Celtics (0-2) at Sixers (0-1) Game #3 10/20/17

[mr. dee]

What on earth happened to Fultz?

He was just concerned then of being pucked number 1 but he playing no where near that status...absolute garbage rightnow.. Im so freakin glad we got Tatum.

The question about the guys mentality feels real. Watching his body language and how he conducts himself just doesn’t seem like the drive is all there.

I told people that the drive and competitive fire is important when picking the players. Tatum looks like a humble guy but he have that killer instinct and it shows during the tournament, something Simmons and Fultz both lacked.

[SCeltic34]

What on earth happened to Fultz?

He was just concerned then of being pucked number 1 but he playing no where near that status...absolute garbage rightnow.. Im so freakin glad we got Tatum.

The question about the guys mentality feels real. Watching his body language and how he conducts himself just doesn’t seem like the drive is all there.

Honestly I think this was one of the biggest factors in Ainge's decision to trade down from #1 to #3.  That or he just liked Tatum better all along.

There was rumblings about the mentality, but Ainge said he liked Tatum most outright.

He did take Fultz to Chipotle though (or was it another restaurant)?

I actually now recall Ainge saying that practically everyone he works with preferred Tatum, including Stevens.

[SHAQATTACK]

simmons got the big head

[Snakehead]

What on earth happened to Fultz?

He was just concerned then of being pucked number 1 but he playing no where near that status...absolute garbage rightnow.. Im so freakin glad we got Tatum.

The question about the guys mentality feels real. Watching his body language and how he conducts himself just doesn’t seem like the drive is all there.

Honestly I think this was one of the biggest factors in Ainge's decision to trade down from #1 to #3.  That or he just liked Tatum better all along.

There was rumblings about the mentality, but Ainge said he liked Tatum most outright.

He did take Fultz to Chipotle though (or was it another restaurant)?

I actually now recall Ainge saying that practically everyone he works with preferred Tatum, including Stevens.

It was I think just some burger place nearby haha.

Yeah it was pretty much suggested everyone was totally on board with the selection.  That's why it was made when it was and eveything.  I think he felt great about it and he looks right on so far.

[PAOBoston]

I really hope Rozier is taking that step. He's been great so far this season. Picking up where he left off in the playoffs last year.

[hpantazo]

The Nets with a win over the Magic tonight and are now 1-1, a better record than the Celtics.

[max215]

The Nets with a win over the Magic tonight and are now 1-1, a better record than the Celtics.

In defense of the Celtics, they’ve played three playoff teams, while the Nets have played two of the worst teams in the league.

[RockinRyA]

The Sixers should shut Fultz down and figure out what the hell is wrong with his shoulder.

[hpantazo]

The Sixers should shut Fultz down and figure out what the hell is wrong with his shoulder.

And with his head. He just doesn't look like a guy you invest in with the #1 pick.

[vjcsmoke]

We won!  Big relief for us.  Celtics young core --Rozier, Brown, Tatum-- is starting to shine.  Yeah,  I think we still need one more big man but Baynes has been a surprisingly good pickup for us!!

[CelticsElite]

The Sixers should shut Fultz down and figure out what the hell is wrong with his shoulder.

why do you think theres something wrong with his shoulder? You seriously think the team doctors and trainers would allow a draft prospect to play the game of basketball with an injured shoulder?

[Bobshot]

I really hope Rozier is taking that step. He's been great so far this season. Picking up where he left off in the playoffs last year.

Rozier take note. His breakout in playoffs looks for real. He's the first guy off the bench.

I watched the first half and was not impressed. Some people bombing 3s who should not have been. That's the 3P mentality these days. Didn't look organized that 2nd Q. But they came back 2nd half, which I didn't watch.

The score tonite was similar to the pre-season game in Philly, so maybe they haven't lost much w/o Hayward--who wasn't a factor in that pre-season game. I think what they miss most is the D from Crowder and Bradley--it will take awhile to develop that with Brown and Tatum, who are now going to get major minutes, along with Rozier. Morris will have an impact there as well.

[RockinRyA]

The Sixers should shut Fultz down and figure out what the hell is wrong with his shoulder.

why do you think theres something wrong with his shoulder? You seriously think the team doctors and trainers would allow a draft prospect to play the game of basketball with an injured shoulder?

Because he has said he's been feeling pain in his shoulders? You know if you are going to correct me, better know facts first.

http://www.slamonline.com/nba/brett-brown-markelle-fultz-shoulder-injury-affecting-shot/

[hodgy03038]

Nice come back win. Baynes handled Embid. Larkin was big late.

PRACTICE FREE THROWS

[mr. dee]

What's the record of Simmons vs Brown matchup? I believe Simmons haven't won against Jaylen yet, starting from their high school days.