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Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2015, 04:17:03 PM »

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Mo Williams not playing tonight  ;D
Looks like one more W

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2015, 04:23:38 PM »

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It'll be interesting to see how Wiggins fares with Bradley's defense if Avery defends him. In college, it seemed like quickness bothered Wiggins more than size. Smaller quicker laterally players bothering him more than guys his own size who Wiggins could out-quick easily enough.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2015, 05:20:27 PM »

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Wiggins' handle isn't that great yet. Smart and Bradley can shake him off.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2015, 06:32:20 PM »

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Here's my hometown scouting report / strategy:

I would use Bradley to put Lavine in a pressure cooker.  Put Sully on Dieng and Bass on Pekovic.

Wiggins plays with his back to the basket quite a bit, mostly resulting in long stepback 2's, which we'll live with.  He makes tough shots.  When he faces up, he goes quick -- either one quick jab step or none at all.  He prefers to beat length by getting the ball up quick, not out leaping.  He also likes post catches where he can spin/hook(the illegal variety) to the baseline and use contact to prevent the D from elevating.  Occasional backdoor lobs.

I'd use Smart/Crowder on Wiggins, but be ready to move Bass over there if needed, and Wallace can come in and shove Pek around (or die tryin) for a while; Pek doesn't elevate, but you HAVE to box him out early. TEAM rebounding is key.  I'd also throw an occasional quick double at Wiggins - make Lavine beat you from outside, but stay GLUED to Kmart. 

Only way we lose this game is

A. Wiggins or Kmart score 30 efficiently
B. Dieng and Pek get 20+ 2nd chance points

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2015, 06:36:56 PM »

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It'll be interesting to see how Wiggins fares with Bradley's defense if Avery defends him. In college, it seemed like quickness bothered Wiggins more than size. Smaller quicker laterally players bothering him more than guys his own size who Wiggins could out-quick easily enough.

I'll be interested to see Smart on Wiggins. Smart gave Wiggins a really tough time in college.


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Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2015, 06:39:40 PM »

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Hope we can pull this one out .

Losing to this bunch of tankers and NOTHING coach / GM / tanker .....would truely suck the monkey grapes.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2015, 06:47:12 PM »

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Hope we can pull this one out .

Losing to this bunch of tankers and NOTHING coach / GM / tanker .....would truely suck the monkey grapes.

I will be interested to see how we defend against Dieng. he had something like 18 rebounds the other night. Going against Zeller and a bunch of glorified power forwards he may surpass 20 tonight. Should be a fun game considering it is two bad teams.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2015, 06:54:26 PM »

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Hope we can pull this one out .

Losing to this bunch of tankers and NOTHING coach / GM / tanker .....would truely suck the monkey grapes.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2015, 06:56:08 PM »

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Injuries
Kevin Martin (wrist) will play on Wednesday Jan 28
Mo Williams (personal) will not play Wed Jan 28
Ricky Rubio (ankle) remains out Wednesday Jan 28
Shabazz Muhammad to be re-evaluated Jan 26
Robbie Hummel breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks Jan 25
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Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2015, 06:58:47 PM »

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It'll be interesting to see how Wiggins fares with Bradley's defense if Avery defends him. In college, it seemed like quickness bothered Wiggins more than size. Smaller quicker laterally players bothering him more than guys his own size who Wiggins could out-quick easily enough.

Interesting take.  I'm pumped up to see Wiggins play.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2015, 07:03:34 PM »

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We often underestimate undermanned team and lose. They should approach them different or this can be an ugly trap game.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2015, 07:06:23 PM »

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We often underestimate undermanned team and lose. They should approach them different or this can be an ugly trap game.

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Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2015, 07:06:47 PM »

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Injuries
Kevin Martin (wrist) will play on Wednesday Jan 28
Mo Williams (personal) will not play Wed Jan 28
Ricky Rubio (ankle) remains out Wednesday Jan 28
Shabazz Muhammad to be re-evaluated Jan 26
Robbie Hummel breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks Jan 25
 8)
This is a lose-able game for Flip and he'll make it happen.  Probably have to use the "limiting kmart and pek's minutes due to injury" play or putting the team squarely on the shoulders of Lavine and watching the tailspin. 

Celtics should be ashamed if they lose this one.

Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2015, 07:26:02 PM »

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Mo Williams not playing tonight  ;D
Looks like one more W

welcome to nba hell!  :(
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Re: Celtics (16-27) at Timberwolves (7-37) Game #44 1/28/15
« Reply #29 on: January 28, 2015, 07:26:53 PM »

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Flip is a loser......he lost the locker room in DC .

He was the only one willing to be the coach of this team ......so he got the GM title too ...to allow tanking for lottery picks .   

Most coaches,  if they are top notch don't want to be told to loose on purpose. ....and don't want to be part of a tanking system for draft picks.....   You quickly loose the respect of the players you do have.

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