Darn the one time I went to go take a bathroom, I was ready to be the first one to post. ;D
TP FLCeltsFan, lets win this easy one.
Hopefully this isn't a trap game with Embiid out lol. :angel:
Darn the one time I went to go take a bathroom, I was ready to be the first one to post. ;D
TP FLCeltsFan, lets win this easy one.
Hopefully this isn't a trap game with Embiid out lol. :angel:
Max had his post in 27 seconds after FLC started the thread...getting harder and harder to be first!
And I am with you on the game. Apparently we suck against already poor teams who are missing their all-NBA level centers (see Sac).
Darn the one time I went to go take a bathroom, I was ready to be the first one to post. ;D
Could be a trap game. All our wins against them were neck-and-neck.
18th!and let me be the first to award you with a prized tp for your prompt posting on this thread. ;D
Dario Saric is the key in this game he is on fire lately!!sounds both dangerous and painful. was he hospitalized? poor guy. ;)
I am having a very hard time with rooting interests lately pertaining to Philly and LA. Since I am a rabid Laker hater, my tendency is to want Lakers to miss out on this year's draft -- at least falling to 4th in the standings (though they'll probably get a nice roll on the PP-balls).I fear Philly more than LA (not a big fan of Ingram or Russell) so Id rather see LA get the pick.
BUT... if Philly takes the 3-spot and push Lakers to 4, the 76ers are in line for 2 possible top five picks. Yikes. They have some very impressive youth already.
Obviously rooting hard as always for a C's win tonight.
I am having a very hard time with rooting interests lately pertaining to Philly and LA. Since I am a rabid Laker hater, my tendency is to want Lakers to miss out on this year's draft -- at least falling to 4th in the standings (though they'll probably get a nice roll on the PP-balls).
BUT... if Philly takes the 3-spot and push Lakers to 4, the 76ers are in line for 2 possible top five picks. Yikes. They have some very impressive youth already.
Obviously rooting hard as always for a C's win tonight.
Good grief, three straight possessions of TOs to start the game.
This game is already reinvigorating my lust of Noel.
This game is already reinvigorating my lust of Noel.
This game is already reinvigorating my lust of Noel.
Settle down....
This game is already reinvigorating my lust of Noel.
Settle down....
Dangle Bradley's achilles in front of them.
I like Rozier. I know he sucks, but I really like him.Great personality ?
whos 14 with the beard on Philly?
god he looks unathletic.whos 14 with the beard on Philly?
Sergio
Also weird how both teams are showcasing parts to each other tonight.
It's turnover night at the Garden!
Was Rozier really a sticking point in any trade talk?
It's turnover night at the Garden!
Sully loved those. Especially apple!
But but but Smart can't shoot!yeah he cant.
https://twitter.com/Max_Lederman/status/832021090000044032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Come on defense.
If we could just add a little nasty ness or attitude to KO s game
Me begging Danny to finally trade for Noel...
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James Young gaining more value
Getting out hustled tonight...
Me begging Danny to finally trade for Noel...
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Makes me hungry
Rozier doing well tonight.
Maybe, because the 76ers are interested in Rozier for Okafor? ::) :P
Getting out hustled tonight...
TP
Smart always hustles tho
Getting out hustled tonight...
TP
Smart always hustles tho
James Young gaining more value
TWO MIcky D
VAlue Meals ....up from one
Rozier doing well tonight.
Maybe, because the 76ers are interested in Rozier for Okafor? ::) :P
Oh stop.....you ll get Potter all hot n bothered again. :)
James Young gaining more value
TWO MIcky D
VAlue Meals ....up from one
I hope Young can continue to play okay defense..
James Young gaining more value
TWO MIcky D
VAlue Meals ....up from one
McAir ball on the menu?
These turnovers are ridiculous. You can tell we are DYING for the All-Star break. Just playing sloppy, sloppy ball.
How is it4 shooting free throws and passing out towels, to the guys on the bench, at the same time?
How is it4 shooting free throws and passing out towels, to the guys on the bench, at the same time?
I would say this would be one of those nights where Brad is going to do some yelling during halftime. lolhe needs to do something. my god but this is lazy basketball by the celtics. if they held onto the ball and played better defense they would be walking away with the game.
I would say this would be one of those nights where Brad is going to do some yelling during halftime. lolhe needs to do something. my god but this is lazy basketball by the celtics. if they held onto the ball and played better defense they would be walking away with the game.
Who is recruiting these flat chested girls as cheerleaders smh
Who is recruiting these flat chested girls as cheerleaders smh
Who is recruiting these flat chested girls as cheerleaders smh
Probably someone who have fetish with flat chest.
I think we're in the middle of seeing Smart break out. He's starting to do things consistently now that he couldn't do before, like hitting the midrange shot and finishing on his drives. That's the key to him reaching his potential.He has become a good offensive player.
I wonder if it's a coincidence that it's coming now when AB is out.
Who is recruiting these flat chested girls as cheerleaders smh
Big chested cheer leaders might help with Kelly's game ;D
Big chested cheer leaders might help with Kelly's game ;D
did they ever review that shot clock violation from like the first minute of the game.
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lol
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lol
Sully childhood team
The. "Burger Kings "
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lol
Sully childhood team
The. "Burger Kings "
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lol
Sully childhood team
The. "Burger Kings "
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lolgeez, you guys are still doing fat shaming on this board? :P
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lolgeez, you guys are still doing fat shaming on this board? :P
What are the actual rules on Horford checking/bumping Illyasolva like that in the post? Are you allowed to do that?
Anybody else watching the kids game? Lol. I see the mini Jared Sullinger there. Lil fat azz lolgeez, you guys are still doing fat shaming on this board? :P
Smart is our unsung hero on this team
Another 5 steal night for Smart. Amazing. That's like the third time that's happened in the last four or 5 games.
What are the actual rules on Horford checking/bumping Illyasolva like that in the post? Are you allowed to do that?
TP
Someone actually paying attention to the game....LOl
IT got 20 pts in 16 min of play. How many 20+ in a row now?
Another 5 steal night for Smart. Amazing. That's like the third time that's happened in the last four or 5 games.
6 steals!
Another 5 steal night for Smart. Amazing. That's like the third time that's happened in the last four or 5 games.
6 steals!
He will get better and better as the refs give him the calls.
Kelly is balling tonight. I'd say he's just getting more minutes to showcase him but he is like 5/6 from the field.16 points in 15 minutes. nice and efficient at 6-7 with 2-2 from three.
tell you what, i hope ainge doesnt trade to get okafur. :P
Can't help but feel bad for Okafor. Guy has been dragged through the mud by the 76ers, but he seems to have handled it professionally.Im watching a Sixers feed and they are speaking very positively about him as a pro and person.
Can't help but feel bad for Okafor. Guy has been dragged through the mud by the 76ers, but he seems to have handled it professionally.
okafur has trouble passing out of the double team. maybe it is only this game, but it seems that unless he is under the basket he has trouble on offense.tell you what, i hope ainge doesnt trade to get okafur. :P
Me neither. I just don't see how he works on this roster.
stupid shot by rozier. no need to take that one early in the clock.
Turning down the layup for a 3 drives me crazy!
stupid shot by rozier. no need to take that one early in the clock.
Can't help but feel bad for Okafor. Guy has been dragged through the mud by the 76ers, but he seems to have handled it professionally.Im watching a Sixers feed and they are speaking very positively about him as a pro and person.
Im paraphrasing here
"people mistake his laid back personality for someone who doesnt care. This could not be further from the truth. He cares a lot.
He is a not only a great professional but a great person. His teammates love him etc etc."
Can't help but feel bad for Okafor. Guy has been dragged through the mud by the 76ers, but he seems to have handled it professionally.
Poor guy learned post play in the wrong era.
Young's been starting to be able to score a bit in very limited minutes. I hope that's a good sign
Smmmmaahhhhhttt!
Marcus. Why would you take that step back 3.
That is specifically the shot you dont take.
Smmmmaahhhhhttt!
I brag on you, and then you go and take a dumb shot like that. ::)
Marcus. Why would you take that step back 3.
That is specifically the shot you dont take.
Belichick would trade Smart for Okafor, straight up, effective at the start of the 4th qtr.You cant just throw "belichick would" before stupid statements to make them less stupid.
not so sure with young anymore.Marcus. Why would you take that step back 3.
That is specifically the shot you dont take.
He is out there with Young, Rozier, and Zeller. He probably figured that terrible shot had a higher % of going in than the other options.
Belichick would trade Smart for Okafor, straight up, effective at the start of the 4th qtr.You cant just throw "belichick would" before stupid statements to make them less stupid.
young looking like he belongs in the nba. ;D
Smart is incredibly versatile. If we are gonna pretend we know what Belichick would do if he coached the Celtics Ill say he would keep the positionless basketball player/competitor that is Smart.Belichick would trade Smart for Okafor, straight up, effective at the start of the 4th qtr.You cant just throw "belichick would" before stupid statements to make them less stupid.
Hah. Well, a bad shot is equivalent to dropped pass, fumble, etc. One strike rule for that talented maniac. But you're right, it'd be more like a flip for an undersized lacrosse player vs. Okafor.
uneven. he made a few decent plays tonight on defense.young looking like he belongs in the nba. ;D
On offense. His defense is awful.
Smart is incredibly versatile. If we are gonna pretend we know what Belichick would do if he coached the Celtics Ill say he would keep the positionless basketball player/competitor that is Smart.Belichick would trade Smart for Okafor, straight up, effective at the start of the 4th qtr.You cant just throw "belichick would" before stupid statements to make them less stupid.
Hah. Well, a bad shot is equivalent to dropped pass, fumble, etc. One strike rule for that talented maniac. But you're right, it'd be more like a flip for an undersized lacrosse player vs. Okafor.
As opposed to the 1-dimensional Okafor.
Honestly, if you're name isn't IT, I'm about done playing non-defenders. They've just turned this team into a lax defensive team.
When we are healthy, Green, Rozier and Young should all leave the lineup in exchange for Bradley and Brown.Honestly, if you're name isn't IT, I'm about done playing non-defenders. They've just turned this team into a lax defensive team.
Smart has spoiled us.
When we are healthy, Green, Rozier and Young should all leave the lineup in exchange for Bradley and Brown.Honestly, if you're name isn't IT, I'm about done playing non-defenders. They've just turned this team into a lax defensive team.
Smart has spoiled us.
Im looking forward to that.
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two years
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two years
OMG Rozier stop freaking forcing the ball!!
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two yearsbet you a tp the celtics are better. ;D
And poor Hinkie is not going to get any creditThis sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two yearsbet you a tp the celtics are better. ;D
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two years
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two yearsIf Embid stays healthy and Simmons is anything close to being as good as advertised...they very well may be.
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two years
People are saying that year after year. LOL
This sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two years
People are saying that year after year. LOL
Yea mediocre team staying mediocre. Potential star players growing into their prime. Ok ::)
lolThis sixers team gonna be better than Celtics in two years
People are saying that year after year. LOL
Yea mediocre team staying mediocre. Potential star players growing into their prime. Ok ::)
Ridiculous.
Interesting how Noel seems to always be in the middle of stuff - much like Smart.
Following the gamecast, looks like Young is actually providing some decent mins?
Oh my Lord, that was such a bad shot, Smart, but it went in lol
Following the gamecast, looks like Young is actually providing some decent mins?He's been OK. His defense looks to be much improved.
SMART IS A CELTICS DEFENSIVE GOD!! lol
Where are you Smart haters ?
lol Melo in the all star game.
they dont watch the games.Where are you Smart haters ?
There aren't any, any more!
Contrast what's happened this season to what happened last season when Bradley went down. Smart is a huge part of the difference.bradley may be wally pipped.
Where are you Smart haters ?
There aren't any, any more!
Where are you Smart haters ?
There aren't any, any more!
Oh those three I'm thinking are lurking .....looking at their Rondo pictures
Really nice game for King James Young.
What is with our opponents and getting double technicals?
Marcus smart is the legitimate king of hustle plays in the entire NBAHe's basically the identity of this team. IT is the star but the Celtics grinding style begins with Smart.
How many players has Smart gotten thrown out this season? 5? Is that a stat that people even keep track of?
Celtics playing dirty
What is with our opponents and getting double technicals?we at that point where other teams dont want to play us
With this win, the Celtics can now play .500 ball the rest of season and still reach 50 wins. This is a really good team.and bradley and brown are injured. should be a good second half to the season.
Yeah...trade Smart ::)
I,luv Smarts head game ....mess n with opponents
He must have got personal tips from. Y favorite player of all time
KG !
With this win, the Celtics can now play .500 ball the rest of season and still reach 50 wins. This is a really good team.Smart, Olynyk, Brown and of course IT have all raised their games significantly.
this is what i said in his rookie year. you can just see the focus and crazy desire to win.I,luv Smarts head game ....mess n with opponents
He must have got personal tips from. Y favorite player of all time
KG !
I feel like Smart IS KG in a PG's body.
With this win, the Celtics can now play .500 ball the rest of season and still reach 50 wins. This is a really good team.Smart, Olynyk, Brown and of course IT have all raised their games significantly.
Good win. This team is fun to watch right now.
James Young looks like he actually deserves minutes. I don't know that he has a long-term future with the Celtics simply because of our depth on the wing, but I do think he stays in the NBA somewhere.
Good win. This team is fun to watch right now.
James Young looks like he actually deserves minutes. I don't know that he has a long-term future with the Celtics simply because of our depth on the wing, but I do think he stays in the NBA somewhere.
He's looked like a lesser version of Gerald Green on O (with superior D) the past few games. If he proves to be more consistent than Green he might be able to steal his spot in the rotation
James Young is Younger than Marcus Smart, Mickey and Rozier.
With this win, the Celtics can now play .500 ball the rest of season and still reach 50 wins. This is a really good team.and bradley and brown are injured. should be a good second half to the season.
didn't watch the game, seems young is even playing better than Rozier now. hes like a catch and shoot wing that plays defense and rebounds.
James Young has been really impressive lately. If he can get confidence and start to drive the lane like he did in college lookout.I'd like to see him do that. To date he's been basically a 5th offensive option just hanging out on the perimeter in case whatever play they're running doesn't work. He seems to have more confidence now and his D has really picked up. Hopefully driving the lane and being more involved offensively will be the next step in his development.
With this win, the Celtics can now play .500 ball the rest of season and still reach 50 wins. This is a really good team.and bradley and brown are injured. should be a good second half to the season.
What's the actual number of games that we've played with our full rotation? It wouldn't surprise me in the least if we were missing at least one top-8 rotation member for greater than 75% of our games this season so far.
didn't watch the game, seems young is even playing better than Rozier now. hes like a catch and shoot wing that plays defense and rebounds.
Yeah, if he actually starts to continue to play this well and be a decent bench player, he's a much better fit with Smart than Rozier. He's a good rebounder for his position, too. You can tell he has a knack for where the ball is going to come off the rim.
Someone remind me why we're starting Amir over Kelly again
Someone remind me why we're starting Amir over Kelly again
Someone remind me why we're starting Amir over Kelly again
Someone remind me why we're starting Amir over Kelly again
Because it is not always the best strategy to start your best players. You need some depth on your bench too.
Because of matchups?
Because of pairings?
Because the coaches actually know best.
Someone remind me why we're starting Amir over Kelly again
Because it is not always the best strategy to start your best players. You need some depth on your bench too.
Because of matchups?
Because of pairings?
Because the coaches actually know best.
I don't know why Stevens is wedded to Amir as a starter. Maybe he's afraid Kelly would get lost playing mostly with IT. Maybe he thinks we need offense in the second unit. Maybe promises were made to Amir about playing time and to Al about playing with a traditional big. Who can say?
But if you're going to rip a coach when things don't work, you have to credit them when things do work. Look at teams like Detroit, Orlando or Milwaukee who play below their talent level and sometimes have done so for years. Without a real franchise player (no offense, IT), Stevens has the Cs in position to possibly have the best record in the East. That's amazing.
Mike
Do turnovers count in stats like double doubles? If they do marcus smart has joined some very fine company with a 5 by 5Last 5 games he is averaging 16/4/4 with 4 steals on 53% shooting.
Someone remind me why we're starting Amir over Kelly again
Because it is not always the best strategy to start your best players. You need some depth on your bench too.
Because of matchups?
Because of pairings?
Because the coaches actually know best.
I don't know why Stevens is wedded to Amir as a starter. Maybe he's afraid Kelly would get lost playing mostly with IT. Maybe he thinks we need offense in the second unit. Maybe promises were made to Amir about playing time and to Al about playing with a traditional big. Who can say?
But if you're going to rip a coach when things don't work, you have to credit them when things do work. Look at teams like Detroit, Orlando or Milwaukee who play below their talent level and sometimes have done so for years. Without a real franchise player (no offense, IT), Stevens has the Cs in position to possibly have the best record in the East. That's amazing.
Mike
Love your posts Mike, but at what point does IT become a franchise player? He brings it night in and night out. He is a great face for the organization. He recruits for the organization. At some point he has to be the franchise, no?
I really like Saric. He looks like a young Larry Bird.
Dario Saric last 5 games 53 percent shooting + 37 percent three point shooting + 92 percent free throw shooting + 21 points + 1.2 steals + 2.2 assists + 7.4 rebounds
I think we should try trading Crowder and Bradley for Saric and Noel. Then we can keep starting Smart and Jaylen.
Saric has been amazing recently. He's still adjusting to United States basketball. And I am not the first person on this blog to make the comparison. Here's a thread of KG Living Legend comparing them: http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=71056.0I really like Saric. He looks like a young Larry Bird.
Dario Saric last 5 games 53 percent shooting + 37 percent three point shooting + 92 percent free throw shooting + 21 points + 1.2 steals + 2.2 assists + 7.4 rebounds
I think we should try trading Crowder and Bradley for Saric and Noel. Then we can keep starting Smart and Jaylen.
I can't imagine anyone saying this with a straight face who saw Bird play, even Sixerphile LarBrd33. Here's a comparison of their rookie seasons:
http://bkref.com/tiny/mPkP4
That is a crazy overpay.Saric has been amazing recently. He's still adjusting to United States basketball. And I am not the first person on this blog to make the comparison. Here's a thread of KG Living Legend comparing them: http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=71056.0I really like Saric. He looks like a young Larry Bird.
Dario Saric last 5 games 53 percent shooting + 37 percent three point shooting + 92 percent free throw shooting + 21 points + 1.2 steals + 2.2 assists + 7.4 rebounds
I think we should try trading Crowder and Bradley for Saric and Noel. Then we can keep starting Smart and Jaylen.
I can't imagine anyone saying this with a straight face who saw Bird play, even Sixerphile LarBrd33. Here's a comparison of their rookie seasons:
http://bkref.com/tiny/mPkP4
Saric is a gifted scorer, passer and rebounder. But he plays the same position as Ben Simmons so maybe you could get him and Nerlens Noel before the deadline for Bradley and Crowder?
First of all, don't use my name on the street. My name is my name.I really like Saric. He looks like a young Larry Bird.
Dario Saric last 5 games 53 percent shooting + 37 percent three point shooting + 92 percent free throw shooting + 21 points + 1.2 steals + 2.2 assists + 7.4 rebounds
I think we should try trading Crowder and Bradley for Saric and Noel. Then we can keep starting Smart and Jaylen.
I can't imagine anyone saying this with a straight face who saw Bird play, even Sixerphile LarBrd33. Here's a comparison of their rookie seasons:
http://bkref.com/tiny/mPkP4
Yeah I know he got some 4 by 5s, but if turnovers actually count he'll be joining the likes of hakeem in this clubDo turnovers count in stats like double doubles? If they do marcus smart has joined some very fine company with a 5 by 5Last 5 games he is averaging 16/4/4 with 4 steals on 53% shooting.
First of all, don't use my name on the street. My name is my name.I really like Saric. He looks like a young Larry Bird.
Dario Saric last 5 games 53 percent shooting + 37 percent three point shooting + 92 percent free throw shooting + 21 points + 1.2 steals + 2.2 assists + 7.4 rebounds
I think we should try trading Crowder and Bradley for Saric and Noel. Then we can keep starting Smart and Jaylen.
I can't imagine anyone saying this with a straight face who saw Bird play, even Sixerphile LarBrd33. Here's a comparison of their rookie seasons:
http://bkref.com/tiny/mPkP4
Second of all, the comparison is ridiculous. Come on.
But at risk of being called a "Dariophile" for playing devil's advocate, as I tend to do...
You linked to their rookie stats. Totally different eras. Bird was a basketball god. Bird was actually older when he entered the league than Dario and got significant reps at the highest level of NCAA basketball - which was significantly more competitive in the 70s with top-level talent staying multiple years. Saric is a 22 year old who is making the transition from another country to the NBA. Pretty different circumstances.
FWIW, Bird averaged 36mpg as a rookie and put up averages of 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.7 steals with .474/.406/.836 shooting. The three pointer wasn't a big part of the game back then. Interestingly enough, Bird actually shot under 30% from three his next 4 seasons in the league (27%, 21%, 28%, 24%). I was surprised to find that
I think the point was that Saric looks great recently. Look at his Per-36 minute stats over the past 5 games: 26.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals with .526/.367/.923 shooting...
Bird Rookie Per-36: 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.7 steals with .474/.406/.836 shooting.
Saric Recent Per-36: 26.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals with .526/.367/.923 shooting
Yeah I guess if Saric had his minutes increase to 36 and could keep up this level of play for the rest of his career, the comparison would be less ridiculous. But that's super unlikely to happen.
That said, if Embiid plays less than 50 games, Saric looks like the Rookie of the Year frontrunner. He's the only other rookie who is even averaging double digit points. Winning a Rookie of the Year award might be the one thing Saric would legitimately have in common with the Legend.
Saric is a really nice prospect, though. Who knows how good he will actually be in a few years. I said a couple months ago he was basically an equal-level prospect to Marcus Smart right now. ESPN just did their "rising star" rankings and had Smart and Saric back-to-back at #34 and #35 - which didn't surprise me at all, though I suppose people here probably wondered if I was now ghost-writing ESPN articles. And interestingly enough, Smart and Saric both seem to be breaking out at the same time, though Smart had two years of College basketball and a two year NBA head-start on Saric. We'll see if either can keep up their recent hot play.
I really like Saric. He looks like a young Larry Bird.
Dario Saric last 5 games 53 percent shooting + 37 percent three point shooting + 92 percent free throw shooting + 21 points + 1.2 steals + 2.2 assists + 7.4 rebounds