Jae has been fairly effective in guarding LeBron in the past. LeBron has a net rating of -15.8 and an eFG% of 51.6 with Jae on the court. He has a net rating of +19 and an eFG% of 71.4 when Jae is off the court. If Jae can't play, it makes the job of trying to limit LeBron much harder. However, it is more important for Jae to be healthy for the playoffs than for him to play in this one game if there's any doubt about his elbow.
Hmm isn't it the opposite, if CLE finished 1 and TOR 3 they wouldn't see each other till the ECF right?!Jae has been fairly effective in guarding LeBron in the past. LeBron has a net rating of -15.8 and an eFG% of 51.6 with Jae on the court. He has a net rating of +19 and an eFG% of 71.4 when Jae is off the court. If Jae can't play, it makes the job of trying to limit LeBron much harder. However, it is more important for Jae to be healthy for the playoffs than for him to play in this one game if there's any doubt about his elbow.
Interesting stat. If specific to this season, pretty impressive. Even better if it dates back two+ years.
The last few games suggest CLE won't rest guys for this one, which would normally seem preferable. But if TOR lands the #3 seed, I'd almost prefer to finish #2. The ECF would be a great accomplishment for this season.
Here is hoping that Crowder plays. Our chances of winning probably hinges on that. Would love to have Avery too. Without one or both of these guys, our chances are slim. Fingers crossed.Definitely.
I think the Cavs are going to rest their guys tonight. With the double OT game Sunday, Lebron leading the team in minutes last night, I just think it'll be a statement to the Celtics and the league. "We don't care about the 1 seed, nor do we care about your national TV Schedule. Rest and longevity is what's important to us."I don't see the Cavs resting anyone. They want to make seem like they don't care about 1st place and beating the C's, but they do.
I don't see the Cavs resting anyone. They want to make seem like they don't care about 1st place and beating the C's, but they do.
I think the Cavs are going to rest their guys tonight. With the double OT game Sunday, Lebron leading the team in minutes last night, I just think it'll be a statement to the Celtics and the league. "We don't care about the 1 seed, nor do we care about your national TV Schedule. Rest and longevity is what's important to us."I think they will rest Lebron too. Not as a statement.
No tristin thompson:Logical, but I bet they don't do it. Those two guys are perimeter shooters on this team, not easy to simply change roles for one game. Instead, maybe we get a Larry Sanders sighting (but maybe he's still tuning up in the d-league).
https://twitter.com/dchinellato?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/dchinellato?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)
Also Korver just came back after missing 11 of the last 15 games. Love seems fine now after missing time.
I think having TT out helps since we might be able to win the rebounding battle and create some extra chances. Also TT was always good for some easy baskets just standing under the rim. Not as easy for Love when he's on the perimiter. They'll have to rely on Love and Frye going down low a lot which could mean less 3's overall.
"[Bradley] looked great today. Looked fresher," Stevens said. "I thought both games at home last week he looked like he was still fighting the aftereffects of being sick. Obviously with it recurring, it did give him a chance to get some rest, which has been good. And he feels pretty fresh today. He looked good."
I'm tired of reading the quotes that this isn't a big game. Some of them from Celtic players none the less. This is the biggest game in the Garden in years. They can say what they want but it is. C's need this game and they better play it like it's a Game 7. Don't play if the game doesn't matter. That goes for both teams.
I'd be surprised if Crowder is ready given he was very tender and sore yesterday, didn't practice, and was wrapped in ice. OTOH, Avery seemed to be very charged up for tonight's game and practiced yesterday per ESPN:Quote"[Bradley] looked great today. Looked fresher," Stevens said. "I thought both games at home last week he looked like he was still fighting the aftereffects of being sick. Obviously with it recurring, it did give him a chance to get some rest, which has been good. And he feels pretty fresh today. He looked good."
If Thompson is not play n , then I be shocked if Jae plays
If Thompson is not play n , then I be shocked if Jae plays
I agree.
I'll go one step further and say, as much as we all want us to win this game, I'd rather see Crowder rest and get fully healthy for the playoffs.
We saw last year how much not having a healthy Crowder hurt us for the playoffs.
I think the Cavs are going to rest their guys tonight. With the double OT game Sunday, Lebron leading the team in minutes last night, I just think it'll be a statement to the Celtics and the league. "We don't care about the 1 seed, nor do we care about your national TV Schedule. Rest and longevity is what's important to us."I think they will rest Lebron too. Not as a statement.
If they win- they feel good beacuse they can beat Boston without Lebron
If they lose it's because Lebron didn't play .
Win win for them .
If Thompson is not play n , then I be shocked if Jae plays
I agree.
I'll go one step further and say, as much as we all want us to win this game, I'd rather see Crowder rest and get fully healthy for the playoffs.
We saw last year how much not having a healthy Crowder hurt us for the playoffs.
Yup.....not going very far without Jae ....have to have him in a series to guard guys like LeBron
It's going to take a massive effort from the rest of the team , maybe all the way to the end of the bench to take the Cavs without Jae.
Secret weapon to night I predict is .........
Jordon Mickey
Is this the biggest Celtics game in roughly 5 years (2012 ECF Game 7)? It has to be, right? It'll be interesting to see how we come out, especially being on a couple of days rest.
Is this the biggest Celtics game in roughly 5 years (2012 ECF Game 7)? It has to be, right? It'll be interesting to see how we come out, especially being on a couple of days rest.agreed. for me, this is a litmus test of just how good playoff celtics might be. if the celtics win, i can get a little bit optimistic that this team MIGHT make it to the finals.
Is this the biggest Celtics game in roughly 5 years (2012 ECF Game 7)? It has to be, right? It'll be interesting to see how we come out, especially being on a couple of days rest.
No, the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7 @TD Garden will be the biggest Celtics game in roughly 5 years. ;)
Hmm isn't it the opposite, if CLE finished 1 and TOR 3 they wouldn't see each other till the ECF right?!Jae has been fairly effective in guarding LeBron in the past. LeBron has a net rating of -15.8 and an eFG% of 51.6 with Jae on the court. He has a net rating of +19 and an eFG% of 71.4 when Jae is off the court. If Jae can't play, it makes the job of trying to limit LeBron much harder. However, it is more important for Jae to be healthy for the playoffs than for him to play in this one game if there's any doubt about his elbow.
Interesting stat. If specific to this season, pretty impressive. Even better if it dates back two+ years.
The last few games suggest CLE won't rest guys for this one, which would normally seem preferable. But if TOR lands the #3 seed, I'd almost prefer to finish #2. The ECF would be a great accomplishment for this season.
As of right now, the Celtics are favored by 4 points.
Lue stated yesterday that he planned on playing everyone tonight (Thompson out). Cavs are also 1-9 on back ends of a b2b this season, and only 19-19 on the road. In other words, foregone conclusion that Celtics win by 10+. :D
No Tristian Thompson tonight per Brian Windhorst.
https://mobile.twitter.com/undefined/status/849620806237773824
As of right now, the Celtics are favored by 4 points.
Lue stated yesterday that he planned on playing everyone tonight (Thompson out). Cavs are also 1-9 on back ends of a b2b this season, and only 19-19 on the road. In other words, foregone conclusion that Celtics win by 10+. :D
don't jinx it! ;)
Man, I'm already getting pumped watching hype videos, and there's still three hours before the game! ;D
https://twitter.com/CelticsDirect/status/847876327847993346
FIRE UP THE ANTI-JINX HURRY
CELTICS TAKING A LOSS TONIGHT
As of right now, the Celtics are favored by 4 points.
Lue stated yesterday that he planned on playing everyone tonight (Thompson out). Cavs are also 1-9 on back ends of a b2b this season, and only 19-19 on the road. In other words, foregone conclusion that Celtics win by 10+. :D
don't jinx it! ;)
People on here are bad about throwing the jinx on the team for sure . We have to counter with the anti -whamie ;D
Man, I'm already getting pumped watching hype videos, and there's still three hours before the game! ;D
https://twitter.com/CelticsDirect/status/847876327847993346
Man, I'm already getting pumped watching hype videos, and there's still three hours before the game! ;D
https://twitter.com/CelticsDirect/status/847876327847993346
That's optimism right there, lol. I'll probably check out the 4th quarter. If James, Irving, and Love play, I think they'll take care of business tonight. So I'm not really that pumped because I can't see us getting past Cleveland. Not to mention I think there is a chance we may not make it out of the 2nd round. Just waiting for 2018 at this point.
Is anybody not worried about Atlanta tomorrow even if we do win this game?
Also we need this game more than them let's be honest. Hope we play like it.
Go C's!!!
Is anybody not worried about Atlanta tomorrow even if we do win this game?
Also we need this game more than them let's be honest. Hope we play like it.
Go C's!!!
One game at a time.
Sorry FLCeltsFan, did not see you already posted this. TP to you.And a TP for you for reposting the good news!!! Makes it even better! :)
If we were playing another team, I think Crowder would have sat out.
They may not say it publicly but I think the C's REALLYwantneed this game badly. Just my thought.
OMG we might as well rename the pre-game show "the Cavaliers Lovefest Show." Good Lord.
I hope we stomp them tonight and shut some of these guys up. I mean, they're already making excuses for Lebron if the Cavs don't win (he doesn't care about the regular season games; Thompson is out - which is funny because you didn't hear crap about Horford and Crowder being out the first game against them), so it's not going to matter. But I want them to eat their words. I'm so tired of them just riding Lebron and the Cavs over and over again because of what they've done in the past. Sorry, but this isn't the same Cavs team as the past.
Where did they dig up a Cavs fan in the garden LOL
Giving up two offensive boards to the Thompson-less Cavs to start the game, along with two TOs. Lovely.
Does anyone on the Celtics know how to box out?? Pathetic
News flash - Al still can't guard Love. We're going to have to go small if we play them in the playoffs.
Every guy has to box out!
Love is such a great rebounder.
KO needs to realize that he's never going to get a call going his way. Play through the contact and stop being weak.
after a GOD awful start we have the lead ;D
Man, they simply can't sit Lebron without giving up the lead they have built. He's going to have to go superhuman and play almost the entire game throughout the playoffs for them to make it out of the East.
Granted, the same can probably be said about IT lol
after a GOD awful start we have the lead ;D
Who is this guy?
Tp!!!!
I derive no pleasure from watching Olynyk.
Who is kelly guarding?
Who is kelly guarding?
Trick question: Kelly never guards anything. ;)
Kelly doing Kelly things
jerebko n Olynk should never ever be on the court together.
When Lebron decides to play like this... forget it.
This entire sitting IT and Horford at the same time cannot continue in the playoffs. They went from being up 1 to down by 13 in about 3 minutes.
When Lebron decides to play like this... forget it.
that is what i said earlier.
Marcus is so special!
Playoff previewpretty much
I don't mind playing 5 bench guys as long as one of them can be a go to scorer. Last year they had Turner so it worked. This year they don't have anyone so when IT and Horford sit, it's zero offense.This entire sitting IT and Horford at the same time cannot continue in the playoffs. They went from being up 1 to down by 13 in about 3 minutes.
Yep. Good one, Brad. Just got Lebron going because you continue this terrible all bench unit. I don't how many times that has not worked for us this year, yet Brad still continues to go to it. Terrible, terrible decisions by him so far.
Brad gets an F so far for this game. What the **** is with this group out there right now is beyond me. Just completely let that run go berzerk and should've switched guys out beforehand.
YOU CAN'T MAKE SMART THE PRIMARY DEFENDER OF THE 45 LBS HEAVIER/4 INCHES TALLER LEBRON JAMES, BRAD...
Marcus is so special!
Yea he is special alright
we need another big who can score AND play D to go with Al.
we need another big who can score AND play D to go with Al.
I'm rooting for Lonzo Ball and Griffin being added over the summer.
LeBron James like to put on a supersaiyan show at TD Garden. I've seen it in Game 6 of 2012 before, and here again tonight.
This entire sitting IT and Horford at the same time cannot continue in the playoffs. They went from being up 1 to down by 13 in about 3 minutes.
Yep. Good one, Brad. Just got Lebron going because you continue this terrible all bench unit. I don't how many times that has not worked for us this year, yet Brad still continues to go to it. Terrible, terrible decisions by him so far.
I have given up on Kelly. I hope he takes his inconsistency to a different team this offseason.
we need another big who can score AND play D to go with Al.
I'm rooting for Lonzo Ball and Griffin being added over the summer.
Lonzo Ball is a big????
we have absolutely no rebounding... NONE. zero ,NADA.
Game is far from over. C's just need to show up. LeBron burn them legs off.was over 6 minutes ago when IT subbed out
With Isaiah on the floor: +1
With Isaiah off: -18
This entire sitting IT and Horford at the same time cannot continue in the playoffs. They went from being up 1 to down by 13 in about 3 minutes.
Yep. Good one, Brad. Just got Lebron going because you continue this terrible all bench unit. I don't how many times that has not worked for us this year, yet Brad still continues to go to it. Terrible, terrible decisions by him so far.
This team simply doesn't have enough talented players to throw at a team like Cleveland when they come to play.
Just end this stupid Fast and Furious movie series already. Omg.
Marcus Smart is playing himself out of a Celts uniformof the mess off the bench tonight, Marcus is the least of it. no one is hitting shots but at least Marcus is making the effort on D
i have not seen horrendous offense like this...ever
Marcus Smart is playing himself out of a Celts uniformof the mess off the bench tonight, Marcus is the least of it. no one is hitting shots but at least Marcus is making the effort on D
i have not seen horrendous offense like this...ever
Our defense this quarter has been among the worst I've seen. Just a pathetic effort.Agree , their point came sooo easy
At least IT showed up to play today, and Al in the second. But noone else seemingly has, though Brad has really hampered the bench players by these terrible, terrible rotations.
This team would suck so much without Thomas.Which no one talks about when it comes to the MVP debate. Without him its a team of jump shooters and when they're off, we get what we're seeing tonight.
Our defense this quarter has been among the worst I've seen. Just a pathetic effort.
Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
seriously. your hatred of Smart is apparently blinding you to what's going on out there. the whole bench has killed us but if you're not seeing KO, JJ and Rozier has having a worse impact out there than Smart you're not paying attention.Marcus Smart is playing himself out of a Celts uniformof the mess off the bench tonight, Marcus is the least of it. no one is hitting shots but at least Marcus is making the effort on D
i have not seen horrendous offense like this...ever
seriouslly??
Crowder is ok but we still don't have a Lebron stopper.
Kelly is a bum.. if he's not hitting the three he's worthlessAnd what really sucks is he's the key guy when it comes to the playoffs. When he plays well the team goes to another level...and that hasn't happened since probably the Washington game.
Crowd Scouting Report: Don't boo Lebron James.
It's impossible to say anything bad about Smart in here
It's impossible to say anything bad about Smart in here
seriously. your hatred of Smart is apparently blinding you to what's going on out there. the whole bench has killed us but if you're not seeing KO, JJ and Rozier has having a worse impact out there than Smart you're not paying attention.Marcus Smart is playing himself out of a Celts uniformof the mess off the bench tonight, Marcus is the least of it. no one is hitting shots but at least Marcus is making the effort on D
i have not seen horrendous offense like this...ever
seriouslly??
AB is really slow getting back to form whenever he comes back from injury. Plenty of sample size too.
that's exactly what this team is. live by the jumper, die by the jumper. tonight we're dyingThis team would suck so much without Thomas.Which no one talks about when it comes to the MVP debate. Without him its a team of jump shooters and when they're off, we get what we're seeing tonight.
How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
Our defense this quarter has been among the worst I've seen. Just a pathetic effort.
dude...the Celts are trying...the Cavs are just taking it to another level
It's impossible to say anything bad about Smart in here
Too many fans overrate him. He is a huge liability on offense. 3 years in the league and he is still horrendous on offense. Good defensive role player that's it. I wouldn't miss him if he was part of a trade.
no offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Hope they get their arse chewed at halftime and come out like they did in the Rockets game, though someone needs to chew Brad's arse too for his terrible rotations early in the 2nd.
Our defense this quarter has been among the worst I've seen. Just a pathetic effort.
dude...the Celts are trying...the Cavs are just taking it to another level
Do you all quit at halftime in real life too? They should rename this place chickenlittleblog.com.
How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
he's just upset Mickey isn't getting any PT because his boy would certainly save the dayno offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
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i'm waking up at 3AM to watch Kelly and Marcus AGAIN
shame on me
no offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
Hope they get their arse chewed at halftime and come out like they did in the Rockets game, though someone needs to chew Brad's arse too for his terrible rotations early in the 2nd.
There is not much arse chewing that will make guys hit open shots. This has been going on for a few games now.
How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
More important Lakers are up on Spurswell that would be a pleasant surprise if that lasted. would almost put the doom and gloomers about the pick out of their misery but they'd probably pin their misery on the Suns next
It's impossible to say anything bad about Smart in here
Too many fans overrate him. He is a huge liability on offense. 3 years in the league and he is still horrendous on offense. Good defensive role player that's it. I wouldn't miss him if he was part of a trade.
Or maybe too many haters likes to nitpick on him? I mean he's not the only problem in the game. The whole bench, not just Smart flat out suck tonight.
he's just upset Mickey isn't getting any PT because his boy would certainly save the dayno offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
Hope they get their arse chewed at halftime and come out like they did in the Rockets game, though someone needs to chew Brad's arse too for his terrible rotations early in the 2nd.
There is not much arse chewing that will make guys hit open shots. This has been going on for a few games now.
It's beyond not hitting shots, though. The defense has been terrible all around, and the effort and intensity just has not been there.
just joined the game with 2 minutes left in the half. it was not a pleasant experience. :P
from what i read the celtics have not played well. the stats show a really p--- poor shooting effort tonight. has it been the cavs defense or simply a case of crappy shooting by the celtics?
the little i saw on the defensive end did not inspire me either. sigh. :-[
More important Lakers are up on Spurswell that would be a pleasant surprise if that lasted. would almost put the doom and gloomers about the pick out of their misery but they'd probably pin their misery on the Suns next
Do you all quit at halftime in real life too? They should rename this place chickenlittleblog.com.
thanks jp. well, there is still a half to go and the lead is not insurmountable. if the celtics heat up, they can still do it.just joined the game with 2 minutes left in the half. it was not a pleasant experience. :P
from what i read the celtics have not played well. the stats show a really p--- poor shooting effort tonight. has it been the cavs defense or simply a case of crappy shooting by the celtics?
the little i saw on the defensive end did not inspire me either. sigh. :-[
The Cavs D has been atrocious. It might not be exaggerating to say that we've had wide open shots on nearly a dozen possessions due to Cavs miscommunication on D.
We're just really not hitting shots and playing some terrible D ourselves on the other end, especially our rebounding.
How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
How? Because they were healthy. In the playoffs they were ridden with injuries. BTW that Hawks team got to ECF. Are you gonna ignore this like you always do huh triboy? You know what, just watch your boy Mickey in Maine.
he's just upset Mickey isn't getting any PT because his boy would certainly save the dayno offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
Yes i would...you rather play Jerebko over Mickey?
CBS plays Jerebko over Brown...so go figure
You keep defending brickmaster Smart
He has to stop shooting...CBS is the dummy giving him the green light
no offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
you are a typical green teamer homer
wake up
If the Celts make it close tonight...i'm happy...all I expect is the Celts to make it past 1st round...anything further is foolish thinking
How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
It's impossible to say anything bad about Smart in here
Too many fans overrate him. He is a huge liability on offense. 3 years in the league and he is still horrendous on offense. Good defensive role player that's it. I wouldn't miss him if he was part of a trade.
Or maybe too many haters likes to nitpick on him? I mean he's not the only problem in the game. The whole bench, not just Smart flat out suck tonight.
So you are saying he is not a liability on offense every night? You don't agree that he is basically a very good defensive role player?
I'm still scratching my head over the lineup that Brad trotted out to start the 2nd. It was a disaster waiting to happen. As much as I like IT and Horford on the court together, they need to be staggered to provide some stable source of offense. Playing IT the entire 1st may not have been the best idea.
so your issue is Smart's shooting? that's it? the whole bench was 1-12. It's not just Smart that's having a bad nighthe's just upset Mickey isn't getting any PT because his boy would certainly save the dayno offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
Yes i would...you rather play Jerebko over Mickey?
CBS plays Jerebko over Brown...so go figure
You keep defending brickmaster Smart
He has to stop shooting...CBS is the dummy giving him the green light
CBS needs to startDoesn't matter who starts with the dropoff that occurs when he goes to the bench.
Al-KO-Brown-Green- IT4
this lineup would match better against the Cavs starting 5
just too much size in each position...need to match it
so your issue is Smart's shooting? that's it? the whole bench was 1-12. It's not just Smart that's having a bad nighthe's just upset Mickey isn't getting any PT because his boy would certainly save the dayno offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
Yes i would...you rather play Jerebko over Mickey?
CBS plays Jerebko over Brown...so go figure
You keep defending brickmaster Smart
He has to stop shooting...CBS is the dummy giving him the green light
you said in another post that this team was actually playing D. not from what I saw but what I did see was Marcus making an effort on D even though he was overmatched when put on Lebron.
I'm still scratching my head over the lineup that Brad trotted out to start the 2nd. It was a disaster waiting to happen. As much as I like IT and Horford on the court together, they need to be staggered to provide some stable source of offense. Playing IT the entire 1st may not have been the best idea.
Ugh, same here. And what made it worse is that he kept on with it until the lead was over double digits. It's mind-blowing.
There for a second it crossed my mind that that was a secret tank move designed to miss the Raptors in the second round. That's how bad it was. I couldn't really find any other justification for it lol
How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
How? Because they were healthy. In the playoffs they were ridden with injuries. BTW that Hawks team got to ECF. Are you gonna ignore this like you always do huh triboy? You know what, just watch your boy Mickey in Maine.
ok we will win the championship . you are right
I'm still scratching my head over the lineup that Brad trotted out to start the 2nd. It was a disaster waiting to happen. As much as I like IT and Horford on the court together, they need to be staggered to provide some stable source of offense. Playing IT the entire 1st may not have been the best idea.
Ugh, same here. And what made it worse is that he kept on with it until the lead was over double digits. It's mind-blowing.
There for a second it crossed my mind that that was a secret tank move designed to miss the Raptors in the second round. That's how bad it was. I couldn't really find any other justification for it lol
I third this statement. Three guard lineup with Rozier and Smart (who have been crap offensively since February), plus Jerebko and Olynyk. Lebron chewed them up.
no offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
you are a typical green teamer homer
wake up
If the Celts make it close tonight...i'm happy...all I expect is the Celts to make it past 1st round...anything further is foolish thinking
You my friend can see things clearly. This team is not getting out of the second round. And that's ok because this is far from the team that Ainge is building.
Why is it that these threads are always so much more active when the Celtics are losing?
And if we would manage to make a comeback and win, half the posters in here would dissapear.
Some of yall should take a long look in the mirror, my goodness.
so your issue is Smart's shooting? that's it? the whole bench was 1-12. It's not just Smart that's having a bad nighthe's just upset Mickey isn't getting any PT because his boy would certainly save the dayno offense but where are the guys here who said the Celtics have a chance to take over the Cavs?
lol
Typical comment...gloating cuz your gloom predictions appear to be in your favor. True fan you are. I swear you're an undercover troll.
Yes i would...you rather play Jerebko over Mickey?
CBS plays Jerebko over Brown...so go figure
You keep defending brickmaster Smart
He has to stop shooting...CBS is the dummy giving him the green light
you said in another post that this team was actually playing D. not from what I saw but what I did see was Marcus making an effort on D even though he was overmatched when put on Lebron.
Effort is not winning basketball
It's like you will always say effort. The guy was bad, and he is what some look for as the future.
We need better play , or else no point in giving him money.
It's impossible to say anything bad about Smart in here
Too many fans overrate him. He is a huge liability on offense. 3 years in the league and he is still horrendous on offense. Good defensive role player that's it. I wouldn't miss him if he was part of a trade.
Or maybe too many haters likes to nitpick on him? I mean he's not the only problem in the game. The whole bench, not just Smart flat out suck tonight.
So you are saying he is not a liability on offense every night? You don't agree that he is basically a very good defensive role player?
Using strawman argument, huh. When did I say he's not a liability tonight? If you're gonna point fingers on Smart, also point fingers on the entire bench and Brad. Jerebko, Olynyk and Green are missing assignments, left and right that leads in an easy points in the paint by the Cavs. I guess you're just gonna ignore because all of it was Smart's fault.
Bradley has been a non-factor. He was a non-factor his first game last time he returned as well. Brad shouldn't be playing him that much.
Thanks triboy- you said it better than I could have. And the C's have maybe the softest frontcourt in history- even Big Baby or Sullinger would look good now, lol.How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
Bradley has been a non-factor. He was a non-factor his first game last time he returned as well. Brad shouldn't be playing him that much.
historically he has struggled against JR Smith
Cavs are rounding into playoff mode. Celtics are showing they're not ready for prime time just yet. Major league message being sent by the Cavs.
Thanks triboy- you said it better than I could have. And the C's have maybe the softest frontcourt in history- even Big Baby or Sullinger would look good now, lol.How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
this reminds me far too much of doc rivers ball. too manys jumpers. we need a dominant inside game when we go cold outside.
Thanks triboy- you said it better than I could have. And the C's have maybe the softest frontcourt in history- even Big Baby or Sullinger would look good now, lol.How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
cant win if jae and ab cant hit a shot
this reminds me far too much of doc rivers ball. too manys jumpers. we need a dominant inside game when we go cold outside.
We finally get a chance for the #1 pick and there are no dominant bigs to be found.
this reminds me far too much of doc rivers ball. too manys jumpers. we need a dominant inside game when we go cold outside.
We finally get a chance for the #1 pick and there are no dominant bigs to be found.
Brad gets an F so far for this game. What the **** is with this group out there right now is beyond me. Just completely let that run go berzerk and should've switched guys out beforehand.
YOU CAN'T MAKE SMART THE PRIMARY DEFENDER OF THE 45 LBS HEAVIER/4 INCHES TALLER LEBRON JAMES, BRAD...
Come on, Crowder! Stop with the dumb shots! Play smart!
this reminds me far too much of doc rivers ball. too manys jumpers. we need a dominant inside game when we go cold outside.
We finally get a chance for the #1 pick and there are no dominant bigs to be found.
Even if there was, Danny would still find a guard or a forward tweener with a broken jumper.
This defense is so embarrassing, though the offense isn't far behind it. This team is just so frustrating. When they don't play with a chip on their shoulder, which is about every other night anymore, they can be beat by anyone. Just plain terrible. No heart tonight.
Thanks triboy- you said it better than I could have. And the C's have maybe the softest frontcourt in history- even Big Baby or Sullinger would look good now, lol.How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
The same Sullinger that's shooting 32% from the field and 17% from three while averaging 3 pts per game? The same Sullinger who is out of the league? My God you people.Thanks triboy- you said it better than I could have. And the C's have maybe the softest frontcourt in history- even Big Baby or Sullinger would look good now, lol.How did this team make it to the top of the east?Danny-
PLEASE do not resign KO!!! It makes me sick watching this stiff. And the refs hate him/pick on him too.
Only two real keepers on this team- IT and Avery Bradley. And I suppose Jaylen B. for his potential, and Gerald Green for bench spark/attitude. Everyone else is mediocre at best.
And are we EVER going to get a center/rebounder???
Tp
how did ATL win 60 a few seasons ago?
some teams are built for the regular season...but when other teams play seriously... there is little chance
celtics outside of a few ...are full of Matthew Delladovas.... just going to grind you out...make open shots...play smart...consistent effort
but when a team full of skilled players play for reals... then..
This Celtic team isn't really made for the playoffs. We lack overall size and toughness. Some hard decisions need to be made on some popular players.
Lets hope the Cavs are tired for the second half.
this reminds me far too much of doc rivers ball. too manys jumpers. we need a dominant inside game when we go cold outside.
We finally get a chance for the #1 pick and there are no dominant bigs to be found.
A grand total of 3 points from our bench up to this point.a sad stat. and the shooting woes continue.
I've also lost count of how many simple rotations we've missed tonight. You'd swear that we're actually trying to lose this game.
Oh yea, Danny. Rebound is not important at all.
At least people's expectations can come back down to earth after this beat down.
Kelly girl needs to learn how to block out. Another useless player on this team getting major minutes.
Why do I keep watching when I could be playing Mass Effect?
A grand total of 3 points from our bench up to this point.
I've also lost count of how many simple rotations we've missed tonight. You'd swear that we're actually trying to lose this game.
The fact that so many guys have laid an egg in such a big game is more than disappointing. It's like the fans realized the importance of the game and too many of the players did not. To have a realistic shot at best record (and the playoff advantage you get from it) and put in this kind of performance is just inexcuseable.
If you lose you lose. But if you lose like this? A performance like this given the stakes shows you're not a serious contender.
The fact that so many guys have laid an egg in such a big game is more than disappointing. It's like the fans realized the importance of the game and too many of the players did not. To have a realistic shot at best record (and the playoff advantage you get from it) and put in this kind of performance is just inexcuseable.
If you lose you lose. But if you lose like this? A performance like this given the stakes shows you're not a serious contender.
This one is pretty embarrassing. Until we actually win a playoff series with this team, I think we can drop the eastern conf finals talk.
IT is great during the regular season. Once teams start to focus in on him for multiple games in a row, his lack of size and def really hurts us. There were multiple def possessions in the 1st half where I was saying, wth are you doing IT guard someone...
Kelly girl needs to learn how to block out. Another useless player on this team getting major minutes.
A grand total of 3 points from our bench up to this point.
I've also lost count of how many simple rotations we've missed tonight. You'd swear that we're actually trying to lose this game.
Why do I keep watching when I could be playing Mass Effect?
Andromeda is terrible
Kelly girl needs to learn how to block out. Another useless player on this team getting major minutes.His glow is gone. He is what he is a career bench player. Sad
**** :laugh: second round loss here we come! Fools gold :o
The fact that so many guys have laid an egg in such a big game is more than disappointing. It's like the fans realized the importance of the game and too many of the players did not. To have a realistic shot at best record (and the playoff advantage you get from it) and put in this kind of performance is just inexcuseable.
If you lose you lose. But if you lose like this? A performance like this given the stakes shows you're not a serious contender.
Kelly just threw a shoulder into smart while he was trying for a layup. What does Brad seriously see in this doofus???
tommy is spot on about Smart.
Marcus is in his own head. He is shooting so poorly that he gets frustrated and it is effecting his defense. When that happens Marcus just isnt very good.tommy is spot on about Smart.
What'd he say?
CBS is a great coach.The fact that so many guys have laid an egg in such a big game is more than disappointing. It's like the fans realized the importance of the game and too many of the players did not. To have a realistic shot at best record (and the playoff advantage you get from it) and put in this kind of performance is just inexcuseable.
If you lose you lose. But if you lose like this? A performance like this given the stakes shows you're not a serious contender.
Boston's point differential this year is 2.7 points a game. That's behind Cleveland, Toronto, Golden State, Houston, Utah and the Clippers. And that's with IT having an MVP-caliber scoring season and a bunch of Hall of Fame-caliber fourth quarters.
This team is good but it's nowhere near as good as it's record.
Mike
So why didn't they show up tonight???
So why didn't they show up tonight???
They only have 1 player that can consistently put the ball in the basket. Bradley, Smart, Horford, Olynk, Crawford ext.. are not consistent players and are all capable at the same time to throw up bricks.
This team needs another elite scorer and until they get one they are certainly capable of getting a beat down from a top tier team.
So why didn't they show up tonight???
They only have 1 player that can consistently put the ball in the basket. Bradley, Smart, Horford, Olynk, Crawford ext.. are not consistent players and are all capable at the same time to throw up bricks.
This team needs another elite scorer and until they get one they are certainly capable of getting a beat down from a top tier team.
Well, Toronto just won, meaning they're one step more likely to be the third seed. We're going to get one of the worst possible playoff draws once again just like last year: Chicago, Toronto, Cleveland. All because we decided to not show up tonight (along with the first half of the Milwaukee game, which also cost us).
So why didn't they show up tonight???
Goodluck getting out of the first round. This is how teams will play us come playoffs. Take out IT and we are average at best.
Then next season comes and we draft. We get the best player but we lose most of this core because most of their contracts are up. Then comes the arduous task of having to sign bums for years to come because free agents don't willingly come here.
Danny, you are about to be exposed for **** gm you really are. Your luck which has painted you as some genius over the years will soon run out.
"if you are religious, people out there, say a prayer for Marcus, please"
-Tommy Heinsohn
"if you are religious, people out there, say a prayer for Marcus, please"
-Tommy Heinsohn
So, can we end all the talk now that the Cavs didn't really care about the #1 seed? They came and took it by force tonight.
So, can we end all the talk now that the Cavs didn't really care about the #1 seed? They came andtook it by force tonight.we gave it to them on a silver platter.
Goodluck getting out of the first round. This is how teams will play us come playoffs. Take out IT and we are average at best.
Then next season comes and we draft. We get the best player but we lose most of this core because most of their contracts are up. Then comes the arduous task of having to sign bums for years to come because free agents don't willingly come here.
Danny, you are about to be exposed for **** gm you really are. Your luck which has painted you as some genius over the years will soon run out.
LOL and there is Clench coming through with the hot take on Danny Ainge. Go back to your cave.
Goodluck getting out of the first round. This is how teams will play us come playoffs. Take out IT and we are average at best.
Then next season comes and we draft. We get the best player but we lose most of this core because most of their contracts are up. Then comes the arduous task of having to sign bums for years to come because free agents don't willingly come here.
Danny, you are about to be exposed for **** gm you really are. Your luck which has painted you as some genius over the years will soon run out.
LOL and there is Clench coming through with the hot take on Danny Ainge. Go back to your cave.
Jerebko is another player that gets way too many minutes. Goes to show you though how flawed this roster is. Ainge better have something coming because he had chances at the deadline to make this team better this year and decided to keep the same flawed roster.
So, can we end all the talk now that the Cavs didn't really care about the #1 seed? They came andtook it by force tonight.we gave it to them on a silver platter.
FTFY. The Cavs aren't playing great; we're playing atrociously.
"if you are religious, people out there, say a prayer for Marcus, please"
-Tommy Heinsohn
Smart needs to put extra extra time and shoot 1000 3s if he has to
like Ray Allen be the first one out before games and shoot shoot shoot
Clench, it can be argued that every GM is all a product of luck, list 3 better GMs than Ainge.Goodluck getting out of the first round. This is how teams will play us come playoffs. Take out IT and we are average at best.
Then next season comes and we draft. We get the best player but we lose most of this core because most of their contracts are up. Then comes the arduous task of having to sign bums for years to come because free agents don't willingly come here.
Danny, you are about to be exposed for **** gm you really are. Your luck which has painted you as some genius over the years will soon run out.
LOL and there is Clench coming through with the hot take on Danny Ainge. Go back to your cave.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Sorry, I don't think he's as brilliant as everyone seems to think. I think he's a guy who's had so much luck come his way as a gm that is enough to fool gullible people that he's some kind of mastermind genius. Sorry, he's not.
Jerebko is another player that gets way too many minutes. Goes to show you though how flawed this roster is. Ainge better have something coming because he had chances at the deadline to make this team better this year and decided to keep the same flawed roster.
Ainge's failure to address rebounding all these years (post-KG and Perk) is getting ridiculous.
The team gets killed on the boards a ton but Ainge just smiles telling the whole world that KO is our rim protecting savior. ::)
And we have a game tomorrow in Atlanta, too, though now that the first seed will be out of reach the losses won't really matter.
But we need to get AB and Smart back in rhythm before the playoffs.
Gonna be a really fun regular season game. I think the Cavs are going to come in with something to prove and I KNOW we are. I don't have really high hopes of winning, but we've definitely got a solid chance. Just hoping for a playoff atmosphere and for the team to represent itself well.
And we have a game tomorrow in Atlanta, too, though now that the first seed will be out of reach the losses won't really matter.
But we need to get AB and Smart back in rhythm before the playoffs.
Gonna be a really fun regular season game. I think the Cavs are going to come in with something to prove and I KNOW we are. I don't have really high hopes of winning, but we've definitely got a solid chance. Just hoping for a playoff atmosphere and for the team to represent itself well.
Well this didn't age well.
We done got woodshedded tonight, folks. Good reminder of how far we still have to go.
Avery has sucked real bad today.
The team gets killed on the boards a ton but Ainge just smiles telling the whole world that KO is our rim protecting savior. ::)
its awfully frustratingAvery has sucked real bad today.
Yeah, he's still coming back from illness though.
Still, he really is awful the first few games out of injury, not unlike KO.
And we have a game tomorrow in Atlanta, too, though now that the first seed will be out of reach the losses won't really matter.
But we need to get AB and Smart back in rhythm before the playoffs.
They should be well rested going into that game....
Crowders a joke if this team is gonna show up in the playoffs in another first round exit we might as well blow it up. Draft a young stud pg and ship IT out.this effort is pathetic, but it is not a predictor of a first round exit. I mean, if we lose in the first round a blow-up makes sense, but thats a total nonsequitor right now.
Clench, it can be argued that every GM is all a product of luck, list 3 better GMs than Ainge.Goodluck getting out of the first round. This is how teams will play us come playoffs. Take out IT and we are average at best.
Then next season comes and we draft. We get the best player but we lose most of this core because most of their contracts are up. Then comes the arduous task of having to sign bums for years to come because free agents don't willingly come here.
Danny, you are about to be exposed for **** gm you really are. Your luck which has painted you as some genius over the years will soon run out.
LOL and there is Clench coming through with the hot take on Danny Ainge. Go back to your cave.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Sorry, I don't think he's as brilliant as everyone seems to think. I think he's a guy who's had so much luck come his way as a gm that is enough to fool gullible people that he's some kind of mastermind genius. Sorry, he's not.
Crowders a joke if this team is gonna show up in the playoffs in another first round exit we might as well blow it up. Draft a young stud pg and ship IT out.
Well for the Celts this game actually was like a playoff game they knew they needed this game and wanted it. It didn't matter they were outclassed and looked like crap. I expect much more of the same in the playoffs.Crowders a joke if this team is gonna show up in the playoffs in another first round exit we might as well blow it up. Draft a young stud pg and ship IT out.this effort is pathetic, but it is not a predictor of a first round exit. I mean, if we lose in the first round a blow-up makes sense, but thats a total nonsequitor right now.
Given the circumstances and HOW we lost, worst loss of the season?
The Suns game was certainly bad with how it ended, but this absolute no-show and beatdown has to take the cake given what was at stake.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
You can't go small against Lebron.
The bottom line for this team is that the only way they can compete with elite teams is to play great defense, which is something they have not done with any consistency this season. The D has improved a little from an atrocious start to the season but without IT playing out of his mind in the 4th quarter, how many more losses would we have? Six? Eight? Ten?
And the problem with the defense is a lack of effort leading to a lack of execution. Even as our defensive effort has improved lately, though not so much tonight, you can see our rotations break down really quickly when other teams keep moving the ball. That's because we're not used to making that 2nd and 3rd and 4th rotation because we haven't played D hard enough to force teams away from their initial attack.
Mike
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
The bottom line for this team is that the only way they can compete with elite teams is to play great defense, which is something they have not done with any consistency this season. The D has improved a little from an atrocious start to the season but without IT playing out of his mind in the 4th quarter, how many more losses would we have? Six? Eight? Ten?
And the problem with the defense is a lack of effort leading to a lack of execution. Even as our defensive effort has improved lately, though not so much tonight, you can see our rotations break down really quickly when other teams keep moving the ball. That's because we're not used to making that 2nd and 3rd and 4th rotation because we haven't played D hard enough to force teams away from their initial attack.
Mike
This is absolutely spot on. This team only goes as far as its defense does, and it has simply not been there all year long.
We simply got too cocky and entitled and thought we didn't need to play high-level, intense D like we used to anymore. But this is what we get for being like that all year long.
And I really question if we'll "turn it on" and "flip the switch" in the playoffs if we couldn't even do it tonight.
Horford was a tiny overpay imo. He was not signed strictly because of KD. Even with KD not coming here, he is a good signing. Thats been discussed ad nauseam. He brings a lot to the locker room, he is a brilliant passer and a great screen setter and a good defender. he spreads the floor and has allowed Isaiah, Avery, and Jae to all have substantial career years in terms of shooting percentages.Clench, it can be argued that every GM is all a product of luck, list 3 better GMs than Ainge.Goodluck getting out of the first round. This is how teams will play us come playoffs. Take out IT and we are average at best.
Then next season comes and we draft. We get the best player but we lose most of this core because most of their contracts are up. Then comes the arduous task of having to sign bums for years to come because free agents don't willingly come here.
Danny, you are about to be exposed for **** gm you really are. Your luck which has painted you as some genius over the years will soon run out.
LOL and there is Clench coming through with the hot take on Danny Ainge. Go back to your cave.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Sorry, I don't think he's as brilliant as everyone seems to think. I think he's a guy who's had so much luck come his way as a gm that is enough to fool gullible people that he's some kind of mastermind genius. Sorry, he's not.
Don't care about any other gm. I only care about this gm and what he's doing.
Danny is a gambler, and I fully understand you have to have some element of that to be an effective gm, but danny don't just have some element, HE IS A GAMBLER ALL THE WAY.
He's like that guy who has had many great nights at the machine or at the table but don't know when to logically cash in and go home.
His latest gamble? He gambled signing a 30 year old Horford to 26 million a year in the hopes that maybe, just maybe Durant would want to sign.
How is that a brilliant gm? How does that make any sense whatsoever?
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Welp. Now is a good time to remind ourselves that the goal heading into this a season was "win a playoff series." We don't need to beat Cleveland to accomplish that.the expectation was win a playoff series.
A little fun fact before I depart for the night. IT 4 rebounds, KO 4 rebounds, Amir 3 rebounds.. AB 7 rebounds horford 7 rebounds. Our starting backcourt with the average height of 5ft10 out rebounding our 3 best bigs.. just ridiculous
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Because some of the folks that are criticizing the team and Danny today, where saying how much they love this team ... that is why.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Because some of the folks that are criticizing the team and Danny today, where saying how much they love this team ... that is why.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Because some of the folks that are criticizing the team and Danny today, where saying how much they love this team ... that is why.
That's really slick and dirty what you did there. Next time I hope there's enough balls in that sack to call me out openly.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Big difference. I love this team. You want me to say it again? I love this team. I love this team because 1) I am a Celtics fan and will root for them when they are winning no matter what, even when I'm well aware of their limitations. The same way I rooted for Rondo for years despite all his flaws. And when he was traded I was ok with it because it's a better deal and something that needed done. 2) Because they aren't performing to their potential. If Sully and Turner are the difference-maker in our bulldog-like defense last year, then we are in a lot of trouble. I know they are not, which is why this is troubling. 3) I love this team because I love Brad Stevens. And they reason is because of what he is able to do with little he has. He is the mastermind, not Danny.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Because some of the folks that are criticizing the team and Danny today, where saying how much they love this team ... that is why.
That's really slick and dirty what you did there. Next time I hope there's enough balls in that sack to call me out openly.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Big difference. I love this team. You want me to say it again? I love this team. I love this team because 1) I am a Celtics fan and will root for them when they are winning no matter what, even when I'm well aware of their limitations. The same way I rooted for Rondo for years despite all his flaws. And when he was traded I was ok with it because it's a better deal and something that needed done. 2) Because they aren't performing to their potential. If Sully and Turner are the difference-maker in our bulldog-like defense last year, then we are in a lot of trouble. I know they are not, which is why this is troubling. 3) I love this team because I love Brad Stevens. And they reason is because of what he is able to do with little he has. He is the mastermind, not Danny.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Because some of the folks that are criticizing the team and Danny today, where saying how much they love this team ... that is why.
That's really slick and dirty what you did there. Next time I hope there's enough balls in that sack to call me out openly.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Big difference. I love this team. You want me to say it again? I love this team. I love this team because 1) I am a Celtics fan and will root for them when they are winning no matter what, even when I'm well aware of their limitations. The same way I rooted for Rondo for years despite all his flaws. And when he was traded I was ok with it because it's a better deal and something that needed done. 2) Because they aren't performing to their potential. If Sully and Turner are the difference-maker in our bulldog-like defense last year, then we are in a lot of trouble. I know they are not, which is why this is troubling. 3) I love this team because I love Brad Stevens. And they reason is because of what he is able to do with little he has. He is the mastermind, not Danny.
'Balls in the sack'?? on the internet? really??
Danny put the team you love together, give him a break.
By the way, nothing sick and dirty in or about my post... I made a point, if the cap fit then wear it.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
We played the Knicks for godssakes. A Melo-less Knick. Why shouldn't fans take it when they can get it. I'm sure if you ask anyone in that thread if they think they can beat the Cavs in 7 games, they'd all say no. What's the point comparing the two?
Because some of the folks that are criticizing the team and Danny today, where saying how much they love this team ... that is why.
That's really slick and dirty what you did there. Next time I hope there's enough balls in that sack to call me out openly.
Love the team. Can't stand Danny. Big difference. I love this team. You want me to say it again? I love this team. I love this team because 1) I am a Celtics fan and will root for them when they are winning no matter what, even when I'm well aware of their limitations. The same way I rooted for Rondo for years despite all his flaws. And when he was traded I was ok with it because it's a better deal and something that needed done. 2) Because they aren't performing to their potential. If Sully and Turner are the difference-maker in our bulldog-like defense last year, then we are in a lot of trouble. I know they are not, which is why this is troubling. 3) I love this team because I love Brad Stevens. And they reason is because of what he is able to do with little he has. He is the mastermind, not Danny.
1. You have stated that this team could win a title this season if they gave a [dang].
they have character guys. Getting the guys to give a [dang] is on Brad and the individual players, not Danny.
2. we had a bulldog like defense and like you say, that disintegrating is not because we dont have Turner and Sully. This means that the problem is with scheme or effort. Once again, thats no Brad.
We clearly aren't beating CLE in a 7 game series.
We clearly aren't beating CLE in a 7 game series.
... and we knew this coming into the game tonight. Relax, people! Let's enjoy winning first round of the playoffs, hope we avoid Toronto in round 2, and see what happens there.
Question: I wasn't able to watch the game, though -- did we shoot poorly because it was an off night, or CLE ramped up their defense tonight?
We clearly aren't beating CLE in a 7 game series.
... and we knew this coming into the game tonight. Relax, people! Let's enjoy winning first round of the playoffs, hope we avoid Toronto in round 2, and see what happens there.
Question: I wasn't able to watch the game, though -- did we shoot poorly because it was an off night, or CLE ramped up their defense tonight?
We clearly aren't beating CLE in a 7 game series.
... and we knew this coming into the game tonight. Relax, people! Let's enjoy winning first round of the playoffs, hope we avoid Toronto in round 2, and see what happens there.
Question: I wasn't able to watch the game, though -- did we shoot poorly because it was an off night, or CLE ramped up their defense tonight?
We clearly aren't beating CLE in a 7 game series.
... and we knew this coming into the game tonight. Relax, people! Let's enjoy winning first round of the playoffs, hope we avoid Toronto in round 2, and see what happens there.
Question: I wasn't able to watch the game, though -- did we shoot poorly because it was an off night, or CLE ramped up their defense tonight?
The bottom line for this team is that the only way they can compete with elite teams is to play great defense, which is something they have not done with any consistency this season. The D has improved a little from an atrocious start to the season but without IT playing out of his mind in the 4th quarter, how many more losses would we have? Six? Eight? Ten?
And the problem with the defense is a lack of effort leading to a lack of execution. Even as our defensive effort has improved lately, though not so much tonight, you can see our rotations break down really quickly when other teams keep moving the ball. That's because we're not used to making that 2nd and 3rd and 4th rotation because we haven't played D hard enough to force teams away from their initial attack.
Mike
This is absolutely spot on. This team only goes as far as its defense does, and it has simply not been there all year long.
We simply got too cocky and entitled and thought we didn't need to play high-level, intense D like we used to anymore. But this is what we get for being like that all year long.
And I really question if we'll "turn it on" and "flip the switch" in the playoffs if we couldn't even do it tonight.
C's are going to struggle in the playoffs. Doesn't mean they can't win 2 rounds but they are going to be dog fights at best. Too many guys that are consistently inconsistent.
We clearly aren't beating CLE in a 7 game series.
... and we knew this coming into the game tonight. Relax, people! Let's enjoy winning first round of the playoffs, hope we avoid Toronto in round 2, and see what happens there.
Question: I wasn't able to watch the game, though -- did we shoot poorly because it was an off night, or CLE ramped up their defense tonight?
Actually I thought we had a shot based on how poorly CLE had been playing on the road.
Tonight the giant awoke.
I think in a way it was sort of a good thing we got blown out. Our team needs the edge. They were smelling their own farts a bit there
Ogaju, another game tomorrow. I'll be rooting for them like I always do and calling Danny out everytime we lose a game we aren't supposed to because I can 8) and because it's Danny's job to put this team in a position to succeed
Yup complete no shows from Smart, KO, Jerebko, Green, Jaylen yea he's a rook but still we didn't get any meaningful contribution from these guys. Then add Bradley to the list that's a blowout. It just feels like we're gonna see more of this in the playoffs.I think in a way it was sort of a good thing we got blown out. Our team needs the edge. They were smelling their own farts a bit there
I don't think getting steamrolled by them is all that terrible either, except we didn't show much fire in trying to rally in the 2nd half. That spirit and fight that has shown itself a lot this year just wasn't there at all tonight. We kind of just rolled over, we didn't crank up the D, or change our D on the fly at all to adjust. Plus no one really stepped up from our bench. That wasn't good.
Yup complete no shows from Smart, KO, Jerebko, Green, Jaylen yea he's a rook but still we didn't get any meaningful contribution from these guys. Then add Bradley to the list that's a blowout. It just feels like we're gonna see more of this in the playoffs.I think in a way it was sort of a good thing we got blown out. Our team needs the edge. They were smelling their own farts a bit there
I don't think getting steamrolled by them is all that terrible either, except we didn't show much fire in trying to rally in the 2nd half. That spirit and fight that has shown itself a lot this year just wasn't there at all tonight. We kind of just rolled over, we didn't crank up the D, or change our D on the fly at all to adjust. Plus no one really stepped up from our bench. That wasn't good.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
The internet is a hot take world. I think the expectations just started to get too high once we got into 1st in the east.
This game makes me worry more about our ability to get stops in the playoffs than one bad night of shooting. Well that and the fact that cleveland punched us in the mouth and we quietly rolled over. That part was hard to watch.
LOL Can someone go and read some of the comments in last game thread that Cs won and compare it to this thread.
The internet is a hot take world. I think the expectations just started to get too high once we got into 1st in the east.
This game makes me worry more about our ability to get stops in the playoffs than one bad night of shooting. Well that and the fact that cleveland punched us in the mouth and we quietly rolled over. That part was hard to watch.
This is why this board is always Arguing. The realist vs the idealist. People that live in the real world know what this team is. Know that Danny isn't doing his part to help, and knows we're a second round exit. Idealist think we're 2017-18 NBA champions lol