People need to RELAXXXXXXX

[jpotter33]

Here's some stats for you. If we consider our top-7 guys IT, Al, AB, Jae, Amir, Smart, and KO, here's the breakdown of games played without them.

Games without one top-7 guy: 15/23 or 65% of our games

Games without two top-7 guys: 11/23 or 48% of our games

Games without one starter: 11/23 or 48% of our games

Games without two starters: 8/23 or 35% of our games

It's hard to develop continuity and chemistry with that many injuries, especially when one of the guys is Horford, who is new. And you absolutely must have continuity and chemistry when you're facing a team that has move pure overall talent, such as the Raptors, Spurs, Cavs, Rockets, Warriors, etc.

Look, there are certainly weak areas that we have, like rebounding and over-reliance on threes. But it is incredibly way too early to make any definitive declarations about the ceiling of this team with as early as it still is and with as many injuries to key rotation guys that we have had. Our defense for the most part has been much better the last three games, and we've shown flashes of how good we can be when we're fully healthy.

So take relax and take a deep breath. It was always a long-shot that we would win this game without IT.

[liam]

I agree I'm happy with where we are so far. I still think that when we jell a little more we will be a really good team. We are not bad now we are a top 10 nba team. I think by after Christmas or after the New Year we will really see what we have.

[Clench123]

We suck.  Plain and simple.  No excuses.

[PhoSita]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

I started typing "POTY" and it naturally lead to "POTUS".  Wish I could make this **** up. 

[alewilliam789]

The real problem is that I feel some Celtics fans had unrealistic expectations while thinking that we would be like contenders or something with the addition of Al Horford. We lost Sully and Turner which were huge and honestly the Horford signing was really treading water. It was never going to put us in contention and Horford is going to be entering the back end of his prime. Even at the beginning of the season I thought that our ceiling was more  2nd Round rather than ECF
.

[walker834]

The internet : It's like never leaving junior high.  Some people never did. I know who you are.

[jpotter33]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

Exactly. People don't get this. Sure, we're not currently true title contenders, but we're not a treadmill team either. We can legitimately build for the present and future at the same time. Further, we're a trade away from being title contenders, and we have the assets to make such a trade when a star becomes available.

I'm not sure what else one can wish for right about now.

And with all that being said, we're still better than what our record shows. I think we're clearly one of the top teams alongside those like Toronto in the second tier of NBA teams - the faux contenders.

[CelticSooner]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

Exactly. People don't get this. Sure, we're not currently true title contenders, but we're not a treadmill team either. We can legitimately build for the present and future at the same time. Further, we're a trade away from being title contenders, and we have the assets to make such a trade when a star becomes available.

I'm not sure what else one can wish for right about now.

And with all that being said, we're still better than what our record shows. I think we're clearly one of the top teams alongside those like Toronto in the second tier of NBA teams - the faux contenders.

This is why I'm most frustrated with this team. I don't feel like they are playing to their potential unlike last season. I never expected them to get past CLE or TOR but I did think they could improve. It's like they are waiting for something to happen before fully committing to the season. Maybe that is a trade? Hopefully dumping Amir for Bogut. Regardless I'll be there on Sunday, I'm not in panic mode just yet.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

Exactly. People don't get this. Sure, we're not currently true title contenders, but we're not a treadmill team either. We can legitimately build for the present and future at the same time. Further, we're a trade away from being title contenders, and we have the assets to make such a trade when a star becomes available.

I'm not sure what else one can wish for right about now.

And with all that being said, we're still better than what our record shows. I think we're clearly one of the top teams alongside those like Toronto in the second tier of NBA teams - the faux contenders.

Agree with all except that we're a trade away from being title contenders.  That may not even be true, and if it is, that trade is scarce.  I'm with you re: Cousins in another thread... this new issue could equate to a loss of interest from the Cs. 

[walker834]

The team definately isn't above criticism.  They are playing ok so far.  I think we can play better. Toronto is a tough team that has their identity right now.  The C's are still trying to find theirs in ways. Certain players are as well. It just is what it is. 

[liam]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

Exactly. People don't get this. Sure, we're not currently true title contenders, but we're not a treadmill team either. We can legitimately build for the present and future at the same time. Further, we're a trade away from being title contenders, and we have the assets to make such a trade when a star becomes available.

I'm not sure what else one can wish for right about now.

And with all that being said, we're still better than what our record shows. I think we're clearly one of the top teams alongside those like Toronto in the second tier of NBA teams - the faux contenders.

This is why I'm most frustrated with this team. I don't feel like they are playing to their potential unlike last season. I never expected them to get past CLE or TOR but I did think they could improve. It's like they are waiting for something to happen before fully committing to the season. Maybe that is a trade? Hopefully dumping Amir for Bogut. Regardless I'll be there on Sunday, I'm not in panic mode just yet.

What was our record last season at this time?

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

The real problem is that I feel some Celtics fans had unrealistic expectations while thinking that we would be like contenders or something with the addition of Al Horford. We lost Sully and Turner which were huge and honestly the Horford signing was really treading water. It was never going to put us in contention and Horford is going to be entering the back end of his prime. Even at the beginning of the season I thought that our ceiling was more  2nd Round rather than ECF
.

I think it's fair to say that some of us had (or still have) high expectations.

I think it's also fair to say that the media and even the players and team officials played a significant part in raising our expectations, and they need to start backing up the talk.

[alldaboston]

Go ask a Kings, Suns, or Magic fan if they think our team stinks.

My guess is they'd love to have a team to watch every night on par with this Celtics team.

So they aren't a powerhouse. So they need a lot to go right in order to beat the top teams in the league.

Boo hoo.  Most teams are not contenders. A lot of the teams in the league are a total mess. They have trouble just getting out of their own way.

This Celtics team is talented and consistently competitive. They rarely get blown out. And none of that means they are sacrificing a chance at a top pick.

Check yourselves Celtics fans. You seem like spoiled brats right now.

Exactly. People don't get this. Sure, we're not currently true title contenders, but we're not a treadmill team either. We can legitimately build for the present and future at the same time. Further, we're a trade away from being title contenders, and we have the assets to make such a trade when a star becomes available.

I'm not sure what else one can wish for right about now.

And with all that being said, we're still better than what our record shows. I think we're clearly one of the top teams alongside those like Toronto in the second tier of NBA teams - the faux contenders.

This is why I'm most frustrated with this team. I don't feel like they are playing to their potential unlike last season. I never expected them to get past CLE or TOR but I did think they could improve. It's like they are waiting for something to happen before fully committing to the season. Maybe that is a trade? Hopefully dumping Amir for Bogut. Regardless I'll be there on Sunday, I'm not in panic mode just yet.

What was our record last season at this time?

13-10. we had just lost to GS in the 2OT game.

[mr. dee]

I think people need to temper their expectations. We are on the pace of what people expected. 50+ wins is still reachable.

With that said, it's really frustrating that we can't get a win against above .500 yet. Part of it are injuries. Others are experimenting lineups and getting integrating our new players.