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Title: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 16, 2017, 10:05:08 PM
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Boston Celtics (43-25) at Brooklyn Nets (13-54)
Friday, March 17, 2017
7:30 pm ET
Game #69, Road Game #37
TV:  CSNNE, YES, NBA-LP 754(DTV)/753(xfinity)
98.5 Sports Hub, WFAN 101.9
Barclays Center

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard

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Marcus Smart vs Jeremy Lin

Shooting Guard
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Avery Bradley vs Randy Foye

Small Forward
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Jae Crowder vs Caris Levert

Power Forward
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Al Horford vs Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Center
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Amir Johnson vs Brook Lopez

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Celtics Reserves
Jaylen Brown
Gerald Green
Demetrius Jackson
Jordan Mickey
Terry Rozier
James Young
Jonas Jerebko
Tyler Zeller
Kelly Olynyk

Injuries
Isaiah Thomas (bone bruise) out

Head Coach

Brad Stevens 

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Nets Reserves
Quincy Acy
Trevor Booker
Spencer Dinwiddie
Archie Goodwin
Justin Hamilton
KJ McDaniels
Andrew Nicholson
Isaiah Whitehead

Injuries
Joe Harris (concussion) day to day
Sean Kilpatrick (hamstring) day to day

Head Coach
Kenny Atkinson

Game Notes
The Celtics  visit the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in the first of two weekend road games.   This is the third of 4 meetings between these two teams this season.  They will meet again for the 4th and final time in Boston on April 10.  They split the series 2-2 last season with each team winning once at home and once on the road. 

These two teams met on opening night with the Celtics winning 122-117.  It looked like the Celtics would run away with it, up by as many as 23 points.  But the Nets came back to get within 3 points but the Celtics were able to pull the game out in the end.  They met a second time in Brooklyn on 11/23 when the Celtics win 111-92.   Sean Kilpatrick let the Nets with 23 points and three blocks off of the bench while Trevor Booker added a double double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and four steals.

The Celtics have won their last 2 games and 3 straight over the Nets.  The Nets are coming off a win over the Knicks and should have their confidence up and be ready to give the Celtics a fight.  The Celtics are 6-4 in their last 10 games while the Nets are 3-7 in their last 10.  The Celtics are 20-16 on the road while the Nets are just 8-25 at home. 

The Nets aren't tanking because the Celtics have the right to swap picks with them and so will own the Nets pick while the Nets will own the Celtics pick.  If the Nets were ever motivated to get a win this season, it should be in this game as they could improve their own draft position by giving the Celtics a loss. 

The Nets are playing in the second of back to back games after playing in New York on Thursday night.   This is their 12th back to back set of the season with two more back to back sets to go before the end of the season.  They are 0-11 so far this season on the second night of back to back games.

Joe Harris (concussion) and Sean Kilpatrick (hamstring) sat out the game against the Knicks on Thursday and are day to day for this game.  Isaiah Thomas suffered a bone bruise on his knee in the Celtics' win over the Timberwolves and didn't make the trip to Brooklyn to play the Nets.  I'm taking a wild guess that Marcus Smart will start in his place. 

Standings Reset
The Celtics are 2.5 games behind the Cavs who beat Utah in Kevin Love's return to the lineup.
The Celtics are 1.5 games ahead of the Wizards who lost their last game at home to the Mavs
The Celtics are 4 games ahead of the Raptors who lost at home on Thursday to the Thunder.
The Celtics are 5.5 games ahead of the Hawks who lost to Memphis at home on Thursday.

Games to Watch: Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons.
                                       

Key Matchups
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Amir Johnson vs Brook Lopez
Lopez is a challenge to defend.    He is averaging 20.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.   He is capable of scoring a lot of points if not guarded closely.  He is also a threat to get 2nd chance points if the Celtics don't box him out. 

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Marcus Smart vs Jeremy Lin
Lin missed the first two games with an injury but is back and playing well for the Nets.  He always seems to have a big game vs the Celtics.  He is averaging 14.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.

Honorable Mention
Jaylen Brown vs Trevor Booker
Booker started against the Celtics in their last meeting and is now coming off the bench.  He had a big game against the Celtics the last time these two teams met with 18 points, 12 rebounds and four steals.  He is averaging 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.  Hopefully Jaylen can shake off his disagreement with Marcus Smart in the last game and his car full of popcorn to play well in this game. 


Keys to the Game

Defense - The Celtics have been playing much better on defense with the team back to being healthy.  They are allowing an average of 105.1 points per game but have tightened that up even more the past few games.   The Nets are allowing 114.2 points per game and have struggled with defense.  Defense wins games and so the Celtics have to continue to make defense their priority.

Be Aggressive - The Celtics need to be the more aggressive team in going after loose balls, rebounds, 50/50 balls, and in going to the basket.  They also have to be aggressive on defense.  They have to be the team that wants it more and they have to play that way for 48 minutes.  They can't let themselves play with less than 100% effort because they are playing the Nets.  They have to be the team that plays harder. 

Rebound - The Celtics need the ball in order to score.  They need to rebound on the offensive end to give themselves extra possessions and to keep the Nets from getting fast break points.  They also need to rebound on the defensive end to keep the Nets from getting second chance points.  In the first game between these teams, the Nets pulled down 15 offensive rebounds that resulted in a season high 23 second chance points.  The Celtics can't let that happen again.   

Take Care of the Ball
- The Celtics have to stay focused and take care of the ball.  They  have to value every possession and make good passes and find the open man for the best open shots.  They can't get sloppy and give the Nets extra chances by allowing them to steal the ball.  On the other hand,  the Nets are averaging 17 turnovers a game and if the Celtics play good defense they may be able to get extra possessions by making the Nets turn the ball over.   

X-Factors
Trap Game -  The Celtics tend to take the Nets for granted and lost 2 games to them last season that they should have won.   They have done that with other teams like the Kings and the Nuggets this season.   They let the Nets back into the opening night game to almost steal another game.  The Celtics must take this team seriously and not play down to them.  Especially with Isaiah out, the Celtics are going to have to clamp down on defense and stay focused on getting a win. 

St Patrick's Day
- With the Celtics playing on St Patrick's Day, you would expect the luck of the Irish to be with them.  Hopefully the Nets don't have green jerseys like the Knicks and Bulls wear as that would be very tacky.  But, hopefully the Celtics will have a bit of karma going for them on St Patty's Day.   

Road Game
-  The Celtics are back on the road after two home games.  They have to ignore all the distractions that come from playing on the road and in a hostile arena and focus on the task at hand of playing hard and focused and getting a win.   

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.  The Celtics play better when the refs let them play and aren't tyrants with the whistle and when the calls are consistent.  There is always the chance of home court advantage with the refs giving the home team the benefit of many of the calls. 
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 16, 2017, 10:07:38 PM
FIRST!

I did it! I really, really did it!

I wanna thank my mom, God...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 16, 2017, 10:10:30 PM
TP to tarheelsxxiii for being the first to post in the game thread.   Hard work does pay off LOL   Way to go!!

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooo Celtics!!!! 
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: trickybilly on March 16, 2017, 10:10:59 PM
Second will do me.

Our sister club comes to town. Should be fun
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: footey on March 16, 2017, 10:17:31 PM
Can't afford to lose. Lakers in review mirror.

Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on March 16, 2017, 10:27:15 PM
Let's Gooooooooooo!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Ogaju on March 16, 2017, 10:29:24 PM
FIRST PAGE......

TP FLCf
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 16, 2017, 10:36:47 PM
FIRST PAGE JUST AFTER OGAJU!!!

Hey, I take what I can get.  ;D

Another big win for the Celtics coming up. I think Bradley and smart will play great defense.

The Celtics should bring Gino along with them. I am betting he would make an early appearance.

Thanks flc, a tp, and...

Gooooooooooooooo Celtics!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: saltlover on March 16, 2017, 10:52:35 PM
Unfortunately the Nets won tonight, so the Brooklyn Celtics are in fact 13-54.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Clench123 on March 16, 2017, 11:07:53 PM
Trap game, especially since IT is not playing.  Can't take them lightly at all.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 16, 2017, 11:12:56 PM
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?

The Celtics will win. My prediction.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on March 17, 2017, 04:46:06 AM
FIRST!

I did it! I really, really did it!

I wanna thank my mom, God...



 Tp. That's funny. I want to thank Jeff the Creator. Shout out to Jesus, Ghandi and The Big Buddha
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: trickybilly on March 17, 2017, 05:43:04 AM
Trap game, especially since IT is not playing.  Can't take them lightly at all.

Feels like every game is a trap game now, except for that Wash game and that Cleve game.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Somebody on March 17, 2017, 05:48:31 AM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: trickybilly on March 17, 2017, 06:14:02 AM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 07:40:45 AM
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?

The Celtics will win. My prediction.
Boy, really going out on a limb there, hwangjini.   ;D

Remarkable that grampa Foye is still in this league.  Remember that 2006 draft?
http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2006.html
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 17, 2017, 08:28:18 AM
I feel good about this one. I feel the trap game is Philly. Go Celts!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Somebody on March 17, 2017, 09:12:06 AM
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)
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Smartacus on March 17, 2017, 10:19:00 AM
Sneaky important game tonight in terms of both our playoff seeding and draft position.

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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 10:31:52 AM
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)

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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Somebody on March 17, 2017, 10:51:21 AM
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)

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.
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).
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 11:04:35 AM
Sneaky important game tonight in terms of both our playoff seeding and draft position.

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.
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).
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 11:17:04 AM
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)

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.
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).

Fair enough.  Lopez has worked on his outside shooting this year, though (now hitting 1.8 per game on 35.0% shooting, as opposed to his 3/31 3 point shooting in his CAREER before this year), so he shouldn't really be clogging the paint (although he does spend a fair amount of time inside - hardly surprising for a good post scorer).  A good drive-and-dish point guard is a huge asset in a pace-and-space team like the Nets, though

I think everyone can agree that the best case scenario for our pick next year is the Nets trading both Lopez and Lin (who isn't as valuable an asset, but is only making $12 million next year, so good teams should be interested) for future (2018 draft or later) picks and contracts of useless players
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Rosco917 on March 17, 2017, 06:18:48 PM
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?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 17, 2017, 06:24:24 PM
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.

Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 17, 2017, 06:44:05 PM
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.

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. 
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 17, 2017, 06:52:18 PM
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.

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.

I agree with you and the stats about the defense. I am not worried about tonight which is why I said it would be okay. I am usually a little worried about potential trap games but not tonight. I think Marcus & Jaylen will both have a big night and we will be enjoying popcorn at halftime!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: footey on March 17, 2017, 07:18:38 PM
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?

Not embarrassing. Strategically dumb. Need to go for jugular.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 17, 2017, 07:22:21 PM
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?

The Celtics will win. My prediction.
Boy, really going out on a limb there, hwangjini.   ;D



He lives on the edge.   :D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 07:34:18 PM
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?

The Celtics will win. My prediction.
Boy, really going out on a limb there, hwangjini.   ;D

Remarkable that grampa Foye is still in this league.  Remember that 2006 draft?
http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2006.html
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!

book it!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (12-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 07:35:34 PM
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.
me too!!! i just picked another up yesterday.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 07:39:14 PM
almost tip off folks! and i actually can watch the game tonight!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 07:44:11 PM
almost tip off folks! and i actually can watch the game tonight!  ;D
Me too. Missed big chunks of the WC trip.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 07:44:21 PM
Hmmm, Abby just said that Jaylen and Smart both said the spat last game was really nothing and that sort of thing happens a lot because they're both competetive guys trying to win.

It's almost like that's what a bunch of people have been saying the whole time
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 07:45:05 PM
Nets have some high energy tonight....
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 07:46:29 PM
almost tip off folks! and i actually can watch the game tonight!  ;D

Same! The Note Dame/Umass Lowell game ended in plenty of time for me to watch! (And even if it hadn't, it was decided in the 2nd period so I could have flipped over without any worry)
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 07:46:33 PM
Didn't Levert just fall down?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 07:47:54 PM
Nice to see Al running our offense. I'd like to see him doing that more when IT is on the bench
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 17, 2017, 07:48:17 PM
Ugh....I'm full of Pizza

Wake me up

If we win.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 07:49:26 PM
Nets are just out working the Celtics at this point...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 17, 2017, 07:51:58 PM
Nets are just out working the Celtics at this point...

I fully expected this .

I can not watch
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 07:53:33 PM
Nice move Al!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 07:53:34 PM
It seems like Crowder's been rebounding much better recently
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 07:54:50 PM
It seems like Crowder's been rebounding much better recently

Yep. Going to need him to do that in the playoffs as well.

Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: esel1000 on March 17, 2017, 07:55:56 PM
Like usual Smart makes amazing defensive plays... too bad his offense didn't show up today :(
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 07:57:13 PM
okay. celtics up by two and they shooting like crap!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 17, 2017, 07:57:36 PM
So Ian Eagle is not with the Nets commentary today. He's one of my favorite in the league.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 07:58:00 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 08:00:02 PM
So Ian Eagle is not with the Nets commentary today. He's one of my favorite in the league.

He does a pretty good job with football, too (although he needs to learn how to pronounce his first name)
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 17, 2017, 08:04:00 PM
The Nets crew just compared Kelly to Laimbeer. LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 08:05:59 PM
wow. that was one ugly shooting quarter by the celtics. thank god its the nets as the opponent.  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 08:06:31 PM
Rotations are different with IT out. Defense seems more consistent, but no go-to scorer at the moment
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:06:53 PM
The Nets crew just compared Kelly to Laimbeer. LOL

Kelly did rip a man's arm off and beat him with it! :o
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 08:07:42 PM
Lets be honest. If IT was here it's probably 31-20, and he has like 10 points by now.

The extra 4 points to the Nets as a result of IT's defense though   :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 08:08:41 PM
The Nets crew just compared Kelly to Laimbeer. LOL

They're both tall and white, how different can they be?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:09:52 PM
Kelly O'Jordan tonight!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 08:14:06 PM
Kelly O'Jordan tonight!
He had a good stint. Jerebko and Green getting some minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 17, 2017, 08:14:50 PM
Terrible game so far. Bricks after bricks for both teams.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:15:31 PM
Terrible game so far. Bricks after bricks for both teams.

Looks like a college game so far...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 08:15:35 PM
Terrible game so far. Bricks after bricks for both teams.

As I've said, there's no other legit scorer besides IT on this team.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 17, 2017, 08:16:23 PM
Hi guys.  Who's winning the match?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:17:28 PM
Hi guys.  Who's winning the match?

Both teams are looking bad.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:18:18 PM
Marcus looks like he's playing with ankle weights on.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:19:00 PM
If this game was a horse they'd shoot it.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 08:19:10 PM
Another game without IT, another game where this offense is COLD.

We'll probably still win this but without IT there's no one who can score consistently.

Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: trickybilly on March 17, 2017, 08:19:27 PM
Smart barking at everyone in this unit
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 17, 2017, 08:19:46 PM
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:20:42 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:20:54 PM
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?

They don't run plays for him.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 17, 2017, 08:21:20 PM
If this game was a horse they'd shoot it.

Lol, this was the type of answer I was looking for above. 

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

Thanks, man.  Forgot IT didn't come on the trip.  Need wins here and at NY, though.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 08:21:24 PM
well, shooting percentage has DROPPED to 29%.  :P

they simply have to start making some shots soon. the law of averages will work in their favor right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:22:13 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:23:07 PM
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.

They need to hit him on cuts to the basket.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:23:21 PM
Why is Brown getting no touches with the ball?

They don't run plays for him.

Tp
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 08:25:39 PM
"Let's go Celtics" chant breaking out in Brooklyn. That's gotta be embarrassing for the Nets
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:26:51 PM
"Let's go Celtics" chant breaking out in Brooklyn. That's gotta be embarrassing for the Nets


As if being the Nets isn't bad enough...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:27:01 PM
Marcus looks scared to shoot now.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 17, 2017, 08:27:08 PM
This is ugly.  Smart and Green have put together a couple of nice plays, though.

"Let's go Celtics" chant breaking out in Brooklyn. That's gotta be embarrassing for the Nets

Just heard that.  Hoping for a "Boston Nets" or "Brooklyn Celtics" chant at some point.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: positivitize on March 17, 2017, 08:28:29 PM
What an ugly offense we have without IT.

This is sobering.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: saltlover on March 17, 2017, 08:28:33 PM
Glad we're winning, but this seems like a game I'm glad I'm not watching.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 08:29:20 PM
My online stream just stopped working completely 5 minutes ago.

It's probably for the best  :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 08:30:04 PM
First to 60 wins
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:30:44 PM
Hollis-Jefferson does the Antoine Walker shimmy before he shoots a free throw.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:31:55 PM
Gerald and Lin must have the same barber.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:31:57 PM
What an ugly offense we have without IT.

This is sobering.

IT is MVP!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:33:26 PM
Cbs must love Lopez.

The kid can post,  shoot threes, and can't rebound.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 08:33:32 PM
Gerald and Lin must have the same barber.

It's nice that they both continue going to him even though he's clearly gone blind
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: trickybilly on March 17, 2017, 08:33:46 PM
If this game was a pizza it would have a bandaid in it
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:34:21 PM
These refs have late whistle syndrome!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:34:39 PM
If this game was a pizza it would have a bandaid in it

Nice!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 17, 2017, 08:37:19 PM
These refs have late whistle syndrome!

Not cool, man.  LWS is overly stigmatized in our society.  :police:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: saltlover on March 17, 2017, 08:40:38 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: trickybilly on March 17, 2017, 08:41:18 PM
Scal's insight and balanced commentary is refreshing. Not to take away anything from Tommy, but Scal is real good at his job.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on March 17, 2017, 08:45:21 PM
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.

Because:
a. The Lakers are also bad at basketball
b. The Nets will play against quite a few teams that are also bad at basketball to end the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 08:54:44 PM
Seems pretty quiet here.

Probably because the C's are shooting bricks but people also predict C's will win anyways  :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 08:55:54 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 08:56:36 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 08:57:18 PM
Big Al!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 08:58:45 PM
Where is Jaylen Brown? I need some waking up!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: esel1000 on March 17, 2017, 08:59:47 PM
I remember some fans trying to make the argument awhile back that this team is better without IT...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on March 17, 2017, 09:00:11 PM
Offense is a joke right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 09:00:13 PM
We lost the lead? Well I wonder if we'll ever get back in the lead.

No IT, where is our scoring coming from... (serious question)
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:00:33 PM
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
Not a masterpiece to watch, by any means.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on March 17, 2017, 09:01:08 PM
Celtics brick factory is in full effect!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:01:11 PM
I remember some fans trying to make the argument awhile back that this team is better without IT...

Yeah, that's not talk from people who watch the games. IT is an excellent ballplayer, maybe even MVP!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: PAOBoston on March 17, 2017, 09:01:30 PM
C's are a 23 win team without Thomas. Dude makes the offense work. Plus he's the only one in the team that can score.

I can't believe people want to replace him next season with a rookie.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:02:21 PM
Celtics brick factory is in full effect!

Bradley, Smart and Horford 9 for 31!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 17, 2017, 09:06:08 PM
I knew this would happen.

Good grief.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:06:26 PM
Will either team break 80?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 09:07:35 PM
But I thought this offense ran so much smoother without IT?

Rozier and Smart should be scoring 30 points with more minutes w/o IT?

Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 09:08:53 PM
Great play by Smart and Crowder there
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on March 17, 2017, 09:09:00 PM
Nice dish by Smart
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:09:04 PM
Could Jaylen come in for Marcus?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:09:55 PM
This team is garbage without Isiah. Tells you how far away they really are as contenders. They are without their best player and are struggling against the worst team in the league.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 09:10:06 PM
10 rebounds for Crowder so far. He's been great on the boards since the all star break
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:10:25 PM
Offenses picking up here...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:12:00 PM
Some wild swings as each team goes on a little run. Back up by 5 thanks to Crowder 3.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:12:43 PM
Well we are only up 5 on the worst team in the league. Not shooting the ball well at all. 23% from the field for Smart smh
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:13:08 PM
Nice dish by Smart
He's had some nifty assists this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on March 17, 2017, 09:15:09 PM
This free throw shooting is going to be the end of me.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:15:32 PM
Nice dish by Smart
He's had some nifty assists this game.

He really has and Rozier is rebounding well.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:16:14 PM
I nominate Quincy Acy as "worst player on the worst team"  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:16:44 PM
43 free throws already.... Slow game..
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:19:16 PM
Kelly's having a really solid game tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hpantazo on March 17, 2017, 09:21:10 PM
I nominate Quincy Acy as "worst player on the worst team"  ;D

I second that nomination!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 09:23:32 PM
I nominate Quincy Acy as "worst player on the worst team"  ;D

I second that nomination!

I can't argue
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on March 17, 2017, 09:23:59 PM
Celtics better start shooting better in the 4th.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:24:29 PM
Rozier's birthday so I won't say anything bad about him...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:24:35 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:26:38 PM
Not a good start to the 4th...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:27:12 PM
Rozier's birthday so I won't say anything bad about him...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:27:41 PM
Beautiful play by Smart clearly that is what's going to make him an all-star
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:27:50 PM
Marcus Smart's offense is so bad it's embarrassing.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on March 17, 2017, 09:27:57 PM
I don't blame Rozier. He doesn't refuse to pass, he just can't.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: PAOBoston on March 17, 2017, 09:28:23 PM
Solid start to this quarter.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Denis998 on March 17, 2017, 09:28:41 PM
Any Isaiah haters left out there?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:28:52 PM
Solid start to this quarter.

For who?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on March 17, 2017, 09:29:35 PM
Crowder the only one playing good tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:30:22 PM
Crowder the only one playing good tonight

Kelly is having a very solid game.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:31:39 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hpantazo on March 17, 2017, 09:32:48 PM
It's painfully obvious we lack a great deal of scoring without IT, and nobody on the current roster is ready to step up and fill that gap at the moment.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:32:49 PM
Team is simply lost without Isiah. Don't keep him and it will set this team back another 5 years.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 09:33:15 PM
This is sad!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:33:20 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hpantazo on March 17, 2017, 09:33:51 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:33:52 PM
Philly is going to blow the Celtics out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: PAOBoston on March 17, 2017, 09:34:08 PM
Solid start to this quarter.

For who?
It was sarcasm.

This has been such a brutal game to watch. My eyes legit hurt from watching it. Talk about a clunker.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: PAOBoston on March 17, 2017, 09:35:43 PM
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.
Are little late in the season for that kind of stuff.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:35:45 PM
Solid start to this quarter.

For who?
It was sarcasm.

This has been such a brutal game to watch. My eyes legit hurt from watching it. Talk about a clunker.

Yeah, it's a real stinker....
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:36:05 PM
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.

We should try getting him the ball cutting like you said, or get him posted up on a smaller player in the post. We just have to try something else because right now we are down 3 to the worst team in the league
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: PAOBoston on March 17, 2017, 09:36:37 PM
Crowder!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:36:40 PM
Hallelujah Crowder came to play!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:38:34 PM
The refs suck tonight. Killing the flow of this game with ticky tack calls
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 17, 2017, 09:38:46 PM
I'd rather have Young than Green at this point
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:39:05 PM
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!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:42:08 PM
AL HORFORD!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:42:30 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:43:20 PM
Crowder and Horford showed up to play baby!! Love it

Weird. We sit Smart and we play 20x better
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:43:52 PM
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

It's a shoot out now!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:43:52 PM
Crowder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:44:15 PM
Thank god for Crowder.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 09:44:19 PM
Oh man what a play by Crowder there
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:44:24 PM
A suddenly very entertaining game.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: esel1000 on March 17, 2017, 09:44:39 PM
Horford is such an important part of this team... He makes so much happen out there.

Oh and Crowder!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on March 17, 2017, 09:44:55 PM
Crowder absolutely spectacular tonight. Not enough words.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mr. dee on March 17, 2017, 09:44:55 PM
Crowder is a mad man tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 09:45:04 PM
Oh man what a play by Crowder there

He needs to dunk more.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:45:32 PM
AL HORFORD!!!!
He had a great game against Lopez.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 09:46:24 PM
Crowder and Horford showed up to play baby!! Love it

Weird. We sit Smart and we play 20x better

Smart is having a bad game on both sides of the ball right now. Good for Stevens to sit him. Besides a couple of nice plays Smart has been pretty bad tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on March 17, 2017, 09:47:29 PM

 Best dunk from Crowder since he's been a Celtic. That was dirty.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 09:50:01 PM
Lopez was in the paint for like a 6 count!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:50:14 PM
Great job Marcus just in time
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: esel1000 on March 17, 2017, 09:52:14 PM
I love the mics picking up Brad calling out the refs
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 09:52:17 PM
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!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 17, 2017, 09:52:47 PM
No call when Smart gets tripped, then D-league Dinwiddie gets bailed out on the opposite end? C'mon man.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: DKClassic on March 17, 2017, 09:52:50 PM
I love the mics picking up Brad calling out the refs

Need that "be quiet, brad" line by the ref to become a clip asap
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: esel1000 on March 17, 2017, 09:53:11 PM
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 wish he was clutch...lol
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:53:18 PM
Smart shot terribly, but he had a great game!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 09:53:23 PM
Marcus makes big plays when it counts.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:53:23 PM
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!

Your right him charging uncontrallably in the lane had nothing to do with that?

Why do you think he didn't get a call?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Chief on March 17, 2017, 09:55:25 PM
Great shot by Lin.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on March 17, 2017, 09:56:14 PM

 Crack a beer, Light the Cigar Red. This one is over. Great win guys with no IT.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on March 17, 2017, 09:56:50 PM
smart and rozier are combined 3-22 -.-
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 09:56:57 PM
quite the game.

depressing stat for the night is smart and rozier are combined 3 for 22.  :P

celtics will win this one anyway.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 09:57:01 PM
I don't care how much I dislike Smart. He's made some clutch 4ss freethrows
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on March 17, 2017, 09:58:16 PM
Once this Smart guy finishes beating the Nets we should trade him for someone who can shoot.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 09:58:16 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Surferdad on March 17, 2017, 09:59:14 PM

 Crack a beer, Light the Cigar Red. This one is over. Great win guys with no IT.
Not over yet....
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 09:59:43 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 09:59:54 PM
smart makes free throws thank god!! put this one away guys!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on March 17, 2017, 10:00:13 PM
this somewhow feels like the phoenix game...
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:00:14 PM
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

yes, isnt that amazing?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on March 17, 2017, 10:01:14 PM
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
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:01:44 PM
this somewhow feels like the phoenix game...
a pox be upon you for such evil thoughts!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 10:01:57 PM
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

Speaking of which... (ugh)
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Banner18now! on March 17, 2017, 10:02:25 PM
Celts using the same formula they used against the Suns.,Olay defense and missing free throws
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:02:37 PM
should the celtics foul and let them take 2 free throws?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: PAOBoston on March 17, 2017, 10:03:50 PM
That was an adventure.

Hopefully a better showing tomorrow.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 10:04:01 PM
Good win without IT!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: BitterJim on March 17, 2017, 10:04:06 PM
should the celtics foul and let them take 2 free throws?

Probably. Allowing them those three point attempts almost cost us the game
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on March 17, 2017, 10:04:26 PM
well lets take the win and run  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:04:26 PM
a heart stopping win!!!!!

tps for everyone to celebrate!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: CelticSooner on March 17, 2017, 10:04:32 PM
Gotta love rebounding
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 10:04:43 PM
Good win without IT!

If that's considered a "good win" then dear lord we're in trouble against Philly  :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 10:04:54 PM
a heart stopping win!!!!!

My heart stopped!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: positivitize on March 17, 2017, 10:05:03 PM
ugh

Can't feel good after that win. Hopefully Philly isn't much better.

GET WELL SOON IT
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: liam on March 17, 2017, 10:05:44 PM
Good win without IT!

If that's considered a "good win" then dear lord we're in trouble against Philly  :laugh:

When you play that bad and still win it's a good win!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Phantom255x on March 17, 2017, 10:05:44 PM
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:
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Tr1boy on March 17, 2017, 10:07:01 PM
yes!

that should secure the best chance at #1?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:08:07 PM
ugh

Can't feel good after that win. Hopefully Philly isn't much better.

GET WELL SOON IT
ha, a statement like this with a name like positivize??

you should ALWAYS feel good after a win!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:08:54 PM
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:
wrong. they missed 2 threes to tie the game and took a third attempt too late. luck was with the celtics tonight.

 ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: footey on March 17, 2017, 10:10:04 PM
Marcus Smart should not start. Better off the bench.

Maybe we should take Fultz
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: ThaPreacher on March 17, 2017, 10:11:43 PM
Crowder down the stretch!

Smart with clutch free throws

And Gerald Green with 11 important points off the bench.

Celtics squeeze by the ever hustling bubble team the 16th seed in the Northeast-  the Brooklyn Nets.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Rosco917 on March 17, 2017, 10:14:20 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 17, 2017, 10:16:42 PM
Marcus Smart should not start. Better off the bench.

Maybe we should take Fultz

Although I'm now thinking Ball is my pick......I have been under the contention we need another TRUE scorer like IT .  Fultz could be that guy.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 17, 2017, 10:17:29 PM
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.
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.

the celtics were bad, and still won. take solace in that.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 17, 2017, 10:18:17 PM
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

Smart is 80% at the line and AB 73%. Maybe that is why AND see what happened?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: footey on March 17, 2017, 10:18:48 PM
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.

When IT passes out of the double team, we are nearly unbeatable. He has been forcing too much lately. Needs to get back to that mindset.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 17, 2017, 10:22:02 PM
Talk about dodging a bullet

I'm spent out
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on March 17, 2017, 10:34:51 PM
Next we face Philly without IT and they beat Dallas by 42 tonight.

Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on March 17, 2017, 10:37:26 PM

 24 points 12 Boards for Crowder. That's why we didn't trade him. Best contract in the league.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: mef730 on March 17, 2017, 10:48:01 PM
Win or lose, and I'm glad it's a win, I can live secure in the knowledge that I have better hair than Jeremy Lin.

Mike
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on March 17, 2017, 10:53:32 PM
Flashbacks to the Phoenix loss...we got lucky there.

Smart sucked most of the game--but came through at the end.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Atzar on March 17, 2017, 10:53:51 PM
Better to win ugly than to lose ugly.  Props to Crowder tonight.

Onward to Philly.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on March 17, 2017, 10:58:27 PM
Better to win ugly than to lose ugly.  Props to Crowder tonight.

Onward to Philly.



 Yeah. I'm on to Philly. Next question.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Big333223 on March 17, 2017, 11:30:28 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: saltlover on March 17, 2017, 11:44:53 PM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 18, 2017, 12:19:05 AM
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.

+1...

It'd be nice to see the Celtics clinch the 2 seed, but at the same time, I think I'd rather play the Wizards than the Raptors in the 2nd round. 
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on March 18, 2017, 12:44:31 AM
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.

Thanks, good stuff.  I'm sure there's incentive among the players to win "easy" games without giving / showing much effort, too.  Rationale for the Celtics (and others) to play down to competition.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: jpotter33 on March 18, 2017, 05:23:24 AM
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?
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 18, 2017, 09:06:52 AM
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.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Big333223 on March 18, 2017, 08:44:38 PM
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.
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 don't know if that's on Jaylen or other players not getting him involved or Stevens not drawing up plays for him but I feel like he needs to be more involved, especially when IT is out and there is no one else who can get to the rim consistently.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on March 18, 2017, 08:53:26 PM
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.

on defense, they played hard when they needed to, but were inconsistent. over all, with a bit better shooting they would have walked away with the win.
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on March 18, 2017, 11:46:34 PM

 Hello this is Rob Gronkowski, good luck to the Celtics. Should be a great game! You know why? It's the 69th Game!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (43-25) at Nets (13-54) Game #69 3/17/17
Post by: Ogaju on March 19, 2017, 01:29:00 AM

 Hello this is Rob Gronkowski, good luck to the Celtics. Should be a great game! You know why? It's the 69th Game!!!

QQ what is so special about 69?