Trap game, especially since IT is not playing. Can't take them lightly at all.Cripes. Doesnt some one always post this sentiment each and every game the Celtics play against a poorer opponent?
FIRST!
I did it! I really, really did it!
I wanna thank my mom, God...
Trap game, especially since IT is not playing. Can't take them lightly at all.
Avery MUST guard Jeremy Lin or we'll lose...I've been saying that he's the best player on the nets and they've won 4 games since his return....also for next year's pick we should hipe hat Jeremy leaves Brooklyn
Boy, really going out on a limb there, hwangjini. ;DTrap game, especially since IT is not playing. Can't take them lightly at all.Cripes. Doesnt some one always post this sentiment each and every game the Celtics play against a poorer opponent?
The Celtics will win. My prediction.
He's really the best player on their team. I'd like them to trade Lin before moving Lopez (nets with lopez isn't as good as nets with Lin)Avery MUST guard Jeremy Lin or we'll lose...I've been saying that he's the best player on the nets and they've won 4 games since his return....also for next year's pick we should hipe hat Jeremy leaves Brooklyn
Love hipe hats.
No way they trade him though. When they trade away Brook this summer they will only have 43 million in guaranteed salary for next year.
He's really the best player on their team. I'd like them to trade Lin before moving Lopez (nets with lopez isn't as good as nets with Lin)Avery MUST guard Jeremy Lin or we'll lose...I've been saying that he's the best player on the nets and they've won 4 games since his return....also for next year's pick we should hipe hat Jeremy leaves Brooklyn
Love hipe hats.
No way they trade him though. When they trade away Brook this summer they will only have 43 million in guaranteed salary for next year.
Gpod points. However Lin plays the best when the center doesn't clog up the paint (which Lopez exactly does). Iirc Lin really gets running when the coach gives him a run and gun style of offense and the center is usually Justin Hamilton rather than Lopez (not saying Lopez is bad and affects the team but I think Lin wouldn't be affected as much without him than the other way round in terms of wins).He's really the best player on their team. I'd like them to trade Lin before moving Lopez (nets with lopez isn't as good as nets with Lin)Avery MUST guard Jeremy Lin or we'll lose...I've been saying that he's the best player on the nets and they've won 4 games since his return....also for next year's pick we should hipe hat Jeremy leaves Brooklyn
Love hipe hats.
No way they trade him though. When they trade away Brook this summer they will only have 43 million in guaranteed salary for next year.
Is that really true, though? There's no doubt that the Nets with Lopez and no Lin are an awful team, but there's nothing to suggest that a Brooklyn team with Lin but without Lopez is any better. Lopez has missed 6 games this season and they're 0-6 in those games (that sample size is too small to draw any definite conclusions from regarding Lopez' value, though, especially since all 6 games were against playoff teams), so it's not as if there are wins to point to to say that they are good without him. If they shut Lopez down in April again (assuming Lin stays healthy) we might be able to get a decent sample size to see if Nets with Lin but no Lopez is better than Nets with Lopez but no Lin, but until then there's nothing to suggest that Lin is more important to winning than Lopez (all we can see is that Lopez isn't enough)
If Brooklyn gets rid of either Lin or Lopez next year, they should be truly awful yet again. Even if they keep both (barring any big additions) they should be an awful team.
Sneaky important game tonight in terms of both our playoff seeding and draft position.Yes it is important, also for consistency. They need to continue the trend of consistently beating marginal teams (Bulls, Lakers, Wolves), and sometimes beating elite teams (Warriors, Cavs).
This would be a nice one for Jaylen to go off in so those Nets fans what they're missing. Overall I think we guard the 3-point line well enough to get this done even without Isaiah.
Gpod points. However Lin plays the best when the center doesn't clog up the paint (which Lopez exactly does). Iirc Lin really gets running when the coach gives him a run and gun style of offense and the center is usually Justin Hamilton rather than Lopez (not saying Lopez is bad and affects the team but I think Lin wouldn't be affected as much without him than the other way round in terms of wins).He's really the best player on their team. I'd like them to trade Lin before moving Lopez (nets with lopez isn't as good as nets with Lin)Avery MUST guard Jeremy Lin or we'll lose...I've been saying that he's the best player on the nets and they've won 4 games since his return....also for next year's pick we should hipe hat Jeremy leaves Brooklyn
Love hipe hats.
No way they trade him though. When they trade away Brook this summer they will only have 43 million in guaranteed salary for next year.
Is that really true, though? There's no doubt that the Nets with Lopez and no Lin are an awful team, but there's nothing to suggest that a Brooklyn team with Lin but without Lopez is any better. Lopez has missed 6 games this season and they're 0-6 in those games (that sample size is too small to draw any definite conclusions from regarding Lopez' value, though, especially since all 6 games were against playoff teams), so it's not as if there are wins to point to to say that they are good without him. If they shut Lopez down in April again (assuming Lin stays healthy) we might be able to get a decent sample size to see if Nets with Lin but no Lopez is better than Nets with Lopez but no Lin, but until then there's nothing to suggest that Lin is more important to winning than Lopez (all we can see is that Lopez isn't enough)
If Brooklyn gets rid of either Lin or Lopez next year, they should be truly awful yet again. Even if they keep both (barring any big additions) they should be an awful team.
It would be embarrassing to loose this game. Everybody beats the Nets...Lin or not. We're a playoff team right? Playoff teams win the games they should win.
So why do I not feel good about this game?
The Celtics won't necessarily have to replace 29 points per game. If they clamp down on defense, which they are perfectly capable of, then they can win without scoring as much.It would be embarrassing to loose this game. Everybody beats the Nets...Lin or not. We're a playoff team right? Playoff teams win the games they should win.
So why do I not feel good about this game?
You don't feel good because our scorer is out and someone needs to replace 29 points per game but it will be okay.
The Celtics won't necessarily have to replace 29 points per game. If they clamp down on defense, which they are perfectly capable of, then they can win without scoring as much.It would be embarrassing to loose this game. Everybody beats the Nets...Lin or not. We're a playoff team right? Playoff teams win the games they should win.
So why do I not feel good about this game?
You don't feel good because our scorer is out and someone needs to replace 29 points per game but it will be okay.
CSN posted the statistic that the Celtics are +10.2 with Isaiah in the starting lineup, but they are +14.4 with Marcus in the starting lineup. It's not his scoring that makes the difference. It's his defense.
It would be embarrassing to loose this game. Everybody beats the Nets...Lin or not. We're a playoff team right? Playoff teams win the games they should win.
So why do I not feel good about this game?
Boy, really going out on a limb there, hwangjini. ;DTrap game, especially since IT is not playing. Can't take them lightly at all.Cripes. Doesnt some one always post this sentiment each and every game the Celtics play against a poorer opponent?
The Celtics will win. My prediction.
ha, ha, ha. a tp for you surferdad. yep, i am known for my daring and bravado. no gamble is too risky for me!!!!! indeed, i also predict that the celtics will score more points tonight than the nets!Boy, really going out on a limb there, hwangjini. ;DTrap game, especially since IT is not playing. Can't take them lightly at all.Cripes. Doesnt some one always post this sentiment each and every game the Celtics play against a poorer opponent?
The Celtics will win. My prediction.
Remarkable that grampa Foye is still in this league. Remember that 2006 draft?
http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2006.html
me too!!! i just picked another up yesterday. ;DAvery MUST guard Jeremy Lin or we'll lose...I've been saying that he's the best player on the nets and they've won 4 games since his return....also for next year's pick we should hipe hat Jeremy leaves Brooklyn
Love hipe hats.
No way they trade him though. When they trade away Brook this summer they will only have 43 million in guaranteed salary for next year.
almost tip off folks! and i actually can watch the game tonight! ;DMe too. Missed big chunks of the WC trip.
almost tip off folks! and i actually can watch the game tonight! ;D
Nets are just out working the Celtics at this point...
It seems like Crowder's been rebounding much better recently
Like usual Smart makes amazing defensive plays... too bad his offense didn't show up today :(i know. the shots he is missing arent even close. he looks like me out there when he shoots. ;D
So Ian Eagle is not with the Nets commentary today. He's one of my favorite in the league.
The Nets crew just compared Kelly to Laimbeer. LOL
The Nets crew just compared Kelly to Laimbeer. LOL
Kelly O'Jordan tonight!He had a good stint. Jerebko and Green getting some minutes.
Terrible game so far. Bricks after bricks for both teams.
Terrible game so far. Bricks after bricks for both teams.
Hi guys. Who's winning the match?
Hi guys. Who's winning the match?
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?
If this game was a horse they'd shoot it.
Hi guys. Who's winning the match?
No it4, so our offense is not good.
And their team is not good.
So fortunately, we have a 5 point lead. 33-28
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?
It's like he can only get kick out corner threes or transition points.
So basically, no one calls plays for him.
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?
They don't run plays for him.
"Let's go Celtics" chant breaking out in Brooklyn. That's gotta be embarrassing for the Nets
"Let's go Celtics" chant breaking out in Brooklyn. That's gotta be embarrassing for the Nets
What an ugly offense we have without IT.
This is sobering.
Gerald and Lin must have the same barber.
If this game was a pizza it would have a bandaid in it
These refs have late whistle syndrome!
We're playing terribly, no IT, and are up by 8 at the half.
I don't understand why the hottest thread of the morning was that Brooklyn might catch the Lakers. They are bad at basketball.
Seems pretty quiet here.
Probably because the C's are shooting bricks but people also predict C's will win anyways :laugh:
Seems pretty quiet here.
Probably because the C's are shooting bricks but people also predict C's will win anyways :laugh:
There's not much to say about this game lol
Not a masterpiece to watch, by any means.Seems pretty quiet here.
Probably because the C's are shooting bricks but people also predict C's will win anyways :laugh:
There's not much to say about this game lol
Haha yep. But if we lose this game then it shows this team has a ton of problems, especially without IT :P
I remember some fans trying to make the argument awhile back that this team is better without IT...
Celtics brick factory is in full effect!
Nice dish by SmartHe's had some nifty assists this game.
Nice dish by SmartHe's had some nifty assists this game.
I nominate Quincy Acy as "worst player on the worst team" ;D
I nominate Quincy Acy as "worst player on the worst team" ;D
I second that nomination!
TBH, he seems to work hard, but just isn't very good.I nominate Quincy Acy as "worst player on the worst team" ;D
I second that nomination!
Solid start to this quarter.
Crowder the only one playing good tonight
Idk why we haven't given the ball once to Brown if we can't create offense at all.
This is what p---es me off about Smart. He can only create with the ball and if he isn't able to do that than he's a complete nuissance on offense
Team is simply lost without Isiah. Don't keep him and it will set this team back another 5 years.
It was sarcasm.Solid start to this quarter.
For who?
Are little late in the season for that kind of stuff.Team is simply lost without Isiah. Don't keep him and it will set this team back another 5 years.
Maybe part of this rest for IT was to evaluate how well a Smart-Bradley-Rozier backcourt would do without him in order to plan for future contracts and moves. We're getting a clear answer so far.
It was sarcasm.Solid start to this quarter.
For who?
This has been such a brutal game to watch. My eyes legit hurt from watching it. Talk about a clunker.
Idk why we haven't given the ball once to Brown if we can't create offense at all.
This is what p---es me off about Smart. He can only create with the ball and if he isn't able to do that than he's a complete nuissance on offense
Some needs to hit Brown on a cut tonight.
The refs suck tonight. Killing the flow of this game with ticky tack calls
The refs suck tonight. Killing the flow of this game with ticky tack calls
If there was a flow to kill, they would be killing it!
The refs suck tonight. Killing the flow of this game with ticky tack calls
If there was a flow to kill, they would be killing it!
That's true all the bricks don't help
Oh man what a play by Crowder there
AL HORFORD!!!!He had a great game against Lopez.
Crowder and Horford showed up to play baby!! Love it
Weird. We sit Smart and we play 20x better
Great job Marcus just in time
I love the mics picking up Brad calling out the refs
Great job Marcus just in time
Yeah, how dare he get tripped without a call and then be near a guy that fell down and get called for it? What a bad player!
Great job Marcus just in time
Yeah, how dare he get tripped without a call and then be near a guy that fell down and get called for it? What a bad player!
I don't care how much I dislike Smart. He's made some clutch 4ss freethrows
Not over yet....
Crack a beer, Light the Cigar Red. This one is over. Great win guys with no IT.
quite the game.
depressing stat for the night is smart and rozier are combined 3 for 22. :P
celtics will win this one anyway.
quite the game.
depressing stat for the night is smart and rozier are combined 3 for 22. :P
celtics will win this one anyway.
Doesn't Smart have all 3 of those makes? Just brutal shooting from the birthday boy
I don't care how much I dislike Smart. He's made some clutch 4ss freethrows
I'm just wondering why we inbounded to him instead of AB on both if those plays
this somewhow feels like the phoenix game...a pox be upon you for such evil thoughts!!! ;D
I don't care how much I dislike Smart. He's made some clutch 4ss freethrows
I'm just wondering why we inbounded to him instead of AB on both if those plays
I mean Bradley has been inconsistent at the stripe as well so I mean it was a pick your poison type of deal
should the celtics foul and let them take 2 free throws?
Good win without IT!
a heart stopping win!!!!!
Good win without IT!
If that's considered a "good win" then dear lord we're in trouble against Philly :laugh:
should the celtics foul and let them take 2 free throws?
ughha, a statement like this with a name like positivize??
Can't feel good after that win. Hopefully Philly isn't much better.
GET WELL SOON IT
wrong. they missed 2 threes to tie the game and took a third attempt too late. luck was with the celtics tonight.should the celtics foul and let them take 2 free throws?
With our luck they make one free throw then get the offensive rebound on the 2nd one which misses and they hit a 3 completing a 4 point play :laugh:
Marcus Smart should not start. Better off the bench.
Maybe we should take Fultz
I hope this isn't a preview of whats gonna happen to the Celtic offense when IT gets doubled, and basically accosted in the playoffs.yes ugly. but the celtics played really really poorly on offense tonight. their shooting was beyond Edited. Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ty. they shot 24% from 3 point land. if they make 2-3 more of those, the game does not come down to a cardiac arrest final.
Seriously...I would hate to think the C's are a lottery team without IT.
I want to think the Nets HATE the Celtics so much that they got sky high for this game, or any game to beat the team that stripped them of their future.
That was an ugly win.
I don't care how much I dislike Smart. He's made some clutch 4ss freethrows
I'm just wondering why we inbounded to him instead of AB on both if those plays
I hope this isn't a preview of whats gonna happen to the Celtic offense when IT gets doubled, and basically accosted in the playoffs.
Seriously...I would hate to think the C's are a lottery team without IT.
I want to think the Nets HATE the Celtics so much that they got sky high for this game, or any game to beat the team that stripped them of their future.
That was an ugly win.
Better to win ugly than to lose ugly. Props to Crowder tonight.
Onward to Philly.
With tonight's win and the Pistons loss, the Celtics' magic number for clinching the playoffs is 2. Both teams next play Sunday, so we could officially be a playoff team by the time the weekend is out.
I know there are bigger goals, but clinching a playoff berth in the middle of March should be a nice reminder of the quality of this team. Depending how to Cavs do tomorrow vs. the Clippers, we could actually be the first team in the East to clinch a spot.
Just got back from the game at Barclays. It looked like there were more Celtic fans there than Brooklyn fans. Twice, chants of "Let's Go Cel-tics" took over the arena.
There was just no energy in that place. It's the first time I've ever been to an NBA game outside of Boston and for the first time I've thought the energy in the building must affect the players. I think it did tonight. No energy in the building, the C's played a little lackluster. Brooklyn got to an awful lot of 50/50 balls.
Shouldn't have been that close but there are no bad wins.
I was driving across the country tonight and wasn't able to watch the game. TPs for a rundown of how we played. Looks like Crowder had a good game. How'd our younguns do in IT's absence?
I was really disappointed in him this game. He only attempted 2 shots and they were both catch-and-shoot 3's. He had one drive where he kind of ran into Amir Johnson. And that was his night. There were a bunch of plays where he just stood in the corner and wasn't involved.I was driving across the country tonight and wasn't able to watch the game. TPs for a rundown of how we played. Looks like Crowder had a good game. How'd our younguns do in IT's absence?
Rozier 0 for 8. ......Brown did not show up,offensively . Smart was ice cold first half.
KO played well, but must be in CBS doghouse with limited minutes . I'd left him in. 'Smart with usual clutch plays and free throws.
Brutal ugly offensive game by both teams.
points above are accurate. the key on offense was the celtics awful shooting. they had open shots, but kept missing them.I was driving across the country tonight and wasn't able to watch the game. TPs for a rundown of how we played. Looks like Crowder had a good game. How'd our younguns do in IT's absence?
Rozier 0 for 8. ......Brown did not show up,offensively . Smart was ice cold first half.
KO played well, but must be in CBS doghouse with limited minutes . I'd left him in. 'Smart with usual clutch plays and free throws.
Brutal ugly offensive game by both teams.
Hello this is Rob Gronkowski, good luck to the Celtics. Should be a great game! You know why? It's the 69th Game!!!