Knicks (47-32) at Celtics (62-17) Game #80 4/11/24

[celticinorlando]

OFF REBS: NYK 6 for 9 second-chance points.

[jpotter33]

Giving up offensive rebounding is officially a problem.

Yes, and it has been for awhile. We're really susceptible to this issue, especially against a good rebounding team like NYK.

Not that I blame them since they've clinched everything already, but if this is the effort level then why even play the starters. Just rest them on the bench. Them just doing cardio out there for the most part isn't helping much either or contributing to "good habits" anyways. Our bench guys can just do that too for a few games.

Agreed. As much as I want them to play hard and keep rhythm and conditioning, if this is going to be the focus and effort, just don't play the main guys. Similar to Milwaukee, feels like we're just going through the motions out there and being out-hustled and out-worked.

[Indocelts]

Tatum lets the refs get in his head.
Stop complaining and play

Last Bucks game, he raised his hands after comitting a drible turnover. 😁

His biggest enemy is his own mental being.

[jpotter33]

They're killing the second big on the perimeter. Not sure why we're double big right now.

[jpotter33]

WHAT IS THE POINT OF PLAYING TWO BIGS IF YOU'RE STILL GOING TO GIVE UP A TON OF OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS, GUYS?! That is 7 offensive rebounds already.

[tenn_smoothie]

WHAT IS THE POINT OF PLAYING TWO BIGS IF YOU'RE STILL GOING TO GIVE UP A TON OF OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS, GUYS?!

Maddening isn't it ?

[SCeltic34]

We've looked lackluster recently.  These games are meaningless, but I'm wondering how much of it is just not caring too much about the result, or if we're just regressing at the worst time.

[tenn_smoothie]

Celtic fans fill up the Garden as always and then get this sorry effort for their money and trouble.

[Phantom255x]

I'm hoping they aren't trying that hard to risk injury, but have to admit the rebounding (and lack thereof) is becoming a real concern. Can't be giving up too many second chance points and possessions. This has been true especially the last two weeks.

[Phantom255x]

Giving up offensive rebounding is officially a problem.

Yes, and it has been for awhile. We're really susceptible to this issue, especially against a good rebounding team like NYK.

Not that I blame them since they've clinched everything already, but if this is the effort level then why even play the starters. Just rest them on the bench. Them just doing cardio out there for the most part isn't helping much either or contributing to "good habits" anyways. Our bench guys can just do that too for a few games.

Agreed. As much as I want them to play hard and keep rhythm and conditioning, if this is going to be the focus and effort, just don't play the main guys. Similar to Milwaukee, feels like we're just going through the motions out there and being out-hustled and out-worked.

It's like did they see what happened with Giannis a few nights ago? Why risk that possibility with someone like Porzingis or Tatum when we're like 10 games up on the entire field and already clinched everything?? Maddening.

And also even if they win this by a 40-point blowout, is anyone gonna care? Just focus on staying healthy and let the bench guys play with motivation out there.

[jpotter33]

7 offensive rebounds and 6 TOs given up in 1.5 quarters for a ton of points. Disgusting.

[SCeltic34]

Bad possessions by JB.  The ball has to move more.

[jpotter33]

Oh my God, just bench the main guys at this point. Inexcusable efforts on the boards and transition defense. Clearly they came to play with us not.

[CelticSooner]

What is the point of playing  the starters if they going to play in 1st gear? You going to off a week regardless.

[tenn_smoothie]

Why not play Tillman - at least he will mix it up on the boards ?