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Title: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on November 24, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
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Boston Celtics (17-3) at Indiana Pacers (11-8)
Saturday, November 25, 2017
8:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #21, Road Game #12
TV: NBCSB, FSInd, NBA-LP 757(DTV)/755(xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 1070 The Fan
Bankers Life Fieldhouse

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard

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Kyrie Irving vs Darren Collison

Shooting Guard

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Jaylen Brown vs Lance Stephenson

Small Forward
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Jayson Tatum vs Bojan Bogdanovic

Power Forward
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Al Horford vs Thaddeus Young

Center
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Aron Baynes vs Miles Turner

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Celtics Reserves
Marcus Morris
Shane Larkin
Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Daniel Theis
Guerschon Yabusele
Terry Rozier
Marcus Smart

Injuries

Gordon Hayward (ankle)  out
Jaylen Brown (personal) game time decision
Marcus Morris (knee)  out

Two Way Players
Kadeem Allen
Jabari Bird

Head Coach
Brad Stevens

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Pacers Reserves
Al Jefferson
Cory Joseph
TJ Leaf
Domantas Sabonis
Damien Wilkins
Joe Young

Injuries
Glenn Robinson (ankle)  out
Ike Anigbogu (G-League assignment)  out
Victor Oladipo (knee) out 

Two Way Players

Alex Poythress
Edmond Sumner

Head Coach
Nate McMillan

Game Notes
After one game at home, the Celtics head back out on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of 4 meetings this season. They will meet again on December 18 in Indiana and twice in Boston on February 9 and March 11.  The Celtics won the series 3-0 last season.

Both teams are playing on the second night of back to back games.  The Celtics played at home against the Magic in an easy win with the starters sitting out the 4th quarter.  The Pacers played at home vs the Raptors and won a close game 107-104 with 3 of their starters playing 36+ minutes.  The Celtics are 1-1 on the second night of back to back games while the Pacers are 2-3 in the second of back to back games.

Like the Celtics, the Pacers are a much different team than they were last season.  Their star, Paul George is gone and has been replaced by Victor Oladipo.  After a slow start, they are coming together and playing well and are on a 5 game win streak.  They are 5-3 at home.  The Celtics are 9-2 on the road. 

Marcus Morris has been dealing with a sore knee once again and  is not expected to travel with the team to Indiana.  I've guessed that Aron Baynes will return to the starting lineup if Morris is out.  Jaylen Brown will be attending his friend's funeral during the day and plans to make it back in time to play but it's possible that he may not.  If Brown doesn't make it to Indiana in time to play, I expect Marcus Smart to get the start in his place.   
 
 I've listed the Pacers' starters from their game notes.  Glenn Robinson is out with an ankle injury.  Victor Oladipo left the game Friday night with a knee bruise midway through the 4th quarter and is expected to miss this game.  I'm going to guess that Lance Stephenson will get the start in his place. 

Key Matchups
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Jaylen Brown vs Lance Stephenson
With Oladipo expected to miss this game with a bruised bone, I'm guessing that Lance Stephenson will get the start in his place.  As of now, Jaylen Brown is still hoping to make it for the game.  Stephenson is averaging 6.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists but in last night's win over the Raptors, Stephenson took over after Oladipo left the game.  He connected on 6 of his final 7 field goals including back to back 3 pointers.  He finished with 18 points and 7 rebounds. 

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Jayson Tatum vs Bojan Bogdanovic   
Bogdanovic is averaging 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.  He is shooting 51.7% from the field and 46.4% from beyond the arc.  Tatum needs to stay with him both in the paint and on the perimeter. 

Honorable Mention
Kyrie Irving vs Darren Collison
Collison is averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.1 steals.  He is shooting 49.1% from the field and 38.5% on 3 pointers.  Kyrie needs to have a big game on the offensive end as well as slowing Collison down on the defensive end. 

Keys to the Game
Rebound - The Celtics must box out and crash the boards.  They can't score without the ball and it will take extra effort on their part to grab the rebounds.  The Celtics have been rebounding very well but allowed the Heat to out-rebound them and it resulted in a loss.  They need to rebound as a team and keep the Pacers off the boards. 

Be Aggressive
-  I already mentioned that the Celtics must be aggressive on the boards, but they also must be aggressive on defense, in going after loose balls,  and just all around going all out. They have to aggressively attack the basket. They need to start the game with that aggressive attitude and be aggressive through the whole game with no let up.  They can't let the Pacers be the team that works harder. 

Play Defense
-  Defense wins games.  The Pacers are the best 3 point shooting team in the league, shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc and so the Celtics have to close out on their outside shooters.  They also must play better defense in the paint as they have been allowing too many easy shots in recent games.  The Celtics have to make playing tough defense a priority. 

Move the Ball Carefully - The Celtics need to move the ball and find the open man.  Against the Magic, the ball movement was great and it resulted in an easy win.  However, the Pacers are 11th in the league with 18.2 points per game off turnovers and so the Celtics must focus on making good passes and be aware of the Pacers ability to close out the passing lanes.  If the Celtics get careless, the Pacers will make them pay. 

X-Factors
On the Road - The Celtics are back on the road and are once again playing in a hostile environment.  The players have to focus on the game and block out all the distractions that come with playing on the road. 

Who's Playing? - The Celtics may be down 2 starters for this game.  Marcus Morris is still dealing with soreness in his knee and he didn't travel with the team to Indiana.   Jaylen Brown will be at the funeral of his best friend during the day and it isn't certain if he can make it back in time for the game.  He is a game time decision.  For the Pacers, their top scorer, Victor Oladipo left Friday's game midway through the 4th quarter with a knee bruise and is expected to miss this game.  A team missing key players could either come together and play better or struggle to make up for that player's contributions. 

Fatigue - Both teams are playing on the second night of back to back games but the Celtics had to travel overnight.   The Celtics are on the road while the Pacers are home.  No Celtic played more than 27 miniutes in their easy win over the Magic.  On the other hand, the Pacers' game against the Raptors went down to the buzzer with 3 starters playing over 36 minutes.  Fatigue  may be a factor and whichever team handles it better will get the win. 
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: jambr380 on November 24, 2017, 10:59:19 PM
Let's go Cs - thanks again FLC and TP!! Hopefully we can pull out another 'easy' one. They are much less stressful  :P

Edit: Haha - beat you by one second Defense! TP for the close call!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 24, 2017, 10:59:20 PM
First

Edit: almost
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 24, 2017, 10:59:32 PM
frist

edit: woof
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: csfansince60s on November 24, 2017, 11:00:27 PM
TP FLCeltsFan!!!

You are good on these back to backs, especially during holiday season.

Go Cs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Win streak going to 2!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on November 24, 2017, 11:01:14 PM
Oh my!  You guys are getting fast!   TP to jambr380, DefenseWinsChamps, and tarheelsxxiii for being first to post in the game thread!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!! 

PS: TP to    csfansince60s who snuck in there while I was typing this post! 
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Jon Niednagel on November 24, 2017, 11:16:40 PM
Two in a row! Make it happen. Let’s go Cs!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 24, 2017, 11:19:00 PM
1st page again?!

Edit: Yes, 2nd in a row, just like the C’s will be after this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: ChillyWilly on November 24, 2017, 11:40:19 PM
On to the next for #2 of streak #2 Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 12:04:18 AM
That was fast. Let's go!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on November 25, 2017, 01:21:43 AM
10th!!

Let’s go Celtics! Start a new streak
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 25, 2017, 01:45:07 AM
First page. Streak is going again.

Too tired and drank too much to be witty or funny, so...

Goooooooooooooooo Celtics!

And tp for flc. ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CroCorvus on November 25, 2017, 04:39:49 AM
Did I make it to the first page???  ;D

Nevermind, let's go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: greece66 on November 25, 2017, 07:31:08 AM
13th!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Granath on November 25, 2017, 07:40:59 AM
Let's go for Gino time again!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 25, 2017, 08:47:53 AM
15th !

take that  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Birdman on November 25, 2017, 08:51:21 AM
Pavers by 6 tonight   :(
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 25, 2017, 10:35:33 AM
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Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 25, 2017, 10:55:32 AM
15th !

take that  ;D

only 13 players on game roster tonight. sorry. 15th won't cut it. You need to move up TWO spots if you want to bump off Darth Nader! LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on November 25, 2017, 11:37:00 AM
Pavers by 6 tonight   :(

You watch it buddy!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on November 25, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote
Pavers by 6 tonigh

I heard the Pavers are very good on the road.  JK
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 11:52:33 AM
UH OH, Morris out (precautionary reasons), which may mean....

More Marcus Smart shooting  :(

(aka another 1/12 kind of game with his 1 make coming off a 40 foot heave that takes 3 bounces on the rim before going in)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Birdman on November 25, 2017, 12:04:24 PM
Pavers by 6 tonight   :(
Pacers not pavers lol
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 25, 2017, 12:11:21 PM
Marcus Smart goes 2-9
Rozire returns to form. 1-5

together they lead the Pacers over the Celtics..

Not even Kyrie can over come those masons.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Redz on November 25, 2017, 12:16:22 PM
Pavers by 6 tonight   :(
Pacers not pavers lol

A good pace car is only as good as the pavement it rides on.  The Pavers are grossly underappreciated. 

The Celts sure played like a team that was a little relieved to have the streak over with last night.  Hope that carries into tonight and they can continue to grow.

GO CELTS!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 04:05:13 PM
Marcus Smart goes 2-9
Rozire returns to form. 1-5

together they lead the Pacers over the Celtics..

Not even Kyrie can over come those masons.

Wait.. Marcus Smart making 2 shots???  :o
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: GreenWarrior on November 25, 2017, 06:43:32 PM
this will be a very tough game. is Jaylen still game time decision?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 25, 2017, 06:46:58 PM
this will be a very tough game. is Jaylen still game time decision?

http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/934565842066567168

Both Brown and Morris out tonight. Smart and presumably Baynes starting.

Luckily, both Oladipo and Robinson for Indy are also out tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 25, 2017, 07:42:27 PM
this will be a very tough game. is Jaylen still game time decision?

http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/934565842066567168

Both Brown and Morris out tonight. Smart and presumably Baynes starting.

Luckily, both Oladipo and Robinson for Indy are also out tonight.

Supposedly Theis is starting.

I have a feeling Smart has a huge game.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 07:55:27 PM
Just a few more minutes to go.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 07:57:51 PM
Good for the Cs organization giving Brown the time off to attend the funeral.

Gonna be tough without Brown and Morris tonight.  Luckily Oladipo is out as well. Maybe a big game by Tatum? They are gonna need someone to step up in the scoring department (unless Kyrie wants to go supernova again and drop 50).
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 08:06:08 PM
The compelling subplot for tonight's game. How will Scal and Draper work as a Mike 'n Tommy replacement?

(Also wondering how Tatum does when he plays literally every minute this game.)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:06:56 PM
Oh god, Smart starting spells "1-17 shooting" kind of night..  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on November 25, 2017, 08:07:01 PM
I'm worried that the absence of Brown and Morris means that we see Nader if Ojeleye gets into foul trouble
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:09:58 PM
I guess this is the game where Horford needs to take more than 10 shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:11:09 PM
I knew lance stephenson growing up in BK, dude was sucha jerk
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Well... looks like it's Lance Stephenson going to kill us tonight smh.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:16:21 PM
I like how involved Horford is, good pass from Kyrie.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 25, 2017, 08:16:32 PM
Is Kyle's mic up too loud? Sounds like it's clipping.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:16:38 PM
Good to see the Cs getting Big Al involved early
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:19:41 PM
BREAKING NEWS!

Smart hit a shot  :o
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 08:19:51 PM
Al's firing tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 25, 2017, 08:21:19 PM
BREAKING NEWS!

Smart hit a shot  :o
Never talk to a pitcher during a no hitter.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 08:22:00 PM
If Horford gets 20 we won't lose, mark my words.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 25, 2017, 08:22:09 PM
Wait....wait.....wait....wait a second.

Is that Scala and .....Kyle Draper?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 08:22:26 PM
really short on the wing tonight, I am curious who will get called off the bench
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:24:56 PM
Abysmal start to this game so far
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:25:03 PM
Wait....wait.....wait....wait a second.

Is that Scala and .....Kyle Draper?

They talked about it yesterday.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:25:10 PM
Yeah, the lack of Brown + Morris is really showing. Looking sluggish out there, and this bench again having trouble scoring.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 08:25:28 PM
Our defense not as good as during the streak?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 25, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Wait....wait.....wait....wait a second.

Is that Scala and .....Kyle Draper?

They talked about it yesterday.
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/45/455eb16e93d685b1a529b1eee949d8a90c09fede2004c48ef479f6b725c3acd7.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:25:43 PM
No Brown, no Morris. This team badly needs scoring.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 08:25:51 PM
We're a step slow on defense.

We're definitely going to need something from Nader, though I'm not counting on it.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 08:29:05 PM
Smart's shot showing up.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:29:11 PM
Is Smart finally gonna have a + offensive game today?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:29:41 PM
This lineup scares me right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:29:54 PM
Yep, because we've all been complaining, now watch Smart score 30 tonight  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:30:30 PM
Marcus who?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:31:05 PM
Will Marcus keep shooting?  Yes.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:31:09 PM
Marcus who?

Marcus Curry?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:33:20 PM
And of course Stephenson will light it up
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:33:43 PM
Dang... Stephenson.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:33:49 PM
Indiana must be shooting like 80%.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:34:08 PM
Our bench unit would look SO much better if Rozier and Smart could shoot like that regularly, like they have so far tonight (kept us in game).
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:34:08 PM
Let Lance shoot those contested 3s. It's not sustainable.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 08:34:15 PM
Lance Stephenson. Dion Waiters. Broken Clocks who are right twice a day.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RJ87 on November 25, 2017, 08:34:16 PM
Indiana must be shooting like 80%.

70% to be exact.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 08:35:01 PM
I think it is actually a good thing when stevenson hits these shots early, cause he will jack a ton over the game now and will regress quickly
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 08:35:01 PM
Indiana's shooting will regress, I think the defense has been fine as long as they keep on getting back in transition.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 25, 2017, 08:36:05 PM
How in the heck is Lance Stephenson a) still in the league, and b) shooting this well?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 08:36:13 PM
Feels like an eh game so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:36:33 PM
Lots of out of control offense.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:37:30 PM
3 rookies + Rozier/Baynes on the floor right now. Yikes.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:37:37 PM
Of course, Nader would turn it over.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:38:22 PM
Defense is lacking hard.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:38:45 PM
3 rookies + Rozier/Baynes on the floor right now. Yikes.
And it is showing. Now down 11.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 08:39:16 PM
Pacers can't miss from 3.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 08:39:16 PM
wow even bad shooters hitting everything...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 08:39:28 PM
Brad disrespecting the opponent by playing Nader this many minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 08:39:32 PM
Getting schooled right now
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 25, 2017, 08:39:55 PM
Poor Nader. He just looks so far out of his depth..
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 08:40:04 PM
I'm still on the cut Nader, re-sign Gerald Green train.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
Very undisciplined unit on defense. When will Brad realize that he need some scorer with the bench?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:40:21 PM
Getting outplayed.   Kyrie needs to be on the court. 

Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:40:32 PM
This bench can't score. Putrid.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 08:40:41 PM
Yikes
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on November 25, 2017, 08:40:58 PM
Good golly Nader is awful.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
Very undisciplined unit on defense. When will Brad realize that he need some scorer with the bench?

Gets a pass tonight with 2 scorers out.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 25, 2017, 08:41:30 PM
Good golly Nader is awful.

It's become comical.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 25, 2017, 08:41:40 PM
wow even bad shooters hitting everything...

we got bad shooters too.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 08:41:45 PM
Semi, you aren't Ray Allen. So please don't run up the court and heave a 3 with 19 seconds left in shot clock smh...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:42:05 PM
You know it's bad when they are doing an interview with Donnie Wahlberg during gameplay.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 08:42:07 PM
bird should play over nader...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RGow8 on November 25, 2017, 08:42:15 PM
Brad is one of best coaches in Leauge and has his reasons, but when your this shorthanded it's ok to play starters more minutes. The lineup he had out there should of been illegal.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:42:32 PM
Getting creamed on the boards.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 08:42:34 PM
Getting out rebounded too
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: JSD on November 25, 2017, 08:43:36 PM
Props to Manixx for asking real questions to Donny and not just having a grab butt session
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:44:02 PM
Semi should shoot.  His 3 will be a weapon by the end of the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:44:09 PM
Bad shooting + terrible rebounding effort = instant loss
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 25, 2017, 08:44:40 PM
Brad is one of best coaches in Leauge and has his reasons, but when your this shorthanded it's ok to play starters more minutes. The lineup he had out there should of been illegal.

Lebron  plays as many m utes as necessary to win.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 08:45:08 PM
Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. pacers playing 37 year old damien wilkins  :o
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: flybono on November 25, 2017, 08:45:15 PM
Poor Nader. He just looks so far out of his depth..

Amen..

A better description is " Useless"
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Chief on November 25, 2017, 08:45:45 PM
Needed Tatums A game tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
Brad is one of best coaches in Leauge and has his reasons, but when your this shorthanded it's ok to play starters more minutes. The lineup he had out there should of been illegal.
It's a marathon, not a sprint.

Second night of a back to back too.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: flybono on November 25, 2017, 08:46:35 PM
bird should play over nader...

Larry!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 08:46:47 PM
Keep shooting rookie.  The shots will fall sooner than later.

Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 08:46:51 PM
Tatum back on earth.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: JSD on November 25, 2017, 08:47:09 PM
This Pacer team is evidence of how Westbrook is a one man show that actually makes his teammates worse
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Chief on November 25, 2017, 08:47:10 PM
bird should play over nader...

Larry!

Sue??
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:49:41 PM
Pacers just can't miss.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:49:44 PM
Love that Semi.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 08:50:10 PM
these pacer role players will come down to earth this season sooner or later...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:50:18 PM
Well, on the bright side, Indiana wont shoot 70% the entire game. Right?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 08:51:22 PM
bird should play over nader...

Larry!

Sue??

Sue Bird is a baller.  Upgrade over Nader.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 08:51:24 PM
Cold shooting  >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 08:51:36 PM
This is the first time all season I've felt the C's are getting whipped. This Pacer is coached up. Will have to play well to win this.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 08:51:44 PM
Jeez Semi is missing some good shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 08:51:58 PM
Pacers perfectly fine letting the Celtics build bricks from outside.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 08:53:12 PM
This is the first time all season I've felt the C's are getting whipped. This Pacer is coached up. Will have to play well to win this.

 ::)

Missing shots makes the game look lopsided. They aren't out-playing us. Our rookies are missing wide open outside shots and their veterans are hitting tough contested shots.

Its a miss or make league.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:53:13 PM
Hang in there Celtics.  Let's go Al -- need some O.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: flybono on November 25, 2017, 08:53:57 PM
bird should play over nader...

Larry!

Sue??

LOL. Sue would be a better option than Nader
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 08:55:08 PM
Love Marcus not taking that.  Good feed -- great finish Tatum.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 08:55:47 PM
This is the first time all season I've felt the C's are getting whipped. This Pacer is coached up. Will have to play well to win this.

 ::)

Missing shots makes the game look lopsided. They aren't out-playing us. Our rookies are missing wide open outside shots and their veterans are hitting tough contested shots.

Its a miss or make league.

They are making the C's work on defense. Not many teams have done that so far this season.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 08:57:50 PM
Feels like they are down by 20 pts but they are only down 9. Somehow.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 08:57:51 PM
This is the first time all season I've felt the C's are getting whipped. This Pacer is coached up. Will have to play well to win this.

 ::)

Missing shots makes the game look lopsided. They aren't out-playing us. Our rookies are missing wide open outside shots and their veterans are hitting tough contested shots.

Its a miss or make league.

They are making the C's work on defense. Not many teams have done that so far this season.

Don't let your eyes deceive you. They are active because we are missing shots.

We are missing wide open shots and that energizes them. That doesn't mean they are whipping us.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:58:10 PM
Got away with the travel but I'll take it.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RGow8 on November 25, 2017, 08:58:37 PM
Brad is one of best coaches in Leauge and has his reasons, but when your this shorthanded it's ok to play starters more minutes. The lineup he had out there should of been illegal.
It's a marathon, not a sprint.

Second night of a back to back too.
Understand,but the starters played a lot less minutes  last night bc of the blowout.  Was just saying at least two of Irving, Horford, Tatum or Smart should be on the floor at all times if want to have a legit chance.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RJ87 on November 25, 2017, 08:58:50 PM
Got away with the travel but I'll take it.

Nice to get the star calls and non-calls every now and then.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: flybono on November 25, 2017, 09:00:59 PM
Even a 60 win Team will lose 22....

Win or lose tonight Celtics are the better Team...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:01:26 PM
This is the first time all season I've felt the C's are getting whipped. This Pacer is coached up. Will have to play well to win this.

 ::)

Missing shots makes the game look lopsided. They aren't out-playing us. Our rookies are missing wide open outside shots and their veterans are hitting tough contested shots.

Its a miss or make league.

They are making the C's work on defense. Not many teams have done that so far this season.

Don't let your eyes deceive you. They are active because we are missing shots.

We are missing wide open shots and that energizes them. That doesn't mean they are whipping us.

It's ok to give the other team credit. The defense was the bigger problem in that half.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: blink on November 25, 2017, 09:03:36 PM
looks like we forgot how to rebound as well.  5 off boards for the pacers in the first half...I know they aren't missing a lot, so less boards to have, but still.  Have we gotten out-rebounded all year?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:05:53 PM
looks like we forgot how to rebound as well.  5 off boards for the pacers in the first half...I know they aren't missing a lot, so less boards to have, but still.  Have we gotten out-rebounded all year?

Not many times. Miami was one of those games.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 25, 2017, 09:13:22 PM
Also, it's quite possible that Indy are legit playoff contenders... they go up a gear with Oladipo too.

There was a Cblogger who was in love with Sabonis pre-draft. I remember at the time thinking that he was awful, but I now see it now.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 09:13:39 PM
We need the aggressive Al more than ever.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:14:57 PM
Also, it's quite possible that Indy are legit playoff contenders... they go up a gear with Oladipo too.

There was a Cblogger who was in love with Sabonis pre-draft. I remember at the time thinking that he was awful, but I now see it now.

I was one of those people. Thought I was wrong during his OKC stint but I think that more to do with their system more than anything.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 09:16:09 PM
Also, it's quite possible that Indy are legit playoff contenders... they go up a gear with Oladipo too.

There was a Cblogger who was in love with Sabonis pre-draft. I remember at the time thinking that he was awful, but I now see it now.

I was one of those people. Thought I was wrong during his OKC stint but I think that more to do with their system more than anything.

Westbrook is one of the players you don't want when you plan on developing players. Most of his former teammates play better after they left him.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 25, 2017, 09:17:25 PM
**** pacers playing 37 year old damien wilkins  :o

Wow. Had no idea he was still playing.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:18:51 PM
Come to life Jayson
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 09:20:31 PM
This team really battling now.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 09:22:17 PM
Smart 4 of 5 from the field?? Waaah?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 09:22:58 PM
With no Jaylen or Morris, one of the back up wings/guards was going to have to do something. Thankfully, Smart has risen to the task tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:23:19 PM
Keep letting it come to you Marcus. Nice finish (have to admit I wasn't expecting him to finish).  Don't start heaving.  5-6  11-3-3.   
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 09:23:37 PM
There you go, Smart.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:23:56 PM
Smart 4 of 5 from the field?? Waaah?

5-6
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:25:43 PM
Horford to Theis.  Big's passing and cutting.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:26:04 PM
Nice cut by Theis.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 09:26:28 PM
Big time play from Al to Theis.  Glad Smart didn't jack the 3 in transition too.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 09:26:49 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:26:55 PM
Ohhh Terry Rozier.   Marcus passing up a shot again.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 09:27:04 PM
This is the first time all season I've felt the C's are getting whipped. This Pacer is coached up. Will have to play well to win this.

 ::)

Missing shots makes the game look lopsided. They aren't out-playing us. Our rookies are missing wide open outside shots and their veterans are hitting tough contested shots.

Its a miss or make league.

They are making the C's work on defense. Not many teams have done that so far this season.

Don't let your eyes deceive you. They are active because we are missing shots.

We are missing wide open shots and that energizes them. That doesn't mean they are whipping us.

It's ok to give the other team credit. The defense was the bigger problem in that half.

I'm not scared to give credit to a good team. I'm just saying we missed a lot of wide open shots, and that's the difference in the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 09:28:06 PM
Can anyone else hear Brad coaching? LOL it's amazing
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:28:57 PM
What a move by Al
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:29:35 PM
Outstanding quarter from Al.  He's doing everything.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:30:22 PM
AL -- wow again
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 09:31:30 PM
Brad is so intense on the sidelines.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:31:59 PM
Locking it down now.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 09:32:01 PM
Al like, “Gimme da ball man”
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 09:32:09 PM
T-Roze learnin from Kyrie
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:32:14 PM
We're playing great and Irving hasn't even taken a shot this quarter.  He should be fresh for the 4th.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 09:32:21 PM
Big Al carrying the offense right now.  Beautiful stuff.

Also love me some Lance Stephenson.  Glad to see him still ballin'.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:32:27 PM
Loving this quarter.

AL huge, Marcus huge, TR and Theis with big contributions.

Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 09:33:06 PM
When Horford is aggressive, good things happen.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:34:43 PM
Terry R with fans again tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 09:35:28 PM
Scary Terry tearing it up
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:35:48 PM
Brad staggering Al and Kyrie.  Kyrie to lead the 2nd unit it looks like.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 25, 2017, 09:36:37 PM
Celtic's defense looks aok.

Pacers chucking and flopping and we got'em on the run for the moment.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 09:37:12 PM
Joe Young should stick to advertising ball hog gloves.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mainevent on November 25, 2017, 09:37:46 PM
Uh-oh, here comes Nader
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:37:52 PM
Great 3rd Quarter  :D
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:38:18 PM
Trying desperately to avoid a Marcus-Rozier jinx.  I'll leave it at that.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mainevent on November 25, 2017, 09:38:27 PM
Good Marcus tonight!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 09:38:49 PM
Great 3rd Quarter  :D
Smart polishes it off nicely!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 09:39:00 PM
Marcus finally havin himself a game. Him and Rozier are holding it down offensively FINALLY.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:39:27 PM
Trying desperately to avoid a Marcus-Rozier jinx.  I'll leave it at that.

Marcus/Rozier > Curry/Thompson

I ain't worried about no jinx!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 09:39:28 PM
Scal knows. If the clock is under 4seconds, Marcus 'clutch' Smart is taking the shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 09:39:50 PM
Joe Young should stick to advertising ball hog gloves.
Don't forget he's always in those Paul George commercials.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 25, 2017, 09:39:50 PM


$mart
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 09:39:56 PM
Brad's happy with Smart.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 09:40:10 PM
Now that is a third quarter! Plus 23!!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:41:04 PM
Theis had a really good 3rd quarter too.  Can't overlook his contributions.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mainevent on November 25, 2017, 09:41:39 PM
D is locked, Al is back, leading in rebounds = Victory
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 09:42:34 PM
How do Pacers still have 7 TO's they didn't take a single one in the 3rd?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: bknova on November 25, 2017, 09:42:39 PM
Nader does not belong in the NBA.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 09:45:37 PM
The Theis-Sabonis battle has been interesting
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 09:45:59 PM
The Theis-Sabonis battle has been interesting

Battle of the Euro Bigs
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 09:46:13 PM
It's funny, Kyrie looks like a superstar with the ball in his hands on offense to such an extent that it's easily lost that he just got dogged by 1. Joseph, then 2. Turner on a switch, 3. then Collison on a switch. He got dogged 3 out of the last 5 possessions.  They're clearly attacking him.  Has any one else noticed this?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:47:01 PM
Too many second chances
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:47:44 PM
Refs have no respect for Theis.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Boris Badenov on November 25, 2017, 09:48:15 PM
It's funny, Kyrie looks like a superstar with the ball in his hands on offense to such an extent that it's easily lost that he just got dogged by 1. Joseph, then 2. Turner on a switch, 3. then Collison on a switch. He got dogged 3 out of the last 5 possessions.  They're clearly attacking him.

Thanks for pointing that out. Until your post, I was convinced that Kyrie was on track to win DPOY.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 09:48:24 PM
Apparently Sabonis has already earned bail-out calls.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 09:48:53 PM
Theis fouls a lot. But I love how he battles.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 09:49:48 PM
It's funny, Kyrie looks like a superstar with the ball in his hands on offense to such an extent that it's easily lost that he just got dogged by 1. Joseph, then 2. Turner on a switch, 3. then Collison on a switch. He got dogged 3 out of the last 5 possessions.  They're clearly attacking him.

Thanks for pointing that out. Until your post, I was convinced that Kyrie was on track to win DPOY.

ESPN articles, forum posts, etc.  suggest that he is an excellent defender.  I'd bet all my TPs that I am the only one here that noticed these 3/5 breakdowns. 
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 09:51:37 PM
We're losing the rebound battle at the moment.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 09:52:46 PM
Loved that pass by Smart!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 09:53:50 PM
Rozier! Nice tonight!!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 09:53:58 PM
Big games from Rozier and Smart.  No idea why they're both playing right now, maybe necessary for defense, but it's working out well this time around.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 25, 2017, 09:54:06 PM
Smart & Rozier

Can'O woopa$$ this evening
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:54:08 PM
When Kyrie back?  Now?????

Oops.  Didn't see him.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 09:54:43 PM
Locked him up lol
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 09:55:23 PM
Great defense!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 09:55:24 PM
nvm
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 09:55:57 PM
Brad calling "4 fists all the way".  Leads to a Kyrie Irving layup.  Just a stellar coach.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 09:56:15 PM
I just can't believe what I'm seeing. Smart and Rozier a combined 14-17 from the field. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:56:23 PM
Some tough D will finish this.  Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 09:56:48 PM
I just can't believe what I'm seeing. Smart and Rozier a combined 14-17 from the field. Ridiculous.
Something to tell the grandchildren.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Boris Badenov on November 25, 2017, 09:57:24 PM
Jaylen out: Rozier and Smart a combined 14-17 from the field and 3-5 from 3pt.

Also: the vast majority of our minutes tonight are going to be played by:

Jayson Tatum
Marcus Smart
Daniel Theis
Semi Ojeleye
Terry Rozier
Aron Baynes
Abdel Nader

This team is insane in how it steps up when people are out, and if we pull this one out it should be exhibit A in Brad Stevens' COTY portfolio.

Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 09:58:14 PM
Smart and Celticsblog:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOxjKM7WsAAq04I.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 09:58:35 PM
I like how they settled down. The Pacers are relentless on the pick-and-roll, which puts a lot of pressure on Kyrie, Smart, and Rozier, especially with Brown out. Their defense has looked really good this half, and their shots started falling.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 25, 2017, 09:59:01 PM
if smart and rozier can play this hungry every night, we wouldnt have any complaints about any of our main rotation players period.  we'd get many more blowouts
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: mainevent on November 25, 2017, 09:59:26 PM
If Marcus can play within himself like he did tonight he'd definitely be worth paying next season.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 09:59:58 PM
Big shot Al Horford.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 10:00:49 PM
Kyrie called GAME
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 25, 2017, 10:01:41 PM
To all in Indy...please, drive home safely!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 10:01:46 PM
What a game by this team tonight.   Smart, Rozier and Al all stepped up offensively.  Great job turning the game around in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 10:02:07 PM
Game ball to Big Al.  Great game. 
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 10:02:28 PM
Back to Back- NP!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 10:02:38 PM
Yebah
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticD on November 25, 2017, 10:03:18 PM
Kyrie is just too OP
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 10:03:25 PM
Kyrie show!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 25, 2017, 10:03:28 PM
Good win!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 10:03:38 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record. 
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 25, 2017, 10:04:20 PM
This, sports fans, was an impressive win.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 10:04:36 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

LOLOLOl... Statpadding?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 10:04:56 PM
brick brothers working on their shooting percentages  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 10:04:59 PM
We could look like another winning streak with us going for 8 in San Antonio!😁
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: TomHeinsohn on November 25, 2017, 10:05:01 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Oh come off it mate
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 10:05:43 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

LOLOLOl... Statpadding?

Stat-padding*.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on November 25, 2017, 10:06:04 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.
How about the most reliable offensive option on the team takes matters into his own hands down the stretch in games - realizing that no one can guard him? Pad away....
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 10:06:04 PM
Great game by Kyrie. He has a knack for making key plays at key points. He elevates our entire team.

Good to see Rozier and Smart have a good shooting game. Gotta start a hot streak somewhere.

When Ojeyle gets confident in his shot, he is going to be pretty special.

Al with the normal great team game and excellent defense.

A lot of fouls from Theis, but he is learning and getting better. I like his game.

Great win!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on November 25, 2017, 10:06:12 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

He’s trying to win. Didn’t try to score on our last possession. Clearly looking  for things to complain about.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 25, 2017, 10:06:17 PM
Nader somehow managed to be -10 tonight. He's 24 years old, I have no idea what the point in having him on the roster is.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Atzar on November 25, 2017, 10:06:28 PM
When Smart and Rozier are actual assets offensively, this team is brutal... even as shorthanded as they were tonight.

Good win.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 10:06:54 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

LOLOLOl... Statpadding?
He didnt shoot at the end, but let the 24 sec expire.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 10:08:05 PM
Good game folks. Let's win Monday vs the Pistons too
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 10:08:10 PM
Statpadding? Lol! We could be 50-3 and there would still be classic comments like that. Great to have player that can hit shots at end of game, even if double teamed.

Great game! Love this team.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 25, 2017, 10:08:42 PM
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on November 25, 2017, 10:09:04 PM
What a game by this team tonight.   Smart, Rozier and Al all stepped up offensively.  Great job turning the game around in the 2nd half.
When this team locks in defensively, and with the kyrie/Al combo at the other end, they're very, very hard to beat. Wait till they add Hayward and Tatum has a year of experience under his belt..
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 25, 2017, 10:09:27 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Well that's a comment I didn't expect.  Not seeing it.  IT was amazing.  So is Kyrie.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 25, 2017, 10:10:02 PM
Outstanding team defense in the 2nd half, plus better shooting = win
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 10:11:28 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Well that's a comment I didn't expect.  Not seeing it.  IT was amazing.  So is Kyrie.

We are definitely lucky! IT was great and Kyrie has been phenomenal so far! Future is bright! Present is fun!
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 25, 2017, 10:11:29 PM
Anyone think it's a coincidence that Smart's best offensive night comes on a night where he only shoots two threes?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 25, 2017, 10:11:44 PM
First 20 minutes of game Pacers worked hard and shot better than Celtics.

But, as has been happening throughout this season, as the second half wore on opponent lost ground against  C's defense.

Helped that C's hit some shotz tonight.

Pacers 5 game streak....clanked by solid team effort.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 10:14:13 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we were winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 25, 2017, 10:14:44 PM
Anyone think it's a coincidence that Smart's best offensive night comes on a night where he only shoots two threes?

Loved tonight’s Smart! If he replicates that and lays off the long one, we will be in great shape. He was awesome.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 25, 2017, 10:15:36 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 25, 2017, 10:16:37 PM
TP to tarheels for pulling like 10 posters into that gag.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RJ87 on November 25, 2017, 10:19:14 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Well that's a comment I didn't expect.  Not seeing it.  IT was amazing.  So is Kyrie.

Dude just hates Kyrie. And it's sad because he's depriving himself of a fun Celtics team because he can't get passed his own vitriol.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 10:23:00 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 25, 2017, 10:26:53 PM
That was my last comment here so as not to muddy up another game thread.  Another great win.  Thanks for the thread, FL.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on November 25, 2017, 10:27:06 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's subjectively a horrible defender, and that's subjectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

fixed that for you  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: slamtheking on November 25, 2017, 10:27:24 PM
Anyone think it's a coincidence that Smart's best offensive night comes on a night where he only shoots two threes?
it's no coincidence when he takes most of his shots from 18 feet and in.  that's where he's most effective. 
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 25, 2017, 10:28:30 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

What a conundrum you face. Hatred for the best player on your favorite team who's not going anywhere anytime soon. Saddle up...
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: positivitize on November 25, 2017, 10:29:24 PM
I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

1: We were up 8 with 45 seconds left. If we didn't score and the other team hit a quick 3, we'd be looking at a two-possession game with 30 seconds left. Not saying that we would have lost, but he was putting the last nail in the coffin, not running up the score. That's his job. To score the ball in the fourth and put the game out of reach.

2: He hasn't been "objectively a horrible defender" this season. That's just objectivly false.

Not sure what else there is to say. You're allowed to hate the guy all you want. You're also allowed to be wrong when you make up "objective" reasons to hate him.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RJ87 on November 25, 2017, 10:30:02 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

Oh. I get it... Kyrie met your girl at a club, didn't he?
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 25, 2017, 10:30:12 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

That's a shame.  I was a big critic of Kyrie in his Cleveland days for overdribbling and stagnating Cleveland's offense, but his time here as a Celtic has been nothing short of stellar.  His defense has been very good, so I'm not sure why you're criticizing it.

I consider myself fortunate to be able to watch him play.  He's a magician with the ball and is very entertaining to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 25, 2017, 10:31:36 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

 ::) ::) ::)

Great win. Kyrie is a great player. Glad to have him on our team.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: RJ87 on November 25, 2017, 10:31:57 PM
I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

1: We were up 8 with 45 seconds left. If we didn't score and the other team hit a quick 3, we'd be looking at a two-possession game with 30 seconds left. Not saying that we would have lost, but he was putting the last nail in the coffin, not running up the score. That's his job. To score the ball in the fourth and put the game out of reach.

2: He hasn't been "objectively a horrible defender" this season. That's just objectivly false.

Not sure what else there is to say. You're allowed to hate the guy all you want. You're also allowed to be wrong when you make up "objective" reasons to hate him.

Save your breath. He probably thought Kyrie was just showboating and stat padding in overtime in Dallas too.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 25, 2017, 10:37:56 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...

That's a shame. I was a big critic of Kyrie in his Cleveland days for overdribbling and stagnating Cleveland's offense, but his time here as a Celtic has been nothing short of stellar.  His defense has been very good, so I'm not sure why you're criticizing it.

I consider myself fortunate to be able to watch him play.  He's a magician with the ball and is very entertaining to watch.

In his defense, a lot of that wasn't entirely his fault. But yeah, it's so obvious that he is relishing his new role, which is to have his hands on the ball more, creating and making scoring plays.

Real shame that Gordy is down, because given how well all rookies have adjusted to playing NBA defense, we would have had a really good shot at it all this year.. Just don't think we have enough scoring right now. Jaylen could still break out further though - it's possible.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 25, 2017, 10:42:40 PM
Team looks so much different when T Roz/Smart hit shots. With a healthy/full starting lineup, they manage to do that on a more consistent basis, there will be lots of Gino times at the Garden.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 25, 2017, 10:42:51 PM
REALLY PEOPLE?? REALLY!?!?

You actually fell for @tarheel's troll tactics. LOL

Think about this too. What college basketball team is the Tar Heels. Now who are their rivals. And which college did Kyrie go to...  ???  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 25, 2017, 10:53:25 PM
REALLY PEOPLE?? REALLY!?!?

You actually fell for @tarheel's troll tactics. LOL

Think about this too. What college basketball team is the Tar Heels. Now who are their rivals. And which college did Kyrie go to...  ???  ;)

That can't be it. Irving only played 11 games for Duke and he didn't even play UNC in any of those games. If it's the Duke narrative, he should hate Tatum even more.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 25, 2017, 11:44:48 PM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...
Such a troll.

Don't have to go back far to find this with Thomas.

Up 8 against Washington in OT Thomas gets the ball with an opportunity to bleed the clock down to 8 seconds left. Instead he takes a jumper with 15 left to put us up 10.

Tonigh Irving is up 8 and has an opportunity to bleed the clock down to 27 seconds. Instead he scores with 32 seconds left to put Boston up 10.

bad news for you here is that because of obviously biased baseless complaints like this one, no one is likely to take any of your Irving criticism seriously even if some is well founded. If it comes from Tarheels it's not getting taken seriously.
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 26, 2017, 12:19:20 AM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...
Such a troll.

Don't have to go back far to find this with Thomas.

Up 8 against Washington in OT Thomas gets the ball with an opportunity to bleed the clock down to 8 seconds left. Instead he takes a jumper with 15 left to put us up 10.

Tonigh Irving is up 8 and has an opportunity to bleed the clock down to 27 seconds. Instead he scores with 32 seconds left to put Boston up 10.

bad news for you here is that because of obviously biased baseless complaints like this one, no one is likely to take any of your Irving criticism seriously even if some is well founded. If it comes from Tarheels it's not getting taken seriously.

If anything is trolling, this is it.  You're using his 53-point performance on his late sister's birthday as your example? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39gFgeisYlA&t=191s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39gFgeisYlA&t=191s)

We would need a plunger to extract your tongue from your cheek right now. 

(that is a joke, not a plunger threat)
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 26, 2017, 12:32:25 AM
Kyrie's stad-padding is obnoxious.  He does this every game.  I don't ever remember IT doing that, even when he needed one more basket to break another Celtic record.

Comments like these are why people think you are a troll. It may be your opinion, but it is seriously biased against Kyrie. We needed each of his buckets at the end to finish the game. Even though we are winning, that doesn't make it stat-padding. That makes it winning.

Seriously, you asked why people got upset at you. Its biased hot takes like these that make people think you must be trolling. They are that absurd.

You are entitled to your opinion about Kyrie. I can't change your mind. But I think you did ask about why people treat your posts the way they do. Its because it honestly sounds like you are trying to troll.

You know Kyrie is awesome when you have to make up things to be critical about.

I hate Kyrie Irving.  I think he's a little fairy.  It doesn't change the fact that objectively, he's the target of attack for every offense we face, and he's attacking with 30 seconds left (up 10ish) like he has to prove he can also score 20 for 40 games in a row.  He's objectively a horrible defender, and that's objectively stat-padding.  I'm sorry that's difficult to acknowledge.  But we're not relying on him to save humanity or anything, so we should be fine...
Such a troll.

Don't have to go back far to find this with Thomas.

Up 8 against Washington in OT Thomas gets the ball with an opportunity to bleed the clock down to 8 seconds left. Instead he takes a jumper with 15 left to put us up 10.

Tonigh Irving is up 8 and has an opportunity to bleed the clock down to 27 seconds. Instead he scores with 32 seconds left to put Boston up 10.

bad news for you here is that because of obviously biased baseless complaints like this one, no one is likely to take any of your Irving criticism seriously even if some is well founded. If it comes from Tarheels it's not getting taken seriously.

If anything is trolling, this is it.  You're using his 53-point performance on his late sister's birthday as your example? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39gFgeisYlA&t=191s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39gFgeisYlA&t=191s)

We would need a plunger to extract your tongue from your cheek right now. 

(that is a joke, not a plunger threat)
Yeah I am using that game.

Don't see the problem with it

You have a problem with a player scoring in a situation where [dang] near every team in the NBA tries to score

He got the ball on the next possession and chose not to try to score.

It's such a ridiculous problem to have with a player. What do you want him to do. Run the clock out and hand the ball to Indiana with 27 seconds left? Honest question
Title: Re: Celtics (17-3) at Pacers (11-8) Game #21 11/25/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 30, 2017, 08:51:51 PM
one of the youngest rosters in the league

a team built for the future

that is ready to win now

C us rise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)