An NBA team is allowed 15 active players in their playoff roster, but we see 16 here. Jonathan Gibson is signed as a hardship exemption, and he apparently is allowed to remain on the team, even in the playoffs, until one of the four injured players returns. That first player to return will almost certainly be Marcus Smart, and I assume that Gibson's stint with the team will end at that point.
Oh yeah, this was posted in a comment on one of the front page articles [and it seemed incorrect] - is there any truth to it?QuoteAn NBA team is allowed 15 active players in their playoff roster, but we see 16 here. Jonathan Gibson is signed as a hardship exemption, and he apparently is allowed to remain on the team, even in the playoffs, until one of the four injured players returns. That first player to return will almost certainly be Marcus Smart, and I assume that Gibson's stint with the team will end at that point.
http://www.celticslife.com/2018/04/celtics-have-set-their-playoff-roster.html (http://www.celticslife.com/2018/04/celtics-have-set-their-playoff-roster.html)
Obviously it would be great to throw Gibson out there over somebody like Nader, but if we can't use our own two-way players, it seems we shouldn't be able to use Gibson.
Good Luck to Boston in the playoffs. Although I’m not eligible to play, I want to thank the organization and fans for a great experience and opportunity. Hope to see you next season. ✊🏾🍀 #jgiblife #boston #celtics #usleep #nbaplayoffs #bosvsmil #gibitall #jgib60 #nba #covesfinest #usleep #ATG1 #60 #GibsonReady
Jonathan Gibson posted this on InstagramQuoteGood Luck to Boston in the playoffs. Although I’m not eligible to play, I want to thank the organization and fans for a great experience and opportunity. Hope to see you next season. ✊🏾🍀 #jgiblife #boston #celtics #usleep #nbaplayoffs #bosvsmil #gibitall #jgib60 #nba #covesfinest #usleep #ATG1 #60 #GibsonReady
So, if he says he isn't eligible to play I would think he'd know. So i think the quote about him being able to play isn't accurate.
SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP!
CBS is the key....shut Charles Barkley up.
CBS is the key....shut Charles Barkley up.
CBS is the key....shut Charles Barkley up.
it's not just Chuck. Kenny picked Milwaukee too. I'm assuming most talking heads are.
banner 18 here we come
I think Rozier ignores Tatum sometimes.
Already seen enough of Baynes
TATUM!!
Where is the leprechaun Milwaukee getting the friendly bounce..
TATUM!!
gonna need alot of this
Already seen enough of Baynes
He’s too slow, could really use Theis right about now
He was such a sneaky massive loss for the Cs. Brought size/athleticism and some spacing. Way better finisher around the rim than Baynes too imo.Already seen enough of Baynes
He’s too slow, could really use Theis right about now
Already seen enough of Baynes
I think Rozier ignores Tatum sometimes.
Rozier ignores everyone sometimes.
I would think the Cs want to stay big. IT gives them a distinct advtanage over MIL. They have no size. Cs should be able to wipe the floor with them on the glass and in the interior b/w Baynes/Monroe this series.Already seen enough of Baynes
He’s too slow, could really use Theis right about now
Three missed shots, one at the rim and dunked on. He is terrible. Play Morris.
The Leprechaun is AWAKE
Fix is in?
Brown never passes in the half court, lol.cuz he’s superman
Brown never passes in the half court, lol.
I really hope Danny does not trade brown or Tatum for Leonard
Brown never passes in the half court, lol.
Completely disagree. Passes too much if anything
Tatum so hot wonder why Brad didn’t keep him in.
Yes, go at Zeller!
Jaylen struggling a bit on offense but defensively is doing a great job creating deflections.
Greek freak traveled twice there
The freak travels all the time.IT's the NBA. Everyone travels lol
The freak travels all the time.
Great 1st quarter.
Unfortunately, now here come the vaunted 2nd quarter
Larkin is great little back up guard . Imhopemwe keep him .I believe he is under contract for another year.
Love !!! Larkin !!!!
Great 1st quarter.
Unfortunately, now here come the vaunted 2nd quarter
Keep it going Celtics!
Our defense has been ELITE! Holding them to 17 points and forcing 8 TOs in the first quarter is insane.
That all really occurred when Giannis went out, too. Looks like we can really take advantage of their bench unit when Giannis sits.
OK well I guess GA isn't going to rest after all. Is he going to play the entire game?
Moose should eat zeller for lunch today
Typical second quarter. Larkin brutal. Semi non existent.
Larkin has turned into a Goat these past few trips. Ugh...Horrible decision makinghe turned into a greatest of all time? Lol
Okay, time to get Rozier and Al back out there. Can't let the bench give up this lead with Giannis back in there.
Really sucks not having Kyrie and then Rozier to play off the bench. This right here is why Larkin got ran of the league. Turned the ball over three times out of four possessionsdnt forget smart
This 2nd unit has been embarrassing. So many dumb turnovers.
12 point lead p---ed away. No one is surprised
Good to see them give this game away
Here's my issue with Stevens rotations again in the playoffs. Cant roll 10 men deep here, especially as depleted as you are. The bench just blew a 12 pt lead in 3 minutes.Brown Tatum Horford and Terry should all be playing in the high 30s for minutes. It's the playoffs and besides Horford all really young they can handle it.
12 point lead p---ed away. No one is surprised
Good to see them give this game away
It's only the 2nd quarter lol
**** does Jaylen Brown need to do to get to the line?
Is there a rule against calling fouls for brown
Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
It's called coaching. There's a reason this team struggles consistently in the 2nd quarters of games. Maybe play your starters more in the playoffs so you don't get outscored 24-4 in 5 minutes.Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
Boston settling for long jump shots with nobody underneath for the rebounds. Just a horrible quarter in every aspect
We can't score but the refs are literally protecting Giannis, it's ridiculous.
It's called coaching. There's a reason this team struggles consistently in the 2nd quarters of games. Maybe play your starters more in the playoffs so you don't get outscored 24-4 in 5 minutes.Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
We can't score but the refs are literally protecting Giannis, it's ridiculous.
That foul call on Morris when Giannis was passing the ball was awful
34 is going to get every call. Just can travel, charge, hook, push off with off arm. Doesn’t matter. Hard to defend a protected player
Agian, he’s not playing. You want him to run on the court and make it 6-5?Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
He certainly let that run in the early 2nd quarter go on too long, and he left that bench scrub lineup in too long with Giannis.
And people saying that Smart's presence won't really help us that much in the playoffs at this point - this game is exactly why he would be so beneficial for us. Just having another guard body who can run the offense would be beneficial, meaning having to rely less on third stringers like Larkin.
Agian, he’s not playing. You want him to run on the court and make it 6-5?Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
He certainly let that run in the early 2nd quarter go on too long, and he left that bench scrub lineup in too long with Giannis.
I just keep thinking of that post a few weeks ago where someone wondered if we could trade Kyrie and let Rozier be our PG of the future.
Why can’t Hayward sit on the bench with his team?
So our starters are second string guys and our second string guys are really thirds string guys. Tell me again how this is a coaching issue?Agian, he’s not playing. You want him to run on the court and make it 6-5?Stevens sleep walking through this quarterwhat?!? He’s not playing.
He certainly let that run in the early 2nd quarter go on too long, and he left that bench scrub lineup in too long with Giannis.
Yes, it's simply *crazy* to think that coaches have any impact on how players are playing. Game plan, rotations, etc. clearly have no bearing on how players play and how a game unfolds.
What a dumb statement lol Like I don't even know where you're going with this logic. Why do we even have coaches on the sidelines then??
All things considered, being down 3 at the half is pretty good
All things considered, being down 3 at the half is pretty good
Larkin is to blame here ...he handed then 8 points.
Good news: our starters can play with theirs
Bad news: our bench is literal dog you-know-what
Defense hasn’t been bad.
Offense had a few too many careless turnovers. We are either taking bad shots or missing good ones.
I am just so apathetic and pessimistic in generalabout these playoffs.I just want to see this team next season healthy with another first round pick on the roster.
Charles Barkley is an idiot...he says Tatum and Brown miss Hayward. Can you miss what you never had or what you had for five minutes out of a 7 month season?
I am just so apathetic and pessimistic in generalabout these playoffs.I just want to see this team next season healthy with another first round pick on the roster.
FTFY ;D
Charles Barkley is an idiot...he says Tatum and Brown miss Hayward. Can you miss what you never had or what you had for five minutes out of a 7 month season?That may not be exactly right but those guys would definitely be better if Hayward and Kyrie were playing. They’re not ready to be stars.
Morris 2 for 9 from the field, and Monroe no shots in the 1st half. Those two guys are our offense in the 2nd unit. That''s what has to change.
Al Horford has to take more the 3 shots. That's just completely unacceptable. I know, I know... #intangibles... But we need to be more aggressive.
Morris 2 for 9 from the field, and Monroe no shots in the 1st half. Those two guys are our offense in the 2nd unit. That''s what has to change.
Morris settles so much on the jump shot.
Charles Barkley is an idiot...he says Tatum and Brown miss Hayward. Can you miss what you never had or what you had for five minutes out of a 7 month season?That may not be exactly right but those guys would definitely be better if Hayward and Kyrie were playing. They’re not ready to be stars.
Al Horford has to take more the 3 shots. That's just completely unacceptable. I know, I know... #intangibles... But we need to be more aggressive.
Yeah I agree.
He's valuable to this team with his intangibles but considering our team is decimated and we're missing our two best scorers, I'd at least expect Horford to put up 18-22 points.
I'm not expecting Anthony Davis numbers but Horford has to be more aggressive on the scoring end of things too.
Al Horford has to take more the 3 shots. That's just completely unacceptable. I know, I know... #intangibles... But we need to be more aggressive.
Yeah I agree.
He's valuable to this team with his intangibles but considering our team is decimated and we're missing our two best scorers, I'd at least expect Horford to put up 18-22 points.
I'm not expecting Anthony Davis numbers but Horford has to be more aggressive on the scoring end of things too.
Game turned on the 4 straight possessions Boston turned it over (3 by Larkin). That is lottery basketball not playoff basketball.
And for 1 guy to do it is just bad.
Game turned on the 4 straight possessions Boston turned it over (3 by Larkin). That is lottery basketball not playoff basketball.
And for 1 guy to do it is just bad.
Anyone else wanna punch Eric Bledsoe in the face?
Love seeing Al banging Giannis!
Love seeing Al banging Giannis!
What can you say? He like going Greek.Love seeing Al banging Giannis!
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f1/2d/01/f12d01f97d13207582d6962651aee4e5.jpg)
Love seeing Al banging Giannis!
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f1/2d/01/f12d01f97d13207582d6962651aee4e5.jpg)
That is bush league by Snell..
Love seeing Al banging Giannis!
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f1/2d/01/f12d01f97d13207582d6962651aee4e5.jpg)
Big shot Jaylen!!!!
That is bush league by Snell..
I don't have a problem with it. Smart defense.
KAWHI WHO??? :laugh:
Jaylen "Jeff Green" Brown
Need Tatum to be more efficient
That is bush league by Snell..
I don't have a problem with it. Smart defense.
Agreed. It's the playoffs, no easy layups.
More like Jaylen "Michael Jordan" BrownJaylen "Jeff Green" Brown
More like Jaylen "Kobe" Brown
What was Shaq saying about JB at halftime???
JB with a big 3!
Can't help but think that Smart would be huge in this type of game.
Super excited to see Brown rise up in the 4th!
What was Shaq saying about JB at halftime???
JB with a big 3!
What did Shaq say about Jaylen?
That is bush league by Snell..
I don't have a problem with it. Smart defense.
Agreed. It's the playoffs, no easy layups.
Then play the ball...don't mug your opponent...
Super excited to see Brown rise up in the 4th!
You can see the future?
What was Shaq saying about JB at halftime???
JB with a big 3!
What did Shaq say about Jaylen?
Basically that he was just a 'good' player not a star and can't get his own shot in the playoffs.
That is bush league by Snell..
I don't have a problem with it. Smart defense.
Agreed. It's the playoffs, no easy layups.
Then play the ball...don't mug your opponent...
Wrap ups like that happen all the time. Brown wasn't airborne. Snell actually did a good job of holding him up.
I am making 34 shoot jump shots. Back off and make him shoot midrangeAnd then have him defend Horford on the block every posession
Who tried to lob ball over giannisNot a smart play. Like at all.
Al came to play.On both ends.
I like Brad's rotations so far. Tatum and Brown are in 100% of the time.About time!
Vet-Rook for 3!!!
Up by 4. Who will step up in Q4?
Would like to see Boston with Middleton. Would fit nice in Brad's offense.
Would like to see Boston with Middleton. Would fit nice in Brad's offense.
lol...right now Middleton is not on the Celtics so nothing about him would be nice to see. :)
He is a big issueWould like to see Boston with Middleton. Would fit nice in Brad's offense.
lol...right now Middleton is not on the Celtics so nothing about him would be nice to see. :)
He can score. He's a solid player.He is a big issueWould like to see Boston with Middleton. Would fit nice in Brad's offense.
lol...right now Middleton is not on the Celtics so nothing about him would be nice to see. :)
The young guys look good!
That up and under is an old Mchale move.
i'm loving Tatum in the playoffs so far!
Anyone have the +/- for when Giannis is not on the floor tonight? It seems that we go on a big run as soon as he sits.
i'm loving Tatum in the playoffs so far!
But he misses Hayward from the regular season. Ask Barkley.
We so need Smart back..
Anyone have the +/- for when Giannis is not on the floor tonight? It seems that we go on a big run as soon as he sits.
Giannis was -7 just a little while ago
Kyrie
Al
Morris
Tatum
Hayward
Theis
Brown
Smart
Rozier
Semi
2018 #1 pick
That is a great roster...just have to stay healthy
I can't wait to see next year's starting lineup
Kyrie Irving
Jaylen Brown
Gordon Hayward
Jayson Tatum
Al Horford
So exciting to even envision it.
We so need Smart back..
It’s also contagious and feel like the other guys would feed off it.
Tatum & Jaylen are the long term core of the team. They play so well together and they're both still in the process of figuring things out. Brown has taken his game up a notch over the past few weeks.
Larkin.... needs to get it together
Larkin.... needs to get it together
HE WAS GRABBING MORRIS AND IT WAS OFF THEM!!
I can't believe Jason Terry is still a rotation guy and on a playoff team no less. He looked like he was done when he played here and how long ago was that?
I can't believe Jason Terry is still a rotation guy and on a playoff team no less. He looked like he was done when he played here and how long ago was that?
5 years ago lulz
Monroe on the Bucks against us gets that call..Monroe on the Celtics against the Bucks gets mauled with nothing.
Team limit already with 7 mins left. Yikes
our switching Def doesn't work as well with Larkin in and the monster length of the bucks. But Shane is giving great effort, trying to make up for those turnovers.At first I thought "IT all over again." But it keeps Giannis from running the offense and forces Snell and Parker to shoot from the perimeter. It keeps Middleton from shooting 3s. Forces Mil to use Middleton as its commander.
Get Semi out of there. He does nothingSemi's out there for what just happened...so Morris doesn't get the foul call..lol
Al is not average tonightI think he knows he has to score in this series.
Get Semi out of there. He does nothingSemi's out there for what just happened...so Morris doesn't get the foul call..lol
Great job by Morris. Terrible defense by Henson on that Morris drive and terrible non-rebounding by Henson that led to Horford getting that 2nd chance opportunity.
Morris has a prototypical old man game, haha. He does nothing at full speed, but it’s typically effective anyway.Wedman 2.0
Rozier has been flat out garbage today. Last 2 possessions just selfishI think that both Rozier and Larkin are having trouble with the Bucks length
Rozier has been flat out garbage today. Last 2 possessions just selfishI think that both Rozier and Larkin are having trouble with the Bucks length
Rozier has been flat out garbage today. Last 2 possessions just selfish
Great job by the refs making this a game again
This overprotection of Giannis is ridiculous.
Rozier has been flat out garbage today. Last 2 possessions just selfish
He's been selfish all game, just forcing bad shots.
No more hero ballcorrection: unless it’s Rozier
Mook. OMG
I Love Al Horford!!
Horford > Giannis
Don't @ me
Terry blew that :(
Rozier has almost single-handedly lost this game for us today. What a terrible, terrible performance. Just huge mental mistakes on both ends of the floor.
What atrocious defense by RozierYup
So he will hit a 3 now
Rozier's awful defense has killed us twice in the last 2 minutes.
As I was reading all those comments I became increasingly certain Rozier would win it.
What atrocious defense by Rozier
So he will hit a 3 now
That looked like a freaking five second violation on Giannis, too.
wish we just hacked giannis off the ballPretty sure they get free throws and the ball. The game would be over if we did that.
It's only Game 1 and I'm already under cardiac arrest... :(
Picked the wrong week to quit smoking.
Rozier. Never count him outTheeeeen...he misses a layup
It's only Game 1 and I'm already under cardiac arrest... :(
TP ....get well soon
Rozier. Never count him outTheeeeen...he misses a layup
Giannis sure gets his money's worth on those fouls.They're going to have to take him off Al maybe?
It's only Game 1 and I'm already under cardiac arrest... :(
TP ....get well soon
Thanks man. Maybe I'll be back in time for Game 3. Day-to-day diagnosis.
I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking BucksHate to say that, but it wouldn't matter much. We don't look like we can beat them in a 7-game series...
Talk about a roller coaster of emotionsRozier. Never count him outTheeeeen...he misses a layup
It's the Rozier experience!
I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking BucksHate to say that, but it wouldn't matter much. We don't look like we can beat them in a 7-game series...
I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking BucksHate to say that, but it wouldn't matter much. We don't look like we can beat them in a 7-game series...
Brown with great D on Middleton. And what a finish by Tatum!
I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking BucksHate to say that, but it wouldn't matter much. We don't look like we can beat them in a 7-game series...
I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking Bucks
It's only Game 1 and I'm already under cardiac arrest... :(
TP ....get well soon
Thanks man. Maybe I'll be back in time for Game 3. Day-to-day diagnosis.
lol
Of course, but we don't -- so that part is immaterial.I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking BucksHate to say that, but it wouldn't matter much. We don't look like we can beat them in a 7-game series...
Yeah we'd sweep them if we had Irving and Hayward.
This looking like the Washington series from last year. Might just be both teams winning at home.
Have yourself a moment, Jayson Tatum.
What a block!
Have yourself a moment, Jayson Tatum.
What a block!
I'd like to see that Brogdan tap out -- he did look out of bounds when he touched it.
Of course, but we don't -- so that part is immaterial.I hope we don't lose home-court advantage to the freaking BucksHate to say that, but it wouldn't matter much. We don't look like we can beat them in a 7-game series...
Yeah we'd sweep them if we had Irving and Hayward.
This looking like the Washington series from last year. Might just be both teams winning at home.
I just see too much dumb mistakes, sloppy play, and individual heroics that may or may not sustain us through an entire series. But who knows how Game 2 is going to look...
GOOD LORD HE TRAVELED!!!!
Watching the replay I'm not so sure that was a foul.
Watching the replay I'm not so sure that was a foul.
Gutsy win, kudos to Rozier for being clutch !
Giannis got like 3 more fouls uncalled after his 5th but finally fouled out.
Great win, this series is going to be tough but we needed this one, I think Milwaukee winning in OT after Middleton's 3 would have been demoralizing.
Great performances by Brown and Tatum, and Horford carried us !
Giannis reached over Terry and put his hands on the ball and tied him up. No real contact.Watching the replay I'm not so sure that was a foul.
Did Rozier have the ball? Yes
Did giannis have the ball? No
Did giannis jump on terry? Yes
What the heck. Is McHale and the announces sleeping with the bucks' players? They said it should have been a jump ball. No foul on Giannis? He freaking traveled you idiots. I need to hear Mike and Tommy.
Giannis reached over Terry and put his hands on the ball and tied him up. No real contact.Watching the replay I'm not so sure that was a foul.
Did Rozier have the ball? Yes
Did giannis have the ball? No
Did giannis jump on terry? Yes
What the heck. Is McHale and the announces sleeping with the bucks' players? They said it should have been a jump ball. No foul on Giannis? He freaking traveled you idiots. I need to hear Mike and Tommy.
He Traveled twice on the same play and no call.
It is early but the Pacers are beating the **** out of Cleveland 25-8
It is early but the Pacers are beating the **** out of Cleveland 25-8
I'm sure the TNT crew wont write them off at halftime though like they wrote of the Celtics, and we were only down 3
Rozier really roasted Bledsoe on that 3. Like roasted.
Watching the reply a couple of times now. I mean roasted. He's lucky Middleton bailed his butt out on the next play b/c that is legit an all time roast for a potential game winner ever territory right there.
I was really hoping to get comments from the TNT guys after the game. Wanted to see them praise the Cs for once instead of burying them.
I was really hoping to get comments from the TNT guys after the game. Wanted to see them praise the Cs for once instead of burying them.
Wonder how long it will take before James becomes disinterested in this series and begin his pouting
I was really hoping to get comments from the TNT guys after the game. Wanted to see them praise the Cs for once instead of burying them.
Everyone hates the Celtics. TNT and especially ESPN. I give absolutely zero respect to these commentators.
Everyone hates the Celtics. TNT and especially ESPN. I give absolutely zero respect to these commentators.
Here is how you defend the Bucks. Play Freak one on one but you can't let Middleton go for 30 and Brogdan go for 20...limit his supporting cast
If he gets his so what. Middleton is the guy that really hurt Boston today
They are more of a showbiz network than a sports channel. They'd rather jockride star players than discuss team concepts and strategies.Everyone hates the Celtics. TNT and especially ESPN. I give absolutely zero respect to these commentators.
I stopped caring what the buffoons at those two networks (Fox Sports as well) have to say. It's all hype and no substance.
And really, they can say whatever they want, it has zero effect on the outcome.
Here is how you defend the Bucks. Play Freak one on one but you can't let Middleton go for 30 and Brogdan go for 20...limit his supporting castAre you confident Middleton will be able to put up 30 plus consistently though? I like Middleton but he's not that kind of player imo,
If he gets his so what. Middleton is the guy that really hurt Boston today
Helluva win.Lol....my son called after the game to check on me to make sure I was okay. Was so emotionally into the game I couldn't post in the thread all game. Too busy screaming at television and cheering out loud. Glad my neighbor didn't call the cops.
I should probably check on my father's well being after that.
I can't believe the TNT crew all pro Milwaukee and Kenny Smith saying it would be an "upset" if the Celts win the series. Unreal. Go Celts. Way to stick to it. Please Jaylen next time at least play marginal defense on Middleton 30 feet from the hoop. Great team win but Larkin can we sit him next time. He almost single handedly lost the game with his turnovers.
I can't believe the TNT crew all pro Milwaukee and Kenny Smith saying it would be an "upset" if the Celts win the series. Unreal. Go Celts. Way to stick to it. Please Jaylen next time at least play marginal defense on Middleton 30 feet from the hoop. Great team win but Larkin can we sit him next time. He almost single handedly lost the game with his turnovers.
He has to play...we can only hope he gets more comfortable as the series gets to games 2-4.
Rozier is so trick or treat. He can be absolute garbage for 3.5 quarters and then just nail big shot after big shot in the final minutes/OT.I can't believe the TNT crew all pro Milwaukee and Kenny Smith saying it would be an "upset" if the Celts win the series. Unreal. Go Celts. Way to stick to it. Please Jaylen next time at least play marginal defense on Middleton 30 feet from the hoop. Great team win but Larkin can we sit him next time. He almost single handedly lost the game with his turnovers.
He has to play...we can only hope he gets more comfortable as the series gets to games 2-4.
Larkin actually played better in the second half. Rozier however Im not too sure what to make of him. He made huge plays to win the game but also made the game that close in the first place.
I can't believe the TNT crew all pro Milwaukee and Kenny Smith saying it would be an "upset" if the Celts win the series. Unreal. Go Celts. Way to stick to it. Please Jaylen next time at least play marginal defense on Middleton 30 feet from the hoop. Great team win but Larkin can we sit him next time. He almost single handedly lost the game with his turnovers.
He has to play...we can only hope he gets more comfortable as the series gets to games 2-4.
Larkin actually played better in the second half. Rozier however Im not too sure what to make of him. He made huge plays to win the game but also made the game that close in the first place.
Agreed. That 2nd quarter the bench sucked and Stevens did next to nothing to stem the tide. Larkin was awful. Semi and Monroe were complete no shows.I can't believe the TNT crew all pro Milwaukee and Kenny Smith saying it would be an "upset" if the Celts win the series. Unreal. Go Celts. Way to stick to it. Please Jaylen next time at least play marginal defense on Middleton 30 feet from the hoop. Great team win but Larkin can we sit him next time. He almost single handedly lost the game with his turnovers.
He has to play...we can only hope he gets more comfortable as the series gets to games 2-4.
Larkin actually played better in the second half. Rozier however Im not too sure what to make of him. He made huge plays to win the game but also made the game that close in the first place.
Terry struggled in the first half, but his shooting numbers were good overall, it happens. I'm more concerned about the defensive lapse that led to Brogdon's open 3, the Celts need to be very disciplined about that, they can't leave Middleton or Brogdon open for 3. The main problem was the second unit's atrocious second quarter, if they have even a mediocre quarter Celts win that game without too much trouble. I think it's fixable, I don't expect Larkin to throw the ball away that much again.
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.No, boring game, don't even bother to watch the highlights.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
We got to do better ...
I emptied the bottle of nerve pills
and this is only game one.
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Plus 50 pushups , and run 10 sets of suicides!
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Plus 50 pushups , and run 10 sets of suicides!
Lol, TPs for both of you ;D.
Only thing that concerns me a bit after game 1 is, who on the Celtics could we reasonably expect to play better in game 2? Monroe, that's about it. Everyone else brought it, and we still barely got by in OT. Maybe we can hope Jaylen, Terry, and Tatum each kick it into another gear , but we can't expect them to do that.
The Bucks however, you could say that Bledsoe, Parker and Snell can all play much better next game. I guess we can also say Middleton won't always score 31 points on 12-20 shooting including a miracle three though.
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Plus 50 pushups , and run 10 sets of suicides!
Lol, TPs for both of you ;D.
Why you letting em off so lightly...I got my jet lagged self up at 7 am to watch the game. No slackers allowed the Cs need all the positive energy on the blog to get them through.
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Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Plus 50 pushups , and run 10 sets of suicides!
Was out with the kids today and didn't get to see the game.
Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Plus 50 pushups , and run 10 sets of suicides!
Lol, TPs for both of you ;D.
Why you letting em off so lightly...I got my jet lagged self up at 7 am to watch the game. No slackers allowed the Cs need all the positive energy on the blog to get them through.
Lol, it's not like I missed it on purpose, and besides, after jumping on the Rozier bandwagon he came down to Earth, only for him to return to form when I wasn't watching, so you're welcome, ahahaha ;D. You know, because #CausalLink, hehe ;D.
TP for you, too, by the way, for having to deal with jet lag.
Only thing that concerns me a bit after game 1 is, who on the Celtics could we reasonably expect to play better in game 2? Monroe, that's about it. Everyone else brought it, and we still barely got by in OT. Maybe we can hope Jaylen, Terry, and Tatum each kick it into another gear , but we can't expect them to do that.
The Bucks however, you could say that Bledsoe, Parker and Snell can all play much better next game. I guess we can also say Middleton won't always score 31 points on 12-20 shooting including a miracle three though.
Only thing that concerns me a bit after game 1 is, who on the Celtics could we reasonably expect to play better in game 2? Monroe, that's about it. Everyone else brought it, and we still barely got by in OT. Maybe we can hope Jaylen, Terry, and Tatum each kick it into another gear , but we can't expect them to do that.
The Bucks however, you could say that Bledsoe, Parker and Snell can all play much better next game. I guess we can also say Middleton won't always score 31 points on 12-20 shooting including a miracle three though.
We got to do better ...
I emptied the bottle of nerve pills
and this is only game one.
We got to do better ...
I emptied the bottle of nerve pills
and this is only game one.
meh. i have zero expectations now. I just want to see what the VET ROOk and rozier and brown can do. this will be a good learning expericne for next year. when we get hayward and kyrie and theis back this team will be STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKED. we will make finals next year you can take it to the bank. a bench with rozier, smart, morris, monroe, theis.....maybe baynes if we start both hayward and tatum. we will see!
Only thing that concerns me a bit after game 1 is, who on the Celtics could we reasonably expect to play better in game 2? Monroe, that's about it. Everyone else brought it, and we still barely got by in OT. Maybe we can hope Jaylen, Terry, and Tatum each kick it into another gear , but we can't expect them to do that.
The Bucks however, you could say that Bledsoe, Parker and Snell can all play much better next game. I guess we can also say Middleton won't always score 31 points on 12-20 shooting including a miracle three though.
I guess you can say Larkin also. I mean, his three turnovers in a two-minute span is what brought MIL back into the game before halftime. Up until then, the C's were up double digits and looking great.
Baynes could as well, though I just don't think this is a great match up for him.
Only thing that concerns me a bit after game 1 is, who on the Celtics could we reasonably expect to play better in game 2? Monroe, that's about it. Everyone else brought it, and we still barely got by in OT. Maybe we can hope Jaylen, Terry, and Tatum each kick it into another gear , but we can't expect them to do that.
The Bucks however, you could say that Bledsoe, Parker and Snell can all play much better next game. I guess we can also say Middleton won't always score 31 points on 12-20 shooting including a miracle three though.
I guess you can say Larkin also. I mean, his three turnovers in a two-minute span is what brought MIL back into the game before halftime. Up until then, the C's were up double digits and looking great.
Baynes could as well, though I just don't think this is a great match up for him.
Only reason why Milwaukee stayed in the game was because of that abysmal 2nd quarter performance by the C's. It was just bad turnovers after turnovers. That needs to be fixed by the coaching. And also, players breathing on Giannis getting called for a foul, and bad bad calls or no calls favoring the Bucks.
We got to do better ...
I emptied the bottle of nerve pills
and this is only game one.
meh. i have zero expectations now. I just want to see what the VET ROOk and rozier and brown can do. this will be a good learning expericne for next year. when we get hayward and kyrie and theis back this team will be STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKED. we will make finals next year you can take it to the bank. a bench with rozier, smart, morris, monroe, theis.....maybe baynes if we start both hayward and tatum. we will see!
It is quite an accumulation of talent. Even the squad that we have playing the Bucks right now is a very talented bunch.
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Did I miss anything?
Mike
Welp, I missed it, too.
thats 10 demerits.....minus 10 TP .....skipping the playoffs. .
we expect you here next game . ;D
Plus 50 pushups , and run 10 sets of suicides!
I can't believe people outside of Celtics Nation are arguing that Giannis should've gotten a jump ball instead of a foul in OT.I think the one earlier where he went over Tatum's back was a more egregious foul that should have fouled Giannis out. I think the Giannis over Rozier back for the foul was a bit of a make up call for the earlier miss.
Clearly that was a foul lol.
I can't believe people outside of Celtics Nation are arguing that Giannis should've gotten a jump ball instead of a foul in OT.I think the one earlier where he went over Tatum's back was a more egregious foul that should have fouled Giannis out. I think the Giannis over Rozier back for the foul was a bit of a make up call for the earlier miss.
Clearly that was a foul lol.
I can't believe people outside of Celtics Nation are arguing that Giannis should've gotten a jump ball instead of a foul in OT.
Clearly that was a foul lol.
I can't believe people outside of Celtics Nation are arguing that Giannis should've gotten a jump ball instead of a foul in OT.
Clearly that was a foul lol.
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