let them both rot.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:38:06 PM
Bill Simmons advocating for the celtics to push for a playoff spot this year. I shudder at the thought.


LoL.....Heat series

Massacre
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Kiorrik on February 21, 2014, 11:38:37 PM
Have these ESPN announcers watched Rondo this season? The guy has almost had 3-4 triple doubles,recovering from ACL injury, with limited minutes.
I was thinking the same things. The heck are they talking about :D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 21, 2014, 11:39:33 PM
Guess they might as well let Joel Anthony eat popcorn at Bogens house ."....".he isn't 't smelling the floor at all.

he's a former Lebron disciple. We should make him run suicides on the sidelines during the games.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:39:37 PM
And now you know why I hate Gerald Wallace.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 21, 2014, 11:40:31 PM
Bill Simmons advocating for the celtics to push for a playoff spot this year. I shudder at the thought.

Yeah he's kinda been all over the place, trying to make the Lakers' situation more dire and hopeless than I think it really is...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:40:51 PM
And now you know why I hate Gerald Wallace.


Haa ha :)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 21, 2014, 11:41:26 PM
Have these ESPN announcers watched Rondo this season? The guy has almost had 3-4 triple doubles,recovering from ACL injury, with limited minutes.

I think the only thing they're concerned about is if he can play without 3 HOF'ers.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 21, 2014, 11:42:00 PM
I doubt we'll see much of Green for the rest of the night.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:43:48 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 21, 2014, 11:44:16 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?

I was wondering the same thing. It almost looks like a hearing aide.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 21, 2014, 11:44:59 PM
these really are pretty poor teams. not a fun game to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 21, 2014, 11:45:03 PM
how many more games before Rondo goes off on Gerald Wallace for his stupidity?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:45:31 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?

I was wondering the same thing. It almost looks like a hearing aide.

I kept thinking it was his mouth piece.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:46:03 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?


Small video camera.... ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:46:37 PM
how many more games before Rondo goes off on Gerald Wallace for his stupidity?

I hope halftime.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 21, 2014, 11:47:49 PM
Bill Simmons advocating for the celtics to push for a playoff spot this year. I shudder at the thought.

Yeah he's kinda been all over the place, trying to make the Lakers' situation more dire and hopeless than I think it really is...

I think when it comes to the Celts, Simmons has the "be a contrarian just to make waves" mindset at this point.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 21, 2014, 11:48:35 PM
Lakers


Sworn enemies


Come on Celtics
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 21, 2014, 11:51:19 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?


Small video camera.... ;D

His ear is of little concern after you get a look at the guy's face just recently.....

http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nba/2070/chris-johnson
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SparzWizard on February 21, 2014, 11:52:02 PM
This game looks so boring that even Laker fans don't feel overhyped today.

Barely see anyone wearing their yellow/purple #24 jerseys around my school today lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Kiorrik on February 21, 2014, 11:52:37 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?


Small video camera.... ;D

His ear is of little concern after you get a look at the guy's face just recently.....

http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nba/2070/chris-johnson
I don't see the issue, he looks fairly plain to me.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 21, 2014, 11:52:49 PM
Someone explain what's on Chris Johnson's ear?


Small video camera.... ;D

His ear is of little concern after you get a look at the guy's face just recently.....

http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nba/2070/chris-johnson

Lol
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 21, 2014, 11:55:35 PM
geez, green scores the first 11 points of the game for the celtics, then... he immediately goes into hibernation. this is green in a nutshell. :P
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Kiorrik on February 21, 2014, 11:59:11 PM
geez, green scores the first 11 points of the game for the celtics, then... he immediately goes into hibernation. this is green in a nutshell. :P

Green who?

... oh right. That guy. Yeah, well, we didn't look for him much either. Don't get the many passes to Gerald Wallace on the three either. Should just ignore him. Perhaps Danny told Rondo to make Wallace look good. It's not working.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:03:11 AM
ESPN announcers are so horrible. >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Kiorrik on February 22, 2014, 12:04:40 AM
ESPN announcers are so horrible. >:(
... still not as bad as our bigs today :(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:06:12 AM
ESPN announcers are so horrible. >:(
... still not as bad as our bigs today :(

We have bigs?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 22, 2014, 12:07:06 AM
well here goes that Rondo i don't like.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:07:42 AM
ESPN announcers are so horrible. >:(

These guys are. I always enjoy Hubbie and JVG. Hubbie's basketball insights are great, and Van Gundy is entertaining.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:11:59 AM
I'm enjoying this point guard battle.  That's two great passers out there.  Fun to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:16:14 AM
Why is Sully settling for jump shots?

Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:17:19 AM
Rondo's not quite there yet, but he's not missing much. 

He'll be back, and I'm guessing he'll be better than ever.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: freshinthehouse on February 22, 2014, 12:18:27 AM
ESPN announcers are so horrible. >:(

These guys are. I always enjoy Hubbie and JVG. Hubbie's basketball insights are great, and Van Gundy is entertaining.

Agreed.  SVG and Hubie are two of the best in the business.  It'll be a sad day when Hubie finally retires.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:18:37 AM
Rondo's not quite there yet, but he's not missing much. 

He'll be back, and I'm guessing he'll be better than ever.

It's just speed now.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:22:08 AM
Rondo's not quite there yet, but he's not missing much. 

He'll be back, and I'm guessing he'll be better than ever.

It's just speed now.

Yup.  That dude is still a play maker in all facets of the game.  Once he gets that speed and explosiveness back just a little more and with a little more consistency, look out.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 12:22:24 AM
Rondo's not quite there yet, but he's not missing much. 

He'll be back, and I'm guessing he'll be better than ever.

It's just speed now.

Yep..I think once he starts playing without the brace it'll be better.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:23:47 AM
Whoa, Gerald!!  It's contagious.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Humble G on February 22, 2014, 12:25:37 AM
Whoa, Gerald!!  It's contagious.

Heck of a pass....him and bass look pretty decent tonight but sullinger looks straight awful....wish he was a lil taller!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:26:23 AM
Whoa, Gerald!!  It's contagious.

Heck of a pass....him and bass look pretty decent tonight but sullinger looks straight awful....wish he was a lil taller!

But . . . he is a baller.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 12:26:56 AM
Maybe I can goggle that thang on Johnson's ear.....

What the devil

Now I'm curious
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:27:09 AM
Whoa, Gerald!!  It's contagious.

Heck of a pass....him and bass look pretty decent tonight but sullinger looks straight awful....wish he was a lil taller!

Wish he goes on the post and demand the ball and stop shooting too many jumpers.

ANd LORD, Kelly O is a gamer! Great pass.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:29:24 AM
Maybe I can goggle that thang on Johnson's ear.....

What the devil

Now I'm curious

I got nothing.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: vinnie on February 22, 2014, 12:30:16 AM
I think the Lakers are the second worst team in the league after Mikwaukee. There is no way we end up with a worse record than them. They are tankerific.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:30:41 AM
Maybe I can goggle that thang on Johnson's ear.....

What the devil

Now I'm curious

I got nothing.

Maybe we should ask Jeff Clark for some investigative blogging?

Rondo is having a hard time finishing, not like him at all.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:30:56 AM
Man, I hate Wallace.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:31:29 AM
Just a feeling, but I think KO is going to be an enigma like Green. Some very good moments mixed in with some totally puzzling, passive, non-productive moments.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:31:48 AM
Whoa, Gerald!!  It's contagious.

Heck of a pass....him and bass look pretty decent tonight but sullinger looks straight awful....wish he was a lil taller!

Wish he goes on the post and demand the ball and stop shooting too many jumpers.

ANd LORD, Kelly O is a gamer! Great pass.

Kid's definitely got some game. 

I know I'm crazy, but I like a Rondo/Olynyk future.  And, yes, everyone, I realize they'd need some help.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on February 22, 2014, 12:32:10 AM
The Lakers are so bad.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:33:01 AM
Maybe I can goggle that thang on Johnson's ear.....

What the devil

Now I'm curious

I got nothing.

Maybe we should ask Jeff Clark for some investigative blogging?

Rondo is having a hard time finishing, not like him at all.

OK Jeff, I want the answer on the front page when I wake up tomorrow. ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 12:34:06 AM
I think the Lakers are the second worst team in the league after Mikwaukee. There is no way we end up with a worse record than them. They are tankerific.

Kobe was terrible for that few games he returned.....I think they lost more with him than without....

He will be super rusty and year older if he stays out rest of season.......wow that's an expensive tribute paying all that for someone who plays a dozen games in two year
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:34:17 AM
Whoa, Gerald!!  It's contagious.

Heck of a pass....him and bass look pretty decent tonight but sullinger looks straight awful....wish he was a lil taller!

Wish he goes on the post and demand the ball and stop shooting too many jumpers.

ANd LORD, Kelly O is a gamer! Great pass.

Kid's definitely got some game. 

I know I'm crazy, but I like a Rondo/Olynyk future.  And, yes, everyone, I realize they'd need some help.

If that's crazy then I'd go crazy with you. I think they're going to do wonders. Both with great court vision and knows where to position on the court.

If KO hits those jumpers consistently, he's going to be a tough out with Rondo and him playing pick and roll. He needs to hit them jumpers consistently first, make the defense worry a bit more.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 12:35:50 AM
Was that a killa crossover from Olynyk??? ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 12:36:00 AM
Marshon would be the one to takeover in the game...LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:36:09 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:37:27 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.

And Marshon Brooks.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:37:50 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.

Can't blame him, not a lot of 7 footers can handle the ball like KO. Still need to make the shots.

But man, MarShon. Can he really be that good, or are we just bad? He literally just sparked a comeback.

Jeez. When you get players a chance, they get confidence and they show what they can do.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 22, 2014, 12:38:27 AM
brooks must be loving this.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:38:33 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.

And Marshon Brooks.

True.  Just like Tommy, Jon Barry will love just about anyone. 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SparzWizard on February 22, 2014, 12:38:51 AM
Hahah Celtics-Lakers Game 7 2010, anyone ring a bell?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 12:39:11 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.

Can't blame him, not a lot of 7 footers can handle the ball like KO. Still need to make the shots.

But man, MarShon. Can he really be that good, or are we just bad?

Mixture of both..we know he can score..that wasn't the problem.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:40:32 AM
But man, MarShon. Can he really be that good, or are we just bad?

MDA's system + chucker = good player.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 12:41:08 AM
brooks must be loving this.

He could n 't do squat when he did get on the floor ......he just sat on the bench giggling like Dwight Howard looking stupid as his team was getting beat.

Hate the guy .....he was a born Laker .....same as swaggie P
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:41:27 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.

Can't blame him, not a lot of 7 footers can handle the ball like KO. Still need to make the shots.

But man, MarShon. Can he really be that good, or are we just bad?

Mixture of both..we know he can score..that wasn't the problem.

Yet he didnt do it with us. I really think this is D'Antoni magic. I mean, he's not a good coach and all, but he can give any player confidence and they just start playing.

Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:41:41 AM
Wow.  They just replaced John Barry with Tommy Heinsohn.  He's drooling all over the Klynyk.

Can't blame him, not a lot of 7 footers can handle the ball like KO. Still need to make the shots.

But man, MarShon. Can he really be that good, or are we just bad?

Mixture of both..we know he can score..that wasn't the problem.

Told some good jokes on the bench too.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 12:43:48 AM
Brooks to Boston:..." U mad Bro?"
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:43:51 AM
Ken Mauer reminds me of Pat Riley.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 12:44:39 AM
Jordan Crawford is enjoying Marshon right now

Quote
Jordan Crawford ‏@jcraw55 
I'm so happy fa my homie rite now!!!! Get to the money @Marshon2 hahahahahahaha they can't keep a good one down!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:45:54 AM
Kelly's not a great defender right now, like most rookies.  But, I don't think his problem right now stem from not being athletic enough.  Again, like most rookies, it seems to me that his problem is that he falls asleep  and/or gets overwhelmed at times.

He's plenty athletic for a seven footer.  He may not have the highest vertical or run the fastest 40, but he's very mobile.  That counts as athleticism in my book.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:46:06 AM
Man, I hate losing to the Lakers.

Get it together!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:46:17 AM
Jordan Crawford is enjoying Marshon right now

Quote
Jordan Crawford ‏@jcraw55 
I'm so happy fa my homie rite now!!!! Get to the money @Marshon2 hahahahahahaha they can't keep a good one down!!

Can't keep a good one down?  ???
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 12:47:44 AM
Marshon Brooks may be not the most professional person to grace the NBA.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 12:47:56 AM
Marshon feeling himself...lol

Quote
Jay King ‏@ByJayKing 
MarShon staring down the Celtics bench and smirking while going in for a layup is the most absurd thing ever.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:47:58 AM
Ken Mauer reminds me of Pat Riley.

Reminds me of Dracula.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 12:48:08 AM
Jordan Crawford is enjoying Marshon right now

Quote
Jordan Crawford ‏@jcraw55 
I'm so happy fa my homie rite now!!!! Get to the money @Marshon2 hahahahahahaha they can't keep a good one down!!

Glade they both are on the other side of the United States
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:49:33 AM
Ken Mauer reminds me of Pat Riley.

Reminds me of Dracula.

Same thing. Different avatars.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:50:39 AM
I don't think we can do anything about this run.

They just started make shots. And who knew Chris Kaman still got it? It's helps my DKC team but dang, he's killing us.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 12:50:46 AM
WE MUST get a CENTER and A got to guy!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:50:49 AM
Ooh, I think Rondo just got hurt. 

Say it ain't so. 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: footey on February 22, 2014, 12:52:55 AM
If losing tonight means a few more ping pong balls for us and a fewer for the Lakers, I want to lose.  Compete and lose, that's okay.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:53:05 AM
Celtics will win another championship before Lakers. You heard it here first!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 12:53:40 AM
WE MUST get a CENTER and A got to guy!

That Kaman guy is a free agent after this year. Looks like a solid option.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:54:16 AM
This is the first time, this season, I'd prefer to lose the game. Probably because no trades were made. I know getting a great draft pick is part of a successful future. I now accept it.

I also want to watch players develop, so I still really enjoy watching the games.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:54:58 AM
What is LA crowd chanting? Boston sucks?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 12:56:21 AM
What is LA crowd chanting? Boston sucks?

Well,...are they wrong?...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 12:56:49 AM
What is LA crowd chanting? Boston sucks?


I thought I heard...Boston Sucks...Just like Us! :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 12:56:57 AM
Rutt row

Not looking good for the home team


Well ....we do suck

But Lakers don't have a lot of room to talk ..".they need to check their record.



Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 12:57:02 AM
What is LA crowd chanting? Boston sucks?

I'm sitting in my living room, shouting back at them;  "So do you!!"
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: JOMVP on February 22, 2014, 12:57:17 AM
Celtics just want this one more than the Lakers right now. Great effort.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 12:58:00 AM
Nick Young, Marshon Brooks, Wes Johnson etc will all be forgotten as soon as they stop playing for MDA.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Chief on February 22, 2014, 12:59:05 AM
Celtics just want this one more than the Lakers right now. Great effort.

Are you talking draft picks?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 12:59:58 AM
good to see Jeff green show up again tonite ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: barefacedmonk on February 22, 2014, 01:00:06 AM
MDA's Mount Rushmore: Kobe, Brooks, Young, Johnson
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: JOMVP on February 22, 2014, 01:00:34 AM
Celtics just want this one more than the Lakers right now. Great effort.

Are you talking draft picks?

Yes. The real prize of the season. Ping pong balls.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 22, 2014, 01:01:09 AM
good one to lose from a tanking perspective.

I really expected a lot more of this team.  Had I known we would have been dog crap with or without Rondo, I wouldnt have been pushing so hard to trade him over the past several months.  Landing a top 5 pick and keeping Rondo is a real possibility.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: vinnie on February 22, 2014, 01:01:34 AM
How awesome is it that the Celts are going to lose to the LA misfits. The tank is alive in Boston. But  Coach Mr. Rogers is still positive.   ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SparzWizard on February 22, 2014, 01:02:22 AM
Oh well I'm a tank guy so this loss was meaningful.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 01:02:46 AM
Argh.

I know we should be accepting the loses as it is the start of a rebuilding year, but the Lakers sweeping us in the season is going to hurt.

We're going to lose to the bench mob!? Really!?

good one to lose from a tanking perspective.

I really expected a lot more of this team.  Had I known we would have been dog crap with or without Rondo, I wouldnt have been pushing so hard to trade him over the past several months.  Landing a top 5 pick and keeping Rondo is a real possibility.

Not even. Everyone looked bad in that stretch. We indeed get a better chance of that pick, but this has to hurt their confidence.

Losing to the bench mob, to MarShon bleeping Brooks. That's going to sting.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 01:02:53 AM
Gee......I just hate losing to any Lakers  >:(










Jabari ......  Get ready son
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Fafnir on February 22, 2014, 01:04:08 AM
Bayless and Pressey just couldn't do anything on D at the start of the fourth, got the Lakers rolling and they never looked back.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 01:04:37 AM
Tanktacular! :D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 01:05:07 AM
Tanktacular! :D

Fan - Tank - tic.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 22, 2014, 01:05:24 AM
and the celtics run out of gas when it counts.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 01:05:29 AM
Bayless and Pressey just couldn't do anything on D at the start of the fourth, got the Lakers rolling and they never looked back.

They totally lost that lead
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: VitorSullyandKOFan on February 22, 2014, 01:05:50 AM
We are 4th in tank race after today there is a very good possibility we passed the Magic soon and finish 3rd because Orl,Uth, Sac and LA have more talent.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 01:05:57 AM
Nice job by the Lakers.   That's the last time they are going to get the better of us in a while . . . and, did they really get the better of us . . . ?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 01:06:10 AM
Was it my imagination or did I see Rondo push a few people out of the way clearing his way out?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 22, 2014, 01:06:15 AM
This loss bothers me.

Rough shooting night for Rondo.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: JOMVP on February 22, 2014, 01:06:21 AM
Great game. Got to see a competitive game for a while and then the loss. Just what every tanking fan wishes for.

Cheer on Lakers fans. Great win. We just stole one of your ping pong balls.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 22, 2014, 01:06:57 AM
Bayless and Pressey just couldn't do anything on D at the start of the fourth, got the Lakers rolling and they never looked back.

They totally lost that lead
yep. one more fourth quarter tank-down by the celtics. this team has one truly crappy offense. plus they got out hustled tonight.  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: esel1000 on February 22, 2014, 01:07:11 AM
We blow. This was the one game I thought we could actually win haha. Oh well one step closer to a top 3 pick
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: TerreHaute on February 22, 2014, 01:07:36 AM
I think I see why Danny didn't make a trade this week. Our players are terrible and other GM's know it.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 22, 2014, 01:08:27 AM
I think I see why Danny didn't make a trade this week. Our players are terrible and other GM's know it.
When he said he didnt see any urgency he must have been referring to the fact that a Rondo-lead team is still one of the 5 worst teams in the league.

Need hall of famers for him to pass to.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 01:09:44 AM
I think I see why Danny didn't make a trade this week. Our players are terrible and other GM's know it.
When he said he didnt see any urgency he must have been referring to the fact that a Rondo-lead team is still one of the 5 worst teams in the league.

Need hall of famers for him to pass to.

And it's going to get worse. You worry too much.

edit: of course, I was sure Bass and Green were goners yesterday......
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SparzWizard on February 22, 2014, 01:10:18 AM
Please Celtics, keep losing for the rest of the season.

Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins....keep 'em coming!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: ScottHow on February 22, 2014, 01:10:38 AM
Was it my imagination or did I see Rondo push a few people out of the way clearing his way out?

Ya it looked like he shot an elbow out to a guy in a blue shirt on his way to the tunnel.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Sully7 on February 22, 2014, 01:10:46 AM
Just need an L tomorrow verse the Kings…Rondo should sit out.  The only thing I wasn't pleased about was KO's minutes…he didn't play very well but needs the time on the court.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on February 22, 2014, 01:10:52 AM
Ah, swept by the Lakers. This draft had better be worth it! I'm not even a tank-er per se
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 01:11:01 AM
I think I see why Danny didn't make a trade this week. Our players are terrible and other GM's know it.


Ha ha. ...yup
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 01:11:13 AM
I think I see why Danny didn't make a trade this week. Our players are terrible and other GM's know it.
When he said he didnt see any urgency he must have been referring to the fact that a Rondo-lead team is still one of the 5 worst teams in the league.

Need hall of famers for him to pass to.

They don't have to be hall of famers, just someone capable of making a shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 01:12:23 AM
Ah, swept by the Lakers. This draft had better be worth it! I'm not even a tank-er per se

I admit. This year was extra brutal losing both games to LA

Payback will be ruff
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 01:12:51 AM
Was it my imagination or did I see Rondo push a few people out of the way clearing his way out?

Ya it looked like he shot an elbow out to a guy in a blue shirt on his way to the tunnel.

That's what I thought I saw. Put me in the mind of Belichick. I approve.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 22, 2014, 01:13:39 AM
I think I see why Danny didn't make a trade this week. Our players are terrible and other GM's know it.
When he said he didnt see any urgency he must have been referring to the fact that a Rondo-lead team is still one of the 5 worst teams in the league.

Need hall of famers for him to pass to.

It looked pretty okay the first three quarters. You can't really do anything when the other team just gets hot and hits everything.

I mean Kent Bazemore hit two threes. 

Brad Stevens was right, it's how you respond. I think we quit as soon as that lead went up to 7. But Rondo and this offense looked pretty okay before the meltdown. It would help tremendously if we get HOF'ers, but it's not like he completely laid an egg running the show.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 01:13:50 AM
I was watching off and on..what lineup was it that lost the lead for us in the 4th and made Marshon look like the reincarnate of Kobe....and why did they keep that unit for so long?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Sully7 on February 22, 2014, 01:13:58 AM
Jeff Green 11 straight points to start the game and nothing until the end….what a frustrating player.  The entire team looks confused about who is going to take the shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 01:16:20 AM
Bazemore is under rated.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Casperian on February 22, 2014, 01:16:45 AM
Cheer on Lakers fans. Great win. We just stole one of your ping pong balls.

Yeah, ping pong balls. Since the 1000 different combinations get assigned by the league, might as well hope we don´t accidentally lose out on the first pick by losing too much.

Any loss against the Lakers stinks.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 22, 2014, 01:17:14 AM
I do not understand how it is physically possible that Jeff Green can score 21 points but  be minus-17 for the game, while his fellow starters Rondo, Wallace and Bass are plus-4, plus-8 and plus-12 for the game.

It's like when he's playing OK for a few minutes, he generates a wormhole of suckiness that destroys the ability of anyone else around him to play well for the next five minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Sully7 on February 22, 2014, 01:17:21 AM
what this game really meant ..

http://espn.go.com/nba/lottery2014/mockdraft

take a spin.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 01:21:48 AM
what this game really meant ..

http://espn.go.com/nba/lottery2014/mockdraft

take a spin.

We got the #1 pick Joel Embid!!! ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: MBunge on February 22, 2014, 01:22:37 AM
This game, and this season, have proven a few things.

1.  Sully is not a center.

2.  Stevens has been awful at reacting to other teams going on a run.  When you've watched your team lose in the 4th quarter all season long, you can't wait to call a time out until AFTER the other team goes on a 13 to 2 run to tie the game.

3.  This team has awful on-court chemistry.  When things go bad, they fall apart on both ends of the court.

Mike
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Sully7 on February 22, 2014, 01:22:49 AM
If we take an L against the Kings we drop below them to the 4th spot.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 01:23:22 AM
what this game really meant ..

http://espn.go.com/nba/lottery2014/mockdraft

take a spin.

Yuck...had the Lakers getting Embiid w/ the #1 pick and the C's w/ the #8
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 22, 2014, 01:25:03 AM
If we take an L against the Kings we drop below them to the 4th spot.

Kings looking for payback after we spanked em in Boston

Wouldn't be surprised to see them beat us ....

Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 22, 2014, 01:46:34 AM
If we take an L against the Kings we drop below them to the 4th spot.

If you can dream it, you can do it.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on February 22, 2014, 01:52:44 AM
No, CBS was doing some horrible coaching tonight! How u keep going with Sully when it just wasn't his night. Now if ur going to force Sully u have to put Kelly in for Bass b/c as much as people don't like Kelly, our offense flows with him in the game. He was about to put Kelly in with about 3 left but didn't (game was pretty much decided anyway, should have done it earlier). RR and Kelly have good chemistry even though neither are shooting well last 2... when they get more time together it will get even better. We couldn't score to save our lives, I'm no coach but I think I would go with a player who's presence makes the offense much better.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 01:56:01 AM
No, CBS was doing some horrible coaching tonight! How u keep going with Sully when it just wasn't his night. Now if ur going to force Sully u have to put Kelly in for Bass b/c as much as people don't like Kelly, our offense flows with him in the game. He was about to put Kelly in with about 3 left but didn't (game was pretty much decided anyway, should have done it earlier). RR and Kelly have good chemistry even though neither are shooting well last 2... when they get more time together it will get even better. We couldn't score to save our lives, I'm no coach but I think I would go with a player who's presence makes the offense much better.

That lineup he had at the beginning of the 4th sucked and he kept them in way too long..they lost the lead for us again.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Celtics18 on February 22, 2014, 01:57:09 AM
No, CBS was doing some horrible coaching tonight! How u keep going with Sully when it just wasn't his night. Now if ur going to force Sully u have to put Kelly in for Bass b/c as much as people don't like Kelly, our offense flows with him in the game. He was about to put Kelly in with about 3 left but didn't (game was pretty much decided anyway, should have done it earlier). RR and Kelly have good chemistry even though neither are shooting well last 2... when they get more time together it will get even better. We couldn't score to save our lives, I'm no coach but I think I would go with a player who's presence makes the offense much better.

Agree about Olynyk and Rondo's chemistry.  Those two look like they could develop a little something together. 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: sed522002 on February 22, 2014, 02:00:39 AM
No, CBS was doing some horrible coaching tonight! How u keep going with Sully when it just wasn't his night. Now if ur going to force Sully u have to put Kelly in for Bass b/c as much as people don't like Kelly, our offense flows with him in the game. He was about to put Kelly in with about 3 left but didn't (game was pretty much decided anyway, should have done it earlier). RR and Kelly have good chemistry even though neither are shooting well last 2... when they get more time together it will get even better. We couldn't score to save our lives, I'm no coach but I think I would go with a player who's presence makes the offense much better.

Agree about Olynyk and Rondo's chemistry.  Those two look like they could develop a little something together.

their passing is beautiful

Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on February 22, 2014, 02:03:55 AM
No, CBS was doing some horrible coaching tonight! How u keep going with Sully when it just wasn't his night. Now if ur going to force Sully u have to put Kelly in for Bass b/c as much as people don't like Kelly, our offense flows with him in the game. He was about to put Kelly in with about 3 left but didn't (game was pretty much decided anyway, should have done it earlier). RR and Kelly have good chemistry even though neither are shooting well last 2... when they get more time together it will get even better. We couldn't score to save our lives, I'm no coach but I think I would go with a player who's presence makes the offense much better.

That lineup he had at the beginning of the 4th sucked and he kept them in way too long..they lost the lead for us again.

Yeah.

The bench is sucking.

Thought it was one of the things going for us this season.

Bayless and Pressey aren't doing it.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on February 22, 2014, 02:13:03 AM
Why he didn't call the timeout with that group bein slaughtered I will never know. I love that he doesn't call the timeout when another team goes on a run most of the time, I just don't like it when you do it when all you have out there are rookies and Bayless. The vets can fight their way out of those situations a lot of times or they can end a run faster. No way you expect those guys to be ready yet.

If Pressey goes fast on the break one more time and throw it at the backboard (not even near the right spot), I'm going to sue him! He just tossed them up there and they weren't even close to going in. He did it like 3 times during that run they put on us to start the fourth and not once did he draw the foul or make it. Just pure ugly!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Kuberski33 on February 22, 2014, 02:15:44 AM
Jeff Green 11 straight points to start the game and nothing until the end….what a frustrating player.  The entire team looks confused about who is going to take the shots.
That's what happens when you have no reliable 'go to' scorer.  This team will continue to stink until they find at least one.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 22, 2014, 06:07:10 AM
No, CBS was doing some horrible coaching tonight! How u keep going with Sully when it just wasn't his night. Now if ur going to force Sully u have to put Kelly in for Bass b/c as much as people don't like Kelly, our offense flows with him in the game. He was about to put Kelly in with about 3 left but didn't (game was pretty much decided anyway, should have done it earlier). RR and Kelly have good chemistry even though neither are shooting well last 2... when they get more time together it will get even better. We couldn't score to save our lives, I'm no coach but I think I would go with a player who's presence makes the offense much better.

That lineup he had at the beginning of the 4th sucked and he kept them in way too long..they lost the lead for us again.

Yeah.

The bench is sucking.

Thought it was one of the things going for us this season.

Bayless and Pressey aren't doing it.

Embrace the tank. Silver will reward the Cs for not tanking. Just watch. Tanking without letting it out that you are is a tough gig.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: cltc5 on February 22, 2014, 07:10:33 AM
I enjoyed being able to watch a full, uninterupted game for about the 3rd time this year.  LA has a nice little team there sans Nash and Kobe to work with. Not sure what the deal was with Brooks, but it's too bad we couldn't find a role for him.  I dont think i appreciate Brandon Bass enough.  He's a workhorse night in and night out( take notes Green and Wallce), and I loved how he yelled at Gerlad " i dont give a crap" Wallce for not movin his lazy self.  Olynyk and Sully continue to impress and was glad to see some of the old Rondo out there.  As i said earlier, we desparately need a legit center and go to guy(Prays for Parker).  For a minute I looked at Jeff Green in the first half and thought, ya know he would be a nice complimentary player, but then he layed eggs and I was like ::), whatever.  Can't wait to be able to watch another game tonight on NBATV, but honestlty I'll probably be doing more Sac King scouting for guys I'd like to see the C's get lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: letsgoblue86 on February 22, 2014, 10:12:15 AM
Olynyk is proving a lot of people wrong, including me.  He's looked more confident and comfortable recently; grabbing a lot of boards he was not getting early in the year.

Rondo kicked it out to Wallace for a few wide open threes that he absolutely bricked.  The three point shooting for this team is atrocious.

Paul Pierce would have knocked down a few of those I can tell you that.










Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: TheTruthFot18 on February 22, 2014, 11:48:24 AM
Just looked at the box score and wondering how we lost. The cheerleader and Brooks torched us. smh
Title: Re: Celtics (19-36) at Lakers ((18-36) Game #56 2/21/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on February 22, 2014, 11:56:13 AM
There was more good than bad with this loss, starting with draft position, and Olynyk showing signs of being the complementary player Ainge billed him as last summer.

Wallace, Bayless, and Pressey all stunk and probably lost this game for us but by next season

Wallace hopefully will be relegated to the bench and then cry about it to newspapers

Bayless on some other team

Pressey in some other league, possibly on some other continent.