Thunder (52-23) at Celtics (59-16) Game #76 4/3/24

[ozgod]

I was kind of hoping it would be a close game since we haven't been tested all that often in close games, but you can't blame them for shooting 40% and stopping the other team from shooting above 20% I guess 

[Who]

Interesting on reddit:  This is Boston's 16th 25-point win of the season, the most in NBA history. The Bucks (1970-71, 1971-72) and the Spurs (2015-16) each had 15.

Wow.

Great Bucks team. I wish they had more games of them available.

[Vermont Green]

I was kind of hoping it would be a close game since we haven't been tested all that often in close games, but you can't blame them for shooting 40% and stopping the other team from shooting above 20% I guess 

You didn't get a close game, but this game did accomplish other things.  This was the playoff rotation (until garbage time).  We have not been able to run the full playoff rotation for quite a while.

The odd thing was that the starters were -5 in 9.6 minutes.  They clearly weren't clicking.  They need time on the court together.  The line up that rocked last night was Horford, Porzingis, Brown, White, Holiday.  They were +18 in 6 minutes in the 4th quarter.  Brown led that charge with Tatum sitting.  Also of note is that this is a 2-big unit.

[celticinorlando]

I would like to see a full line up maybe three more times this regular season (kings, at Bucks and Knicks). Starting Sunday vs Portland, rest some guys like they were doing before this last road trip. Staggering guys each night seemed to be a good way.

[Phantom255x]

I would just keep Jaylen out for a few games. He said himself he's dealing with a "strain" on his hand, that's not something to be stupid about with the best record wrapped up with 6 games to go. Same with Porzingis, keep him bubblewrapped. At this point the only two games I'd want to play as much as our guys is probably SAC on Friday, and MIL next week. But if Jaylen needs the time, let him sit and rest that hand. I already expect next week's Knicks game to mostly be one of those boring games with multiple guys sitting out for both teams. Maybe NY is playing for some seeding but that's about it. It's also a B2B stretch for the C's.

[Phantom255x]

On a side note, I LOVED OKC's orange jerseys yesterday

[Neurotic Guy]

I would just keep Jaylen out for a few games. He said himself he's dealing with a "strain" on his hand, that's not something to be stupid about with the best record wrapped up with 6 games to go. Same with Porzingis, keep him bubblewrapped. At this point the only two games I'd want to play as much as our guys is probably SAC on Friday, and MIL next week. But if Jaylen needs the time, let him sit and rest that hand. I already expect next week's Knicks game to mostly be one of those boring games with multiple guys sitting out for both teams. Maybe NY is playing for some seeding but that's about it. It's also a B2B stretch for the C's.

Yes. KP especially. He’s the wild card - adds so much depth/versatility to this team.Got to keep him healthy. Also a well-rested Al is huge weapon and a tired Al can be detrimental.  Got to go into the playoffs with both healthy and rested.

JB had a rough first three quarters yesterday but a great 4th. If hand needs to heal, heal it. Ride Payton, Sam, Oshae, X, Luke, Q, Svi, Jayden.