THIS game Baynes will go 4/6 from three..Haha, looks like 1/3 will be enough for Embiid to venture outside.
Little reason to think sixers will lose, but C's need to play their game and make it tough on them. Maybe C's pull it out, but if not there's always Game 5 at TD Garden.
This game will be on at 3 pm my time. That's stupid.Just means you need to move to the right coast ;)
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
There is none, except for folks that are convinced there should be a fix.Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Sorry but that is the significance of these refs? Serious question. I truly have no idea who they are.
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Sorry but that is the significance of these refs? Serious question. I truly have no idea who they are.
I'm still not very comfortable with this series despite being up 3-0, and I hope the team isn't either. The series isn't over until we win a fourth game, and nobody is going to give it to us; we have to go take it.
I want to see some killer instinct from Al and the kids. Would also be a great time for Morris to get hot again. Don't give the Sixers any reason to believe in themselves.
Anybody know how Jaylen's hammy is? I know he's played and all, just wondering if there's any indication that it's sort of just sore and still bothering him, or if it's improved despite him playing through it.Brad Stevens said he was looking better after Game 3 and that he thinks that Brown is doing better in spite of playing. He didn't practice with the team yesterday but Stevens said he was feeling good after playing 29 minutes in Game 3.
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
He is a homer ref with a home w/l record of 42-25. I just think both of these refs are bad and at times they call games with an agenda.LOL. Who comes up with this nonsense?
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Sorry but that is the significance of these refs? Serious question. I truly have no idea who they are.
Scott Foster and Tony Brothers are among the worst refs in the league. They often officiate with an agenda, whether league initiated or of their own preferences. I don't necessarily think it's an agenda against the Celtics because at times they have given the Celtics the benefit of the calls.
Foster was one of the refs who called Game 7 of the 2010 finals where in the 4th quarter the Lakers took 21 free throws to 6 for the Celtics after calling the game fairly evenly in the first 3 quarters. I've always thought that was a conscious effort to keep Rasheed Wallace (notable referee hater and baiter) from getting a ring.
Tim Donaghey called both refs out for being company men and said if the league wanted their agenda carried out, those would be two that they would use to do it. The Celtics have lost their last 7 playoff games called by Brothers.
Foster was voted the worst referee in the league by players and coaches in an LA Times article. Here are a couple of comments about Foster from that article:
"He had one of our playoff games and as soon as he walked in, I was like, 'This game is over.' We all knew we were going to get bad calls, and we did," said one veteran player. "You couldn't say anything to him. Hell, I don't think you could even look at him."
"You can't talk to him. He's never wrong," one player complained about Foster. "I like refs where they say, 'You know what, I made a mistake. I saw it at halftime. You were right.' But Scott Foster thinks he never makes a mistake."
He is a homer ref with a home w/l record of 42-25. I just think both of these refs are bad and at times they call games with an agenda.
Thanks for the answer. One more serious question. Why are they reffing in the playoffs if they are so bad?
Isn't there some criteria to pick playoff refs, or do they all get to do it? I would think it would be merit based?
Yeah, I'm really not digging the 6 PM EST start time.
I think PHI, despite some glaring flaws, will play the game of their lives and the Celtics simply have to weather their runs again. Also, play smarter basketball (limit the turnovers especially) and make it harder for them on defense (I thought they did relatively well Game 3, but there were large stretches where they gave up too many open looks, which won't cut it against a desperate team now).
Hoping Tatum stays aggressive and puts up 20+ while Horford continues the dominant play on both ends of the floor. Brown and Morris I feel will be the X-factors tonight. I feel we might need at least 15-18 points from each.
I ultimately think the game will go either one of two ways. One, Boston comes out and pretty much blows them out and wins comfortably (PHI is demoralized and give up by the 2nd half pretty much), OR PHI comes out firing and plays the game of their lives to earn a comfortable victory themselves (double-digit win). Hopefully it's the former. I feel we deserve a comfortable win after the last few nail biters :P
I'm also curious to see if PHI gives Fultz any playing time in Game 4. Do they really have anything to lose at this point?
LETS GO C'S!! 8)
Yeah, I'm really not digging the 6 PM EST start time.
I think PHI, despite some glaring flaws, will play the game of their lives and the Celtics simply have to weather their runs again. Also, play smarter basketball (limit the turnovers especially) and make it harder for them on defense (I thought they did relatively well Game 3, but there were large stretches where they gave up too many open looks, which won't cut it against a desperate team now).
Hoping Tatum stays aggressive and puts up 20+ while Horford continues the dominant play on both ends of the floor. Brown and Morris I feel will be the X-factors tonight. I feel we might need at least 15-18 points from each.
I ultimately think the game will go either one of two ways. One, Boston comes out and pretty much blows them out and wins comfortably (PHI is demoralized and give up by the 2nd half pretty much), OR PHI comes out firing and plays the game of their lives to earn a comfortable victory themselves (double-digit win). Hopefully it's the former. I feel we deserve a comfortable win after the last few nail biters :P
I'm also curious to see if PHI gives Fultz any playing time in Game 4. Do they really have anything to lose at this point?
LETS GO C'S!! 8)
This won't make me popular, but I'm going with Philly blowout, in the range of 17-23 points. They're fighting for their lives, while we know that even if we lose, it goes back to Boston.
We'll take it in 5.
Mike
Will never forgive Scott Foster for gift wrapping a title to the Lakers in 2010. The 4th quarter was the worst called quarter I have ever watched in my lifetime. It was blatant and unfair. 21-6 free throw advantage.
Yeah, I'm really not digging the 6 PM EST start time.
I think PHI, despite some glaring flaws, will play the game of their lives and the Celtics simply have to weather their runs again. Also, play smarter basketball (limit the turnovers especially) and make it harder for them on defense (I thought they did relatively well Game 3, but there were large stretches where they gave up too many open looks, which won't cut it against a desperate team now).
Hoping Tatum stays aggressive and puts up 20+ while Horford continues the dominant play on both ends of the floor. Brown and Morris I feel will be the X-factors tonight. I feel we might need at least 15-18 points from each.
I ultimately think the game will go either one of two ways. One, Boston comes out and pretty much blows them out and wins comfortably (PHI is demoralized and give up by the 2nd half pretty much), OR PHI comes out firing and plays the game of their lives to earn a comfortable victory themselves (double-digit win). Hopefully it's the former. I feel we deserve a comfortable win after the last few nail biters :P
I'm also curious to see if PHI gives Fultz any playing time in Game 4. Do they really have anything to lose at this point?
LETS GO C'S!! 8)
This won't make me popular, but I'm going with Philly blowout, in the range of 17-23 points. They're fighting for their lives, while we know that even if we lose, it goes back to Boston.
We'll take it in 5.
Mike
Think it is close late and Philly pulls away in the last three minutes only to prolong their death in the Garden
McConnell starting over JJ Reddick tonight
Playing McConnell off the ball? That is an easier match up for Rozier
Now it is Covington to the bench and Reddick starting
Tonight a playoff legend will be born. I'm not sure which one of them it will be, but one of the Jay's are putting up 30 on them in their own house.
Oh and Horford gets close to 10 assists.
C's wearing black lol
This 6pm start is atrocious.I'm in the west coast so imagine that. Watching at work.
Dislike the start on offenseIt will get better. Theyre scrambling to stay in front of our guys.
Oooooffff....This 6pm start is atrocious.I'm in the west coast so imagine that. Watching at work.
Ice Cold ??Shots are mostly wide open.
That's because we are jacking up 3's (1 for 5) or going one-on-one (0 for 2).
This feels like a preseason game
Painful 4-pt swing: Al loses it making a move in the post, leading to a philly fast break bucket. >:(
It’s happened to Al a lot in this series.Painful 4-pt swing: Al loses it making a move in the post, leading to a philly fast break bucket. >:(
cant put it on the floor down that low with other defenders around
Scott Foster....aka the new Joey Crawford is here to extend the series.
Can we please go inside? Thanks. And rebound while you're at it.
Brown immediately with a huge impact! Nice assist to Tatum and then a 3.I can't believe how good he's been in the Playoffs.
VET ROOK AND JB with back to back threes!
Brown immediately with a huge impact! Nice assist to Tatum and then a 3.
VET ROOK AND JB with back to back threes!
I've been saying all series, we're just a different and more composed team with Jaylen on the floor. Its been like that almost all playoffs. Its kinda weird.
Ref with the make up call. And I hate McConnell.
Marcus Smart needs to work on his offense in the off season
No doubt. That's why I hate him.Ref with the make up call. And I hate McConnell.
I love him. He'd be a fan favorite in Boston.
Is it just me, or is Brown moving much better?
Is it just me, or is Brown moving much better?Definitely. I called him spry earlier.
Just a ragged game right. Put it together and they will fold.
Well there's another injury.
did shane dislocate his shoulder?
is there anyone on our team that has been healthy all year?
Tatum and Rozier?
did shane dislocate his shoulder?
is there anyone on our team that has been healthy all year?
Tatum and Rozier?
Hopefully it’s just a dislocation and they can pop it back in and he can come back
Hard not to like McConnell. Would look good in green playing Larkin's role.maybe, but his defense on smart just then was awful.
Hopefully it’s just a dislocation and they can pop it back in and he can come back
I don't see any reason to bring back/play Larkin if he isn't gonna be 100%.
Larkin at like 80% isn't worth playing
That's 3 times in a row Rozier has lost Redick. Thankfully Redick missed twice but that's not good defense.
Hopefully it’s just a dislocation and they can pop it back in and he can come back
I don't see any reason to bring back/play Larkin if he isn't gonna be 100%.
Larkin at like 80% isn't worth playing
Nader time?
is there anyone on our team that has been healthy all year?
Tatum and Rozier?
Didn’t Tatum dislocate his finger earlier in the season?
Hopefully it’s just a dislocation and they can pop it back in and he can come back
I don't see any reason to bring back/play Larkin if he isn't gonna be 100%.
Larkin at like 80% isn't worth playing
Nader time?
ok, i feel good about this
we looked like garbage
and yet we still LEAD! on the ROAD!?
CLOSE IT OUT BOYS!
we won't play this bad all game
Hopefully it’s just a dislocation and they can pop it back in and he can come back
I don't see any reason to bring back/play Larkin if he isn't gonna be 100%.
Larkin at like 80% isn't worth playing
Nader time?
This feels like last year's game 6 vs CHI.a tp for the positive memory and thinking. ;D
On road, both teams started ugly, then BOS goes on a run and a demoralized CHI pretty much gives up and BOS wins in a blowout (CHI eliminated).
Hopefully result same tonight.
This feels like last year's game 6 vs CHI.That's what I'm hoping for. Put it together for a good five minutes and they will fold.
On road, both teams started ugly, then BOS goes on a run and a demoralized CHI pretty much gives up and BOS wins in a blowout (CHI eliminated).
Hopefully result same tonight.
All ball? F you guys watching, announcers? Dude got a **** ton of arm.
ok, i feel good about this
we looked like garbage
and yet we still LEAD! on the ROAD!?
CLOSE IT OUT BOYS!
we won't play this bad all game
Sadly, neither will they.
Mike
MARCUS
ballin
Marcus Curry heating up!
Philly is cold, we need to build the lead right now.
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, FOSTER?? You didn't see the foul; you literally just called it after Embiid acted it out!
LOOOOOOOOOOOOL AND TATUM'S 3RD FOUL IS YET ANOTHER OF THE PHANTOM VARIETY!!
lol at Philly fans complaining about that call. Covington had a ton of Baynes' arm.
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, FOSTER?? You didn't see the foul; you literally just called it after Embiid acted it out!
Ya, but it was a foul so they got it right.
Yeah, should'not complain how long it takes them when they get it right.ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, FOSTER?? You didn't see the foul; you literally just called it after Embiid acted it out!
Ya, but it was a foul so they got it right.
If that was a travel by Brown then literally every LeBron play is a travel
Both teams shooting .350ish from the floor
If that was a travel by Brown then literally every LeBron play is a travel
It was a travel by Brown.
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, FOSTER?? You didn't see the foul; you literally just called it after Embiid acted it out!
Ya, but it was a foul so they got it right.
not so sure. i think smart got the ball and embiid pulled it back and hit his own face. only replays will say.ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, FOSTER?? You didn't see the foul; you literally just called it after Embiid acted it out!
Ya, but it was a foul so they got it right.
Yep.
lol at Philly fans complaining about that call. Covington had a ton of Baynes' arm.
I think it was clean tbh
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
SIMMONS MISSES TWO IN A ROW CLOSE TO RIM!
AND THEY THINK THIS GUY WILL BE NEXT LEBRON?
R U SERIOUS?
that is the only kind he takes.BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
SIMMONS MISSES TWO IN A ROW CLOSE TO RIM!
AND THEY THINK THIS GUY WILL BE NEXT LEBRON?
R U SERIOUS?
Simmons 1-6 from the floor and they’re all close range
A lot of moxie to call traveling on our guy when we're playing against a team predominantly playing three Europeans...I'm sure we'll see this tightened up for their side as well.
just got back from workboth team playing crappy basketball. boston ahead. horford getting a lot of rest.
what's the status report?
TPjust got back from workboth team playing crappy basketball. boston ahead. horford getting a lot of rest.
what's the status report?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
SIMMONS MISSES TWO IN A ROW CLOSE TO RIM!
AND THEY THINK THIS GUY WILL BE NEXT LEBRON?
R U SERIOUS?
Simmons 1-6 from the floor and they’re all close range
Saric pushes off and they call Morris
What the hell.
Got to admit, sixers are working really hard on defense right now.
Got to admit, sixers are working really hard on defense right now.
My favorite player of all-time (Bird) was nothing to look at....HAVING SAID THAT, this Sixers team has possibly collected the ugliest group of human beings ever inflicted on our species (yes I'm talking to you Saric).
Embiid is CAMPING out in the lane on D.
Not exactly the lineup you want if you need some points.
Like I said, I'm hating McConnell.Me too, but he’s working harder than the C’s.
My favorite player of all-time (Bird) was nothing to look at....HAVING SAID THAT, this Sixers team has possibly collected the ugliest group of human beings ever inflicted on our species (yes I'm talking to you Saric).
Iilisova looks like someone hit him in the face with a shovel in the old country
yeah, celtics are not playing hard in this game. they need to really push philly from here on out. and stop taking stupid shots....and hang on to the ball. :PLike I said, I'm hating McConnell.Me too, but he’s working harder than the C’s.
Like I said, I'm hating McConnell.Me too, but he’s working harder than the C’s.
yeah, celtics are not playing hard in this game. they need to really push philly from here on out. and stop taking stupid shots....and hang on to the ball. :PLike I said, I'm hating McConnell.Me too, but he’s working harder than the C’s.
Lost my feed. What is happening?
Lost my feed. What is happening?
11 fouls on Boston this quarter
1 on Philly
I'm turning the game off for awhile. I can't take this officiating.
Never can win when it is 8 on 5
This 76ers team is pathetic. They're only up 4 after all that favorable treatment from therefsNBA.
I missed the 1st half! How is it going out there?
I missed the 1st half! How is it going out there?
Bad half. Hopefully refs review what they’ve been calling during half.I agree. They are working really hard on defense but it’s not in their DNA to keep it up. This is where the Celtics are clearly the superior team.
Philly is exerting a lot of energy that I don’t think they can sustain.
Celtics need to stay aggressive and avoid further foul trouble. All things considered, we are in a good spot.
I missed the 1st half! How is it going out there?
And just watch - the refs will go back at halftime, realize how terrible and lopsided they've been on the fouls, and they'll come out and try to even it up to have the box score not look as bad.by giving non shooting fouls
It's sickening. There's literally no objective standard of officiating. It's all subjective and dependent upon the context of the game.
3 fouls on Smart/Brown/Tatum/Morris, refs, you're not being subtle at all
WOW, Smart, Tatum, Morris, Brown are all in foul trouble?
poorly played by celtics. not enough energy. miserable execution, NINE turn overs. poor shooting. tatum is invisible and morris sucks...on the road, bad referee calls.....
and only down by 4? if the celtics come out strong they will roll over the sixers.
wake'em up brad!!!!!
C's need to play stronger and tougher on offense. Sixers are blitzing Rozier, and we need to make them pay for trying the double team. Attack and move the ball.yep. so that will be one of the first adjustments CBS will make.
I missed the 1st half! How is it going out there?
Oh boy, a Tony Brothers sighting!
How that bum even has a job, nevermind reffing playoff games is beyond me.
On the road, facing rigged officiating, and still down only 4 at the half. Boston's got this.
Tommy, your thoughts on the referees tonight?
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Oh boy, a Tony Brothers sighting!
How that bum even has a job, nevermind reffing playoff games is beyond me.
Tommy, your thoughts on the referees tonight?
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BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Pretty sure they hired Danny Davis as the ref.
On the plus side, you can't get fouls during halftime. You can't, right?
Mike
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
12-1 foul discrepancy in the 2nd quarter
Is this the 4th quarter of the 2010 finals game 7?
12-1 foul discrepancy in the 2nd quarter
Is this the 4th quarter of the 2010 finals game 7?
Whoever pointed out the refs before the game gets a TP. Exactly right.
Foster continues to screw Boston. Just like game 7 in 2010
gary washburn
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@GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics committed 57 total fouls in the first three games of the series. They committed 12 in the 2Q of Game 4.
6:12 PM - May 7, 2018
and....
Brian Robb
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@BrianTRobb
Final second quarter foul tally:
Morris: 3
Brown: 2
Ojeleye: 2
Smart: 2
Tatum: 1
Rozier: 1
Baynes: 1
Sixers: 1
6:11 PM - May 7, 2018
:-[
And in the next game Toronto will be in the same spot. James will get all the calls and it’s going to help them sweep
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Extra-large TP for bringing that up prior to game time.
Mike
12-1 foul discrepancy in the 2nd quarter
Is this the 4th quarter of the 2010 finals game 7?
gary washburn
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@GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics committed 57 total fouls in the first three games of the series. They committed 12 in the 2Q of Game 4.
6:12 PM - May 7, 2018
and....
Brian Robb
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@BrianTRobb
Final second quarter foul tally:
Morris: 3
Brown: 2
Ojeleye: 2
Smart: 2
Tatum: 1
Rozier: 1
Baynes: 1
Sixers: 1
6:11 PM - May 7, 2018
:-[
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Extra-large TP for bringing that up prior to game time.
Mike
even a casual Celtics watcher can see the obvious bias "jones " Brothers has for Boston
Think I am going to follow this forum second half. I am too angry and already busted my phone
Winning this just got tougher. Scott Foster and Tony Brothers along with Sean Corbin are the refs tonight. I guess the odds makers saw the ref assignments.
Extra-large TP for bringing that up prior to game time.
Mike
even a casual Celtics watcher can see the obvious bias "jones " Brothers has for Boston
We're doing fine...we're trying to close out/sweep a team on the road in the playoffs with the refs making sure we can't get too far ahead and we're still down by only four. Who do you think is going to make better adjustments during half: Brown or Stevens? We're fine...if I was a Philly fan, I would be very worried.
Think I am going to follow this forum second half. I am too angry and already busted my phone
Did you throw it?
Are Foster and Donaghy tight?
Want a see a replay of Simmons screen on Smart
Simmons had an easy dunk/lay up there. This kid is only about the highlight play.
That baynes 3 pt shot is real
Simmons was there for 10 seconds.Maybe not ...but at least 5
No more 3 second calls
we need a run now to close this deficit
**** if we are not WOKE now after two **** quarters we deserve to lose.
So the strategy is to stop playing defense and hope the Sixers will beat themselves?
So the strategy is to stop playing defense and hope the Sixers will beat themselves?
What did we go over during half-time? It looks like we failed to improve on anything.
Stevens needs to pull a Popovich and get a technical
Oh, funny, they don't review the elbow to the head on Embiid. Funny how that works.lol
looked low key intentionalOh, funny, they don't review the elbow to the head on Embiid. Funny how that works.lol
I agreelooked low key intentionalOh, funny, they don't review the elbow to the head on Embiid. Funny how that works.lol
We are afraid to play D due to foul situation.I think that's got a lot to do with it.
If Aron Baynes shoots more than 3 threes, your offense is probably in dire straits. At the end of the day, he's basically only started making them, somewhat, within the last month of this season. Philly will absolutely let him take 5+.Baynes shot three threes within what, the first two minutes?
These refs are completely ignoring the 3 seconds
The only thing impressive about Simmons is how eager every announcer is to praise him. Nothing will be as bad as grandma Doris, but all game they keep saying "wow, he's doing that at 6'10" or "wow, that was a perfect pass" "he's getting it done around the rim." At what point are they going to be critical??Ugh, too right
And yes, Simmons was in the paint for 10 seconds. That's not an exaggeration. Would love for them to call travel or 3-seconds on him. They've called some travels this series (Al in the post, Jaylen this game, etc.).
Need to go to the basket - might be time for a Monroe appearance.
Would love to see a pump fake from Jaylen once in awhile.
Would love to see a pump fake from Jaylen once in awhile.
When I posted this I didn't mean for Jaylen to FALL for a pump fake lol. Hopefully now he saw the effectiveness of it.
Brown did not even touch him
Fuuuuuuuuuuck the refs
That ticky tack stuff by Brown is a foul, but Rozier gets whacked on the other end with no call. What a freaking joke.
Easily my favorite part of this game is when the Sixers gets called for one of their 3 fouls of the game...the crowd erupts with incredulous outrage like they've been cheated.Philly fans are preposterous
Again no box out, no rebound...
Isn't taunting supposed to be a technical foul?
The memo tonight: make sure Boston loses and make sure Cleveland wins
Isn't taunting supposed to be a technical foul?
These refs are completely ignoring the 3 secondscompletely.
These refs are completely ignoring the 3 secondscompletely.
Isn't taunting supposed to be a technical foul?
They're not gonna kick Embiid out of the game for anything. Even if he punches someone they'll call it a flagrant 1 to avoid ejecting him
This is embarrassing, NBA. This kind of officiating product is just a joke from a professional league. The fact that they're too incompetent to realize how one-sided this officiating is is comical.
Problem is, I don't think you care because it's getting you higher profits.
This is embarrassing, NBA. This kind of officiating product is just a joke from a professional league. The fact that they're too incompetent to realize how one-sided this officiating is is comical.
Problem is, I don't think you care because it's getting you higher profits.
and yet he complains that he doesnt get enough callsIsn't taunting supposed to be a technical foul?
They're not gonna kick Embiid out of the game for anything. Even if he punches someone they'll call it a flagrant 1 to avoid ejecting him
Yeah Embiid is pretty much immune from getting anything from the refs.
Isn't taunting supposed to be a technical foul?
They're not gonna kick Embiid out of the game for anything. Even if he punches someone they'll call it a flagrant 1 to avoid ejecting him
This is embarrassing, NBA. This kind of officiating product is just a joke from a professional league. The fact that they're too incompetent to realize how one-sided this officiating is is comical.
Problem is, I don't think you care because it's getting you higher profits.
This is the kind of officiating that causes injuries.
if i am brad i am taking the fine and bashing the NBA after the gameMaybe we should start a GoFundMe to cover his fine...
better not be a fightThis is embarrassing, NBA. This kind of officiating product is just a joke from a professional league. The fact that they're too incompetent to realize how one-sided this officiating is is comical.
Problem is, I don't think you care because it's getting you higher profits.
This is the kind of officiating that causes injuries.
Agreed. There will be a fight, and it will be ugly
OPEN YOUR PUDGY EYES, BROTHERS! Monroe is getting hacked right in front of your fat arse and you don't do crap!lol
I don't even care if we win this game anymore. I want the C's to be the aggressor though, and somehow play through the bad calls and crowd. This is what happens in the playoffs. We need to punch back. Don't let this game get out of hand, make a come back and make Philly work for everything.TP, best post of the thread. They need the right mindset going into G5.
This all starts on def. Play harder, block out better, be more aggressive. If we foul out every player, so what, play hard and push back.
WOW, Smart, Tatum, Morris, Brown are all in foul trouble?
and larkin is hurt
At least we won't have to worry about the Celtics coming out flat in Game 5garden will be rocking
This is embarrassing, NBA. This kind of officiating product is just a joke from a professional league. The fact that they're too incompetent to realize how one-sided this officiating is is comical.
Problem is, I don't think you care because it's getting you higher profits.
This is the kind of officiating that causes injuries.
Agreed. There will be a fight, and it will be ugly
I hope they release some confetti during the break.
I hope they release some confetti during the break.Um, gee I wonder if they really have it ready for end of game.
Good point.I hope they release some confetti during the break.
That put a smile on my face😁TP
We will need an epic quarter but if we can get it under 5, they will start to choke again——lets find the impossible Celtics!
At least we closed the gap towards the end of the 3rdThey actually had a nice response...to all the taunting and Embid bs...just play hard and work on what got them here.
That 5 point trip up the floor when they got an and 1 and two techs really hurts
Gonna have to be perfect for the next 12 minutes.they can do it. this team can come back on anyone.
MM has been terrible defensively. Add that to his continued cold shooting and he's had an awful game.
This their championship and Brown trying to save his job.
oh well ...might be too much to overcome with refs being blind as bats
This their championship and Brown trying to save his job.theyre not blind...
oh well ...might be too much to overcome with refs being blind as bats
Regardless of the refs the offense has been horrible today.
What the heck is Jaylen doing?:
23-14 fouls. Unbelievable. Just fall for the freaking Redick flop.The Celtics should worry less about this and more about playing the game.
Tony Brothers ain't letting this happen.
Rozier hasn't been horrible, but yeah he's a lot different on the road than at home.
I guess we're seeing why Monroe doesn't play, he can defend a stop sign.
Rozier hasn't been horrible, but yeah he's a lot different on the road than at home.
his D on TJ has been bad today. he should be ripped to shreds by McConnell
Hard to cut someone who is not under contractI guess we're seeing why Monroe doesn't play, he can defend a stop sign.
yeah he needs to be cut after this year we can do better
Sit the starters and regroup
Boston didn’t have much energy tonight
Like a team up 3-0
Fultz is like, man I get paid even if I don't do ****!
this is awesome.
if anyone can pull off that magic, it's danny aingeHard to cut someone who is not under contractI guess we're seeing why Monroe doesn't play, he can defend a stop sign.
yeah he needs to be cut after this year we can do better
Hard to cut someone who is not under contractI guess we're seeing why Monroe doesn't play, he can defend a stop sign.
yeah he needs to be cut after this year we can do better
getting calls now that its out of reach
Fultz is like, man I get paid even if I don't do ****!
this is awesome.
**** FULTZ
getting calls now that its out of reach
Yep, just to shorten up the disparity in the fouls called and make it seem less lopsided.
The 76s players think they are up by 25 points, not 14That's why Brown called the TO. That stuff about learning to win is so true. Philly just isn't there yet.
Surely CBS will draw up a game plan for McConnell in Game 5.
Surely CBS will draw up a game plan for McConnell in Game 5.
How about Terry just decides he isn't going to let TJ get to the rim. End of story.
Celtics defense has really broken down in the 2nd half...anyone who wants to is getting to the basket.Surely CBS will draw up a game plan for McConnell in Game 5.
How about Terry just decides he isn't going to let TJ get to the rim. End of story.
The 76s players think they are up by 25 points, not 14That's why Brown called the TO. That stuff about learning to win is so true. Philly just isn't there yet.
Surely CBS will draw up a game plan for McConnell in Game 5.
How about Terry just decides he isn't going to let TJ get to the rim. End of story.
Well that hasn't worked yet.
I love my Celts but games like this are why I lost so much love for the nba.oh yeah, the nba is not a watchable sport. i only follow the celtics.
The officiating was bad enough to make the Jordan rules look fair. With all the flopping in the 1st half I felt like I was watching a soccer match.
If McConnell continues to guard Tatum and we don't get Jayson the ball every single time down the court, then, well, I just can't, lol ;D. It would be nice to get into the penalty early, as well, haha yeah right, and what's with these random Wendy's signs in the stands, lol? Weird.
Terrible shot by Rozier.
I love my Celts but games like this are why I lost so much love for the nba.oh yeah, the nba is not a watchable sport. i only follow the celtics.
The officiating was bad enough to make the Jordan rules look fair. With all the flopping in the 1st half I felt like I was watching a soccer match.
To be honest, I'm still not worried.
Despite playing 5-on-9 (because Foster + Brothers = 3 players IMHO), we're not getting blown out and Horford hasn't looked great today. If he showed up, this game is real close right now.
Confident for Game 5.
I love my Celts but games like this are why I lost so much love for the nba.oh yeah, the nba is not a watchable sport. i only follow the celtics.
The officiating was bad enough to make the Jordan rules look fair. With all the flopping in the 1st half I felt like I was watching a soccer match.
GOALTENDING!!
we gotta keep attacking the rim.
Terry will shoot us out of any shot at a comeback.
I simply don't understand how supposedly professional refs can be so incompetent.
Aren't we in the bonus?
ROZIER JACKS ANOTHER CONTESTED 3 U MORON
Obvious goal tend on Embid. These guys are reffing the game like they bet on it.
I simply don't understand how supposedly professional refs can be so incompetent.
I simply don't understand how supposedly professional refs can be so incompetent.
Way to miss the blatant offensive goaltend, refs
Aren't we in the bonus?
[dang it]. celtics could make the run if they just hit their ****ing shots. >:(
still time left attack the basket again and again.
This Philly team is overrated
Taken a lackluster performance by Boston and terrible officiating
Don’t want McHale doing anymore Cs gamesyeah, he turned into a shill for the nba. too bad. i lost respect for him. says nothing controverserial.
Aren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
Aren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
It honestly sounds like he's trying too hard to make sure everyone knows he doesn't favor Boston in his analysis...effectively coming across as a fan of the other team.Don’t want McHale doing anymore Cs gamesyeah, he turned into a shill for the nba. too bad. i lost respect for him. says nothing controverserial.
Aren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
I don't think they shoot FT's on an offensive foul, even if the other team is in the bonus.
I hate knowing that this game could be ours if it weren’t for the refs and our defense in the 3rd
I wish Brad would do HackaSimmons. Let him crumble
ROZIER JACKS ANOTHER CONTESTED 3 U MORON
LOL
please return my Uncle Drew
There's no way any network announcer is going to say anything negative about the product itself. That just got Sean McDonough fired from Monday Night Football.Don’t want McHale doing anymore Cs gamesyeah, he turned into a shill for the nba. too bad. i lost respect for him. says nothing controverserial.
was wondering about thatAren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
Offensive fouls don’t translate to free throws even in the bonus. Only loose ball fouls and defensive
This Philly team is overrated
Taken a lackluster performance by Boston and terrible officiating
I’m gonna break my phone right now honestly
Aren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
Offensive fouls don’t translate to free throws even in the bonus. Only loose ball fouls and defensive
we are beating ourselves in this game. stop taking the 3s, get inside get fouls on philly
Don’t want McHale doing anymore Cs gamesyeah, he turned into a shill for the nba. too bad. i lost respect for him. says nothing controverserial.
Yes.Aren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
Offensive fouls don’t translate to free throws even in the bonus. Only loose ball fouls and defensive
TP for the info :). Has it always been that way, though?
Boston shooting 39.4% from floor and 33% from 3Thank the refs they did us in in the first half. NOW the Celts are in the bonus and getting calls. The Morris and Brad t’s killed the C’s too but you can’t blame them with how terrible the officiating was.
Philly shooting 38.9% from floor and 28% from 3
We're going to lose to a team that shot even worse than we did
Boston shooting 39.4% from floor and 33% from 3
Philly shooting 38.9% from floor and 28% from 3
We're going to lose to a team that shot even worse than we did
we lost our composure in 3rd and never recovered. Win it in Boston on Wed!
TJ McConnell has completely owned Rozier tonight. Terrible defensive effort by him.
Not a good game and now I have to hear about how the Sixers can come back from 3-0 for the next two days.
Boston shooting 39.4% from floor and 33% from 3Thank the refs they did us in in the first half. NOW the Celts are in the bonus and getting calls. The Morris and Brad t’s killed the C’s too but you can’t blame them with how terrible the officiating was.
Philly shooting 38.9% from floor and 28% from 3
We're going to lose to a team that shot even worse than we did
Not a good game and now I have to hear about how the Sixers can come back from 3-0 for the next two days.
i will tune all that crap out until gametime
Not a good game and now I have to hear about how the Sixers can come back from 3-0 for the next two days.
we coulda grinded our way back into this if we played smart. oh well
GAME OVER
SEE U IN BOSTON!
so did losing Shane hurt us tonight?
confetti time- sixers won one out of two at home
TJ McConnell has completely owned Rozier tonight. Terrible defensive effort by him.Their defense really broke down in that they couldn't stop any penetration - Simmons was getting into the lane as well. Of course that joke of a 2nd quarter kind of set the tone.
so did losing Shane hurt us tonight?It did. Morris is not a ballhandler.
If they are lame enough to drop confetti, I will laugh.confetti time- sixers won one out of two at home
CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh wait........................................
If they are lame enough to drop confetti, I will laugh.confetti time- sixers won one out of two at home
CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh wait........................................
Why wait this long to foul brad?
Yes.Aren't we in the bonus?
Yeah, I don't understand as to why Horford wasn't shooting free throws after that offensive foul on Embiid, either.
Offensive fouls don’t translate to free throws even in the bonus. Only loose ball fouls and defensive
TP for the info :). Has it always been that way, though?
Why wait this long to foul brad?I’m not sure why he’s fouling but it has nothing to do with winning the game. I think he’s trying to prove some kind of point.
Well, hopefully Toronto can steal one from Cleveland tonight so that we make them get as much playing time and less rest as us.
we coulda grinded our way back into this if we played smart. oh well
GAME OVER
SEE U IN BOSTON!
its super hard to closeout sweep a team in their house.
We needed Gordon and Irving to finish these chumps
Well, hopefully Toronto can steal one from Cleveland tonight so that we make them get as much playing time and less rest as us.
Lebron lives for this type of game
excuse for him to make every call, play, asist and be in on every score ...
I give Raptors ZERO chance to win a game.
LeBron lives in their heads ....and the coaches too......he owns their souls
Raptors look totally hapless and stupid when playing Lebron.
Lol the refs not afraid to blow their whistle for us now. Get that foul count even, boys! ::)
God, Foster is so dirty. You just know he was as dirty as Donaghy.
If I would have told you before the series that Boston would be up 3-1 heading home to close it...we all would have taken it.
Tonight was the throw away game in the series
I like how we are getting all these calls now in garbage time to make up for all the **** calls we gotSame. That 1st half was absolute bs and they made it so obvious
Terry was awful today and usually is on the road
He will be better at home
They got any more confetti?
Oh well, a sweep would have been nice, but as long as we close the series out in game 5 all will be forgotten.
On another note, is Philly going to release the confetti again tonight? Kind of lame to celebrate when your still down 3-1.
An lastly, let this be evidence of our need for Kyrie. Rozier is nice, but he ain't on Kyrie's level.
I like how we are getting all these calls now in garbage time to make up for all the **** calls we gotRefs had to make the numbers look more even. >:(
Oh well, a sweep would have been nice, but as long as we close the series out in game 5 all will be forgotten.
On another note, is Philly going to release the confetti again tonight? Kind of lame to celebrate when your still down 3-1.
An lastly, let this be evidence of our need for Kyrie. Rozier is nice, but he ain't on Kyrie's level.
Yeah, how this was ever a conversation is beyond me. People are too reactionary with these big games by role players. We still need the Kyries and Haywards to fulfill our championship aspirations.
Saric physically bullied Tatum in the post. We can't let Tatum take him for long stretches anymore, he's just not strong enough to do it.
Anyone have any doubt that the NBA assures a Cavs sweep tonight? Especially since the whole world saw them get dominated by the Pacers only to have the refs screw them over?
TJ”we have nothing to lose” ahh...you have everything to lose on Wed...bring it fans, bring it team, lets close these punks and NBA, best not send this crap ref crew again.Yeah heard that. Sounds like he already knows they lost the series.
They got any more confetti?
nope all used up apparantly. bucks had none left to sell
I have a bad feeling about Game 5. It’s because I’m a pessimist. But I still didn’t like what they showed tonight. Ugh. Two more days of worrying.
I hope the Cavs lose at least...
I have a bad feeling about Game 5. It’s because I’m a pessimist. But I still didn’t like what they showed tonight. Ugh. Two more days of worrying.
I hope the Cavs lose at least...
I have a bad feeling about Game 5. It’s because I’m a pessimist. But I still didn’t like what they showed tonight. Ugh. Two more days of worrying.
I hope the Cavs lose at least...
Saric physically bullied Tatum in the post. We can't let Tatum take him for long stretches anymore, he's just not strong enough to do it.
He's got to stop getting into early foul trouble, too. With our offensive issues, he can't afford to be sitting early.
I have a bad feeling about Game 5. It’s because I’m a pessimist. But I still didn’t like what they showed tonight. Ugh. Two more days of worrying.
I hope the Cavs lose at least...
Rozier goes for 20 plus Wednesday
He is a different guy at home
As usual you can't get anything from Nader.. The man who once missed 4 straight free throws.
They got any more confetti?
I don't know how worried you should really be, but given that they choked away a 22 point lead in game 2 and stepped on the line in game 3, we're pretty lucky we aren't down 3-1 in this series.
We didn't play well...game em next game...Back in Boston.
I just hope our guys understand they are not going to win just by stepping on the floor at the Garden on Wednesday. They are going to have to play like they are down 3-1 , not up 3-1.
Sixers had zero to lose. They pushed the physical play and the refs did not call it.I agree. Philly just has too many young guys and Reddick / Bellinelli don’t strike me as leaders. Celts have better vets in Horford, Morris, Baynes.
I just don’t see this sixers team mentality strong enough to handle what is coming Wednesday
Boston at home in a close out game? Over
You can tell Brad is really mad in his presser...as he should be. Very short, clipped answers
Not even wasting my time with that Cavs game
Raptors have already quit
Not even wasting my time with that Cavs game
Raptors have already quit
how?
its a tied game
Not even wasting my time with that Cavs game
Raptors have already quit
how?
its a tied game
Been a lay up line for the Cavs
You know the flood is coming
i hate to say this, but safe to say the refs pretty much handed 76ers the win? having so many of our players in foul trouble changed what strategy we were able to throw on the floor
I hope game 5, we boo the 6ers out of the building! and blow them out too! let's get it!
Tough loss, but I'm honestly not too worried.
It took a rare, career night from TJ McConnell and the venomous combination of Foster-Brothers for the Sixers to take a game at home, and they didn’t even blow the C’s out.
Also, Horford honestly wasn’t as aggressive and neither was Jaylen, yet the C’s were still pretty much in it until the last few minutes.
I expect the C’s to bounce back on Wednesday. Guys were clearly ticked off with the referees (including CBS) and I’m sure the C’s would love to shut up Embiid and company.
But if they do lose Game 5 though, THEN I’ll be worried.
I just hope our guys understand they are not going to win just by stepping on the floor at the Garden on Wednesday. They are going to have to play like they are down 3-1 , not up 3-1.
This was bound to happen.Bound to happen in THIS GAME. C’s had so much going agaisnt them, on the road, refs, etc and still they had a shot. Not worried at all about Wed nite.
Stay focused and take care of business at home.
It took a rare, career night from TJ McConnell and the venomous combination of Foster-Brothers for the Sixers to take a game at home, and they didn’t even blow the C’s out.
http://twitter.com/SInow/status/993658996350431234
I don’t understand why people like this kid. I find him ignorant and immature as they come.
http://twitter.com/SInow/status/993658996350431234
I don’t understand why people like this kid. I find him ignorant and immature as they come.
Embiid is doing some stupid talking. Smart already said they were pit bulls coming for the neck.
I expect a p---ed off boston
Could I get some info on the Larkin injury ? What happened ?
Could I get some info on the Larkin injury ? What happened ?
Hard screen from Embiid. Larkin hurt his shoulder. Looked like it might have been separated. Not sure, they didn't give any updates during the game that I heard.
From the way it looked and Larkin's reaction, I don't expect him to play again in this series.Could I get some info on the Larkin injury ? What happened ?
Hard screen from Embiid. Larkin hurt his shoulder. Looked like it might have been separated. Not sure, they didn't give any updates during the game that I heard.
Boston by ten plus. Bank itHope so fam
Not even wasting my time with that Cavs game
Raptors have already quit
how?
its a tied game
Been a lay up line for the Cavs
You know the flood is coming
got to hope Raps win
need that series to be extended as much as possible