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Title: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 23, 2014, 09:50:40 PM
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Boston Celtics (19-38) at Utah Jazz (19-36)
Monday, February 24
9:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #58 Road Game #30
TV: CSN-NE, ROOT, NBA-LP 757(DTV), 756(Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, KZNS
Energy Solutions Arena

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Probable Starters
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PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Gerald Wallace
SF: Jeff Green
PF: Brandon Bass
C: Kris Humphries

Celtics Reserves
Kelly Olynyk
Jerryd Bayless
Joel Anthony
Chris Johnson


Injuries
Keith Bogans (personal) out
Vitor Faverani (knee) out
Avery Bradley (ankle) out
Jared Sullinger (head) questionable

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Probable Starters
(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/trey_burke.jpg) (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/gordon_hayward.jpg) (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/richard_jefferson.jpg) (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/marvin_williams.jpg) (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/enes_kanter.jpg)
PG: Trey Burke
SG: Gordon Hayward
SF: Richard Jefferson
PF: Marvin Williams
C: Enes Kanter

Jazz Reserves
Rudy Gobert
John Lucas III
Alec Burks
Ian Clark
Andris Biedrins
Jeremy Evans
Brandon Rush
Diante Garrett
Malcolm Thomas

Injuries
Derrick Favors (hip) game time decision

Game Notes
The Celtics visit the Utah Jazz hoping to end their 4 game road trip on a positive note.  The Celtics have lost 17 consecutive road games versus Western Conference opponents since they beat the Jazz on Feb. 25 last season. The Jazz have won six of 10 home games against the East this season.

The Celtics remain in the 12th spot in the East 2 games ahead of Orlando and 2.5 games behind the Knicks.  They are now 8 games behind the Nets for the final playoff spot in the East.  The Celtics now have the 4th worst record in the league for lottery purposes.   

The Celtics have won 6 in a row against the Jazz and hope to continue that streak in this game.  They have lost 4 in a row and the first 3 on the current road trip.  The Celtics beat the Jazz in the Garden back in November, 97-87. 

Rondo should be back in the starting lineup for this game but Jared Sullinger is expected to miss this game as is Avery Bradley and Vitor Faverani.  Sully was diagnosed with a mild concussion and will need to go through the league's series of tests before being cleared to play again.  Expect Kris Humphries to get the start at center once again.

Derrick Favors has been out for the Jazz and they have lost all 9 games they have played without him this season.  He is a game time decision for this game. Enes Kanter has averaged 22.7 points and 9.0 boards in his last three starts in place of Favors, but the Jazz have lost 24 of 25 when he's been in the starting five this season.

Key Matchups
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Gerald Wallace vs Gordon Hayward
Gordon Hayward has been linked to the Celtics in rumors as a player that the Celtics are targeting.  He is one of Brad Stevens' former Butler players and is averaging 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Jazz this season.  Slowing him down will be key to this game. 

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Kris Humphries vs Enes Kanter
Kanter is averaging 12.2 points and 6.4 rebounds this season.  He is also averaging 22.7 points and 9.0 boards in his last start.  Humphries is coming off a big game against the Kings and hopefully will continue his strong play in this one.   

Keys to the Game
Rebound -  Much of rebounding is effort and when the Celtics put out that effort on the boards, we see it in the other areas of the game.  They need to put out the effort to crash the boards in order to limit the Jazz' second chance points and also to give themselves extra possessions. 

Take Care of the Ball
- The Celtics are still turning the ball over too much. They have to take better care of the ball, make smart passes, and limit their turnovers.

Play 48 Minutes - The Celtics play very well for 3 quarters and then somehow fall apart and turn the ball over and are unable to hit a shot for the other quarter.  They need to somehow fix this problem and focus for all 48 minutes. 

Defense
- The Celtics have been slipping on defense and need to tighten it up.  They need to get back to  swarming team defense, especially in transition.  Defense wins games and it has to come from every player. 

X-Factors
Final Game on Trip and Fatigue

It's the final game on the trip and the Celtics will be tired.  Can they overcome the fatigue to end the trip on a positive note? 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Kiorrik on February 23, 2014, 09:57:33 PM
Let's go Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on February 24, 2014, 02:44:15 AM
The wording "Jared Sullinger (head) questionable" made me Lol for juvenile reasons. Anyway for today's BOLD PREDICTIONS  Phil Pressey to hit 5 or more 3s, Jeff Green to get a career high in FTAs, and the two coaches to get assessed for a double tech   
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: playdream on February 24, 2014, 07:05:50 AM
Another tank battle
I say we win this one
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 08:05:47 AM
once again we face a win-win situation for the celtics.

if they win the game, we win!!! a victory for our beloved celts.

if they lose the game, we win!!! another step closer to a top 5 draft pick.

sometimes life is good.  ;D

goooooo celtics!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 08:20:08 AM
Lakers tanking hard.


Go Celtics......Utah trying to out tank us.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: letsgoblue86 on February 24, 2014, 11:26:35 AM
Sucks Sullinger and Burke won't get to go against one another.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: henr1k on February 24, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
From Utah Jazz beat writer.

Jody Genessy ‏@DJJazzyJody

Derrick Favors participated in shootaround. He's a game-time decision tonight vs Celtics.

Jody Genessy ‏@DJJazzyJody

Gordon Hayward went to dinner Sunday with his old Butler coach Brad Stevens. Hayward said it will be "weird" to play against Stevens again.

Jody Genessy ‏@DJJazzyJody

Hayward and Stevens mostly chatted about personal lives. The topic of Stevens' ejection Saturday came up. Hayward: "He said no comment."

Not that I am a huge Hayward fan but I wonder if they talked about possible reunion next summer. :)
I read some posts on Jazz forum, most of them are down on Hayward this season in the same way C's fans are down on Bradley. I guess grass is greener on the other side.

Btw, Utah is 0-9 without Favors this season.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: j804 on February 24, 2014, 02:50:27 PM
once again we face a win-win situation for the celtics.

if they win the game, we win!!! a victory for our beloved celts.

if they lose the game, we win!!! another step closer to a top 5 draft pick.

sometimes life is good.  ;D

goooooo celtics!!!!!
Why is it good if we win now?! Can Jeff Green sit out this one? ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on February 24, 2014, 06:30:18 PM
I've watched too many terrible C's games this year to give up on a top 5 draft pick now.  Let's put Sully's concussion to good use and get a loss!  Must lose game!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 06:40:17 PM
Back in November Utah was terrible with no real point guard. Since that 1-14 start, they have gone 18-22. That's a pretty average quality team considering they play in the west. This will be a tough game for the short handed celtics.

There are interesting matchups all over the place. The jazz have too many centers. The celtics, too many undersized power forwards.

Let the Hayward vs green debate play out on the floor.

How does rondo handle Burke and vice versa?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 06:57:14 PM
Drop Coach Steven s by the Hotel lounge for a few shots of Tequila before the game....

For the tank effort....... :)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 24, 2014, 07:19:06 PM
Tanqueray is the drink of choice for tankers. Tequilla is for winners.

Oh please please please please I hope the Celtics play hard and play well, I hope our young players develop. I hope we keep it close. Tank you all!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 09:07:38 PM
GO C's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 09:09:24 PM
Tanqueray is the drink of choice for tankers. Tequilla is for winners.

Oh please please please please I hope the Celtics play hard and play well, I hope our young players develop. I hope we keep it close. Tank you all!!!

rofl
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 09:09:57 PM
bass will prove everyone wrong a be a beast tonight!!!!!!!!    ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 09:15:06 PM
is it just me or does anyone else find Kyle Draper of the CSN studio to be a complete idiot?  some of the things he asks the studio guests just leave me shaking my head.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 09:19:09 PM
why doesn't Rondo run there??

why does he slow it down when the defense isn't even settled. I don't get it
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Who on February 24, 2014, 09:23:04 PM
I hate it when referees are slow to give the ball back to players on inbounds passes.

Celtics should have gotten a much easier shot there.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Who on February 24, 2014, 09:25:17 PM
Favors looking much better as starting center than last time around (game in Boston) when Favors was at PF alongside Kanter. More active, more aggressive. More space to work with.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 09:26:57 PM
Rondo is made to run but he walks instead.  oh man oh man
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 24, 2014, 09:29:59 PM
Just saw that Sully is out. I expect another loss.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Fafnir on February 24, 2014, 09:33:45 PM
Kanter is too strong for Olynyk so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 24, 2014, 09:37:07 PM
Man that would be epic if we lost back-to-back-to-back games vs the Lakers, Kings and Jazz.  Like it's almost impossible to pull that off.  Losing 3 in a row to tanking teams.  It's unthinkable.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 09:40:16 PM
Man that would be epic if we lost back-to-back-to-back games vs the Lakers, Kings and Jazz.  Like it's almost impossible to pull that off.  Losing 3 in a row to tanking teams.  It's unthinkable.

The tank is strong with us ......Luke tank Walker
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 09:41:21 PM
Bayless at this rate is definitely not going to be brought back next year.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Fafnir on February 24, 2014, 09:42:02 PM
Kanter is too strong for Humphries too.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Who on February 24, 2014, 09:42:39 PM
Kanter is a beast.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on February 24, 2014, 09:42:59 PM
Enes Kanter shouldn't be destroying Humphries like that, but I'll take it.  Whatever it takes to finish this season out poorly
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 09:43:09 PM
Bucks beat 76 er's
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 09:43:54 PM
cant quite understand stevens' player substitutions tonight. hump is having a bad shooting game, but is still in.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 09:44:00 PM
Favors looking much better as starting center than last time around (game in Boston) when Favors was at PF alongside Kanter. More active, more aggressive. More space to work with.
I was thinking the same thing.  I think if Utah ends up with a pick in the 5-7 range, they may be best off to pick Vonleh or Randle and put them at PF next to Favors then trade Kanter for a good SF.   Maybe work out a S&T with Cleveland for Deng.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 09:44:11 PM
Man that would be epic if we lost back-to-back-to-back games vs the Lakers, Kings and Jazz.  Like it's almost impossible to pull that off.  Losing 3 in a row to tanking teams.  It's unthinkable.

I thought the celtics would take the laker game and have a 50/50 shot against the kings. This jazz team is too big, too talented to loose to boston in the high altitude and friendly confines of the arena in Utah.

The tank is indeed on. The celtics just aren't very good.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 09:45:13 PM
Bucks beat 76 er's

the 76ers look like a legit NBDL team now
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 09:47:31 PM
Bass......assist for our tank  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on February 24, 2014, 09:48:11 PM
Brandon Bass is terrible.  I thought he was okay but he is not.  No surprise that no other team will bite
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 09:49:03 PM
If you don't think we stink because Bass and Wallace get big minutes, then you are in denial. ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 09:50:10 PM
Bass......assist for our tank  ;D

Yes! Bass makes us stank so we can tank.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 09:50:45 PM
If you don't think we stink because Bass and Wallace get big minutes, then you are in denial. ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 09:51:44 PM
you'd think that with collection of decent bench players we have (even though many of them are starters) they could hang with (if not outright beat) weak competition. 

just smh how disjointed this team looks at times
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Wow....getting hammered by Utah..."




Dang. ,!



Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 09:52:27 PM
If you don't think we stink because Bass and Wallace get big minutes, then you are in denial. ;D

Ps- Bass's hands are so bad.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 09:54:54 PM
I d trade Bass for Favors
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on February 24, 2014, 09:55:27 PM
I d trade Bass for Favors

I would trade Bass and our Clippers pick for about 1/3rd of the players in the league.  I am done with him
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 09:55:29 PM
KO looking good on offense tonight.  pleased to see this occurring more often now
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 09:56:16 PM
I d trade Bass for Favors
I don't think you'll get any favors for Bass  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 09:56:27 PM
Ko is going to be better than Brad Lohaus.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 24, 2014, 09:58:25 PM
Good run here.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 09:58:26 PM
Ko is going to be better than Brad Lohaus.
He already is
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 24, 2014, 10:01:55 PM
KO and Rondo really work well don't they?

They need more minutes on the floor together.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:02:49 PM
Favors looking much better as starting center than last time around (game in Boston) when Favors was at PF alongside Kanter. More active, more aggressive. More space to work with.
I was thinking the same thing.  I think if Utah ends up with a pick in the 5-7 range, they may be best off to pick Vonleh or Randle and put them at PF next to Favors then trade Kanter for a good SF.   Maybe work out a S&T with Cleveland for Deng.

Yeah, one of their centers needs to go, and should fetch a nice prize.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 10:04:30 PM
man, Sully's dad has some man boobs. I see where he gets his weight issues from
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 24, 2014, 10:05:32 PM
Bucks beat 76 er's

Is that good for us? You know what I mean lol
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 24, 2014, 10:06:35 PM
Bucks beat 76 er's

Is that good for us? You know what I mean lol
they're going to be 1-2 as far as worst record goes.  no one will even be close
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 10:08:10 PM
where are all the uncle snooze comments tonight?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:08:35 PM
Considering how much attention Greg Monroe has received on this blog, we should really be paying closer attention to favors and Kanter, i like these to players better.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 24, 2014, 10:10:07 PM
Before Rondo came back this team did not have a leader we really did not have a focus or a goal.

Now that Rondo is back we know exactly where we are headed.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Spilling Green Dye on February 24, 2014, 10:10:24 PM
I love how Sully's dad is at this game in Utah.  He seems to be really happy with the way the Celtics organization treats his son too, which is something to be proud of as a fan. 

Or maybe I'm just looking to stretch a positive since this game is so brutal to watch lol
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 10:10:24 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:10:41 PM
where are all the uncle snooze comments tonight?

I wish jeff green could pass like Gordon Hayward.

(I do like green though)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 10:11:07 PM
Before Rondo came back this team did not have a leader we really did not have a focus or a goal.

Now that Rondo is back we know exactly where we are headed.

to a top 4 pick?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:11:29 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.

Rondo tanking too
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 10:12:46 PM
that had to be one of the most abysmal finishes to a half i have ever seen.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 10:13:07 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.

Rondo tanking too

Rondo keeps feeding Bass like he is KG. 

He hasn't stopped feeding bass since he has comeback. I hope its not a favoritism thing
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:15:20 PM
Trade  bass for somebody else
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 10:15:59 PM
Before Rondo came back this team did not have a leader we really did not have a focus or a goal.

Now that Rondo is back we know exactly where we are headed.

to a top 4 pick?

ha, ha....good enough retort to earn you a tp.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 10:16:25 PM
Trade  bass for somebody else

Trade Rondo too. Lets get Exum or Ennis for next season
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: freshinthehouse on February 24, 2014, 10:17:54 PM
Could I get a score update please?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:18:20 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.

Rondo tanking too

Rondo keeps feeding Bass like he is KG. 

He hasn't stopped feeding bass since he has comeback. I hope its not a favoritism thing

Bass pops on every pick. It's just lazy basketball. Most NBA defenses will give up that shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 10:19:40 PM
Could I get a score update please?
halftime utah 59, boston 46


and even better...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boston-celtics-utah-jazz-2014022426/
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:20:20 PM
Could I get a score update please?

Jazz 59 Celtics 46

Favors is killing Bass.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:20:44 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.

Rondo tanking too

Rondo keeps feeding Bass like he is KG. 

He hasn't stopped feeding bass since he has comeback. I hope its not a favoritism thing

Bass pops on every pick. It's just lazy basketball. Most NBA defenses will give up that shot.

Yeah.....he's a real wizard with the basketball isn't he.   :-X
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:21:09 PM
Trade  bass for somebody else

And Wallace
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:21:31 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.

Rondo tanking too

Rondo keeps feeding Bass like he is KG. 

He hasn't stopped feeding bass since he has comeback. I hope its not a favoritism thing

The rondo setup for a bass jumpshots is such a bad looking play. The other team is happy to let bass fire away from the outside. He isn't good enough to stay hot for an entire game.

Rondo has a lot to prove as a continues his rehab in game. He hasn't looked anything like his old self this season.

Neither did KG when he came back from his leg injury. It will take time.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: NikoZea on February 24, 2014, 10:22:51 PM
Bass pops on every pick. It's just lazy basketball. Most NBA defenses will give up that shot.
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lol
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:23:10 PM
Bradley would save us .....if he wasn't hurt .
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:23:32 PM
Did Jeff Clark get any clarification on Chris Johnson's ear?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:24:57 PM
Sorry but Rondo is playing retarded tonight.  KO is 4-4 and he keeps feeding it to 1-9 bass.

That is inefficient basketball.

Rondo tanking too

Rondo keeps feeding Bass like he is KG. 

He hasn't stopped feeding bass since he has comeback. I hope its not a favoritism thing

Bass pops on every pick. It's just lazy basketball. Most NBA defenses will give up that shot.

TP. Beat me to it. I hate watching pop after pop. I miss Sully.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:26:41 PM
Bradley would save us .....if he wasn't hurt .

He's not going to slow down Derrick favors.   ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Ogaju on February 24, 2014, 10:27:01 PM
tankers unite..... don't let the ant-tankers keep badgering our players like Bass, Rondo, Humph. lol

What is the opposite of Tank?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:27:33 PM
Did Jeff Clark get any clarification on Chris Johnson's ear?

Naw....

Is it still there tonight?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:32:00 PM
Uggg, the jeff green pull up 3?

Does he think he is Ray Allen!?

Look for a better shot first! 
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:32:01 PM
Bass has the worst hands


In the

NBA
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:32:10 PM
Could I get a score update please?

Jazz 59 Celtics 46

Favors is killing Bass.

color me shocked
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Mr October on February 24, 2014, 10:34:42 PM
tankers unite..... don't let the ant-tankers keep badgering our players like Bass, Rondo, Humph. lol

What is the opposite of Tank?

Yep, i am in that tank and i am not getting out until the season is over!

The guys in green are hard to watch tonight.  :(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:34:44 PM
parker or wiggins or exum or embiid will look great in celtic green and white!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:35:01 PM
Bradley would save us .....if he wasn't hurt .


 :P
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:36:13 PM
Could I get a score update please?

Jazz 59 Celtics 46

Favors is killing Bass.

color me shocked

Thought you became a Pelican fan. ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:36:45 PM
Bradley would save us .....if he wasn't hurt .


 :P


 ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 10:37:00 PM
well, that game didnt last very long. geez, not nearly enough effort by the celtics. i dont mind losing, but i hate it when the celtics dont play hard and hustle.  >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:37:37 PM
Could I get a score update please?

Jazz 59 Celtics 46

Favors is killing Bass.

color me shocked

Thought you became a Pelican fan. ;D

now now chief, you know better than that!  :D

i will be at the celts-pelicans game though on march 16th in the smoothie king arena in New Orleans!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: NikoZea on February 24, 2014, 10:39:33 PM
nice dunk by jefferson
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:40:03 PM
Could I get a score update please?

Jazz 59 Celtics 46

Favors is killing Bass.

color me shocked



Thought you became a Pelican fan. ;D

now now chief, you know better than that!  :D

i will be at the celts-pelicans game though on march 16th in the smoothie king arena in New Orleans!

Get a picture with that kid friendly Pelican.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:42:05 PM
Could I get a score update please?

Jazz 59 Celtics 46

Favors is killing Bass.

color me shocked



Thought you became a Pelican fan. ;D

now now chief, you know better than that!  :D

i will be at the celts-pelicans game though on march 16th in the smoothie king arena in New Orleans!

Get a picture with that kid friendly Pelican.

yeah the last pelican looked like he was on crack!  :) supposedly they changed the mascot look!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:42:34 PM
We need Avery's hot shooting


A consistent scorer
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:44:03 PM
We need Avery's hot shooting


A consistent scorer

a poor man's carmelo!!!!!!!!!  volume shooter baby!!!!!!!!!!

 ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:45:18 PM
By the way


Danny is paying me to watch this game
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 10:45:51 PM
By the way


Danny is paying me to watch this game


 :-X
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 10:46:55 PM
Top 4 pick, here we come!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:47:34 PM
By the way


Danny is paying me to watch this game


 :-X

Ha haa
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: NikoZea on February 24, 2014, 10:49:06 PM
Does it help us if we lose to the guys we're competing with for a top 4 pick?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on February 24, 2014, 10:49:23 PM
pretty much unwatchable right now...
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:49:42 PM
Done .....

The trifecta .....".road trip

Mission accomplished

0 -3
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 10:51:49 PM
We are so bad. :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 10:53:17 PM
KO.....making progress
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: danglertx on February 24, 2014, 10:55:18 PM
KO.....making progress

He looks like the only one trying for the C's.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 10:55:25 PM
pretty much unwatchable right now...
yeah, this is some pretty grim basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 10:56:21 PM
KO.....making progress

He looks like the only one trying for the C's.
he is improving, but his defense is still poor. he needs to get a LOT stronger if he wants to keep opposing centers out of the paint.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:00:33 PM
we look bad
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:01:08 PM
KO.....making progress

He looks like the only one trying for the C's.

he just got abused by Kanter down on the block though.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: danglertx on February 24, 2014, 11:01:20 PM
The whole team has quit now.  That doesn't reflect too well on Stevens.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:01:55 PM
pretty much unwatchable right now...
yeah, this is some pretty grim basketball.

this whole season has been grim. hang in there. it will get better in due time.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:02:50 PM
KO.....making progress

He looks like the only one trying for the C's.

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:02:50 PM
We are so bad. :'(

GOD awful right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:03:53 PM
hey at least uncle snooze has 17!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SparzWizard on February 24, 2014, 11:04:15 PM
Tanking is good for the health.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 11:04:27 PM
why is Olynyk wearing a jock strap on his shoulder?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:04:48 PM
bayless for 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:04:57 PM
Comeback

Celtics

Ball n
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:05:44 PM
why is Olynyk wearing a jock strap on his shoulder?

Cause he can
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:06:27 PM
why is Olynyk wearing a jock strap on his shoulder?
maybe he is built differently than some of us?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 11:06:53 PM
Once KO builds strength, he is going to be a good player

He is like a 7'0 SF
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 11:07:30 PM
why is Olynyk wearing a jock strap on his shoulder?
maybe he is built differently than some of us?

LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:08:40 PM
Once KO builds strength, he is going to be a good player

He is like a 7'0 SF

meh. i'll believe it when i see it.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Shamrocker on February 24, 2014, 11:10:43 PM
Once KO builds strength, he is going to be a good player

He is like a 7'0 SF

I was a doubter, but he's making me a believer.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:11:55 PM
Big Ennis?

Where little Ennis ?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Shamrocker on February 24, 2014, 11:12:55 PM
Not sure who I dislike more, Bass or Bayless.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 24, 2014, 11:13:05 PM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on February 24, 2014, 11:13:14 PM
Wow Olynyk. Sick play.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:13:25 PM
Once KO builds strength, he is going to be a good player

He is like a 7'0 SF

meh. i'll believe it when i see it.

Saw a three .....he got good stat tonight......you hating on my boy ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:14:40 PM
KO

Fired up
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:15:58 PM
KO ...steals......assists

KO

Got some game
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on February 24, 2014, 11:16:00 PM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.

This is a great road trip for the tankers. Nothing better than losing to other tankers. We're still trailing the Sixers in that department though. They lost by 20 to the bucks.

Close 2nd though.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hpantazo on February 24, 2014, 11:17:51 PM
Trey Burke sucks. A disappointing pick for the Jazz imo.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:17:57 PM
a game!!!! we have a game!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on February 24, 2014, 11:18:05 PM
I wonder if Gorman and Maxwell are rooting for L's this season. I know for sure Heinson doesn't give a [dang] about a high draft pick.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:18:15 PM
Well.....Boston waits till the last five minutes to decide to give a rats behind
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 24, 2014, 11:18:35 PM
Rondo and Kelly have been good.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: danglertx on February 24, 2014, 11:19:25 PM
why is Olynyk wearing a jock strap on his shoulder?

Must have slightly separated his shoulder at some point.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on February 24, 2014, 11:19:50 PM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.

This is a great road trip for the tankers. Nothing better than losing to other tankers. We're still trailing the Sixers in that department though. They lost by 20 to the bucks.

Close 2nd though.

Well we are 2-11 in the Rondo era... with our only victories coming against Philly and Orlando.

Safe to say I SEVERELY overrated the impact Rondo would make on this team.  I thought he'd improve us enough to make the playoffs.  In retrospect, I must have been drinking homer KoolAid... Rondo barely moves the needle for this ballclub.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 11:20:39 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:22:06 PM
KO....

21 points  8 boards   4 assist.   1 steal

Decent Rookie stat.......play hard against big centers
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:22:15 PM
BALLGAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 11:22:44 PM
Utah has had a lot of 3 on 1 fast break opportunities.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:23:00 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.
why the hell not? its not as if it will hurt the win loss record of this team.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:23:16 PM
Once KO builds strength, he is going to be a good player

He is like a 7'0 SF

meh. i'll believe it when i see it.

Saw a three .....he got good stat tonight......you hating on my boy ;D

reverse jinx  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:23:35 PM
19.  39.   
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on February 24, 2014, 11:23:41 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.

Agree here. There's really no point in playing Bass many minutes.

Give that to the young guns.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 11:24:02 PM
I see now why danny kept bass. So we can tank. Man is he bad
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 11:24:29 PM
KO....

21 points  8 boards   4 assist.   1 steal

Decent Rookie stat.......play hard against big centers

For a center,that is a really good NBA veteran stat line.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 11:24:51 PM
KO....

21 points  8 boards   4 assist.   1 steal

Decent Rookie stat.......play hard against big centers

thats not a decent rookie stat. That is a statline from a real good player in the league.

Though it was against the jazz
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:24:55 PM
and its official.

craptastic game by the celtics in general. but olly looked pretty good.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:25:10 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.
why the hell not? its not as if it will hurt the win loss record of this team.

pressey ahould also. sit rondo and let him heal up. this season is garbage anyway. get a top 3 pick.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Chief on February 24, 2014, 11:25:11 PM
I see now why danny kept bass. So we can tank. Man is he bad

Just awful.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:26:27 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.

He is a nice PF.....in the making


We need a blank blank ....blank CENTER.....to go with him and SULY

We need Embiid

Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:28:14 PM
for those of you keeping score at home, the celtics are now firmly in the 4th lottery slot. that gives them an 11.9% chance at the number one pick. and they have a 37.8% chance of moving into the top 3.

not bad odds.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:28:17 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.

He is a nice PF.....in the making


We need a blank blank ....blank CENTER.....to go with him and SULY

We need Embiid

or parker or wiggins or exum
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on February 24, 2014, 11:29:01 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.

Should have been long ago. I don't know why not, he isn't costing us wins and he makes the offense run better. It's as if Bass will start no matter what. Why not start Kelly when Sully went out?? Just tell me why??? Dumb coaching.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:29:22 PM
for those of you keeping score at home, the celtics are now firmly in the 4th lottery slot. that gives them an 11.9% chance at the number one pick. and they have a 37.8% chance of moving into the top 3.

not bad odds.

if we get top 5 i will be happy, if we get top 3 i will be ecstatic.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:30:21 PM
I hated the Milwaukee Ducks when they had Ray Allen

I hate them more

They are getting Parker

 >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 24, 2014, 11:31:18 PM
Phil Pressey somehow has negative win shares.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:31:44 PM
I hated the Milwaukee Ducks when they had Ray Allen

I hate them more

They are getting Parker

 >:(

he will want out before long stuck in that crappy franchise
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:32:15 PM
We must tank

HARDER


Play Bass 40 minutes at point guard every game from here on out.  !
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:34:12 PM
KO should start the rest of the season.

Should have been long ago. I don't know why not, he isn't costing us wins and he makes the offense run better. It's as if Bass will start no matter what. Why not start Kelly when Sully went out?? Just tell me why??? Dumb coaching.

Even the Jazz announcers noticed how much better KO made the team when he was in the game .....more than once !
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:35:05 PM
We must tank

HARDER


Play Bass 40 minutes at point guard every game from here on out.  !
actually, i think that would be hump's job.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Tr1boy on February 24, 2014, 11:36:01 PM
Embiid and Olynyk as your front court duo

Would that look good?
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:37:13 PM
We must tank

HARDER


Play Bass 40 minutes at point guard every game from here on out.  !
actually, i think that would be hump's job.


And play AB at the five .....48 minutes
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Celtics39 on February 24, 2014, 11:37:29 PM
I'm not a fan of the tanking, we can win some ball games and be a respectable basketball team and still get a good pick.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:38:38 PM
We must tank

HARDER


Play Bass 40 minutes at point guard every game from here on out.  !
actually, i think that would be hump's job.


And play AB at the five .....48 minutes
that would be pressey's job.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:39:12 PM
We must tank

HARDER


Play Bass 40 minutes at point guard every game from here on out.  !

sit rondo and sully rest of the year and we won't win another game unless uncle snooze catches fire and has one of his hot games.  :D
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 24, 2014, 11:39:35 PM
I'm not a fan of the tanking, we can win some ball games and be a respectable basketball team and still get a good pick.
how? please explain how all three of those scenarios can co-exist.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:40:16 PM
Embiid and Olynyk sully as your front court duo

Would that look good?

you mean SULLY?

yes that would look great!
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 24, 2014, 11:42:30 PM
I'm not a fan of the tanking, we can win some ball games and be a respectable basketball team and still get a good pick.

 we are all in now for a top 5 or top 3 pick. It is what it is.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Celtics39 on February 24, 2014, 11:42:47 PM
I'm not a fan of the tanking, we can win some ball games and be a respectable basketball team and still get a good pick.
how? please explain how all three of those scenarios can co-exist.
Finish with 30 wins, get the 8th best lottery odds. Get a top 10 pick in a draft that is deep, and overrated as hell at the top of the draft. Ainge said it himself that Embiid, Wiggins and Parker are not superstars. The best player in this draft may end up going 10th overall for all we know.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 24, 2014, 11:47:44 PM
I'm not a fan of the tanking, we can win some ball games and be a respectable basketball team and still get a good pick.

I'm not a fan of tanking either......just as soon and we get some decent players
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: Who on February 24, 2014, 11:54:29 PM
The team is pretty frustrating to watch right now. Has been for awhile. Hard to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: DesertDweller on February 25, 2014, 04:47:54 AM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.

This is a great road trip for the tankers. Nothing better than losing to other tankers. We're still trailing the Sixers in that department though. They lost by 20 to the bucks.

Close 2nd though.

Well we are 2-11 in the Rondo era... with our only victories coming against Philly and Orlando.

Safe to say I SEVERELY overrated the impact Rondo would make on this team.  I thought he'd improve us enough to make the playoffs.  In retrospect, I must have been drinking homer KoolAid... Rondo barely moves the needle for this ballclub.

Not Rondo's fault......like I said in a previous post, Rondo has been setting these guys up with great shots but the shooting has been horrific. I have never seen a team miss as many easy close in shots as the Celtics!!!  on top of that guys have been passing up shots because they know they're shooting like crap.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: cman88 on February 25, 2014, 08:18:27 AM
funny how the board got nervous when the C's went on a two game winning streak against the magic/76ers....this team is horrible...and our next 17games come against playoff type teams(well except the knicks. but they are better than us)

we could potentially go on an epic losing streak
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: slamtheking on February 25, 2014, 08:20:40 AM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.

This is a great road trip for the tankers. Nothing better than losing to other tankers. We're still trailing the Sixers in that department though. They lost by 20 to the bucks.

Close 2nd though.

Well we are 2-11 in the Rondo era... with our only victories coming against Philly and Orlando.

Safe to say I SEVERELY overrated the impact Rondo would make on this team.  I thought he'd improve us enough to make the playoffs.  In retrospect, I must have been drinking homer KoolAid... Rondo barely moves the needle for this ballclub.

Not Rondo's fault......like I said in a previous post, Rondo has been setting these guys up with great shots but the shooting has been horrific. I have never seen a team miss as many easy close in shots as the Celtics!!!  on top of that guys have been passing up shots because they know they're shooting like crap.
This.

Rondo has done well setting up the other players but they've been horrible at finishing.  Green, Bass, Hump and Wallace have not done well at finishing when they have open shots off Rondo passes.  if those passes were going to PP, KG and Ray, there's a lot more makes and Rondo has a lot more assists.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: pokeKingCurtis on February 25, 2014, 08:34:06 AM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.

This is a great road trip for the tankers. Nothing better than losing to other tankers. We're still trailing the Sixers in that department though. They lost by 20 to the bucks.

Close 2nd though.

Well we are 2-11 in the Rondo era... with our only victories coming against Philly and Orlando.

Safe to say I SEVERELY overrated the impact Rondo would make on this team.  I thought he'd improve us enough to make the playoffs.  In retrospect, I must have been drinking homer KoolAid... Rondo barely moves the needle for this ballclub.

Not Rondo's fault......like I said in a previous post, Rondo has been setting these guys up with great shots but the shooting has been horrific. I have never seen a team miss as many easy close in shots as the Celtics!!!  on top of that guys have been passing up shots because they know they're shooting like crap.
This.

Rondo has done well setting up the other players but they've been horrible at finishing.  Green, Bass, Hump and Wallace have not done well at finishing when they have open shots off Rondo passes.  if those passes were going to PP, KG and Ray, there's a lot more makes and Rondo has a lot more assists.

Doesn't matter.

He's just going to keep slipping throwaway comments discrediting Rondo whenever possible.

Then after a few back and forths he'll pull the rug, saying he's a huge fan of Rondo.

That is, of course, if he decides to even engage in the first place. Most of the time, he'll just make a quick jab and leave.
Title: Re: Celtics (19-38) at Jazz (19-36) Game #58 2/24/14
Post by: TwinTower14 on February 25, 2014, 09:02:05 AM
This just in:  The Boston Celtics are hot garbage

Losing back-to-back-to-back games to the Lakers, Kings and Jazz is all kinds of special. 

Wiggins or bust.

This is a great road trip for the tankers. Nothing better than losing to other tankers. We're still trailing the Sixers in that department though. They lost by 20 to the bucks.

Close 2nd though.

Well we are 2-11 in the Rondo era... with our only victories coming against Philly and Orlando.

Safe to say I SEVERELY overrated the impact Rondo would make on this team.  I thought he'd improve us enough to make the playoffs.  In retrospect, I must have been drinking homer KoolAid... Rondo barely moves the needle for this ballclub.

Not Rondo's fault......like I said in a previous post, Rondo has been setting these guys up with great shots but the shooting has been horrific. I have never seen a team miss as many easy close in shots as the Celtics!!!  on top of that guys have been passing up shots because they know they're shooting like crap.
This.

Rondo has done well setting up the other players but they've been horrible at finishing.  Green, Bass, Hump and Wallace have not done well at finishing when they have open shots off Rondo passes.  if those passes were going to PP, KG and Ray, there's a lot more makes and Rondo has a lot more assists.

I said this earlier in the year before Rondo came back.  He was going to have minimal impact on this team.  He needs shooters and this team doesn't have any and he took a year off from basketball because of an injury....to me he gets a pass this year...