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Title: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on January 30, 2018, 08:58:12 PM
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New York Knicks (23-28) at Boston Celtics (36-15)
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
8:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #52, Home Game #27
TV: ESPN, NBCSB, MSG
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, ESPN NY 98.7
TD Garden

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Probable Starters
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PG: Terry Rozier
SG: Jaylen Brown
SF:  Jayson Tatum
PF: Al Horford
C: Aron Baynes 

Celtics Reserves

Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Daniel Theis
Guerschon Yabusele
Terry Rozier
Marcus Morris
Jarell Eddie
Kadeem Allen

Injuries
Gordon Hayward (ankle)  out
Marcus Smart (hand)  out
Shane Larkin (knee) questionable
Kyrie Irving (quad)  out

Two Way Players
Jabari Bird

Head Coach

Brad Stevens

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Probable Starters
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PG: Jarrett Jack
SG: Courtney Lee
SF: Tim Hardaway, Jr. 
PF: Kristaps Porzingis
C:  Enes Kanter

Knicks Reserves
Ron Baker
Michael Beasley
Damyean Dotson
Trey Burke
Willy Hernangomez
Doug McDermott
Kyle O'Quinn
Lance Thomas
Frank Ntilikina

Two Way Players
Isaiah Hicks
Luke Kornet

Injuries

Joakim Noah (make an offer)  out

Head Coach

Jeff Hornacek

Game Notes

These division foes meet for the third of 4 games this season.  They will meet one more time in New York on February 24. The Celtics won the first game 110-89 at the TD Garden while the Knicks took the second game 102-93 at MSG.  The Celtics won the series 3-1 last season. The last time the Knicks won the season series between these two teams was in 2012-13. 

The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 2-2 Western road trip.  This is the first of a 3 game home stand.  The Celtics are 18-8 at home.  The Knicks are 3-7 in their last 10 games and are 7-19 on the road.  The Celtics are looking for their 2nd straight win while the Knicks are looking for their 3rd win in a row after beating the Nets on Tuesday night.   

The Celtics are still the top team in the East, just 1 game ahead of the Raptors.  The Knicks are 10th in the East 3 games out of playoff contention.  The Knicks are playing in the second of back to back games, having played the Nets at home on Tuesday night.  They are 4-6 on the second night of back to back games and 1-4 when the games are home/away. 

The Celtics are still without Gordon Hayward (ankle) and Marcus Smart, who is still out with the cut on his hand.  Shane Larkin was a late scratch Monday with a sore knee and is listed as questionable for this game. Kyrie was limping at the end of Monday's game and will be out for this game with a quad injury.   I'm not sure if Jarell Eddie is still with the team on the 10 day contract but last I saw, the Celtics were not going to sign him to a second 10 day contract. 

I'm going to assume that Kadeem Allen is still with the team as the back court is very thin.  I'm thinking that Terry Rozier will get the start in spite of playing on a sore ankle, since there aren't a lot of choices left.  The Knicks are very actively shopping Joakim Noah and holding him out of games in the meantime.  Other than that, they have no injuries reported. 

Key Matchups
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Aron Baynes vs Enes Kanter
Kanter was the star of the first game between these two teams with 16 points and 19 rebounds. He followed that up with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the second game.   He is averaging 13.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists.  He is not a threat from the perimeter but is shooting 60.3% from the field.   Baynes has to keep him out of the paint and especially off the boards. 

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Al Horford vs Kristaps Porzingis
Porzingis is averaging 23.1 points, 6.67 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks.  He is also shooting 39.1% from beyond the arc.  in their first meeting, the Celtics limited him to 12 points on 3-12 shooting  In their second meeting, he scored just 1 point on 0-11 shooting.  Limiting him once again would go a long way toward getting a win against this team.  With Kyrie and Marcus both out and Shane questionable and Terry playing on a balky ankle, I expect to see Al playing a lot of point forward along with having to defend Porzingis.

Honorable Mention
Jayson Tatum vs Tim Hardaway, Jr
Hardaway is averaging 18.0 points, 3.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.  In the first game between these two teams, he scored 6 points on 2-11 shooting.   He didn't play in the Knicks win on 12/21 and in his place, Michael Beasley had 32 points and 12 rebounds so maybe it is good that he is back for this game.  Whether it is Hardaway or Beasley on the court at the small forward spot, the Celtics have to limit their scoring. 

Keys to the Game
Defense
- Playing tough team defense is the key to winning every game. The Celtics need to concentrate on getting stops and keeping the Knicks' offense off balance.  The Knicks allow 106.2 points per game and have a defensive rating of 106.6 while the Celtics allow 98.8 points per game and have a defensive rating of 100.2.    The Celtics must concentrate on playing tough team defense to keep the Knicks from getting a win in this one. 

Rebound -    The Celtics are 10th with 44.3 rebounds per game while the Knicks are 13th with 44.1 rebounds per game.  The Celtics are getting it done with a team rebounding effort and not depending on one or two players to be the rebounders.  The Knicks are 6th with 13.6 second chance points and so the Celtics must crash the boards to keep the Knicks from getting easy points off of rebounds.   The Celtics are 23-1 when they out-rebound their opponents. 

Be Aggressive - The Celtics need to be the more aggressive team. They have to be more aggressive in going after loose balls, in grabbing rebounds, in defending, and in going to the basket.  They have to be the team that wants it more.  They have to find the swagger and heart that it takes to play harder than their opponents.  They simply have to out-work the Knicks. 

Move the Ball- The Celtics have to keep the ball moving and find the open man.  When the ball sticks and one player tries to do too much,  the team suffers.  They have to play as a team and trust their teammates and keep the ball moving.  No hero ball. 

Play 48 Minutes - The Celtics have to start out strong and not allow themselves to get down big early.  It takes too much effort to fight their way back from a big deficit.  If they get a lead, they have to play hard to keep that lead and not let up because the Knicks have come back from double digit deficits to win several times already this season.    They have to play hard from the opening tip until the final buzzer. 
 
X-Factors
Back Home
- The Celtics are back at home after a grueling road trip and should get a boost from the home crowd and the familiar court.  However, the first game back after a road trip is usually a tough one.  The Celtics need to stay focused and play their game. 

It's the Knicks - The Celtics can't afford to come out with less than their best effort just because the Knicks are 5 games under .500.   They need to keep in mind that the Knicks beat them last time out and so they need to be motivated to avenge that loss.  Also,  the Knicks are division rivals and so the Celtics need to always give it their best shot to beat them, no matter the circumstances. 
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: KGs Knee on January 30, 2018, 08:59:16 PM
Go C's!
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on January 30, 2018, 08:59:33 PM
TP to KGs Knee   for being the first to post in the game thread!!


GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on January 30, 2018, 09:06:16 PM
Go Celts!!
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on January 30, 2018, 09:16:20 PM
F.r.i.s.t.
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: mobilija on January 30, 2018, 09:25:59 PM
Win it!
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: KGs Knee on January 30, 2018, 09:52:49 PM
TP to KGs Knee   for being the first to post in the game thread!!


GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!

Two in a row...LOL!!!

Thanks...TP FL
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: azzenfrost on January 30, 2018, 10:07:12 PM
If there are loud C's fans in Denver, I'm sure they can go to New York.

Let's go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Phantom255x on January 30, 2018, 10:09:43 PM
If there are loud C's fans in Denver, I'm sure they can go to New York.

Let's go Celtics!

Isn't this game at TD Garden?
Title: Re: Knicks (22-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on January 30, 2018, 10:17:33 PM
If there are loud C's fans in Denver, I'm sure they can go to New York.

Let's go Celtics!

Isn't this game at TD Garden?

Yes so hopefully the loud ones stay in Boston.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 30, 2018, 10:41:30 PM
Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Jiri Welsch on January 30, 2018, 10:44:02 PM
Yeeeeehaw! Let’s get Em back for last game.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 01:23:49 AM
Really the only thing I am interested for the next two or three weeks weeks, is Jaylen continuing to assert himself. Taking at least 14 shots per game, driving hard to the rim, playing hard defense.

Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: estendius on January 31, 2018, 02:01:21 AM
Need good game from Jayson and Jaylen to win
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Bucketgetter on January 31, 2018, 02:07:52 AM
Joakim Noah “Make an offer” OUT Hahahahahaha
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Surferdad on January 31, 2018, 06:54:16 AM
14th, two-way player.

Put a hurt on their knickers.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 12:38:24 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if Kyrie sits tonight. I know he was a little bit balky at the end of the Nuggets game...

Nothing has been announced but I think his knee is bothering him
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Donoghus on January 31, 2018, 12:45:32 PM
Celtics should take these guys to the woodshed.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: fairweatherfan on January 31, 2018, 12:52:39 PM
Kyrie is OUT tonight. And Larkin is questionable. Brace yourselves, we're gonna be seeing an awful lot of Terry running the offense tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 12:54:40 PM
Not a lot of bodies in the backcourt tonight. No Smart, Kyrie and maybe no Larkin.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: saltlover on January 31, 2018, 12:55:21 PM
Kyrie is OUT tonight. And Larkin is questionable. Brace yourselves, we're gonna be seeing an awful lot of Terry running the offense tonight.

Yikes.  Terry is playing through a bit of an ankle injury himself I believe.  We could see some actual Kadeem Allen minutes tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Donoghus on January 31, 2018, 12:55:46 PM
Kyrie is OUT tonight. And Larkin is questionable. Brace yourselves, we're gonna be seeing an awful lot of Terry running the offense tonight.

Ugh.... 
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: azzenfrost on January 31, 2018, 12:56:49 PM
And Eddie. Has it been 10 days?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 12:57:15 PM
Allen is going to have to get minutes tonight. Just nobody left
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 12:58:49 PM
PG play, by that meaning passing and playmaking, is going to be rough tonight.

I bet we run through Al a ton.  Whats his assist record for a game?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 01:00:25 PM
Smart and his foolish actions are really hurting this team.

Boston needs to play big time defense tonight. Knicks played last night so hopefully they wear out
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: vl819 on January 31, 2018, 01:03:20 PM
Kyrie out tonight with the bruised quad according to Stevens
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 01:22:00 PM
The Two Jays need to show up and show out.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 01:26:08 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: kozlodoev on January 31, 2018, 01:57:05 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Phantom255x on January 31, 2018, 01:58:18 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: kozlodoev on January 31, 2018, 02:03:43 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Maybe. The naked eye test says we blow just as many defensive assignments with him. But that's just one man watching.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: manl_lui on January 31, 2018, 02:10:00 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Maybe. The naked eye test says we blow just as many defensive assignments with him. But that's just one man watching.

I was actually thinking the same thing, had Smart been there, would Curry erupt for 46 points? I would like to think he doesn't
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Phantom255x on January 31, 2018, 02:39:36 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Maybe. The naked eye test says we blow just as many defensive assignments with him. But that's just one man watching.

I was actually thinking the same thing, had Smart been there, would Curry erupt for 46 points? I would like to think he doesn't

Probably not. Rozier played relatively soft defense on Curry tbh. Rozier wasn't horrible in that game but his defense was definitely shaky that night.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 31, 2018, 03:32:12 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Maybe. The naked eye test says we blow just as many defensive assignments with him. But that's just one man watching.

I was actually thinking the same thing, had Smart been there, would Curry erupt for 46 points? I would like to think he doesn't

Why is it that people only think about the change that could benefit us? The addition of smart's D doesn't mean we win automatically. Maybe GSW wins another way? It's not as if we were blown out, any little change could make the game go in any direction in our favor or theirs.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: YoungOne87 on January 31, 2018, 03:50:50 PM
I hope that larkin will start over rozier, I think he will fit better with the first unit.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 04:04:35 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Maybe. The naked eye test says we blow just as many defensive assignments with him. But that's just one man watching.

I was actually thinking the same thing, had Smart been there, would Curry erupt for 46 points? I would like to think he doesn't

Why is it that people only think about the change that could benefit us? The addition of smart's D doesn't mean we win automatically. Maybe GSW wins another way? It's not as if we were blown out, any little change could make the game go in any direction in our favor or theirs.

The fact is that Curry put up 49 on us because we had nobody that could stay with him around screens, which Smart happens to be about as good at as anyone in the league.

No, it certainly doesn’t guarantee us a win, but I’d bet that had Smart played Curry wouldn’t have had as many points as he did.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on January 31, 2018, 04:13:04 PM
Smart’s immaturity is really hurting this team about now.
It is? I think the team has been better without him. As a minimum, not worse.

Idk, I think we could have really used him in that Warriors game...
Maybe. The naked eye test says we blow just as many defensive assignments with him. But that's just one man watching.

I was actually thinking the same thing, had Smart been there, would Curry erupt for 46 points? I would like to think he doesn't

Why is it that people only think about the change that could benefit us? The addition of smart's D doesn't mean we win automatically. Maybe GSW wins another way? It's not as if we were blown out, any little change could make the game go in any direction in our favor or theirs.

The fact is that Curry put up 49 on us because we had nobody that could stay with him around screens, which Smart happens to be about as good at as anyone in the league.

No, it certainly doesn’t guarantee us a win, but I’d bet that had Smart played Curry wouldn’t have had as many points as he did.

My question still stands, even if we don't give up 49, what makes you think that we don't shift that underperformance to somewhere else? Maybe guys who hit shots don't have that chance if Smart is now taking his few? We lost by 4 points any change could work for us but something could also work differently for them in the positive also.


When I say that, I'm referring to me too, I do it. Just asking why we think about one change that would benefit us but forget that that change has a ripple effect? Apparently we think you change one thing and everything else stays the same.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 04:15:00 PM
I hope that larkin will start over rozier, I think he will fit better with the first unit.

Larkin might be out also
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Phantom255x on January 31, 2018, 04:20:29 PM
Would be nice to see one of Jaylen or Tatum get their first 30 point game tonight.

But either way, both guys are going to have to come up big, and hopefully Morris+Rozier can contribute well off the bench. Will require a team effort tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: libermaniac on January 31, 2018, 05:14:32 PM
Would be nice to see one of Jaylen or Tatum get their first 30 point game tonight.

But either way, both guys are going to have to come up big, and hopefully Morris+Rozier can contribute well off the bench. Will require a team effort tonight.
Rozier will be starting, unless Brad opts to play "big-ball"  ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 05:21:46 PM
So Rozier and Larkin will be our only ball handlers tonight. Yikes. Smart really looking stupid right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 31, 2018, 06:16:45 PM
oh ...noooooooooo.....no Kyrie

i have an offer for Noah


One soiled sock with a hole in it.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: bopna on January 31, 2018, 07:25:37 PM
Welp..

We are going to lose this game by double digits.

Tatum and Brown are not yet ready to score bigtime.

Lastime KI missed a game we were so bad offensively it was putrid.

Becha Beasley scores 40 on us..😰😢
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 07:50:12 PM
The Knicks are not a good enough team to say that the defense can't hold them down and let the Celtics win an ugly game here.  Tatum was way better last game than in his stretch.  Brown has had some good games.  Lets see what happens.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 07:55:20 PM
The truth is much better broadcaster now. You can tell he has settled in well. He used to be slow and shaky, now he looks like he could take Jalen's spot.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:08:31 PM
This could be a Scary Terry type of night.

20+ pts, 8 rbs, 6 ast.

Book it.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:13:06 PM
Less than stellar start for horford
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 08:13:55 PM
Rozier starting his first game and having a big game could end up being interesting with the trade deadline right around the corner.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 08:15:01 PM
Brown with yet another big start! He reminds me of AB with how strong he always starts.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 31, 2018, 08:16:05 PM
Less than stellar start for horford

depressed he has no Irving .....like me
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:17:22 PM
I love games like this where Al reminds you how stupid that "doesn't earn his money" thread are...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:18:51 PM
This could be a Scary Terry type of night.

20+ pts, 8 rbs, 6 ast.

Book it.

20 pts seems a little conservative now...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:20:25 PM
Watching KP its surprising to see that his FG% is only 43.8%. How does somebody that tall, who has at least 4-6 inches over virtually every defender not shoot more efficiently?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:22:00 PM
Watching KP its surprising to see that his FG% is only 43.8%. How does somebody that tall, who has at least 4-6 inches over virtually every defender not shoot more efficiently?
Lots of jump shots
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:22:15 PM
That was a heat check drive by Rozier.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on January 31, 2018, 08:22:15 PM
Watching KP its surprising to see that his FG% is only 43.8%. How does somebody that tall, who has at least 4-6 inches over virtually every defender not shoot more efficiently?

Because he is overrated.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:22:41 PM
Watching KP its surprising to see that his FG% is only 43.8%. How does somebody that tall, who has at least 4-6 inches over virtually every defender not shoot more efficiently?
Lots of jump shots

Ya, he needs to get more in the post. Work out of there.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:23:22 PM
So Terry Rozier clearly wants to continue playing in the NBA
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:23:25 PM
Kanter gives the Cs fits every time he plays them. Been a force on the boards this quarter. Knicks must have at least 5 extra possessions already in the 1st quarter.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:23:36 PM
Get a freaking rebound
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: 317 on January 31, 2018, 08:25:04 PM
missed the pregame, where is Tommy?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:25:29 PM
Tatum needs to work on the butterfingers.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 08:25:52 PM
Atta boy Nader
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:27:42 PM
Mmm, Kyle O'Quinn, get comfortable big guy...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:28:36 PM
Other than unicorn and kanter...the knicks are terrible
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 08:28:53 PM
Well, we all know how bad Rozier wants to be a starter in this league. Maybe Danny told him to have a big game tonight with the trade deadline right around the corner. I mean, he works perfectly as a trade partner for Evans.  ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: stes on January 31, 2018, 08:29:48 PM
I was late for the tip off so I’m only 6 minutes in. For the longest time I had a thought that Rozier’s movement and body language resemble MJ, tonight - at least so far - so does his performance.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:32:00 PM
Beasley...

Mike Breen calling this game like it a local knicks game in msg
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: hpantazo on January 31, 2018, 08:32:22 PM
Its a timely showcase of Rozier tonight, a week before the trade deadline...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 08:33:42 PM
Beasley...

Mike Breen calling this game like it a local knicks game in msg

Breen's right though, that wasn't an offensive foul.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:34:20 PM
Majority of this knicks roster is G league
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Chief on January 31, 2018, 08:35:02 PM
Its a timely showcase of Rozier tonight, a week before the trade deadline...

I hope so
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:36:39 PM
Its a timely showcase of Rozier tonight, a week before the trade deadline...

I hope so

Ya they aren't trading Rozier. Hes a cost controlled rotation player for a team that will be wanting to avoid the luxury tax next year.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 08:38:20 PM
Well, we all know how bad Rozier wants to be a starter in this league. Maybe Danny told him to have a big game tonight with the trade deadline right around the corner. I mean, he works perfectly as a trade partner for Evans.  ;)

Are you saying Rozier plus fillers for Kawhi?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 08:39:33 PM
is Jaylen Brown left handed? Why is he shooting with his off hand?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:39:36 PM
What does Brown have to do to get a call?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:40:45 PM
Brown missed about 4 at the rim and been fouled a bunch.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:41:07 PM
What does Brown have to do to get a call?

Just keep driving, eventually the refs will start giving you soem calls.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 08:42:09 PM
What does Brown have to do to get a call?

Just keep driving, eventually the refs will start giving you soem calls.

Or he can change the name on his jersey to Harden.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:42:20 PM
This is some sort of lineup for Boston
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 08:42:50 PM
good defense there by Rozier.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:43:32 PM
I wish Morris was more consistent on offense
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:43:34 PM
I really don't like Marcus Morris, but there is so much to like about Marcus Morris.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:44:04 PM
Some Knicks guy fouled Nader shooting a 3. Wow. LOL.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: kozlodoev on January 31, 2018, 08:44:23 PM
Boy, that second unit plays as if being on the court is a nuisance.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 08:44:26 PM
Offense is a mess
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: kozlodoev on January 31, 2018, 08:44:52 PM
I wish Morris was more consistent on offense
I wish Morris had a second shot.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:45:44 PM
This looks like a preseason game.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:45:47 PM
Rozier starting to do too much hero ball stuff now
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 08:46:03 PM
Who is going to score with this unit?  Get Tatum more minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:46:38 PM
RIP Porzingis
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 08:46:42 PM
Holy crap, what a dunk by Brown!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 08:46:49 PM
Jaylen MF Brown!! Welcome to poster town, Kristaps!!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:46:58 PM
Eat that poster Unicorn
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:47:45 PM
Oh. My. God.

I haven't thought about buying a poster in 15 years.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Rosco917 on January 31, 2018, 08:47:51 PM
wow!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 08:48:00 PM
Dunk of the year??
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:48:08 PM
Man, all of Latvia felt that one.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 08:48:32 PM
Anyone think Brown is taking that Drummond stuff a bit personally? lol
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 08:48:43 PM
Unbelievable dunk !
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: MasterEmile on January 31, 2018, 08:48:49 PM
Dunk of the year??
It is so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:48:52 PM
Rest in Peace sweet Unicorn
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:49:29 PM
Brown can get to the rim off that baseline all night. They have not stopped it yet
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Sketch5 on January 31, 2018, 08:50:02 PM
JB the Unicorn Slayer!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:50:27 PM
Anyone think Brown is taking that Drummond stuff a bit personally? lol
Can't wait until he dunks on Drummomd
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 08:51:00 PM
Man that new kids dance with the arms moving side to side  ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:51:27 PM
That has to be a contender for dunk of the year. Just vicious.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 08:51:34 PM
Brown looks really, really good tonight with a higher usage.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 08:51:39 PM
Great defense by Nader a play back.  He's done his role well so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:51:52 PM
Brown having his way right now
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 08:52:04 PM
Nice pass on the drive by Brown.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 08:52:30 PM
Man that new kids dance with the arms moving side to side  ::)

LOL. I just tried and failed.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 08:54:15 PM
Good to see Horford brought his A+ scoring game tonight...NOT
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 08:55:18 PM
I hope these missed FTs dont come back to bite us.  Can't miss 2 in a row MM
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:55:27 PM
Come on Morris. 3 missed FT and a ton of missed shots tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 08:55:46 PM
I hope these missed FTs dont come back to bite us.  Can't miss 2 in a row MM

Morris pulling a Jaylen from the line
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:56:34 PM
Unicorn and Kanter play no defense
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: straightouttabahstun on January 31, 2018, 08:57:11 PM
Anyone else notice John Malkovich sitting front court? That’s actually mad funny.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 08:57:51 PM
Washed up guards seem to have a field day against Boston...Collison, Holiday, Bayless, Jack.

Ton of missed FTs...not good.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: mainevent on January 31, 2018, 08:58:06 PM
Morris is the new Brown at the free throw line.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: kozlodoev on January 31, 2018, 09:00:55 PM
Washed up guards seem to have a field day against Boston...Collison, Holiday, Bayless, Jack.
Pffff. Holiday is exactly the same this season as he's been for most of his career.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:02:35 PM
This is some pitiful D. I'm not exactly getting this smaller lineup with both of their bigs out there.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 09:02:35 PM
That was just awful defense by Rozier.  Reached against Jack, giving him a wide open drive to drop the pass off to Kanter.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 09:02:51 PM
Just ugly basketball. So much one on one and bad jump shots
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 09:04:57 PM
Make your dang free throws
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:05:52 PM
What... in the world was that from Tatum? He seems to be having some confidence issues, even after that stellar game in Denver.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 09:06:48 PM
What the?? Come on Boston. This should be an blowout...Keeping them in the game
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:07:13 PM
How is it Tatum can hit a fall away jumper with a hand in his face but completely miss the basket on a wide open three?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:07:19 PM
Overall, considering the only healthy guard available tonight is Rozier, pretty good half.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: bknova on January 31, 2018, 09:07:29 PM
What... in the world was that from Tatum? He seems to be having some confidence issues, even after that stellar game in Denver.

 He's never played this many games at this intensity level ever before in his life.   The rookie wall exist for a reason.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:08:12 PM
Overall, considering the only healthy guard available tonight is Rozier, pretty good half.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too. Can't really complain given the context. And we're actually getting good shots, just missing them. Only two TOs, too!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 09:08:24 PM
Just keep driving to the hoop. Knicks playing no defense inside. Stop with the difficult jumpers
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 09:09:05 PM
Was hoping Tatum would be here to play this game after being much better last game.  unfortunately, no.  The airball and he could hardly gather the ball a bit ago.

Rozier if he's scoring is great but he isn't running anything.  I hope we let Larkin run the PG spot with the starters a bit.

Otherwise, pretty good considering how much they need Kyrie and don't have Smart either.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: blink on January 31, 2018, 09:12:00 PM
well could have been a worse 1st half honestly.  No Kyrie and we are up at half with Rozier and Brown doing good work in the half.  Need a bit more offensively from Tatum in the 2nd.  Nader had a good 1/2. 

I was watching my alma mater Iowa State take down Press Virginia earlier.  A win by the C's would make it a great night.

Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:13:38 PM
Was hoping Tatum would be here to play this game after being much better last game.  unfortunately, no.  The airball and he could hardly gather the ball a bit ago.

Rozier if he's scoring is great but he isn't running anything.  I hope we let Larkin run the PG spot with the starters a bit.

Otherwise, pretty good considering how much they need Kyrie and don't have Smart either.

Larkin is supposedly out with knee soreness, too, which is why we've had to utilize Nader instead of him.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 09:15:04 PM
Just keep driving to the hoop. Knicks playing no defense inside. Stop with the difficult jumpers

Feels like if they follow that advice, it is a guaranteed win...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on January 31, 2018, 09:15:54 PM
Trying to remember the last time Jaylen and Jayson both had good shooting nights. Oh, well. Can't complain much after that half considering we have one point guard healthy.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:17:44 PM
What... in the world was that from Tatum? He seems to be having some confidence issues, even after that stellar game in Denver.

 He's never played this many games at this intensity level ever before in his life.   The rookie wall exist for a reason.

I have definitely have to think that’s part of it. This is the time of the season that really messes with rookies. Hopefully he’ll bounce back soon.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 09:19:45 PM
This season is a grind on me and I am just watching, Can't imagine being 19 and starting for the greatest franchise in basketball
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Phantom255x on January 31, 2018, 09:21:56 PM
This season is a grind on me and I am just watching, Can't imagine being 19 and starting for the greatest franchise in basketball

Tatum is literally two whole days younger than me. And I'm nervous while just watching too  :o

Though I just got out of an Orgo lab 30 mins ago so missed early parts of this game lol (including the Poster sadly)
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:22:19 PM
What... in the world was that from Tatum? He seems to be having some confidence issues, even after that stellar game in Denver.

 He's never played this many games at this intensity level ever before in his life.   The rookie wall exist for a reason.

I have definitely have to think that’s part of it. This is the time of the season that really messes with rookies. Hopefully he’ll bounce back soon.
Some of its rookie wall, some may be the new baby, some may some regression to the mean (wasnt going to hit 50% from 3 all year). He'll eventually snap out of it.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:22:23 PM
Tatum!

Looks like that was a play developed specifically for Tatum to try and get him going.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:22:47 PM
Rozier really is a beast on the glass for his size.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:24:46 PM
Rozier really is a beast on the glass for his size.
Pound for pound, he's probably their best rebounder
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
Kanter just killing us
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:27:00 PM
Got to give credit to the refs tonight. Very solid game and letting them play for the most part.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on January 31, 2018, 09:27:08 PM
Horford heating up
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Phantom255x on January 31, 2018, 09:28:12 PM
Wow, Porzingis with just 2 rebounds in 23 minutes  :o
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 09:28:37 PM
once Jaylen Brown develops a euro step, watch out.

By the way is it 'a euro step' or 'an euro step' ? LOL.

The wrong one just sounds better.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 09:30:05 PM
Brown with some nice passes tonight. 

Al responding with a solid scoring quarter.  14/9/5 for Horford so far.  Just another day at the office.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:30:14 PM
Got to give credit to the refs tonight. Very solid game and letting them play for the most part.

This is definitely one of the best reffed games I’ve seen in awhile. Hopefully we didn’t jinx it...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 09:30:38 PM
Did Rozier ever had a double double?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 09:30:50 PM
Did they just run that old Avery Bradley pindown curl for Tatum?

I could get used to that. Tatum is so comfortable shooting as he fades sideways...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 09:31:19 PM
By the way, the whole rookie wall deal is why players that have played over a year as professionals at any level, or been in the NBA for one year whether they played or not, should not be in the running for rookie of the year.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 09:32:39 PM
Poor IT 2-13 for now
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: tenn_smoothie on January 31, 2018, 09:33:48 PM
Is Irving at the game tonite ?

Save the smart comments. Yes it does matter to me.......a lot. Kyrie Irving wants to lead the greatest name in basketball, he needs to act like it. If he is in the locker area watching, encouraging his teammates when they came in at halftime, that's ok. But please don't tell me his sore hamstring requires him to sit at home and watch on his 80" Panasonic. Even poor, embarrassed Marcus is sitting on the bench with his team.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 09:34:01 PM
Rozier is playing some excellent defense.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:34:38 PM
Man Rozier could legit get a triple double
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:34:53 PM
Kanter is a rebounding machine. Up to 17 now.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:34:56 PM
Triple double alerts for both Al (14, 9, and 5) and Rozier (15, 9, and 6)!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 09:36:13 PM
Kyrie is probably flattened by the fact that he cannot play.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 09:36:33 PM
Kanter is a rebounding machine. Up to 17 now.
Baynes with ZERO . For real
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 09:36:57 PM
Morris like "I need me one of those rings" lol
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:36:59 PM
Lol I love Wyc and Pagliuca. They're really engaged as owners and seem to genuinely love the game and the team.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 09:37:23 PM
Marcus checking out Wyc's ring LOL..
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:37:42 PM
Baynes...what are you doing?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 09:38:56 PM
Get Baynes out pls
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 09:39:14 PM
FREE Yabusele!!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:39:22 PM
As much grief as Morris gets on here from some of you, he was a really good pick-up this year. Exactly what this team needed.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 09:40:24 PM
That was a great move by JB
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:40:26 PM
Nice move by Brown
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:40:58 PM
Great defensive quarter so far
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Rosco917 on January 31, 2018, 09:41:13 PM
Baynes broke another nose.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:43:13 PM
So we got Marcus Morris and Jaylen Brown playing point guard right now. What universe is this? But actually Jaylen has been pretty good passing tonight. 3 assists and a couple passes that forced New York to foul.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:45:27 PM
So we got Marcus Morris and Jaylen Brown playing point guard right now. What universe is this? But actually Jaylen has been pretty good passing tonight. 3 assists and a couple passes that forced New York to foul.
Honestly don't have a choice right now lol
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:47:29 PM
Ouch! Morris!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:47:47 PM
HOW IS THAT NOT A FOUL?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:47:54 PM
What the hell is that ref doing?? Semi was blatantly fouling the guy right in front of the ref to stop the clock and he refused to call it!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 09:48:04 PM
Ugh.  That was a scary fall.  Glad he didn't fall in a way where he'd hit his head.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 09:48:41 PM
Scary. Why the hell didn't CBS call a timeout?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:48:57 PM
How is that not a flagrant?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 09:49:01 PM
Ugh.  That was a scary fall.  Glad he didn't fall in a way where he'd hit his head.

Looks like that's why he hung on the rim - he realized it was going to be an awkward fall.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 09:49:08 PM
Knee blown out or tailbone


Season over?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:49:31 PM
Ugh.  That was a scary fall.  Glad he didn't fall in a way where he'd hit his head.

Right, this could have been Kris Dunn all over again...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 09:49:35 PM
Scary. Why the hell didn't CBS call a timeout?

You need possession to call a TO. Or a foul, which Semi was clearly doing...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:49:50 PM
Scary. Why the hell didn't CBS call a timeout?

You have to have possession of the ball to call a time out. Why didn't the refs call a foul?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: GreenEnvy on January 31, 2018, 09:49:53 PM
Knee blown out or tailbone


Season over?

Are you watching?

Neither.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:50:05 PM
Great, another injury. Hope Smart feels terrible. He's an idiot. We could use some depth right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 09:50:05 PM
Man that could have been much worse than it was.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 09:50:07 PM
Scary. Why the hell didn't CBS call a timeout?

We didn't have possession........
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 09:50:28 PM
Ugh.  That was a scary fall.  Glad he didn't fall in a way where he'd hit his head.

Looks like that's why he hung on the rim - he realized it was going to be an awkward fall.

Replay shows that Beasley whacked Morris in the head which probably caused him to lose his shaky grip on the rim.  If anything that's an And-1.

And of course we get a tech?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:50:42 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:50:47 PM
The Knicks are shooting a foul shot? Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: manl_lui on January 31, 2018, 09:51:06 PM
um what?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:52:02 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 09:52:04 PM
What a botching by the refs on that whole exchange.  I don't want to hear any BS either, protect the players!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:52:14 PM
The Knicks are shooting a foul shot? ****?

Foul occurred away from the ball at end of quarter. New rules mean the Knicks shoot a foul shot.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:52:27 PM
What a botching by the refs on that whole exchange.  I don't want to hear any BS either, protect the players!


Amen!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 09:52:28 PM
How do we feel about the Knicks playing on with Morris on the ground??
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 09:52:40 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:52:41 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

There has to be intent. There was none. Its not a flagrant.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on January 31, 2018, 09:52:54 PM
The refs followed the rules, but the rules need to change.

In soccer if a guy is injured on the other team, you kick the ball out of bounds. When the player gets off the field and play resumes, the other team gives you the ball back.

Basketball should have a courtesy like that if the refs aren't gonna do something.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 09:53:05 PM
That's pretty crappy. It's the right call, but they have to make some sort of provision for injury cases like that. The ref should be able to stop the clock on those possessions.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:53:13 PM
The Knicks are shooting a foul shot? ****?

Foul occurred away from the ball at end of quarter. New rules mean the Knicks shoot a foul shot.

What about the foul committed on Morris before that foul?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:53:18 PM
Knee blown out or tailbone


Season over?

He could miss a few games but I doubt that’s season ending. It looks like he bruised his hip.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 09:53:53 PM
How do we feel about the Knicks playing on with Morris on the ground??

Apart of the game. C's did the same thing when Plumlee was hurt. Just too way too long for the play to stop.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:54:18 PM
The Knicks are shooting a foul shot? ****?

Foul occurred away from the ball at end of quarter. New rules mean the Knicks shoot a foul shot.

What about the foul committed on Morris before that foul?

They missed it.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on January 31, 2018, 09:54:19 PM
Knee blown out or tailbone


Season over?

Are you watching?

Neither.

Not a knee or tailbone.  I think it's a bad bruise, maybe a fracture of some sort?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 09:54:20 PM
How do we feel about the Knicks playing on with Morris on the ground??
Pretty sure we did it against the nuggets.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on January 31, 2018, 09:54:31 PM
Marcus checking out Wyc's ring LOL..

Wyc said “let’s get one.” Great moment.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 09:54:44 PM
That's pretty crappy. It's the right call, but they have to make some sort of provision for injury cases like that. The ref should be able to stop the clock on those possessions.

Slippery slope. I could see guys taking advantage of that to stem momentum.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:54:49 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

There has to be intent. There was none. Its not a flagrant.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on January 31, 2018, 09:54:51 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

There has to be intent. There was none. Its not a flagrant.
There doesn't have to be intent for a flagrant.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 09:55:20 PM
FYI: IT is getting booed in Cleveland right now yeesh
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:55:49 PM
FYI: IT is getting booed in Cleveland right now yeesh

I honestly feel really bad for IT... he deserves better than that.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:55:52 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:56:04 PM
The refs followed the rules, but the rules need to change.

In soccer if a guy is injured on the other team, you kick the ball out of bounds. When the player gets off the field and play resumes, the other team gives you the ball back.

Basketball should have a courtesy like that if the refs aren't gonna do something.

They didn't stop the clock with Haywards bone sticking out of his leg so...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:56:34 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:56:41 PM
Nader?!?!?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:57:00 PM
Nader?!?!?

NICE!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 09:57:11 PM
FYI: IT is getting booed in Cleveland right now yeesh

Man... from being adored by us to booed by Cleveland. What a fall from grace.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 09:57:29 PM
Nader and Ojeleye, the new splash bros
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 09:57:49 PM
Nader?!?!?

NICE!

Hitting some threes.  He should have been able to score based on what he has done so it's nice to see.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:57:53 PM
Nader and Ojeleye, the new splash bros

Beauty...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 09:58:37 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

There has to be intent. There was none. Its not a flagrant.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Ya, excessive being key. Excessive generally implies purpose and on that play there was none. Its not a flagrant
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 09:58:40 PM
Love me tatums handles
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 09:58:49 PM
This is the best I can remember seeing this team look without a Kyrie/IT playing
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 09:58:55 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 09:58:57 PM
Nice response after the Morris injury

I hope Morris isn't seriously hurt.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 09:59:07 PM
Pierce-like stepback from Tatum.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 09:59:17 PM
Beasley can't, or won't defend so keep going right at him.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: yelkao on January 31, 2018, 09:59:34 PM
4 rookies + Rozier. What could go wrong 😅
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 09:59:48 PM
What the hell was that Tatum?

Looks like some sort of Carmelo Anthony seizure
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on January 31, 2018, 09:59:57 PM
Watching the Heat-Cavs game at the same time.

It was weird seeing Thomas, Crowder, and Olynyk on the court together playing for different teams.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:00:13 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Correct: "A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful"
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Redz on January 31, 2018, 10:00:52 PM
Gotta love growing a lead with 4 rookies and Rozier on the floor!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:01:14 PM
Gotta love growing a lead with 4 rookies and Rozier on the floor!

I love it!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 10:01:30 PM
Nets win, Lakers lose.
Good night so far
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 10:01:45 PM
Greg monroe just got bought out. How important is it to get him if morris is out for a longer period may
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:02:00 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:03:07 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.

"contact that could injure the fouled player"
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 10:03:13 PM
That ojeleye brick was painful
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 10:03:42 PM
Tatum heating up
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 10:04:27 PM
Rozier triple double!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 10:04:34 PM
Tatum is ridiculously long
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 10:04:38 PM
Rozier showing out
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Rosco917 on January 31, 2018, 10:05:11 PM
Rozier is really a happy camper right now...good for him.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 10:05:30 PM
Scary Terry. Called that!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: MattyIce on January 31, 2018, 10:06:46 PM
Greg monroe just got bought out. How important is it to get him if morris is out for a longer period may

he won’t be out for more than a game
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:06:46 PM
Nader has some nice length as well.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 10:06:56 PM
That's my boy tatum
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 10:07:06 PM
Nader has some nice length as well.
very true
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: esel1000 on January 31, 2018, 10:07:06 PM
Man Tatum is looking great right now
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:07:42 PM
Man Tatum is looking great right now

Looks like he climbed over that rookie wall.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: manl_lui on January 31, 2018, 10:08:17 PM
wow congrats to Rozier on his triple dub
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 10:08:32 PM
And yet another game blown by the Heat by not taking a timeout to set up a go-ahead bucket.

I simply don't understand why coaches continuously make this mistake, ESPECIALLY against a terrible defense like Cleveland's. That just makes no sense whatsoever.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:10:43 PM
wow congrats to Rozier on his triple dub

His best game so far!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 10:11:06 PM
Show no mercy and unleash Yabusele on the Knicks, Brad.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:11:30 PM
Show no mercy and unleash Yabusele on the Knicks, Brad.

Yes! Blowouts are the best!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on January 31, 2018, 10:11:55 PM
Such a fun, terrific game for pretty much everyone who played.  The only bad thing was Morris injury.

Mook was fantastic
Terry Rozier triple double
Jaylen Brown dunked on a unicorn
Nader made some shots
Al was an all around stud
Defense was insane
Tatum made some nice shots

I’m gonna sleep nice tonight after this win.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:12:50 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.

"contact that could injure the fouled player"

So every contact that results in an injury to a  player is a flagrant? Obviously not. There has to be excessive contact, there wasn't. Its unfortunate that Morris was injured but it was incidental. But reasonable people can agree to disagree. I'm just a little tired of every little bit of contact being a flagrant.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 10:12:58 PM
Show no mercy and unleash Yabusele on the Knicks, Brad.
The Kracken has been unleashed
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 31, 2018, 10:13:01 PM
i cant watch the game, so, have they played gino yet?  ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on January 31, 2018, 10:13:37 PM
This is what I was talking about earlier.

https://twitter.com/celticsjunkies/status/958898231181824002
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: hwangjini_1 on January 31, 2018, 10:13:41 PM
Such a fun, terrific game for pretty much everyone who played.  The only bad thing was Morris injury.

Mook was fantastic
Terry Rozier triple double
Jaylen Brown dunked on a unicorn
Nader made some shots
Al was an all around stud
Defense was insane
Tatum made some nice shots

I’m gonna sleep nice tonight after this win.
what happened to morris???  :P
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticsElite on January 31, 2018, 10:13:57 PM
@KeithSmithNBA
 
2 minutes ago
 

Now hearing, after the Greg Monroe buyout, the Celtics "dream" scenario is to find a workable trade for Tyreke Evans using player(s) and a pick and then to use the Disabled Player Exception to sign Monroe. Can outbid any other playoff team, by virtue of having the $8.4M DPE
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on January 31, 2018, 10:14:06 PM
And yet another game blown by the Heat by not taking a timeout to set up a go-ahead bucket.

I simply don't understand why coaches continuously make this mistake, ESPECIALLY against a terrible defense like Cleveland's. That just makes no sense whatsoever.
Heat had no time-outs left I believe. They finished the game with zero.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SparzWizard on January 31, 2018, 10:14:53 PM
Looks like Rozier is a stud and not a bust. That 2015 pick looking well!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:14:59 PM
Allen has some really long arms.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Adelaide Celt on January 31, 2018, 10:15:09 PM
Quote
#NEBHInjuryReport: Marcus Morris suffered a bruised left hip and will not return to tonight's game.

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/958896577703305218
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: trickybilly on January 31, 2018, 10:17:06 PM
I literally just starting laughing at that offensive set finished with a long contested Baynes two point shot. I don't think I have ever laughed during a game before.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: jpotter33 on January 31, 2018, 10:17:26 PM
And yet another game blown by the Heat by not taking a timeout to set up a go-ahead bucket.

I simply don't understand why coaches continuously make this mistake, ESPECIALLY against a terrible defense like Cleveland's. That just makes no sense whatsoever.
Heat had no time-outs left I believe. They finished the game with zero.

Hmm, I could've swore they had one left at the end and it was mentioned by the announcers. Maybe I was mistaken.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 10:17:55 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.

"contact that could injure the fouled player"

So every contact that results in an injury to a  player is a flagrant? Obviously not. There has to be excessive contact, there wasn't. Its unfortunate that Morris was injured but it was incidental. But reasonable people can agree to disagree. I'm just a little tired of every little bit of contact being a flagrant.

No, it was not incidental... it was a breakaway foul. Morris was ahead of Beasley who really had no play on the ball without making contact with a defenseless airborne Morris. It was a bush league play similar to what caused Heyward's injury. NBA should do something about this.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RJ87 on January 31, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Quote
#NEBHInjuryReport: Marcus Morris suffered a bruised left hip and will not return to tonight's game.

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/958896577703305218

I'm not that worried. He's a tough guy, sort of expected him to come back out. I feel they likely ruled him out because we had the game in hand.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: manl_lui on January 31, 2018, 10:18:54 PM
And yet another game blown by the Heat by not taking a timeout to set up a go-ahead bucket.

I simply don't understand why coaches continuously make this mistake, ESPECIALLY against a terrible defense like Cleveland's. That just makes no sense whatsoever.
Heat had no time-outs left I believe. They finished the game with zero.

giggity, make it happen Danny!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: apc on January 31, 2018, 10:19:46 PM
Baynes must lead the league in missed dunks .
I miss ealy season baynes
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Rosco917 on January 31, 2018, 10:20:13 PM
This game was a nice confidence builder for the bench guys. Good win.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on January 31, 2018, 10:20:18 PM
The Knicks scored 8 points in the 4th.  I can't ask for anything better than that.  Especially if it's the Knicks.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: PAOBoston on January 31, 2018, 10:21:33 PM
Man, the Knicks really stink
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Snakehead on January 31, 2018, 10:21:42 PM
Good team win.  Not a lot of playmaking on the floor but solid enough decision making and everyone chipping in was enough.  Good defense as well.  They have the Zingers number.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: CelticSooner on January 31, 2018, 10:21:43 PM
Quote
#NEBHInjuryReport: Marcus Morris suffered a bruised left hip and will not return to tonight's game.

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/958896577703305218

The best you could hope for in a scary fall like that. Get well soon MM.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:21:58 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.

"contact that could injure the fouled player"

So every contact that results in an injury to a  player is a flagrant? Obviously not. There has to be excessive contact, there wasn't. Its unfortunate that Morris was injured but it was incidental. But reasonable people can agree to disagree. I'm just a little tired of every little bit of contact being a flagrant.

No, it was not incidental... it was a breakaway foul. Morris was ahead of Beasley who really had no play on the ball without making contact with a defenseless airborne Morris. It was a bush league play similar to what caused Heyward's injury. NBA should do something about this.

I agree. It was head hunting at it's finest. Morris falling like that should've tipped the refs that he was hit.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Ogaju on January 31, 2018, 10:22:06 PM
PP rocking the nerd glasses. lol

Who said we were going to lose this game because Kyrie would not play? People keep underestimating this Celtics team.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:22:49 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.

"contact that could injure the fouled player"

So every contact that results in an injury to a  player is a flagrant? Obviously not. There has to be excessive contact, there wasn't. Its unfortunate that Morris was injured but it was incidental. But reasonable people can agree to disagree. I'm just a little tired of every little bit of contact being a flagrant.

No, it was not incidental... it was a breakaway foul. Morris was ahead of Beasley who really had no play on the ball without making contact with a defenseless airborne Morris. It was a bush league play similar to what caused Heyward's injury. NBA should do something about this.

Yes, it was incidental. He wasn't trying too hurt him. Beasley made a play, it may not have been a good one but he was going for the ball, can't fault the effort. And Haywards play wasn't a flagrant either, neither should it have been. Playing sports sometimes result in injuries, it happens.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on January 31, 2018, 10:22:56 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:25:25 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:25:28 PM
How is that not a flagrant?

Seriously. We are gonna call that a flagrant?

Contact with a man's head while he's in the air? Yeah, I'd call that a flagrant.

Given calls I've seen as flagrants this year, including yes anything to the head basically, it should have been.

Again guys there needs to be some intent, not only was intent lacking but he made a play for the block meaning its not a flagrant. It was a foul tho, that the refs missed.

"Flagrant foul. In basketball, a flagrant foul is a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player. A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is also called an "intentional foul" in the NBA."

Exactly.  Intent is not a definition of it.

Al got one early in the year when a guard was on the switch, so when he did a drop step and swung his elbow it was at the guard's head.  They called it.  He wasn't even looking so it wasn't intentional.  That's not part of that rule.

Ya, and that shouldn't of been a flagrant. Neither should that on Morris. Contact was made, but it wasn't excessive. Granted the play result in injury but that was more because Morris was off balance hanging on the rim. It was unfortunate. Not a flagrant.

"contact that could injure the fouled player"

So every contact that results in an injury to a  player is a flagrant? Obviously not. There has to be excessive contact, there wasn't. Its unfortunate that Morris was injured but it was incidental. But reasonable people can agree to disagree. I'm just a little tired of every little bit of contact being a flagrant.

No, it was not incidental... it was a breakaway foul. Morris was ahead of Beasley who really had no play on the ball without making contact with a defenseless airborne Morris. It was a bush league play similar to what caused Heyward's injury. NBA should do something about this.

I agree. It was head hunting at it's finest. Morris falling like that should've tipped the refs that he was hit.

Okay, are you serious? Head hunting is intentional. That wasn't intentional. I would think that we can at least agree on that much.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: celticinorlando on January 31, 2018, 10:25:52 PM
Man the Knicks are terrible
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:26:17 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:28:55 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on January 31, 2018, 10:29:57 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.

I'm guessing he's referring to the Hayward play? Because there was clearly a foul committed against Morris.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:32:48 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.

I'm guessing he's referring to the Hayward play? Because there was clearly a foul committed against Morris.

Yes I'm referring to the Hayward play. the Morris play was clearly a foul.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:40:55 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.

I'm guessing he's referring to the Hayward play? Because there was clearly a foul committed against Morris.

Yes I'm referring to the Hayward play. the Morris play was clearly a foul.

I think there was also clear contact on that Hayward play.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:42:24 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.

I'm guessing he's referring to the Hayward play? Because there was clearly a foul committed against Morris.

Yes I'm referring to the Hayward play. the Morris play was clearly a foul.

I think there was also clear contact on that Hayward play.

Contact does not mean foul.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: liam on January 31, 2018, 10:47:40 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.

I'm guessing he's referring to the Hayward play? Because there was clearly a foul committed against Morris.

Yes I'm referring to the Hayward play. the Morris play was clearly a foul.

I think there was also clear contact on that Hayward play.

Contact does not mean foul.

I think it was a clear foul on that Hayward play...
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: G-Bones on January 31, 2018, 10:50:06 PM
I agree that Hayward was fouled by Crowder and/or James. 
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: keevsnick on January 31, 2018, 10:53:03 PM
Soooo, how did no foul get called on the play on which Morris was injured? And why wouldn't the ref who was standing right there on the baseline not blow his whistle when Semi was deliberately fouling the nearest Knick to stop the clock?

Also no foul on that Hayward play in the 1st game of the year. Maybe the NBA can keep more Celtics players from getting hurt while in the air.
There was no foul on that play because there was no foul. Injuries happen even on legal plays you guys.

I don't think the head is part of the ball. You should watch it again. It's clearly a blown call.

I'm guessing he's referring to the Hayward play? Because there was clearly a foul committed against Morris.

Yes I'm referring to the Hayward play. the Morris play was clearly a foul.

I think there was also clear contact on that Hayward play.

Contact does not mean foul.

I think it was a clear foul on that Hayward play...

Okay, well i dont think so but again agree to disagree. All i know is I'm glad Celtics Blog posters aren't NBA refs. Then again NBA refs aren't great either.
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: RodyTur10 on February 01, 2018, 08:28:19 AM
JB the Unicorn Slayer!

TP, that would be a cool nickname!
Title: Re: Knicks (23-28) at Celtics (36-15) Game #52 1/31/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 04, 2018, 08:12:26 PM
one of the youngest rosters in the league

a team built for the future

that is ready to win now

C us rise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)