Brown is questionable for tonight :(
I can't believe they're playing another game. Brutal schedule.yeah, the trip to London does us in.
It would honestly be nice for the Celtics for once to play a complete, 48-minute game with not much stress. Haven't had a game like that for a month.TP for reading my mind
Unfortunately, with injuries and on the 2nd night of a back to back, not expecting that. Oh god... :(
It would honestly be nice for the Celtics for once to play a complete, 48-minute game with not much stress. Haven't had a game like that for a month.
Unfortunately, with injuries and on the 2nd night of a back to back, not expecting that. Oh god... :(
https://twitter.com/ByJayKing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celticsespecially when we quickly assume the worst case scenario is reality.
https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics
Great, Brown is questionable with a sore Achilles tendon. I'm having flashbacks to AB missing 20 some games last year due to a sore Achilles tendon.
We can't catch a break this year.
WOO HOOO!
Can't wait to see what no-name Knicks player is going to put up 50 against us tonight!! :laugh:
WOO HOOO!none of them, and i bet you a tp on that. ;D
Can't wait to see what no-name Knicks player is going to put up 50 against us tonight!! :laugh:
i tuned in early on nba lp, and at a moment the cameras focused on marcus with a trainer, he seamed to be in a lot of pain with the trainer working on his upper right leg/groin area FWIT
WOO HOOO!
Can't wait to see what no-name Knicks player is going to put up 50 against us tonight!! :laugh:
Michael Beasley has had some games against the Celtics in his career or maybe Tim Hardaway Jr.?
Good Lord, why do I even listen to the TNT pregame show and Chuck? We won't beat Toronto or Milwaukee in a 7 game series? Are you kidding me? We literally beat Toronto without Kyrie already this season, and we're 2-1 against Milwaukee.mute it
One would think Chuck would stop this non-sense after being wrong last year about us, but nooooppppeeee.
Good Lord, why do I even listen to the TNT pregame show and Chuck? We won't beat Toronto or Milwaukee in a 7 game series? Are you kidding me? We literally beat Toronto without Kyrie already this season, and we're 2-1 against Milwaukee.
One would think Chuck would stop this non-sense after being wrong last year about us, but nooooppppeeee.
do we get more rest in the 2nd half of the season?
this is getting crazy
do we get more rest in the 2nd half of the season?
this is getting crazy
Honestly, if the team is truly spent and aren't really trying, Brad should just play the bench most of the game and wave the white flag in a sense. Not even kidding. Brutal start and same lackluster energy like yesterday.
I wonder if the Celtics home crowd will ever be as loud this year as the Knicks crowd is tonight?not if we dont pump noise through the speakers
Honestly, if the team is truly spent and aren't really trying, Brad should just play the bench most of the game and wave the white flag in a sense. Not even kidding. Brutal start and same lackluster energy like yesterday.
That's how POP does it when there are too many games in too few nights...
I wonder if the Celtics home crowd will ever be as loud this year as the Knicks crowd is tonight?not if we dont pump noise through the speakers
do we get more rest in the 2nd half of the season?
this is getting crazy
It's awful.
The Celtics seem to always have a game every other night, with b2b's mixed in.
Meanwhile, CLE after tonight have no games until Christmas Day, and have a few stretches where they get two days off before a game in January ::)
And is Brad incapable of getting Tatum involved in the offense? In a game like this there's no reason he should not have a shot yet. He's probably our second best scoring option right now with Morris and Hayward out, yet Brad regularly lets him go long stretches without even touching the ball.true. At least tatums out there. If it was doc we'd have Jeff green out there and Tatum on bench
This is definitely a game where Kyrie says he's injured and sits out after the 1st qtr. If I correctly predict that, I demand all the TPs on the internet. And Bitcoins.
This is definitely a game where Kyrie says he's injured and sits out after the 1st qtr. If I correctly predict that, I demand all the TPs on the internet. And Bitcoins.unbearable
So what does Kyrie need to do to get a whistle?wear a knicks jersey
I really like watching Rozier over dribble then pass the ball to someone who has no chance or time to get a good shot off.
Hayward, Brown, Morris and Theis are out, on the second night of a back to back. Y'all really need to chill. Thats two starters and two rotation players.
You are also welcome to argue that Hayward doesn't count cause he's been out all year. So thats 1 starter and two key rotation players.
This ain't on the coach. Relax, its a long season. This is gonna happen.
I really like watching Rozier over dribble then pass the ball to someone who has no chance or time to get a good shot off.
Hayward, Brown, Morris and Theis are out, on the second night of a back to back. Y'all really need to chill. Thats two starters and two rotation players.
You are also welcome to argue that Hayward doesn't count cause he's been out all year. So thats 1 starter and two key rotation players.
This ain't on the coach. Relax, its a long season. This is gonna happen.
Reality.
Nader hit a shot. This is not a drill. ABDEL NADER HIT A SHOT.
Nader is useful!
And back to double digits because we can't rebound and we're playing dumb.When you have Nader and Rozier in the game at the same time I think you can expect dumb
I love Theis, but wow.
Ugh, Theis has been atrocious.
I love Theis, but wow.
Nader and Yabusele are getting meaningful minutes in the 2nd quarter. We're injured and stretched thin. I'm gonna go outside and make sure the sky isn't actually falling....
And back to double digits because we can't rebound and we're playing dumb.When you have Nader and Rozier in the game at the same time I think you can expect dumb
I love Theis, but wow.
Remember when the offense looked improved for a stretch of games? lol
Brad you can play the starters a few more minutes tonite, get Tatum back
in please he's 19 he will be fine.
Brad you can play the starters a few more minutes tonite, get Tatum back
in please he's 19 he will be fine.
Brad you can play the starters a few more minutes tonite, get Tatum back
in please he's 19 he will be fine.
Nah, let's just let Rozier keep launching bricks.
Game is wild -- out of control, but fun to watch
This team is so unwatchable bruh
Game is wild -- out of control, but fun to watch
You think so? I'd rather good offense over good defense. Low scoring games are boring on national tv
Rozier could build another building next to the Garden with those bricks.
I am ready to move on from Terry Rozier.
Rozier could build another building next to the Garden with those bricks.
Why does Rozier have 6 shots and Tatum only 1? That's a big problem.
Rozier could build another building next to the Garden with those bricks.
Why does Rozier have 6 shots and Tatum only 1? That's a big problem.
This game is like a trash fire...
So who's playing the best? Smart? I can't really tell because it's so brutal.
Theis is painfully soft
Playing soft at the rim Theis.
Theis is painfully soft
Brad is frustrated with the officiating and rightfully so.
Playing soft at the rim Theis.
Hey Kyrie,Tatum was standing wide open on for the wing 3 when you got in the paint, try looking back out for him once in awhile. One shot for him So far is insane and Kyrie as a pg has to know this and look for him more.
I am ready to move on from Terry Rozier.Bout time...the guy won us one game and has played 10 crap games for us so far...probably even more.
Rozier 1 for 6 tonight and 0 for 5 last night.His only skill on offense is scoring and he's not very good at it lol.
Absolutely inexcusable under these circumstances for Tatum to only have 1 shot. Brad is failing in that regard. You MAKE the team get him involved.
Rozier 1 for 6 tonight and 0 for 5 last night.
Rozier is having another terrible offensive showing...has attempted more shots than anybody other than Kyrie and has scored only 2 pts...meanwhile Tatum who has not been given any kind of plays for him by Stevens is shootung 100% on the floor....cmon man this team should know who the ones taking the shots..and by that I mean Kyrie, Tatum, Al then MS Baynes, Theis before Rozier.
Absolutely inexcusable under these circumstances for Tatum to only have 1 shot. Brad is failing in that regard. You MAKE the team get him involved.
I am not sure who to blame for their offense, maybe the schedule, maybe not having Morris, but Brad has been badly out-coached by Snyder and Spoelstra recently.
Rozier is having another terrible offensive showing...has attempted more shots than anybody other than Kyrie and has scored only 2 pts...meanwhile Tatum who has not been given any kind of plays for him by Stevens is shootung 100% on the floor....cmon man this team should know who the ones taking the shots..and by that I mean Kyrie, Tatum, Al then MS Baynes, Theis before Rozier.
Rozier always plays like he’s the focal point of the offense... very frustrating
Rozier 1 for 6 tonight and 0 for 5 last night.
Par for the course. He's shooting .357% and .333% from 3 in December, which is worse than both Oct and Nov. He's somehow even worse than earlier in the season, which is really, really bad.
Rozier 1 for 6 tonight and 0 for 5 last night.
Par for the course. He's shooting .357% and .333% from 3 in December, which is worse than both Oct and Nov. He's somehow even worse than earlier in the season, which is really, really bad.
The bigger issue is that Rozier creates for no one else. Touches his hands...it is going up.
Rozier 1 for 6 tonight and 0 for 5 last night.
Par for the course. He's shooting .357% and .333% from 3 in December, which is worse than both Oct and Nov. He's somehow even worse than earlier in the season, which is really, really bad.
The bigger issue is that Rozier creates for no one else. Touches his hands...it is going up.
Rozier 1 for 6 tonight and 0 for 5 last night.
Par for the course. He's shooting .357% and .333% from 3 in December, which is worse than both Oct and Nov. He's somehow even worse than earlier in the season, which is really, really bad.
The bigger issue is that Rozier creates for no one else. Touches his hands...it is going up.
Tatum should be taking at least a dozen shots a game.
If Tatum still plays passive then this has to be on Brad. It is BS responsibility to motivate hs troops and say something t
like stop shooting Rozier if he has to.
Yup, Irving trading baskets with Jack's corpse time. Super impressed.
Yup, Irving trading baskets with Jack's corpse time. Super impressed.
Kyrie has 23 points, Jack 12. That's literally almost double, but, sure, they're trading baskets. ;)
Kyrie is a maniac!
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?! lol
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?! lol
Yeah it's a very weird argument to make when IT was just as bad or worse.
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..
Tatum again!!
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..
You've said this multiple times, but I simply have no idea what you're talking about. How is asking off of a team with the best player in the world and coming off of three consecutive Finals trip "an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon"?
That literally makes no sense to me. In fact, I applaud Kyrie. He wanted to lead his own team outside of the shadow of the best player of our generation - how exactly is that a bad thing? Didn't we just all rip Durant a new one for not having that type of mentality?
Trade now for Zinger while value is low. Probably will go up in the 4th.
Rozier should of dumped it to a wide open Jayson under the hoop instead of corner kickout for 3 to Marcus, can't get up to many points I guess . Playing a lot better tho let's go.yeah, but smart does shoot above nba average from the corner. understandable.
Team is enjoyable to watch when they play with energy. Who would've thought?
Tatum don't hurt 'em
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..
You've said this multiple times, but I simply have no idea what you're talking about. How is asking off of a team with the best player in the world and coming off of three consecutive Finals trip "an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon"?
That literally makes no sense to me. In fact, I applaud Kyrie. He wanted to lead his own team outside of the shadow of the best player of our generation - how exactly is that a bad thing? Didn't we just all rip Durant a new one for not having that type of mentality?
Of course you do... he equates to wins and national attention. But the way he went about getting here is disgusting, and makes him bar none most entitled little basketball player on the planet. He hasn't earned anything on his own... NOR is he now, in basketball heavaen of the foreseeable future. If you can't see how incredibly privileged he is -- just try imagining 1 of any other 20 players success in his role -- then nothing I can say can persuade you to objectivity.
I keep waiting for Semi to have a bigger offensive impact. How long will I wait?
I keep waiting for Semi to have a bigger offensive impact. How long will I wait?
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..
You've said this multiple times, but I simply have no idea what you're talking about. How is asking off of a team with the best player in the world and coming off of three consecutive Finals trip "an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon"?
That literally makes no sense to me. In fact, I applaud Kyrie. He wanted to lead his own team outside of the shadow of the best player of our generation - how exactly is that a bad thing? Didn't we just all rip Durant a new one for not having that type of mentality?
Of course you do... he equates to wins and national attention. But the way he went about getting here is disgusting, and makes him bar none most entitled little basketball player on the planet. He hasn't earned anything on his own... NOR is he now, in basketball heavaen of the foreseeable future. If you can't see how incredibly privileged he is -- just try imagining 1 of any other 20 players success in his role -- then nothing I can say can persuade you to objectivity.
Tarheels, love ya, buddy, but I don't think you should be questioning anyone's objectivity when it comes to evaluating Kyrie! lol You've been completely and unabashedly transparent about your feelings regarding Kyrie (and IT) ever since the trade. Didn't you even post the other night that you hope IT comes to Boston and takes it to us? lol
But I'll push back on your actual statement. Kyrie *literally* hit the biggest shot in NBA history to win the Cavs the Finals, so saying he hasn't earned anything on his own is.... strange. What exactly has IT done to even come close to that?
Rakim Allah in the garden.
Please keep your eyes open... right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup. He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.
Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!
He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..
You've said this multiple times, but I simply have no idea what you're talking about. How is asking off of a team with the best player in the world and coming off of three consecutive Finals trip "an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon"?
That literally makes no sense to me. In fact, I applaud Kyrie. He wanted to lead his own team outside of the shadow of the best player of our generation - how exactly is that a bad thing? Didn't we just all rip Durant a new one for not having that type of mentality?
Of course you do... he equates to wins and national attention. But the way he went about getting here is disgusting, and makes him bar none most entitled little basketball player on the planet. He hasn't earned anything on his own... NOR is he now, in basketball heavaen of the foreseeable future. If you can't see how incredibly privileged he is -- just try imagining 1 of any other 20 players success in his role -- then nothing I can say can persuade you to objectivity.
Tarheels, love ya, buddy, but I don't think you should be questioning anyone's objectivity when it comes to evaluating Kyrie! lol You've been completely and unabashedly transparent about your feelings regarding Kyrie (and IT) ever since the trade. Didn't you even post the other night that you hope IT comes to Boston and takes it to us? lol
But I'll push back on your actual statement. Kyrie *literally* hit the biggest shot in NBA history to win the Cavs the Finals, so saying he hasn't earned anything on his own is.... strange. What exactly has IT done to even come close to that?
Back at ya. :)
It was a big (but low perceentage) shot. IT made me feel like a child again, and that's my barometer of basketball success.
Were Knicks fans chanting "MVP" for Beasley just now?
Thiugh it is pretty painful at times, this is experience for our bench that will pay off.
THEIS THEIS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY IS ROZIER RUNNING THE OFFENSE?
WHY IS ROZIER RUNNING THE OFFENSE?
Because Hayward broke his leg tbh lol
WHY IS ROZIER RUNNING THE OFFENSE?
Nader with a shocker.
Nader with a shocker.
NADER is on fire! ;D
WHY IS ROZIER RUNNING THE OFFENSE?
because brad is too scared to tell him that hes stupid and what to do obviously
WHY IS ROZIER RUNNING THE OFFENSE?
because brad is too scared to tell him that hes stupid and what to do obviously
Brad has TR running the offense with Kyrie on the floor and with Smart on the floor. Rozier should play strictly off ball.
The bench is horrendous. They play with zero rhythm, it's like a bunch of summer league guys taking turns with the ball.
WHY IS ROZIER RUNNING THE OFFENSE?
Because Hayward broke his leg tbh lol
What about Marcus, Horford or KI?
The bench is horrendous. They play with zero rhythm, it's like a bunch of summer league guys taking turns with the ball.
THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol
The bench is horrendous. They play with zero rhythm, it's like a bunch of summer league guys taking turns with the ball.
THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol
Well I do use hotels.com ;D
why didn't Brad just put starters in right after timeout?
We’re getting killed by Beasley...
C's blew this game when the bench came in as usual. Pray for a Kyrie miracle.Too many guys on this roster who can't shoot.
C's blew this game when the bench came in as usual. Pray for a Kyrie miracle.Too many guys on this roster who can't shoot.
C's blew this game when the bench came in as usual. Pray for a Kyrie miracle.Too many guys on this roster who can't shoot.
C's blew this game when the bench came in as usual. Pray for a Kyrie miracle.Too many guys on this roster who can't shoot.
were staring down the barrel of back to back losses and 9 straight mediocre performancesHe will do none of that. It's not about this year. Don't let the early hot start change your expectations for the season.
DA needs to purge this bench. i haVE SEEN ENOUGH. semi and yabu will never amount to
anything
keep smart, theis hayward and morris
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?No.
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?Ainge will have to decide whether to play for this season (which means swinging a deal to get some veteran bench help here) or suck it up with what he's got and just live with the results. As constituted this roster will struggle in the playoffs against a good team that can play defense - because they don't shoot it well enough.
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Well, it's understandable if we lose this game given how shorthanded we are and having played last night. But the loss to Miami was completely unacceptable.
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
no
We have a ton of injuries tonight. We're on the second night of a back to back, and we're in a really tough stretch of a bunch of games.As good as Tatum is - and is going to be - he's just not capable of being a guy you can rely on for 20 a night yet. There's one reliable go-to on the team right now and he's struggling. They could have used Tatum vs Miami 2nd half and he didn't step up. He's also only 19.
However, this poor rotation management and gameplan by Brad is inexcusable. Tatum having one shot in the first half is unbelievable, and this whole bench rotation issue has just killed us in so many games all year long, though granted it was more difficult to manage tonight.
I wonder how this game would have turned out if Tatum had more than 1 shot attempt in the first halfThe rebounding and defense are still trash. I'm not sure even Tatum could have saved us.
I wonder how this game would have turned out if Tatum had more than 1 shot attempt in the first half
We got mauled by NY's bench unit. Mostly Beasley, but that lineup on paper is less than impressive.
I wonder how this game would have turned out if Tatum had more than 1 shot attempt in the first half
Sure, but we had a double digit lead in the 3rd quarter. We let Beasley go All-world on us and the Knicks didn't even bother putting in their starters against us in the 4th.
I understand that last night's loss was the unacceptable one, but this is also unacceptable given our 2nd half lead. How do teams like the Knicks have a better bench than we do?
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
I wonder how this game would have turned out if Tatum had more than 1 shot attempt in the first half
Sure, but we had a double digit lead in the 3rd quarter. We let Beasley go All-world on us and the Knicks didn't even bother putting in their starters against us in the 4th.
I understand that last night's loss was the unacceptable one, but this is also unacceptable given our 2nd half lead. How do teams like the Knicks have a better bench than we do?
Cause we have 3 injured starters and an injured bench player.
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
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hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Wonder how this game would have turned out if Tatum had more than 1 shot in the first half
I'm not sure who you hold accountable. I think it's more a case as the further along we go, the more obvious the holes in the games of several players. Semi can't shoot consistently enough. Theiss misses too many easy shots. Rozier is too inconsistent from outside, Nader apparently can't play at the NBA level, Brown is still too inconsistent from outside and misses too many FT's etc.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
Still not ready to give up hope on making some noise in the playoffs. When we get Morris back and get out of this ridiculous part of the schedule, we'll be much better off. And that's not even mentioning if Hayward comes back early or we finally use the DPE on a bench upgrade.
But this has certainly been discouraging. We're clearly drained, and the injuries are just really exacerbating our issues.
The Celtics just look tired and there's another back to back coming up. No rest for the weary...
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
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hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Lol the Stevens hate entertains me so much.
He isn't perfect (which, fyi, no coach is), but he is one of the best.
Instead of being impressed with what he has gotten out of a a new, young, banged up team, you nitpick.
It is something else.
Still not ready to give up hope on making some noise in the playoffs. When we get Morris back and get out of this ridiculous part of the schedule, we'll be much better off. And that's not even mentioning if Hayward comes back early or we finally use the DPE on a bench upgrade.
But this has certainly been discouraging. We're clearly drained, and the injuries are just really exacerbating our issues.
I see this team getting blown out by Cleveland again. They have no answers on offense.
I'm not sure who you hold accountable. I think it's more a case as the further along we go, the more obvious the holes in the games of several players. Semi can't shoot consistently enough. Theiss misses too many easy shots. Rozier is too inconsistent from outside, Nader apparently can't play at the NBA level, Brown is still too inconsistent from outside and misses too many FT's etc.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
I wonder how this game would have turned out if Tatum had more than 1 shot attempt in the first half
Sure, but we had a double digit lead in the 3rd quarter. We let Beasley go All-world on us and the Knicks didn't even bother putting in their starters against us in the 4th.
I understand that last night's loss was the unacceptable one, but this is also unacceptable given our 2nd half lead. How do teams like the Knicks have a better bench than we do?
Cause we have 3 injured starters and an injured bench player.
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
It's amazing how players missing shot after shot make someone a bad coach all of a sudden.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
so we agree on this? holy cow. i was wondering if i was the only one who sees this. players wont respect you if that is all he ever does. very disappointed in brad. hope he grows some balls soon.
It's amazing how players missing shot after shot make someone a bad coach all of a sudden.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
so we agree on this? holy cow. i was wondering if i was the only one who sees this. players wont respect you if that is all he ever does. very disappointed in brad. hope he grows some balls soon.
Career night for Beasley. Calling it!Sucks to be right :(
Just like people overeacted to their 16 game win streak, people are overreacting to their bad play now. They have not played well recently but they are not as bad as they have been playing. The schedule has been rough, injuries a problem, and the bench being the issue we expected it to be. Just part of the maturation process for a young team.
Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
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hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Lol the Stevens hate entertains me so much.
He isn't perfect (which, fyi, no coach is), but he is one of the best.
Instead of being impressed with what he has gotten out of a a new, young, banged up team, you nitpick.
It is something else.
you must not know what reading comprehension is do you? i have been the biggest CBS supporter but i am not a LEMMING like many here. I will justly criticize since i justly support also. he deserves much criticism lately. there is nothing you know to prove me wrong. DWI.
It's amazing how players missing shot after shot make someone a bad coach all of a sudden.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
so we agree on this? holy cow. i was wondering if i was the only one who sees this. players wont respect you if that is all he ever does. very disappointed in brad. hope he grows some balls soon.
Career night for Beasley. Calling it!Sucks to be right :(
It's amazing how players missing shot after shot make someone a bad coach all of a sudden.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
so we agree on this? holy cow. i was wondering if i was the only one who sees this. players wont respect you if that is all he ever does. very disappointed in brad. hope he grows some balls soon.
Open shot after open shot...
Maybe if we hadn't traded away IT, then God wouldn't be punishing us.
Maybe if we hadn't traded away IT, then God wouldn't be punishing us.that's definitely what's happening
Maybe if we hadn't traded away IT, then God wouldn't be punishing us.
It's more likely were all being punished for your hatred of Kyrie.
Life is usually unfair like that.
Maybe if we hadn't traded away IT, then God wouldn't be punishing us.
It's amazing how players missing shot after shot make someone a bad coach all of a sudden.Can the C's really make it back to the ECF with this bench?
Maybe, Maybe not.
We traded away some depth to make room for Hayward and to acquire Irving. We all knew this at the time. Then Hayward's season ends in the first game. Now, Morris is apparently out long-term. Celts have played more games than anyone in the league. We are thin to start with and then get beat up by crazy injuries and a brutal schedule. What did you expect ?
I'm not angry at the young bench guys. I am obviously angry at Irving for abandoning Stevens' offense for large portions of games. I get angry at Stevens for playing too much midget-ball.
However, if Danny will add more interior defense and rebounding and if Stevens can hold a few guys more accountable and IF Hayward comes back anywhere near his former ability, we are looking at a long run of title contention. Be Patient - we are at the beginning.
hold accountable? he looks scared of players. not how u coach. if i am DA i am chewing bradd ass out after this. he would have no ass left once i was done with him. hes been garbage last 8 games,
Yep - I have mentioned several times that he is afraid of the players.
All his listening and composure and 'players coach' stuff is wonderful - but there are times you gotta bench people and chew ass when players don't follow your directions. Somebody needs to pull him aside and have a long talk with him about this. Did a soft coach ever win a title ?
so we agree on this? holy cow. i was wondering if i was the only one who sees this. players wont respect you if that is all he ever does. very disappointed in brad. hope he grows some balls soon.
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Crazy overreactions again. We'll be in the ECF. It's a longg season. And fyi, Beasley has been feasting on teams lately, not just the tired and unmotivated Celts.If Semi, Larkin, and/or Yabusele need to be in the rotation, I don't see us getting past Toronto or even Washington. Unfortunately.
If Semi, Larkin, and/or Yabusele need to be in the rotation, I don't see us getting past Toronto or even Washington. Unfortunately.
I somewhat agree ... although Larkin and Semi are ok in small stretches. But, keep in mind Morris will return and we will also had a player (Lou Williams please) with the injured player exception. And, there's still a slight chance that Hayward returns.QuoteIf Semi, Larkin, and/or Yabusele need to be in the rotation, I don't see us getting past Toronto or even Washington. Unfortunately.
I feel the same, Koz.
QuoteMaybe if we hadn't traded away IT, then God wouldn't be punishing us.
Thanks for making my day and making me wake up my family by laughing so hard.
Open Jump shot after Open Jump shot - Run the offense, move the ball, move the players, get cuts to the basket, drive it to the basket. When players have tired legs, their jump shot goes first. Shooting 3's and long 2-pointers is not the way to deal with an offensive slump.KC was known as a soft coach. Bird ran that team the same way Lebron ran the Cavs with Blatt and Lue. Bird overrided his play calls pretty often.
And, yes, Leprauchan, you and I are in complete agreement about Coach Stevens. I love the guy and we are lucky to have him. But he has to improve his control of the players. Sometimes, you gotta make them play the right way.
As far as KC Jones as an example of a soft coach, are you kidding me ?? KC had to get DJ's head in the right place his first year in Boston. DJ tried him, but KC don't back down to nobody. He went after Fitch when he was treated disrespectfully. Those 80's Celtics knew who KC Jones was and they respected the guy.
Tyron Luie won a fluke title with Lebron Ego running the team.
QuoteMaybe if we hadn't traded away IT, then God wouldn't be punishing us.
Thanks for making my day and making me wake up my family by laughing so hard.