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Title: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 02, 2017, 09:07:36 PM
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Boston Celtics (39-22) at Los Angeles Lakers (19-42)
Regular Season Game #62 Road Game #32
Friday, March 3, 2017
10:30 PM ET
TV:  CSNNE,  Spectrum Sportsnet,  NBA-LP 7636(DTV)/751(xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 710 AM ESPN
Staples Center

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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Isaiah Thomas ---------------- Shooting Guard: Avery Bradley

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Center:  Amir Johnson
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Small Forward: Jae Crowder ------------------ Power Forward: Al Horford
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Celtics Reserves

Marcus Smart
Jaylen Brown
Terry Rozier
James Young
Jonas Jerebko
Tyler Zeller
Kelly Olynyk
Demetrius Jackson
Jordan Mickey

Injuries
Gerald Green (heel) game time decision

Head Coach

Brad Stevens

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Probable Starters
Point Guard: D'Angelo Russell -------------------- Shooting Guard: Nick Young

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Center:  Tarik Black
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Small Forward: Brandon Ingram -------------------- Power Forward: Julius Randle
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Lakers Reserves
Corey Brewer
Jordan Clarkson
Luol Deng
Timofey Mozgov
Tyler Ennis
Metta World Peace
Ivica Zubac 
Larry Nance, Jr
David Nwaba

Injuries
Thomas Robinson  (flu-like symptoms) game time decision

Head Coach

Luke Walton

Game Notes
The Celtics begin a 5 game Western road trip with a stop in LA to take on the Lakers.  This is the 2nd and final game between these two storied franchises this season.  The Celtics won the first meeting in Boston 113-107.  Lou Williams, who was moved at the trade deadline, led the Lakers with 21 points.  Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 38 points, with 17 coming in the 4th quarter. 

The Celtics have won 6 of their last 10 games and are coming off one of the biggest wins of the season against the Cleveland Cavaliers.  The Lakers have won just 2 of their last 10 games and have lost their last 5 games.  The Celtics are 18-13 on the road while the Lakers are 12-16 at home.   

If the Celtics want to compete for the top seeds in the East, they have to win games like this one against the teams that they should beat.   Gerald Green is a game time decision with a heel injury for the Celtics.  Thomas Robinson is listed as a game time decision for the lakers with flu like symptoms. 

Standings Reset

After their big win over the Cavs, the Celtics have moved to within 3 games of the Cavs in first place.  The red hot Wizards beat the Warriors and the next night beat the Raptors to move to within 2 games of the Celtics.  The Raptors slipped back to 3 games behind the Celtics.  The Hawks are 4.5 games behind the Celtics.

Toronto is completing a home and home set against the Wizards and is playing at Washington on Friday.  Cleveland is playing at Atlanta. 

Key Matchups
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Isaiah Thomas vs D'Angelo Russell
 Russell is averaging 14.8   points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists a game.  After struggling in a couple of games, Isaiah snapped back against the Cavaliers and should have a big game in this one.   

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Avery Bradley vs Nick Young
Young is averaging 13.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists.   He is 10th in the league in 3 pointers made  and is shooting 40.7% from beyond the arc.  Even through he is still on a minutes restriction, it will be good to have Avery's defense back for this game as he missed the last meeting between these two teams. 

Honorable Mention

Bench vs Bench
The Celtics reserves will have to play well to offset the Lakers' reserves, who lead the league in bench scoring with 50.1 points off the bench per game. 

Keys to the Game
Focus - The Celtics need to keep their focus on playing their game and not underestimate the Lakers.  Playing the first game on a road trip is always tricky.  On their last road trip out West,  the Celtics lost to a short handed Kings team and the Celtics need to stay focused so they don't let the distractions of playing on the road keep them from playing their best. 

Defense
-  The Lakers are 29th in the league with a defensive rating of 110.4.  The Celtics are 18th with a defensive rating of 106.0.   The Celtics got a boost with the return of first team all defense Avery Bradley.  The Celtics have to play tough in your face defense if the want to get a win.  Defense wins games. 

Move the Ball and Play as a Team
- When the Celtics play as a team and make the extra pass to find the open man,  they play very well.  When they slow the game down and play hero ball, things don't usually go as well.  They have to move the ball and play as a team.   Isaiah especially has to kick it out to the open man when teams try to double him.   

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 aggressively crash the boards and just play harder.  They have to be the team that wants it more. The only way the Lakers can beat the Celtics is if the Celtics don't bring their best effort and expect to coast to a win.   

X-Factors
Road Trip - The Celtics are beginning a 5 game road trip and the first game is always tough with the time change and jet lag and all that.  The Celtics need to stay focused and overcome all the distractions that playing on the West coast and in a hostile arena can bring. 

Trap Game - The Celtics stood pat at the trade deadline, but the Lakers actually got a bit worse when they traded Lou Williams.   They are next to the last in the West and the Celtics might be tempted to underestimate them but that would be a mistake.  The Celtics have to come out and play as though they are playing the Warriors and not let the Lakers gain any confidence.

Officiating - Officiating is a factor in every single game played in the NBA.  Every crew has their own biases and their own way of officiating and many times it affects the way the game is played.  Kobe once made the comment in an interview that he didn't know how the Lakers won game 7 of the 2010 Finals.   It's very simple.  After the referees allowed both teams to play in the first 3 quarters with the Lakers shooting 16 free throws to 11 for the Celtics, they called the 4th quarter completely one sided with the Lakers shooting 21 free throws to the Celtics.  Hopefully they will call this one fairly and let them play. 
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: csfansince60s on March 02, 2017, 09:09:01 PM
TP FLCELTSFAN!

Lala land.....let's do them up.

Go Cs!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Jon Niednagel on March 02, 2017, 09:11:57 PM
Go get 'em Cs!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 02, 2017, 09:14:41 PM
TP for csfansince60s for being the first to post in the game thread!!

BEAT LA!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!! 
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 02, 2017, 09:17:53 PM
Go Celts!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: CelticsFan166 on March 02, 2017, 09:21:22 PM
Eww. Lakers.

Let's get this one.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Denis998 on March 02, 2017, 09:29:59 PM
Usually this should be a highlight game of the NBA season. Too bad the Lakers are trash and it doesn't even warrant a national game on ESPN or TNT
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 02, 2017, 09:38:31 PM
LA Tankers    ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Eddie20 on March 02, 2017, 09:40:19 PM
Black is a decent defender, but who's the best defender out of the other 4 starters? Talk about a bunch of turnstiles.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hpantazo on March 02, 2017, 09:46:47 PM
I'm looking forward to watching Ivica Zubac in action tomorrow night!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 02, 2017, 09:50:55 PM
Black is a decent defender, but who's the best defender out of the other 4 starters? Talk about a bunch of turnstiles.

Bunch of baffle gates imo.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: celticslove on March 02, 2017, 09:55:43 PM
hoping this wont be a trap game
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: slamtheking on March 02, 2017, 10:32:29 PM
TP FL - great thread as always.   looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt -  a victory even sweeter than beating Bron
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 02, 2017, 11:29:39 PM
I am not sure what number poster I am on this thread, but I suspect it is not first.  ;D

Many thanks flc for a great thread. I love the old times pix at the top. Tp as ever for you.

Celtics win walking away. We will see Mickey by the middle of the fourth quarter. ;D

Gooooooooooooooooo Celtics!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Monkhouse on March 03, 2017, 12:01:36 AM
TP to FLCeltsFan!

Always a pleasure having someone like you on the boards.

It really true is a blessing.

Having said that, this should be a easy one.

Brown vs Ingram, who you got?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SparzWizard on March 03, 2017, 12:56:04 AM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: apc on March 03, 2017, 10:21:45 AM
I Would love to see Brown and Ingram going at each other.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 03, 2017, 10:24:30 AM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

So sweeping them this year = Banner 18 this June?  8)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:54:50 AM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

Possibility of a total letdown is always possible when dealing with such a poor basketball team like the Lakers .  A tanking squad.



Lakers  are in the PLAY HARD nothing to lose mindset , relaxed , home court ,  Celtics off time schedule and I think are often apt to play down to teams like this. 

Hopefully Marcus , Jalen and Crowder don't mess around.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 02:17:25 PM
TP FL - great thread as always.   looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt -  a victory even sweeter than beating Bron
Not for me.  The Cavs are the EC enemy to beat.  Lakers are nobodies.

That said, there's the "game within the game" competition between front offices:  I want to see Jaylen Brown have a better game than Brandon Ingram and Marcus Smart have a better game than Julius Randle.   ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: OhioGreen on March 03, 2017, 02:42:46 PM
Guaranteed win tonite.....LA in must not win mode(to preserve their top 3 draft pick). 
The other nite they were kickin' Hornets butts by about 9 with a minute left in the third quarter, and then inexplicably(well not really)took out their starters and didn't bring them but a couple of them back until only 3 minutes left in the game.....now DOWN by 5, and lost!  Play good, but make sure you lose!
Think they'll keep it close before purposely tanking at the end!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 02:50:31 PM
Magic has no scruples about losing on purpose .   I hope eventually the NBA does something that punishes or makes teams not likely to dump their vet players in order to move up in the draft.

We waste nearly a half season anymore watching teams that are not competing
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Humble G on March 03, 2017, 03:09:45 PM
TP FL - great thread as always.   looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt -  a victory even sweeter than beating Bron
Not for me.  The Cavs are the EC enemy to beat.  Lakers are nobodies.

That said, there's the "game within the game" competition between front offices:  I want to see Jaylen Brown have a better game than Brandon Ingram and Marcus Smart have a better game than Julius Randle.   ;)

To that point I kinda want IT and crowder to rest...even though its not the most opportune time.

Smart,Bradley,Brown, JJ,Horford starting would give Brown/Smart some good burn time plus another chance for Bradley to knock off any rust left over AND to try and feed Horford, build off the momentum from Cleveland. If we are not adding anybody, we need to take the time and opportunity to get this team to compete at their highest level
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: OhioGreen on March 03, 2017, 04:09:18 PM
TP FL - great thread as always.   looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt -  a victory even sweeter than beating Bron
Not for me.  The Cavs are the EC enemy to beat.  Lakers are nobodies.

That said, there's the "game within the game" competition between front offices:  I want to see Jaylen Brown have a better game than Brandon Ingram and Marcus Smart have a better game than Julius Randle.   ;)

To that point I kinda want IT and crowder to rest...even though its not the most opportune time.

Smart,Bradley,Brown, JJ,Horford starting would give Brown/Smart some good burn time plus another chance for Bradley to knock off any rust left over AND to try and feed Horford, build off the momentum from Cleveland. If we are not adding anybody, we need to take the time and opportunity to get this team to compete at their highest level
Game vs. Clev WAS their highest level----and barely squeaked one out against the Love-less Cavs AT HOME!  It was a great, exciting game, but hardly one to convince me that we stand any kind of chance against them, healthy, and in a 7 game series!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: greece66 on March 03, 2017, 06:05:16 PM
24th!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 06:12:49 PM
24th!

Woo hoo

Our good luck charm is here !
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SparzWizard on March 03, 2017, 09:49:19 PM
A Lakers win here isn't that bad in terms of the draft race right? Lol Hoping Brooklyn loses tonight too!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: blink on March 03, 2017, 10:06:50 PM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

I am worried about this being a trap game as well.  C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron.  C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight.  LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 03, 2017, 10:10:48 PM
Gerald Green available to play tonight.   Tyler Zeller out with an illness. 
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Denis998 on March 03, 2017, 10:27:31 PM
The lakers are so screwed, They are going to be paying Deng + Mozzy 30+ million for the 3 years. They have been dropped from the rotation since Magic became GM. (the right descision IMO, develop the young guys and all)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 10:37:29 PM
Would really like to see a blowout tonight. Get our main guys some rest with the playoffs coming up.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Denis998 on March 03, 2017, 10:43:52 PM
did IT just travel there directly talking to the ref lol?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 10:45:10 PM
Would really like to see a blowout tonight. Get our main guys some rest with the playoffs coming up.

I ll settle for a win .
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 10:46:27 PM
This isn't going to be a defensive battle.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 10:46:32 PM
What's with us and shooting a ton of threes against LA teams this year? lol At least they're going in right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 10:46:40 PM
5 of our first 6 shots are 3's.  I'm glad they're falling but I hope that trend doesn't continue.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: danglertx on March 03, 2017, 10:47:39 PM
I predict that if we keep up this 3pt shooting % we will win this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 10:48:45 PM
I predict that if we keep up this 3pt shooting % we will win this game.

Seems like a solid prediction.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 10:50:23 PM
Lol Amir.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 03, 2017, 10:50:33 PM
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 10:50:36 PM
Amir took Steph's shoes  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on March 03, 2017, 10:50:58 PM
Amir with 2 threes already and forcing a jump ball
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 10:51:29 PM
Amir is going off!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 10:51:30 PM
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.

Timed it under 30 seconds now
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 10:52:12 PM
Amir heat check on threes
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 03, 2017, 10:52:24 PM
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.

Timed it under 30 seconds now

Lol
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 10:53:33 PM
Let's see what Brown's going to give us
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 10:53:33 PM
This isn't going to be a defensive battle.

Lakers would rather not play "defense " .....that's an offensive word to them
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 10:54:50 PM
I don't how that isn't a [dang] offensive foul. Literally bulled him over
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 10:54:53 PM
I don't understand going small here. Randle is too big for Crowder to defend.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 10:55:39 PM
That shot looked good tho
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 10:56:11 PM
I don't how that isn't a [dang] offensive foul. Literally bulled him over

Must be a special Laker call.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 10:57:32 PM
So they call that offensive foul, but don't call the foul on IT. they lucky they called that
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 10:58:03 PM
Love Jaylen going right at Ingram.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: blink on March 03, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Love Jaylen going right at Ingram.

me too.  stay aggressive and take the ball to the hoop when it is there
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:04:31 PM
I like this rotation so much better than what we've been doing lately.

Playing Smart with JB and Young instead of Rozier and putting Al in the game with the bench.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:04:46 PM
Young getting the call instead of Rozier.  Maybe Brad finally got tired of Rozier's poor play of late.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:04:46 PM
I hope Zizic is as good as Zubac!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:05:25 PM
I like this rotation so much better than what we've been doing lately.

Playing Smart with JB and Young instead of Rozier and putting Al in the game with the bench.

Yeah .....me too.

Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 11:06:24 PM
This is when I get p---ed off at the Celtics. If nobody is creating offense at least rotate it around more or try and give it up to Jaylen Brown because he has a huge mismatch on offense. D'Angelo Russel is not a good defender
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:06:29 PM
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!


He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:06:47 PM
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.

Timed it under 30 seconds now

I think your watch is fast.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SparzWizard on March 03, 2017, 11:07:16 PM
[dang] Olynyk is a liability out there.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:07:22 PM
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!


He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.

Zizic have a 3 pointer?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:07:43 PM
Young getting the call instead of Rozier.  Maybe Brad finally got tired of Rozier's poor play of late.

I like it. Puts more shooters and size around Smart. We actually have a pretty big lineup out there right now with Smart, Young, Brown, KO, and Horford.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:07:53 PM
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!


He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.

I think Zizic will at some toughness up front for The Celtics next year.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:07:58 PM
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.

Timed it under 30 seconds now

I think your watch is fast.

 ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:08:49 PM
Young getting the call instead of Rozier.  Maybe Brad finally got tired of Rozier's poor play of late.

I like it. Puts more shooters and size around Smart. We actually have a pretty big lineup out there right now with Smart, Young, Brown, KO, and Horford.

I like that size line up which also has a lot of quickness.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:09:07 PM
...that's a goaltend, refs
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:09:20 PM
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!


He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.

Zizic have a 3 pointer?

Has to
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:09:22 PM
How is that not goaltending?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:09:32 PM
Young has speed bursts. He needs to play faster, all the time.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:09:37 PM
Remember when people though Clarkson was better than Smart?  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:09:37 PM
No goaltending?  How frickin blind are these refs?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:10:08 PM
BROWN!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:10:12 PM
Awww yeah Jaylen
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:10:15 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 03, 2017, 11:10:15 PM
JAYLEN!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SparzWizard on March 03, 2017, 11:10:28 PM
Wow goaltending there.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:10:47 PM
How is that not goaltending!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:12:34 PM
Al needs to be more involved in this lineup.  Get him involved.  You can run the offense through him.  He's basically been invisible so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:13:25 PM
What is wrong with KO?

Right before the all star break, he was playing the best basketball of his career.

Now it looks like he's playing in penny loafers.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:13:28 PM
So tell me, is Zizic as good of a prospect as Zubac? Because I've really liked the little bit that I've seen of this kid this year. How do they compare style-wise and physically?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:14:01 PM
I want Brown to go off on these chumps
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:15:06 PM
Brad sensed it too.  Great play call out of the timeout.  Got Al in the post and told him to shoot.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:15:23 PM
What is wrong with KO?

Right before the all star break, he was playing the best basketball of his career.

Now it looks like he's playing in penny loafers.

It's frustrating for sure. He's such a good pairing with Smart, who ALWAYS gets him open looks from 3 in the PnR. If his shot would just come back, he'd average 15 easily with the easy looks he gets, just like that transition pass right there to KO from Smart.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 11:15:34 PM
KO should have lobbed that to Brown. He's annoying me right now
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:16:15 PM
What is wrong with KO?

Right before the all star break, he was playing the best basketball of his career.

Now it looks like he's playing in penny loafers.

It's mental with him.    The greats ...put on a game face and go to work .   
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 11:17:08 PM
I mean we see Brown touch the ball once and it's a highlight dunk, but now I need to see Smart pound the ball around while Horford looks lost. Frustrating
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:17:58 PM
I really like Nance. He'd be a great versatile forward off our bench.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 11:18:18 PM
I like Nance Jr
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:19:32 PM
Amir has been really good tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:19:53 PM
I mean we see Brown touch the ball once and it's a highlight dunk, but now I need to see Smart pound the ball around while Horford looks lost. Frustrating

Brown needs more offensive touches that's for sure.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:20:07 PM
I'm not real impressed with Randle.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:20:25 PM
I really like Nance. He'd be a great versatile forward off our bench.

Agreed. He's really annoying to play against, which is one of my favorite traits for a player to have
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:20:33 PM
I mean we see Brown touch the ball once and it's a highlight dunk, but now I need to see Smart pound the ball around while Horford looks lost. Frustrating

Brown needs more offensive touches that's for sure.

In the post
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 11:21:00 PM
I'm not real impressed with Randle.
Agree. And felt that way last game too
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:21:06 PM
I'm not real impressed with Randle.


Tries to do too much. He's a hotdog and can't defend his position.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:21:10 PM
I'm not real impressed with Randle.

I'm glad we have Smart instead of him
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:21:42 PM
Do people really still feel like Ingram has a higher ceiling than Brown after what we've seen this season? The amount that Brown has grown from the beginning of the season to now is just remarkable.

I haven't watched a ton of Ingram, but he doesn't seem to have that fire that Brown has. Brown is ALWAYS aggressive, which is a great personality trait that many actually questioned coming in. Between his intellect/personality and his athletic gifts and work ethic, I think Brown has the better career of the two.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:21:46 PM
Agree on Nance.  One of the only Laker players I like - I actually like him more than Randle.  I'm honestly not impressed with D. Russell at all.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:22:06 PM
I'm not real impressed with Randle.

I'm glad we have Smart instead of him

Tp
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:23:00 PM
I'm not real impressed with Randle.

I'm glad we have Smart instead of him

Smart fits CBS type team better .  Smart is more fun to watch as well.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:23:39 PM
Lol Amir.

These are the games where the thoughts of "Perhaps Amir is a decent fifth starter for us" start to creep up in my mind.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:25:27 PM
Do people really still feel like Ingram has a higher ceiling than Brown after what we've seen this season? The amount that Brown has grown from the beginning of the season to now is just remarkable.

I haven't watched a ton of Ingram, but he doesn't seem to have that fire that Brown has. Brown is ALWAYS aggressive, which is a great personality trait that many actually questioned coming in. Between his intellect/personality and his athletic gifts and work ethic, I think Brown has the better career of the two.

I think people were more impressed with with size and range than what he looks like playing basketball.

Brown looks like a natural. Ingram looks a bit awkward at times.

Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:25:43 PM
Good to have Bradley back on the boards!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:25:54 PM
Maybe Jerebko should be wearing the mask

I got a little scared on that offensive foul
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:25:56 PM
AB looks about back to normal! His shot has looked a bit strong, though.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:26:25 PM
Good to have Bradley back on the boards!

And cutting baseline
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:27:07 PM
Amir Johnson with the heat check 3
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:27:12 PM
Do people really still feel like Ingram has a higher ceiling than Brown after what we've seen this season? The amount that Brown has grown from the beginning of the season to now is just remarkable.

I haven't watched a ton of Ingram, but he doesn't seem to have that fire that Brown has. Brown is ALWAYS aggressive, which is a great personality trait that many actually questioned coming in. Between his intellect/personality and his athletic gifts and work ethic, I think Brown has the better career of the two.

I think people were more impressed with with size and range than what he looks like playing basketball.

Brown looks like a natural. Ingram looks a bit awkward at times.

Brown is getting stronger and stronger . 
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:27:33 PM
GREAT  D by IT there. Good help by AB, too.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:28:27 PM
Russell is an absolutely atrocious defender lol
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 11:29:11 PM
Ha ha swaggy p
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:29:11 PM
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players

And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 03, 2017, 11:29:11 PM
D'Angelo Russell is a pitiful defender.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:29:21 PM
Reminds me of 2nd and 3rd year Avery Bradley.  Great at making backdoor cuts.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: manl_lui on March 03, 2017, 11:30:44 PM
love it when Nick Young is upset, love it even more when we're the ones who are frustrating him...
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:30:47 PM
Tp to everyone in the game thread tonight.  Celtics fans cutting up and talking basketball.  :)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:32:05 PM
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players

And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"

I was just thinking - are there even Laker fans who like Young?  Dude is a terrible player.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:32:50 PM
Near flawless game so far.

But one of the better stats - before these three IT free throws, we had 18 free throw attempts with IT only shooting one of them.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:34:17 PM
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players

And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"

I was just thinking - are there even Laker fans who like Young?  Dude is a terrible player.

They are odd Ball thinkers out there ......they like anything that is convoluted IMO
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:34:36 PM
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:35:06 PM
Swaggyy " no D "
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:35:20 PM
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 11:35:22 PM
Without Kobe, it's like the Lakers play their bench all the time.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:35:50 PM
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players

And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"

I was just thinking - are there even Laker fans who like Young?  Dude is a terrible player.

They are odd Ball thinkers out there ......they like anything that is convoluted IMO

I bet Magic was trying to trade him for anything.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Magic has his work cut out for him. He needs some scrappy defenders.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Trifecta on March 03, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?

James Young and it's not even close for me lol
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:36:59 PM
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?

James
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 03, 2017, 11:37:08 PM
We're going to hang 70 on them in a half lol And that'll be the 2nd game tonight where that has happened.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:37:14 PM
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?

James Young and it's not even close for me lol

James young and he's probably gone at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:37:25 PM
Dear Marcus,

I like your haircut!

Thanks,

Chief
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 03, 2017, 11:37:41 PM
Pretty perfect half.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:39:04 PM
Lakers are tanking , they don't give a rats behind about winning ....their mission is to. Suck
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: MattyIce on March 03, 2017, 11:39:04 PM
wow keep it up! let's blow them out! don't let up
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:39:04 PM
Lakers announcer saying the shooting percentages are almost equal is not looking at 3 point shooting!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: LilRip on March 03, 2017, 11:39:04 PM
Lakers are just terrible aren't they? This is what youth movement looks like.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:40:03 PM
Dear Marcus,

I like your haircut!

Thanks,

Chief

No more Arby's curly fries  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:40:05 PM
We are out rebounding them 22-19.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: saltlover on March 03, 2017, 11:40:05 PM
So... trap game?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:40:28 PM
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.

I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year.  We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health.  Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 03, 2017, 11:41:24 PM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

I am worried about this being a trap game as well.  C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron.  C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight.  LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Then again, maybe not.  ;D

Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!

Recap please.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:41:25 PM
Lakers are just terrible aren't they? This is what youth movement looks like.

At this point they're not even trying to hide that they're tanking. If they were smart, they would have gotten a lesser franchise to tank for them
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:42:14 PM
Free Mickey
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Denis998 on March 03, 2017, 11:42:30 PM
hopefully Jaylen can get a extended run in the 4th
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: LilRip on March 03, 2017, 11:43:09 PM
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.

I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year.  We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health.  Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.

To be fair, Cleveland has been hit with injuries too. U wanna talk about a healthy team, look at GSW. They've been healthy for most of the year, KD's recent injury aside.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 03, 2017, 11:43:18 PM
Ha! Ingram has ZERO points so far.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:43:37 PM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

I am worried about this being a trap game as well.  C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron.  C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight.  LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Then again, maybe not.  ;D

Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!

Recap please.

Think 2008 Game 6  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:46:04 PM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

I am worried about this being a trap game as well.  C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron.  C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight.  LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Then again, maybe not.  ;D

Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!

Recap please.

Think 2008 Game 6  ;D

That was maybe best game ever or at least for a long while! Great game!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 03, 2017, 11:46:20 PM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

I am worried about this being a trap game as well.  C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron.  C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight.  LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Then again, maybe not.  ;D

Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!

Recap please.

Think 2008 Game 6  ;D
Hee,  hee and a tp for you sir.  ;D

When was the last time the celtics blew out a team like this?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 03, 2017, 11:47:27 PM
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.

I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year.  We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health.  Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.

To be fair, Cleveland has been hit with injuries too. U wanna talk about a healthy team, look at GSW. They've been healthy for most of the year, KD's recent injury aside.

True. 

I forget how many games we've had total where all of our key players were available though.  It wasn't much, like 20-25 or so.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: saltlover on March 03, 2017, 11:49:36 PM
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.

I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year.  We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health.  Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.

To be fair, Cleveland has been hit with injuries too. U wanna talk about a healthy team, look at GSW. They've been healthy for most of the year, KD's recent injury aside.

True. 

I forget how many games we've had total where all of our key players were available though.  It wasn't much, like 20-25 or so.

This is the 24th game with our opening day lineup all playing.  Include Smart in there and we're at 21.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 11:51:01 PM
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.

But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.

I am worried about this being a trap game as well.  C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron.  C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight.  LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Then again, maybe not.  ;D

Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!

Recap please.
Celtics defense: outstanding
Lakers defense: terrible
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 03, 2017, 11:51:32 PM
Can we hit 140 for the game? Over or under?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:53:01 PM
Can we hit 140 for the game? Over or under?

Under. I say 125
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: RockinRyA on March 03, 2017, 11:53:31 PM
A blowout is always nice.
A win against the Lakers is always nice.
A blowout win against the Lakers  8)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 03, 2017, 11:53:53 PM
Can we hit 140 for the game? Over or under?

We won't get the chance. We're gonna have Gino time in LA (THAT'S how bad we're beating them) and then Mickey, Rozier, and company will go in and suck
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 03, 2017, 11:55:58 PM
So.....

I visited the Lakers blog as a guest......or rather spy...... ;D

Pathetic.....maybe 5 guys ....upset with former GM and Jim Buss for ignoring IT s plea to join the Lakers .   They ignored IT ......now he is making them pay .
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 03, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not sure I'd even trade the number 5 pick in this year's draft for Ingram.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 03, 2017, 11:58:17 PM
80-49 ha ha
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: saltlover on March 03, 2017, 11:58:32 PM
All starters are in double figures 3 minutes into the third.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 03, 2017, 11:59:50 PM
Not sure I'd even trade the number 5 pick in this year's draft for Ingram.

I think once you get Russel off that team you will be able to see how good Ingram can be. Such a terrible collection of talent over there (as far as chemistry goes) in LA and I think Ingram is the one most hurt by it. I think if you put him in a Celtics uniform he could be very good.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 04, 2017, 12:00:03 AM
All starters are in double figures 3 minutes into the third.

This game is the best kind of pathetic
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 04, 2017, 12:00:35 AM
80-49 ha ha
I love this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: The_Truth on March 04, 2017, 12:00:49 AM
I wanna watch Brown play!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:01:37 AM
Not sure I'd even trade the number 5 pick in this year's draft for Ingram.

I think once you get Russel off that team you will be able to see how good Ingram can be. Such a terrible collection of talent over there (as far as chemistry goes) in LA and I think Ingram is the one most hurt by it. I think if you put him in a Celtics uniform he could be very good.

Yeah, he'd be shoot a ton of open jumpers on The Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:01:40 AM
Pretty amazing how much having AB back helps us out. Would've liked to see us relatively healthy all year to see how many wins we could've racked up. I think we could've hit 60.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:01:56 AM
I wanna watch Brown play!

Me too.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:04:12 AM
Good to see Al getting his groove back.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:05:12 AM
Crowder is so much better at finishing this season.


In years past, I wasn't real sure he could dunk.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Bucketgetter on March 04, 2017, 12:06:18 AM
Brown>Ingram
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 12:06:22 AM
Free Mickey!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 04, 2017, 12:06:48 AM
Wow.  Nice play by IT and Brown!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 04, 2017, 12:06:50 AM
Oh yeah Isaiah setting up Brown
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:06:52 AM
:)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:06:54 AM
Giving the Lakers a bit of "Showtime" on that IT/Brown oop!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 04, 2017, 12:07:24 AM
I'm glad someone knows how to throw a lob to him
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:07:35 AM
Zubac looking pretty good but no rebounds.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:08:02 AM
Crowder is so much better at finishing this season.


In years past, I wasn't real sure he could dunk.

Lol for real. He's so bulky and built that his lift is really limited.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:09:03 AM
Ko, is clueless
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: LilRip on March 04, 2017, 12:09:05 AM
Beautiful alley oop, going off the glass
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:10:57 AM
It's nice to not see Rozier.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: celticslove on March 04, 2017, 12:11:47 AM
Ingram doesnt even want to shoot lol
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:12:33 AM
Bad sequence there.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 04, 2017, 12:12:33 AM
Smart trying to do too much there
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: celticslove on March 04, 2017, 12:13:00 AM
It's nice to not see Rozier.
lol TP!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 04, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
Well if there's a lesson to learn from this game it should be this. If you find Brown cutting good things happen
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:15:48 AM
Good Lord, KO owes Smart an apology letter after killing all of his assists tonight lol

They've ran the pick and pop perfectly at least three times to get KO a wide open look from beyond the arc, yet he just can't finish them.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 04, 2017, 12:17:08 AM
Well Clarkson is killing Smart right now
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:17:11 AM
This team does not like blowouts.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:17:59 AM
Someone needs to tell the Celtics that this game isn't over!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 12:19:20 AM
This team should be embarassed if they let the Lakers win this one after having 31 pt advantage.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:19:21 AM
Well Clarkson is killing Smart right now

Dude is a driver. Swap KO with Mickey and I promise it will stop.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 04, 2017, 12:19:31 AM
Kelly Olynk is the biggest waste of space on the floor. Does he do anything good? If he can't it his 3's he is a huge liability on the floor. Can't play defense, can't rebound, clumsy with the ball and soft as ice cream. Can't wait until he is not on the Celtics next year.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 04, 2017, 12:21:49 AM
All 4 of KO's 3's have been completely wide open.  Inexcusable to miss all 4.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 04, 2017, 12:22:22 AM
Well Clarkson is killing Smart right now

Dude is a driver. Swap KO with Mickey and I promise it will stop.

It will stop, but only because they'll be too busy killing Mickey on post ups to have Clarkson drive the lane
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:22:49 AM
Good Lord, KO is worthless.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 04, 2017, 12:22:51 AM
This team should be embarassed if they let the Lakers win this one after having 31 pt advantage.

I swear if we are on a post with the word "blown" and the numbers 1 and 3...  >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 04, 2017, 12:23:05 AM
Why oh why does Brad keep useless Olynk in the game?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 04, 2017, 12:23:27 AM
OMG when Olynyk plays bad he plays terrible, but when he's hitting he's so key to this team
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 04, 2017, 12:23:32 AM
So we're squandering the lead and Brad puts in Rozier?  What?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:24:24 AM
Good Lord, KO is worthless.

His play hit an extreme low tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:24:32 AM
Kelly is killing us and now the Rozier!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:25:43 AM
Olynyk is infuriating.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: LilRip on March 04, 2017, 12:26:32 AM
TBH, I really hate seeing Rozier on the floor. I think we're better off playing James Young.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:26:56 AM
Eh, these things happen when you're leading that big over a crappy team like this. You let your foot off of the gas, and they come back a bit. We're still up 15. Hopefully the young guys can keep this a big lead to let the starters get rest.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:28:51 AM
Jaylen going for a triple double!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:29:03 AM
That a boy, Big Al! Good to see him back with the playoffs coming up. We'll need him to score.

Smart going for that 5 x5 - 7 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 4 stls, and 4 TOs  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 12:29:15 AM
Jaylen broke their backs
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 12:29:21 AM
Eh, these things happen when you're leading that big over a crappy team like this. You let your foot off of the gas, and they come back a bit. We're still up 15. Hopefully the young guys can keep this a big lead to let the starters get rest.

Yeah, but when a single player is responsible for that certain run.....
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:29:30 AM
Smart and Brown is going to be such a beastly duo in a couple of years.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:29:42 AM
Marcus and Jaylen are going to he a delight to watch for years.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 04, 2017, 12:30:12 AM
OMG Jaylen!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:30:20 AM
How did Jaylen do that?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:30:21 AM
Wow! !
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 04, 2017, 12:30:34 AM
That was a hell of a finish by Brown.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:31:05 AM
Rookie of the year! !
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:31:09 AM
OMG, how in the world did Brown get that to go?!

Look how good this kid is in the transition game! Once we up our D back again and start forcing more TOs again, this kid is going to KILL!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:31:15 AM
Jaylen broke their backs

That was incredible!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:32:13 AM
Eh, these things happen when you're leading that big over a crappy team like this. You let your foot off of the gas, and they come back a bit. We're still up 15. Hopefully the young guys can keep this a big lead to let the starters get rest.

Yeah, but when a single player is responsible for that certain run.....

It happens. Smart let down his defensive intensity a bit being up that big. It's natural. We're still winning, so that's all that matters.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on March 04, 2017, 12:32:13 AM
[dang] Jaylen!  Dare I say a little Jordanesque*


*he's not as good etc etc 15 second fart noise
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 12:32:28 AM
Why oh why does Brad keep useless Olynk in the game?
B/c Zeller out
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: LilRip on March 04, 2017, 12:32:36 AM
Jaylen Brown! Amazing circus finish!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: JOMVP on March 04, 2017, 12:33:12 AM
Its amazing to see the game clicking for Jaylen. He's further along than I thought he would be at this time. Once he gets that mid-range game going, watch out!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:33:26 AM
Jaylen making hustle plays up 23!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:33:41 AM
OMG Jaylen!!!!!

Put him on Sportscenter. Let them know the Rookie of the Year plays for the Celtics.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:33:53 AM
[dang] Jaylen!  Dare I say a little Jordanesque*


*he's not as good etc etc 15 second fart noise

That was Jordanesque.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 04, 2017, 12:34:33 AM
OMG Jaylen!!!!!

Put him on Sportscenter. Let them know the Rookie of the Year plays for the Celtics.

Yeah I think it's ridiculous he didn't make the rising stars game and probably isn't in the top 10 of the NBA's Rookie Ladder
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 04, 2017, 12:35:59 AM
The Lakers have 5 points in the last 6 minutes.  I'll take it
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:37:52 AM
How many alley-oops have we had tonight? lol
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 12:38:25 AM
That should have been a technical on Russell
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:39:30 AM
That should have been a technical on Russell

Should have.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 12:41:35 AM
LA bench is better than their starters: Nance, Clarkson, Mosgov
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 12:42:51 AM
Why is Brad still not pulling out AB out of the game? Sit him out now before he gets unexpectedly hurt. This game is already on the books.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:42:51 AM
Ko is a -13 tonight.  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:42:54 AM
LA bench is better than their starters: Nance, Clarkson, Mosgov

A feature of tanking teams.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on March 04, 2017, 12:42:54 AM
LA bench is better than their starters: Nance, Clarkson, Mosgov

Zubac
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:43:41 AM
Why is Brad still not pulling out AB out of the game? Sit him out now before he gets unexpectedly hurt. This game is already on the books.

Yeah, he should be sitting at this point....
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 04, 2017, 12:43:42 AM
Marcus and Jaylen are going to he a delight to watch for years.

Add Fultz .....it will lethal
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:44:58 AM
JJ getting his shot back is very good to see, too. We'll need it if KO's shot doesn't come back soon.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 04, 2017, 12:46:02 AM
Why is Brad still not pulling out AB out of the game? Sit him out now before he gets unexpectedly hurt. This game is already on the books.

Getting him game reps to get his rhythm back. He was out a long time.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:48:31 AM
Fun game, nice win!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 04, 2017, 12:48:50 AM
Great game from the C's.  Few things are better than a win over the Lakers.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: liam on March 04, 2017, 12:49:09 AM
Good game. Fairly relaxing.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Chief on March 04, 2017, 12:49:14 AM
Fun game to watch!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: max215 on March 04, 2017, 12:49:42 AM
JJ getting his shot back is very good to see, too. We'll need it if KO's shot doesn't come back soon.

He hasn't missed a shot since getting rid of the mask.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 04, 2017, 12:49:48 AM
Ingram -0 points

Brown -   16 points
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: konkmv on March 04, 2017, 12:51:25 AM
Brown smart and the 2 nets picks are the future
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 12:52:25 AM
Ingram -0 points

Brown -   16 points

Ingram - 25 minutes
Brown - 22 minutes

Brown crushed him in every categories, aside from the assist which is not that much since Ingram only have 2.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: nickagneta on March 04, 2017, 12:53:53 AM
Great win. The starters were excellent. Smart, Jerebko and especially Brown were awesome off the bench. Olynyn and the rest of the bench kinda sucked but played well enough to hold the league and rest the rest of the players. We beat LA. All is great in Celtic Nation.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 12:54:48 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)

Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: jambr380 on March 04, 2017, 12:56:28 AM
Great to beat the Lakers and also great not to have to stress out until the very end. I love entertaining basketball and the Cs have been good in close games, but sometimes it is just nice to get an easy W.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 12:56:28 AM
Ingram -0 points

Brown -   16 points
Love it.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 04, 2017, 12:57:42 AM
Ingram -0 points

Brown -   16 points

Ingram - 25 minutes
Brown - 22 minutes

Brown crushed him in every categories, aside from the assist which is not that much since Ingram only have 2.

Ingram also crushed him in fouls, 5 to 0
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: nickagneta on March 04, 2017, 01:05:35 AM
There is not a rookie I would rather have om this team besides Jaylen Brown. Rookie ladder be [dang]ed. Last two minutes of a game, close game, result is important, there is no other rookie in this league I want playing for my team be ause of his ability to play and star on both ends of the court than Jaylen Brown. In three years he will be seen as the best player taken in this draft.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Redz on March 04, 2017, 01:09:04 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)

Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.

Good idea
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 04, 2017, 01:15:44 AM
Ingram -0 points

Brown -   16 points

Ingram - 25 minutes
Brown - 22 minutes

Brown crushed him in every categories, aside from the assist which is not that much since Ingram only have 2.

Ingram led in one catagory ......personal fouls .....5 ....I believe ...LOL .......oh he got punked ...knocked down by 5 ' 9 IT

Ingram.....MEH
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: KGs Knee on March 04, 2017, 01:16:54 AM
Ugh...totally forgot the game was tonight, meant to DVR it.

Stupid job making me miss important stuff like Celtics games.

None the less, great win against the hated Lakers.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 04, 2017, 01:19:26 AM
Jaylen is learning with MEN who play the correct way For a team sport.

Ingram .....is being schooled by Luke Walton , Swaggy P , and a bunch of spoiled Laker brats ....with no discipline.

Only Nance and Zubuc ....play team ball and defense
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Denis998 on March 04, 2017, 01:21:32 AM
Jaylen is learning with MEN who play the correct way For a team sport.

Ingram .....is being schooled by Luke Walton , Swaggy P , and a bunch of spoiled Laker brats ....with no discipline.

Only Nance and Zubuc ....play team ball and defense
I wouldn't have it any other way :D
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SparzWizard on March 04, 2017, 02:13:26 AM
It's been a decade since we swept the Lakers....and YAAAAAS we finally did!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: bopna on March 04, 2017, 02:30:03 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)

Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.

Wonder what the motivation will be...
Baseball has HCA regardless of regular season record why can't the NBA do the same.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: kraidstar on March 04, 2017, 04:49:38 AM
The Lakers have 5 points in the last 6 minutes.  I'll take it

Two games in a row where Rozier was on the court during a huge scoring drought for the other team.

I love his athleticism and instincts. He finds loose balls.

Tonight he looked like he was pressing less, which is great. He has a lot of potential, the game just needs to slow down for him a bit so he can utilize that nasty first step and that defensive agility.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: j804 on March 04, 2017, 04:57:04 AM
There is not a rookie I would rather have om this team besides Jaylen Brown. Rookie ladder be [dang]ed. Last two minutes of a game, close game, result is important, there is no other rookie in this league I want playing for my team be ause of his ability to play and star on both ends of the court than Jaylen Brown. In three years he will be seen as the best player taken in this draft.
Strong words but I agree JB a has been awesome I can't wait to see him in the playoffs. We'll see but I feel like with his make up the moment won't be too big for him.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: RockinRyA on March 04, 2017, 06:09:14 AM
I don't want to make predictions on what will Brown eventually be, but for now I am glad he is playing solidly for a playoff team playing important minutes. I mean, some experts labeled him as a high chance for bust, or a reach, or  an athlete not a basketball player, so my expectations for him was a bit low and that if he would show signs it won't be this year. So I'm glad that he is contributing well this season.

I feel in him the same thing I feel during Smart's first season. That feeling that if for example a playoff game against Cleveland with 2 mins in the game Crowder fouls out and Stevens inserts him, I would have no problem with it.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 04, 2017, 06:42:17 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)

Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.

Wonder what the motivation will be...
Baseball has HCA regardless of regular season record why can't the NBA do the same.

People are paying for the All-Star weekend. Maybe Silver should fine every players and coaches if they don't put up an entertaining show. Kinda like what Stern did to Pops when he decided to rest his big 3 against Lebron and the Heat.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on March 04, 2017, 08:09:03 AM
GREAT WIN C's!!

Magic and Kobe are like this after the crushing defeat at home

(http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Magic-and-Kobe.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 04, 2017, 08:12:22 AM
GREAT WIN C's!!

Magic and Kobe are like this after the crushing defeat at home

(http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Magic-and-Kobe.jpg)

Lakers played no defense. It was really pathetic watching Russell watch Bradley back door cutting for dunks. Lakers have problems that even Magic can't fix quickly.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Sketch5 on March 04, 2017, 08:25:54 AM
GREAT WIN C's!!

Magic and Kobe are like this after the crushing defeat at home

(http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Magic-and-Kobe.jpg)

Lakers played no defense. It was really pathetic watching Russell watch Bradley back door cutting for dunks. Lakers have problems that even Magic can't fix quickly.

Magic's only job right now is to get a top 3 pick, thats why they got rid of Williams, less ability to score.

But the way the front office has been, it could be a while before they're any good again. PG13 may go over, but he might be the only one in next few years. Even if the C's just draft the next two picks and no trades or FA's, we're still in a WAY better position than LA as of right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 04, 2017, 08:49:21 AM
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .

Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of  feel good spokes person .  Has been given the drafting and personnel power.  The brothers are not the happy campers.

Lakers front office is a time bomb .
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: D Dub on March 04, 2017, 09:12:08 AM
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .

Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of  feel good spokes person .  Has been given the drafting and personnel power.  The brothers are not the happy campers.

Lakers front office is a time bomb .

Isn't it great?  They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time. 
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: A Future of Stevens on March 04, 2017, 09:21:46 AM
Holy hot garbage batman, Ingram was awful yesterday. The only thing he was able to do was collect fouls, although he did play more minutes than Brown.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 04, 2017, 09:22:31 AM
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .

Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of  feel good spokes person .  Has been given the drafting and personnel power.  The brothers are not the happy campers.

Lakers front office is a time bomb .

Isn't it great?  They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time.

It is great but yet players like George want to go there???
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: footey on March 04, 2017, 09:43:11 AM
Lakers will be a playoff team next year if they draft Alonzo Ball. Need his leadership.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 04, 2017, 09:48:34 AM
Lakers will be a playoff team next year if they draft Alonzo Ball. Need his leadership.

So they are going from the dumpster to a playoff team in the West next year huh? Did Lonzo Ball's dad tell you that?
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 10:09:38 AM
Holy hot garbage batman, Ingram was awful yesterday. The only thing he was able to do was collect fouls, although he did play more minutes than Brown.
Worse than I expected. He has bad body language out there as if to say:  "I know I should be better than this."
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 04, 2017, 10:23:09 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)

Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.

Wonder what the motivation will be...
Baseball has HCA regardless of regular season record why can't the NBA do the same.
but mlb has regrets and will probably change this.

it turned out that trying to give meaning to a single, meaningless game by negating what a superior team has worked all season to achieve (best record) does not sit well with players, coaches, and owners.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 04, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .

Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of  feel good spokes person .  Has been given the drafting and personnel power.  The brothers are not the happy campers.

Lakers front office is a time bomb .

Isn't it great?  They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time.

It is great but yet players like George want to go there???

Players that want to be on the Lakers or Clippers TODAY , not the guys of 20-30 years ago , well you really got to scratch your head .  What is there true focus. Are they interested in Hollywood , glamour,  Kardashians ,  parties , TV contracts .....WHY is basketball itself  low on the totem pole of Priority .

Winning is second to living a celebrity party sunshine 24-7 lifestyle .  So.....if everybody was like this who is going to care about the sport and putting in the effort to hang a banner.

Lakers today is a day care unit for spoiled basketball players .

Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: More Banners on March 04, 2017, 11:25:19 AM
I was so proud of myself for staying up for the game (a tradition started when I was a kid and my mom didn't make me go to bed!), but switched channels with them up 30 for a sec to catch some women's curling while awaiting Mickey Time, and switched back to find the lead cut in half in like 4 minutes.

Looks like Walton did a wholesale subbing, middle-school style, almost as a disciplinary thing for poor effort, and the C's saw the subs and misinterpreted the move as raising the white flag?

Nice to see the lakers get creamed any time. That Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.bag Brian Shaw is still there as an assistant. I still hate that guy.
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 04, 2017, 11:37:47 AM
I was so proud of myself for staying up for the game (a tradition started when I was a kid and my mom didn't make me go to bed!), but switched channels with them up 30 for a sec to catch some women's curling while awaiting Mickey Time, and switched back to find the lead cut in half in like 4 minutes.

Looks like Walton did a wholesale subbing, middle-school style, almost as a disciplinary thing for poor effort, and the C's saw the subs and misinterpreted the move as raising the white flag?

Nice to see the lakers get creamed any time. That ****bag Brian Shaw is still there as an assistant. I still hate that guy.
The wholesale 5-for-5 subbing is what got them back into the game.  Walton was clever, but also I like their bench better than their starters with Clarkson and Nance especially. The starting young core of Russell, Ingram, Randle is not nearly as good as Minny, Milwaukee or even Philly for that matter. Meanwhile they have "boat anchors" in Deng and Mosgov. Good luck Magic!!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: cltc5 on March 04, 2017, 12:09:53 PM
Missed the game but nice win!
Title: Re: Celtics (39-22) at Lakers (19-42) Game #62 3/3/17
Post by: tazzmaniac on March 04, 2017, 02:26:48 PM
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .

Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of  feel good spokes person .  Has been given the drafting and personnel power.  The brothers are not the happy campers.

Lakers front office is a time bomb .

Isn't it great?  They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time.

It is great but yet players like George want to go there???

Players that want to be on the Lakers or Clippers TODAY , not the guys of 20-30 years ago , well you really got to scratch your head .  What is there true focus. Are they interested in Hollywood , glamour,  Kardashians ,  parties , TV contracts .....WHY is basketball itself  low on the totem pole of Priority .

Winning is second to living a celebrity party sunshine 24-7 lifestyle .  So.....if everybody was like this who is going to care about the sport and putting in the effort to hang a banner.

Lakers today is a day care unit for spoiled basketball players .
There are a lot of players from California.  George grew up outside of Los Angeles.  If he doesn't stay with the Pacers, it makes sense that he'd want to return home.  If we make the ECF and lose a close series to the Cavs, maybe he'd seriously consider us.  But if we get bounced in the 1st or 2nd round, I don't see why he would. 

That being said, the Lakers really haven't been a free agent draw.  They were Melo's 3rd choice.  They didn't get close to getting Aldridge, Jordan, DeRozen.   They had to settle for overpaying for Deng and Mozgov.  I do think putting Magic in charge has a chance to change their narrative but not if the Buss children fighting gets out of control.