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Title: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 07, 2018, 10:49:36 PM
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Atlanta Hawks (23-57) at Boston Celtics (54-25)
Sunday, April 8, 2018
1:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #80, Home Game #40
TV: NBCSB,  FSSE-ATL, NBA-LP 7531 (DTV)/753 (xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 92.9 FM The Game
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard

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Terry Rozier vs Isaiah Taylor

Shooting Guard

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Jaylen Brown vs DeAndre' Bembry

Small Forward
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Jayson Tatum vs Taurean Prince

Power Forward
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Al Horford vs John Collins

Center
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Aron Baynes vs Dewayne Dedmon

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Celtics Reserves
Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Shane Larkin
Jabari Bird
Kadeem Allen
Greg Monroe
Jonathon Gibson

Injuries
Gordon Hayward (ankle)  out
Marcus Smart (Thumb)  out
Daniel Theis  (knee)  out
Marcus Morris (rest) out
Kyrie Irving (knee)  out
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) doubtful

Two Way Players
Jabari Bird
Kadeem Allen

Head Coach
Brad Stevens

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Hawks Reserves
Tyler Cavenaugh
Antonius Cleveland
Tyler Dorsey
Jeremy Evans
Damion Lee
Josh Magette
Mike Muscala
Miles Plumlee
Andrew White

Injuries

Dennis Schroder (ankle) out
Jaylen Morris (ankle)  out
Kent Bazemore (knee)  out
Malcolm Delaney (ankle) out

Two Way Players

Josh Magette
Andrew White III

Head Coach
Mike Budenholzer

Game Notes
The Celtics continue their 2 game home stand as they host the Hawks for the 4th and final regular season game between these two teams.  The Celtics lead the series 3-0 so far.  They won a close one in Atlanta on November 6, 110-107. They also won 110-99 in Atlanta on November 18.  They won for the third time in Boston 119-110 on February 2. 

Atlanta broke a 2 game slide on Friday with a win over the Washington Wizards.  The Celtics also broke a 2 game slide of their own on Friday with a win over the Chicago Bulls.  Atlanta lost 7 of 8 games going into Friday's win.  The Celtics won  6 straight before a 2 game slide that ended with Friday's win. 

Atlanta has the worst record in the East and the 3rd worst record overall.  Only the Suns with 20 wins and the Grizzlies with 21 wins have worse records than the Hawks.   The Celtics are locked into the 2nd spot in the East, 3 games behind the Raptors and 5 games ahead of the Sixers who took over 3rd from the Cavs, who are now half a game behind Philly. 

Both teams are coming off a win and looking for their second straight victory.  The Celtics are 26-13 at home while the Hawks are 7-33 on the road.  The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games while the Hawks are 3-7 in their last 10.  Both teams will be missing key players with the Celtics looking to the playoffs and the Hawks looking for ping pong balls. 

Dennis Schroder (ankle), Jaylen Morris (ankle),  Kent Bazemore (knee), and Malcolm Delaney (ankle) are all out for the Hawks.  For the Celtics, Kyrie Irving (knee), Gordon Hayward (ankle), Daniel Theis (knee) and Marcus Smart (thumb) all remain out.  Marcus Morris will reportedly be held out of this game for rest and Guerschon Yabusele missed practice with a sore knee and is doubtful for this game.

Key Matchups
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Jayson Tatum vs Taurean Prince
Prince is the only player who started for the Hawks in their last meeting who is still starting in this one.  He has been playing well for the Hawks with 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game.  He had 31 points and 8 rebounds in the Feb 2 game between them.  He is shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and so staying with him on the perimeter is a must.  Jayson sat out Friday's game and should be rested and ready to keep Prince from having another big game. 

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Al Horford vs John Collins
Collins is averaging 10.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.  Collins is shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc and so Al needs to stay with him inside and out and limit his open looks from three.  Like Jayson, Al should be rested after sitting out Friday's game and should be ready for this one. 

Honorable Mention
Aron Baynes vs Dewayne Dedmon
Dedmon is averaging 9.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.  He is shooting 35% from beyond the arc.  In the first game between these two teams, Dedmon had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks.  Limiting him in this one will be key. 

Keys to the Game
Defense - Defense wins games.   The Celtics remain first in the league with a defensive rating of 101.4 while the Hawks are 22nd with a defensive rating of 108.1.  The Celtics have to keep making defense a priority and not let up on the effort necessary to get stops. 

Take Care of the Ball - The Hawks are 4th in forcing turnovers, forcing 15.1 per game.  They are fifth in the league with 17.6 points off turnovers.  The Celtics have to avoid making sloppy passes and they have to be aware when dribbling to avoid turning the ball over as the Hawks will make them pay if they do. 

Rebound -  Rebounding gives the Celtics extra possessions and it also deprives the Hawks of the same.  The Celtics are  averaging 44.3 rebounds per game  while the Hawks are averaging 42.0 rebounds per game.   The Celtics need to continue to put out extra effort to win the battle of the boards. 

Be Aggressive - The Celtics must be the team that plays harder and that wants this win more.  They have to be aggressive in diving for loose balls, in going to the basket, in getting stops on the defensive end, and in going after rebounds.  They have to play harder and be more aggressive from start to finish.  The more aggressive team will usually get the benefit of calls.  It's always easy to let up against losing teams, but if they do, they may end up with a loss as, in spite of their record, the Hawks play hard. 

X-Factors
At Home - The Celtics are once again at home and the home crowd should be gearing up for the post season with strong support for the team.  The Hawks are a young team and young teams often get rattled on the road.  The Celtics need to take advantage of that and use the motivation from the crowd to get the win. 

Next Man Up - The Celtics have been winning short handed as the young players and role players have stepped up to fill in for the injured players.  The available players need to continue to step up and play harder to give the Celtics what they need in order to win.

What's at Stake - The Hawks could possibly move down a spot in the race for ping pong balls if they win their last 2 games. The Celtics position for the playoffs is set, but they are trying to get the team into the best shape they can, in spite of the injuries, going into the first round of the playoffs.  A win would benefit the Celtics but not so much the Hawks. 
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Rondo9 on April 07, 2018, 10:58:25 PM
Beat them!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 07, 2018, 11:01:20 PM
TP to  Rondo9  for being the first to post in the game thread!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!! 
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: footey on April 07, 2018, 11:03:15 PM
TP FLC!

Let’s beat the Hawks!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: hwangjini_1 on April 07, 2018, 11:24:45 PM
Third!
Have you ever noticed how the word “third” has many of the same letters as “first”? And posters who post first ALWAYS get a tp from flc.  Just thought I would mention that.

But in any case.....

Gooooooooooooooooooo Celtics



 ;D


Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: trickybilly on April 07, 2018, 11:27:30 PM
This will be interesting in a David Cronenburg kinda way.

Go C's
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 07, 2018, 11:28:16 PM
Nice to see the young guys play! Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 08, 2018, 12:09:02 AM
Yep, let the kids play.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on April 08, 2018, 06:28:54 AM
Bring back March Madness
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on April 08, 2018, 09:08:23 AM
Let's do this!! Yabu, Bird, Silas, Ojeleye & Gibson. Rest Monroe & Brown and keep Nader on the bench.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: BitterJim on April 08, 2018, 11:40:26 AM
With Tatum and Horford playing this is very winnable.  Hopefully we get more good minutes out of Bird and Gibson!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 08, 2018, 11:51:17 AM
Third!
Have you ever noticed how the word “third” has many of the same letters as “first”? And posters who post first ALWAYS get a tp from flc.  Just thought I would mention that.

But in any case.....

Gooooooooooooooooooo Celtics



 ;D



You always give me a smile!   Here's a TP for a smiley 3rd. 
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 08, 2018, 12:55:36 PM
Let's go!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: 2short on April 08, 2018, 01:11:18 PM
Loving tatum's Connie Hawkins sideburns look
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:19:17 PM
Tatum looks fantastic.  Brown too!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 08, 2018, 01:30:49 PM
Good so far. Answering whenever the Hawks score 2 in a row.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:45:13 PM
Bird knows how to play.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 01:46:03 PM
Bird knows how to play.

He really does!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 01:46:16 PM
Air-Semi!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 01:50:42 PM
Bird is the word!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: csfansince60s on April 08, 2018, 01:51:13 PM
Bird's play says "Dump Nader", "give me a standard NBA contract!"

Love the kid!!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 01:52:50 PM
Bird's play says "Dump Nader", "give me a standard NBA contract!"

Love the kid!!

We need another guard more than another forward.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:53:05 PM
Bird's play says "Dump Nader", "give me a standard NBA contract!"

Love the kid!!

I say it too
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 01:53:48 PM
The Celtics are killing it on the boards!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: mainevent on April 08, 2018, 01:53:49 PM
Jabari should have been with the big team all year.  Kids a baller! I want to see him take those open 3's as he is a good shooter as well. Baynes needs to relax on the 3's
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:54:45 PM
Usually during the 2nd unit run, I'm cursing Nader and praying until the 1st unit gets back.

Not today.  Dump Nader and sign Bird!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:55:24 PM
Jabari should have been with the big team all year.  Kids a baller! I want to see him take those open 3's as he is a good shooter as well. Baynes needs to relax on the 3's

Amen
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 01:55:39 PM
Jabari should have been with the big team all year.  Kids a baller! I want to see him take those open 3's as he is a good shooter as well. Baynes needs to relax on the 3's

Was he injured at some point this year or something?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:56:21 PM
Jabari should have been with the big team all year.  Kids a baller! I want to see him take those open 3's as he is a good shooter as well. Baynes needs to relax on the 3's

Was he injured at some point this year or something?

Yes. Back injury I think.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 01:59:45 PM
Im stuck watching the Hawks broadcast.  Their announcers hate the Celtics.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:01:04 PM
Im stuck watching the Hawks broadcast.  Their announcers hate the Celtics.

The Celtics have always beat the best Atlanta teams.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:01:32 PM
I'd love to trade for Prince. He'd be a great small ball 4 for CBS.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on April 08, 2018, 02:02:00 PM
Why are you stuck watching ATL feed?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: SparzWizard on April 08, 2018, 02:04:24 PM
Im stuck watching the Hawks broadcast.  Their announcers hate the Celtics.

The Celtics have always beat the best Atlanta teams.

Boston sports teams have always made Atlanta sports teams look miserable
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: JHTruth on April 08, 2018, 02:07:56 PM
When did Baynes decide he was a 3 pt shooter?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:13:19 PM
When did Baynes decide he was a 3 pt shooter?

Probably BS wants him working on the shots in these games that don't matter.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:14:34 PM
Im stuck watching the Hawks broadcast.  Their announcers hate the Celtics.

The Celtics have always beat the best Atlanta teams.

Boston sports teams have always made Atlanta sports teams look miserable

True.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:15:19 PM
When did Baynes decide he was a 3 pt shooter?

Probably BS wants him working on the shots in these games that don't matter.

If Baynes could start hitting consistently from 3 it would be really helpful.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:16:11 PM
so I am late to the party today, how did we look in the 1st half?  Surprised to see all of our starters playing today.  I kind of expected for brad to sit Jaylen and maybe Baynes today.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:19:15 PM
Let's put them away.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:19:25 PM
Beautiful fast brake!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:20:08 PM
so I am late to the party today, how did we look in the 1st half?  Surprised to see all of our starters playing today.  I kind of expected for brad to sit Jaylen and maybe Baynes today.

The Celtics are working out the starting line up. It's a good game so far.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:20:27 PM
so I am late to the party today, how did we look in the 1st half?  Surprised to see all of our starters playing today.  I kind of expected for brad to sit Jaylen and maybe Baynes today.

Very good. Bird had a good 2nd quarter.  Our 2nd unit played them even.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:21:08 PM
so I am late to the party today, how did we look in the 1st half?  Surprised to see all of our starters playing today.  I kind of expected for brad to sit Jaylen and maybe Baynes today.

The Celtics are working out the starting line up. It's a good game so far.

thanks
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:21:40 PM
so I am late to the party today, how did we look in the 1st half?  Surprised to see all of our starters playing today.  I kind of expected for brad to sit Jaylen and maybe Baynes today.

Very good. Bird had a good 2nd quarter.  Our 2nd unit played them even.

Yeah I saw he scored some points in the first half.  Keep it rolling Jabari!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 02:22:01 PM
Prince is the new Celtics killer
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:23:21 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:23:53 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 02:23:54 PM
A lot more Jaylen in the post last couple of games. Also using Jaylen on curl and roll..... its starting....
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:24:15 PM
I'd love to trade for Prince. He'd be a great small ball 4 for CBS.

He plays well on the parquet floor too.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:24:48 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

But don't we have to have 13 guys in the playoffs?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:28:50 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

Cut Nader
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:29:29 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

But don't we have to have 13 guys in the playoffs?

I am not 100% sure, but I was basing my comment on this thread where everyone was saying we needed to clear a roster spot for him because he isn't playoff eligible.  Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in?

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0)
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:30:02 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

Cut Nader

Don't we have to have at least 13 guys on our playoff roster?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:31:13 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

But don't we have to have 13 guys in the playoffs?

I am not 100% sure, but I was basing my comment on this thread where everyone was saying we needed to clear a roster spot for him because he isn't playoff eligible.  Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in?

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0)

I keep hearing that too but we can't go into the playoffs with only 12 eligible guys, right?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:31:51 PM
Brown and Tatum are having really nice games!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:33:06 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

But don't we have to have 13 guys in the playoffs?

I am not 100% sure, but I was basing my comment on this thread where everyone was saying we needed to clear a roster spot for him because he isn't playoff eligible.  Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in?

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0)

I keep hearing that too but we can't go into the playoffs with only 12 eligible guys, right?

You would think that since we are down (3) guys who are out for the year, Kyrie, Theis, Gordon that there should be some kind of exception for that for the playoffs.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:33:59 PM
I'm still not sure about this but can Bird play in the playoffs?

Not unless we cut someone right?

But don't we have to have 13 guys in the playoffs?

I am not 100% sure, but I was basing my comment on this thread where everyone was saying we needed to clear a roster spot for him because he isn't playoff eligible.  Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in?

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=95827.0)

I keep hearing that too but we can't go into the playoffs with only 12 eligible guys, right?

You would think that since we are down (3) guys who are out for the year, Kyrie, Theis, Gordon that there should be some kind of exception for that for the playoffs.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:36:44 PM
The Monroe show!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: apc on April 08, 2018, 02:37:09 PM
So this is our playoff team for the most part and we barley winning vs the Hawks  :-\.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:38:03 PM
So this is our playoff team for the most part and we barley winning vs the Hawks  :-\.

Yeah I would kind of like to see them turn on the jets and just blow the hawks out in the first part of the 4th and let guys rest.  That doesn't seem to be happening...:(
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 02:38:06 PM
So this is our playoff team for the most part and we barley winning vs the Hawks  :-\.

Minus Marcus Morris, but yeah.  This pretty much sums it up.  The future is bright, however!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:40:36 PM
looks like TR is closing in on a triple double today...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:40:37 PM
So this is our playoff team for the most part and we barley winning vs the Hawks  :-\.

The Hawks beat Washington a few nights ago. This is the end for The Hawks...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: CelticsElite on April 08, 2018, 02:40:51 PM
So this is our playoff team for the most part and we barley winning vs the Hawks  :-\.
im gonna go ahead and guess that they’re not treating this game like a playoff game
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:42:00 PM
Jaylen looking like Russell!


Nice Block!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:42:40 PM
Jaylen is fun.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:43:20 PM
Jaylen is fun.

He's going to be soooooo good!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:44:10 PM
Jaylen is fun.

He's going to be soooooo good!

He already is!!!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:44:18 PM
If the Hawks have their 1st round pick, I wouldn't be trying to win.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:45:05 PM
Jaylen is fun.

He's going to be soooooo good!

He already is!!!

True, but he is going to be an AllStar!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:45:32 PM
If the Hawks have their 1st round pick, I wouldn't be trying to win.

yeah I don't get that either.  They are in the mix for a top 5 pick and could go higher.  I guess the tank warnings that Silver gave out are working?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:45:48 PM
Nader with a nice pass...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:46:22 PM
Jaylen is fun.

He's going to be soooooo good!

He already is!!!

True, but he is going to be an AllStar!

I wouldn't be surprised if one of he and Tatum are next year.  I figure both of their usage will drop a bit with Gordon coming back.  I expect 3 all stars next year.  Kyrie, Gordon, and one of JB / JT.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 02:47:03 PM
There's gonna be lots of scoring next season.  Lots of scoring!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:47:09 PM
Semi is ballin'!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 02:47:15 PM
Jabari (Larry) Bird
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:48:13 PM
Jabari (Larry) Bird

Jabari>Larry!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:48:21 PM
I love Bird. The kid knows how to play...the right way.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:48:47 PM
Semi is ballin'!

I think Semi is going to get good rotation minutes in the playoffs because of his defense.  If he can give us anything scoring wise it is such a bonus.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:49:05 PM
Semi is ballin'!

If he can continue to finish at the basket...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:52:27 PM
Cut Nader, right now.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 02:52:54 PM
Cut Nader, right now.

There’s no way he makes the team next year right?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: mainevent on April 08, 2018, 02:52:54 PM
Hawks secret weapon = Abdel Nader.  PLEASE get this guy off the team lol.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:53:53 PM
Cut Nader, right now.

There’s no way he makes the team next year right?

I hope not.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 02:54:25 PM
Bird > Nader by 100%
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:54:54 PM
Larkin to Bird for Three!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:55:19 PM
Who has been guarding prince most of the game?
7 for 7 from 3.  yikes.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 02:55:25 PM
Lol Prince must average like 35 against us wth
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: mainevent on April 08, 2018, 02:55:36 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 02:57:13 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:57:45 PM
I have to admit that other than Prince (who I have watched since he played at Baylor) I only have probably heard of 2 other players on the Hawks roster.  Who are these guys?

Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: greece66 on April 08, 2018, 02:58:24 PM
uuuuh when did Taurean Prince become an all star  :o
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:58:26 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 02:58:48 PM
We had them..and then Nader did his usual incompetent bull crap
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 02:58:54 PM
uuuuh when did Taurean Prince become an all star  :o

Whenever he plays the Celtics!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 02:59:51 PM
if we were going to mess around and lose this game, we might as well have rested all the starters...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 03:00:16 PM
Brad deserves COY if for nothing more than the fact that he both wins/keeps a team with Nader on it in games.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:00:16 PM
if we were going to mess around and lose this game, we might as well have rested all the starters...

Practice...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 03:00:23 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 03:00:49 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...

TP
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:01:00 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 03:01:24 PM
if we were going to mess around and lose this game, we might as well have rested all the starters...

Practice...

Yeah I know I know, i figured someone would say something reasonable like that! ha
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:01:37 PM
This is a pretty good meaningless game here...
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Chief on April 08, 2018, 03:02:02 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

I'm calling for him to get cut
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 03:02:23 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:02:27 PM
if we were going to mess around and lose this game, we might as well have rested all the starters...

Practice...

Yeah I know I know, i figured someone would say something reasonable like that! ha

Reasonable comments just kill this board... ;D
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 03:03:09 PM
if we were going to mess around and lose this game, we might as well have rested all the starters...

Practice...

Yeah I know I know, i figured someone would say something reasonable like that! ha

Reasonable comments just kill this board... ;D

I know!  I want to be highly reactionary and limited in my logic.  This is the right place correct?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:03:30 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol

Nader is still only a rookie and i won't hate it if he's here next year.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:04:00 PM
if we were going to mess around and lose this game, we might as well have rested all the starters...

Practice...

Yeah I know I know, i figured someone would say something reasonable like that! ha

Reasonable comments just kill this board... ;D

I know!  I want to be highly reactionary and limited in my logic.  This is the right place correct?

Yes, always!

You didn't see my Jabari>Larry comment?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 03:04:53 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol

Nader is still only a rookie and i won't hate it if he's here next year.

I won't either!  I feel like I am the only Nader fan on this board.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 03:06:11 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


 

Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol

Nader is still only a rookie and i won't hate it if he's here next year.

I won't either!  I feel like I am the only Nader fan on this board.

Nader's role is clear.  White flag on bad days, victory cigar on good days. 
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:06:13 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol

Nader is still only a rookie and i won't hate it if he's here next year.

I won't either!  I feel like I am the only Nader fan on this board.

I'm a fan too but you have to call out some of this jittery play sometimes.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:06:58 PM
I love Gibson!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 03:07:51 PM
Oh well we finished the game with a lineup that would win like 15 games Brad isn’t too worried about this one
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 03:08:20 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol

Nader is still only a rookie and i won't hate it if he's here next year.

I won't either!  I feel like I am the only Nader fan on this board.

I'm a fan too but you have to call out some of this jittery play sometimes.

Yeah he seems to have developed an iffy handle, and def is jittery.

but there is this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Zqgl58WY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Zqgl58WY0)
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:08:23 PM
Oh well we finished the game with a lineup that would win like 15 games

Brad would probably have them win 30.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:09:32 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Nader is playing against the same players and...


Yeah, but I'm not calling Nader the real deal.

No, no one is...

Who are all of you guys going to complain about if Nader isn't on the roster next year?  I mean how are you going to get all of your negative feelings out? lol

Nader is still only a rookie and i won't hate it if he's here next year.

I won't either!  I feel like I am the only Nader fan on this board.

I'm a fan too but you have to call out some of this jittery play sometimes.

Yeah he seems to have developed an iffy handle, and def is jittery.

but there is this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Zqgl58WY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Zqgl58WY0)

He'll be worlds better next year but probably won't step on the court.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 08, 2018, 03:09:47 PM
Wow Larkin just went mega scrub. Guy needs to stop hanging around Nader
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bopna on April 08, 2018, 03:12:04 PM
Wow Larkin just went mega scrub. Guy needs to stop hanging around Nader

This... Hahahah.

Im ready to cut Nader for Bird.. Nader has no basketball instincts whatsover.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bknova on April 08, 2018, 03:12:33 PM
Wow Larkin just went mega scrub. Guy needs to stop hanging around Nader

This... Hahahah.

Im ready to cut Nader for Bird.. Nader has no basketball instincts whatsover.

But he has an MVP trophy....
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Big333223 on April 08, 2018, 03:14:07 PM
Yeah, Larkin had 3 difference chances to put Boston in position to win in the last minute or two and blew all 3. Too bad. He usually does a lot of good while he's out there.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:14:11 PM
MVP MVP MVP!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: CelticsElite on April 08, 2018, 03:14:15 PM
Larkin needs a new shooting coach. Please stop shooting this game
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: liam on April 08, 2018, 03:14:37 PM
I'm ready for the playoffs!
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: blink on April 08, 2018, 03:15:24 PM
Our 3rd string missed a lot of shots in the last 5 min of that game.  That was fun.
Time to get the regular season over.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: CelticsElite on April 08, 2018, 03:16:36 PM
Did Larkin just break that chair? Lol
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: mainevent on April 08, 2018, 03:17:01 PM
Semi has found his confidence. Bird is definitely the real deal!


Lets go easy on the Bird's real deal talk.  He's playing the second/third unit against teams whose combined number of wins is less than our total for the season.  Lets be realistic for a second here.

Thanks but I consider myself a very realistic person, Oh and thanks for the not needed advice! I've been saying since summer league that Jabari needed to stay with the big team all season. I watched a lot of Cal games last year and the kid is solid all the way around, so if you've never really seen him play then maybe you should go easy on suggesting I go easy in referencing someone you've obviously never seen play.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bdm860 on April 08, 2018, 03:17:38 PM
Just trying to keep the win total as low as possible so it's easier for Brad to extend his consecutive season improvement streak next year.  The winner's tank.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on April 08, 2018, 03:17:59 PM
Stevens decided to practice tanking in case in the future he is on a rebuilding team. That's the only thing that makes any sense of those 4th quarter lineups....lol.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bopna on April 08, 2018, 03:18:06 PM
What on earth are the Hawks doing... You are suppose to be tanking boys..

From 3rd worst in the league with great odds at no. 1 to tied at 5th worst.. Unlikely to translate to a top 3 pick but who knows... Maybe the basketball gods ain't punishing em for not blatantly tanking like the Grizz.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Mike Pemulis on April 08, 2018, 03:21:05 PM
Stevens decided to practice tanking in case in the future he is on a rebuilding team. That's the only thing that makes any sense of those 4th quarter lineups....lol.
Started following the box score online during the 4th and thought it had to be tanking or a tryout. But doesn't Atlanta winning slightly help our potential draft picks?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: rondofan1255 on April 08, 2018, 03:23:57 PM
Stevens decided to practice tanking in case in the future he is on a rebuilding team. That's the only thing that makes any sense of those 4th quarter lineups....lol.

It's practice for the grand finale vs. BKN.  :P
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on April 08, 2018, 03:31:19 PM
Nader really sucks. Can we cut him to make Bird available for playoffs?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on April 08, 2018, 03:33:08 PM
Logged in to say Nader is bad.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: satch on April 08, 2018, 03:44:31 PM
Nader really sucks. Can we cut him to make Bird available for playoffs?
Maybe I'm seeing things but Nader did not seem fully committed in passing the ball to Bird. Hope I'm wrong....
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Celtics4ever on April 08, 2018, 03:48:34 PM
Nader = Leadkiller

He is not the reason we lost by any means, we did not try to win.  But he is horrible and selfish, won't play D, and turnover prone what is to like?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: libermaniac on April 08, 2018, 04:33:27 PM
Stevens decided to practice tanking in case in the future he is on a rebuilding team. That's the only thing that makes any sense of those 4th quarter lineups....lol.
Started following the box score online during the 4th and thought it had to be tanking or a tryout. But doesn't Atlanta winning slightly help our potential draft picks?
Not at all. How do you figure?
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Mike Pemulis on April 08, 2018, 06:28:07 PM
I thought the lineup at the end of the game was weird. And then I thought maybe if Atlanta wins the other teams that we want to tank will be one game closer in the lottery odds. I only followed box, so was more or less asking.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 08, 2018, 06:51:37 PM
Nader = Leadkiller

He is not the reason we lost by any means, we did not try to win.  But he is horrible and selfish, won't play D, and turnover prone what is to like?


his being selfish is bad karma ...for him.   

Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: jambr380 on April 08, 2018, 08:05:59 PM
Just trying to keep the win total as low as possible so it's easier for Brad to extend his consecutive season improvement streak next year.  The winner's tank.

That is literally the only reason I can think of why Brad put out such a putrid line-up to end the game (not including poor Monroe). I guess it's possible he hates Bud and the Hawks for beating us in the playoffs a couple of years ago and wants them to get as low of a pick as possible.

As for Nader, I can't believe there are people here who are still fans. I get that he is probably a nice enough guy and has worked his way up to this level, but Bird is night and day better then Nader. There is never a time I see him play and think, 'wow - this guy really has potential.' It's like everything he does is wrong...and I actually feel bad for him.

Anyway, lame loss - Brad basically took a huge turd on the fans who showed up for the game. Silver should fine us for not trying to win the game - we essentially did the opposite.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: SparzWizard on April 08, 2018, 11:04:41 PM
The Celtics still win when they lose, which holds true for the Hawks' case as they're trying to tank haha.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Phantom255x on April 09, 2018, 12:54:50 AM
Let's not forget that the Hawks beat the Wizards a few nights ago lol. 

And yeah the C's clearly weren't perfect but if they really cared about winning today, they wouldn't have sat practically all their good players and starters in the 4th. They were also missing Morris who you can argue is our 3rd or 4th best player at the moment after the injuries.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: Big333223 on April 09, 2018, 09:39:40 AM
Just trying to keep the win total as low as possible so it's easier for Brad to extend his consecutive season improvement streak next year.  The winner's tank.

That is literally the only reason I can think of why Brad put out such a putrid line-up to end the game (not including poor Monroe). I guess it's possible he hates Bud and the Hawks for beating us in the playoffs a couple of years ago and wants them to get as low of a pick as possible.

As for Nader, I can't believe there are people here who are still fans. I get that he is probably a nice enough guy and has worked his way up to this level, but Bird is night and day better then Nader. There is never a time I see him play and think, 'wow - this guy really has potential.' It's like everything he does is wrong...and I actually feel bad for him.

Anyway, lame loss - Brad basically took a huge turd on the fans who showed up for the game. Silver should fine us for not trying to win the game - we essentially did the opposite.

I thought it was pretty obvious Brad was playing guys who haven't had a lot of time this year in case they're needed for the playoffs. The C's are locked into the 2 seed so this game didn't matter. It's smart to give bench guys some extra experience and see what they've got.
Title: Re: Hawks (23-57) at Celtics (54-25) Game #80 4/8/18
Post by: bopna on April 09, 2018, 10:44:42 AM
I wonder if Brad does the same thing against Washington.

We probably have a say in where the wizards end up if we either win or lose to them.