Go Celts! Let's make this real tough on them. If we can win this one and brink it home even the GAHDEN will be ROCKIN on Thursday. Let's get this forn IT.
Should Amir start?I heard on the radio that Amir has a sprained AC joint. Not sure if he will play/start. CBS might have to shuffle the starting lineup again.
Will Kevin Love keep on shooting like this?
What is the minimum offensive production needed from Smart?
Go Celts! Let's make this real tough on them. If we can win this one and brink it home even the GAHDEN will be ROCKIN on Thursday. Let's get this forn IT.
I like the 'brink' it home part of your post and IT does, too! I don't know if he would be all that psyched if they won another game without him, though. But I know I would!
Great job, once again, FLC!!
Should Amir start?with the injury, no. Wouldnt be surprised to see any of Jonas, Kelly, or Gerald getting the start instead.
Will Kevin Love keep on shooting like this?He will cool down a bit, but we are leaving him too open. He will kill you if you dare him too.
What is the minimum offensive production needed from Smart?I think you need ~15 and 6 with upwards of 40% shooting.
This series is starting out just like the Bulls series. Hope it ends the same.(https://windycitizensports.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/lebron-crying.jpg?w=470)
Go Celts! Let's make this real tough on them. If we can win this one and brink it home even the GAHDEN will be ROCKIN on Thursday. Let's get this forn IT.
I like the 'brink' it home part of your post and IT does, too! I don't know if he would be all that psyched if they won another game without him, though. But I know I would!
Great job, once again, FLC!!
IT is a great team player, and will be excited if the team wins the title without him. His selflessness is just another reason he's worth multiple Brinks trucks.
some googling has informed me that a typical brinks truck carries up to 10 million dollars.Go Celts! Let's make this real tough on them. If we can win this one and brink it home even the GAHDEN will be ROCKIN on Thursday. Let's get this forn IT.
I like the 'brink' it home part of your post and IT does, too! I don't know if he would be all that psyched if they won another game without him, though. But I know I would!
Great job, once again, FLC!!
IT is a great team player, and will be excited if the team wins the title without him. His selflessness is just another reason he's worth multiple Brinks trucks.
Can't believe this hasn't been brought up before. How much money does a single Brinks truck hold? Are there different sizes of trucks? I know you know the answer to this, salty...
some googling has informed me that a typical brinks truck carries up to 10 million dollars.Go Celts! Let's make this real tough on them. If we can win this one and brink it home even the GAHDEN will be ROCKIN on Thursday. Let's get this forn IT.
I like the 'brink' it home part of your post and IT does, too! I don't know if he would be all that psyched if they won another game without him, though. But I know I would!
Great job, once again, FLC!!
IT is a great team player, and will be excited if the team wins the title without him. His selflessness is just another reason he's worth multiple Brinks trucks.
Can't believe this hasn't been brought up before. How much money does a single Brinks truck hold? Are there different sizes of trucks? I know you know the answer to this, salty...
No Amir tonight. Looking like it will be either JJ or KO starting (hopefully JJ).
Come on, Smart, keep upping dat trade value, lol ;D.
Come on, Smart, keep upping dat trade value, lol ;D.
Whoa, when did you come back? I literally thought you'd gotten into a grave accident.
Come on, Smart, keep upping dat trade value, lol ;D.
Whoa, when did you come back? I literally thought you'd gotten into a grave accident.
A few days ago. Sorry if I made you worry, lol ;D. I wasn't banned or anything, btw.
No Amir tonight. Looking like it will be either JJ or KO starting (hopefully JJ).
It's Olynyk per Twitter.
Hey all. Believe it or not I am in Cleveland right now -- at the airport waiting for a delayed flight to Boston that is now scheduled to leave at 9:00. I am terribly un-tech savvy -- is there a way for me to watch the game while flying?
Traveling Jet blue.
Hey all. Believe it or not I am in Cleveland right now -- at the airport waiting for a delayed flight to Boston that is now scheduled to leave at 9:00. I am terribly un-tech savvy -- is there a way for me to watch the game while flying?
Traveling Jet blue.
Jet Blue has TVs and I think TNT is one of their channels, so enjoy.
KO finally in the starting lineup? Awesome. I've been asking for this for years now. Can't believe Gerald Green and Tyler Zeller got the call before he did. If only he can avoid getting four fouls in the first minute-and-a-half ...Either the C's have given up on the ridiculous notion that they can sign him on the cheap this summer or they are looking for a poor start and an excuse to bench him for most of the remainder of this series. His usage in the 1st 5 minutes should clarify which.
Hey all. Believe it or not I am in Cleveland right now -- at the airport waiting for a delayed flight to Boston that is now scheduled to leave at 9:00. I am terribly un-tech savvy -- is there a way for me to watch the game while flying?
Traveling Jet blue.
Jet Blue has TVs and I think TNT is one of their channels, so enjoy.
Yeah, you picked the right airline for catching the game. Just get to your seat early and settle in and enjoy!
Olynyk doesn't do well as a starter, I believe, but the boy genius knows better than I do.
Olynyk doesn't do well as a starter, I believe, but the boy genius knows better than I do.
poor shooting again
KO doesn't play through contact at all
Lebron looks lethargic
KO doesn't play through contact at all
Doesn't get calls either!
Lebron looks lethargic
NOICE!!Yup
This team is NOT afraid of the Cavs, unlike the team of the first two games. I think the play of Smart and JJ, who are both tough, hard-nosed players, has a lot to do with that, too.
Lebron looks lethargic
Celtics have made Lebron into a jump shooter
genius
Lebron looks lethargic
Celtics have made Lebron into a jump shooter
genius
Lebron looks lethargic
Celtics have made Lebron into a jump shooter
genius
Yeah, but LeBron usually can get to the lane at will if he wants to. He just doesnt look like he wants to again.
Lebron looks lethargic
Celtics have made Lebron into a jump shooter
genius
Yeah, but LeBron usually can get to the lane at will if he wants to. He just doesnt look like he wants to again.
Fatigue could be a factor given his age and minutes he played.
Ah, already bail-out calls for Cleveland I see..
Ah, already bail-out calls for Cleveland I see..
And another...
OMG ALREADY 4-1 ON FOULS...
I'm still beside myself at that Horford call. NBA cannot let that kind of stuff pass.
Man, after that Game 2, I never would have imagined this overall response by the C's.After game 3, I couldn't have imagined this response from cleveland
Bradley trying a dumb long two with James on him.
Free agents currently salivating to play for boston
Free agents currently salivating to play for boston
Keep watching Blake Griffin.
The Warriors are going to massacre this Cavs team.
Can the Celtics decline their homecourt games?
Kyrie Irving is a great one-on-one scorer, but otherwise I do not care for his game at all.
Kyrie Irving is a great one-on-one scorer, but otherwise I do not care for his game at all.
John WAll 2.0
Yeah.Kyrie Irving is a great one-on-one scorer, but otherwise I do not care for his game at all.
John WAll 2.0
What? Wall is a better creator for others in his sleep than Kyrie at his best.
48 minutes guysagreed. So far our defense is killing it. And offenses playing smart
48 minutes
this team can turn it on any second.
maintain pressure
play smart ball
stay composed
8 on 5, and we end the 1Q up 9 ;D
8 on 5, and we end the 1Q up 9 ;D
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go
Needed to make some more open shots, but can't complain too much.
Yeah.Kyrie Irving is a great one-on-one scorer, but otherwise I do not care for his game at all.
John WAll 2.0
What? Wall is a better creator for others in his sleep than Kyrie at his best.
Kylie is way more gifted as an iso scorer tho
GOD I LOVE JJ!
jesus christ
WHERES THE D????????
YEAH LET LEBRON DUNK ALL DAMMM GAME STUPOID
Why are we chucking jumpers? Korver's man should be going to the rim on every possession.Couldn't agree more
jesus christ
WHERES THE D????????
YEAH LET LEBRON DUNK ALL DAMMM GAME STUPOID
Someone has to put him on the floor next time he drives like that.
Sure, but for this someone should be close enough to him -- and that's far from a given.jesus christ
WHERES THE D????????
YEAH LET LEBRON DUNK ALL DAMMM GAME STUPOID
Someone has to put him on the floor next time he drives like that.
agreed
Jae has gotten so terrible on defense I don't get it..He was really good last night
I'm impressed with the effort so far.
only way Celtics can win .....is Bully ball......push Lebron around .....get in his head
they can't play sissy kids baskeyball and win.
Jae has gotten so terrible on defense I don't get it..He was really good last night
Game 3? You mean the game where he doubled LeBron for no reason and gave up the game tying 3?Jae has gotten so terrible on defense I don't get it..He was really good last night
Thank Jerebko for that run. p---ing off LeBron and he immediately gets two layups. And and air ball and awful shot from Jonas. He needs to remember he's scrub who had one nice moment.
I'm impressed with the effort so far.
I'm unimpressed by the missed open shots
keep the foot on the gas...
Yeah one play doesn't define his game last mightGame 3? You mean the game where he doubled LeBron for no reason and gave up the game tying 3?Jae has gotten so terrible on defense I don't get it..He was really good last night
That's a soft soft call on Lebron
Oh wow, Lebron with 3 now!
LBJ has 3 fouls. Need to ATTACK.
OH MY GOD. FOUR!
LBJ has 3 fouls. Need to ATTACK.
In the first half? :o Oh lawd.
Lebron has 4 hahahahaha
LBJ has 3 fouls. Need to ATTACK.
In the first half? :o Oh lawd.
Make it 4 fouls... 7 mins left in the 2nd. I swear.. miracle on hardwood.
Am I dreaming?
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Am I dreaming?
Lebron has 4 hahahahaha
I have no idea what's going on. I'm enjoying it, whatever it is. But, boy is this bizarre.
Okay, people, when do we start asking the inevitable question: are our defensive gains with Smart instead of IT (along with the better TEAM ball and ball movement offensively) actually an overall positive for the Celtics?
Please oh please make LEbron foul out.... now that would be something
Please oh please make LEbron foul out.... now that would be something
4. Pf on leroid in the 2nd......feel like I should start buying gold. The apocalypse is nigh.
Wow, this is beyond amazing!!
4 fouls on Lebron? No sound and missed part of 1st during takeoff. Is that right??
Please oh please make LEbron foul out.... now that would be something
no way ......i bet he has never foulsed out of a playoff game .
Silver would loose his job and Christmas bonus
I love it.
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-08/6/16/enhanced/webdr05/anigif_enhanced-2083-1438892028-2.gif)
I have no idea what's going on. I'm enjoying it, whatever it is. But, boy is this bizarre.
why bc you can't believe this team CAN play without IT4?
miss the little guy but this team right now.... no words
Okay, people, when do we start asking the inevitable question: are our defensive gains with Smart instead of IT (along with the better TEAM ball and ball movement offensively) actually an overall positive for the Celtics?If we win 2 games in Cleveland that argument starts to move from hot take to serious argument
We still need to make up the iso scoring for IT's absence, but I think yes.
Please oh please make LEbron foul out.... now that would be something
Okay, people, when do we start asking the inevitable question: are our defensive gains with Smart instead of IT (along with the better TEAM ball and ball movement offensively) actually an overall positive for the Celtics?If Smart was having a decent game scoring, it may be worth asking but he's only got 3 points and is 0-1 in the game.
We still need to make up the iso scoring for IT's absence, but I think yes.
I love it.
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-08/6/16/enhanced/webdr05/anigif_enhanced-2083-1438892028-2.gif)
I love it.
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-08/6/16/enhanced/webdr05/anigif_enhanced-2083-1438892028-2.gif)
TP.
Got to extend this lead with leroid on the bench.
if that guy had a Cavs logo it would be the perfect GIFI love it.
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-08/6/16/enhanced/webdr05/anigif_enhanced-2083-1438892028-2.gif)
TP.
I think I'm stroking out between the brilliance of that GIF and the 4 fouls on lebron.
Cavs are just a bad matchup for IT.then maybe it's time to trade him because we ain't getting to the finals if we cant get by the cavs :D
Boston needs to up the lead ... no LeBron, need to capitalize.
AB's decision-making and shot selection is really killing us.sadly, yes it is. needed him to step it up this game after sucking badly last game. he isn't getting it done
sir charles is Not a big Lebron James fan....LOL
We're starting to play too fastYup losing control of the pace
Boston needs to up the lead ... no LeBron, need to capitalize.
agreed. need to be up 15 at half
sir charles is Not a big Lebron James fan....LOL
Me either
If the half ends with only a lead in single digits, I'll be disappointed.
Does anyone know where I can stream the game...
Cable box broken, so I cannot use Cox Tonour on my laptop...
If the half ends with only a lead in single digits, I'll be disappointed.
Me too. They way Cleveland's playing, Boston needs to step on their throat and rip their heart out ASAP, especially with James on the bench.
Does anyone know where I can stream the game...
Cable box broken, so I cannot use Cox Tonour on my laptop...
How long will it take for these boys to realize that every time they chuck up a dumb contested jumper the cavs come down and score an easy bucket?????
I know a lot of people want to get up big on this team, I am ambivalent. I just want us to keep up the intensity. We tend to lose intensity with big leads.
Lol that was the quickest three seconds in the lane I've ever seen. I'm guessing it would've been a bit longer on the other end of the court...
Not what I was hoping for, but not single digits! 8) 8) 8)If the half ends with only a lead in single digits, I'll be disappointed.
Me too. They way Cleveland's playing, Boston needs to step on their throat and rip their heart out ASAP, especially with James on the bench.
Up 10 att he half. We should be happy.
Excellent half! It's amazing what actually playing defense does to this team!it's almost as though it's half of the game or something
Pretty sad that no1 knows the rules of the NBA on the tnt crew lol. Rip thru= 2 shots fellas
We're crashing the server...Yup the typical nightly server crash by celticsblog... gotta love it smh
Try to get another foul on Lebron...5 will really slow him down. He'd need a lug wrench to get a 6th.
Sorry - I know lots of you want more, but I'm ecstatic with a double-digit lead at the half. Not enough probably but a competitive game.
Not what I was hoping for, but not single digits! 8) 8) 8)If the half ends with only a lead in single digits, I'll be disappointed.
Me too. They way Cleveland's playing, Boston needs to step on their throat and rip their heart out ASAP, especially with James on the bench.
My God, is the TNT crew REALLY trying to explain away Lebron's fouls? Good Lord, at least try to be objective.
And LOL at Barkley saying that Lebron hitting Smart in the head is not a foul.
Pretty sad that no1 knows the rules of the NBA on the tnt crew lol. Rip thru= 2 shots fellas
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.I'm worried.
We're going to win. It's a lock.
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.
A few free agents are talking Celtics right now.
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!
Pretty sad that no1 knows the rules of the NBA on the tnt crew lol. Rip thru= 2 shots fellas
They were confused because shots were awarded (rip through = no shots on its own), but failed to realize that the Cavs were in the bonus. So, while incompetent, they're not quite as incompetent as you're making them out to be.
A few free agents are talking Celtics right now.
i am texting hayward now
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.I'm worried.
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS GO HARD!!!
Pretty sad that no1 knows the rules of the NBA on the tnt crew lol. Rip thru= 2 shots fellas
They were confused because shots were awarded (rip through = no shots on its own), but failed to realize that the Cavs were in the bonus. So, while incompetent, they're not quite as incompetent as you're making them out to be.
Yeah "not so incompetent" should be TNT's motto!
A few free agents are talking Celtics right now.
i am texting hayward now
Make sure to send him highlights of Game 3 and first half of Game 4 ;)
Brad Stevens is the mastermind behind this don't let anyone tell you anything different. He has learned how to win in the playoffs. Even if the C's don't win this series we are going to have fun watching this team for the next decade with BS at the helm.
We're going to win. It's a lock.
settle down
loooooooooooooooooooooooong waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to goooooooooooooo
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.I'm worried.
Me too. I fear LeBron comes out of half with the attitude of "**** this, this is only going 5 games if I have anything to say about it."
I know a lot of people want to get up big on this team, I am ambivalent. I just want us to keep up the intensity. We tend to lose intensity with big leads.
I agree with this^^
We're going to win. It's a lock.
settle down
loooooooooooooooooooooooong waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to goooooooooooooo
LeBron with 4 fouls. We got this.
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.I'm worried.
Me too. I fear LeBron comes out of half with the attitude of "**** this, this is only going 5 games if I have anything to say about it."
Hmm. I'm not sure. Not only does he have to worry about foul trouble, but he just has not looked like himself the last two games. He's been very tentative and just looking exasperated out there. I'm guessing there's a hidden injury that's not been reported, because I don't think him just playing "bad" can explain this.
We're going to win. It's a lock.
settle down
loooooooooooooooooooooooong waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to goooooooooooooo
LeBron with 4 fouls. We got this.
A few free agents are talking Celtics right now.
I'm not there with Brown yet, but when he's out there and being guarded by JR Smith or Deron Williams, give it to him on the block or go to the hoop. With Lebron out of the game they have no shot blocking (I know that Thompson can block shots but that's not his primary skill), so get to the basket.
Now if only we had a forward who could post up we could go to him against Lebron on the first play of the third quarter, give him an up-fake and see what happens. He might be a little anxious, although I doubt it, and you've got to take advantage of it like Bird's teams used to do, routinely. Never mind, no one plays like that anymore, lol ;D. Sigh.
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.I'm worried.
Me too. I fear LeBron comes out of half with the attitude of "**** this, this is only going 5 games if I have anything to say about it."
Hmm. I'm not sure. Not only does he have to worry about foul trouble, but he just has not looked like himself the last two games. He's been very tentative and just looking exasperated out there. I'm guessing there's a hidden injury that's not been reported, because I don't think him just playing "bad" can explain this.
Does Lebron foul out? ::)
This is going to be one of the most painful or satisfying halves of bball since sliced bread.
Buckle up, fellas. We might be in for 24 straight minutes of LeBron.I'm worried.
Me too. I fear LeBron comes out of half with the attitude of "**** this, this is only going 5 games if I have anything to say about it."
Smart might be a dumber basketball player than Z-Bo and that's saying something.
Just infuriating to watch.
Ugh! STOP TURNING OVER THE BALL!!
GO AT LEBRON!!!
Smart might be a dumber basketball player than Z-Bo and that's saying something.
Just infuriating to watch.
Man, Marv has gotten so bad. He gets a shocking amount of calls wrong.Nobody corrects him on that Smart call...
Man, Marv has gotten so bad. He gets a shocking amount of calls wrong."Marcus smart with the layup!" As crowder lays it in...
Im sorry but kelly is not the answer. Dude is trash..
All the work Boston does but they don't capitalize on half their opportunities, then Cleveland turns a couple of turnovers into easy points and they're right back in it despite doing almost nothing.
So frustrating.
Kelly with back to back TOs.
Which part of his supposed "BBIQ" is high? He takes bad shots and makes ill-advised passes all the time. HE also doesn't stand out with any particular ability running the floor, since I never see him identifying good matchups and actively trying to put us in a position to exploit them.Smart might be a dumber basketball player than Z-Bo and that's saying something.
Just infuriating to watch.
Huh? Smart's only as good as he is because of his very high BBIQ... Not sure where this "dumb" stuff is coming from. He at times has some bad shot selection, but there's no other justification for this statement.
So freaking stupid. What is that now 4 freaking turnovers after just 3 in the entire first half? PLAY SMART!
Which part of his supposed "BBIQ" is high? He takes bad shots and makes ill-advised passes all the time. HE also doesn't stand out with any particular ability running the floor, since I never see him identifying good matchups and actively trying to put us in a position to exploit them.Smart might be a dumber basketball player than Z-Bo and that's saying something.
Just infuriating to watch.
Huh? Smart's only as good as he is because of his very high BBIQ... Not sure where this "dumb" stuff is coming from. He at times has some bad shot selection, but there's no other justification for this statement.
Which part of his supposed "BBIQ" is high? He takes bad shots and makes ill-advised passes all the time. HE also doesn't stand out with any particular ability running the floor, since I never see him identifying good matchups and actively trying to put us in a position to exploit them.Smart might be a dumber basketball player than Z-Bo and that's saying something.
Just infuriating to watch.
Huh? Smart's only as good as he is because of his very high BBIQ... Not sure where this "dumb" stuff is coming from. He at times has some bad shot selection, but there's no other justification for this statement.
We ran the same bad(ish) offense for stretches in the first half (especially with LeBron out). We just didn't turn it over, and our bad shots were going in.So freaking stupid. What is that now 4 freaking turnovers after just 3 in the entire first half? PLAY SMART!
Very frustrating. Offensive foul, bad pass, another bad pass, foul by KO pushing someone in the back on what would've been a Boston rebound. :(
apparently who to start at pf this game..Im sorry but kelly is not the answer. Dude is trash..
What's the question?
Over the back.....legal if you're a cav
Well, we should have known the C's wouldn't make it easy on themselves. We're lucky the lead hasn't been completely erased yet.
Marcus Banks!2.0 ;D
Lebron needs to pick up #5 ASAP ;DPut in the one guy who might be able to draw it on him...Jaylen
Great job getting Jonas in for KOOnly took brad 3 minutes of terrible play...
Kelly is imploding
We knew this was going to happen, just gotta stay the course.Yup, have to grind it out
Kelly is imploding
If he gets 14+, we are usually pretty good.
He's already got 10.
This is going to be one of the most painful or satisfying halves of bball since sliced bread.
I think you're right. If the Cs win, awesome! If they lose, it means they blew a 16-point lead, a 10-point halftime lead.
That's how you finish Kelly!
a 3 by Kyrie with KO's arms down on DThe guy just loves to force the switch onto guards and then get absolutely torched
get AB and crowder out CBS
they are tired
There is. This team cannot keep concentration for full 48 minutes and do the things that win them games. They'd rather just chuck jumpers and hope it's going to be enough.get AB and crowder out CBS
they are tired
There could be no other explanation. Put in Rozier.
So I'm guessing the refs have stopped calling fouls on the Cavs.No, we stopped making high percentage plays. Because winning games is overrated.
Palming?
Should have gone up by more when they had the chance.
get AB and crowder out CBS
they are tired
Yes.Palming?
Was that the call on Brown?
lolPalming?
Was that the call on Brown?
There is. This team cannot keep concentration for full 48 minutes and do the things that win them games. They'd rather just chuck jumpers and hope it's going to be enough.get AB and crowder out CBS
they are tired
There could be no other explanation. Put in Rozier.
There is. This team cannot keep concentration for full 48 minutes and do the things that win them games. They'd rather just chuck jumpers and hope it's going to be enough.get AB and crowder out CBS
they are tired
There could be no other explanation. Put in Rozier.
This officially ****ing sucks. I'm coming unglued worse than the Celtics. Time for beer.plenty of time, we are winning this game!
Weather the stormCleveland weathered the storm? You are correct, sir.
Weather the stormi.e. don't fall apart
Yes.Palming?
Was that the call on Brown?
Should have gone up by more when they had the chance.
Yup. Can't help but feel we missed an opportunity with LeBron on the bench.
No, but I guess we can be coached better? Harder?There is. This team cannot keep concentration for full 48 minutes and do the things that win them games. They'd rather just chuck jumpers and hope it's going to be enough.get AB and crowder out CBS
they are tired
There could be no other explanation. Put in Rozier.
can we be groomed to be smart players who make smart choices for 48 mins?
Weather the stormi.e. don't fall apart
This is going the other way quick.
Why exactly did the refs stop the game when KI goes down but not for Crowder?
What ticks me off the most is that most of these turnovers have been unforced. It's not like Cleveland ramped up their D and started forcing turnovers, we've just been giving it up to them.
This team seems to constantly be confusing good fortune with good play. Hence, the results. I'm not sure I'd be watching Q4, time for more beer.Should have gone up by more when they had the chance.
Yup. Can't help but feel we missed an opportunity with LeBron on the bench.
No doubt in my mind about what happened: LeBron went to the bench, and the Celtics thought their lead would automatically swell without any effort on their part.
And apparently no one wants to try playing D on Irving.
Should have gone up by more when they had the chance.
Yup. Can't help but feel we missed an opportunity with LeBron on the bench.
No doubt in my mind about what happened: LeBron went to the bench, and the Celtics thought their lead would automatically swell without any effort on their part.
And apparently no one wants to try playing D on Irving.
At least the C's haven't folded completely in the road games and have fought hard.
They NEED to come out firing Game 5 @home.
*stop falling apartWeather the stormi.e. don't fall apart
Smart does, but they keep putting Bradley on him. Bradley and Crowder's "defense" has been the most disappointing development(?) this season.Should have gone up by more when they had the chance.
Yup. Can't help but feel we missed an opportunity with LeBron on the bench.
No doubt in my mind about what happened: LeBron went to the bench, and the Celtics thought their lead would automatically swell without any effort on their part.
And apparently no one wants to try playing D on Irving.
This is all it is.
Should have gone up by more when they had the chance.
Yup. Can't help but feel we missed an opportunity with LeBron on the bench.
No doubt in my mind about what happened: LeBron went to the bench, and the Celtics thought their lead would automatically swell without any effort on their part.
And apparently no one wants to try playing D on Irving.
This is all it is.
More shots for Brown. He's 3 for 4!
CAN SOMEONE tell me why Zeller is in the game?
Friendly reminder that Fultz is supposed to hopefully be as good as Irving. :D
Kyrie is hurt.... that is not a reaction where the ankle is ok
Celtics should attack him
CAN SOMEONE tell me why Zeller is in the game?
Lol Brad is going to let Irving score 40 on Bradley and our other guards before making the right adjustment to Smart on him ::)
We contain Lebron, but poor decisions are going to let Kyrie win this game for them.
Switching everything and not giving help in the paint. This Celtics team plays the dumbest defense I've seen in a while.
14-20 for Irving. Nobody in the league can stop him when he has it going.
14-20 for Irving. Nobody in the league can stop him when he has it going.
Turning it off and checking out. Very disappointing showing. Good night to all.
Smart needs to guard kyrie. He's too good for Avery and rozier but at least smart can muscle him some.
Turning it off and checking out. Very disappointing showing. Good night to all.you hav to be joking, right?
Turning it off and checking out. Very disappointing showing. Good night to all.
How do you do that?
Switching everything and not giving help in the paint. This Celtics team plays the dumbest defense I've seen in a while.Through a lot of that stretch, Zeller was the help unfortunately.
Believe it or not...we got this guys
no worries
Well, that's Kyrie when he's feeling it , we got to step up everywhere else to keep within distanceNo, that's Kyrie when you're giving him a straight lane to the basket. Step up and make him pass...
Just send the double. I can live with Deron Williams shooting open jumpers.
Turning it off and checking out. Very disappointing showing. Good night to all.
I'm glad The Celtics aren't panicking like people on this list!
With defensive detriment Isaiah Thomas removed, you'd think think the C's could hold the Cavs under 58% shooting.They're pushing 60% again?
Well, that's Kyrie when he's feeling it , we got to step up everywhere else to keep within distanceNo, that's Kyrie when you're giving him a straight lane to the basket. Step up and make him pass...
... nah, we'll just switch Zeller on him. We got this.
This game isn't over.
Within striking distance going into the 4th. I expect Kyries ankle to tighten up a bit during this break.
Turning it off and checking out. Very disappointing showing. Good night to all.
Why would you he disappointed??? They have a top 5 all-time player and two allstars playing.. our C's are playing great.. 3 games from.the NBA finals.. show some pride bruh
With defensive detriment Isaiah Thomas removed, you'd think think the C's could hold the Cavs under 58% shooting.They're pushing 60% again?
How does Crowder not get that calll!!!!!!!!
This sucks. Boston had control of this game and completely p---ed it away. COMPLETELY. Bad shots, awful D. They really know how to suck the life out of their fans.The opponent has more than a little to do with that
This sucks. Boston had control of this game and completely p---ed it away. COMPLETELY. Bad shots, awful D. They really know how to suck the life out of their fans.
Need some stops huhAnd some makes
Brown needs to body up Lebron.
Smart seems to go out of his way sometimes to not even attempt to pass the ball to Jaelyn.
And they called Jaylen for palming?
What did Lebron just do?
This sucks. Boston had control of this game and completely p---ed it away. COMPLETELY. Bad shots, awful D. They really know how to suck the life out of their fans.The opponent has more than a little to do with that
I can't believe I'm saying this, but where is KO??
I can't believe I'm saying this, but where is KO??exactly
Yeah, LeBron didn't carry the ball right there or anything. ::)
It's hard to win when the other team can't miss.
And they called Jaylen for palming?
What did Lebron just do?
i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
He's coached in the NBA for four years, and in the playoffs -- multiple times. He's not learning, time to face the music.i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
he is still learning
popovich would not make this mistake
And I love how Lebron gets to jump up and down like a baby with no repercussions.Our team has done its fair share of whining too.
The Stevens truthers have arrived.He's coached in the NBA for four years, and in the playoffs -- multiple times. He's not learning, time to face the music.i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
he is still learning
popovich would not make this mistake
Al doesn't get the call there.
Guess the league needed to have a close game.....
He's coached in the NBA for four years, and in the playoffs -- multiple times. He's not learning, time to face the music.i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
he is still learning
popovich would not make this mistake
And I love how Lebron gets to jump up and down like a baby with no repercussions.Our team has done its fair share of whining too.
Good Lord, I'm so done with Jae Crowder...
Any chance we can ride Al for the next 4 minutes?
You'd have an easier time fending the Stevens truthers if he could coach.The Stevens truthers have arrived.He's coached in the NBA for four years, and in the playoffs -- multiple times. He's not learning, time to face the music.i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
he is still learning
popovich would not make this mistake
Still very much in this.
Need to spread them out and keep cutting. Great job Horford.. would like to see Kelly in there soon.
Any chance we can ride Al for the next 4 minutes?
wow, a really telling stat -- Cavs have hit 21 of their last 24 shots. horrible D
Al doesn't get the call there.
Guess the league needed to have a close game.....
If there is one thing we cant complain about in this one are the refs. Its been reallllly bad for both sides.
We lose it's on us, but that doesn't excuse the 4 muggings that haven't been called.Al doesn't get the call there.
Guess the league needed to have a close game.....
If there is one thing we cant complain about in this one are the refs. Its been reallllly bad for both sides.
Horford was pumped after a game 3 win (first in his career vs. Lebron in playoffs)
He looks like he wants win #2 ;D
Did you not watch games 1 and 2?wow, a really telling stat -- Cavs have hit 21 of their last 24 shots. horrible D
Yeah, it has been brutal.
Lost in all the slobbering over Kyrie and LeBron is the panicky, disheveled defense that made their shots far easier than they should be.
We're not playing with composure or unity, that needs to change ASAFP
You'd have an easier time fending the Stevens truthers if he could coach.The Stevens truthers have arrived.He's coached in the NBA for four years, and in the playoffs -- multiple times. He's not learning, time to face the music.i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
he is still learning
popovich would not make this mistake
(http://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2016/11/30/121aa008-f65b-4b9f-80b3-873e9a454398/thumbnail/770x433/f4707e7d65eb30d790e5325b9a94094c/doc.jpg)He's coached in the NBA for four years, and in the playoffs -- multiple times. He's not learning, time to face the music.i cannot handle stupid play not corrected by coaching
whats wrong CBS?
he is still learning
popovich would not make this mistake
ok so fire CBS...who do u get?
Horford needs to stay aggressive in the post. Love can't guard him one on one down there
Any chance we can ride Al for the next 4 minutes?
really? that was the play - another Crowder 3?
I've screamed "f***ing idiot" at jae about 8 times this game. Just not a smart player at all. Pretty pathetic
i hate jae crowder so much
It's official. We're not winning anything with high school defense. Thanks, Brad, switch more. I want to see more LeBron against Jerebko iso.
and thats ballgame
Good freaking grief, that is some atrocious reffing. Blatant charge by Lebron with no call.Not complaining about refs tonight. We got enough phantom calls ourselves.
Good freaking grief, that is some atrocious reffing. Blatant charge by Lebron with no call.
but even with garbage you can possibly find something nicei hate jae crowder so much
HES GARBAGE
It's official. We're not winning anything with high school defense. Thanks, Brad, switch more. I want to see more LeBron against Jerebko iso.
It's been my biggest gripe this entire series. I just don't understand switching our bigs onto LBJ. We don't have anyone even close to capable of even slowing him down in iso situations.
i hate jae crowder so much
HES GARBAGE
No, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
the whole game matteredNo, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
biggest thing they can do to improve is move on from having crowder play these type of minutes. almost wish they would have just let jaylen have minutes all year.
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
76% from floor in 2nd half...dear lord. No NBA team can overcome that.
Plenty of 3's76% from floor in 2nd half...dear lord. No NBA team can overcome that.
MILLIONS OF LAYUPS
Down 11 with 2 minutes to go and KO passes up a 3....
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
Down 11 with 2 minutes to go and KO passes up a 3....
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
Now KO out there..wth were they waiting for?
Really hate the way we lost this game. It was just dumb decision after dumb decision from the starters to the bench to the coaching. The dumb insistence on keeping AB and Rozier on Irving in the third when they could do nothing to stop him was a major part of this loss. Stevens has to get better at those adjustments. There was just no justification to continue with those matchups, even after bringing in Smart, the only guy to slow Kyrie down at times tonight.The truth is this matters very little when he can get a switch whenever he wants and onto whoever he wants.
I hate when Crowder shoots
Calling it now, we're going to lose this game by 15. So annoying.Close enough, I guess.
Can't wait to watch the Warriors steam roll the Cavs.
Cavs will probably counter with Wade next year though.
Smart just killed us this game. Just abysmal.
No, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
Winnable game.
Frustrating
Can't wait to watch the Warriors steam roll the Cavs.
Cavs will probably counter with Wade next year though.
Really hate the way we lost this game. It was just dumb decision after dumb decision from the starters to the bench to the coaching. The dumb insistence on keeping AB and Rozier on Irving in the third when they could do nothing to stop him was a major part of this loss. Stevens has to get better at those adjustments. There was just no justification to continue with those matchups, even after bringing in Smart, the only guy to slow Kyrie down at times tonight.The truth is this matters very little when he can get a switch whenever he wants and onto whoever he wants.
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Can't wait to watch the Warriors steam roll the Cavs.
Cavs will probably counter with Wade next year though.
Wade is toasted.
I hate when Crowder shoots
Or dribbles :-\.
It's official. We're not winning anything with high school defense. Thanks, Brad, switch more. I want to see more LeBron against Jerebko iso.
Smart just killed us this game. Just abysmal.
but he won it for us the last
medicine and poison
Mr Inconsistency should be his nickname
This team seems to lose focus. Brad S is not very good in getting them back on track when they do.No, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
Exactly this. Which is mind-boggling to me, I can't wrap my head around that. I don't mind that they lost, I care how they lost. And it was clear as day that game was over before the end of the 3rd qtr.
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Its because he has no explosion. He cant get any vertical leaping off from one foot and hes slow. Its not enough just to be strong if a guy like Kyle Korver can stick to your hip.
Why didn't we try to get a 5th and 6th on LBJ.
I'm so ready for Hayward in place of Crowder, get it done.
Can't wait to watch the Warriors steam roll the Cavs.
Cavs will probably counter with Wade next year though.
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
This team seems to lose focus. Brad S is not very good in getting them back on track when they do.No, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
Exactly this. Which is mind-boggling to me, I can't wrap my head around that. I don't mind that they lost, I care how they lost. And it was clear as day that game was over before the end of the 3rd qtr.
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Its because he has no explosion. He cant get any vertical leaping off from one foot and hes slow. Its not enough just to be strong if a guy like Kyle Korver can stick to your hip.
He needs to lose a little weight. He needs the extra quickness
This team seems to lose focus. Brad S is not very good in getting them back on track when they do.No, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
Exactly this. Which is mind-boggling to me, I can't wrap my head around that. I don't mind that they lost, I care how they lost. And it was clear as day that game was over before the end of the 3rd qtr.
7 game series
At least this game, I saw him switch on Jerebko, Zeller, and Olynyk multiple times. And then a handful of times on the other guard.Really hate the way we lost this game. It was just dumb decision after dumb decision from the starters to the bench to the coaching. The dumb insistence on keeping AB and Rozier on Irving in the third when they could do nothing to stop him was a major part of this loss. Stevens has to get better at those adjustments. There was just no justification to continue with those matchups, even after bringing in Smart, the only guy to slow Kyrie down at times tonight.The truth is this matters very little when he can get a switch whenever he wants and onto whoever he wants.
Doesn't seem like they've done it as much this series as last series. But Kyrie wasn't even trying to get the switches because he was taking all of our guards sans Smart with ease anyways.
But I definitely agree. I've never understood why most NBA teams always switch the screen every single time, even when they're not really forced to.
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Its because he has no explosion. He cant get any vertical leaping off from one foot and hes slow. Its not enough just to be strong if a guy like Kyle Korver can stick to your hip.
He needs to lose a little weight. He needs the extra quickness
He needs to improve his technique. There are some players who doesn't rely on speed but rather on craftiness.
And that's the good play calling. Otherwise it's a contested Jae Crowder pull-up.This team seems to lose focus. Brad S is not very good in getting them back on track when they do.No, they didn't. They played scared, lazy and dumb. At least when it mattered.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
Exactly this. Which is mind-boggling to me, I can't wrap my head around that. I don't mind that they lost, I care how they lost. And it was clear as day that game was over before the end of the 3rd qtr.
He doesn't seem to be. The answer is usually "double screen for a Bradley 3" when things start to go south.
It'd be nice to get one more win at the garden, but I'm not counting on it.
This was draining.
7 game series
Would have been if we won tonight...definitely winnable game. But all those open looks in the first half were killers. 1st half 6-18 from the 3 pt line or something like that
Celtics just happy to split away and go home...
You can tell the team gave up halfway through the 3rd
Lets see how the team plays with their backs against the wall
I will happily be rooting against the Cavs when they hook up with the Warriors.
It'd be nice to get one more win at the garden, but I'm not counting on it.
This was draining.
Think about how Drained The Celtics are after all this team has been through...
I will happily be rooting against the Cavs when they hook up with the Warriors.
I REFUSE TO WATCH ANY NBA GARBAGE ONCE CELTS ARE OUT
and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
i cannot take seeing same stupid decisions OVER AND OVER AND OVER?
WHAT IS BRAD TEACHING THEM???
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Its because he has no explosion. He cant get any vertical leaping off from one foot and hes slow. Its not enough just to be strong if a guy like Kyle Korver can stick to your hip.
He needs to lose a little weight. He needs the extra quickness
He needs to improve his technique. There are some players who doesn't rely on speed but rather on craftiness.
This is true as well.
If he could get a little of that herky-jerky, changing-speed wizardry going it would help greatly, he telegraphs what he's going to do too much.
biggest thing they can do to improve is move on fromhavingcrowderplay these type of minutes. almost wish they would have just let jaylen have minutes all year.
Poor composure, but good effort from the C's tonight on the road.
Down our best player we gave them a good game.
Hard to win when Horford is your best player, and is going against LeBron + 2 other all-stars.
Brad doesn't teach. He waits.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
i cannot take seeing same stupid decisions OVER AND OVER AND OVER?
WHAT IS BRAD TEACHING THEM???
Dem analytics ::), lol ;D. Ugh.
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Its because he has no explosion. He cant get any vertical leaping off from one foot and hes slow. Its not enough just to be strong if a guy like Kyle Korver can stick to your hip.
He needs to lose a little weight. He needs the extra quickness
He needs to improve his technique. There are some players who doesn't rely on speed but rather on craftiness.
This is true as well.
If he could get a little of that herky-jerky, changing-speed wizardry going it would help greatly, he telegraphs what he's going to do too much.
Every time he takes off, he begins to fall back or down. I agree that it would be great if he could get a little crafty, but I'd at least like to see him take it strong. He has been watching a little too much IT.
The lack of ability to jump off of one foot is definitely an issue, too.
Brad is in the ECF in his fourth year coaching, third year in the playoffs, and had had incredible success.
He is 40 years old. He took Butler to two straight NCAA championships.
He is a consensus top 5 coach.
You all need to relax.
This team is young as heck, missing our best scorer, and we fought hard.
If we play the next two games like that, I can be happy.
How can Smart be so bad taking it to the hoop?
Really disappointing guard defense from our guys tonight. That is the only thing at which we are elite.
Nice first half, I guess.
Its because he has no explosion. He cant get any vertical leaping off from one foot and hes slow. Its not enough just to be strong if a guy like Kyle Korver can stick to your hip.
He needs to lose a little weight. He needs the extra quickness
He needs to improve his technique. There are some players who doesn't rely on speed but rather on craftiness.
This is true as well.
If he could get a little of that herky-jerky, changing-speed wizardry going it would help greatly, he telegraphs what he's going to do too much.
Every time he takes off, he begins to fall back or down. I agree that it would be great if he could get a little crafty, but I'd at least like to see him take it strong. He has been watching a little too much IT.
The lack of ability to jump off of one foot is definitely an issue, too.
I think having an offensive game of a big man will suit Smart much better since he plays bigger than he is.
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
First! Go Celtics!!
Like the Celtics, I've been starting game threads slowly of late, but I'm coming out strong from the gate for game 4. I hope they follow my example!
biggest thing they can do to improve is move on fromhavingcrowderplay these type of minutes. almost wish they would have just let jaylen have minutes all year.
Fixed ;D.
I like watching the Celtics play good basketball. And win games. And cake. But my PCP says it's bad for me.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
If you're asking whether I'm having fun watching the team revert to a pumpkin because the coach can't enforce a winning game plan for 48 minutes -- I don't. And neither should you.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
At least this game, I saw him switch on Jerebko, Zeller, and Olynyk multiple times. And then a handful of times on the other guard.Really hate the way we lost this game. It was just dumb decision after dumb decision from the starters to the bench to the coaching. The dumb insistence on keeping AB and Rozier on Irving in the third when they could do nothing to stop him was a major part of this loss. Stevens has to get better at those adjustments. There was just no justification to continue with those matchups, even after bringing in Smart, the only guy to slow Kyrie down at times tonight.The truth is this matters very little when he can get a switch whenever he wants and onto whoever he wants.
Doesn't seem like they've done it as much this series as last series. But Kyrie wasn't even trying to get the switches because he was taking all of our guards sans Smart with ease anyways.
But I definitely agree. I've never understood why most NBA teams always switch the screen every single time, even when they're not really forced to.
I can't explain why we're watching this type of defense in an NBA playoff game. It's not going to win you anything. Can someone please tell Brad this is not the NCAA anymore?
Koz, you have disliked CBS from the moment he was hired. You have no credibility when it comes to critiquing his in game decisions. Give it a rest please.I like watching the Celtics play good basketball. And win games. And cake. But my PCP says it's bad for me.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
If you're asking whether I'm having fun watching the team revert to a pumpkin because the coach can't enforce a winning game plan for 48 minutes -- I don't. And neither should you.
Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
Brad doesn't teach. He waits.and thats ballgame
They play hard. But honestly they are still 2 superstars and maybe 2 years away.
i cannot take seeing same stupid decisions OVER AND OVER AND OVER?
WHAT IS BRAD TEACHING THEM???
Dem analytics ::), lol ;D. Ugh.
The Warriors have Draymond Green. We don't.At least this game, I saw him switch on Jerebko, Zeller, and Olynyk multiple times. And then a handful of times on the other guard.Really hate the way we lost this game. It was just dumb decision after dumb decision from the starters to the bench to the coaching. The dumb insistence on keeping AB and Rozier on Irving in the third when they could do nothing to stop him was a major part of this loss. Stevens has to get better at those adjustments. There was just no justification to continue with those matchups, even after bringing in Smart, the only guy to slow Kyrie down at times tonight.The truth is this matters very little when he can get a switch whenever he wants and onto whoever he wants.
Doesn't seem like they've done it as much this series as last series. But Kyrie wasn't even trying to get the switches because he was taking all of our guards sans Smart with ease anyways.
But I definitely agree. I've never understood why most NBA teams always switch the screen every single time, even when they're not really forced to.
I can't explain why we're watching this type of defense in an NBA playoff game. It's not going to win you anything. Can someone please tell Brad this is not the NCAA anymore?
Well, the Warriors made it fashionable in the eyes of some people, I guess :-\, but it doesn't work unless you have the personnel to do it, which is why I find it extremely comical how the Cavs keep switching everything, too, even though they hardly have the players necessary to make it work.
I think the real reason why teams go to it, though, it because the game is completely inverted now, as opposed to 25-30 years ago, when big guys could not only post up, but rebound and block shots, whereas today the only guys posting up are guards and some small forwards, for the most part, while the supposed "big guys" of today would rather bring the ball up the court and stand around the perimeter shooting threes, meaning that the defense won't pay for putting a guard onto a big guy because of the lack of rebounding and keeping the ball high, in particular, as well as the big dude having any kind of post game. Weird, imo. Fwiw, every time Kevin Love shoots a jumper against Nolynyk, he's bailing us out, in my estimation.
I have disliked Brad Stevens from the moment he decided to be a persistently poor coach. That's his problem, not mine.Koz, you have disliked CBS from the moment he was hired. You have no credibility when it comes to critiquing his in game decisions. Give it a rest please.I like watching the Celtics play good basketball. And win games. And cake. But my PCP says it's bad for me.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
If you're asking whether I'm having fun watching the team revert to a pumpkin because the coach can't enforce a winning game plan for 48 minutes -- I don't. And neither should you.
Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
I have disliked Brad Stevens from the moment he decided to be a persistently poor coach. That's his problem, not mine.Koz, you have disliked CBS from the moment he was hired. You have no credibility when it comes to critiquing his in game decisions. Give it a rest please.I like watching the Celtics play good basketball. And win games. And cake. But my PCP says it's bad for me.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
If you're asking whether I'm having fun watching the team revert to a pumpkin because the coach can't enforce a winning game plan for 48 minutes -- I don't. And neither should you.
Yes. Kylie was absolutely red not tonight, in Cleveland. And smart and Bradley were combined 2-12 from three point land.Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
Seriously?
I have disliked Brad Stevens from the moment he decided to be a persistently poor coach. That's his problem, not mine.Koz, you have disliked CBS from the moment he was hired. You have no credibility when it comes to critiquing his in game decisions. Give it a rest please.I like watching the Celtics play good basketball. And win games. And cake. But my PCP says it's bad for me.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
If you're asking whether I'm having fun watching the team revert to a pumpkin because the coach can't enforce a winning game plan for 48 minutes -- I don't. And neither should you.
I have disliked Brad Stevens from the moment he decided to be a persistently poor coach. That's his problem, not mine.Koz, you have disliked CBS from the moment he was hired. You have no credibility when it comes to critiquing his in game decisions. Give it a rest please.I like watching the Celtics play good basketball. And win games. And cake. But my PCP says it's bad for me.Of course he can. When he's not handing off to the likes of Rodney Hood and standing in the corner. It might be a small sample, but that's what I've seen from him.Cant wait for the Gordon Hayward upgrade over Jae. He belongs as a bench energy 3 and D guy.
Hayward can handle the ball and make plays. The ball shouldn't be in JC hands unless he's shooting an open 3.
You must have the least amount of fun of any person I've ever heard talk. I'm curious of the things you DO like? Reading? Cake? Everyone loves cake.
Is that you, Donkey ;)? ;D
NATE AND BIG BABY! SHREK AND DONKEY!!!!!!!!
If you're asking whether I'm having fun watching the team revert to a pumpkin because the coach can't enforce a winning game plan for 48 minutes -- I don't. And neither should you.
Go tell Brad to decide and be a good coach. This team should be steam rolling the league. Stacked with super stars.
Stuff posted here is hilarious. Too funny.
Yes. Kylie was absolutely red not tonight, in Cleveland. And smart and Bradley were combined 2-12 from three point land.Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
Seriously?
The margin of defeat was not that large. Hey ward in place of crowder, Fultz along with IT and Celtics win this one.
Hats off tot he Cavs, and hats off to the Celtics for working hard.
Yes. Kylie was absolutely red not tonight, in Cleveland. And smart and Bradley were combined 2-12 from three point land.Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
Seriously?
The margin of defeat was not that large. Hey ward in place of crowder, Fultz along with IT and Celtics win this one.
Hats off tot he Cavs, and hats off to the Celtics for working hard.
Ha, ha, sorry guys and gals. iPad spell corrector in action ;DYes. Kylie was absolutely red not tonight, in Cleveland. And smart and Bradley were combined 2-12 from three point land.Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
Seriously?
The margin of defeat was not that large. Hey ward in place of crowder, Fultz along with IT and Celtics win this one.
Hats off tot he Cavs, and hats off to the Celtics for working hard.
Jenner or Minogue ;)? What you been doing, man (sarcasm)? ;D
All jokes aside, Fultz and Hayward aren't going to solve our biggest problem against the Cavs, imo, which would be rebounding.
Ha, ha, sorry guys and gals. iPad spell corrector in action ;DYes. Kylie was absolutely red not tonight, in Cleveland. And smart and Bradley were combined 2-12 from three point land.Watched the last half f the game. Honestly, this team with Fultz and Hayward can beat the Cavs in a seven game series.
Series is finishing better than it started.
Seriously?
The margin of defeat was not that large. Hey ward in place of crowder, Fultz along with IT and Celtics win this one.
Hats off tot he Cavs, and hats off to the Celtics for working hard.
Jenner or Minogue ;)? What you been doing, man (sarcasm)? ;D
All jokes aside, Fultz and Hayward aren't going to solve our biggest problem against the Cavs, imo, which would be rebounding.
Anyway, biggest problem all season is a lack of a second go to scorer. Ainge says this.
Rebounding a a concern, yes. But not as much.
But it is fine to,disagree. Tp for ya.