If Bradley is still out yeah it's time to worry. Just not a injury you want to screw around with.
If Bradley is still out yeah it's time to worry. Just not a injury you want to screw around with.
He's aiming to be back Sunday. It's more of a caution thing than anything because he hasn't practiced due to the All Star Break.
I can't believe people get excited because they're the one for the first posting in a thread, it is what it is, , and by the way since joining this forum I gave TP's to FLCELTSFAN, go celtics!!!!It's all for fun. Enjoy.;D
Too bad Lowry is out, would have liked to see Toronto at full strength.
Guess that kind of equals out with Bradley still being out.
This entire Warriors/McGee/Shaq feud that they're talking about on the pre-game show is just ridiculous. Grow up, people. How do the Warriors go from America's team a year ago to one of the biggest villains in sports in just a year?Ha,ha, ha. JP, you wrote six sentences and six of them were negative. Getting into game thread shape a bit early? ;)
By the way, I cannot stand Jaylen Rose. I liked him as a player, but as an analyst he's pretty much worthless. Chauncey is a bit better, but even he isn't that great either.
This entire Warriors/McGee/Shaq feud that they're talking about on the pre-game show is just ridiculous. Grow up, people. How do the Warriors go from America's team a year ago to one of the biggest villains in sports in just a year?Ha,ha, ha. JP, you wrote six sentences and six of them were negative. Getting into game thread shape a bit early? ;)
By the way, I cannot stand Jaylen Rose. I liked him as a player, but as an analyst he's pretty much worthless. Chauncey is a bit better, but even he isn't that great either.
Anyone else's ESPN feed's sound out?
Anyone else's ESPN feed's sound out?
Anyone else's ESPN feed's sound out?
Weird seeing a team with a frontcourt. Wonder how that works like conceptually, strategically...
They're just so, tall.
Weird seeing a team with a frontcourt. Wonder how that works like conceptually, strategically...
They're just so, tall.
Weird seeing a team with a frontcourt. Wonder how that works like conceptually, strategically...
They're just so, tall.
It works the same as any other frontcourt, but the coach has to yell louder so they can hear him
Jaylen Brown!
Brown! Looks like we haven't missed a beat offensively due to the break!
Brown isn't doing too bad of a job on Derozan either. Amir doing well down low, too.
Brown! Looks like we haven't missed a beat offensively due to the break!
Brown isn't doing too bad of a job on Derozan either. Amir doing well down low, too.
Jaylen Brown!
I like him as a starter.
Ha, ha, tp for the humor and optimism. ;DThis entire Warriors/McGee/Shaq feud that they're talking about on the pre-game show is just ridiculous. Grow up, people. How do the Warriors go from America's team a year ago to one of the biggest villains in sports in just a year?Ha,ha, ha. JP, you wrote six sentences and six of them were negative. Getting into game thread shape a bit early? ;)
By the way, I cannot stand Jaylen Rose. I liked him as a player, but as an analyst he's pretty much worthless. Chauncey is a bit better, but even he isn't that great either.
At least it wasn't about the C's! ;)
And by the way, I'm actually a pretty optimistic person as a whole. I know I get a bit negative at times in the game threads, but that's mostly a product of the swings in the game.
I'll make a post-All Star Break resolution to be less negative in the game threads and overall about the C's just for you Hwang! :P
Abby just mentioned something called "rim protection" -- any one here of this term before? She's gotten pretty well-versed in bball.
Jaylen Brown!
I like him as a starter.
He's really good with better players he plays a team game.
Abby just mentioned something called "rim protection" -- any one here of this term before? She's gotten pretty well-versed in bball.No what's that? Is it like a rebound? I've heard of those too
Brown is going to be good isn't he?
Abby just mentioned something called "rim protection" -- any one here of this term before? She's gotten pretty well-versed in bball.
I think it means having a guy that can get a couple blocks in the first few minutes of a game
Amir says hi :P
Step on their throats!Absolutely. Crush them early and often. >:(
Abby just mentioned something called "rim protection" -- any one here of this term before? She's gotten pretty well-versed in bball.
I think it means having a guy that can get a couple blocks in the first few minutes of a game
Amir says hi :P
Touche. Impressed by Brown, though, on a serious note :)
Getting killed on the boards!
Getting killed on the boards!
Jelly donut with the great help ::)
cant help but think im watching a Toronto feed on ESPN right now.
Getting killed on the boards!
You mean they are? It's a 10-4 Celtics advantage.
Abby just mentioned something called "rim protection" -- any one here of this term before? She's gotten pretty well-versed in bball.
I think it means having a guy that can get a couple blocks in the first few minutes of a game
Amir says hi :P
Touche. Impressed by Brown, though, on a serious note :)
Yup. He's looked great on both ends so far. Really looking like the right pick at #3
Getting killed on the boards!
You mean they are? It's a 10-4 Celtics advantage.
Jaylen Brown!
I like him as a starter.
Ha, ha, great retort. A tp for you. ;DGetting killed on the boards!
You mean they are? It's a 10-4 Celtics advantage.
That's what I meant!
Getting killed on the boards!
You mean they are? It's a 10-4 Celtics advantage.
That's what I meant!
Abby just mentioned something called "rim protection" -- any one here of this term before? She's gotten pretty well-versed in bball.
I think it means having a guy that can get a couple blocks in the first few minutes of a game
Amir says hi :P
Touche. Impressed by Brown, though, on a serious note :)
Yup. He's looked great on both ends so far. Really looking like the right pick at #3
Wasn't hopped up on the pick but really enjoying his development. Might be a good one for us
Brown is showing himself tonight
Brown is going to be good isn't he?
So Bradley had an achilles replacement, correct?
So Bradley had an achilles replacement, correct?
Just rest. It was a strain (or a sprain?), not a full tear
Whats up fellow fans.. Just got home.... flipped on the tv and instantly loved seeing Smart, Rozier, KO, Al and JAe out there battling.
All these trade rumors were exciting. But I love this UNDERDOG team. Every single one of them.
So Bradley had an achilles replacement, correct?
Just rest. It was a strain (or a sprain?), not a full tear
I was joking.
Whats up fellow fans.. Just got home.... flipped on the tv and instantly loved seeing Smart, Rozier, KO, Al and JAe out there battling.
All these trade rumors were exciting. But I love this UNDERDOG team. Every single one of them.
It's hard not to like this team
That was one nice crossover by Terry
Good first quarter on the road.
Big Jimmy Young!!
Big Jimmy Young!!
Big Jimmy Young!!
I'm happy for the kid.
Is Jimmy Buckets already ahead of G-money on the rotation?
Big Jimmy Young!!
I'm happy for the kid.
Is Jimmy Buckets already ahead of G-money on the rotation?
Is Jimmy Buckets already ahead of G-money on the rotation?
Big Jimmy Young!!
I'm happy for the kid.
BIG JIMMY DID IT AGAIN!!
Man, if he ends up panning out as an actual rotation caliber player?! That'd be big. He's been excellent in limited minutes lately.
JIMMY YOUNG BALLIN!
I hope Young doesn't make us regret not picking up his option.......
Is Jimmy Buckets already ahead of G-money on the rotation?
I'll take Green's game over Young's any day
Is Jimmy Buckets already ahead of G-money on the rotation?
I'll take Green's game over Young's any day
Green's much better when he's hot, but I'd rather have Young out there if Green's cold. At least Young tries to play defense
Did someone put Nyquil is Kelly's Gatorade bottle?
The defense has been great this game. Hopefully a sign of things to come
AND WHAT AN EFFORT BY AMIR! Give that man a Tommy point
The defense has been great this game. Hopefully a sign of things to come
AND WHAT AN EFFORT BY AMIR! Give that man a Tommy point
What injuries did we have in the first meeting with Toronto this season?
Was it Horford and Crowder (I forget)?
Stevens pulls IT out and puts in Rozier. Raps go on a 7-0 run.
Getting too cute with minutes. I know we want IT fresh for the 4th, but we just came off a long stretch of rest. Cmon.
Am I the only one who thinks Rozier is quietly a sieve on D?
Am I the only one who thinks Rozier is quietly a sieve on D?
Am I the only one who thinks Rozier is quietly a sieve on D?
Quietly? He's quite possibly our worst defender, especially out on the perimeter. And that's crazy, because he has all of the tools to be an excellent defender.
Am I the only one who thinks Rozier is quietly a sieve on D?
Quietly? He's quite possibly our worst defender, especially out on the perimeter. And that's crazy, because he has all of the tools to be an excellent defender.
Unfortunately he has some competition for worst, what with Gerald Green and IT as well. But, yeah.
Am I the only one who thinks Rozier is quietly a sieve on D?
Quietly? He's quite possibly our worst defender, especially out on the perimeter. And that's crazy, because he has all of the tools to be an excellent defender.
Throw his ass out the game!
Love the Celts. Hard foul on IT -- Crowder and Smart immediately in Carroll's face.
Love the Celts. Hard foul on IT -- Crowder and Smart immediately in Carroll's face.
Lol, Tyler the EnforcerThrow his ass out the game!
For his own safety, if nothing else
Bring in Zeller for a hard foul
Throw his ass out the game!
For his own safety, if nothing else
Bring in Zeller for a hard foul
Brown knows he get be a starter . Carpe diem
That BS Flag 1 changed this whole game. What a horrid call
Derozen is 90 % of offense.
They'll complain they don't have Lowry.
Yet we've missed Bradley in some of these H2H meetings and didn't even have Isaiah one game..
They'll complain they don't have Lowry.
Yet we've missed Bradley in some of these H2H meetings and didn't even have Isaiah one game..
I remember when I saw his clip the first time last year. I thought he was the best guy for the three pick. Now looks like he should have gone #1.
Can IT keep this up till he's 30?
Worst refs since the Bulls gameFixed
The Euro for the Raptors is over the back every time.
This is a major collapse. What a sorry showing
Can't stop a nose bleed right now. Such bad defense.
Freaking Horford.
The Euro for the Raptors is
They had the Raptors on the ropes and gave them new life.
Little by little, game after game, I'm not really feeling it for Horford anymore. He's OK I guess.
We handle them like toys , then throw the game away at the end .....maddening
Every single time. The lack of rebounding makes me want to barf
DeRozen gets every single call
We really could have used Ibaka on this team.
Jerebko is a very useful player until he tries to attack the basket.
Oh, look at that - getting killed on the boards with 7 offensive rebounds given up. Yeah, Danny, we didn't need any upgrade there. ::)
We really could have used Ibaka on this team.
I'd like to see Smart, Brown and Crowder on the same floor together.
Oh, look at that - getting killed on the boards with 7 offensive rebounds given up. Yeah, Danny, we didn't need any upgrade there. ::)
Haven't you heard?
"We don't need no stinkin' rebounds to win in this league."—Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge
Oh, look at that - getting killed on the boards with 7 offensive rebounds given up. Yeah, Danny, we didn't need any upgrade there. ::)7 offensive rebounds is perfectly standard 2/3rds of the way through the game. That is in no way bad they have just got a few long rebounds.
And once again Crowder getting abused by Derozan, yet we're wasting our best freaking perimeter defender on PJ freaking Tucker...
Jesus christ, is this a game thread or a pity party?
Can't we just talk about the actual team on the court in the game thread?
We really could have used Ibaka on this team.
Naw, Rozier is more valuable. ::)
Jesus christ, is this a game thread or a pity party?
Can't we just talk about the actual team on the court in the game thread?
Don't be bitter, BitterJim.
Jaylen was playing well in the 1st half, what happened to him?
Why is Rozier handling the ball? Give the ****n ball to Smart and let him run PnR with KO.
Derozan flop.
We're the best FT shooting team in the league?
SMMMMAAHHHHHHTTTTTT! Thank God for you tonight. Brown actually has killed the last two possessions by going off-script it looks like.
Smart is keeping us in this game. His defense and playmaking have been huge.
We're the best FT shooting team in the league?
Thanks to IT.
I'm SO glad Ainge didn't trade Smart.
I hate that they set up IT for the 4th. Teams will plan for that in the playoffs
I'm SO glad Ainge didn't trade Smart.
I hate that they set up IT for the 4th. Teams will plan for that in the playoffs
SMMMMAAHHHHHHTTTTTT! Thank God for you tonight. Brown actually has killed the last two possessions by going off-script it looks like.
Didn't he get that assist?
We're the best FT shooting team in the league?
Thanks to IT.
91%. That's insane.
I'm SO glad Ainge didn't trade Smart.
I think he's placed Smart and Brown as pretty much untouchable, or at least coming at a really, really high price. I wouldn't doubt that he values them just as much as the Brooklyn pick(s).
What is Brad seeing that I'm not that convinces him Terry should be running the second unit instead of marcus?
Ok, Jaylen
JJ just gets eaten alive on penetration
Ok, Jaylen
He shoots the corner 3s pretty well. It gives me hope
Edit: 42.9% on corner 3s so far this season
Ok, Jaylen
He shoots the corner 3s pretty well. It gives me hope
Edit: 42.9% on corner 3s so far this season
I saw this stat as well. He's actually really good on corner threes.
He needs to not take the threes from the top of the arc.
I'm SO glad Ainge didn't trade Smart.
I think he's placed Smart and Brown as pretty much untouchable, or at least coming at a really, really high price. I wouldn't doubt that he values them just as much as the Brooklyn pick(s).
I'm SO glad Ainge didn't trade Smart.
I think he's placed Smart and Brown as pretty much untouchable, or at least coming at a really, really high price. I wouldn't doubt that he values them just as much as the Brooklyn pick(s).
Brown is a Brooklyn pick.
This is what happens when you take Smart out in the 4th and leave IT in there by himself. He tries to do too much.
Normally love Jonas. But not feelin him at the moment
Lol @ BS giving jaylen a handshake frm the sideline
Too much hero ball by IT
Lol @ BS giving jaylen a handshake frm the sideline
I took this the wrong way. I'm thinking -- why was the handshake BS?
Terrence Jones would be such an upgrade over Jerebko for this lineup.
Lol @ BS giving jaylen a handshake frm the sideline
I took this the wrong way. I'm thinking -- why was the handshake BS?
Lil rookie need the confidence of the coach sometimes. Nothing wrong with that.
Terrence Jones would be such an upgrade over Jerebko for this lineup.Terrence Jones isn't really that good.
We're missing Gerald Green badly. Would be a much better piece in there than Rozier right now.
Can't complain I guess though, since Toronto doesn't have Lowry.
I will be happy to see Fultz take Rozier's minutes next season.
think "King of the Fourth" has gotten to IT's head tonight.
Terrence Jones would be such an upgrade over Jerebko for this lineup.Terrence Joe's isn't really that good.
I feel bad for Jerebko. I think the mask/broken nose messed with his mojo. Doesn't look too confident out there right now.
Terrence Jones would be such an upgrade over Jerebko for this lineup.
Has he ever gotten any regular minutes on an NBA team?
I like that Brad is giving Young a chance. But you sit him on the bench since the second quarter and then insert him into lineup again with 5 minutes to go. What?
I like that Brad is giving Young a chance. But you sit him on the bench since the second quarter and then insert him into lineup again with 5 minutes to go. What?
Shouldn't that be Jaylen?
I like that Brad is giving Young a chance. But you sit him on the bench since the second quarter and then insert him into lineup again with 5 minutes to go. What?
Shouldn't that be Jaylen?
Young apparently is the better defender in the clutch at the moment.
I like that Brad is giving Young a chance. But you sit him on the bench since the second quarter and then insert him into lineup again with 5 minutes to go. What?
Shouldn't that be Jaylen?
IT has been terrible the last two 4th quarters
IT has been terrible the last two 4th quarters
Teams are more prepared for IT in the 4th. quarter lately. He needs to start creating for others more, to get pressure off himself.
HOW IS THAT NOT A FOUL ON TUCKER ON IT?!
Young over Brown?
Ainge do you regret not trading for Serge Ibaka now??? ::) ::) ::)
This is going to be a very bad loss if it happens.
The team also misses Bradley a lot.
I HATE SMALL BALL....trading buckets.
This is going to be a very bad loss if it happens.
The team also misses Bradley a lot.
It's not Bradley it's ainges lack of upgrade. We got out rebounded and out hustled and they keyed in on IT. Welcome to the playoffs
Ask yourself, with Cousins in the midst would this game be this close?
Lack of upgrade where? Trading for a guy who can rebound and play 15 mins a a game? Bradley would help.This is going to be a very bad loss if it happens.
The team also misses Bradley a lot.
It's not Bradley it's ainges lack of upgrade. We got out rebounded and out hustled and they keyed in on IT. Welcome to the playoffs
OMG they really didn't overturn that call? Didn't that clearly go off of Derozan's leg??
Oh, another board that Horford couldn't get to..
This is how you beat IT in the playoffs.
HAHAHAHAHA WOOOOOOOOO GOOD GAME GUYS
Ask yourself, with Cousins in the midst would this game be this close?
Not even.
Lack of upgrade where? Trading for a guy who can rebound and play 15 mins a a game? Bradley would help.This is going to be a very bad loss if it happens.
The team also misses Bradley a lot.
It's not Bradley it's ainges lack of upgrade. We got out rebounded and out hustled and they keyed in on IT. Welcome to the playoffs
Raps are out executing the Celtics. Great close out by them.
This is how you beat IT in the playoffs.
When Bradley is injured, sure.
Ask yourself, with Cousins in the midst would this game be this close?
Not even.
Rather than gloat, it makes me sad.
Well deserved win for Toronto. Isaiah struggled in the 4th.
At least James Young played well.
Ask yourself, with Cousins in the midst would this game be this close?
Not even.
Rather than gloat, it makes me sad.
Didn't Cousins lose by 30 points last night?
Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
Fair enough, I agree. He couldn't guard DeRozan all night but neither could anyone else.Well deserved win for Toronto. Isaiah struggled in the 4th.
At least James Young played well.
Jaylen played great.
Lack of upgrade where? Trading for a guy who can rebound and play 15 mins a a game? Bradley would help.This is going to be a very bad loss if it happens.
The team also misses Bradley a lot.
It's not Bradley it's ainges lack of upgrade. We got out rebounded and out hustled and they keyed in on IT. Welcome to the playoffs
Its seriously dumbfounding how people can say that any rebounder playing for 15 mins a game would help us more than Bradley would.
Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
good thing about not doing any deals, we still have smart and brown
Sitting smart for Rozier to start the 4th was stupid
Pj tucker...another ainge Miss with 9 rebounds. I hate being right
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
Well, just a preview of what's going to happen in the playoffs.
Pj tucker...another ainge Miss with 9 rebounds. I hate being right
You're not right. Confirmation bias lol. We aren't like the Raptors who are pressed into making moves to contend now. They don't have many outs like we do.
Also, Terrence Jones, who is a better player than Tucker, is available.
Sitting smart for Rozier to start the 4th was stupid
Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
Here's the game in a nutshell.
They aggressively trapped IT and we had no idea what to do.
We refused to aggressively trap DeRozen.
It's just that simple.
Mike
Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Pj tucker...another ainge Miss with 9 rebounds. I hate being right
You're not right. Confirmation bias lol. We aren't like the Raptors who are pressed into making moves to contend now. They don't have many outs like we do.
Also, Terrence Jones, who is a better player than Tucker, is available.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Ask yourself, with Cousins in the midst would this game be this close?
Not even.
Rather than gloat, it makes me sad.
Didn't Cousins lose by 30 points last night?
The usual loser's deflection. Last time i checked, Cousins didn't play for the Celtics.
a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
People are having knee jerk reactions.
The Celtics played pretty good tonight and I honestly the Raptors just hit everything down the stretch aided by some real home cooking.
a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
IF. Smh
a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
Ibaka would have been a rental. You do not spend assets to rent. You spend assets to buy.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Ibaka. I think we legitimately have a chance of beating Cleveland with Ibaka. We get AB back and add Ibaka, that's a legitimate chance to get to the finals, and it only would've cost something like Rozier, Zeller, and the Memphis or Clippers pick. But Danny is irrationally high on Rozier.
What is holding us back right now is twofold: not having AB for his scoring and being the third guard in our rotation and not having that one extra big to play. This lineup would seriously challenge Cleveland:
PG: IT, Smart
SG: AB, Green
SF: Crowder, Brown
PF: Ibaka, KO/JJ
C: Horford, Amir
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
IF. Smh
If what? We are getting top 4 picks in the next two drafts as the worst case.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
IF. Smh
If what? We are getting top 4 picks in the next two drafts as the worst case.
a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Ibaka. I think we legitimately have a chance of beating Cleveland with Ibaka. We get AB back and add Ibaka, that's a legitimate chance to get to the finals, and it only would've cost something like Rozier, Zeller, and the Memphis or Clippers pick. But Danny is irrationally high on Rozier.
What is holding us back right now is twofold: not having AB for his scoring and being the third guard in our rotation and not having that one extra big to play. This lineup would seriously challenge Cleveland:
PG: IT, Smart
SG: AB, Green
SF: Crowder, Brown
PF: Ibaka, KO/JJ
C: Horford, Amir
Riiiight. Let's fire Ainge. Problem solved.What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
How that working for the timberwolves or kings? Would be great if you had a GM that traded for vet help or a coach that played the rookies to make them better. But they'll rot on the bench so the scrubs that earned their spot can play because ya know, that's the Celtic way :P
Wow, We are still 2nd in the East with the top chance for the #1 pick in the draft and people are bummed out we didn't get PJ Tucker so we can beat the Raptors in a regular season game?
Faux contenders? Is that an oxymoron? What would legitimately be the point of that.a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Ibaka. I think we legitimately have a chance of beating Cleveland with Ibaka. We get AB back and add Ibaka, that's a legitimate chance to get to the finals, and it only would've cost something like Rozier, Zeller, and the Memphis or Clippers pick. But Danny is irrationally high on Rozier.
What is holding us back right now is twofold: not having AB for his scoring and being the third guard in our rotation and not having that one extra big to play. This lineup would seriously challenge Cleveland:
PG: IT, Smart
SG: AB, Green
SF: Crowder, Brown
PF: Ibaka, KO/JJ
C: Horford, Amir
This whole "not commit to the present but not fully commit to the future" crap is just totally asinine to me. We either need to pick a focus or actually use some of our lesser assets and make us at least a faux contender right now. Rozier and the Memphis pick are the price to pay for someone like Ibaka, and you wouldn't even have to resign him this summer. Just renounce his Bird rights and sign Griffin, Hayward, or whoever else you have your sights set on if it doesn't work out the rest of the year.
People are having knee jerk reactions.
The Celtics played pretty good tonight and I honestly the Raptors just hit everything down the stretch aided by some real home cooking.
That's the way I saw it, plus Jaylen had a nice game as did Smart.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
How that working for the timberwolves or kings? Would be great if you had a GM that traded for vet help or a coach that played the rookies to make them better. But they'll rot on the bench so the scrubs that earned their spot can play because ya know, that's the Celtic way :P
Are either of those teams in second place in the East? We also will have better draft picks than either of them. Your comparing apples to basketballs!
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Bad Celtics loss. It's hard to accept that they didn't try to improve the bench at the deadline when they have 240 picks.
Riiiight. Let's fire Ainge. Problem solved.What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Al Horford ........ 8 pts. & 5 rbs. in one of the biggest games of the season @ 25 M per, no less.
Wow, We are still 2nd in the East with the top chance for the #1 pick in the draft and people are bummed out we didn't get PJ Tucker so we can beat the Raptors in a regular season game?
Number 2 lol. Thee seeding **** is conditional at best. You really think we can beat the Raps or Wizards in 7 games? Lol. Ok.
Al Horford ........ 8 pts. & 5 rbs. in one of the biggest games of the season @ 25 M per, no less.
Faux contenders? Is that an oxymoron? What would legitimately be the point of that.a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Ibaka. I think we legitimately have a chance of beating Cleveland with Ibaka. We get AB back and add Ibaka, that's a legitimate chance to get to the finals, and it only would've cost something like Rozier, Zeller, and the Memphis or Clippers pick. But Danny is irrationally high on Rozier.
What is holding us back right now is twofold: not having AB for his scoring and being the third guard in our rotation and not having that one extra big to play. This lineup would seriously challenge Cleveland:
PG: IT, Smart
SG: AB, Green
SF: Crowder, Brown
PF: Ibaka, KO/JJ
C: Horford, Amir
This whole "not commit to the present but not fully commit to the future" crap is just totally asinine to me. We either need to pick a focus or actually use some of our lesser assets and make us at least a faux contender right now. Rozier and the Memphis pick are the price to pay for someone like Ibaka, and you wouldn't even have to resign him this summer. Just renounce his Bird rights and sign Griffin, Hayward, or whoever else you have your sights set on if it doesn't work out the rest of the year.
Riiiight. Let's fire Ainge. Problem solved.What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
You may not fire him but hold his azz accountable. Ppl are even afraid to do that.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
How that working for the timberwolves or kings? Would be great if you had a GM that traded for vet help or a coach that played the rookies to make them better. But they'll rot on the bench so the scrubs that earned their spot can play because ya know, that's the Celtic way :P
Are either of those teams in second place in the East? We also will have better draft picks than either of them. Your comparing apples to basketballs!
What's your point? What's second place and draft picks gonna do when your match up terribly against your opponent?
Wow, We are still 2nd in the East with the top chance for the #1 pick in the draft and people are bummed out we didn't get PJ Tucker so we can beat the Raptors in a regular season game?
Number 2 lol. Thee seeding **** is conditional at best. You really think we can beat the Raps or Wizards in 7 games? Lol. Ok
Yes, I do. I don't know if it will happen but it could. If injuries play a part we could be in the finals and we have a bunch of good picks and Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart. I couldn't be happier with this very quick but not over rebuild. Anyone here remember the Celtics before Ainge became GM?
Lol, you're cute :D
Wow, We are still 2nd in the East with the top chance for the #1 pick in the draft and people are bummed out we didn't get PJ Tucker so we can beat the Raptors in a regular season game?
Number 2 lol. Thee seeding **** is conditional at best. You really think we can beat the Raps or Wizards in 7 games? Lol. Ok
Yes, I do. I don't know if it will happen but it could. If injuries play a part we could be in the finals and we have a bunch of good picks and Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart. I couldn't be happier with this very quick but not over rebuild. Anyone here remember the Celtics before Ainge became GM?
Lol, you're cute :D
I didn't think this was some kind of dating site...
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
How that working for the timberwolves or kings? Would be great if you had a GM that traded for vet help or a coach that played the rookies to make them better. But they'll rot on the bench so the scrubs that earned their spot can play because ya know, that's the Celtic way :P
Are either of those teams in second place in the East? We also will have better draft picks than either of them. Your comparing apples to basketballs!
What's your point? What's second place and draft picks gonna do when your match up terribly against your opponent?
We are setting up to win tittles not to beat the Raptors in February.
Even with DeMar DeRozan back the Celtics would barely lose. Definitely Avery Bradley is missed here.
But seriously, when you are up 17 points you need to continue building the momentum.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
Really? No improvement if we get a top 4 pick two years running?
How that working for the timberwolves or kings? Would be great if you had a GM that traded for vet help or a coach that played the rookies to make them better. But they'll rot on the bench so the scrubs that earned their spot can play because ya know, that's the Celtic way :P
Are either of those teams in second place in the East? We also will have better draft picks than either of them. Your comparing apples to basketballs!
What's your point? What's second place and draft picks gonna do when your match up terribly against your opponent?
We are setting up to win tittles not to beat the Raptors in February.
Whew, there for a minute I thought the raptors might actually be in the playoffs with us
Even with DeMar DeRozan back the Celtics would barely lose. Definitely Avery Bradley is missed here.
But seriously, when you are up 17 points you need to continue building the momentum.
What will be underrated by almost everyone here was IT's stupid retaliation face-slap against Derozan.
That was the beginning of the end of this game. IT has one major flaw - when you disrespect him physically, he gets petty. And he took himself out of the game mentally after that.
@ByJayKing
Stevens pointed out the obvious: Tucker and Ibaka made a big difference letting Toronto go "small" while keeping physicality.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
I guess insulting other Celtics fans with crude, offensive statements is the new norm. Pathetic. I am embarrassed to root for the same team as some who take pleasure in calling others with differing opinions morons. Take a long look in the mirror someday soon. The reflection I see is sickening.
Quote@ByJayKing
Stevens pointed out the obvious: Tucker and Ibaka made a big difference letting Toronto go "small" while keeping physicality.
Why can't we get players like that...
This wasn't the best game for Stevens.
When are you going start demanding at least 10 shots from Horford?
@AdamHimmelsbach 7m7 minutes ago
Horford is asked if he needs more than 5 shots in a game like this. "I think so...there's no question."
Even with DeMar DeRozan back the Celtics would barely lose. Definitely Avery Bradley is missed here.
But seriously, when you are up 17 points you need to continue building the momentum.
What will be underrated by almost everyone here was IT's stupid retaliation face-slap against Derozan.
That was the beginning of the end of this game. IT has one major flaw - when you disrespect him physically, he gets petty. And he took himself out of the game mentally after that.
Jesus Christ, Horford is so bad on PnR defense. Just completely left Derozan open there.
What is sad and pathetic is that these guys gave almost their all. They put up defensive effort they haven't this season. And we still lost. This is basically the revelation of what is to come in the playoffs.
Morons on this board needs to shut tha **** up. I'm looking at Danny Ainge aplologist morons. Here is your future. How is that moral victory? Taste good?
This is not the team you will see in 2 years.
If we don't get rid of Ainge, this is the type of team i'd see in green in 7 years. Morons don't see past what is right in front of them. I'm glad i'm not one of those.
I guess insulting other Celtics fans with crude, offensive statements is the new norm. Pathetic. I am embarrassed to root for the same team as some who take pleasure in calling others with differing opinions morons. Take a long look in the mirror someday soon. The reflection I see is sickening.
When i'm the minority around here who sees truth for truth and had the courage to stand on my two feet and hold up the mirror to legions while still professing my love for the only basketball team i ever love, you've got to give me credit. I've tried to be nice and cordial and make them see how ****ed up things are but they don't,...**** that.
I criticise the Celtics because i love it and because i'm that big a fan. We have a standard here and i'm holding up its mirrors. Deal with it.
Quote@ByJayKing
Stevens pointed out the obvious: Tucker and Ibaka made a big difference letting Toronto go "small" while keeping physicality.
Why can't we get players like that...
Quote@ByJayKing
Stevens pointed out the obvious: Tucker and Ibaka made a big difference letting Toronto go "small" while keeping physicality.
Why can't we get players like that...
Because we're not having one last roll of the dice at contending with a 31 year old Kyle Lowry by trading all our available picks at the deadline.
Where the **** is Avery Bradley?
Seriously.
This wasn't the best game for Stevens.
When are you going start demanding at least 10 shots from Horford?
Horford agrees....Quote@AdamHimmelsbach 7m7 minutes ago
Horford is asked if he needs more than 5 shots in a game like this. "I think so...there's no question."
Jesus Christ, Horford is so bad on PnR defense. Just completely left Derozan open there.
It's okay, though, cuz he makes up for it with his rebounding. Oh wait ...
This wasn't the best game for Stevens.
When are you going start demanding at least 10 shots from Horford?
Horford agrees....Quote@AdamHimmelsbach 7m7 minutes ago
Horford is asked if he needs more than 5 shots in a game like this. "I think so...there's no question."
I would also say that this ITs fault too.
that's purely a guess on your part that C's would have only had to part with that.a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Ibaka. I think we legitimately have a chance of beating Cleveland with Ibaka. We get AB back and add Ibaka, that's a legitimate chance to get to the finals, and it only would've cost something like Rozier, Zeller, and the Memphis or Clippers pick. But Danny is irrationally high on Rozier.
What is holding us back right now is twofold: not having AB for his scoring and being the third guard in our rotation and not having that one extra big to play. This lineup would seriously challenge Cleveland:
PG: IT, Smart
SG: AB, Green
SF: Crowder, Brown
PF: Ibaka, KO/JJ
C: Horford, Amir
This wasn't the best game for Stevens.
When are you going start demanding at least 10 shots from Horford?
Horford agrees....Quote@AdamHimmelsbach 7m7 minutes ago
Horford is asked if he needs more than 5 shots in a game like this. "I think so...there's no question."
I would also say that this ITs fault too.
Certainly Stevens is at fault for many issues tonight, and IT was a big reason we lost, too.
But Horford is one of the leaders of this team, so he needs to demand the ball more instead of letting IT go out there and chuck up crap all fourth quarter long.
Many of us have been saying this type of basketball isn't going to be sustainable or work in the playoffs, and now the chickens are coming home to roost when the game starts getting serious.
Quote@ByJayKing
Stevens pointed out the obvious: Tucker and Ibaka made a big difference letting Toronto go "small" while keeping physicality.
Why can't we get players like that...
Because we're not having one last roll of the dice at contending with a 31 year old Kyle Lowry by trading all our available picks at the deadline.
All our available picks? Thought PJ cost two seconds? Hmmm....
Missed the entire 2nd half, but got worried towards end of the first. 2nd half summary from anyone? TP awaits.
Where the **** is Avery Bradley?
Seriously.
You do realize our one all star played tonite and theirs was out? But yea Bradley woulda made the difference :o
Missed the entire 2nd half, but got worried towards end of the first. 2nd half summary from anyone? TP awaits.
Derozan can't be stopped; Tucker makes a whole bunch of defensive plays.
Missed the entire 2nd half, but got worried towards end of the first. 2nd half summary from anyone? TP awaits.
Derozan can't be stopped; Tucker makes a whole bunch of defensive plays.
Where the **** is Avery Bradley?
Seriously.
You do realize our one all star played tonite and theirs was out? But yea Bradley woulda made the difference :o
Was my question not legitimate?
They said we were healthy and yet Bradley didnt play.
that's purely a guess on your part that C's would have only had to part with that.a rental of who exactly? who is the miracle player that could be had for less than Brooklyn picks or gutting the core of the team that would make us significantly better where we actually contend --> because that's the only point in 'renting' a player.Celtics management obviously didnt care about this season success, but atleast we still have 100 draft picks to stash in europe these next few years.Well, you're at least half right. It's not just about this season.
I understand we dont want to give away the brooklyn picks.
but we could have upgraded easily using some of our other picks, even if it is for a possible rental
Ibaka. I think we legitimately have a chance of beating Cleveland with Ibaka. We get AB back and add Ibaka, that's a legitimate chance to get to the finals, and it only would've cost something like Rozier, Zeller, and the Memphis or Clippers pick. But Danny is irrationally high on Rozier.
What is holding us back right now is twofold: not having AB for his scoring and being the third guard in our rotation and not having that one extra big to play. This lineup would seriously challenge Cleveland:
PG: IT, Smart
SG: AB, Green
SF: Crowder, Brown
PF: Ibaka, KO/JJ
C: Horford, Amir
I would have liked to get Ibaka but we'll see how he works out for Toronto the rest of the season. C's had problems with the whole Toronto team, not just Ibaka and if we had him, he wouldn't have stopped Derozan at all. wouldn't have stopped IT from trying to play hero ball either
Multiple sources tell CelticsBlog that the Celtics and Magic had discussed an Ibaka deal, but the Celtics were not willing to include Terry Rozier.
Missed the entire 2nd half, but got worried towards end of the first. 2nd half summary from anyone? TP awaits.
"P.J. Tucker got them going. That's what he does. He's the definition of a tough guy." - @Celtics Isaiah Thomas. #Celticstalk
Al Horford: "P.J. Tucker...He’s a guy people are sleeping on the impact he’s gonna have on this team."
Horford: "The ball can’t stick. That’s the biggest thing.When that happens I feel like offense gets very stagnant & we’re very predictable."
Brad Stevens: "We can’t let a loose ball bounce in front of us and not dive on it, which happened on a couple of different occasions."
Horford is asked if he needs more than 5 shots in a game like this. "I think so...there's no question."
Seems like a lot of finger pointing tonight after this loss.
At Ainge (for not getting someone like a Tucker):Quote"P.J. Tucker got them going. That's what he does. He's the definition of a tough guy." - @Celtics Isaiah Thomas. #CelticstalkQuoteAl Horford: "P.J. Tucker...He’s a guy people are sleeping on the impact he’s gonna have on this team."
At IT for his bad decision-making and shot selection in the 4th:QuoteHorford: "The ball can’t stick. That’s the biggest thing.When that happens I feel like offense gets very stagnant & we’re very predictable."
At Horford for his lack of going for rebounds:QuoteBrad Stevens: "We can’t let a loose ball bounce in front of us and not dive on it, which happened on a couple of different occasions."
On IT/Brad not getting Al the ball more for shots:QuoteHorford is asked if he needs more than 5 shots in a game like this. "I think so...there's no question."
Missed the entire 2nd half, but got worried towards end of the first. 2nd half summary from anyone? TP awaits.
Derozan can't be stopped; Tucker makes a whole bunch of defensive plays.