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Title: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 11, 2014, 11:00:46 PM
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Boston Celtics (24-55) at Cleveland Cavaliers (32-48)
Saturday, April 12, 2014
7:30 PM ET
Game #80, Road Game #40
TV: CSNNE, FSO, NBA-LP 757(DTV)/752(Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, WTAM
Quicken Loans Arena
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Probable Starters
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Rajon Rondo....Avery Bradley....Jeff Green....Brandon Bass....Kris Humphries

Celtics Reserves
Joel Anthony
Chris Johnson
Chris Babb
Kelly Olynyk
Kris Humphries

Injuries
Keith Bogans (personal) out
Vitor Faverani (knee) out
Gerald Wallace (knee) out
Rajon Rondo (shin) out
Jerryd Bayless (knee)  out
Jared Sullinger (ankle) out
Kris Humphries (knee) game time decision

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Probable Starters
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Kyrie Irving....Dion Waiters....Luol Deng....Tristan Thompson.... Spencer Hawes

Cavaliers Reserves
Jarrett Jack
Anderson Varejao
Scotty Hopson
Sergey Karasev
Tyler Zeller
Alonzo Gee
Matthew Dellavedova

Injuries
Carrick Felix (knee) out
Anthony Bennett  (knee)  out
CJ Miles (ankle) out

Game Notes
With their 9 game losing streak finally over, the Celtics visit the Cleveland Cavaliers looking for a 2 game win streak.  Both teams are playing in the second of back to back games and both teams had to travel with the Cavs playing in Milwaukee the night before. 

Both of these teams are lottery teams with the Cavs 10th in the East, 3.5 games out of the playoffs.  With a Celtics win over the Bobcats and the Orlando loss, the Celtics are tied with the Jazz for the 4th spot for the Lottery, one game behind the Magic, who are now in 3rd. 

The Celtics are 8-31 on the road while the Cavs are 18-21 at home.  This is the 3rd and final meeting between these two teams this season.  The Celtics have won both of their previous meetings and will be going for a sweep of the series. 

Rajon Rondo will miss his second straight game after being a late scratch before Friday's win over the Charlotte Bobcats. I would expect Pressey to start once again in his place.   Both Jared Sullinger and Jerryd Bayless suffered injuries in Friday's game. Sully returned in the fourth quarter, but his ankle was swollen after the game. Bayless remained in Boston for an MRI and did not accompany the team to Cleveland. 

Kris Humphries will be a game time decision.  If Humphries can't go, the Celtics will have just 8 healthy bodies for this one.  Humphries returned after a 2 game absence for the Bobcats game and played well but may not be ready for back to back games.  If Hump can't play, either Kelly Olynyk or Joel Anthony will more than likely be moved to the starting lineup. 

Key Matchups 
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Phil Pressey vs Kyrie Irving
Irving has been a thorn in the Celtics side since he came into the league. He is averaging 21.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.7 rebounds. If Pressey can play as well as he did against the Bobcats, he could give the Celtics a chance in this one.

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Jeff Green vs Luol Deng
The Celtics are used to seeing Deng on the Bulls and this will be the first time the Celtics face him on the Cavs.  Deng is long and will give Green problems on both ends of the court.  Deng is averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Keys to the game
Move the Ball and Run - The Celtics play best when they play uptempo and move the ball. They need to beat the defense down the court before it gets set up. When they slow the ball down and when they over dribble, they struggle to score. Phil Pressey did a great job of this against the Bobcats and hopefully, if Rondo plays in this one he was paying attention and does the same. 

Play 48 Minutes  - The Celtics finally put together a whole game against the Bobcats.  They did let the Bobcats come back from a 13 point hole, but they didn't fall apart and were able to get the win.  They have to put together a full game in this one also. 

Defense - The Cavs have several players capable of putting up big offensive games.  The Celtics must play tough team defense to keep the Cavs from getting to the basket and from having big games beyond the arc. 

Rebound - The Celtics need to rebound as a team. It takes effort and desire to grab rebounds and the Celtics need to show more of both. In their first meeting, the Celtics allowed the Cavs to grab 13 offensive rebounds which led to a 16-7 edge in second chance points for the Cavs. 

Be Aggressive -  The Celtics have to be the more aggressive team on both ends of the court.  They have to be aggressive in going after loose balls and rebounds and in getting to the basket.  They have to be more aggressive on defense and out-hustle the Cavs from start to finish. 

X-Factors
Focus on the Road and Pride
The Celtics have struggled on the road this season.  Can they keep their focus throughout the game and get a win on the road?  They played for pride against the Bobcats.  Can that be enough motivation for two wins in a row? 
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on April 12, 2014, 01:07:10 PM
I'm just so thankful we actually pulled out a win last might, and Phil Pressey played like he'd been reading my BOLD PREDICTIONS. Anyway. Dog tonight I'm calling a 40 porog game from Brandon Bass,  and double doubles for Phil Pressey and Chris Johnson. 
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 07:39:32 PM
Lol. What a tanking line-up! They won last night so no Rondo, no Sully, no...
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 07:44:48 PM
I hope KO gets 20+ tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 07:53:07 PM
why dont they just cancel those games? lol
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 07:57:08 PM
Don't ask Bass to help on defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 07:58:21 PM
dellavadovas jumper looks ugly
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:00:35 PM
Quote from: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 07:58:21 PM
dellavadovas jumper looks ugly

Like he's shooting them with a broken arm.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Smokeeye123 on April 12, 2014, 08:00:35 PM
If we win this game and the philly game and end up with the 6th pick I am going to quit this forum.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Tr1boy on April 12, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
amazing start. Lets win this one
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:08:04 PM
A team with 8 players healthy doesn't need foul trouble.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:09:42 PM
Bass sucks
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:09:42 PM
Bass sucks

What's worse; His hands or his defense?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:13:46 PM
KO has to work on his boxing out skills.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:15:59 PM
Quote from: Smokeeye123 on April 12, 2014, 08:00:35 PM
If we win this game and the philly game and end up with the 6th pick I am going to quit this forum.

I predicted in one thread we'd win the last four .

All these eastern teams suck eggs.

They maybe in play offs ....but they are not even close to being playoff quality of western con.

They are not use to winning . Have non winning tradition ......

I conceded winning last four .....just don t understand importance of winning  last four games ....meaning more than draft position.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: triboy16f on April 12, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
amazing start. Lets win this one
If we win this one, we'll probably finish the season with a 4 game win streak.  Next is a gimme vs Philly.  Last is the Wizards, but they'll probably be resting players for the playoffs.

So we'll finish the season with 27 wins.  If Utah, LA and Sac lose out, we'll be tied with Sac ... potentially end up 7th in the tank rank.  Potentially end up with the 10th pick. 

But whatever.  If we win, we win.  Nothing we can do about that now... Rajon Rondo isn't walking through that door.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:17:15 PM
Quote from: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:09:42 PM
Bass sucks

What's worse; His hands or his defense?

Neither

His low Basketball IQ .....is depressing
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:18:16 PM
Btw, Oly's shooting over the past 2 months deserves more credit.  Check out the percentages.  It's insane.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:21:46 PM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:18:16 PM
Btw, Oly's shooting over the past 2 months deserves more credit.  Check out the percentages.  It's insane.

He and Sully are going to be pretty good by next season......

Shame we couldn't get another good pick to go with them.

I just am perplexed throwing away the best chance for number well get .
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: satch on April 12, 2014, 08:22:46 PM
Some of Pressey's turnovers are spectacular passes that his teammates are not ready for...
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Clench123 on April 12, 2014, 08:23:03 PM
We are doomed
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 08:24:29 PM
where did that putback dunk by pressey came from? :D
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 12, 2014, 08:29:05 PM
It won't take but a couple good players and well be stuck in the 6 -8 seed forever.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Shamrocker on April 12, 2014, 08:30:50 PM
I've really enjoyed the last two games. Love how Pressey is developing. I think he's carving out a space for himself.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: satch on April 12, 2014, 08:32:07 PM
Gas tank?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Shamrocker on April 12, 2014, 08:32:13 PM
Quote from: satch on April 12, 2014, 08:22:46 PM
Some of Pressey's turnovers are spectacular passes that his teammates are not ready for...

So true.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:34:08 PM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:18:16 PM
Btw, Oly's shooting over the past 2 months deserves more credit.  Check out the percentages.  It's insane.

Can't help thinking it may be due in part to poor scouting and apathetic defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:34:40 PM
Land a stud in the draft,  trade Green + Bass + picks for an upgrade, keep Rondo. 

I figure we'll pick 6th in the draft.  Should get a player there.  Oly and SUlly seem to have some future.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:34:08 PM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 08:18:16 PM
Btw, Oly's shooting over the past 2 months deserves more credit.  Check out the percentages.  It's insane.

Can't help thinking it may be due in part to poor scouting and apathetic defense.

But for 2 months he's averaged 20 minutes and he's shooting like 55%/45%/80% while averaging about 10 points per game.  He's been on fire.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Tr1boy on April 12, 2014, 08:39:38 PM
Pressey is awesome. If he just had a more consistent shot, he could possibly be starting material in this league
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 08:42:14 PM
first 30 point game for KO?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:44:54 PM
What're you gonna do -- seems like this Cavs team has completely given up.  Their minds are on summer, already.  Meanwhile the Celtics have some guys who still have fun playing basketball.

Says a lot about our coach versus theirs.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:45:25 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.


Just accept that we're gonna be drafting Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, or Noah Vonleh.  That's what's happening.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Rondo9 on April 12, 2014, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:44:54 PM
What're you gonna do -- seems like this Cavs team has completely given up.  Their minds are on summer, already.  Meanwhile the Celtics have some guys who still have fun playing basketball.

Says a lot about our coach versus theirs.

This is why Kyrie will leave......
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Rondo9 on April 12, 2014, 08:46:20 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:45:25 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.


Just accept that we're gonna be drafting Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, or Noah Vonleh.  That's what's happening.

Or Wiggins, Parker or Embiid.  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Kane3387 on April 12, 2014, 08:48:01 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:45:25 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.


Just accept that we're gonna be drafting Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, or Noah Vonleh.  That's what's happening.

Disappointing all  for some meaningless games and wins
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: HomerSapien on April 12, 2014, 08:50:25 PM
The Cavs look terrible.The teams playing in the Nike hoops summit that have been together for one week look more cohesive then they do after 80 games. This better be the last NBA head coaching job Mike Brown ever sees.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:54:20 PM
If we don't get a top 3 pick, Ainge has to trade it for a proven veteran.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Rondo9 on April 12, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
Quote from: Kane3387 on April 12, 2014, 08:48:01 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:45:25 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.


Just accept that we're gonna be drafting Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, or Noah Vonleh.  That's what's happening.

Disappointing all  for some meaningless games and wins

But boy are the Celtics fun to watch this game!
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Tr1boy on April 12, 2014, 09:00:52 PM
WOw . We are playing so good . KO is on fire
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: HomerSapien on April 12, 2014, 09:01:11 PM
That chair that defended Yi Jianlin in his workouts played harder than the Cavs are right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 09:02:40 PM
Quote from: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:54:20 PM
If we don't get a top 3 pick, Ainge has to trade it for a proven veteran.

Pray tell, who?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: hardlyyardley on April 12, 2014, 09:08:36 PM
One weekend screwing up a whole year....what good are these two games?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 12, 2014, 09:08:45 PM
I had a very strong belief that this weekend was going to turn out this way.  We'd been close too many times.   It's been a very difficult year and I have been pining for the chance to grab one of the top players -- and at the very minimum stay in front of the Lakers for the pick.  After tonight we'll be right back with LA with a game against the worst team in the league coming up.  Utah/LA on Monday -- I guess one will have to get a win.

Bummer -- just two days after it seemed like #3 or #4 was in hand. I'm done till lottery night.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Celtics4ever on April 12, 2014, 09:09:47 PM
I think we are playing so well because no Sullinger.  JK.  Now Rondo haters can see how silly they are...
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: j804 on April 12, 2014, 09:11:02 PM
Quote from: Kane3387 on April 12, 2014, 08:48:01 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:45:25 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.


Just accept that we're gonna be drafting Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, or Noah Vonleh.  That's what's happening.

Disappointing all  for some meaningless games and wins
We did our part though everybody with any kind ailment is shutdown. I can't help but be a little disgusted though that a top 3 pick was likely a couple nights ago, but NOW all of a sudden Green and Bass want to show out in some meaningless games. Basically we are putting water to any "fireworks" we were looking to light up over the summer. >:( ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Rondo9 on April 12, 2014, 09:16:39 PM
Quote from: j804 on April 12, 2014, 09:11:02 PM
Quote from: Kane3387 on April 12, 2014, 08:48:01 PM
Quote from: PhoSita on April 12, 2014, 08:45:25 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Just two comments: excited to see Olynyk with 20 points, but Corey Brewer scored 51 the other night, so......

So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.


Just accept that we're gonna be drafting Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, or Noah Vonleh.  That's what's happening.

Disappointing all  for some meaningless games and wins
We did our part though everybody with any kind ailment is shutdown. I can't help but be a little disgusted though that a top 3 pick was likely a couple nights ago, but NOW all of a sudden Green and Bass want to show out in some meaningless games. Basically we are putting water to any "fireworks" we were looking to light up over the summer. >:( ::)

Don't forget to blame Sullinger, Olynyk, Pressy and Bradley.  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: blink on April 12, 2014, 09:28:43 PM
The cavs absolutely are not putting any effort into this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 09:29:31 PM
doc still wouldnt have played the rookies lol
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: sed522002 on April 12, 2014, 09:31:50 PM
The Cavs defense is ATROCIOUS tonight and they aren't giving any effort...pathetic.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Tr1boy on April 12, 2014, 09:33:09 PM
great game by KO, PRessey and AB

I hope Rondo sits out for the rest of the year and want to this lineup play
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 12, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Cavs have some interesting pieces -- Kyrie, Varrejao, Zeller, Jack --   But just playing with no heart at all.

Silver lining here: Boost in trade value for a few guys.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Roy H. on April 12, 2014, 09:35:41 PM
Quote from: Surferdad on April 12, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Cavs have some interesting pieces -- Kyrie, Varrejao, Zeller, Jack --   But just playing with no heart at all.

That's Mike Brown for you.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: j804 on April 12, 2014, 09:37:55 PM
Quote from: Roy H. on April 12, 2014, 09:35:41 PM
Quote from: Surferdad on April 12, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Cavs have some interesting pieces -- Kyrie, Varrejao, Zeller, Jack --   But just playing with no heart at all.

That's Mike Brown for you.
The worse is standing on the sideline laughing while his teams down by 25
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: blink on April 12, 2014, 09:38:25 PM
Quote from: Surferdad on April 12, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Cavs have some interesting pieces -- Kyrie, Varrejao, Zeller, Jack --   But just playing with no heart at all.

Silver lining here: Boost in trade value for a few guys.

How would this game give anyone a boost in trade value?  Somehow I don't a lot of GM's are looking at a game where one team didn't make any effort at all and thinking it moves the needle on anyone.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: slamtheking on April 12, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Gee always seems to have his best games against us.  a little silly to celebrate that dunk when they're getting crushed
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 12, 2014, 09:45:30 PM
late game woes are a team issue not a rondo issue
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: satch on April 12, 2014, 09:45:37 PM
14 straight points by the cavs...come on get in the habit of closing them out
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: blink on April 12, 2014, 09:47:31 PM
Yeah, 10 min ago I was complaining about the Cavs not even trying, then the cut the lead in 1/2 in about 5 min.  No lead is safe with us.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 12, 2014, 09:48:29 PM
Quote from: blink on April 12, 2014, 09:38:25 PM
Quote from: Surferdad on April 12, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Cavs have some interesting pieces -- Kyrie, Varrejao, Zeller, Jack --   But just playing with no heart at all.

Silver lining here: Boost in trade value for a few guys.

How would this game give anyone a boost in trade value?  Somehow I don't a lot of GM's are looking at a game where one team didn't make any effort at all and thinking it moves the needle on anyone.
It's a cumulative effect over the course of the final games. Pressey and Olynyk are worth more now than a week ago.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: MBunge on April 12, 2014, 09:53:29 PM
Quote from: vinnie on April 12, 2014, 08:42:58 PM


So angry with what is going on and this team winning games. Have to say it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Basically taking themselves out of the running for the top pick.

Take a look at Cleveland.  How many lottery picks are on their roster?  How much talent do they have on paper?  Or Sacramento.  That's what chasing fool's gold in the lottery will get you.

Mike
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: satch on April 12, 2014, 09:54:41 PM
Hmm......because of Pressey it appears
Rondo's stock my hit the open market.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: sed522002 on April 12, 2014, 09:57:25 PM
Quote from: satch on April 12, 2014, 09:54:41 PM
Hmm......because of Pressey it appears
Rondo's stock my hit the open market.

Pressey's done a really good job these couple of games, but lets not get ahead of ourselves..the Cavs defense tonight was some of the worst I've seen all yr  ;D More so than anything I think Pressey has played himself into a contract over the summer.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 10:04:56 PM
10th pick still in play.

We'll win against Philly.   Final game vs Wizards VERY winnable. 

When the Lakers lose tomorrow we'll be tied for 6th in the Tank rank.  We can still catch the Kings if they lose the rest.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: satch on April 12, 2014, 10:05:14 PM
Think rondo will change his style of play next game?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 12, 2014, 10:07:08 PM
Quote from: satch on April 12, 2014, 10:05:14 PM
Think rondo will change his style of play next game?
Hope not.  As Simmons points out, he's been our best tanking asset this year.  We've won 20% of the games he's played.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Tr1boy on April 12, 2014, 10:19:24 PM
Happy we are on a 2 game winning streak
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Celtics18 on April 12, 2014, 11:21:21 PM
I was at the game at the Garden Friday and during pre-game warm-ups I was watching Klynyk work on that one-footed, high arcing, Dirk Nowitzki fade away.  It looked a little silly in practice, but it was awesome to see him pull it out of his bag of tricks tonight and swish. 

It was a bummer that he turned into a pumpkin just after he hit the 30 minutes played mark. 
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Tr1boy on April 12, 2014, 11:22:12 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3X04-yWWDY

Kelly nowitzki?
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Celtics18 on April 12, 2014, 11:27:01 PM
Smooth.  I actually remember seeing him do it in summer league, as well. 
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 12, 2014, 11:38:42 PM
Quote from: Chief on April 12, 2014, 08:54:20 PM
If we don't get a top 3 pick, Ainge has to trade it for a proven veteran.

looking more and more like we could have blown the season.  Didn't play to win, and didn't play to get a great draft pick. WELCOME TO NBA HELL!

Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: nickagneta on April 12, 2014, 11:39:14 PM
Not sure what some are so upset about. The Celtics followed the tank plan to perfection tonight. They didn't play arguably their three best players in Rondo, Sully and Humphries. They played rookies and D League players big minutes and developed the youth.

Isn't that what good tanking teams do?

They won because over the last 5 games they may have had the best all around team shooting streak of the season. Just another game with high percentages of made shots from the field line and three. Do that and you are going to win some games. Can't stop players from shooting well. You can't instruct players to purposely miss shots.

The C's did everything that teams that are tanking are supposed to do. They won because their youth and D Leaguers played and shot very well and Cleveland no showed. It happens. Can't really be upset about that.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 12, 2014, 11:40:12 PM
The way we are blowing our once great draft position, we had better pray we get lucky with the ping pong balls now that the odds are moving against us.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: nickagneta on April 12, 2014, 11:41:38 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 12, 2014, 11:40:12 PM
The way we are blowing our once great draft position, we had better pray we get lucky with the ping pong balls now that the odds are moving against us.
I don't understand why people do not understand this but WE ALWAYS HAD TO GET LUCKY WITH THE PING PONG BALLS!
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 13, 2014, 09:01:39 AM
Quote from: nickagneta on April 12, 2014, 11:41:38 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 12, 2014, 11:40:12 PM
The way we are blowing our once great draft position, we had better pray we get lucky with the ping pong balls now that the odds are moving against us.
I don't understand why people do not understand this but WE ALWAYS HAD TO GET LUCKY WITH THE PING PONG BALLS!

It is understood our chances are increased by our order of finish. law of averages. now they are decreasing.
Title: Re: Celtics (24-55) at Cavaliers (32-48) Game#80 4/12/14
Post by: nickagneta on April 13, 2014, 10:34:04 AM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 13, 2014, 09:01:39 AM
Quote from: nickagneta on April 12, 2014, 11:41:38 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 12, 2014, 11:40:12 PM
The way we are blowing our once great draft position, we had better pray we get lucky with the ping pong balls now that the odds are moving against us.
I don't understand why people do not understand this but WE ALWAYS HAD TO GET LUCKY WITH THE PING PONG BALLS!

It is understood our chances are increased by our order of finish. law of averages. now they are decreasing.
And yet you still need luck to win.

Also, 6 games ago(8 games left in the season and a really easy schedule) most were figuring on 3 wins given the schedule. Two wins over a dreadful Philly team and one more just because some team that they were playing might just no show.

With two games left it appears 3 wins are going to be exactly where they were predicted by many to end up. Just because we lost the first four of those games, people shouldn't have fooled themselves into thinking a top 3 slot was possible. Except for the Washington game and the last few minutes of the Atlanta game, this team has been playing very well. Some wins should have been expected.

If tankers thought the team was going to lose all 8 games of a ridiculously easy schedule when the team was playing well, then you guys were just deluding yourselves.

Me, I expect the C's to win one more game.