Kyrie will have his hands full with Kemba tonight. Who scores more?Feel like Kemba will score more, but Kyrie will get more assists and defensive numbers. Should be fun
I feel like Jaylen's the one that should have been benched, but I can see Stevens' logic in having Gordon run the 2nd unit rather than Terry. What will be interesting will be who will be on the floor at the end if it's a close game.
Yeah, his ego seems much more suited to it than JBI feel like Jaylen's the one that should have been benched, but I can see Stevens' logic in having Gordon run the 2nd unit rather than Terry. What will be interesting will be who will be on the floor at the end if it's a close game.
Hayward also pubicly said that he's okay coming off the bench recently, which may have played a role
I like the spacing and ball movement of this unitLike Scal said, having a proper interior presence (which Al simply isn't) is so different
I like the spacing and ball movement of this unitLike Scal said, having a proper interior presence (which Al simply isn't) is so different
Gah, Baynes' hands are my only complaint with him
You're not wrong, he just has a tendency to boggle passes out of shots, which frustrates meGah, Baynes' hands are my only complaint with him
I don't think his hands are bad, but he gets a lot of bail out passes that are unexpected and a bit low for a guy that size. He's good with passes that he expects and/or are a lot higher
I like the spacing and ball movement of this unitLike Scal said, having a proper interior presence (which Al simply isn't) is so different
Baynes way too trigger happy. Already has 4 shots.All his shots have been fine except that stupid triple. Hate that it's gone from two 3pt attempts per-36 in the playoffs to five attempts per-36 this season. He's averaging more 3pt attempts per minute than Jayson Tatum is. So stupid
Hayward!
Kemba averaging 28.7/6.1/4.5 on .46/.38/.86 shooting this year. Guy has been incredible. Gonna be interested to see hw we defend himSuch a shame that his talent is so wasted in Charlotte. Seems like a good guy
BUTTERFINGERS TONIGHT! :( >:( >:( >:( >:(
;DBUTTERFINGERS TONIGHT! :( >:( >:( >:( >:(
MMMMM BUTTERFINGERS..... ;D
celtics 1-5 from 3 point land. but still down only 2 points.
celtics much more aggressive going into the paint. i like that change by CBS in the offense.
ok lets go on a nice 10-0 run here boysyes, a tp for the optimism. ;D
Not watching, but are we basically phasing out Rozier with this rotation?
Dunk that, Hayward!
Ha, it definitely doesDunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
Not watching, but are we basically phasing out Rozier with this rotation?
I love Theis' energy
At least Theis likes to dunk.
Our defense completely unraveled with our bench unit.
Ha, it definitely doesDunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
Not watching, but are we basically phasing out Rozier with this rotation?
He just came in, so I doubt it
Dunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
Ha, it definitely doesDunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
The bench players should hold up signs "Dunk That" and "Attack the Rim". They clearly need the reminders.
Yabu would be perfect for this roleHa, it definitely doesDunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
The bench players should hold up signs "Dunk That" and "Attack the Rim". They clearly need the reminders.
Dunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
maybe i can develop make em DUNK epi pens?
or some PAINT anti virus epi pens?
hey are you allergic to the paint? so are we try this !
Yabu would be perfect for this roleHa, it definitely doesDunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
The bench players should hold up signs "Dunk That" and "Attack the Rim". They clearly need the reminders.
DUNK BY THEIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Dunk that, Hayward!
Dunk that, needs to be the new team motto....
maybe i can develop make em DUNK epi pens?
or some PAINT anti virus epi pens?
hey are you allergic to the paint? so are we try this !
NICE!
so I missed everything so far. so Brad changed the starting lineup Baynes in for Gordon?
so I missed everything so far. so Brad changed the starting lineup Baynes in for Gordon?
ok answered my own Q.
Smart has 2 triples. Uh oh
That is just not a double dribble...
Finally Terry hitting shots
Finally Terry hitting shots
He's better off the ball.
Finally Terry hitting shots
He's better off the ball.
Finally Terry hitting shots
He's better off the ball.
he just bricked one
ok back to rim noioiw
Never mind. He just took a more classic Rozier shot off the offensive rebound, lol. Boot himFinally Terry hitting shots
He's better off the ball.
Much better. He's a shooting guard in a point guards body...
do some PNR with THEIS like last year and smart
I hate the pull up shots by TatumYep. Make or miss it's such a bad shot
Kyrie is good.He's very good
Kyrie is good.
Kyrie is good.He's very good
weird seeing Tony Parker in another uniform instead of the Spurs
Walker torching us like always (at least it seems that way)
kyrie cannot guard walker effectively. when smart was on walker he did not score the same way.Walker torching us like always (at least it seems that way)
yup
Kemba picking up right where he left off
kyrie cannot guard walker effectively. when smart was on walker he did not score the same way.Walker torching us like always (at least it seems that way)
yup
celts need to finish strong this half.
These travel calls are killing me!
These travel calls are killing me!
(https://media.giphy.com/media/8kqrtQiz9YqnS/giphy.gif)Kemba picking up right where he left off
He's prettay, prettay, prettay, prettay good
The like the Celtics pushing it!
They're so stupid. They don't call the travels that actually give the offensive player an unfair advantage over the defenceThese travel calls are killing me!
I hate those travel calls before the dribble. Meanwhile, the NBA allows some guys 5 steps after picking up the dribble.
The like the Celtics pushing it!
The like the Celtics pushing it!
ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
The like the Celtics pushing it!
ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
They're so stupid. They don't call the travels that actually give the offensive player an unfair advantage over the defenceThese travel calls are killing me!
I hate those travel calls before the dribble. Meanwhile, the NBA allows some guys 5 steps after picking up the dribble.
Much, much better flow to our offense so far tonight, despite all the unforced turnovers from our clumsiness.
Much, much better flow to our offense so far tonight, despite all the unforced turnovers from our clumsiness.
I like the rotations tonight. I think this will pay off.
I like the rotations tonight. I think this will pay off.
Me too
(https://i.imgur.com/fOAJliS.jpg)I like the rotations tonight. I think this will pay off.
Me too
Tommy likes it too. As he said, "The attitude is totally different."
(https://i.imgur.com/fOAJliS.jpg)I like the rotations tonight. I think this will pay off.
Me too
Tommy likes it too. As he said, "The attitude is totally different."
(https://i.imgur.com/fOAJliS.jpg)I like the rotations tonight. I think this will pay off.
Me too
Tommy likes it too. As he said, "The attitude is totally different."
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/83/8383ca257c679eb6b666ffa664d8f3acb8f77ad19d24b9e0806f81e487ff865d.jpg)
Who would've expected Smart to be on fire
It's very refreshingWho would've expected Smart to be on fire
He’s taken smart threes not dumb ones
Who would've expected Smart to be on fire
Another great aggressive move by Brown there
Another great aggressive move by Brown thereSo much better when he does that instead of the early shot-clock 3's
Jaylen seems to have remembered how to drive to the rim finally
2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.i know. twice the celtics did not box out. :P
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.What is SD?
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.i know. twice the celtics did not box out. :P
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
Standard definition vs high definition2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.What is SD?
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
I know. It was sarcasm lolStandard definition vs high definition2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.What is SD?
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
Ohhh, lol. TPI know. It was sarcasm lolStandard definition vs high definition2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.What is SD?
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?
Smart heat checking now
its not much better in HD I can tell you that at leastStandard definition vs high definition2 offensive put-backs for Charlotte. Ugly.What is SD?
Uniforms are not contrasting enough for me -- maybe HD it's better, but with my SD I am having trouble noticing which team is getting the boards.
NICE drive by Jaylen. That's twice.
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?
You are seeing why though, they are just shooting 3's now
14 fouls on the C's
6 on the Hornets
I call BS on that.
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?most of them have been clear drives to the basket with no contact
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?
You are seeing why though, they are just shooting 3's now
Now but in the 1st half they kept going into the paint and still got nothing....
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?
You are seeing why though, they are just shooting 3's now
Now but in the 1st half they kept going into the paint and still got nothing....
They were almost all easy buckets in the 1st, dunks to Theis and Horford, open drives. I didnt see fouls.
14 fouls on the C's
6 on the Hornets
I call BS on that.
IMO you are wrong. Its almost obvious by the last 4 minutes, 3's galore, while Charlotte going to basket and penetrating.
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?most of them have been clear drives to the basket with no contact
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?
You are seeing why though, they are just shooting 3's now
Now but in the 1st half they kept going into the paint and still got nothing....
They were almost all easy buckets in the 1st, dunks to Theis and Horford, open drives. I didnt see fouls.
Put on your green googles, man! ;D
Marcus shooting over Parker like he's not there.
14 fouls on the C's
6 on the Hornets
I call BS on that.
IMO you are wrong. Its almost obvious by the last 4 minutes, 3's galore, while Charlotte going to basket and penetrating.
We've taken 9 less 3's than they have and we've been driving to the rim too. I recall at least two of Brown's layups where contact was made and could have been an and-1.
Our rotating to the perimeter when they drive and kick out needs to be better. We’ve left a lot of shooters open at the 3 point line through poor rotating
Really weird seeing him play for this garbage teamMarcus shooting over Parker like he's not there.
He's not. He's a shadow at this point....
that shot by terry was AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWFUUUUUUUUUUUL
How can we only have 4 free throws through 3 quarters with all the paint play?
You are seeing why though, they are just shooting 3's now
Now but in the 1st half they kept going into the paint and still got nothing....
They were almost all easy buckets in the 1st, dunks to Theis and Horford, open drives. I didnt see fouls.
Put on your green googles, man! ;D
but I DONT WANT TO
that shot by terry was AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWFUUUUUUUUUUUL
Terrible. I don’t mind 3s that come within the flow of the offense but that 3 was abysmal
Kyrie is on fireIt's near the end of the game, so it's his time to shine
Now that’s a good open three from Kyrie.
(Mind you if he had missed it it would’ve become a bad three :laugh: :angel: )
Not really a great play to end the quarter on
14 fouls on the C's
6 on the Hornets
I call BS on that.
IMO you are wrong. Its almost obvious by the last 4 minutes, 3's galore, while Charlotte going to basket and penetrating.
We've taken 9 less 3's than they have and we've been driving to the rim too. I recall at least two of Brown's layups where contact was made and could have been an and-1.
Im watching the game, how are you going to tell me what I am seeing. Total 3's doesn't matter when you are just asking for fouls for nothing.
As I said, I didnt see any blatant non whistle calls. Both sides probably could have gotten 1 or 2 extra foul calls down low.
Right now Celtics are resorting to shooting 3's
BrilliantSomewhat unbelievable sometimes
Hayward has been cold from deep. Would rather he try and build from the inside out
It's Kyrie's team right now.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS
RUN RUN RUN AND RUN MORE!!!!!!!!!
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS
RUN RUN RUN AND RUN MORE!!!!!!!!!
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's been great finding guys lately. Racked up big assist numbers as well as points.It's Kyrie's team right now.
It's Kyrie's (flat) world, and we're just living in it
so uh, who else just got a heart attack just now?
so uh, who else just got a heart attack just now?
Nice play by Hernangomez. And again.Cant believe the Knicks gave up on that guy
I think the fact that Gordon took no damage will be good for him
Nice play by Hernangomez. And again.Cant believe the Knicks gave up on that guy
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?They've been called for one this quarter I think
I think the fact that Gordon took no damage will be good for him
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?They've been called for one this quarter I think
It's not the fact that it's blatant. It's the inconsistency of the officiating. Players take 3 step layups, and small guards get away with what Morris did because their steps are less conspicuous. Just bad officiating yet again.Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Are you watching? Two plays ago.
Morris was blatant
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Has Charlotte been called for any travels, or is it just us?
Are you watching? Two plays ago.
Morris was blatant
DONT LET KEMBA BEAT USthis is the key now. charlotte will just feed the ball to walker. celtics have to stop him.
DONT LET KEMBA BEAT US
Theis finaly getting minutes he deserves
Theis finaly getting minutes he deserves
Bring Kyrie back in ASAPTerrible rotations. Loss of this lead is on Brad
Blew a 10 pt lead in 3 minutes. Just awful.
Blew a 10 pt lead in 3 minutes. Just awful.
Bring Kyrie back in ASAP
Theis finaly getting minutes he deserves
I'm just glad he looks healthy. Seems to be moving well. I hope that foot injury isn't having significant lingering effects.
Theis finaly getting minutes he deserves
I'm just glad he looks healthy. Seems to be moving well. I hope that foot injury isn't having significant lingering effects.
He's moving much better than he did in the first few games.
DOES NAYONE KNOW HOW TO ROLL TO RIM?????????
Thought Cs got away with a soft call there
Kemba looking like he might go supernova
SOMEBODY HACK KEMBA
Kemba looking like he might go supernovaWhy is that ever decent scorer in the league seems to go off against us this season?
That's what happens when you go all the way to the basket instead of pulling up, Tatum!
SOMEBODY HACK KEMBA
there you go
as predicted, stop walker the celtics win. if not, maybe not.
Wonder if CBS regrets mysteriously benching our best player yet
Wonder if CBS regrets mysteriously benching our best player yet
We’ve got to stop the Hornets building momentum we need a stop after these free throws
Kemba looking like he might go supernovaWhy is that ever decent scorer in the league seems to go off against us this season?
Hey look, losing to another one man performance. Where have I seen that before?
Kemba looking like he might go supernovaWhy is that ever decent scorer in the league seems to go off against us this season?
He dropped 60 last game. He might be a little better than decent.
Pull Hayward and put Baynes in.
Kemba looking like he might go supernovaWhy is that ever decent scorer in the league seems to go off against us this season?
Hey look, losing to another one man performance. Where have I seen that before?
At least it's to an actual offensive juggernaut in Walker, rather than a Joe Ingles or TJ Warren.
2nd chance points after we inevitably miss our shotsPull Hayward and put Baynes in.
No. Baynes was getting torched on switches.
Kemba just destroying Cs now>:( >:( >:(
Scal just said Walker vs Smart was a great matchup. Smart's getting torched.
WALKER WITH ANOTHER 3
PUT SOMEONE ELSE ON HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
This is a game where I miss Bradley....
Scal just said Walker vs Smart was a great matchup. Smart's getting torched.Great matchup for the Hornets
Scal just said Walker vs Smart was a great matchup. Smart's getting torched.
smart is getting destroyed
Scal just said Walker vs Smart was a great matchup. Smart's getting torched.not really, the last couple of 3 pointers by walker was after a pick on smart.
I wouldn't mind seeing Brown instead of Hayward. Brown was playing well.
this one is another loss folks..we are officially a fringe playoff team.Lol, alright there
GET THE EFFING REBOUND! Average Al killing us on the offensive boards once again.
I wouldn't mind seeing Brown instead of Hayward. Brown was playing well.
team is trash
Cheetah ike Kemba .
I legitimately don't know what this team's problem is.
I legitimately don't know what this team's problem is.
I legitimately don't know what this team's problem is.
Energy....
Why Brad is sticking with Hayward is perplexing. He hasn't been doing much this quarter.He and Al have killed us tonight, yet they're both out there. Stubborn coaching
Another game another dispointment
Why Brad is sticking with Hayward is perplexing. He hasn't been doing much this quarter.
I legitimately don't know what this team's problem is.
Terrible rotations, players not knowing their roles and maybe inflated egos, especially with the young guys.
Another game another dispointmentmaybe, but still some time left. they can still pull this one out.
It's almost as if they have a long relationship and a history of trusting one another :oWhy Brad is sticking with Hayward is perplexing. He hasn't been doing much this quarter.
Brad and GH are soulmates...can't you tell.
I legitimately don't know what this team's problem is.
Terrible rotations, players not knowing their roles and maybe inflated egos, especially with the young guys.
terrible rotations reminds me of doc rivers in game 7 of finals 2010 ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Another game another dispointment
Down 3 with 48 seconds left. Not exactly over.
wow, haryward is 1-6.
I don't think Brown played at all in the 4th quarterwow, haryward is 1-6.
Brown is 4-6....
Another game another dispointment
Down 3 with 48 seconds left. Not exactly over.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
I don't think Brown played at all in the 4th quarterwow, haryward is 1-6.
Brown is 4-6....
but it was the bench that brought the team back in the second quarter. not unreasonable to think they might do it twice.When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
Pretty much.
ugh
can we just trade for davis now?
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
How is the hardest playing player on this team Kyrie? Night after night. He has the least to prove.
but it was the bench that brought the team back in the second quarter. not unreasonable to think they might do it twice.When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
Pretty much.
our out of timeout plays have been disappointing this season
wow, haryward is 1-6.
Got a feeling he's going to be p---ed. On the other hand he hasn't played well all season.I don't think Brown played at all in the 4th quarterwow, haryward is 1-6.
Brown is 4-6....
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
He's great at micromanaging minutes and icing his own players.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
He's great at micromanaging minutes and icing his own players.
How is the hardest playing player on this team Kyrie? Night after night. He has the least to prove.
Cant overstate how much of an awful loss this is. Team looked lost on the 4th. At some point, the pressure needs to be put on Stevens. I think he shares the largest burden of the team's under-performance this season so far.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
He's great at micromanaging minutes and icing his own players.
pure suicide
Why did Jaylen get only 19 minutes?
Hayward with 30?
Why did Jaylen get only 19 minutes?
Hayward with 30?
Bad coaching, my friend. I'm sure me saying that will annoy a lot of people. And as much as I like Brad, I really don't think there's any other way to put it.
Worst loss of the season?
Cant overstate how much of an awful loss this is. Team looked lost on the 4th. At some point, the pressure needs to be put on Stevens. I think he shares the largest burden of the team's under-performance this season so far.
Worst loss of the season?No. They fought but sucked
one more loss and we are a.500 team....wow.Gotta stop the rot. Somehow...
and all most all experts out there predicted we'd be leading the East easily.
what should have been a 15-4 team is currently 9-8...go figure this out Brad.
Your boy Hayward is trash and so is Average freaking Al.
And Brown has officially become Brad's dog poop.
6th seed here we come....
well, nothing going in at the end. open shots, but missing.
tough loss, but tps to everyone to lessen the pain. ;D
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
Worst loss of the season?
Tell me I'm wrong but I remember us up like 8 and flying along and Brad pulled Kyrie. Is this not what happened?We are a bad team with one good player right now.
I think that's a bit of an overreaction. We've overachieved and improved literally every season under Brad. Might want to wait more than a quarter of the season before we call for his job.When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Worst loss of the season?
Not by far. That’s a bit of an overreaction ;D
We broke down at critical periods, that point in the 4th where the momentum started to swing and Kebba hit some insane shots
Utah x2 and Orlando were worse IMO
Very much a winnable game - tossed away because the wrong guys were in their the final 6 minutes. Coach stubbornly sticks with Hayward who provided nothing helpful to the cause. Crappy team defense. It was pretty bad.Worst loss of the season?
Not by far. That’s a bit of an overreaction ;D
We broke down at critical periods, that point in the 4th where the momentum started to swing and Kebba hit some insane shots
Utah x2 and Orlando were worse IMO
I'm not that upset about this loss. I've come to terms with the fact that this team just isn't very good right now.I like your confidence , not sure where it’s coming from.
I think we'll be a force come playoff time. Nobody is going to want to play us, I'll tell you that. But I could not envision looking worse than we have so far this season.
this i agree with. hayward made some great passes, but brown would have been more effective.When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
this i agree with. hayward made some great passes, but brown would have been more effective.When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
as for coaching being a "complete failure" ha ha ha...this place wouldnt be CS without a post-loss overreaction. ;D
it might come from the celtics not making 3 pointers at their career rates. hayward is still MIA on offense. with either of those problems are removed the celtics could very well be sitting at 12-4 right now.I'm not that upset about this loss. I've come to terms with the fact that this team just isn't very good right now.I like your confidence , not sure where it’s coming from.
I think we'll be a force come playoff time. Nobody is going to want to play us, I'll tell you that. But I could not envision looking worse than we have so far this season.
sorry if it was brutal. that is never my intent.this i agree with. hayward made some great passes, but brown would have been more effective.When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
as for coaching being a "complete failure" ha ha ha...this place wouldnt be CS without a post-loss overreaction. ;D
I know I am overreacting but that was brutal....
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
I'm not that upset about this loss. I've come to terms with the fact that this team just isn't very good right now.
I think we'll be a force come playoff time. Nobody is going to want to play us, I'll tell you that. But I could not envision looking worse than we have so far this season.
it might come from the celtics not making 3 pointers at their career rates. hayward is still MIA on offense. with either of those problems are removed the celtics could very well be sitting at 12-4 right now.I'm not that upset about this loss. I've come to terms with the fact that this team just isn't very good right now.I like your confidence , not sure where it’s coming from.
I think we'll be a force come playoff time. Nobody is going to want to play us, I'll tell you that. But I could not envision looking worse than we have so far this season.
Where's KG when we need him? :'(When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
Why did Jaylen get only 19 minutes?
Hayward with 30?
Bad coaching, my friend. I'm sure me saying that will annoy a lot of people. And as much as I like Brad, I really don't think there's any other way to put it.
Yeah, everyone can't play 28 minutes a game Brad!!
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
Anyone saw CB article today “GH is back on form”?Mega jinx, lol
Picked a bad day for that.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
I’m not sure what to say about this one.They're one game over .500. They've been torched defensively by multiple players - granted good ones but it's happening far too often. How good defensively can they actually be? They have trouble stopping decent teams.
I don’t think the usual “no offensive identity/chemistry” complaint applies tonight. We scored 112 and shot 50% from the field. Still not hitting as much as we should from 3, but still... 112 should get it done.
But the defense, which has been our saving grace this season, was the opposite tonight. Can’t give up 117 to freaking Charlotte. And we’re becoming a common victim of scoring guards. Booker. Murray. Kemba. If that happens once or twice, it’s a fluke. Now it’s becoming a trend.
Frustrating.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
You feel Brad should be replaced? With who? And a year after we were 1 game away from the finals and 2 years from making the ECF?
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
Good point! A fast long defender might work...
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
Good point! A fast long defender might work...
Because he looked so good on him when he was switched in the first half........
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
We were up 10 in the 4th with 9 min left.Right before a certain star point guard of ours was benched
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
Good point! A fast long defender might work...
Because he looked so good on him when he was switched in the first half........
Weren't we ahead in the 1st half?
Marcus Smart team worst -12
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
Came to ask about this. Only was able to tune in in the 4th. Looks like Brown didn't play the last 15 minutes or so, and only played 19 total. His box score stats look good for his minutes, but only Baynes and Theis played less. So what was up with Brown tonight, did he not hustle, or miss some defense assignments, or something?
Actually is he in the dog house? Every regular starter, including Hayward, has multiple 30+ minute games over the last 6 games, except for Brown.
Theis was especially good as a rim rolling big. Hornets had no answerMarcus Smart team worst -12
The plus players were: Theis, Rozier, Irving, and Brown. They all played under 20 minutes except Kyrie.
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
Good point! A fast long defender might work...
Because he looked so good on him when he was switched in the first half........
Weren't we ahead in the 1st half?
It was a back and forth game in the 1st half too. Selective memory is ripe around these parts.
I don't enjoy losing, but i'm not sure the narrative that this is the worst loss of the season and Jaylen could've saved us is the hill we should be dying on.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
No, the fact that we're still getting inconsistent effort from guys shows that Brad is not getting to his players.
And none of this even touches on the fact that Brad's in-game decision-making is subpar and his rotations are arbitrary with no logical basis, which is a problem he has dealt with since Day 1 in 2014. It doesn't matter how genius is he in his preparation, it's all for naught if he's simply incapable of making sound in-game decisions or adjusting to the other team.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
Came to ask about this. Only was able to tune in in the 4th. Looks like Brown didn't play the last 15 minutes or so, and only played 19 total. His box score stats look good for his minutes, but only Baynes and Theis played less. So what was up with Brown tonight, did he not hustle, or miss some defense assignments, or something?
Actually is he in the dog house? Every regular starter, including Hayward, has multiple 30+ minute games over the last 6 games, except for Brown.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
You feel Brad should be replaced? With who? And a year after we were 1 game away from the finals and 2 years from making the ECF?
I don't know if he should be replaced... yet. But he does clearly need some pressure put on him, as he's largely operated free from scrutiny in the press and everywhere else.
Look, he might just not be a coach that can manage this level of talent and egos, which quite honestly wouldn't surprise me given his character. Simply put - he's too nice. I don't think you can try to be everyone's friend and try to equally distribute the playing time like Brad is clearly trying to do.
But if we're still playing this type of inconsistent ball with inconsistent effort and terrible rotations, yeah, I'll be onboard with switching coaches. But for now Brad at least needs some pressure put on him to figure this out, because this is a giant waste of talent as it is right now.
Maybe we should have tried Jaylen on Kemba to give him more length to get over.
Good point! A fast long defender might work...
Because he looked so good on him when he was switched in the first half........
Weren't we ahead in the 1st half?
It was a back and forth game in the 1st half too. Selective memory is ripe around these parts.
I don't enjoy losing, but i'm not sure the narrative that this is the worst loss of the season and Jaylen could've saved us is the hill we should be dying on.
We were ahead 56-54 at the half. We also gained a point in the 3rd.
In addition to Kyrie's comments about wanting a veteran who knows what it takes, and how guys aren't playing their role, it all seems quite [dang]ing for our guysWhen Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
No, the fact that we're still getting inconsistent effort from guys shows that Brad is not getting to his players.
And none of this even touches on the fact that Brad's in-game decision-making is subpar and his rotations are arbitrary with no logical basis, which is a problem he has dealt with since Day 1 in 2014. It doesn't matter how genius is he in his preparation, it's all for naught if he's simply incapable of making sound in-game decisions or adjusting to the other team.
And at what point do we hold players accountable? It's interesting that the guy with the ring and an understanding of what it takes to win is showing up to start the season, while the guys that have been christened the next coming without earning it have struggled.
The reality is that they choked the game away offensively. Up 98-88 with 9 min left in the 4th, and they scored 6 more points in the NEXT 5 MINUTES. You cannot play like that if you want to be win games in the NBA.
And let me be one of the first to say that Horford is a major problem right now.
In addition to Kyrie's comments about wanting a veteran who knows what it takes, and how guys aren't playing their role, it all seems quite [dang]ing for our guysWhen Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
No, the fact that we're still getting inconsistent effort from guys shows that Brad is not getting to his players.
And none of this even touches on the fact that Brad's in-game decision-making is subpar and his rotations are arbitrary with no logical basis, which is a problem he has dealt with since Day 1 in 2014. It doesn't matter how genius is he in his preparation, it's all for naught if he's simply incapable of making sound in-game decisions or adjusting to the other team.
And at what point do we hold players accountable? It's interesting that the guy with the ring and an understanding of what it takes to win is showing up to start the season, while the guys that have been christened the next coming without earning it have struggled.
Rozier +6
Smart -12
Should have played Rozier more
Rozier +6
Smart -12
Should have played Rozier more
Lol context is hard, huh?
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
No, the fact that we're still getting inconsistent effort from guys shows that Brad is not getting to his players.
And none of this even touches on the fact that Brad's in-game decision-making is subpar and his rotations are arbitrary with no logical basis, which is a problem he has dealt with since Day 1 in 2014. It doesn't matter how genius is he in his preparation, it's all for naught if he's simply incapable of making sound in-game decisions or adjusting to the other team.
When Brad pulled Kyrie in the 4th, that was game...
That and insisting on gimpy Hayward down the stretch instead of Brown when Brown actually showed some initiative and intensity today. There's like no logic or consistency with him.
When does Brad start getting murmurs about the hot seat? Seriously. NBA coaches are a dime a dozen. You don't get this type of stacked talent on one team all the time. If nice guy Brad isn't getting it done, we can't afford wasting this season with him not motivating players and making inexplicable rotation decisions costing us games. That's just asking Kyrie to leave next year.
People can think this is a hot take all they want, but it's unequivocally clear that the coaching staff has been a complete failure top to bottom this year, which is a major part of our struggles due to lack of preparation and inept in-game decision-making. Someone else can do the job if Brad can't, because it's looking more and more likely that Brad is more of a "maximizer" coach that can't actually manage this level of talent.
Yeah. This is a hot take.
Just because Brad isn't breaking chairs on the sideline, it doesn't mean he's not getting into his players. He's called this team out for settling for 2's, he's benched Tatum (for a quarter at least), he's called out their mental toughness, he's changed the starting lineup. At the end of the day, players have to execute. He can't secure rebounds for Al. He can't pull Rozier's head of his butt, he can't guard Kemba. At some point, there needs to be a players only meeting and guys have to step up.
No, the fact that we're still getting inconsistent effort from guys shows that Brad is not getting to his players.
And none of this even touches on the fact that Brad's in-game decision-making is subpar and his rotations are arbitrary with no logical basis, which is a problem he has dealt with since Day 1 in 2014. It doesn't matter how genius is he in his preparation, it's all for naught if he's simply incapable of making sound in-game decisions or adjusting to the other team.
And at what point do we hold players accountable? It's interesting that the guy with the ring and an understanding of what it takes to win is showing up to start the season, while the guys that have been christened the next coming without earning it have struggled.
Rozier +6
Smart -12
Should have played Rozier more
Lol context is hard, huh?
I am being a bit sarcastic. It's for those +/- lovers.
Smart played a very good offensive game today.
His defense wasn't up to his standard although not completely to blame.
But the +/- is FACTUAL here.
The reality is that they choked the game away offensively. Up 98-88 with 9 min left in the 4th, and they scored 6 more points in the NEXT 5 MINUTES. You cannot play like that if you want to be win games in the NBA.you are not even close to being the first. when ever al has a bad game, a herd of posters say this. then al plays well.
And let me be one of the first to say that Horford is a major problem right now.
The reality is that they choked the game away offensively. Up 98-88 with 9 min left in the 4th, and they scored 6 more points in the NEXT 5 MINUTES. You cannot play like that if you want to be win games in the NBA.you are not even close to being the first. when ever al has a bad game, a herd of posters say this. then al plays well.
And let me be one of the first to say that Horford is a major problem right now.
So Brad made the right decision by benching Hayward, but proceeded to sabotage himself by playing Hayward over Brown in crunch time? ::) He's not ready yet...especially when we could've used Brown on Kemba.There are so many line up things I dont get. Having Kyrie and tatum out for extended time. Having baynes start over Hayward then still somehow play him over thirty minutes when it was clear he didnt have it tonight. Not play Rozier or Brown over 20 minutes when they are both having effective nights. Not maybe trying to switch Brown onto kemba when he was roasting Smart. And to be clear, Smart was playing great defense. Kemba just couldnt be stopped. the point is try something diffferent, let guys playing well play more. Less hayward untill he is closer to 100%
Which was what I was calling for a long time, Hayward off the bench as a sixth man averaging 23-28 MPG. But you know the educated Celtics fans who scream that we couldn't bench a max player who's SOOOO much better than our players ::)So Brad made the right decision by benching Hayward, but proceeded to sabotage himself by playing Hayward over Brown in crunch time? ::) He's not ready yet...especially when we could've used Brown on Kemba.There are so many line up things I dont get. Having Kyrie and tatum out for extended time. Having baynes start over Hayward then still somehow play him over thirty minutes when it was clear he didnt have it tonight. Not play Rozier or Brown over 20 minutes when they are both having effective nights. Not maybe trying to switch Brown onto kemba when he was roasting Smart. And to be clear, Smart was playing great defense. Kemba just couldnt be stopped. the point is try something diffferent, let guys playing well play more. Less hayward untill he is closer to 100%
Which was what I was calling for a long time, Hayward off the bench as a sixth man averaging 23-28 MPG. But you know the educated Celtics fans who scream that we couldn't bench a max player who's SOOOO much better than our players ::)So Brad made the right decision by benching Hayward, but proceeded to sabotage himself by playing Hayward over Brown in crunch time? ::) He's not ready yet...especially when we could've used Brown on Kemba.There are so many line up things I dont get. Having Kyrie and tatum out for extended time. Having baynes start over Hayward then still somehow play him over thirty minutes when it was clear he didnt have it tonight. Not play Rozier or Brown over 20 minutes when they are both having effective nights. Not maybe trying to switch Brown onto kemba when he was roasting Smart. And to be clear, Smart was playing great defense. Kemba just couldnt be stopped. the point is try something diffferent, let guys playing well play more. Less hayward untill he is closer to 100%
Only problem is Al's good games have been far less common this seasonThe reality is that they choked the game away offensively. Up 98-88 with 9 min left in the 4th, and they scored 6 more points in the NEXT 5 MINUTES. You cannot play like that if you want to be win games in the NBA.you are not even close to being the first. when ever al has a bad game, a herd of posters say this. then al plays well.
And let me be one of the first to say that Horford is a major problem right now.
Kemba was just incredibly hot tonight but C's just folded down the stretch. reaching the point in the season where Brad has got to stop experimenting with line-ups and rotations and get down to making this work. too much talent on this roster for this team to be so bad.
almost to the point of wondering if the C's would have been better without Hayward returning this season --> without having to fit him in, would Tatum, Brown and Rozier continued their improvements from last season to this one?
when he is back to being the guy he was his last year in Utah.
How did Kemba score 43? Isnt that the 3rd PG to recently score 40+ on our stout defense? I dont get it.
How did Kemba score 43? Isnt that the 3rd PG to recently score 40+ on our stout defense? I dont get it.Even other guys, like Ingles and TJ Warren have lit us up. Very weird
How did Kemba score 43? Isnt that the 3rd PG to recently score 40+ on our stout defense? I dont get it.
He is totally in a zone right now and didn't miss anything. He is also just too fast for anyone on our team. Surprisingly, Smart played some pretty good defense on him but it didn't matter.
Every game we have someone on the other team that just torches us. We just aren't that good. We are the 7 seed right now. Our effort last night was good. I liked the new rotations but our defense is not good if we can't stop a player from scoring 21 in the 4th quarter alone. I thought maybe they should have played Jaylen a little more at least defensively on Kemba to make him deal with more length but even that probably wouldn't have mattered. And because we had to spend so much attention and energy on Kemba, they were getting offensive rebounds and 2nd and 3rd opportunities on misses. And when 55 year old Tony Parker can torch us with two consecutive jumpers late in the 4th - it's over.
How did Kemba score 43? Isnt that the 3rd PG to recently score 40+ on our stout defense? I dont get it.Even other guys, like Ingles and TJ Warren have lit us up. Very weird