Raptors (33-12) at Celtics (25-18) Game #44 1/16/19

[gouki88]

And another.  Irving with 6 TOs already.

Think like half of them are Al's fault

it doesn't even matter whose TO's they are.  The first team needs to play with more efficiency
we should be up by 10+ right now

Oh no doubt, it's just that they're easily fixable for the most part. Just butter fingers type turnovers. Last couple of minutes are what we're capable of regularly

no, not butterfingers - really bad judgement by Irving.

Not surprised to see you blaming Kyrie for Al for dropping passes that Kyrie routinely throws when he's open

took you longer than I thought to attack my comment

Those were simply stupid passes

Rofl

[Neurotic Guy]

Really good 2nd quarter after starting the game pretty slow and sloppy. 

Hayward looks like his shot is back and he is passing very well.  He still seems tentative at the hoop, but why not go back to starting him -- he is a top 5 player on this team. 

I am tempted to say that Tatum, not Morris, should go to the bench.  Young bench, but the bench becomes roughly the team that led Boston to the EC finals last year.

[tenn_smoothie]

Really good 2nd quarter after starting the game pretty slow and sloppy. 

Hayward looks like his shot is back and he is passing very well.  He still seems tentative at the hoop, but why not go back to starting him -- he is a top 5 player on this team. 

I am tempted to say that Tatum, not Morris, should go to the bench.  Young bench, but the bench becomes roughly the team that led Boston to the EC finals last year.

It's not about the top 5 players - it's about the right mix that fits together the right way.

[RockinRyA]

And another.  Irving with 6 TOs already.

Think like half of them are Al's fault

it doesn't even matter whose TO's they are.  The first team needs to play with more efficiency
we should be up by 10+ right now

Oh no doubt, it's just that they're easily fixable for the most part. Just butter fingers type turnovers. Last couple of minutes are what we're capable of regularly

no, not butterfingers - really bad judgement by Irving.

Not surprised to see you blaming Kyrie for Al for dropping passes that Kyrie routinely throws when he's open

took you longer than I thought to attack my comment

Those were simply stupid passes

Rofl

**** so funny that he's still denying his bias.

[Neurotic Guy]

Really good 2nd quarter after starting the game pretty slow and sloppy. 

Hayward looks like his shot is back and he is passing very well.  He still seems tentative at the hoop, but why not go back to starting him -- he is a top 5 player on this team. 

I am tempted to say that Tatum, not Morris, should go to the bench.  Young bench, but the bench becomes roughly the team that led Boston to the EC finals last year.

It's not about the top 5 players - it's about the right mix that fits together the right way.

Yes -- I realize the mix is the more important factor.  But generally when you are the best player at your position on a team, you start. And when you are on a team that has been inconsistent in both starting and 2nd units, it makes some sense to make a change. 

[gouki88]

And another.  Irving with 6 TOs already.

Think like half of them are Al's fault

it doesn't even matter whose TO's they are.  The first team needs to play with more efficiency
we should be up by 10+ right now

Oh no doubt, it's just that they're easily fixable for the most part. Just butter fingers type turnovers. Last couple of minutes are what we're capable of regularly

no, not butterfingers - really bad judgement by Irving.

Not surprised to see you blaming Kyrie for Al for dropping passes that Kyrie routinely throws when he's open

took you longer than I thought to attack my comment

Those were simply stupid passes

Rofl

**** so funny that he's still denying his bias.

So obviously impartial! Goodness it’s funny

[jpotter33]

13 - 6 foul disparity is pretty significant, especially since Toronto plays just as physical defense as Boston. Better even out a bit in the second half, zebras!

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13 - 6 foul disparity is pretty significant, especially since Toronto plays just as physical defense as Boston. Better even out a bit in the second half, zebras!

yeah morris picked up number 3 right before the half.  he hasn't really gotten on track so far this game.

[nickagneta]

Bench turned the half around for Celtics. That Smart, Rozier, Brown, Hayward and Baynes rotation were stifling on defense and showed some of the best attacking basketball we have seen from the team in 4 or 5 games.

[tenn_smoothie]

I've never denied my "bias." I don't think Irving is good for this team, on or off the court. Some of you'alls dedication to Kyrie is so intense that you can't see the forest for the trees. Even when he makes obvious bad plays, you jump to his defense. What is this obsession ?

[jpotter33]

I think Baynes helps us out more than people (including myself) realize. Having that legit second big (with Timelord still developing) is important, especially one who can board and anchor the D like Baynes does.

[gouki88]

I've never denied my "bias." I don't think Irving is good for this team, on or off the court. Some of you'alls dedication to Kyrie is so intense that you can't see the forest for the trees. Even when he makes obvious bad plays, you jump to his defense. What is this obsession ?

Rofl. Personal accountability flies out the window when it comes to you criticising Kyrie doesn’t it

[Neurotic Guy]

Nice Marcus

[hwangjini_1]

Just joining the game. I was afraid to watch.

Tonight we have the Hayward we thought we signed. What a difference.

So far so good. Now the Celtics need to finish strong.

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bad start on Off.  PASS THE BALL