Knicks (6-15) at Celtics (10-14) Game #25 12/13

[hpantazo]

this showcasing of Shumpert is really working well, LOL

[Chief]

This team goes as Crawford goes.

[Surferdad]

I have a lot of faith in Olynyk.  He is 19-19 on free throws so he'll probably end up 80%ish?  Maybe 90%.  How many good free throw shooters aren't good shooters in general?  Can anyone name a foul shooter who shoots 80% and isn't a good shooter from at least mid range?  So offensively I think he will find his niche as a stretch 5 or 4.

The guy can really pass and seems to have a good understanding of the game in general.  That is pretty rare in a 7ft package.

He also has a motor and can run.  A lot of 7ft guys are lumbering guys or rail thin types.  Olynyk seems to be right in between.  He has some bulk and has done reasonably well against the bulkier centers but he runs like one of the rail guys.

Finally, he can dribble which sets him apart from 90% of the bigs in the league.  He can dribble better than smaller guys like Bass and probably Sully.

You throw all that together and I don't see how he doesn't at least become a 6th man type in the league.  Wait until he stops getting those rookie calls against him and can actually play his game.

Sully struggled mightily with the refs and his outside shot last year.  Look at the difference in his game so far.

All true, and perhaps he will look better next year.  However, you did not mention rebounding or defense or a post-up game.  I just want an old school type center.

[Chief]

Did she say Sherrod won an Emmy?

[Chief]

Wallace is just awful.

[Mr October]

When the opponent plays defense, the celtics offense really tanks. 

[SHAQATTACK]

When the opponent plays defense, the celtics offense really tanks. 

So you noticed that too....

[Chief]

Here come Pressey. The offense will start flowing again.

[Mr October]

When the opponent plays defense, the celtics offense really tanks. 

So you noticed that too....

Rondo makes a difference against good defense. A game like this highlights the importance of having rondo.

[hwangjini_1]

the celtics offense, as predicted, has real problems.

so far sully has looked good, but green has taken 3 shots? 

good thing we arent worried about playoffs and only making progress. 

[SHAQATTACK]

the celtics offense, as predicted, has real problems.

so far sully has looked good, but green has taken 3 shots? 

good thing we arent worried about playoffs and only making progress. 

Progress =.  Parker

[fairweatherfan]

Olynyk with the not-so-emphatic swat!

EDIT: And the emphatic swat!

[Chief]

Bass looks out of it.

[Mr October]

the celtics offense, as predicted, has real problems.

so far sully has looked good, but green has taken 3 shots? 

good thing we arent worried about playoffs and only making progress. 

Progress =.  Parker

Haha. Well played.

[Mr October]

the celtics offense, as predicted, has real problems.

so far sully has looked good, but green has taken 3 shots? 

good thing we arent worried about playoffs and only making progress. 

Wow, green has to take at least 10 shots per game on this team. Most of it might not even be his fault. He gets shots when the ball is moving. Collective failure of the team.