Magic (22-28) at Celtics (34-15) Game #50 2/5/20

[slamtheking]

Smart and Kemba out- I’m hoping for a MUCH better performance from Waters and Green.

Theis also out, and he could be out a for a few games.

Also man, Waters was brutal last game. He has a stretch where he basically caused three consecutive turnovers and got dusted twice on defense. Lets hope he's A) Better this game or B) Glued to the bench. 

depending on how well we do when Waters isn't in the game, I would anticipate a shorter leash on Waters if things start to go sideways, a lot more time for Wanamaker and Hayward getting some time at PG on offense.  would not be surprised to see Langford get some minutes with Brown, Tatum and Hayward to cover the PG on D in that scenario - -but not many minutes.  probably more likely to see Wanamaker get a lot of that time.

[nickagneta]

I think we see a few very strange 5 man units out there as Stevens will probably be in "throw everything against the wall and see what sticks" mode.

Could easily see a starting unit of Wanamaker/Brown/Hayward/Tatum/GWill.

Then see Kanter and Semi suck up a bunch of minutes and then it's if Waters is good stick with him, if not try Green. If Green doesn't work, go with Edwards. If Edwards doesn't work, hopefully enough of the game is done where they can just ride Wanamaker the rest of the game.

Luckily they are at home and playing a pretty beat up team that isn't very good. Let's hope for Brown, Hayward, Tatum and Kanter putting up over 90 points combined, we may need it to win.

[kgfor3]

I predict we will see a Celtic get their first career start tonight.

[ETNCeltics]

Holy cow. Our roster is beaten to a pulp. We really need that all star break like yesterday. Gonna be tough to get through these next 5 games if we don't get a few guys healthy.

[footey]

I expect the 3 winged amigos to provide all the necessary scoring. We will be fine.

[ozgod]

https://twitter.com/RochieWBZ/status/1225181331178565633

[saltlover]

Romeo is starting tonight.

https://twitter.com/calizonatexas/status/1225200837426806785?s=21

[Csfan1984]

Going to interesting to see Langford play some PG. He seemed to do a decent job dribbling and passing in college.

[SHAQATTACK]

Holy cow. Our roster is beaten to a pulp. We really need that all star break like yesterday. Gonna be tough to get through these next 5 games if we don't get a few guys healthy.

that break seems light years away

[Fafnir]

Excited to see what Romeo can do.

[Neurotic Guy]

Well on the plus side it was nice to see Kanter back and effective.  He should have another good night tonight.   Also hoping for another 73-point performance by Two Jays and a G.

[ozgod]

Romeo!!!

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1225209131377844224

He will probably be playing a bit part but it's good to see the kid out there getting some minutes tonight.

[ETNCeltics]

Hopefully he doesn't make me regret saying this tonight, but I've been fairly impressed with Romeo. When he's played and it isn't garbage time, he seems to play some level-headed basketball on the defensive end. He may never amount to anything, but unlike some folks, I'm not ready to throw him in some trade. I think he has real potential.

[ETNCeltics]

Romeo!!!

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1225209131377844224

He will probably be playing a bit part but it's good to see the kid out there getting some minutes tonight.

lol 4 wings and a center. Brad doesn't bother with convention.

Wonder why he doesn't start Wannamaker? Prefers his veteran-ish presence off the bench?

[Surferdad]

Hopefully he doesn't make me regret saying this tonight, but I've been fairly impressed with Romeo. When he's played and it isn't garbage time, he seems to play some level-headed basketball on the defensive end. He may never amount to anything, but unlike some folks, I'm not ready to throw him in some trade. I think he has real potential.

He moves well.  My comp is Marquis Daniels.