Celtics (47-22) at Timberwolves (35-34) Game #70 3/15/23

[gouki88]

The infuriating obsession of modern NBA players with 2 for 1s, over a fastbreak layup in this instance, is just so stupid!

[Phantom255x]

Surprised we've only taken 12 threes so far. Felt like usually we'd have taken 25 by now 

[ozgod]

With about 13 games left in the season, Mazzulla still has no clue about the rotations it seems. Every game it's different. And I bet it's hard for the players not knowing their own roles most nights

Seeing as he’s a very theoretical coach, he strikes me as someone who would change his rotation for each specific matchup he sees, rather than have the same 8 or 9 and just ride them the whole season like Ime did. Whether that works or not is up for debate 

Or it could just be that the lineup he’s been going with lately hasn’t been doing that well anyway and he’s searching for something, anything 

[jpotter33]

Pretty happy with the effort and shot selection thus far. Only had a few bad contested threes so far, and Minny is a pretty solid defense.

Defensive effort is definitely better, too.

[Phantom255x]

With about 13 games left in the season, Mazzulla still has no clue about the rotations it seems. Every game it's different. And I bet it's hard for the players not knowing their own roles most nights

Seeing as he’s a very theoretical coach, he strikes me as someone who would change his rotation for each specific matchup he sees, rather than have the same 8 or 9 and just ride them the whole season like Ime did. Whether that works or not is up for debate 

Or it could just be that the lineup he’s been going with lately hasn’t been doing that well anyway and he’s searching for something, anything 

He's definitely at some point in the playoffs going to put a "Pritchard-White-Hauser-Griffin-Kornet" lineup out there even in a close game 

[ozgod]

Great hustle from Blake to grab the offensive board

[blink]

With the offensive power we have on this team 23 point quarters just shouldn’t be ok.

[ozgod]

With about 13 games left in the season, Mazzulla still has no clue about the rotations it seems. Every game it's different. And I bet it's hard for the players not knowing their own roles most nights

Seeing as he’s a very theoretical coach, he strikes me as someone who would change his rotation for each specific matchup he sees, rather than have the same 8 or 9 and just ride them the whole season like Ime did. Whether that works or not is up for debate 

Or it could just be that the lineup he’s been going with lately hasn’t been doing that well anyway and he’s searching for something, anything 

He's definitely at some point in the playoffs going to put a "Pritchard-White-Hauser-Griffin-Kornet" lineup out there even in a close game 

Yup, because the stats nerds said it would be effective against some obscure lineup probably 

[Phantom255x]

Griffin might legit be our 3rd big in the rotation. Despite his flaws, he's the one guy we have who can hustle and grab these boards. Kornet definitely can't. Plus BG can hit 3s too

[Indocelts]

Why can’t Tatum go straight to the basket like Brogdon?

[ozgod]

Another hustle play from Blake

[jpotter33]

With the offensive power we have on this team 23 point quarters just shouldn’t be ok.

Eh, Minny is a good defensive team, and we've just missed some good looks.

But I'm actually really liking how they're playing. Much more balanced offensive attack, and the defense is as engaged as we've seen in months.

[blink]

Why can’t Tatum go straight to the basket like Brogdon?

And do it faster.  JT doesn’t need to wait and survey everything, it just makes it harder for him.  Attack before the def adjusts.

[Phantom255x]

Wish Brown and Tatum could both play well in the same game more often. So far tonight, Jaylen just shooting 2-8. After Tatum laid an egg last game while Jaylen put up 43.

[ozgod]

Blake has made 3 winning plays so far