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Title: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on December 12, 2017, 10:35:53 PM
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Denver Nuggets (15-12)  at  Boston Celtics (23-6)
Wednesday,  December 13, 2017
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #30 Home Game #14
TV: NBCSB, Altitude, NBA-LP 755(DTV), 753(Xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, KKSE 950 AM
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard

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Kyrie Irving vs Jamal Murray

Shooting Guard
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Marcus Smart vs Gary Harris

Small Forward

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Jaylen Brown vs Will Barton

Power Forward
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Jayson Tatum vs Wilson Chandler

Center
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Aron Baynes vs Mason Plumlee

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Celtics Reserves
Shane Larkin
Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Guerschon Yabusele
Terry Rozier
Kadeem Allen
Jabari Bird

Injuries
Gordon Hayward (ankle)  out
Kyrie Irving (quad) probable
Marcus Morris (knee) out
Al Horford (rest) out

Head Coach

Brad Stevens

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Nuggets Reserves
Darrell Arthur
Malik Beasley
Kenneth Faried
Juancho Hernangomez
Richard Jefferson
Tyler Lydon
Trey Lyles
Emmanuel Mudiay

Injuries
Nikola Jokic  (ankle) questionable
Paul Millsap  (wrist)  out

Two Way Players
Torrey Craig
Monte Morris

Head Coach
Michael Malone

Game Notes

The Celtics return home from a not so successful road trip to begin a 3 game home stand against 3 Western Conference teams.  The Celtics are coming off an embarrassing blow out loss to the last place Chicago Bulls which should make them very hungry for a win as they host the Denver Nuggets.  Also, the Nuggets won the series 2-0 last season. 

The Nuggets are playing in back to back games after blowing out the Pistons in Detroit on Tuesday night.  The Nuggets are 1-2 on the second night of back to back games so far.  The Celtics are 12-2 at home and 7-3 in their last 10 games while the Nuggets are 5-10 on the road and 5-5 in their last 10 games.  The Celtics are 8-1 vs the West while the Nuggets are 9-4 vs the East. 

The Celtics just finished 3 games in 4 nights on the road winning just one of those 3 games.  They now begin a 3 game home stand, which will also be 3 games in 4 nights but this time, all three are at home and they won't have the travel between games.   The Celtics are still on top in the East, but with Cleveland playing very well, and the Celtics slipping, they have climbed to within 2.5 games of the Celtics. 

The Celtics announced that Al Horford will sit out this game for rest.  Kyrie Irving, who  missed the Celtics game on Sunday with a bruised quad, is listed as probable.  Marcus Morris remains out with a knee injury and Gordon Hayward is out with the ankle injury.  For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is questionable with an ankle injury and Paul Millsap is out with a wrist injury.

With Al Horford resting this game, it's a question as to who will start.  I'm guessing that Brad will start Marcus Smart at the two and shift Jaylen Brown to small forward and Jayson Tatum to power forward with Aron Baynes starting at center. However, the Celtics may just start Theis or Ojeleye at power forward and leave the rest of the starters in place.  Denver's starters are the ones listed in their game notes. 

Key Matchups 
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Jaylen Brown vs Will Barton
I'm just guessing that Brown will start at small forward.  It's also possible that this will be Jayson Tatum vs Will Barton, depending on who starts in place of Horford.   Barton is averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.  He is also shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc.  Murray finished Tuesday's win with 4 points 10 assists and 6 rebounds. 

Shooting Guard
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Marcus Smart vs Gary Harris
This could be Jaylen Brown vs Gary Harris if Brad just replaces Horford at the four.  Harris is averaging 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.83 steals per baje.  He is shooting 39.9% from beyond the arc.  In Tuesday's win over Detroit, Harris finished with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. 

Honorable Mention
Kyrie Irving vs Jamal Murray
Kyrie is probable for this game and the Celtics really need him back judging by how poorly they played against the Bulls.  Murray is averaging 13.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.  Murray led the Nuggets over the Pistons with 28 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.  He shot 58% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. 

Keys to the Game
Defense - Defense is the key to every game.   The Celtics still have the #1 defensive rating at 99.6 but they have let their defense slip in several games recently and need to get back to making defense a priority and putting in more work on that side of the court.  The Nuggets have a defensive rating of 107.0 (21st). 

Be Aggressive - The Celtics must be the more aggressive team.  They have to fight for loose balls,  defend aggressively,  be aggressive in driving to the basket, and just play harder than the Nuggets for the entire game.  They have to be the team that wants it more.  They can't let the Nuggets outwork them as they let the Bulls outwork them on Monday.   

Rebound
- Both teams are good rebounding teams.  The Celtics have a slight edge with 45.3 rebounds per game (7th) to 44.9 rebounds per game for the Nuggets (8th).  Rebounding takes effort and the Celtics have to work harder to grab rebounds to limit the Nuggets second chance points and fast breaks.  The Celtics can't allow the Nuggets to outwork them on the boards. 

Move the Ball - The Celtics play very well when they move the ball and find the open man.  When the ball sticks and players try to do too much, take quick shots, and dribble too much, the Celtics struggle.  They have to move the ball and look for the best shot and not force shots and not take quick shots. 

Focus - The Celtics had 15 turnovers on Monday against the Bulls and seemed to lose their focus for long periods in the game.  They struggled to hit shots, had many unforced turnovers, and they shot just 64% from the line.  The Celtics have to focus on playing their game and not let things around them take that focus away.

X-Factors
Injuries -  Al Horford is a key part of the Celtics starting lineup and will be resting this game.  Kyrie will probably return to the starting lineup but may not be 100%.  The Celtics are also missing Marcus Morris, who was just finding his place in the rotation.  The Nuggets may be without two key players as well.  They will miss Jokic's 15.5 points and 10.6 rebounds along with Millsap's 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds.  However, the Nuggets won without them on Tuesday night. 

Home vs Road
-  The Celtics are finally home after a tough 3 game road trip.  They need to get a boost from the home crowd.  On the other hand, the Nuggets have pretty much played like two different teams at home and on the road.  They are 10-2 at home and outscore their opponents on their home court 112.3-103.4 but but are 5-10 on the road and are outscored by opponents 111.3-103.1.  They average 26.8 assists at home and just 19.8 assists on the road.  The Garden needs to be loud and the Celtics need to protect their home court. 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Phantom255x on December 12, 2017, 10:36:24 PM
FIRST!

TP FLCeltsFan!

Will be tough without Horford and Morris, but glad Kyrie is back!  ;D

Unfortunately with the way this putrid bench has been playing, may need Kyrie to score like 40+ to win this game (and for the team overall to play much better defense than it did against Chicago).
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on December 12, 2017, 10:38:04 PM
TP to Phantom255x for being the first to post in the game thread!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: footey on December 12, 2017, 10:47:49 PM
Let’s go.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 12, 2017, 10:53:49 PM
If true that Jokic is out, it makes me feel better about the C's chances but don't count them out Plumlee is a good all around player 2.  The back court match up is also intriguing. 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Hank Finkel on December 12, 2017, 10:55:30 PM
Let’s not have another Chicago disaster
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: kraidstar on December 12, 2017, 10:58:34 PM
Let’s not have another Chicago disaster

Can't get any worse!!!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 12, 2017, 11:01:45 PM
great thread as always FL -- TP for the effort
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Billz401 on December 13, 2017, 01:55:42 AM
C'mon boys we gotta tighten up on defense after that Chicago game
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: trickybilly on December 13, 2017, 02:13:54 AM
No Jokic and Milsap = squad root of darth nader and the bear
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 02:41:39 AM
On track to start a new winning streak!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: bopna on December 13, 2017, 03:30:34 AM
This should be another L

We play as bad as the competition...see Bulls game.

Nader and Yabu are terrible NBA players that are very good in perhaps some league in China or the Philippines.

I want Smart to stop taking attempts..period.
I wish Jaylen for once be 100% from the FT line.
More shots for Tatum please.

If Kiyrie does not play...book it we are screwed.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 06:33:33 AM
This should be another L

We play as bad as the competition...see Bulls game.

Nader and Yabu are terrible NBA players that are very good in perhaps some league in China or the Philippines.

I want Smart to stop taking attempts..period.
I wish Jaylen for once be 100% from the FT line.
More shots for Tatum please.

If Kiyrie does not play...book it we are screwed.
If both Jokic and Millsap play, we're not necessarily screwed. We hopefully won't shoot that poorly again (ever ;) )
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Surferdad on December 13, 2017, 07:05:01 AM
Bounce-back game.  They will play like it's the last game of their lives.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on December 13, 2017, 07:12:45 AM
Hopefully Kyrie plays because without him we are not good and with Horford resting we need some offense and some people that desire to play defense.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: PAOBoston on December 13, 2017, 07:44:12 AM
Expecting a bounce back effort after the clunker vs Chicago. Will be nice to get Kyrie back.

Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on December 13, 2017, 10:45:45 AM
From A Sherrod Blakely

Quote
BOSTON -- If the Celtics' preparation for tonight's game against Denver focused on the Nuggets' last handful of games, they might be in for a big surprise tonight.
 
Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' 6-foot-10 big man, suffered a left ankle injury on Nov. 30 against Chicago, and has not played in the six games since then. But coach Mike Malone has indicated that there's a chance that he may be on the floor tonight.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticSooner on December 13, 2017, 06:01:38 PM
Denver played last night and the C's had their worst game of the season in Chicago so this has the makings of a great game by the C's right?! Nah not holding my breath lol ugly wins are better than losses.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 13, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
no BIG A L ...?   This could go badly.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Birdman on December 13, 2017, 07:20:30 PM
No Hordford..no Morris..might be no win tonight
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: hpantazo on December 13, 2017, 07:27:15 PM
No Hordford..no Morris..might be no win tonight

Yeah,  minus two of our bigs, with Jokic returning for the Nuggets, it could get ugly.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 13, 2017, 07:42:26 PM
2 dunks already for Utah.  not a good start
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on December 13, 2017, 07:47:14 PM
I think we need someone to get a technical from a hard foul to get our defense engaged. The ease at which people are scoring against us is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: nickagneta on December 13, 2017, 07:47:55 PM
What is with teams getting off to fast starts against us. 7 for 7 to start the game for Denver. Geesh!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 07:50:45 PM
Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 07:51:06 PM
Blocking??
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: mr. dee on December 13, 2017, 07:52:01 PM
It looks like this ain't gonna be a good defensive game for the Celtics. Nuggets already scored 18 points in 6 minutes.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: nickagneta on December 13, 2017, 07:52:05 PM
Baynes has been awful defensively inside
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 07:52:47 PM
Why does Smart insist on taking pull-up jumpers from 18-20 feet
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 07:53:03 PM
JB with the nice effort curl for the layup.  He needs to do that more frequently.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: mr. dee on December 13, 2017, 07:53:27 PM
I didn't know Baynes could drive. lol
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 07:53:38 PM
My goodness
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
This time a dunk.  This is C's ball.  Take it to the hoop!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: nickagneta on December 13, 2017, 07:54:32 PM
Time for a Jaylen breakout game. Just feel it.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on December 13, 2017, 07:54:58 PM
there is no such thing called "defense" lol
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
Just tuned in and notice that Tatum is out after 3 minutes.    I hesitate to ask --- injured?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 07:56:12 PM
Just tuned in and notice that Tatum is out after 3 minutes.    I hesitate to ask --- injured?
Didn't look like he got hurt, but I can't say that absolutely. Brad might just want to have someone who can hit shots coming on when it's our bench unit's time
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: YoungOne87 on December 13, 2017, 07:56:22 PM
Just tuned in and notice that Tatum is out after 3 minutes.    I hesitate to ask --- injured?

just bad defense I assume
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: jambr380 on December 13, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Why does Smart insist on taking pull-up jumpers from 18-20 feet

...early in the shot clock without anybody else touching the ball. There is literally probably not a worse shot in the game of NBA basketball.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: hpantazo on December 13, 2017, 07:57:07 PM
Just tuned in and notice that Tatum is out after 3 minutes.    I hesitate to ask --- injured?
Didn't look like he got hurt, but I can't say that absolutely. Brad might just want to have someone who can hit shots coming on when it's our bench unit's time

that or he screwed up on defense badly a few times
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 07:58:25 PM
How did Rozier miss that??
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: mr. dee on December 13, 2017, 07:58:31 PM
As always, Rozier can't finish.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: hpantazo on December 13, 2017, 07:59:03 PM
As always, Rozier can't finish.

and he looks [dang] good doing it too
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 08:00:33 PM
Jaylen looking really aggressive so far. I like it
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:01:41 PM
Semi is having a very useful game.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 08:01:44 PM
Semi with nice contributions on D and boards.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:03:31 PM
They are going to be looking for that contact by Semi for a long time....
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:04:33 PM
Some really creative calls here.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Kevins Gamble on December 13, 2017, 08:05:23 PM
Is there a stat tracking missed dunks...because we're pretty historically awesome at it I'm guessing.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 08:05:38 PM
Heinson's homerism is in maximum overdrive today.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 13, 2017, 08:06:03 PM
well, could be worse considering how Denver started the game
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:08:37 PM
Heinson's homerism is in maximum overdrive today.

I find Tommy to be totally far and impartial! ;D
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:09:28 PM
Love me some Tatum!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 13, 2017, 08:10:10 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:10:24 PM
That was one explosive spin by Rozier.  Even tho he missed the short jumper (in and out) that's why he's on the roster. 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 08:10:35 PM
Don't know how that is a charge if the one Kyrie got hit with was a block
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: nickagneta on December 13, 2017, 08:10:39 PM
Some truly pathetic calls against the Cs tonight
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:11:10 PM
Some truly pathetic calls against the Cs tonight

Really bad...
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 08:11:52 PM
Shane.  Need him tonight.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 08:12:08 PM
Some truly pathetic calls against the Cs tonight

Really bad...
What's new :P
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:13:06 PM
2nd unit doing its job.  Came in 1 point down, up 3 due to the defensive intensity picking up,
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 08:15:26 PM
Nice --- Vet-Rook for 3!!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 08:16:03 PM
Tatum so smooth.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:16:05 PM
And extend the lead to 8. 

Smart with the good look for the open Tatum 3.  While attacking the basket.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 08:17:22 PM
Larkin huge tonight.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:17:47 PM
Smart has a lot of work to do on his runner in the lane.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 08:18:24 PM
Ok,

"Larkin" and "on fire"

...in the same sentence!?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: azzenfrost on December 13, 2017, 08:18:42 PM
How are they looking tonight?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:18:52 PM
Ok,

"Larkin" and "on fire"

...in the same sentence!?

Larkin be sparking'!

4 for 4!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 08:22:48 PM
Bad call  in C's favor 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:23:52 PM
Bad call  in C's favor

These refs are just bad tonight.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: GratefulCs on December 13, 2017, 08:24:47 PM
all without Al
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:25:21 PM
Baynes is beasting tonight!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: GratefulCs on December 13, 2017, 08:27:27 PM
McBaynes!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:28:08 PM
McBaynes!

Love it!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:30:01 PM
Up tempo.  force the ball upcourt.  results in layups.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Surferdad on December 13, 2017, 08:31:28 PM
Tommy: baynes hit in Melbourne, lol
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:31:45 PM
"Baynes just took it in Melbourne".  Another tommyism.   ;D
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:31:54 PM
Tommy: baynes hit in Melbourne, lol

Baynes is putting his body on the line...
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 08:32:06 PM
Baynes went straight up.  Thats not a foul
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: GratefulCs on December 13, 2017, 08:32:32 PM
McBaynes!

Love it!
we have Mcbaynes AND drederick Tatum (mr. Armageddon)
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 08:34:06 PM
Poor effort on that steal for the layup.   ::)
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: apc on December 13, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Brown need to not dribble . Ever.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Surferdad on December 13, 2017, 08:35:52 PM
Wild sequence at the end there with the bad turnover leading to a Chandler layup, but then the quick advance to Smart who gets fouled shooting a 3.  Whew!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on December 13, 2017, 08:36:08 PM
Wow Aaron Baynes is the nicest dude ever
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on December 13, 2017, 08:36:29 PM
Irving with a strong half. Baynes has been good on both ends. Jaylen still can't dribble, but he's been solid too.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on December 13, 2017, 08:36:32 PM
Brown need to not dribble . Ever.

He has negative handles
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 08:36:45 PM
Wow Aaron Baynes is the nicest dude ever
Just how we Australians are ;)
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 08:38:41 PM
Larkin 9 points in seven minutes = highest ORat evah!

I don't really know what offensive rating is, but, that has to be good.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on December 13, 2017, 08:51:29 PM
Jeez I never knew that Plumlee had such an ugly FT form
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 08:56:09 PM
Boston crowd dead as hell tonight
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Surferdad on December 13, 2017, 08:59:07 PM
Jeez I never knew that Plumlee had such an ugly FT form
Awful, flick of the wrist. An NBA player?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 08:59:24 PM
Boston crowd dead as hell tonight

This board is also very quiet. Is it the COLD?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on December 13, 2017, 09:00:48 PM
Bad defense this quarter. Missed switches, late rotations, poor close-outs, dumb fouls. Irving and Brown are carrying the team on offense.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:01:03 PM
Boston crowd dead as hell tonight

This board is also very quiet. Is it the COLD?

Ya only 7 pages deep against a pretty solid team? What's going in Boston on Wednesdays...?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: RGow8 on December 13, 2017, 09:01:03 PM
Baynes has been way better on offense then I thought he would be, but he needs to know that it's an option to kick it back out sometimes when he gets a pass inside and a guy is right on him.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Phantom255x on December 13, 2017, 09:02:43 PM
Boston crowd dead as hell tonight

This board is also very quiet. Is it the COLD?

Well, in my case, it's Finals Week  :(

BUT.. I only have one more final exam left and it's an EASY one tomorrow, so after that I'll be done and on break.  ;D

But yeah it's a reason I haven't been that active on here last few weeks. (Blog + Forum)

Just came in here briefly to check score haha.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:02:57 PM
Boston crowd dead as hell tonight

This board is also very quiet. Is it the COLD?

Ya only 7 pages deep against a pretty solid team? What's going in Boston on Wednesdays...?

Prince spaghetti day?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:04:17 PM
Can't be a 3 and D player without the 3, the heck is wrong with Semi's shot
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Rosco917 on December 13, 2017, 09:04:40 PM
I need to see a sign that Semi can still shoot the ball.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
I don't think the answer on the fast break is a Smart 3...
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: apc on December 13, 2017, 09:06:14 PM
Common Semi give us something on offense!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:06:14 PM
Kyrie just got away with what looked like a vicious elbow to Murray's face
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: PAOBoston on December 13, 2017, 09:06:15 PM
The defense continues its downward spiral. They have not been a good defensive team the past several weeks.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticSooner on December 13, 2017, 09:06:16 PM
Team kinda looks like they have settled in the past few weeks. Not really playing with the same energy. I guess that's to be expected in a long season though.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:06:48 PM
Here we go, Shemmy
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:07:29 PM
The Celtics are just getting outworked here.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: mr. dee on December 13, 2017, 09:07:43 PM
Celtics rebounding is becoming an issue.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:08:42 PM
Jaylen is having a crazy good night!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Phantom255x on December 13, 2017, 09:08:49 PM
Remember when this defense would hold teams to under 100 points in a game...

Defense definitely has regressed past two weeks.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on December 13, 2017, 09:10:08 PM
Jaylen has been special.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:12:49 PM
Jaylen is having a crazy good night!

Jaylen has been special.


Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

Shameless brag!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 09:14:11 PM
Gary Harris is one smooth player.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:14:41 PM
How many pivot feet are they allowing Denver?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: bello_man09 on December 13, 2017, 09:14:50 PM
Following on my phone good to see Jb have a breakout game.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:14:54 PM
C's picked up James Young over Gary Harris? Yikes...
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:14:55 PM
Jaylen is having a crazy good night!

Jaylen has been special.

Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

Shameless brag!
TP for the foresight ;D
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 09:15:39 PM
Hard fought defensive battle...Oh wait, 187 points in three quarters...never mind.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:16:04 PM
Jaylen is having a crazy good night!

Jaylen has been special.

Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

Shameless brag!
TP for the foresight ;D

Back at ya for camaraderie.  Now we just need the dang win. 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:16:34 PM
C's picked up James Young over Gary Harris? Yikes...
Don't forget Rodney Hood, who's averaging over 17ppg
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 09:16:57 PM
Denver is making shots, but we're not exactly making it hard on them.  Disappointing how many times assignments were missed.  I'd expect better after getting our ass kicked by the lowly Bulls.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticSooner on December 13, 2017, 09:18:39 PM
Yeah I did the same thing. Can't go wrong with upside right? Oops

(http://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/bill-simmons-fist-pump.gif?w=1000)
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: apc on December 13, 2017, 09:18:51 PM
Bright future for the Nuggets !
Quality Youngs!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:18:56 PM
Jaylen is having a crazy good night!

Jaylen has been special.

Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

Shameless brag!
TP for the foresight ;D

Back at ya for camaraderie.  Now we just need the dang win.
Keep feeding Mr. Point per Minute-Larkin
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: kozlodoev on December 13, 2017, 09:19:04 PM
Denver is making shots, but we're not exactly making it hard on them.  Disappointing how many times assignments were missed.  I'd expect better after getting our ass kicked by the lowly Bulls.
Our team has decided they have to play defense with their back to the ball.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: jambr380 on December 13, 2017, 09:19:17 PM
C's picked up James Young over Gary Harris? Yikes...

Some might say they picked Smart over Harris...there is a debate here, but no doubt Smart will make less than Harris on his next contract.

Yeah, as for the James Young pick, I was all about Hood or the highest rated player left in Harris.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 13, 2017, 09:19:17 PM
Geez.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quiet crowd tonight. Is the Garden just full of band wagon fans tonight?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:19:52 PM
Bright future for the Nuggets !
Quality Youngs!
They did well to lock up Harris longterm
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 09:20:05 PM
Rozier gonna Rozier.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:21:10 PM
Rozier gonna Rozier.

I have on my Rozier colored glasses and I still don't like what I see!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: jambr380 on December 13, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
Let's not forget Denver is without Jokic and Millsap tonight. I realize we have our own injury issues, but this is one we really should be able to put away soon.

Tatum back on track...Sweet!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:21:48 PM
Shane very big tonight.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:21:52 PM
Rozier gonna Rozier.

Luckily Tatum's gotta Tatum!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 09:23:18 PM
Celtics bench as a group...+33 bring on the Warriors!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: footey on December 13, 2017, 09:24:21 PM
17. We’ll take James Young.

SMH
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:24:49 PM
Larkin dominating
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:25:45 PM
Glad Marcus fed Theis there -- was short he was going to take the weak 18-footer
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Eja117 on December 13, 2017, 09:26:41 PM
I like Larkin very much. Tell me all about how much worse off we'd be if he played more and Smart played less.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: PAOBoston on December 13, 2017, 09:27:10 PM
Rebounding has been abysmal tonight
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:27:16 PM
I like Larkin very much. Tell me all about how much worse off we'd be if he played more and Smart played less.
I'd rather Rozier play less
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:27:26 PM
Kenneth Faried is a man, can't play soft around him.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:27:56 PM
Come on Semi -- hit a big one. 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Eja117 on December 13, 2017, 09:28:42 PM
Thoroughly enjoying Gorman and Tommy telling Scal about the movie Shane. Telling him he was a gleam in someone's eye when it came out, and then realizing it came out 24 years before he was born.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:29:00 PM
I like Larkin very much. Tell me all about how much worse off we'd be if he played more and Smart played less.
I'd rather Rozier play less

He's hot and cold, more cold than hot but Brad should play him when he's hot, only...
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Roy H. on December 13, 2017, 09:29:08 PM
Scal hasn’t seen Shane? That’s just sad. I have some serious questions about his upbringing, haha.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:29:30 PM
That hurt.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 09:29:57 PM
That seemed like an awfully long 0.7 seconds.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Roy H. on December 13, 2017, 09:31:06 PM
Tommy is right: the clock started way late.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:31:34 PM
Why did it start when he caught it rather than when Faried tipped it?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:31:45 PM
Yeah... got to know Shane.... Shane!!!  Come on Scal
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 09:32:17 PM
Some good defensive plays by Rozier here.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Phantom255x on December 13, 2017, 09:32:19 PM
I'm telling you all, Larkin is going to be that guy who, come playoff time, will be the reason we win a few games where a lot of other starters/bench guys struggle.

He'll definitely win us some playoff games off the bench.

Sort of like Gerald Green last year (though hey, I wouldn't mind bringing Green back via Vet. Min either lol).
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:32:50 PM
Nice D there!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:32:54 PM
Marcus and Kyrie -- nice.

Step on the gas boys
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:33:10 PM
I'm telling you all, Larkin is going to be that guy who, come playoff time, will be the reason we win a few games where a lot of other starters/bench guys struggle.

He'll definitely win us some playoff games off the bench.

Sort of like Gerald Green last year (though hey, I wouldn't mind bringing Green back via Vet. Min either lol).

100% agree!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 09:33:48 PM
Beautiful pass form Marcus for the easy layup.  Kyrie working off ball, hard cut.  THAT's Celtics B'Ball.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:36:09 PM
Beautiful pass form Marcus for the easy layup.  Kyrie working off ball, hard cut.  THAT's Celtics B'Ball.

Marcus with 8 assists!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: jambr380 on December 13, 2017, 09:36:37 PM
I'm telling you all, Larkin is going to be that guy who, come playoff time, will be the reason we win a few games where a lot of other starters/bench guys struggle.

He'll definitely win us some playoff games off the bench.

Sort of like Gerald Green last year (though hey, I wouldn't mind bringing Green back via Vet. Min either lol).

Have you seen him play before this game (I know you have)? I realize after tonight his FG% should be back over 30% (and I am happy to see him play well), but he has been pretty horrible this whole year. He may help us in 1 or 2 playoff games if we go deep, but I would be careful using the word, 'some,' in regards to how many games he will 'win' us.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:37:29 PM
Theis is getting used by the refs this game...
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:38:25 PM
Kyrie has been way more efficient in BOS than I expected.  He's dogging Murray.  I'm a fan of Murray though, he seems to have developed nicely so far.  Still so young too.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 09:38:52 PM
Celtics are 61% from the field.

Larkin is 100%
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:39:12 PM
Murray just ate Kyrie's lunch!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:39:14 PM
19-3 offensive rebounds in favor of Denver???  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:39:32 PM
Kyrie has been way more efficient in BOS than I expected.  He's dogging Murray.  I'm a fan of Murray though, he seems to have developed nicely so far.  Still so young too.
I like Murray, always seems calm and in control. Still glad we took Brown, but Murray would've been a fine selection.

I like the young team they're building in Denver
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:39:55 PM
Denver is shooting 48% from the field, 19 offensive rebounds is ridiculous
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: jambr380 on December 13, 2017, 09:40:16 PM
It's awesome that 'Toine is there!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:40:28 PM
Yo Antoine Walker is HUGE
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:40:44 PM
It's awesome that 'Toine is there!
Love some 'Toine
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: apc on December 13, 2017, 09:41:58 PM
Semi is realy going be Smart replacement
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Eja117 on December 13, 2017, 09:42:07 PM
It's awesome that 'Toine is there!
Toine is at the game? How'd he afford the ticket?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:42:22 PM
Why did Kyrie wait for the ball, go and grab it, it was a handoff
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:42:58 PM
OH MY Kyrie!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticsElite on December 13, 2017, 09:43:47 PM
Semi airballed a wide open 3. How do you do that?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 09:43:48 PM
It's awesome that 'Toine is there!
Toine is at the game? How'd he afford the ticket?

Used his points from his Foxwoods rewards card...obviously.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:43:48 PM
Harris has been really solid
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: jpotter33 on December 13, 2017, 09:44:18 PM
Had several late consults tonight, so just now catching up to the live feed.

Got to give credit where it's due: Brad's rotations were on point all night long. He always had two starters in, and look what happened - not only did we not give up leads, we actually built on the leads.

Good job, Brad. Hopefully he keeps this type of rotation going instead of relying on those terrible all-bench lineups.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: CelticD on December 13, 2017, 09:44:32 PM
Last season the C's gave Mudiay a career high, this year its Harris, who's next year gonna be?
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:46:29 PM
Last season the C's gave Mudiay a career high, this year its Harris, who's next year gonna be?
Probably Malik Beasley
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 09:46:40 PM
Jaylen with the dagger
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:46:46 PM
Kyrie has been way more efficient in BOS than I expected.  He's dogging Murray.  I'm a fan of Murray though, he seems to have developed nicely so far.  Still so young too.
I like Murray, always seems calm and in control. Still glad we took Brown, but Murray would've been a fine selection.

I like the young team they're building in Denver

Same.  Jaylen's quickly become my favorite Celtic.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Eja117 on December 13, 2017, 09:46:59 PM
Leaving players in a tad too long
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:47:00 PM
Ouch
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:47:15 PM
Last season the C's gave Mudiay a career high, this year its Harris, who's next year gonna be?


Donovan Mitchell.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:47:18 PM
No, No, Yes from Tommy.  Nice shot Jaylen, but Tommy's probably right.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 09:47:28 PM
Checking on the traffic report on I 93....just a moment.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: nickagneta on December 13, 2017, 09:47:49 PM
I knew Jaylen was due for a breakout night
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: MJohnnyboy on December 13, 2017, 09:48:23 PM
Don't get why Denver didn't try hack-a-Jaylen there with it still being a two-possession game. Love the kid but his free throw shooting is concerning.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:48:27 PM
Kyrie has been way more efficient in BOS than I expected.  He's dogging Murray.  I'm a fan of Murray though, he seems to have developed nicely so far.  Still so young too.
I like Murray, always seems calm and in control. Still glad we took Brown, but Murray would've been a fine selection.

I like the young team they're building in Denver

Same.  Jaylen's quickly become my favorite Celtic.
Hayward is probably still my guy, despite only playing 5 minutes.
I really can't decide though.

All I can say with certainty is that Nader is easily my least favourite. Probably my least favourite in the last decade
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on December 13, 2017, 09:48:44 PM
That's 20 offensive rebounds for the Nuggets.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 13, 2017, 09:50:11 PM
Ridiculous.  Game not over.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 09:50:58 PM
Don't get why Denver didn't try hack-a-Jaylen there with it still being a two-possession game. Love the kid but his free throw shooting is concerning.

Love the other Tommyism:  "Oh no" (when he saw the shot) and suggested JB take it t the rim.  Woulda been the hack a Jalen if he won that matchup and blew by the defender.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 13, 2017, 09:51:00 PM
getting closer than it should have been
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 09:51:22 PM
Please drive home safely!!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 09:51:55 PM
Good win against a good young team....
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on December 13, 2017, 09:52:51 PM
Good C's win.  Bench was very good tonight.  Denver is a much better team than I thought and imagine if they had Jokic is the lineup.  On to the next game.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: gouki88 on December 13, 2017, 09:53:33 PM
Good C's win.  Bench was very good tonight.  Denver is a much better team than I thought and imagine if they had Jokic is the lineup.  On to the next game.
Jokic and Horford would've been fun.

Both teams missing multiple starters, still played well
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 09:56:37 PM
Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

*Yawn*
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on December 13, 2017, 10:01:15 PM
Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

*Yawn*

TP for sleepiness
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: liam on December 13, 2017, 10:06:37 PM
I am very happy with The Celtics record at 24 and 6. With all the injuries we are much better than I expected.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 10:16:23 PM
TPs for every one.  Yayyy Percocet.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Somebody on December 13, 2017, 10:35:36 PM
Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

*Yawn*

TP for sleepiness
TP for recognising our future GOAT
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 13, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Easy game. Jaylen is going off for 20+ tonight. Looking forward to celebrating this win with yall.

*Yawn*

TP for sleepiness
TP for recognising our future GOAT

TP for runnin in the 00s and being somebody.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: saltlover on December 13, 2017, 11:53:57 PM
TPs for every one.  Yayyy Percocet.

TP for painkillers (used properly).
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on December 14, 2017, 12:10:07 AM
TPs for every one.  Yayyy Percocet.

TP for painkillers (used properly).

Of course.  And TP for your omniscience. 
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: nickagneta on December 14, 2017, 02:08:44 AM
TPs for every one.  Yayyy Percocet.

TP for painkillers (used properly).

Of course.  And TP for your omniscience.
Was on Percocets when I blew out my back. Get off that stuff ASAP.  I know you had a terrible accident, tarheels, but get off those painkillers ASAP. PM me for  other options I used.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on December 14, 2017, 07:13:05 AM
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Was on Percocets when I blew out my back. Get off that stuff ASAP.  I know you had a terrible accident, tarheels, but get off those painkillers ASAP. PM me for  other options I used.

Wise words

NSAIDs are stronger pain medications

http://www.nsc.org/RxDrugOverdoseDocuments/evidence-summary-NSAIDs-are-stronger-pain-medications-than-opioids-with-IFP.pdf

Some people do not believe this and doctors don't but there is a lot evidence that even tylenol gives 60% of pain relief of a narcotic.  To a large extent doctors are almost pushers in this regard.   

I have had a kidney removed from Cancer and I got off them in two days and was out of the hospital and walking.   Not always easy but beats getting hooked on that crap.   I think they have a purpose but people abuse them too much.

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I am very happy with The Celtics record at 24 and 6. With all the injuries we are much better than I expected.

It was a solid win.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on December 14, 2017, 07:23:12 AM
The Denver guards were absolutely incredible. I am surprised they are not winning more. Luckily we had some stellar performances last night with Kyrie, Jaylen, Baynes and man was Larkin a key contributor. Did you all see Antoine Walker at the game last night? When they first showed him I thought it was Shaq. His head is the size of Shaq's now. Good to see that he was at the game (courtside).

EDIT: I guess Denver is winning more than I thought as they are 15-13 and #5 in the West. That is quite good considering they are without Milsap and they have been without Jokic.

Good win last night. I just didn't realize how good Harris and Murray were. Wow!
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Surferdad on December 14, 2017, 07:56:18 AM
Jamal was "my guy" during the draft and Buddy Hield and Lauri Markkanen in the mix.  Although I was way off from the actual selection, all three of those guys are establishing themselves as decent to very good NBA players.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: saltlover on December 14, 2017, 08:15:30 AM
Jamal was "my guy" during the draft and Buddy Hield and Lauri Markkanen in the mix.  Although I was way off from the actual selection, all three of those guys are establishing themselves as decent to very good NBA players.

Lauri Markkanen wasn’t in the same draft as those other two.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on December 14, 2017, 08:56:47 AM
Just finished watching the game. For having played as good of defense as we played, they hit a lot of tough shots. They just have tough-shotmakers who were on last night.

The defensive activity could have been better, and we have got to stop giving up and-1s, but honestly I thought this was a good game for the Cs, especially without Al.

Ojeyle made a lot of defensive plays that didn't show up in the box score. Tips, rotations, verticality, contested shots, rebounds to finish possessions -- his energy level was great. And that almost dunk over a nuggets player. That was the second time he had one of those. Eventually he will start to make noise for us. If his jumpshot starts falling, his driving-the-closeout game could be exciting.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: satch on December 14, 2017, 09:06:46 AM
Interesting....Smart played more minutes than any of the other starters. Ojeyle logged more minutes than any other player coming off the bench. Neither could drop one in the ocean. Coach must like what he sees.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: slamtheking on December 14, 2017, 09:07:08 AM
The Denver guards were absolutely incredible. I am surprised they are not winning more. Luckily we had some stellar performances last night with Kyrie, Jaylen, Baynes and man was Larkin a key contributor. Did you all see Antoine Walker at the game last night? When they first showed him I thought it was Shaq. His head is the size of Shaq's now. Good to see that he was at the game (courtside).

EDIT: I guess Denver is winning more than I thought as they are 15-13 and #5 in the West. That is quite good considering they are without Milsap and they have been without Jokic.

Good win last night. I just didn't realize how good Harris and Murray were. Wow!
I thought the same thing.  wasn't till they said it was Toine that I realized it was him.  glad to see him around the C's.   
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Sketch5 on December 14, 2017, 09:17:37 AM
The Denver guards were absolutely incredible. I am surprised they are not winning more. Luckily we had some stellar performances last night with Kyrie, Jaylen, Baynes and man was Larkin a key contributor. Did you all see Antoine Walker at the game last night? When they first showed him I thought it was Shaq. His head is the size of Shaq's now. Good to see that he was at the game (courtside).

EDIT: I guess Denver is winning more than I thought as they are 15-13 and #5 in the West. That is quite good considering they are without Milsap and they have been without Jokic.

Good win last night. I just didn't realize how good Harris and Murray were. Wow!
I thought the same thing.  wasn't till they said it was Toine that I realized it was him.  glad to see him around the C's.

I thought it was one of the PATS linemen at first. LOL
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: Donoghus on December 14, 2017, 10:44:02 AM
Thought the D was crap much of the game although the DEN guards were on fire.   Definitely one of our better bench games.  I'm not a Larkin guy at all but he played extremely well when they needed a bench lift.  Thought Baynes, Jaylen Kyrie, & Tatum all had excellent games.    Nice to see them have a game where they were shooting at nearly a 60% clip for once. 

Good bounceback after the Chicago debacle.
Title: Re: Nuggets (15-12) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/13/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 14, 2017, 04:04:45 PM
Interesting....Smart played more minutes than any of the other starters. Ojeyle logged more minutes than any other player coming off the bench. Neither could drop one in the ocean. Coach must like what he sees.
and at least part of what he sees might be the numbers 24 and 6.  ;D