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Title: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 26, 2017, 09:19:10 PM
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Atlanta Hawks (32-26) at Boston Celtics (38-21)
Monday, February 27, 2017
7:30 PM ET
Game #60, Home Game #29
TV:  CSNNE, FSSE, NBA-LP 754(DTV)/ 755(xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 92.9 FM The Game
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/2.0/sect/statscube/players/large/isaiah_thomas.png) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/2.0/sect/statscube/players/large/dennis_schroder.png)
Isaiah Thomas vs Dennis Schroder

Shooting Guard
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Jaylen Brown vs Kent Bazemore

Small Forward
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Jae Crowder  vs  Thabo Sefolosha

Power Forward
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Al Horford  vs  Paul Millsap 

Center
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Amir Johnson vs Dwight Howard

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Celtics Reserves
Gerald Green
Terry Rozier
Jonas Jerebko
Kelly Olynyk
Demetrius Jackson
James Young
Tyler Zeller
Jaylen Brown

Injuries
Avery Bradley (Achilles) game time decision
Gerald Green  (heel) day to day

Head Coach

Brad Stevens 
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Hawks Reserves
Malcolm Delaney
Mike Dunleavy, Jr.
Kris Humphries
Mike Muscala
Taurean Prince
DeAndre Bembry
Ryan Kelly
Ersan Ilyasova
Tim Hardaway, Jr

Injuries
None

Head Coach
Mike Budenholzer

Game Notes
The Celtics return home from a 2 game road trip to face the Atlanta Hawks.  The Celtics lead the series 1-0 so far this season, winning 103-101 on January 13th.  Isaiah Thomas hit the game winner with 2 seconds left and Paul Millsap missed a heave at the buzzer to end the game.  They will face each other once more in Atlanta on April 6. 

The Celtics are playing in back to back games, having played in Detroit on Sunday night.  Atlanta last played on Saturday when they lost to the Magic 105-86.  The Celtics have prided themselves on playing well in back to back games and are 9-4 on the second night of back to back games and 3-1 when the games are road/home. 

Last season the Hawks won the series 3-1 with the Celtics winning the first game in Boston and then losing the final 3 meetings of the regular season.  The Celtics also faced the Haws in the first round of the playoffs, which the Hawks won 4-2. The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games while the Hawks are 5-5 in their last 10.  The Celtics are 20-8 at home while the Hawks are 16-13 on the road. 

The Hawks is another team that improved itself when they acquired Ersan Ilyasova from the 76ers at the trade deadline.  They also added Ryan Kelly and Lamar Patterson from the D-League.  Ilyasova has given the Celtics problems this season playing for the Sixers averaging 19.5 points against the Celtics this season. 

Kelly played seven games, all starts, for the Celtics affiliate Red Claws where he averaged 27.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 35.8 minutes.   Patterson played 28 games, including 27 starts, and averaged 24.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 35.8 minutes for the Reno Big Horns. And just like that, the Hawks waived Patterson on Sunday.   

Atlanta has no injuries to report at the time of this writing.   Avery Bradley is very close to returning to the Celtics' lineup.  He has participated in portions of practice and in the pre game warmups before the Pistons game and reportedly feels great.  He will be a game time decision once again.  Gerald Green is also a game time decision with a heel injury. 

Standings Reset
The standings in the East are still up for grabs with several teams bunched up in the middle.  The Celtics pull to within 3 of the idle Cavs.  With a Celtics win and a Wizards loss, the Celtics are now 3 games ahead of the Wizards.  Toronto also won and remain 3 games behind the Celtics.  The Celtics are 5.5 games ahead of the Hawks.  The Raptors are also playing back to back and are at the Knicks. 

Key Matchups
(http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3213.png&w=230&h=185) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/2.0/sect/statscube/players/large/paul_millsap.png)
Al Horford  vs  Paul Millsap 
Millsap is averaging 18.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 steals per game.     Horford should know Millsap's game well after playing with him in Atlanta for years.   Horford needs to stay with Millsap to keep him from having a big game. 

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/2.0/sect/statscube/players/large/isaiah_thomas.png) vs (http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/2.0/sect/statscube/players/large/dennis_schroder.png)
Isaiah Thomas vs Dennis Schroder
Schroder is averaging 17.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.  Even off the bench, Schroder was a problem for the Celtics in the playoffs.  He is a very good defender and so Isaiah will need to work harder to get his points in this game. 

Honorable Mention
Amir Johnson vs Dwight Howard
Howard is averaging 13.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks.  He will make getting to the basket difficult for the Celtics.  Amir has to somehow keep Howard off the boards and out of the paint.  Hopefully he will hit a couple of 3's and be able to pull Howard out to the perimeter. 

Keys to the Game
Play as a Team - The Celtics didn't get a star at the trade deadline and so they have to play harder as a team.  They have to move the ball and find the open man who then has to hit his shots.  More importantly they need to work as a team on defense and get stops and turn them into fast breaks.  They need to remember their theme from last year's playoffs that they are One Superstar and play like it. 

Take Care of the Ball - The Hawks are 9th in the league in steals with 8.3 per game.   The   The Hawks are 4th in the league in forcing turnovers with 15.3 per game, turning them into 16.5 points per game.  The Celtics have to make good passes and not allow the Hawks to get extra points off steals and turnovers.  If the Celtics get careless, the Hawks will make them pay. 

Rebound -  The Celtics have to make an extra effort to crash the glass and not give the Hawks extra possessions.  Howard and Milsap are tough on the boards and the Celtics need to box out and aggressively go after the rebounds as a team to avoid giving them second chance and fast break points.  The Hawks are 8th in the league with 13.6 second chance points per game.  This may be the biggest difference in these two teams.  The Celtics are  averaging 41.1 rebounds per game while the Hawks are averaging 44.1 rebounds per game.   

Defense
- Defense wins games.   The Hawks have players who can put points up in a hurry and the Celtics have to concentrate on defense to keep them from having big games.   Both of these teams pride themselves on playing tough defense.   The Celtics have to focus on playing tough lock down defense if they want to get a win.

Be Aggressive
- The Celtics must be the team that plays harder and that wants this win more.  They have to be aggressive in diving for loose balls, in going to the basket, in getting stops on the defensive end, and in going after rebounds.  They have to play harder and be more aggressive from start to finish.  Their best hope to beat the Hawks is to play harder from start to finish. 

X-Factors
Focus and Fatigue
-   The Celtics are playing on the second night of back to back games after being on the road and so fatigue and focus may be factors.  They have to come out focused on the game and on playing their best against a tough Atlanta team.   They have to concentrate on playing team ball and  stay focused throughout the game.  Staying focused may help them stave off fatigue from playing two nights in a row. 

Playing for Al - Every player likes to beat their former team.  The Celtics beat them the first time they played them and I'm sure he would love to get a win in this one and win the season series from them.  This should give the team added motivation if they needed any. 

Officiating - Officiating is always an x-factor.  The Celtics play best when the officials let them play and don't call a lot of ticky tack fouls for incidental contact.    Referees with an agenda are always a possibility as well.   But the Celtics can't let the officials take them out of their game with bad or ticky tack calls.   They have to play their game regardless of the way the game is called. 
 
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: ayer on February 26, 2017, 09:23:14 PM
Go Celtics...!!!!! another good thread
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 26, 2017, 09:23:33 PM
Second.

Dang, dang, dang, dang! >:( I miss d being first by what? 19 seconds? Congrats and a tp for Ayer.

Thanks flc. And thanks for the cute dogs at the top. That means the Celtics will be top dog in this game. ;D

Goooooooooooooo Celtics!  ;D

P.s. Flc, these threads are amazing. I love the commentary and the pix. So much work goes into them. Many, many thanks.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on February 26, 2017, 09:24:45 PM
asdfsdf

Hawks waived Lamar Patterson today = easy win tomorrow.   ;D

TP to FLCelts for mastering the art of efficiency.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: max215 on February 26, 2017, 09:25:57 PM
Go Celtics!!!!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 26, 2017, 09:31:37 PM
Hopefully a game against his old team will wake Al back up offensively. We really need his shot to be hitting in order to be successful.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 26, 2017, 09:36:19 PM
ops Gooooooooo O Celtics
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 26, 2017, 09:40:11 PM
A TP to ayer for being the first to post in the game thread and a TP to hwangjini_1 for always giving me a smile and for missing first just by seconds.   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!! 
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 27, 2017, 06:34:05 AM
Go Celts!! TP for FL.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 06:50:56 AM
Going to need to have that team rebound mentality again tonight to have a chance on the boards against Howard/Millsap.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 27, 2017, 07:29:03 AM
Nice write-up FlCelts. Please change date to 2/27/17 in title of thread.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/26/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 08:42:38 AM
Anytime will be good now Bradley...
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 27, 2017, 10:30:29 AM
Nice write-up FlCelts. Please change date to 2/27/17 in title of thread.

Done.  Thanks.  It's tough on back to backs trying to get the threads up quickly.  TP for catching that for me. 
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: makaveli on February 27, 2017, 10:51:42 AM
also, Jaylen Brown is in the starting lineup and the reserves
we lost to the bulls and the raptors, and almost to the pistons, it is time to really get back at playing that pre all star level.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: footey on February 27, 2017, 11:00:56 AM
Hoping Brad stops pulling the reigns on Jaylen after hot starts. Keep him in the game. Kid capable of 20 points a game with decent minutes, especially with other teams doubling IT.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 11:22:09 AM
TP FL -- great job as always
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: libermaniac on February 27, 2017, 12:00:40 PM
Not to nitpick, but you don't have Tim Hardaway Jr. on the reserves.  Probably because he just got sent back to the bench for this game.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Phantom255x on February 27, 2017, 12:33:39 PM
TP FLCeltsFan!

So should we expect AB tonight even on limited minutes, or no?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Rosco917 on February 27, 2017, 01:14:17 PM
Hoping Brad stops pulling the reigns on Jaylen after hot starts. Keep him in the game. Kid capable of 20 points a game with decent minutes, especially with other teams doubling IT.



This ^
Let him off the leash.

GO C's!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: saltlover on February 27, 2017, 01:16:00 PM
TP FLCeltsFan!

So should we expect AB tonight even on limited minutes, or no?

I wouldn't expect it, but it doesn't mean it isn't possible.

I do expect he'll see the court sometime this week.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 27, 2017, 01:16:31 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: OhioGreen on February 27, 2017, 01:36:55 PM
Always enjoy your write-ups FL! Thanks!
One point I must contend on your matchups, however, is where you say Shroeder is a very good defender.  His defense, in actuality, based on points allowed to opposing point guards, is the SECOND WORST in the league, with only IT being the WORSE!  They should have a field day against each other!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: saltlover on February 27, 2017, 01:45:37 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger

I'm not really certain of my opinion on him.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on February 27, 2017, 01:52:31 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger

I'm not really certain of my opinion on him.

It's a super position for cats like us.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 27, 2017, 01:52:52 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger

I'm not really certain of my opinion on him.
at this point I'm not sure if he is a NBA point guards or not.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 06:04:08 PM
Sounds like AB will be active but on a  minute restriction all week.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: saltlover on February 27, 2017, 06:07:56 PM
Welcome back AB!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 06:15:46 PM
https://twitter.com/Scott_Souza/status/836348484022304768

AB to start on a 15-20 minute restriction.

Not sure I like starting him right off, and I honestly might prefer Jaylen to keep starting with how well he's been playing and the extra size and versatility he brings the starting unit. But it's certainly great to see AB back. He'll really help out offense.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: greece66 on February 27, 2017, 06:28:34 PM
28th!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: bello_man09 on February 27, 2017, 06:28:42 PM
been enjoying jaylen in the starting line up.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: max215 on February 27, 2017, 06:32:11 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger

I'm not really certain of my opinion on him.

Lol TP.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 06:52:36 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger

He reminds me of Jackson on the Pistons ......giant eyeballs and red hot temper


They were better with Teague
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: positivitize on February 27, 2017, 07:23:15 PM
Let's go C's!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: BitterJim on February 27, 2017, 07:29:06 PM
AB is playing! Good to see him back, but I wonder how long it will take to shake the rust off
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 07:35:45 PM
AB is playing! Good to see him back, but I wonder how long it will take to shake the rust off

I'm sure he was getting nervous ,   Another month and He might have been in danger of losing his starting job.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 27, 2017, 07:37:06 PM
I really dislike Schrodinger

He reminds me of Jackson on the Pistons ......giant eyeballs and red hot temper


They were better with Teague
Yeah, much better
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 07:41:53 PM
I agree with not being able to stand Schroeder. He's a dirty, arrogant player without the reason to be.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 07:43:03 PM
AB!! Not missing a beat!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 27, 2017, 07:43:07 PM
Welcome back Ab!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 07:44:27 PM
Looks like AB haven't missed a beat
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 07:45:37 PM
Lots of swearing on the rebounds. LOL
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 07:46:20 PM
BIG AL! Hopefully this game gets him out of his shooting funk!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 27, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Great defensive play by IT
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 27, 2017, 07:49:26 PM
Celtics are playing too sloppy with the ball right now. Good timeout Brad
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 07:49:38 PM
You can tell AB hasn't played with this group in forever. Chemistry certainly isn't there.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 07:50:12 PM
Good to see Bradley back.  Surprised he's thrown right back into the starting unit than off the bench, but I guess his minutes will be limited anyway.

Meanwhile these turnovers are killing us.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: hpantazo on February 27, 2017, 07:50:25 PM
You can tell AB hasn't played with this group in forever. Chemistry certainly isn't there.

Nah..that's just Bradley's usual ball handling and overall feel for the game.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 07:50:52 PM
You can tell AB hasn't played with this group in forever. Chemistry certainly isn't there.

I'm missing Brown already  :blank:
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: positivitize on February 27, 2017, 07:51:01 PM
Uh oh. They Mic-ed up Marcus Smart....


=D
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 07:52:15 PM
You can tell AB hasn't played with this group in forever. Chemistry certainly isn't there.

I'm missing Brown already  :blank:

Me too but he'll be in soon.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 07:53:39 PM
C'mon, IT, stop this forcing crap!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 07:54:17 PM
C'mon, IT, stop this forcing crap!

Terrible play
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 27, 2017, 07:54:35 PM
Wow. Almost three minutes since the last Celtics score.  :(
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 07:55:38 PM
Brown 3
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 07:55:39 PM
What a play with that passing ending in a JB three!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 27, 2017, 07:55:45 PM
Beautiful play!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: max215 on February 27, 2017, 07:55:46 PM
WHAT A PLAY!!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 27, 2017, 07:56:06 PM
Brownbrownbrownbrownbrown!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Draft XIV on February 27, 2017, 07:56:56 PM
Amazing Play!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 07:56:56 PM
That's Celtics ball right there ...beautiful
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 07:57:02 PM
Jaylen for 3!!!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: CelticsFan166 on February 27, 2017, 07:58:08 PM
I cried a little. That was beautiful
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 07:58:22 PM
Running offense through Jaylen seems to be an option!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: The_Truth on February 27, 2017, 07:58:35 PM
JAYLEN BROWN
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: 2short on February 27, 2017, 07:59:24 PM
I cried a little. That was beautiful
Ball movement like that is so sweet to watch
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 07:59:36 PM
IT

Tuff shooting

Looks frustrated
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:00:39 PM
Nice, Brown!  Keep going to him in the post up!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:00:57 PM
Brown with another Kobe move
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:00:59 PM
Keep posting up Jaylen!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:01:36 PM
Brown with another Kobe move

The Kid is a joy to watch!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:01:53 PM
Kelly is worthless.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:02:12 PM
New York up 15 on the Raptors in the 2nd!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 27, 2017, 08:02:40 PM
Knock down those freethrows Brown!!! Also thats another shot fake Jaylen and a dunk at the rim
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:03:09 PM
New York up 15 on the Raptors in the 2nd!

Never trust the Knicks!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:03:19 PM
Brown with another Kobe move

The Kid is a joy to watch!

He has the Kobe ...drawing the foul deal down....LOL.....I can't wait to see him use it 10 times. Game ....against the Lakers ..LOL
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:04:23 PM
Boy, Kelly is just a bull in a china shop tonight, huh?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 08:04:29 PM
2nd foul for Kelly bumping into a player on a rebound
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:04:38 PM
Wow I thought KO was KO'd
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 27, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Olynyk how....
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:05:11 PM
I still say that if we can't get Griffin or Hayward this summer, Milsap would be an ideal consolation prize.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on February 27, 2017, 08:05:35 PM
Kelly's a little slap-happy tonight.  Reign it in, big guy.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:05:37 PM
New York up 15 on the Raptors in the 2nd!

Never trust the Knicks!

Words to live by!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 08:05:42 PM
I don't want Olynyk back with more than 10 million.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:06:30 PM
We did good I guess considering how out of form IT was
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:07:00 PM
Kelly's a little slap-happy tonight.  Reign it in, big guy.

And post up you big softy!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 27, 2017, 08:07:55 PM
I still say that if we can't get Griffin or Hayward this summer, Milsap would be an ideal consolation prize.

But I just don't know where he will get us? We still aren't beating Cavs with that core and he's old enough that we shouldn't be putting max money into him .
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 08:07:55 PM
I still say that if we can't get Griffin or Hayward this summer, Milsap would be an ideal consolation prize.
Hed fit really well but he is 32 and thats a big big contract.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:08:13 PM
New York up 15 on the Raptors in the 2nd!

Never trust the Knicks!

Words to live by!

Tattoo it to the bicep.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: max215 on February 27, 2017, 08:10:08 PM
Being able to see seems to make basketball easier.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:11:28 PM
Smart !
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:11:45 PM
Come on, Rozier.. I don't understand why you're still even playing with AB back now, probably due to his minutes restriction.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:11:54 PM
JJ without the mask is awesome!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 08:12:00 PM
Is IT 20 point strick going to end?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:13:11 PM
This offense sucks. Post up, please.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 08:14:18 PM
This forums servers are crazy slow lately , anyone else having issues?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 08:14:39 PM
Is IT 20 point strick going to end?
I bet he gets 20 tonight.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:14:44 PM
I still say that if we can't get Griffin or Hayward this summer, Milsap would be an ideal consolation prize.

But I just don't know where he will get us? We still aren't beating Cavs with that core and he's old enough that we shouldn't be putting max money into him .

What else are we going to do with the money? lol It's not like it'd be a trade that costs assets.

Seriously, though, if we don't spend it on one of those three, then more than likely we're just going to run it back with this same basic group, which I'm not a fan of. If we're just signing him with cap space, then you need to spend it somehow, and Milsap would be a significant upgrade for us.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:14:50 PM
This forums servers are crazy slow lately , anyone else having issues?

Awful
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:16:13 PM
Why are we going with this small guard lineup again?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 08:17:02 PM
Feels like we should be down a lot more than 4.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:17:12 PM
Stop chucking threes, Al!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:17:19 PM
Did Rozier just play some defense?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 27, 2017, 08:17:41 PM
We aint winning a ring with Horford.

Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: TomHeinsohn on February 27, 2017, 08:19:04 PM
Horford autocorrects to horrors.. Fitting?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:19:05 PM
We aint winning a ring with Horford.

What if we have 14 other players?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 08:19:06 PM
Horford just in a really bad funk. The C's need to get that guy back. I feel like he's just aiming at this point.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:20:05 PM
This forums servers are crazy slow lately , anyone else having issues?

Awful

Terrible.  I literally thought my Internet went out.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:22:10 PM
That "verticality" rule is so arbitrarily utilized.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 27, 2017, 08:24:04 PM
Man, playoffs is going to be brutal watching this team
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:24:17 PM
IT is having another tough night.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:26:09 PM
IT has to freaking pass those off and stop forcing it down low with this big team. He's 2-9 now due to all these forced shots.

He's absolutely killing us out there at the moment between his forced shots and 3 turnovers. STOP FORCING!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:28:24 PM
I just want some more Jaylen Brown!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 27, 2017, 08:28:59 PM
If you guys think IT can do what he did when the going gets tough and teams actually play defense you are nuts/
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:29:16 PM
And already getting outrebounded by 10, but Danny thinks we don't need another rebounder.  ;)
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:29:26 PM
I don't like this style of basketball.  It has been proven to win enough games to make the playoffs but not enough to win a playoff series.

Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 08:29:29 PM
Our 1st and 2nd options on offense are playing really poorly.  But we're still only down 4.  I guess I'll take it.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:30:46 PM
And already getting outrebounded by 10, but Danny thinks we don't need another rebounder.  ;)

Wouldn't want to give up an asset or give up the possibility to sign a max player. :P
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 08:31:17 PM
Missing way too many good looks.  Some of these have to fall eventually.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 27, 2017, 08:32:33 PM
If you guys think IT can do what he did when the going gets tough and teams actually play defense you are nuts/

Which is why Danny's inaction at the deadline is one of the worst decision he's ever made as a GM.  It'll affect us big time for years to come. 
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:32:55 PM
Another game of our "stars" losing the game for us.. Once again, at least Smart showed up to play.  ::)
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:34:31 PM
Being outrebounded by 12, and Howard already has 5 offensive rebounds. Naw, Danny, we don't need a rebounder. Better hope we get Bogut.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:34:36 PM
Where's Jaylen Brown?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Sketch5 on February 27, 2017, 08:35:06 PM
IT has to freaking pass those off and stop forcing it down low with this big team. He's 2-9 now due to all these forced shots.

He's absolutely killing us out there at the moment between his forced shots and 3 turnovers. STOP FORCING!!

I was going to say this. If he'd pass a few times out of the paint, it would open up the lane more for easier buckets.

Plus it get other guys going so their not so cold in the 4th.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 27, 2017, 08:35:39 PM
Howard just embarrassing Horford tonight.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 08:35:47 PM
Where's Jaylen Brown?

He needs all of Rozier's minutes.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:36:38 PM
Where's Jaylen Brown?

He needs all of Rozier's minutes.

At least.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:38:05 PM
Only down 4.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: positivitize on February 27, 2017, 08:39:04 PM
Where's Jaylen Brown?

Jaylen tweeked his ankle earlier. I think Stevens saw it and took him out almost directly after.

Hopefully he's okay.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 08:39:17 PM
Where's Jaylen Brown?

He needs all of Rozier's minutes.

At least.
couldnt agree more. Im in favor of a Rozier-free rotation.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 08:39:23 PM
We won't win this game playing with this level of emotion

Only Smart looks locked in.

IT sailing around in La La land.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 08:40:34 PM
We won't win this game playing with this level of emotion

Only Smart looks locked in.

IT sailing around in La La land.
has been true of far too many games this season.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 08:42:00 PM
Considering the way they played in that 2nd quarter, being down only 4 is like a small victory. They use need to play their game and they can beat ATL.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on February 27, 2017, 08:52:02 PM
Being outrebounded by 12, and Howard already has 5 offensive rebounds. Naw, Danny, we don't need a rebounder. Better hope we get Bogut.

I understand not wanting to sacrifice max cap space, but even a rental for picks we won't even be able to use would've been nice.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:52:56 PM
Bradley not starting the second half, probably to keep his minutes for later on if need be.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:54:03 PM
Man, Brown has that corner three down!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 08:54:43 PM
We won't win this game playing with this level of emotion

Only Smart looks locked in.

IT sailing around in La La land.

Didn't that win best picture?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:55:32 PM
Man, IT is absolutely killing us on both ends of the floor tonight. He's got to realize that it's not his night and he needs to get others involved.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 08:55:45 PM
Rare miss by Isaiah
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 08:56:23 PM
Man you can see just how strong Howard is on that foul.  He definitely could have fouled a lot harder than that too.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 08:58:37 PM
I don't think that's a flagrant. Isaiah was just too fast that Howard hit his neck.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 08:59:27 PM
Yeah, Howard didn't do anything wrong with that IT grab. So ridiculous. I don't even know what a flagrant is in the NBA anymore. It's so arbitrary and changes from game to game. 9 times out of 10 that's a flagrant foul any other game.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 08:59:39 PM
So after all the weak ass fouls the NBA calls as flagrants (See IT's "flagrant" on DeRozan the other night) they call a non-basketball play a common foul?

NBA officiating and its inconsistencies.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 09:00:06 PM
love it from big Al
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:00:23 PM
At least Horford ain't afraid to mix it up.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: TomHeinsohn on February 27, 2017, 09:00:26 PM
Love that foul by Al
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on February 27, 2017, 09:00:30 PM
Al just made up for his general suckage of late.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 27, 2017, 09:01:05 PM
Yeah, Howard didn't do anything wrong with that IT grab. So ridiculous. I don't even know what a flagrant is in the NBA anymore. It's so arbitrary and changes from game to game.

Howard gets the same treatment as Smart . ..

They could be angels and still be the NBA s whipping boys
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:01:08 PM
love it from big Al
Maybe this gets Al going on the offensive end.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 27, 2017, 09:01:14 PM
Now we gon whoop that azz
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on February 27, 2017, 09:01:31 PM
JAYLEN ALLEY OOP
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 09:01:45 PM
Brad drew that up out of the stoppage in play.  Nicely done.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Jaylen Brown!!!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
These refs have been so inconsistent that they've just lost control of this game. I don't understand how the officiating can be so incompetent and inconsistent.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ogaju on February 27, 2017, 09:03:47 PM
IT should have given JB another Alley Hoop on that one.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:04:56 PM
LOL @ Kelly stumbling down.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 27, 2017, 09:04:56 PM
Enough with the 1 on 3's.  It's fun when it works, but he's got to keep his teammates in the game and the defense honest.  Pass the dang ball.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 27, 2017, 09:05:57 PM
Kelly was on fire two weeks ago. Now he's a bum again.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:07:04 PM
Enough with the 1 on 3's.  It's fun when it works, but he's got to keep his teammates in the game and the defense honest.  Pass the dang ball.
agreed, too much hero ball.  yet again
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:07:37 PM
Brad needs to bench IT and settle him down. Forcing everything out there and hurting us. 3-16 now with 4 TOs.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
Enough with the 1 on 3's.  It's fun when it works, but he's got to keep his teammates in the game and the defense honest.  Pass the dang ball.

It's sad . I hate hero ball.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 27, 2017, 09:08:20 PM
Stop driving and forcing shots, IT.  You've been blocked all night.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:08:39 PM
KO - drives to the hoop and has an open layup only to throw it out to Brown for a missed 3.  I just don't get why that's not drilled out of their heads as a bad play
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:09:47 PM
Getting killed by another team's superior bigs, per usual.

But we're not going to upgrade, because Danny likes our current team, even though we have the softest big man rotation in the league.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:09:49 PM
Kelly was on fire two weeks ago. Now he's a bum again.

Sums up his whole career. I wouldn't invest good money in that type on consistency.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: footey on February 27, 2017, 09:09:49 PM
Jaylen has to pump fake and drive more when 3 is contested. Twice tonight he should have done that.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: saltlover on February 27, 2017, 09:09:49 PM
Brad needs to bench IT and settle him down. Forcing everything out there and hurting us. 3-16 now with 4 TOs.

But then we'd have no one to rebound!  :)
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 27, 2017, 09:09:49 PM
I hope we don't let this game get away from us
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: BlackCeltic on February 27, 2017, 09:10:27 PM
Jaylen just told Isaiah "Pass me the rock" lol
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Phantom255x on February 27, 2017, 09:10:58 PM
Man the Hawks are just a BAD match up for us..
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:10:58 PM
Brad needs to bench IT and settle him down. Forcing everything out there and hurting us. 3-16 now with 4 TOs.

But then we'd have no one to rebound!  :)

That's so sad that it's actually true tonight.  :(
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:11:01 PM
Getting killed by another team's superior bigs, per usual.

But we're not going to upgrade, because Danny likes our current team, even though we have the softest big man rotation in the league.

You should have seen them at practice. .. ::)
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 09:11:01 PM
We got lucky to win playing like trash yesterday.
Can we do it again?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:12:23 PM
Might be IT's worst game this year. Terrible offensively, and Schroeder is just taking him to town defensively.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:12:25 PM
What separate Pierce from IT as a scorer is he knows when to pass.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:12:25 PM
Getting killed by another team's superior bigs, per usual.

But we're not going to upgrade, because Danny likes our current team, even though we have the softest big man rotation in the league.
Not the real issue tonight. It's their shooting. 35% right now.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:12:49 PM
Jaylen Brown in the post? Too easy?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:13:48 PM
Getting killed by another team's superior bigs, per usual.

But we're not going to upgrade, because Danny likes our current team, even though we have the softest big man rotation in the league.
Not the real issue tonight. It's their shooting. 35% right now.

And lack of ball movement, especially with Isaiah taking ill advised shots.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:13:48 PM
I like to count the seconds that Jaylen Brown is wide open....
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:14:23 PM
bye bye stupid!!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:14:40 PM
Again, at least Smart and Jaylen came to play. Can't fault AB for not playing with his minutes restriction.

Good Lord, KO can't rebound for crap, but at least that offensive rebound led to Howard getting ejected lol
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:15:20 PM
Dwight Howard's stupidity just did us a huge favor
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:15:38 PM
Dumb Dwight. LOL
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:15:45 PM
Bye, bye DH!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:15:52 PM
He's a big dope!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: KG Living Legend on February 27, 2017, 09:16:01 PM

 ****! Get out of here Howard you Bum!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 27, 2017, 09:17:03 PM
Kelly, you are 7 feet tall.  No need to stop your move there. Third time tonight. Go Kelly, continue the move.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:17:42 PM
Come on Cbs. Get Jaylen back in!

Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:17:46 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: JOMVP on February 27, 2017, 09:17:50 PM
Is Dwight Howard the dumbest person to ever play basketball?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:18:22 PM
Kelly, you are 7 feet tall.  No need to stop your move there. Third time tonight. Go Kelly, continue the move.

He's playing softer than usual.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:19:38 PM
Is Dwight Howard the dumbest person to ever play basketball?

He's top 10 all time....
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:20:00 PM
Is Dwight Howard the dumbest person to ever play basketball?

Javale McGee might have him beat.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 27, 2017, 09:20:09 PM
Come on Cbs. Get Jaylen back in!

Game is definitely more fun to watch when the rookie's playing.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:20:14 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
When he gets another player who can create their own shot?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:21:30 PM
Come on Cbs. Get Jaylen back in!

Game is definitely more fun to watch when the rookie's playing.

He brings energy and excitement.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 09:22:12 PM
Brad needs to bench IT and settle him down. Forcing everything out there and hurting us. 3-16 now with 4 TOs.

It scores a lot but the reality is, get aggressive on him and he's garbge.  But this is the monster that's been allowed to be built.  Hero ball.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 09:22:28 PM
These refs blow.  How did you not call a foul for KO then call that weak foul for Milsap?  Garbage.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Chief on February 27, 2017, 09:22:37 PM
Ko, get off my team.

You no talent bum!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:22:41 PM
KO got robbed on that push from behind by Ilyasova, but he's just too soft to get those calls. Stop being a soft panzy all the time and maybe you get those calls. Terrible.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:23:08 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
When he gets another player who can create their own shot?
tonight he's creating inflated block stats for the other team.  passing the ball around might resolve both issues
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: OldSchoolDude on February 27, 2017, 09:24:25 PM
Brad needs to bench IT and settle him down. Forcing everything out there and hurting us. 3-16 now with 4 TOs.

These games are the reason Ainge is not passing up the opportunity to choose between a dynamic 6'6 or 6'5 PG. I cringe every time IT drive into the lane.  Yeah I cheer when he makes the shot but I still don't expect him to.  He has a hard time aginst skilled guards with size and he plays too much hero ball.  Yeah he's the hero more often than not but I see more of these games as he ages not less, so I'm firmly in the no Brinks truck camp.  Watch with howard out IT will have a big 4th quarter and finish with a bunch of points yet again masking the real problem with giving him a Max contact.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:24:25 PM
Wow, Refs really doing a number tonight.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 09:24:59 PM
These refs blow.  How did you not call a foul for KO then call that weak foul for Milsap?  Garbage.

When KO becomes a basketball player he'll get the calls
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:26:20 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
When he gets another player who can create their own shot?
tonight he's creating inflated block stats for the other team.  passing the ball around might resolve both issues

Yep. He can still penetrate and kick, which he should've done several times tonight instead of taking it amongst the trees.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:26:45 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Phantom255x on February 27, 2017, 09:27:09 PM
These refs blow.  How did you not call a foul for KO then call that weak foul for Milsap?  Garbage.

When KO becomes a basketball player he'll get the calls

Idk why but I LOL'd so hard at this...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: JOMVP on February 27, 2017, 09:27:21 PM
Team is going to put it together in the 4th and will win this by 8.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Phantom255x on February 27, 2017, 09:27:39 PM
If this is the kind of shooting we'll get against CLE on Wednesday...  :o
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:28:29 PM
Team is going to put it together in the 4th and will win this by 8.

Jaylen Brown time! ;D
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:28:29 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 09:28:56 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.
honestly its as much Thomas's fault as anyone elses. Hes taken 17 shots tonight and made 3. I understand that hes earned the right to shoot through his slumps and that if we had another scorer he might not have to be as aggressive, but its tough to blame 3/17 on teammates.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 09:29:11 PM
When is allstar brake over?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 09:30:50 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

Management created this.  Shoulda left it be 6th man and developed. Real team and not a one man show.  So much for putting team first.  No I in team but plenty in Isaiah  ::)
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:31:35 PM
got to admit, I've never been a fan of playing Jerebko at the 4.  we're even worse on the boards than normal when he's at PF
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:32:21 PM
Is this our worst shooting in the season?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: esel1000 on February 27, 2017, 09:32:49 PM
So glad I didn't go to this game...
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 09:33:04 PM
I don't understand why Rozier continues to get so much playing time.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:33:09 PM
Look Jaylen Brown can score. Give him the ball.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:33:10 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:33:13 PM
Why is freaking Rozier even playing at this point? This dude is straight up terrible.

And I'm not sure who has played worse tonight - IT or Al. Which is crazy, because those are our two supposed stars.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: JOMVP on February 27, 2017, 09:33:22 PM
Team is going to put it together in the 4th and will win this by 8.

Nevermind.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Monkhouse on February 27, 2017, 09:34:28 PM
Rozier cannot get over a pick. Rozier cannot get over a pick. Rozier cannot get over a pick. Rozier cannot get over a pick.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:34:30 PM
Someone needs to tell BS that Rozier is not a point guard.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:35:01 PM
Getting outrebounded by 16. But, once again, just another reminder that Danny said we didn't need another rebounder that might hurt this offense.

What's even worse is that the Raptors won tonight, too, so they'd just be two freaking games back of us now if we lose this.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:35:36 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.
honestly its as much Thomas's fault as anyone elses. Hes taken 17 shots tonight and made 3. I understand that hes earned the right to shoot through his slumps and that if we had another scorer he might not have to be as aggressive, but its tough to blame 3/17 on teammates.
He's having a bad shooting night no doubt and the past couple of games. But the rest of the team ain't helping either.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 27, 2017, 09:35:39 PM
we are about to get to that magic number of getting outrebounded by 20
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: esel1000 on February 27, 2017, 09:35:42 PM
Getting outrebounded by 16. But, once again, just another reminder that Danny said we didn't need another rebounder that might hurt this offense.

What's even worse is that the Raptors won tonight, too, so they'd just be two freaking games back of us now if we lose this.

Pray for Bogut
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:36:01 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
He needs to trust more his teammates. His selfishness could lead to this team's downfall. Like I said earlier, he needs to learn when to pass and when to take over. If his shots are not falling, play within the offense and stop forcing the issue.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 09:37:06 PM
Seller is in... white flag ?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:37:26 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
He needs to trust more his teammates. His selfishness could lead to this team's downfall. Like I said earlier, he needs to learn when to pass and when to take over. If his shots are not falling, play within the offense and stop forcing the issue.
Again, they are collectively shooting a shade over 30% tonight.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:38:04 PM
Bill Simmons isn't letting Danny off the hook for this deadline either.

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/836403799468040192

Quote
Trade deadline guys that would have helped the Celtics bench...

Noel
Tucker
Bogdanovic
Ibaka
Gibson
Lou Williams
Ilyasova
Anyone

But, no, let's hoard all of these lesser assets so that we can field a D-League team and an international team.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 09:38:21 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.
honestly its as much Thomas's fault as anyone elses. Hes taken 17 shots tonight and made 3. I understand that hes earned the right to shoot through his slumps and that if we had another scorer he might not have to be as aggressive, but its tough to blame 3/17 on teammates.
He's having a bad shooting night no doubt and the past couple of games. But the rest of the team ain't helping either.

We have two other decent players smart and brown and they are barely an option either because they get pulled out or IT hogs it
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 27, 2017, 09:38:31 PM
Pull Isaiah.  End the streak right now.  IT has 17.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:38:51 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
He needs to trust more his teammates. His selfishness could lead to this team's downfall. Like I said earlier, he needs to learn when to pass and when to take over. If his shots are not falling, play within the offense and stop forcing the issue.
Again, they are collectively shooting a shade over 30% tonight.

Maybe if IT get his teammates involved, they would gain rhythm. Being a blackhole ruins rhythm of the team as whole.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: kraidstar on February 27, 2017, 09:39:02 PM
we are about to get to that magic number of getting outrebounded by 20

To be fair, it's hard to win the rebounding battle when you're shooting 33%
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 27, 2017, 09:39:07 PM
Well, at least Brown continues to impress.  This dude is going to be a terror in transition.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:39:32 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
He needs to trust more his teammates. His selfishness could lead to this team's downfall. Like I said earlier, he needs to learn when to pass and when to take over. If his shots are not falling, play within the offense and stop forcing the issue.

Amen. All of this MVP candidate talk has went to his head and you can tell it has in the last half dozen games or so when he's started forcing way too often.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 09:39:35 PM
Bill Simmons isn't letting Danny off the hook for this deadline either.

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/836403799468040192

Quote
Trade deadline guys that would have helped the Celtics bench...

Noel
Tucker
Bogdanovic
Ibaka
Gibson
Lou Williams
Ilyasova
Anyone

But, no, let's hoard all of these lesser assets so that we can field a D-League team and an international team.

Coulda had ibaka  for rozier hahahhahahahhahahah
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: blink on February 27, 2017, 09:39:59 PM
yeah just sit IT down for the rest of the 4th.  Lets see if the young kids can cut into the lead and make a run.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:40:03 PM
Jaylen Brown!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:40:10 PM
And another TO for IT, making it 6 for the night with 3-17 shooting.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: max215 on February 27, 2017, 09:40:39 PM
At least Jaylen's a stud.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: apc on February 27, 2017, 09:40:51 PM
Pull Isaiah.  End the streak right now.  IT has 17.
I'm with you!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: tenn_smoothie on February 27, 2017, 09:40:55 PM
Just one of those nights
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:41:00 PM
Once again, at least our young guys in Smart and Brown came to play.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: OldSchoolDude on February 27, 2017, 09:41:43 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
When he gets another player who can create their own shot?
tonight he's creating inflated block stats for the other team.  passing the ball around might resolve both issues

Yep. He can still penetrate and kick, which he should've done several times tonight instead of taking it amongst the trees.

He can't kick when he drives into the paint because Atlanta's too long, so he can't see where his players are.  That's part of why everyone stand still when Isaiah drives the lane so he can try to throw it to where he last saw somebody.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:41:50 PM
Once again, at least our young guys in Smart and Brown came to play.

That's our Future and it looks bright.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: blink on February 27, 2017, 09:41:51 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
He needs to trust more his teammates. His selfishness could lead to this team's downfall. Like I said earlier, he needs to learn when to pass and when to take over. If his shots are not falling, play within the offense and stop forcing the issue.

Amen. All of this MVP candidate talk has went to his head and you can tell it has in the last half dozen games or so when he's started forcing way too often.

That certainly seems like part of the problem based on the eye test.  (up until the all star break) IT has been killing it lately, but I honestly want to see IT play some great playoff basketball before driving a truckload of money to his house.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:42:15 PM
Just one of those nights.

On the bright side, Brown looks good!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:42:44 PM
This team is screwed if IT has an off night. Offense is nonexistent when he's off. Don't care what everyone says about getting a rim protector. Getting another scorer should be priority number one.

The problem is IT becomes a blackhole if his shots are not falling. Even if there is another scorer, he wouldn't get touch because IT is forcing the issue.
We don't know that. Right now, he's the only one on the team that can consistently score. They are shooting 30%. I don't rhino he has any sort of confidence in anyone else on the team to consistently score.
He needs to trust more his teammates. His selfishness could lead to this team's downfall. Like I said earlier, he needs to learn when to pass and when to take over. If his shots are not falling, play within the offense and stop forcing the issue.
Again, they are collectively shooting a shade over 30% tonight.

You take away IT's 15 MISSED SHOTS and we're shooting a shade under 44%... No excuse for him shooting that much, especially when half of them were forced possessions. He's got to be better if he's the leader of this team.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:42:58 PM
Just one of those nights.

On the bright side, Brown looks good!

Brown looking really good!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: blink on February 27, 2017, 09:43:01 PM
lets be honest, Jae and Horford have had horrible games too.  When IT, Crowder and Horford all look bad, we probably aren't winning.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: RJ87 on February 27, 2017, 09:43:10 PM
Dear Danny Ainge,

Can we PLEASE have a rebounder?

Sincerely,
Celtics Fans Everywhere
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 27, 2017, 09:43:52 PM
Team shot like crap tonight, not much else can be said. When Isaiah plays bad, there's nowhere near enough offensive talent on the team to survive.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:45:37 PM
Jaylen has 15!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:46:05 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
When he gets another player who can create their own shot?
tonight he's creating inflated block stats for the other team.  passing the ball around might resolve both issues

Yep. He can still penetrate and kick, which he should've done several times tonight instead of taking it amongst the trees.

He can't kick when he drives into the paint because Atlanta's all other teams are too long, so he can't see where his players are.  That's part of why everyone stand still when Isaiah drives the lane so he can try to throw it to where he last saw somebody.
fixed that for you.  IT has always had issues passing from not being able to see over/around players in the paint to having to jump to make passes that other PGs can make without leaving their feet.   
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: JOMVP on February 27, 2017, 09:46:11 PM
Get IT out of there. He deserves this stupid "streak" to end.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:46:18 PM
Just freaking sit IT. He's out there embarrassing himself at the moment just trying to keep his 20 point streak alive.  3-20, 7 TOs. If he wants max money, these types of nights can't happen.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:46:35 PM
Seriously, when does Brad have a talk with IT about forcing shots and trying to do too much? The last half dozen games or so he's let all of this talk go to his head and has been forcing way too much. 3-17 tonight with 4 TOs is just unacceptable for our star player.
When he gets another player who can create their own shot?
tonight he's creating inflated block stats for the other team.  passing the ball around might resolve both issues

Yep. He can still penetrate and kick, which he should've done several times tonight instead of taking it amongst the trees.

He can't kick when he drives into the paint because Atlanta's too long, so he can't see where his players are.  That's part of why everyone stand still when Isaiah drives the lane so he can try to throw it to where he last saw somebody.

He should play off the ball with Smart handling it. It will reduce attention of defenders.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:46:53 PM
Sit all the starters please. Just no point in having them in right now.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: kraidstar on February 27, 2017, 09:47:00 PM
Just one of those nights.

On the bright side, Brown looks good!

Brown looking really good!

I thought he was great last night too. Love the physicality I've seen the last two days.

He is starting to realize that he is better than the guys he's playing against.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:47:04 PM
Why is IT in there at this point?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: yelkao on February 27, 2017, 09:48:22 PM
I don't want IT to get 20. He's playing terrible. That streak just needs to end.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:48:44 PM
IT's streak isn't more important than the team!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:49:03 PM
Al and Crowder deserve a ton of blame, too. It's unacceptable that our three current best players play like this.

It's game like this that just make you want to go with our youth and start over again. Our "stars" have such significant flaws that it's hard to put a legitimate contending team around them. When we struggle this much with size and aggressive, athletic D, there's a problem.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: BlackCeltic on February 27, 2017, 09:49:49 PM
I only watch this team for Smart and Jaylen at this point.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 27, 2017, 09:49:50 PM
BLOWOUT!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on February 27, 2017, 09:49:51 PM
Al "Max Contract" Horford is shooting 39% in the month of February.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: kraidstar on February 27, 2017, 09:50:08 PM
At least we didn't trade for Okafor.

He started tonight and put up this gem of a stat line:

4pts, 3reb, 1ast, 7TO, 5PF   -15 +/-
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 27, 2017, 09:50:27 PM
streak is done thankfully.  now maybe IT will get back to playing for the team rather than believing his hype and his "MVP" chants
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:51:26 PM
Rozier should not be playing anymore at this point, too. The dude just has no BBIQ, and he's absolutely terrible defensively.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: liam on February 27, 2017, 09:51:26 PM
I only watch this team for Smart and Jaylen at this point.

Me too! I love those guys!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: MBunge on February 27, 2017, 09:51:36 PM
Bill Simmons isn't letting Danny off the hook for this deadline either.

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/836403799468040192

Quote
Trade deadline guys that would have helped the Celtics bench...

Noel
Tucker
Bogdanovic
Ibaka
Gibson
Lou Williams
Ilyasova
Anyone

But, no, let's hoard all of these lesser assets so that we can field a D-League team and an international team.

None of those guys get us past Cleveland, let alone the Warriors.  Few of them would have any long term future with the team, so we'd be giving up assets for...what?  A couple more regular season wins?

And I'm not sure I'd want any of those guys over Bogut, but signing any of them would preclude getting him.

Mike
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: JOMVP on February 27, 2017, 09:51:39 PM
Great audition for the services of Bogut!
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 27, 2017, 09:52:04 PM
Teams are starting to tighten up now. Won't be as easy as it was earlier in the season. Can they get to 55? We'll find out after the west coast trip.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: OldSchoolDude on February 27, 2017, 09:52:15 PM
Looking at Isaiah's face on the sideline he looks sad is he sad because we're losing or cuz he's not getting 20 and his streak is going to come to an end.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 27, 2017, 09:53:34 PM
At least Jaylen and Smart came to play today
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: PAOBoston on February 27, 2017, 09:53:38 PM
The over reliance on IT was going to catch up at some point. When he was scoring like 40 a night, it masked a a lot of other deficiencies.

They need to get Horford on track. He's not a superstar but he's definitely not this bad. Something is just off with him right now.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on February 27, 2017, 09:54:29 PM
Bill Simmons isn't letting Danny off the hook for this deadline either.

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/836403799468040192

Quote
Trade deadline guys that would have helped the Celtics bench...

Noel
Tucker
Bogdanovic
Ibaka
Gibson
Lou Williams
Ilyasova
Anyone

But, no, let's hoard all of these lesser assets so that we can field a D-League team and an international team.

None of those guys get us past Cleveland, let alone the Warriors.  Few of them would have any long term future with the team, so we'd be giving up assets for...what?  A couple more regular season wins?

And I'm not sure I'd want any of those guys over Bogut, but signing any of them would preclude getting him.

Mike

You mean the picks we won't even be able to use?  Not having a completely anemic frontcourt would be nice, or is that a luxury we can afford but don't want? 
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 27, 2017, 09:55:16 PM
At least Jaylen and Smart came to play today

Yabu, Jackson and Zizic seems like kids who doesn't want to take craps either. Im excited for next year. This team is becoming more tougher and tougher.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 09:55:16 PM
Bill Simmons isn't letting Danny off the hook for this deadline either.

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/836403799468040192

Quote
Trade deadline guys that would have helped the Celtics bench...

Noel
Tucker
Bogdanovic
Ibaka
Gibson
Lou Williams
Ilyasova
Anyone

But, no, let's hoard all of these lesser assets so that we can field a D-League team and an international team.

None of those guys get us past Cleveland, let alone the Warriors.  Few of them would have any long term future with the team, so we'd be giving up assets for...what?  A couple more regular season wins?

And I'm not sure I'd want any of those guys over Bogut, but signing any of them would preclude getting him.

Mike

We have a milliion assets, and literally none of those players would've cost any of our main assets in the Brooklyn picks, Smart, Brown, or any of our main rotation players. We could've easily afforded it, and a couple of those players would've significantly gave us a better chance of defeating Cleveland, such as Ibaka. We can't use all of those lesser assets anyways, otherwise you're just getting a bunch more of James Youngs, Fab Melos, and RJ Hunters.

There's no point in putting out such a flawed, while still decent, team if you're not going to give them a legit fighting chance of making noise in the playoffs. At that point, you might as well get as many assets as you can and build from the ground up and look for actual franchise pieces and stars that don't have such obvious holes in their games.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: nickagneta on February 27, 2017, 09:55:32 PM
Olynyk pulling another disappearing act. For those that think he is going to develop into anything more than a bench player, these last three games, and a whole bunch more this year and throughout his career are the reason he won't. He has a bunch of good games and then just disappears for another stretch of games. He does it all the time.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: lrybrd on February 27, 2017, 09:55:46 PM
This officiating crew is awful.  Absolutely no consistency.  This is the same crew which was awful during the Golden State game.  The woman ref is horrible.  I remember her calling an unnatural act call on JB during the GS game. Is it mean of does Milsap push off before every shot attempt.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 09:56:38 PM
I only watch this team for Smart and Jaylen at this point.

100% with you.  I've not liked this team all year because again it's the same Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. different year.  An overachieving team that's not good enough to get out of the second round.  I don't care how many 50 point games it has we don't have a team and we don't have a team because management hasn't tried to build one.  Smart and brown both ply team ball and agressive.  It has no idea how to play team ball and outside of Bradley and jerebko, everyone else is soft has pancake batter
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: max215 on February 27, 2017, 09:56:48 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 10:00:13 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SparzWizard on February 27, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Dwight Howard shut down Al Horford? Not a surprise
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: kraidstar on February 27, 2017, 10:03:09 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

TP

the hate on this board has gotten a little ridiculous.

One bad game doesn't mean that IT sucks or that the Celtic suck.

It's a loooooong season. There will be days like this.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: max215 on February 27, 2017, 10:03:17 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P

As with most of your posts, this is just nonsensical. We're the 2 seed and on pace for over 50 wins.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: RJ87 on February 27, 2017, 10:03:22 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

No, we're probably not a playoff team without Isaiah, but where would he be without the Celtics?

He's gotten to this point not only due to his talent but also due to this offense and playing within this system. He's been playing selfishly and it's hurt the team at times. He has to get back to playing more team-oriented ball.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 10:07:24 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P

As with most of your posts, this is just nonsensical. We're the 2 seed and on pace for over 50 wins.

So what's second place get?  A cookie?
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Rosco917 on February 27, 2017, 10:10:07 PM
The C's looked tired.

When IT struggles to score, he has little use. He's not a good enough of a distributer of the ball to decoy himself, rather he just keeps trying to score the ball. Only the NBA is starting to figure out how to defend him, everyone is using the same formula to do it too. Lets just call it an off game for IT.

We were out rebounded 42 to 31, not good.

On the positive side Brown is looking better and better.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 27, 2017, 10:10:28 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

No, we're probably not a playoff team without Isaiah, but where would he be without the Celtics?

He's gotten to this point not only due to his talent but also due to this offense and playing within this system. He's been playing selfishly and it's hurt the team at times. He has to get back to playing more team-oriented ball.

Pretty much this. Let's not pretend that this system hasn't elevated his offense to this point by giving him all the freedom, touches, and shots he wants. But he's went overboard with that freedom lately, and Brad has to reign him in.

And let's also not forget the fact that IT is a MAJOR negative on the defensive end of the floor, so he's actually significantly hurting us on both ends of the floor when he has off offensive nights and forces up crap possessions all night long. If he wants a max contract, then he has to be better.

Max mentioned Russ and Harden, but neither of them are the major defensive negative that IT is due to his historically small size. They also do other things in the offense and rebound much more than IT, so they're not as limited to scoring as IT is.

If he wants a max contract, then these types of nights just can't happen for him. He's too incomplete of a player to do so. Missing 17 shots and having 7 TOs is just inexcusable, and it goes way beyond him just having a bad shooting night and gets into him forcing shots trying to get his. That's selfish basketball and has no place on our team.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 10:13:04 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P

As with most of your posts, this is just nonsensical. We're the 2 seed and on pace for over 50 wins.

So what's second place get?  A cookie?
last year they got Kevin Durant so IDK
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: nickagneta on February 27, 2017, 10:14:26 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P
You really do enjoy when the Celtics lose, don't you? You get some sick high, some wierd form of vindication because when they lose it somehow makes you think you're right in being able to spew all the negative, hate filled crap thats been coming out of you for years. You're act is growing old man. Everyone has figured out you're nothing more than a Celtic hating troll that just likes to insite people.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Rosco917 on February 27, 2017, 10:14:47 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

No, we're probably not a playoff team without Isaiah, but where would he be without the Celtics?

He's gotten to this point not only due to his talent but also due to this offense and playing within this system. He's been playing selfishly and it's hurt the team at times. He has to get back to playing more team-oriented ball.

Pretty much this. Let's not pretend that this system hasn't elevated his offense to this point by giving him all the freedom, touches, and shots he wants. But he's went overboard with that freedom lately, and Brad has to reign him in.

And let's also not forget the fact that IT is a MAJOR negative on the defensive end of the floor, so he's actually significantly hurting us on both ends of the floor when he has off offensive nights and forces up crap possessions all night long. If he wants a max contract, then he has to be better.

Max mentioned Russ and Harden, but neither of them are the major defensive negative that IT is due to his historically small size. They also do other things in the offense and rebound much more than IT, so they're not as limited to scoring as IT is.

If he wants a max contract, then these types of nights just can't happen for him. He's too incomplete of a player to do so. Missing 17 shots and having 7 TOs is just inexcusable, and it goes way beyond him just having a bad shooting night and gets into him forcing shots trying to get his. That's selfish basketball and has no place on our team.



bingo
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: SparzWizard on February 27, 2017, 10:32:41 PM
Just watched the highlights. Dwight shoved Horford and the Celtics still lose.

Man what is wrong with this team post-All Star Break.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 27, 2017, 10:33:41 PM
Just watched the highlights. Dwight shoved Horford and the Celtics still lose.

Man what is wrong with this team post-All Star Break.

Could be what wyc said
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 27, 2017, 10:51:14 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P
You really do enjoy when the Celtics lose, don't you? You get some sick high, some wierd form of vindication because when they lose it somehow makes you think you're right in being able to spew all the negative, hate filled crap thats been coming out of you for years. You're act is growing old man. Everyone has figured out you're nothing more than a Celtic hating troll that just likes to insite people.

I'm a realist!  If your ok with watching a team built to bounce in the second round year after year then maybe you don't understand the definition of a fan.  fans have passion for their team and don't just take what their given and accept it.  If I have passion for something and I see it possibly being harmed I'm gonna say something not just sit back and be ok with it happening.  If your ok with watching an overachieving squad get exposed in the playoffs year after year then so be it.  If your ok with a team sport being determined by the contributions of one player, then you enjoy it.  If your ok with watching teams around you get better and your team continues to struggle in glaring spots without it being addressed, then you enjoy that. But don't come barking at me about fandom when I want this team to be better while you and your kind are ok with whatever you get. 
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on February 27, 2017, 11:23:37 PM
Sure IT had a bad game---but the Biggest TURD out there was Kelly Olynyk once again...playing like a SPAZ. Dude played well for about 2 weeks---and now he looks like he's on weed or something. Pathetic excuse for an "NBA" player.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 27, 2017, 11:26:48 PM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P
You really do enjoy when the Celtics lose, don't you? You get some sick high, some wierd form of vindication because when they lose it somehow makes you think you're right in being able to spew all the negative, hate filled crap thats been coming out of you for years. You're act is growing old man. Everyone has figured out you're nothing more than a Celtic hating troll that just likes to insite people.

I'm a realist!  If your ok with watching a team built to bounce in the second round year after year then maybe you don't understand the definition of a fan.  fans have passion for their team and don't just take what their given and accept it.  If I have passion for something and I see it possibly being harmed I'm gonna say something not just sit back and be ok with it happening.  If your ok with watching an overachieving squad get exposed in the playoffs year after year then so be it.  If your ok with a team sport being determined by the contributions of one player, then you enjoy it.  If your ok with watching teams around you get better and your team continues to struggle in glaring spots without it being addressed, then you enjoy that. But don't come barking at me about fandom when I want this team to be better while you and your kind are ok with whatever you get.
everyone is under the impression that they are a realist.

youve basically stated that if you dont win a championship its all pointless, so your standard is pretty ridiculously high.

If only 3% of the league can be succesful in a given season Id argue you have a rather pessimistic outlook.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Darío SpanishFan on February 28, 2017, 04:52:37 AM
Another awful game from IT. Let's hope the streak has ended, the title of top scorer if farther away and he realizes he need his teammates to succeed. Well, at least one teammate so that this is not a 1 Vs 5 game, especially in the fourth.

I've grown tired of him last weeks, as much as I love(d) him as a player. Let's go the right way again.
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: cltc5 on February 28, 2017, 05:56:06 AM
IT was horrible tonight, and I'm glad the streak ended, because the way he was chasing it was dangerous, but the number of people killing him is ridiculous. Harden has bad games. Westbrook has bad games. Isaiah has bad games. It's okay; he's human. We're nowhere without Isaiah, and we should remember that.

We're nowhere with him so :P
You really do enjoy when the Celtics lose, don't you? You get some sick high, some wierd form of vindication because when they lose it somehow makes you think you're right in being able to spew all the negative, hate filled crap thats been coming out of you for years. You're act is growing old man. Everyone has figured out you're nothing more than a Celtic hating troll that just likes to insite people.

I'm a realist!  If your ok with watching a team built to bounce in the second round year after year then maybe you don't understand the definition of a fan.  fans have passion for their team and don't just take what their given and accept it.  If I have passion for something and I see it possibly being harmed I'm gonna say something not just sit back and be ok with it happening.  If your ok with watching an overachieving squad get exposed in the playoffs year after year then so be it.  If your ok with a team sport being determined by the contributions of one player, then you enjoy it.  If your ok with watching teams around you get better and your team continues to struggle in glaring spots without it being addressed, then you enjoy that. But don't come barking at me about fandom when I want this team to be better while you and your kind are ok with whatever you get.
everyone is under the impression that they are a realist.

youve basically stated that if you dont win a championship its all pointless, so your standard is pretty ridiculously high.

If only 3% of the league can be succesful in a given season Id argue you have a rather pessimistic outlook.

Well that's your problem that you choose to settle.  I won't apologize for having a high standard and not being apathetic.  If that's the belief what a miserable life some of you must have ::)
Title: Re: Hawks (32-26) at Celtics (38-21) Game #60 2/27/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on February 28, 2017, 06:27:42 AM
We played pretty poorly and shot poorly last night.   Optimist or Pessimist, I don't see how folks can deny that.  We were outrebounded by 15 and shot 39% and we let the other team shoot 48% not the recipe for success.  Another Bad Kelly night and he made it worse by whining to the refs though they made some bad calls.   Is it just me or do we never get homecourt advantage with the refs.

I thought Brown played well, Smart played really well and Bradley looked sharp in the minutes he played in terms of his shot.  Really excited about Smart's growth and Brown's!