Raptors (1-0) at Celtics (1-0) Game #2 10/30/15

[BudweiserCeltic]

I like this starting lineup a lot, actually, even if it's not our best lineup. 

Zeller and Lee in particular are a fun pairing, and Crowder is impressing me in his ability to assume occasional responsibilities as a pick and roll ball-handler.

The shot selection has skewed toward mid-range, though.  But I kind of like opening things with this bigger, more conventional lineup and then blitzing opposing benches with the supercharged waterbug guard and the combo-bigs.

I have a huge reservation on our starting bigs. They're noticeably weaker defensively than all our bigs, in particular David Lee, and Zeller is looking quite bad defensively so far this season. And this is important to point out because their offense doesn't look any good either.

So now we have Olynyk and Lee.... defensive puke!

[PhoSita]

I like this starting lineup a lot, actually, even if it's not our best lineup. 

Zeller and Lee in particular are a fun pairing, and Crowder is impressing me in his ability to assume occasional responsibilities as a pick and roll ball-handler.

The shot selection has skewed toward mid-range, though.  But I kind of like opening things with this bigger, more conventional lineup and then blitzing opposing benches with the supercharged waterbug guard and the combo-bigs.

I have a huge reservation on our starting bigs. They're noticeably weaker than all our bigs, in particular David Lee, and Zeller is looking quite bad defensively so far this season. And this is important to point out because their offense doesn't look any good either.

I like it because I think Zeller and Lee both work well as facilitators.  More importantly, I like pairing Amir with IT, so as long as IT is coming off the bench, I'd like Amir to do so as well.

[max215]

Amir and KO pairing- YES!

[tarheelsxxiii]

I like this starting lineup a lot, actually, even if it's not our best lineup. 

Zeller and Lee in particular are a fun pairing, and Crowder is impressing me in his ability to assume occasional responsibilities as a pick and roll ball-handler.

The shot selection has skewed toward mid-range, though.  But I kind of like opening things with this bigger, more conventional lineup and then blitzing opposing benches with the supercharged waterbug guard and the combo-bigs.

I have a huge reservation on our starting bigs. They're noticeably weaker than all our bigs, in particular David Lee, and Zeller is looking quite bad defensively so far this season. And this is important to point out because their offense doesn't look any good either.

I'm already forming a habit of thinking "Alright... time for Amir now" about 6 minutes into the first.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I like this starting lineup a lot, actually, even if it's not our best lineup. 

Zeller and Lee in particular are a fun pairing, and Crowder is impressing me in his ability to assume occasional responsibilities as a pick and roll ball-handler.

The shot selection has skewed toward mid-range, though.  But I kind of like opening things with this bigger, more conventional lineup and then blitzing opposing benches with the supercharged waterbug guard and the combo-bigs.

I have a huge reservation on our starting bigs. They're noticeably weaker than all our bigs, in particular David Lee, and Zeller is looking quite bad defensively so far this season. And this is important to point out because their offense doesn't look any good either.

I like it because I think Zeller and Lee both work well as facilitators.  More importantly, I like pairing Amir with IT, so as long as IT is coming off the bench, I'd like Amir to do so as well.

I fixed my post, I meant to say "weaker defensively".

[jpotter33]

So sick of AB's midrage jumper.

Yeah, what happened to him stopping those shots in favor of 3's?

[BudweiserCeltic]

So sick of AB's midrage jumper.

Yeah, what happened to him stopping those shots in favor of 3's?

As bad statistically as those shots are in the NBA, Bradley is actually a good mid range shooter. So it's alright. It's more about timing with him over anything.

[jpotter33]

Bradley looking like he's worked on his handle a bit. He would've bobbled that into the stands last year!

[greece66]

oh our canuck looks so much better with his new hair cut.

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[PhoSita]

That was a really, really good possession.  Celts were patient and worked their way to a good shot and were rewarded with the And-1.  Kelly looks really good playing off Amir and IT.

[Atzar]

That's the kind of driving that I expect from Bradley. He's never going to break any ankles, but he should be able to out-quick guys depending on matchups. 

[PhoSita]

oh our canuck looks so much better with his new hair cut.

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I think he's just got his hair pulled back.

[bostonsportsforlife]

Amir and KO pairing- YES!

I agree with Zach Lowe, that will be our best big man pairing, and I hope that those two are in the starting five soon enough.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I like this starting lineup a lot, actually, even if it's not our best lineup. 

Zeller and Lee in particular are a fun pairing, and Crowder is impressing me in his ability to assume occasional responsibilities as a pick and roll ball-handler.

The shot selection has skewed toward mid-range, though.  But I kind of like opening things with this bigger, more conventional lineup and then blitzing opposing benches with the supercharged waterbug guard and the combo-bigs.

I have a huge reservation on our starting bigs. They're noticeably weaker than all our bigs, in particular David Lee, and Zeller is looking quite bad defensively so far this season. And this is important to point out because their offense doesn't look any good either.

I like it because I think Zeller and Lee both work well as facilitators.  More importantly, I like pairing Amir with IT, so as long as IT is coming off the bench, I'd like Amir to do so as well.

I fixed my post, I meant to say "weaker defensively".

Also, I want to add your argument about facilitators is flawed, because all our bigs are good facilitators... so nothing stands out about it with them.

The ONLY reason to consider starting Lee is because you have hope he'll be able to score a bunch for you, else he's the worst option for us out of our bigs. All are better defensively, and so far, his offense has sucked balls.

[SHAQATTACK]

oh our canuck looks so much better with his new hair cut.

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Hope he doesn't loose his mighty strength by cutting his locks