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Title: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 10, 2017, 10:51:46 PM
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Boston Celtics (34-19) at Utah Jazz (34-20)
Saturday, February 11, 2017
10:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #54 Road Game #27
TV:  CSN-NE, ROOT, NBA-LP  762(DTV)/752(xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 1285 AM
Vivint Smart Home Arena

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Probable Starters
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PG: Isaiah Thomas
SG: Jaylen Brown
SF: Marcus Smart
PF: Al Horford
C: Amir Johnson

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

Injuries
Avery Bradley (Achilles)  out
Jae Crowder  (personal) out

Head Coach

Brad Stevens

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Probable Starters
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PG: Dante Exum
SG: Joe Ingles
SF: Gordon Hayward
PF: Derrick Favors
C: Rudy Gobert

Jazz Reserves

Joel Bolomboy
Alec Burks
Boris Diaw
Joe Johnson
Trey Lyles
Raul Neto
Jeff Withey
Shelvin Mack

Injuries
George Hill (toe) day to day
Rodney Hood (knee)  out 

Head Coach
Quin Snyder

Game Notes
The Celtics are 1-1 so far on their Western road trip and continue the trip with a stop in Utah to take on the Jazz.   These two teams tied the series 1-1 last season with each team winning on their home court.  The Celtics won the first meeting between these two teams 115-104 in Boston on January 3. 

These two teams have very similar records with the Celtics at 34-19 and the Jazz at 34-20.  Both teams are 15-11 on the road.  The Celtics are 19-8 at home while the Jazz are 19-9 at home.  Te Celtics are looking to win their 2nd straight and 8 out of their last 9 games.  The Jazz are coming off a loss and hope to get back on track by gaining revenge for their previous loss to the Celtics this season.  The Celtics are 8-2 in their last 10 games while the Jazz are 6-4 in their last 10. 

The Jazz are a big team with a 6'6" point guard in Exum, a 6'8" shooting guard in Ingles, a 6'8" small forward in Hayward, a 6'10" power forward in Favors, and a 7'1" center in Gobert.  They have a height advantage at just about every position.  The Celtics have to find a way to combat the length of the Jazz. 

Avery Bradley didn't accompany the team on the road trip and will once again be out for the Celtics.  Jae Crowder was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Blazers for personal reasons and will miss this game as well.  Marcus Smart should get the start in his place.   Rodney Hood is expected to be out for the Jazz with a knee injury.  George Hill is day to day with a toe injury. 

Both Shelvin Mack and Gordon Hayward played for Brad Stevens at Butler.  Hayward has been mentioned in several conversations as a target for the Celtics via trade or free agency.  When the Jazz played in Boston and the fans cheered for Hayward when he was announced,  it didn't sit well with Jae Crowder, who played one of his best games that night.  It will be interesting to see how it goes if Jae returns to the lineup for this one.  Shelvin Mack played for the Red Claws before getting his call up to the NBA. 

Key Matchups
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Marcus Smart vs Gordon Hayward
Brad Stevens' former Butler player, Gordon Hayward is leading the Jazz with 22.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists.   In the two games last season,  Hayward averaged 19 points and 5 assists.   With Jae Crowder being out once again this game,  it will fall to Marcus Smart to try to limit Hayward's contributions. 

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Amir Johnson vs Rudy Gobert
The 7'1" Gobert has a height advantage over Amir and Al and is averaging 13.0 points,12.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks a game.  Last season, Gobert averaged 11.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in the two games vs the Celtics.  They will need to keep him out of the paint as much as possible to give themselves a better chance to win. 

Honorable Mention

Al Horford vs Derrick Favors
Favors is averaging 9.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.  He averaged 17.0 points and 13.0 rebounds against the Celtics last season.  He is capable of having a big game if they don't stay with him on defense. 

Keys to the Game
Rebound - Much of rebounding is effort and when the Celtics put out that effort on the boards, we see it in the other areas of the game.  The Celtics are averaging  41.9 rebounds per game while the Jazz are averaging 42.9 rebounds per game.  The Celtics are 15-1 when they out-rebound their opponents.    The Celtics need to box out and put out the effort to win the battle of the boards.

Take Care of the Ball - The Celtics have to take care of the ball, make smart passes, and limit their turnovers.   The Jazz average 14.8 points off of turnovers and the Celtics don't want to give them extra points by getting careless with the ball. 

Play 48 Minutes
-  The Celtics can't afford to dig a hole at the beginning of the game and they can't let up at the end and lose focus and miss shots and allow the Jazz to score.  They had to come back from 17 down against the Blazers but it won't be easy to come back against the Jazz so they have to avoid a slow start.   They also can't afford those periods in the game where they turn the ball over and lose their focus.  They have to play hard from the opening tip to the final buzzer.   

Defense -  Defense is the key to winning each and every game.  The Celtics must play the swarming team defense that we saw from them last season but has been seen in streaks this season.   The Jazz are 3rd in the league with a defensive rating of 101.6.  The Celtics have let their defense slip and are 19th with a defensive rating of 106.3.  Defense wins games and the Celtics must get back to playing that tough swarming TEAM defense that was their trademark last season. 

X-Factors
Short Handed - If Jae is able to return to the team, it will be much easier for the Celtics.  Hopefully the family emergency wasn't serious and he will be back and able to contain Hayward in this game. 

Focus and Fatigue - The Celtics are playing in the 3rd game of a 4 game road trip.  They are playing in the 3rd game in 4 nights and in front of a hostile crowd.  They have to stay focused on playing their game and not on all the factors that make playing on the road difficult.  Fatigue may come into play but hopefully the Celtics' depth will help them to finish strong. 

Officiating Factor - The officiating is an x factor for every game. Every officiating crew calls games differently. Some call every little foul making it difficult to get any rhythm and some let the teams play. Some refs have an agenda and call the game for or against a particular team or player or to favor the home team.  And there are always star calls no matter who the referees are. Regardless of how the game is called, the Celtics need to play through it and keep their focus.   
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 10, 2017, 10:52:52 PM
First

FL celts, tp for all you do
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 10, 2017, 10:54:15 PM
TP to Chief for being the first to post in the game thread!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!! 
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 10, 2017, 11:21:24 PM
GOOOOOOOOOO CELTICS!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Somebody on February 11, 2017, 12:13:45 AM
Worried about joe ingles; he's so [dang] tall at the sg position and can get really hot from 3
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 01:28:56 AM
Worried about joe ingles; he's so [dang] tall at the sg position and can get really hot from 3

Jaylen.

Hope Hood stays out. Ingles and Mack are their only great shooters.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: greece66 on February 11, 2017, 05:08:48 AM
6th!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: footey on February 11, 2017, 08:06:48 AM
Good to see Jae is back. We will need him tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: greece66 on February 11, 2017, 08:24:16 AM
Worried about joe ingles; he's so [dang] tall at the sg position and can get really hot from 3

I really like Ingles's game, he very smart and able to do a bit of everything. A great teammate.

Having said this, he has scored twenty or more points only twice this season. Although he is someone to keep an eye on, he is far from being a key concern for our D in this game.

http://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/2968436/joe-ingles
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Phantom255x on February 11, 2017, 10:59:57 AM
Going to be watching for Hayward in this game as well.

Last time we see him before the summer of 2017 comes.

Doubt he leaves, but I said the same things about KD and Horford last year.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Bostoncelticsforlife7 on February 11, 2017, 11:14:37 AM
Big game for us, hopefully IT can play playground ball against Utah's amazing defense like he did last time
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Ogaju on February 11, 2017, 11:16:53 AM
Jae will lock up Hayward.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: saltlover on February 11, 2017, 11:58:42 AM
Good to see Jae is back. We will need him tonight.

Is he back?  Haven't seen that he is anywhere.  The Celtics go to Dallas next, so maybe they'll just meet him there.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: BE-Celtic on February 11, 2017, 12:09:28 PM
The Jazz defends super hard. Got to have everyone involved in the offense, not just IT.

Go guys, it's a tough but winnable matchup !
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 12:19:10 PM
6th!

Tp
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 01:08:55 PM
97th!!!!!! or something like that.  :P

but in any case, another game thread, another celtic victory! should be a fun game to watch, even late night.

oh, and another thank you and another tp for flc's hard work.

and of course, another round of .....


gooooooooooooo celtics!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 01:09:38 PM
6th!
you are getting better at his g666. tp for the improvement.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 11, 2017, 01:36:11 PM
Let's whoop it to their back side again.  Go C's!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 01:41:40 PM
No Jae. He's expected back Monday.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 02:25:27 PM
Jae will lock up Hayward.

If he does , it will be in Dallas
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 10:02:03 PM
LETS GO C'S!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 10:06:21 PM
I hate this late night schedule.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:07:04 PM
Me too.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 11, 2017, 10:07:38 PM
Hoping for a big game from Jaylen with Jae out.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:09:00 PM
almost game time!!! life is good.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:10:29 PM
Feels like mid night here
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:11:47 PM
Hopefully we play a more consistent game this time with more energy the entire game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:12:39 PM
We ll be out rounded by 30 ,  so everything else has to work out
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:13:07 PM
Great start!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:13:12 PM
Smart Is so cool
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 10:13:42 PM
Defense looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:14:18 PM
IT  on Jingles?  :o

Might be great coaching actually.. he's not much of threat of the drive - just gotta get a hand in his eyes.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 10:14:26 PM
I already saw this scene too many times already. I'm not gonna count chickens until the eggs have hatched.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:17:21 PM
This is a tall order tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 10:17:36 PM
Jaylen!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:20:07 PM
Already with the BS calls here.  ::) Just love the inconsistency.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:20:30 PM
He called him Keith Smart.... two games in a row with him being called Keith
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:21:08 PM
Smart !
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:21:29 PM
There you go, Smart. You've been doing an excellent job lately in that short to mid-range area after the drive. Keep it up instead of jacking up threes!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:21:34 PM
Good start.  What a shot by Thomas over Gobert.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
This is a tall order tonight.

Marcus is up for the challenge.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
those are good shots for smart. glad he is taking and making them.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:23:07 PM
Defense looks fantastic.
not so much for brown on the switches. he needs to play hayward closer on the picks. he is fine one on one, but not on switches so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:23:12 PM
This is a tall order tonight.

Marcus is up for the challenge.

If he can just develop ONE consistent shot ,  oh man
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 10:23:16 PM
Jaylen is so volatile. In both good and bad ways. He's gonna be so good if he can harness his explosive impact on the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 10:23:23 PM
Not sure if I even miss Crowder/AB at this point

Brown and Smart are playing fantastic ball
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:23:35 PM
Any word on Jae for the dallas game? Bit strange to miss two games in a row no?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:24:36 PM
Not sure if I even miss Crowder/AB at this point

Brown and Smart are playing fantastic ball

They are ALOT of fun to watch .....my favorite players
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:26:08 PM
That a boy, Al!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:26:09 PM
Big Al
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 11, 2017, 10:26:28 PM
And 1
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:26:30 PM
I love post play
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:26:39 PM
Any word on Jae for the dallas game? Bit strange to miss two games in a row no?

He's expected to play in Dallas. I think that's where his ill family member is at anyways.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:27:02 PM
IT
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 11, 2017, 10:27:21 PM
Not sure if I even miss Crowder/AB at this point

Brown and Smart are playing fantastic ball

They are ALOT of fun to watch .....my favorite players
but, but, but…. didn't you hear?  Danny can't draft good players.  all he picks are busts!!   ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 11, 2017, 10:27:31 PM
6.5 point underdogs,

that is wierd to me

 i like utah a lot but 6.5 seems too much
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:28:17 PM
I trust Big AL more to bring the ball down court than I do Bradley.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:28:41 PM
LOL at Marcus. playing a great stint, but berating himself going to bench saying "that's all my fault". He's just blossoming so nicely
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 10:29:04 PM
6.5 point underdogs,

that is wierd to me

 i like utah a lot but 6.5 seems too much

Not really surprising. We are playing in Jazz home court and people love to ridicule the eastern conference.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:30:21 PM
I trust Big AL more to bring the ball down court than I do Bradley.

LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:30:31 PM
IT!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:31:25 PM
We're shooting 82% (10-12) but we're only up 4.  That's kind of unsettling.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:31:34 PM
I love post play

You know my soft spot ..Tp
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 11, 2017, 10:32:19 PM
We're shooting 82% (10-12) but we're only up 4.  That's kind of unsettling.

Get used to it. That is how it will be unless a trade is made.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:32:23 PM
Hayward is a tough cover. High basketball IQ and he's always moving.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:33:20 PM
We could kinda use a center ....ya know  :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:33:42 PM
I love post play

You know my soft spot ..Tp

And I don't care who is in the post.

Put Smart and Jaylen in there too.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:33:57 PM
Hayward is a tough cover. High basketball IQ and he's always moving.

Yeah ...he plays textbook CBS basketball
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:34:46 PM
Amir has been great lately...
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:35:06 PM
Kelly's shoes were sliding like he had loafers on.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:35:52 PM
Kelly's shoes were sliding like he had loafers on.


Looks like he could afford some decent sneakers .....ya think ?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:36:55 PM
That was an excellent two man game right there by KO. Played that switch to the mismatch perfectly for KO down low.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:37:45 PM
Man Bun Power
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:37:49 PM
And that's why you always have KO out there with Smart. They know how to play together off of the PnR.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 10:38:23 PM
Spectacular end of quarter play!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:38:26 PM
SMART and KO!! I love the pairing lol
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 11, 2017, 10:38:26 PM
great ending for Olynik
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: esel1000 on February 11, 2017, 10:38:35 PM
Marcus makes winning plays!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 10:38:47 PM
And that's why you always have KO out there with Smart. They know how to play together off of the PnR.

Yep. They have outstanding chemistry.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 11, 2017, 10:38:57 PM
3 assists for Smart in last 1:14  , and 3 buckets for Olynyk
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:39:02 PM
What a play by Smart.

KO has been playing well recently.  When he's not hesitant he's extremely valuable to our offense.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:39:13 PM
god i love smart!!! and olly has had a good game as well! nice finish to the half.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:39:17 PM
And that's why you always have KO out there with Smart. They know how to play together off of the PnR.

Smart just makes the team play hard and click when he is on the court .....he is all business
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 10:39:23 PM
If KO even had a 7'0 wingspan ... oh man

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: danglertx on February 11, 2017, 10:39:39 PM
It seems like every game Marcus Smart does something on defense that leaves me in awe.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:39:55 PM
What a play by Smart.

KO has been playing well recently.  When he's not hesitant he's extremely valuable to our offense.

Get in the post and show me that hook shot, ko
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 10:40:00 PM
do. Not. trade. SMART.

Seriously. Don't do it. He makes everything work.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:40:13 PM
KO and Smart look like a great offensive duo going forward.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:40:23 PM
Smart's play lately reminds me of that bit in the Matrix when Neo just figures the entire system out, and it becomes easy.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
If KO even had a 7'0 wingspan ... oh man

 :( alas our little chick a dee has clipped wings .... :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 10:40:25 PM
It seems like every game Marcus Smart does something on defense that leaves me in awe.

tp
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:40:56 PM
do. Not. trade. SMART.

Seriously. Don't do it. He makes everything work.

Tp!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:40:58 PM
3 assists for Smart in last 1:14  , and 3 buckets for Olynyk
he had 4 for the quarter. and 4 points. if he can make shots like that each quarter he will shine.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:41:00 PM
do. Not. trade. SMART.

Seriously. Don't do it. He makes everything work.

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Smart's play lately reminds me of that bit in the Matrix when Neo just figures the entire system out, and it becomes easy.

Nice, tp!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:41:37 PM
do. Not. trade. SMART.

Seriously. Don't do it. He makes everything work.

Tp!
and one from me. i dont know how smart does it, but every game he does something without the ball to change the game.

i love him.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 11, 2017, 10:42:13 PM
Did anyone notice that IT is slowly becoming King in the First as well? He's been killing it in the opening minutes lately
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Ogaju on February 11, 2017, 10:42:16 PM
KO feeling it in UTAH.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:43:15 PM
Imagine Smart with Ibaka - a big who can pick and pop AND pick and ROLL. They'd be a crazy duo on both sides of the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Ogaju on February 11, 2017, 10:43:50 PM
do. Not. trade. SMART.

Seriously. Don't do it. He makes everything work.

Tp!
and one from me. i dont know how smart does it, but every game he does something without the ball to change the game.

i love him.

Some folks are just ballplayers.  Don't put them in a pigeon hole. Smart is a ballah !!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:44:02 PM
bas shot by smart there. need to move the ball more.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:44:41 PM
bas shot by smart there. need to move the ball more.

Got a little stagnate there...
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:45:12 PM
Imagine Smart with Ibaka - a big who can pick and pop AND pick and ROLL. They'd be a crazy duo on both sides of the ball.

Smarts game is growing too.....slowing way down this past month. 
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:45:13 PM
Smart is an elite defender.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: inverselock on February 11, 2017, 10:45:20 PM
lol, shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:45:42 PM
Smart again!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 10:45:43 PM
SMART AGAIN!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:45:46 PM
The Cobra strikes again.  That was a sneaky deflection by Smart - positioned himself perfectly to entice the pass into the post but within close enough distance to deflect it.  He does things you just can't teach.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:46:16 PM
Imagine Smart with Ibaka - a big who can pick and pop AND pick and ROLL. They'd be a crazy duo on both sides of the ball.

I'm in for a non Brooklyn pick or 2.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:47:10 PM
okay, aside from olly, no real, consistent offense out on the floor for boston right now. yet, they are keeping the lead and letting the starters rest.

fine job by the bench.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
Green!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:48:57 PM
okay, aside from olly, no real, consistent offense out on the floor for boston right now. yet, they are keeping the lead and letting the starters rest.

fine job by the bench.

Deep team
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:49:16 PM
Remember we have AB coming back eventually
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:49:36 PM
THAT is what you need every night from green. offense off the bench.

good job on both those baskets.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:49:46 PM
Green taking over!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:50:18 PM
Green taking over!

Daggers
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 10:50:45 PM
Remember we have AB coming back eventually

... not if we trade him at the deadline!


I'm kidding. He was balling this season before his injury. Let's not trade him.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:51:12 PM
4.5 minutes into the quarter and the bench has extended the lead. i love it.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:51:39 PM
Green taking over!

Daggers

The bench is ballin' tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:52:06 PM
Lol JJ was just like "Gawdang" lol
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:52:18 PM
4.5 minutes into the quarter and the bench has extended the lead. i love it.

Who da thunk ...LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:52:19 PM
Jj hasnt played well in the mask.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 11, 2017, 10:52:22 PM
Exum was getting straight taken advantage of
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:52:46 PM
Green is ballin!  Lost art of the midrange game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:53:14 PM
Man, this is the type of D that I love!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:53:48 PM
Jj hasnt played well in the mask.

Heck I could not wear that dang thing either and play a lick ...gotta be aggravating as all get out
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 10:54:23 PM
Green is ballin!  Lost art of the midrange game.

MIDRANGE! tp.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 10:54:36 PM
Jj hasnt played well in the mask.

Watch him channel Rip Hamilton inside his body.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:54:41 PM
Rozier got the quick yank there, thanks BS.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:54:53 PM
Jj hasnt played well in the mask.

Heck I could not wear that dang thing either and play a lick ...gotta be aggravating as all get out

Rip was the only guy that preferred it.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:55:05 PM
Rozier got the quick yank there, thanks BS.

LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:55:12 PM
Exum was getting straight taken advantage of

I've always wondered if we still would've picked Smart at 5 if we wouldn't have lost the coin toss to put us at 6. I think we would've, because he definitely seems like Ainge's type of guy.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:55:18 PM
Wow that was a TERRIBLE call.  But I'll take it.  Horford moving screen is nice in Celtics green.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 10:56:08 PM
Green is ballin!  Lost art of the midrange game.

Almost seems like he could do it every night.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:56:40 PM
What in the world is this Utah crowd freaking out about? We have five more fouls called on us than Utah, yet they're acting like they're getting hosed lol
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 10:57:11 PM
GREEEEEENNNNN!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:57:39 PM
GREEEEEENNNNN!

This team looking good tonight!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 11, 2017, 10:57:48 PM
Exum was getting straight taken advantage of

I've always wondered if we still would've picked Smart at 5 if we wouldn't have lost the coin toss to put us at 6. I think we would've, because he definitely seems like Ainge's type of guy.

Idk. I know we did love Smart from the start, but I remember Ainge having an interest in Exum too. I think we worked him out, but of course we probably worked out a bunch of players just to diligent
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:57:49 PM
Green is ballin!  Lost art of the midrange game.

Almost seems like he could do it every night.

If he could , he'd be paid 6 times his salary....LOL...
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 11, 2017, 10:58:01 PM
Gerald where have you been all my life.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 10:58:07 PM
Well Utah got a makeup call.  That was great D by JJ there.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 11, 2017, 10:58:13 PM
We are locking down tonight so far
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 10:58:58 PM
I hope they never take Green out tonight! He's hot!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 10:59:01 PM
I hope they keep the intensity till 4th quarter. I don't want to see another meltdown.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 11, 2017, 10:59:11 PM
Unfortunately not watching rn, but a win in Utah w/o AB + Crowder would have to be best of the year no?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 10:59:14 PM
Green looks happier with this team than any other .....kind alike Turner in a way .....he is finding a way to contribute
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 10:59:21 PM
jazz are cold. celtics are hot. the celtics need to build a big big lead in case that switches later on.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 11, 2017, 10:59:26 PM
FA should come to us to get a payday. Evan Turner, Green will probably get a nice payday too
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 10:59:44 PM
KO feeling it in UTAH.

I can see Utah throwing max at KO
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:00:23 PM
I hope they keep the intensity till 4th quarter. I don't want to see another meltdown.

Utah, will make runs .....so that is expected

We need to fight back .
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:00:35 PM
Interesting lineup out there right now - IT, Smart, Green, JJ, and Horford.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:01:37 PM
flop
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: alewilliam789 on February 11, 2017, 11:02:02 PM
Omg this jazz defense is terrible
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:02:03 PM
IT show
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:02:47 PM
Uggh, Green you can't leave a good shooter open in the corner by overhelping on D.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:03:12 PM
dang. no way hayward should be that open. someone missed on that defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:03:19 PM
Green looks happier with this team than any other .....kind alike Turner in a way .....he is finding a way to contribute

Jordan Crawford too
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:03:22 PM
Jazz are slowly crawling back.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:03:35 PM
KO feeling it in UTAH.

I can see Utah throwing max at KO

I guess I could see it.  Utah was supposedly the team that wanted KO badly in the draft.  He killed it in the workout.  Hence why Ainge used 2 second rounders to move up and select him.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:03:46 PM
dang. no way hayward should be that open. someone missed on that defense.

We Jaylen on Hayward!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:04:03 PM
Uggh, Green you can't leave a good shooter open in the corner by overhelping on D.
this is green's achilles heel - defense. at least he seems to be okay most of the time.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:04:34 PM
Jazz are slowly crawling back.

They are too good for us to blow them out.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:04:53 PM
Uggh, Green you can't leave a good shooter open in the corner by overhelping on D.
this is green's achilles heel - defense. at least he seems to be okay most of the time.

IT and Green shouldn't be in together.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:05:44 PM
Lol Green!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: esel1000 on February 11, 2017, 11:06:04 PM
Omg Green is literally on fire
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 11:06:05 PM
So Gerald has it tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:06:53 PM
Green's shot is so flat.  Maybe because he jumps so [dang] high, he's actually shooting down at the basket  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:06:55 PM
So Gerald has it tonight.

Amazing energy and lift for his age.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:07:08 PM
G$$$ cashing in
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 11:07:12 PM
Gerald has got one of the prettiest jump shots in the league.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:07:13 PM
Uggh, Green you can't leave a good shooter open in the corner by overhelping on D.
this is green's achilles heel - defense. at least he seems to be okay most of the time.

IT and Green shouldn't be in together.

I stand corrected! He's on fire!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:07:32 PM
Alright, this is getting freaking ridiculous. 14-5 on fouls. CONSISTENCY, REFS, is that too much to ask for??
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 11:07:58 PM
Isaiah played some great D on Hayward.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Green's shot is so flat.  Maybe because he jumps so [dang] high, he's actually shooting down at the basket  :P

Exactly..he rarely get s blocked , has that High release
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 11:09:10 PM
Nice half! I am worried about the impending regression to the mean, though.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:09:46 PM
good half. increased the lead in the second quarter. thank you mr. green.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:10:34 PM
Green can't miss tonight...keep feeding him the ball
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: slamtheking on February 11, 2017, 11:10:38 PM
have to be pleased going into halftime with that much of a lead.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:11:54 PM
have to be pleased going into halftime with that much of a lead.

Confusing isn't it ... :D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:16:17 PM
Beer break !  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:25:51 PM
Green with the start in the 2nd.  I'm worried about his ability to defend Hayward.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:26:03 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:26:13 PM
Missing Crowder's D on Hayward.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:27:54 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.


Ugh, down three of our top 8 rotation players. Hard to win like that.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:28:30 PM
If we can just hang around till last 5 minutes
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:29:36 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.

Ouch!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:29:47 PM
16-5 fouls.  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:30:14 PM
Shooting has cooled!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:30:55 PM
Shooting has cooled!

They know what to do. Tighten up the D!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:31:31 PM
Smart just knows when to deliver the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:31:35 PM
Shooting has cooled!

They know what to do. Tighten up the D!

They're killing us from the line.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:32:27 PM
Please be a cramp
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:32:29 PM
Oh great, Smart down now.

Looks just like a calf cramp, though, which is really painful.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:32:35 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.

Ouch!

This maybe too many injuries to over come . 

Not even CBS can noodle this out
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:32:57 PM
Shooting has cooled!

They know what to do. Tighten up the D!

They're killing us from the line.

Easy to do when you get +10 fouls on the opponent.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:33:31 PM
Shooting has cooled!

They know what to do. Tighten up the D!

They're killing us from the line.

Its becoming a norm. Best they can do is contest the shots and make it harder for the other team. We've already won some games with blatant discrepancy.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:33:36 PM
Shooting has cooled!

They know what to do. Tighten up the D!

They're killing us from the line.

Easy to do when you get +10 fouls on the opponent.

Yes.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:33:55 PM
Don't worry.  James Young to the rescue!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 11, 2017, 11:34:03 PM
James Young was completely lost on his very first defensive possession.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:34:44 PM
James Young was completely lost on his very first defensive possession.

Sounds right
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:36:20 PM
I was worried james young was going to mess up thst fast break
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2017, 11:36:28 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.


Ugh, down three of our top 8 rotation players. Hard to win like that.
Snart makes it 4.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 11, 2017, 11:36:28 PM
James "the enigma" Young Sighting!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:36:57 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.


Ugh, down three of our top 8 rotation players. Hard to win like that.
more than that since jerebko is still having trouble.

but they can do it. the bench has to really step it up. and so far young had done at least something positive.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:38:00 PM
James "the enigma" Young Sighting!!!

dunk that James

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2017, 11:38:00 PM
KO having best stretch of his career.  Playing both ends and even grabbing a few confident boards.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:38:41 PM
KO having best stretch of his career.  Playing both ends and even grabbing a few confident boards.

He's onto getting that max deal. :D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:38:50 PM
crap. brown is out with a hip strain. up to green now.


Ugh, down three of our top 8 rotation players. Hard to win like that.
Snart makes it 4.

I think he's still available, though. Seems like it was just some cramps. That's a sign that the ASB can't come soon enough. Our guys need some rest!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:39:25 PM
Jimmmy Bad Boy Young!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:39:32 PM
i give young credit for trying on defense against hayward. at least make him work for his shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:40:12 PM
young!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:40:37 PM
Lol these refs are doing all they can to not close this foul disparity. Monty just watched IT get fouled and did nothing lol 18-7 fouls.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 11:41:37 PM
Smart up and walking around.

God. My heart stopped when he went down holding his knee.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:41:40 PM
Ughh, KO..
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:42:29 PM
Ughh, KO..

?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 11, 2017, 11:43:01 PM
Young is beyond terrible
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:43:05 PM
Oh my Lord these refs are absolutely terrible. That clearly went off of Hayward, yet it's Utah's ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:43:16 PM
This is not pretty basketball!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:43:22 PM
Smart back in the game.  Good sign obviously.

1 more week until the All Star break.  We need that lull in the schedule to get healthy.  Hopefully Jaylen's injury is really minor.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:43:22 PM
Ughh, KO..

?

Missed dunk and two missed free throws.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:43:42 PM
come on YOUNG!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:43:52 PM
James Young can shoot a NBA 3.


He just cant make one
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:43:56 PM
well, young may have peaked.  ;D

but the celtics need offense from harford or olly now.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Clench123 on February 11, 2017, 11:44:20 PM
I hope he saved the little change he's made so far cuz he'll be gone from the league soon
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:44:34 PM
Ughh, KO..

?

Missed dunk and two missed free throws.

He better not go into a ft slump again
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 11:44:46 PM
Young is beyond terrible

He hasn't actually been bad. He's with it defensively and he's making the right decisions offensively. He's just a clear step down from Marcus.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:44:54 PM
James Young can shoot a NBA 3.


He just cant make one

fire Young and bring up Nader right now

if Young can't make the open 3, he has no career at the NBA level
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2017, 11:45:08 PM
It's literally a surprise when Young hits a shot. Why does he see minutes?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:45:19 PM
Lots of bricks in the last few possessions for both teams.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:45:37 PM
It's literally a surprise when Young hits a shot. Why does he see minutes?
because of injuries tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 11, 2017, 11:46:06 PM
It's literally a surprise when Young hits a shot. Why does he see minutes?

Crowder, Jaylen, AB all out. Smart was sitting with a hammy and Gerald Green was already in.

We were running out of players.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:46:54 PM
Ughh, KO..

?

Missed dunk and two missed free throws.

He's having a good night!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2017, 11:47:38 PM
When will Crowder be back?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
When will Crowder be back?

Dallas, I heard.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
KO!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:48:33 PM
Joe Johnson might be 500 years old but there's still no way Young can guard him.

But man has Young made some timely baskets for us.  Give him some props!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:48:37 PM
Young! But what is with our free throws tonight?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2017, 11:49:23 PM
KO is beasting
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:49:27 PM
and young redeems himself!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2017, 11:49:33 PM
Not sure what more you'd all want from Young tonight. 
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:49:48 PM
It's like James Young shoots the ball with too much spin.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:49:49 PM
KO with his line drive 3 pt shots

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2017, 11:50:22 PM
James Young can shoot a NBA 3.


He just cant make one

fire Young and bring up Nader right now

if Young can't make the open 3, he has no career at the NBA level

Been saying this since summer league ...Nader can play and shoot ....Nader has skills and IQ ...he can contribute ......DA wouldn't just admit defeat with Young and sign Nader
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:51:00 PM
Not sure what more you'd all want from Young tonight.

I'll take my chances on Action Jackson.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:51:10 PM
Smart killing his three point percentage even more tonight. He's been caught on two or three late clock desperate heaves.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:51:19 PM
weak weak finish.  :P

but still up by 12. not bad for playing like crap.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Ogaju on February 11, 2017, 11:51:25 PM
Shaq burning the midnight oil tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:52:02 PM
We're fortunate that that the Jazz have been ice cold tonight.  Still up 12 on the road heading into the 4th even after a 19 point 3rd quarter.

Plus we got the King in the Fourth.  Maintain the defensive intensity and we got this.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:52:03 PM
It's like James Young shoots the ball with too much spin.
yeah, but 7 points in 7 minutes is something i can live with. and decent effort on defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:52:12 PM
Smart killing his three point percentage even more tonight. He's been caught on two or three late clock desperate heaves.

He always takes those. I don't think he cares about his percentages, just winning.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:52:20 PM
weak weak finish.  :P

but still up by 12. not bad for playing like crap.  ;D

Not to mention missing dang near half of our regular rotation.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:53:04 PM
KO with 4 fouls ... needs to get off the floor

Horford has been a ghost tonight...  CBS is not correct... he is not worth every penny

glad we have him but he is overpaid
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:53:20 PM
There you go, Smart. Keeping taking it inside.

And then the good D to a steal!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: inverselock on February 11, 2017, 11:53:45 PM
Smart killing his three point percentage even more tonight. He's been caught on two or three late clock desperate heaves.

1 was late.

2 early shot clock deep 3's

Still got it in him, despite being better of late.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:53:57 PM
Smart killing his three point percentage even more tonight. He's been caught on two or three late clock desperate heaves.

He always takes those. I don't think he cares about his percentages, just winning.

Chucking 3's late in the clock is still better than wasting possessions on shot clock violations.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:54:40 PM
Smart killing his three point percentage even more tonight. He's been caught on two or three late clock desperate heaves.

He always takes those. I don't think he cares about his percentages, just winning.

Chucking 3's late in the clock is still better than wasting possessions on shot clock violations.

Absolutely!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2017, 11:54:58 PM
Do these teams watch tape?

Going at Marcus seems like suicide.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2017, 11:55:01 PM
ANOTHER steal by Smart.  Dude is just a beast.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: saltlover on February 11, 2017, 11:55:43 PM
20 for Isaiah again. And a 20-point lead!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 11, 2017, 11:55:44 PM
IT again!  This is fun. 
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:55:46 PM
smart, again and again with his defense.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 11, 2017, 11:55:53 PM
I guess its that time ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:56:01 PM
Jazz really has the same record as the Celts?

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:56:52 PM
This would be another really good win with how many guys we got out.

And I don't think it's a coincidence that both of those games have been with Smart in the starting lineup to help our overall D out in the first unit, which shows how much AB can really help coming back, let alone with is increased shooting.

Stevens has done a much better job staggering our main guys with our bench guys with the injuries, too.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 11, 2017, 11:57:14 PM
Jazz really has the same record as the Celts?

Yes, but having a rough night. I think we match up well with them for some reason.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 11, 2017, 11:57:19 PM
Jazz really has the same record as the Celts?
they are having a poor shooting night. the celtics are having one of their best shooting nights.

it happens. i have seen this happen to the celtics. sometimes a team gets lucky. good.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2017, 11:58:52 PM
smart, again and again with his defense.  ;D

Smart reminds me of a football player playing on a basketball court

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2017, 11:59:46 PM
Oh wow, IT! Falls down and STILL scores lol Being closer to the ground is an advantage sometimes  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:00:18 AM
Jimmy Young again!!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:00:26 AM
After some early chuckage, Rozier has had a good night.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:00:30 AM
What ever happened to Exum??

Smart > Exum no doubt

Actually I would take Smart over Wiggins, Parker....  Only Embiid better in that draft (though he is injured again)

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:01:19 AM
say what you want about young, but tonight he is a real nba player.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:01:40 AM
What ever happened to Exum??

Smart > Exum no doubt

Actually I would take Smart over Wiggins, Parker....  Only Embiid better in that draft (though he is injured again)
yeah, and i wanted exum over smart at the draft.  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:01:44 AM
was that a baby hook shot by IT4?

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:01:46 AM
This is the best all-around game the C's have played all season.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:02:07 AM
say what you want about young, but tonight he is a real nba player.

Yup, he's having a good game. We can always use shooting!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: saltlover on February 12, 2017, 12:02:15 AM
Time to bring in Jackson and Mickey?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 12, 2017, 12:02:19 AM
I remember wanting Exum so bad on the draft night although happy with Smart as a consolation prize.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:02:26 AM
What ever happened to Exum??

Smart > Exum no doubt

Actually I would take Smart over Wiggins, Parker....  Only Embiid better in that draft (though he is injured again)
yeah, and i wanted exum over smart at the draft.  :P

thank God the Jazz did us a favor and took Exum the ghost
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:03:09 AM
This may be our most impressive win of the season. Were heavily undermanned, in the middle of a long road trip, in Utah (one of the biggest home-court advantages due to altitude), playing against a relatively healthy and very good team.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:03:16 AM
Time to bring in Jackson and Mickey?

yeah right...CBS won't bring them into the game unless we are up 30 or up 20 with less than 1 min to go
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 12, 2017, 12:03:49 AM
What ever happened to Exum??

Smart > Exum no doubt

Actually I would take Smart over Wiggins, Parker....  Only Embiid better in that draft (though he is injured again)
yeah, and i wanted exum over smart at the draft.  :P

thank God the Jazz did us a favor and took Exum the ghost

Smart was eating both Wiggins and Exum in their matchup in the amateurs.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:04:07 AM
KO just absolutely dominating out there. Been excellent on D and O tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:04:22 AM
This may be our most impressive win of the season. Were heavily undermanned, in the middle of a long road trip, in Utah (one of the biggest home-court advantages due to altitude), playing against a relatively healthy and very good team.

Played really good D all night.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:04:49 AM
This may be our most impressive win of the season. Were heavily undermanned, in the middle of a long road trip, in Utah (one of the biggest home-court advantages due to altitude), playing against a relatively healthy and very good team.

What's crazy is that we beat Portland and Utah undermanned, yet we lose to the undermanned Kings lol
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:05:26 AM
and also lets look at olly. 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. good game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 12:05:28 AM
Great bench play this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:05:34 AM
Kelly having a really good game tonight!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:06:14 AM
KO has "IT"  right now

only took what 3 years to get to this point

I knew he would get to this point eventually
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: chilidawg on February 12, 2017, 12:06:16 AM
This may be our most impressive win of the season. Were heavily undermanned, in the middle of a long road trip, in Utah (one of the biggest home-court advantages due to altitude), playing against a relatively healthy and very good team.

What's crazy is that we beat Portland and Utah undermanned, yet we lose to the undermanned Kings lol

That's the NBA.  Can't ever get too high or too low over one game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:06:33 AM
Kelly having a really good game tonight!

Auditioning for that Hayward/KO sign and trade this summer!  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 12, 2017, 12:06:39 AM
Terry really needs to refine his decision making and learn how to use the pick properly.  The physical tools are there.  With his speed he shouldn't have much problem getting into the paint.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:07:00 AM
what the heck was that?? KO and Jerebko double screen?? lol awesome
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 12:07:43 AM
Jazz really has the same record as the Celts?
They don't look too intimidating tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:08:42 AM
Jazz really has the same record as the Celts?
They don't look too intimidating tonight.

They should be out rebounding us, but there not.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 12:08:51 AM
Don't blow it now.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:09:05 AM
Jazz really has the same record as the Celts?
They don't look too intimidating tonight.

look like garbage so far...really matchup badly against the Celts
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:09:18 AM
Would have liked a TO that last possession.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:10:46 AM
CMON
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:11:09 AM
I love it when IT points to his wrist ****
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:12:42 AM
bad shot by IT. too early in the shot clock and not necessary. glad they have a big lead.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:15:19 AM
cmon IT4... bonehead shot



Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:15:54 AM
cmon IT4... bonehead shot

Rozier*
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:16:52 AM
cmon IT4... bonehead shot

Rozier*

Rozier=bonehead shot
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:16:52 AM
I love that Utah fans are booing when it's literally 24-12 fouls lol Even the announcers are boneheaded and not recognizing this ridiculous disparity.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:17:53 AM
Lyles is not very good
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 12, 2017, 12:18:03 AM
I love that Utah fans are booing when it's literally 24-12 fouls lol Even the announcers are boneheaded and not recognizing this ridiculous disparity.

I was about to say the exact same thing.  They've also shot 13 more free throws.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:18:20 AM
Rozier is trying really hard to lose this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:18:22 AM
Everything good up until the last few minutes. Just sloppy.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:18:36 AM
OMG Rozier is freaking losing this game for us. Missed free throws, turnover, and then took a rebound from Smart.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 12:18:51 AM
Not makin it easy guys.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:19:06 AM
bonehead basketball being played now.  :P

not hard to win. just finish the game the right way guys.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:20:18 AM
OMG Rozier is freaking losing this game for us. Missed free throws, turnover, and then took a rebound from Smart.

Yeah, The bad Rozier coming back to end the game. Where's Kelly?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 12, 2017, 12:20:19 AM
WTH are they doing? Just run down the clock and hit FTs.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:20:22 AM
what kind of garbage is this...cmon
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:20:56 AM
James Young for Rozier?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:21:26 AM
Smart gets into one of these every game...

cmon Smart cool down
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:21:28 AM
and that should be the game folks.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:21:43 AM
Lol Rozier.... Seriously, get him out of the game. Oh my goodness.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:22:10 AM
Rozier has gone brain dead.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 12:22:20 AM
Good win without 2 starters and key bench guy (Jaylen) out for 2nd half.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:22:52 AM
Rozier has gone brain dead.
gone?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:23:45 AM
right now, rozier is playing some of the stupiest basketball i have ever seen.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:24:08 AM
Please pull Rozier...
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on February 12, 2017, 12:24:19 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:24:19 AM
game over
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:24:32 AM
That was just perfect handling of that situation by IT, Al, and Smart. Take as much time off as possible while keeping them scrambling.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:24:38 AM
Please pull Rozier...
they did. and to add insult to injury, they put young in for him.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:24:46 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?

I can't tell you?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:24:55 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?

better defender

Green went cold
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 12, 2017, 12:25:19 AM
right now, rozier is playing some of the stupiest basketball i have ever seen.

I'm not a fan
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:25:25 AM
Please pull Rozier...
they did. and to add insult to injury, they put young in for him.  ;D

Yes, Thanks
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:26:00 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?

better defender

Green went cold

Green never went cold. He's still 7/8.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:26:35 AM
right now, rozier is playing some of the stupiest basketball i have ever seen.

I'm not a fan

Me either but I try to be. He had a nice little stretch in this one but started out bad and ended up worse.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jdz101 on February 12, 2017, 12:26:40 AM
Utah insisting on being a bag of dildos and extending this game for no real reason whatsoever.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on February 12, 2017, 12:27:07 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?

better defender

Green went cold

Uh what? Green has been 7 of 8 tonight and have you not seen how bad Rozier has been in this quarter?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:27:15 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?

better defender

Green went cold

Green never went cold. He's still 7/8.

Rozier isn't a better defender than anyone on this team.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:27:40 AM
Utah insisting on being a bag of dildos and extending this game for no real reason whatsoever.

One of the biggest problems with NBA basketball. The last 2 minutes take too long.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:28:06 AM
Just hit free throws and this thing is over.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:28:20 AM
Can someone enlighten me as to why Terry Rozier is still in over Gerald Green?

better defender

Green went cold


Green never went cold. He's still 7/8.

Its not only about going 7/8

he was not the same as he was at the 2nd quarter

he was not getting free....
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:28:25 AM
utah only down by 6 and not giving up. i respect that.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:28:33 AM
Utah insisting on being a bag of dildos and extending this game for no real reason whatsoever.

One of the biggest problems with NBA basketball. The last 2 minutes take too long.

Yes, they need a no time outs in the last 2 minutes. It would be exciting!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: celtics2030 on February 12, 2017, 12:28:46 AM
I LOVE Quinn Snyder
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 12, 2017, 12:29:10 AM
Horrible 4th quarter but can't complain with the end result, especially how shorthanded we are.

Great win against a tough team.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:29:19 AM
Hayward always does this...what a bum
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:29:47 AM
Utah insisting on being a bag of dildos and extending this game for no real reason whatsoever.
;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:30:12 AM
Haha Smart with the great D once again!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: liam on February 12, 2017, 12:30:30 AM
Haha Smart with the great D once again!

Good game!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:30:32 AM
Heck of a win!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: CelticSooner on February 12, 2017, 12:30:37 AM
Good win C's.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jpotter33 on February 12, 2017, 12:31:12 AM
One of our better wins this year. Mavs will be another good test for us on Monday, though we still should run the rest of the games to the All Star Break.

Hopefully Brown is back soon and Crowder is well rested.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 12, 2017, 12:31:19 AM
Amazing win down three of our top players . ....on the road .....with.  4 th best team in West

Get well Jaylen

We need ya bro.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on February 12, 2017, 12:31:23 AM
big win against a very good team! :)
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mr. dee on February 12, 2017, 12:31:31 AM
Smart and IT are the yin and yang of this team.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:31:34 AM
good win, on the road, against a very good team.

tps for eveyone for staying up late!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 12, 2017, 12:32:02 AM
Its crazy that IT scored 29 and it still lowers his average
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on February 12, 2017, 12:32:09 AM
Can this team secure just ONE blow-out?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 12, 2017, 12:32:18 AM
Gerald Green and James Young combined:

38 minutes
26 points
0 rebounds
0 assists
0 steals
0 blocks

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on February 12, 2017, 12:32:48 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: positivitize on February 12, 2017, 12:33:00 AM
Gerald Green and James Young combined:

38 minutes
26 points
0 rebounds
0 assists
0 steals
0 blocks

Given what they are making and the expectations for both players, that seems fair.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:33:15 AM
Can this team secure just ONE blow-out?
dont Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. at a win, its bad luck.  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:33:44 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 12, 2017, 12:33:54 AM
Can this team secure just ONE blow-out?

My hair is grey ing fast
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 12, 2017, 12:34:59 AM
Danny has a TOUGH decision about Kelly this summer.

Someone is going to give him at least what Mozgov got, probably more..
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 12, 2017, 12:35:08 AM
Gerald Green and James Young combined:

38 minutes
26 points
0 rebounds
0 assists
0 steals
0 blocks

Given what they are making and the expectations for both players, that seems fair.

For sure, it's definitely not a complaint.  But still, 38 minutes without 1 rebound!  Anyway, their offensive contributions were huge.

That's the 2nd game this season that Young has helped us win.  He helped us earlier this year against Indiana on the road.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on February 12, 2017, 12:36:23 AM
Can this team secure just ONE blow-out?

My hair is grey ing fast

Join the club, and I turned 24 4 days ago.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:37:00 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:38:35 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

Care to elaborate at all?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:38:41 AM
Danny has a TOUGH decision about Kelly this summer.

Someone is going to give him at least what Mozgov got, probably more..

Why tough?

Need to keep KO long term
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 12, 2017, 12:38:48 AM
Can this team secure just ONE blow-out?

My hair is grey ing fast

Join the club, and I turned 24 4 days ago.

Happy belated birthday.  Tomorrow evening marks the end of a 13-day straight work stretch for me, so I'll be drinking enough beer for the both of us.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: konkmv on February 12, 2017, 12:39:08 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on February 12, 2017, 12:39:46 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks

Hip injury.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:40:11 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

Care to elaborate at all?

Did he alter any shots? Steal any balls? Grab many timely rebounds?? Yes he hit some nice 3s... FTs at the end of the game... Playing steady

But he was not outstanding... He has had way better games
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:41:16 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks
yep. and embiid injuried his knee. i dont know how badly.

on brown, hip strain. no mention of how long he will be out.

this team is desperate for the all star break so they can rest up.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: mainevent on February 12, 2017, 12:41:42 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on February 12, 2017, 12:42:16 AM
Can this team secure just ONE blow-out?

My hair is grey ing fast

Join the club, and I turned 24 4 days ago.

Happy belated birthday.  Tomorrow evening marks the end of a 13-day straight work stretch for me, so I'll be drinking enough beer for the both of us.

Thanks man. I'll give you a TP for that. Also I don't drink so feel free to have all the beer you want.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: max215 on February 12, 2017, 12:44:32 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks
yep. and embiid injuried his knee. i dont know how badly.

on brown, hip strain. no mention of how long he will be out.

this team is desperate for the all star break so they can rest up.

He absolutely altered shots and had a handful of key box-outs late. It seems like you were watching a different game from everyone else.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Tr1boy on February 12, 2017, 12:45:00 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!

How am I biased??

KO was outstanding tonight...not Horford

Horford has had better games. Why is this hard to accept?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Rosco917 on February 12, 2017, 12:47:05 AM
I really like this win...took the whole team to do it.

IT can just turn it on and off when he needs to at this point. He got his, while allowing the rest of the team to
gain needed confidence. Nice game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on February 12, 2017, 12:47:43 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks
yep. and embiid injuried his knee. i dont know how badly.

on brown, hip strain. no mention of how long he will be out.

this team is desperate for the all star break so they can rest up.


embiid has a slight tear in his meniscus of left knee.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: trickybilly on February 12, 2017, 12:55:15 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!

How am I biased??

KO was outstanding tonight...not Horford

Horford has had better games. Why is this hard to accept?

Did you watch the whole game? Al was elite. KO had a great game too.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on February 12, 2017, 12:58:51 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks
yep. and embiid injuried his knee. i dont know how badly.

on brown, hip strain. no mention of how long he will be out.

this team is desperate for the all star break so they can rest up.


embiid has a slight tear in his meniscus of left knee.
How serious is that? Is he out for a month? The season? A day?  ;D

Oh, and thanks.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jdz101 on February 12, 2017, 01:04:46 AM
What happenwd to brown? I read that the sixera confirmed that okafor is out because of trade talks
yep. and embiid injuried his knee. i dont know how badly.

on brown, hip strain. no mention of how long he will be out.

this team is desperate for the all star break so they can rest up.

Embiid is torn meniscus.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jdz101 on February 12, 2017, 01:23:16 AM
Hayward always does this...what a bum

Pads his statline with a bunch of points during junk time when the celtics are deliberately not playing defense or fouling because they've got one foot on the plane out of that boring ass town.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Denis998 on February 12, 2017, 01:32:24 AM
ouch

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/830660063543119872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: RockinRyA on February 12, 2017, 01:32:39 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!

How am I biased??

KO was outstanding tonight...not Horford

Horford has had better games. Why is this hard to accept?

Horford has had better games, sure. But he was not a GHOST.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 01:43:21 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!

How am I biased??

KO was outstanding tonight...not Horford

Horford has had better games. Why is this hard to accept?

Horford has had better games, sure. But he was not a GHOST.
Horford played great defense on Gobert. He had a great game.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Somebody on February 12, 2017, 01:53:15 AM
Will Jaylen Brown or Jae Crowder be back next game?
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: chambers on February 12, 2017, 02:07:01 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!

How am I biased??

KO was outstanding tonight...not Horford

Horford has had better games. Why is this hard to accept?

Horford was very, very good tonight.
16 points shooting 6 of 9 attempts. 50% from 3, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and excellent, EXCELLENT defense on Gobert and defensive rebounding in general.
Only blemish was 4 turnovers but he had a great game.

Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: RockinRyA on February 12, 2017, 02:54:29 AM
ouch

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/830660063543119872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

lol
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Monkhouse on February 12, 2017, 03:44:39 AM
Nice win tonight.  Really like that Gerald and Young contributed.  Horford was outstanding.

Horford's performance will be overlooked, because his statline is just fine, but he absolutely was outstanding.

Disagree

Horford was a ghost tonight... Outside of decent stats

KO was the outstanding big player tonight

You're so biased it's funny.  A blind man can see you have issues with Al. Get over yourself bruh, it's not that serious lol.  Al was extremely efficient, especially on the defensive end of the court. You can bash Al all season but not $1 of his paycheck will be deducted because YOU think he doesn't deserve it!

How am I biased??

KO was outstanding tonight...not Horford

Horford has had better games. Why is this hard to accept?

Horford had a statline of 66.7% FG, 16 PPG, 9 RPG, 3 APG, 1 BPG, and 3 TO, 1 being unforced due to the players inability to catch his pass.

Now...

Triboy we already know... If Jordan Mickey had even half of the stat line, your face would be like this.

(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/258/764/105.png)

Just kidding by the way, I really love Jordan Mickey as much as you do. I even homered myself into believing he could become like a Draymond Green type of player. Glue guy with better chance of being a shot blocker.

I still think he could be. If he ever improves his shot, from mid range, or 3pt to keep defenses honest, and at least knowing how to pass. He's a terrible passer, but I'm convinced by the meteoric rise of the Celtics, any coach can develop a player; its Brad Stevens.

___


My binkies from this years draft was oddly Mickey, Young, and Smart. I wanted all of these players to succeed, and I'm definitely feeling that way too with Brown.

I don't know what our future holds. But I always imagined the thought of a healthy and more improved shooting back court in Young and Smart. A slogan that I made oddly enough with a co-worker who shared my strange passion for the Celtics.

__

Who was the five best players tonight, if anyone can tell me. I didn't get to watch the game.  :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: jdz101 on February 12, 2017, 05:03:00 AM
If Utah give Hayward 210 million dollars in the offseason they will have plenty more of these sorts of games to look forward to. Getting outplayed by other franchises who are smarter with their money.
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: MBunge on February 12, 2017, 08:58:22 AM
If Utah give Hayward 210 million dollars in the offseason they will have plenty more of these sorts of games to look forward to. Getting outplayed by other franchises who are smarter with their money.

This actually is the biggest flaw in the salary system.  It's created an expectation every team should have one or two max salary guys and that the best player at a position or your team should be paid like he's one of the best guys at that position in the league.  Ainge is going to have some very tough decisions with IT, Avery, Smart and KO all wanting new deals soon.

It's also going to be a challenge for any team like Philly, LA or soon Boston who has mulitple high lottery picks over several years, though I think the new CBA might help a little with that.

Mike
Title: Re: Celtics (34-19) at Jazz (34-20) Game #54 2/11/17
Post by: Surferdad on February 12, 2017, 09:24:27 AM
If Utah give Hayward 210 million dollars in the offseason they will have plenty more of these sorts of games to look forward to. Getting outplayed by other franchises who are smarter with their money.

This actually is the biggest flaw in the salary system.  It's created an expectation every team should have one or two max salary guys and that the best player at a position or your team should be paid like he's one of the best guys at that position in the league.  Ainge is going to have some very tough decisions with IT, Avery, Smart and KO all wanting new deals soon.

It's also going to be a challenge for any team like Philly, LA or soon Boston who has mulitple high lottery picks over several years, though I think the new CBA might help a little with that.

Mike
Beg to differ somewhat.  IMO, it's created an expectation on the part of players and their agents that if you put up the stats, you will get paid comparably to other players with those stats.  GM's have agreed to this approach in salary negotiations/offers/FA signings.  It's not perfect, but "pay-for-play" is not the worst system possible.