Going to be a tough night in Cleveland, Go Celtics!
Rockets win. So does Lebron try even harder now?
I was hoping gsw would win tonight
fristMe too!! ;D
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I hope so. We need him to be as exhausted as possible for Game 7. Seriously, the young C's need to PLAY HARD and go into Game 7 with the edge.Rockets win. So does Lebron try even harder now?
I was hoping gsw would win tonight
LeBron is going to give it all he has tonight.
TP to Ogaju for being the first to post in the game thread.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!!!
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The key when Baynes starts is that Brown has to take LeBron. That is a lot to ask of a young player but he seemed to do fine in Game 5. Can't allow CLE to get an early lead. If we can hold them off at the start with Morris on the bench, it sets up well for us.I don't think that's the case. It seems more like he is a still a bit tentative following his injury. He faced LeBron in last year's ECF too.
Brown has been affected by the pressure of the moment these last few games. Tatum seems oblivious. Rozier has been all but taken out as a factor I think we will need one of Brown or Rozier to score more, be a threat that CLE needs to adjust to. More likely it will be Brown that breaks out. It is in his head, like when he couldn't make FTs. He is "aiming" his shot. He just needs to let muscle memory take over and shoot his natural shot. He is still very young. Let's see what he can do.
One other possibility, just to mess with Lue, maybe start Smart for Rozier, even if just for a few minutes. Maybe start Semi too. Lue's head would explode.
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Can we at least understand the reality. Whether or not Baynes starts, Brown has to guard Lebron. Brown has guarded lebron every game but the first one. The only way Brown doesn't start is if Thompson sits in favor of Korver.The key when Baynes starts is that Brown has to take LeBron. That is a lot to ask of a young player but he seemed to do fine in Game 5. Can't allow CLE to get an early lead. If we can hold them off at the start with Morris on the bench, it sets up well for us.I don't think that's the case. It seems more like he is a still a bit tentative following his injury. He faced LeBron in last year's ECF too.
Brown has been affected by the pressure of the moment these last few games. Tatum seems oblivious. Rozier has been all but taken out as a factor I think we will need one of Brown or Rozier to score more, be a threat that CLE needs to adjust to. More likely it will be Brown that breaks out. It is in his head, like when he couldn't make FTs. He is "aiming" his shot. He just needs to let muscle memory take over and shoot his natural shot. He is still very young. Let's see what he can do.
One other possibility, just to mess with Lue, maybe start Smart for Rozier, even if just for a few minutes. Maybe start Semi too. Lue's head would explode.
I hope so. We need him to be as exhausted as possible for Game 7. Seriously, the young C's need to PLAY HARD and go into Game 7 with the edge.Rockets win. So does Lebron try even harder now?
I was hoping gsw would win tonight
LeBron is going to give it all he has tonight.
Interested if we see James the distributor or James the volume scorer early onI would guess James the distributor. The only way he can win is with the help of the others.
Coach BS is going to pull a Moose out of a hat!That might cause Lue to never put Love back in, too...
I’m calling it.
I expect Horford to have a great game tonight
;D ;DCoach BS is going to pull a Moose out of a hat!That might cause Lue to never put Love back in, too...
I’m calling it.
TP to Ogaju for being the first to post in the game thread.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!!!
Hey FLCelts Fan. Thank you as usual for the game thread. TP. Also I saw the link under your banner today and clicked on it for the Celtics Green blog. It is GREAT! I absolutely love the comments from the other side for game 5. Those Cavs fans are delusional but the blog is fantastic!
Yabusele mirages = Lue forgets to take LeBron out the entire game and he dies of cardiac failure in the third quarter. Cavs refuse to take his corpse out of the game and play 4 on 5. Dead LeBron gets mad at ref when he is repeatedly called for three second violations. Cavs finally figure out that they need to drag his corpse out of the key and to the 3 point line to spread out the offense. Jordan Clarkson leads a late run with a barrage of 3's behind Lebron's tirelessly dead screens. Celts prevail. Cavs sign Lebron's corpse to a multi-year extension.
Yabusele mirages = Lue forgets to take LeBron out the entire game and he dies of cardiac failure in the third quarter. Cavs refuse to take his corpse out of the game and play 4 on 5. Dead LeBron gets mad at ref when he is repeatedly called for three second violations. Cavs finally figure out that they need to drag his corpse out of the key and to the 3 point line to spread out the offense. Jordan Clarkson leads a late run with a barrage of 3's behind Lebron's tirelessly dead screens. Celts prevail. Cavs sign Lebron's corpse to a multi-year extension.
Hahahaha! TP!
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Interested if we see James the distributor or James the volume scorer early on
Please ...
CBS save the WORLD from watching James DRAG a sorry Cavs team into the finals . Cavs are so undermaned and under talented after Love and James . Might as well hand the title to GS.
NBA fans deserve better than a Cavs vs GS joke series.
Follow the lead of the 2008 Cs. Struggled on the road...but yet clinched the East in Detroit...in game 6.
I agree the Cavs getting to the finals would be brutal to watch...esp if the draw GS. At least Boston would win a game or 2 with their defense. Cavs would get swept.
FINISH HIM FRIDAY
CLOSE OUT IN CLEVELAND
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FINISH HIM FRIDAY
CLOSE OUT IN CLEVELAND
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FINISH HIM FRIDAY
CLOSE OUT IN CLEVELAND
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
run him to LA and out of the EAST period .....he can go whine and cry on the left coast. He ha ruined team basketball .
Lue is no coach beyound a HS team . He puts in the line up James tells him.......not even Lue is a moron enough to leave Korver on the bench ...one of the best 3 point shooters ever , when your team needs points ....only James could do something that stupid.
Interested if we see James the distributor or James the volume scorer early on
i think we see him try to take over and score and hopefully burn himself out early.
Into the belly of the beast we go.
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Imagine the hate in Ohio if he leaves again? Only one championship, wwwwaaaaaa!FINISH HIM FRIDAY
CLOSE OUT IN CLEVELAND
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
run him to LA and out of the EAST period .....he can go whine and cry on the left coast. He ha ruined team basketball .
Lue is no coach beyound a HS team . He puts in the line up James tells him.......not even Lue is a moron enough to leave Korver on the bench ...one of the best 3 point shooters ever , when your team needs points ....only James could do something that stupid.
I want to beat little Bron so bad there.I was just thinking about that incident today. It was C’s eliminating Cavs in EC Finals, right? Before going to Miami.
We sent him packing once by eliminating his Cavs. Rat deserting a sinking ship.
One of my favorite images of all time in sports: the Chosen One (self-tatted) ripping his Cavs jersey off as soon as he enters the tunnel to go to the locker-room at the end of that game. Very symbolic. Couldn't get that jersey off fast enough...as if it were radioactive.......
LOVE to see that again!!!!
if they can hit their shots our kids win.Hmm...They won G5 with 36% FG shooting. I really think it comes down to C’s palying great defense and Cavs FG% not so much C’s.
Smith and ther rest will turn into NBA playe s at their house. Have to match their % and hit shots , the rest will wear the old cavs down.
comesdown to Celtics making shots at the Q .
if not then its back to Boston.
Boston has attempted 23 more shots than Cleveland by virtue of turning the ball over on just 8.9 percent of plays in this series -- far lower than any team managed over the course of the regular season (Minnesota led the league with an 11.4 percent turnover rate).
Stat from today's ESPN 5 on 5 article:I assume you meant to say "25 fewer times"? Because 25 times less is an awfully small number :DQuoteBoston has attempted 23 more shots than Cleveland by virtue of turning the ball over on just 8.9 percent of plays in this series -- far lower than any team managed over the course of the regular season (Minnesota led the league with an 11.4 percent turnover rate).
Rozier has a 6.9 rate, Horford a 4.9 rate, and Smart a 16.1 rate, all better than their regular season rates. Cs have turned the ball over 25 times less (5 per game) than the Cavs.
Game 3...down by 15 after one
Game four...down by 16 after one
Win the first quarter or be within five or less would a huge right start
I want to beat little Bron so bad there.I was just thinking about that incident today. It was C’s eliminating Cavs in EC Finals, right? Before going to Miami.
We sent him packing once by eliminating his Cavs. Rat deserting a sinking ship.
One of my favorite images of all time in sports: the Chosen One (self-tatted) ripping his Cavs jersey off as soon as he enters the tunnel to go to the locker-room at the end of that game. Very symbolic. Couldn't get that jersey off fast enough...as if it were radioactive.......
LOVE to see that again!!!!
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chancesEasily the least important team of the 4 remaining, for those national pundits. We’re just a cute little side-show of youngins making a little splash. >:(
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
I want to beat little Bron so bad there.
We sent him packing once by eliminating his Cavs. Rat deserting a sinking ship.
One of my favorite images of all time in sports: the Chosen One (self-tatted) ripping his Cavs jersey off as soon as he enters the tunnel to go to the locker-room at the end of that game. Very symbolic. Couldn't get that jersey off fast enough...as if it were radioactive.......
LOVE to see that again!!!!
I want to beat little Bron so bad there.
We sent him packing once by eliminating his Cavs. Rat deserting a sinking ship.
One of my favorite images of all time in sports: the Chosen One (self-tatted) ripping his Cavs jersey off as soon as he enters the tunnel to go to the locker-room at the end of that game. Very symbolic. Couldn't get that jersey off fast enough...as if it were radioactive.......
LOVE to see that again!!!!
Yup. I’ll take it a step further, I don’t just want to see the Celts win, I want to see the Cavs give up on their home floor like they have at the Garden. Call me greedy!
I want us to win tonight so badly! GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I posted earlier in this thread sorry.
Let's be the franchise that sends LeBron packing twice!
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I want us to win tonight so badly! GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I posted earlier in this thread sorry.
Let's be the franchise that sends LeBron packing twice!
One more hour
That's why I added the average turnovers per game difference so that you could figure out what I meant and reply with the insight that's made you such a legend here. :laugh:Stat from today's ESPN 5 on 5 article:I assume you meant to say "25 fewer times"? Because 25 times less is an awfully small number :DQuoteBoston has attempted 23 more shots than Cleveland by virtue of turning the ball over on just 8.9 percent of plays in this series -- far lower than any team managed over the course of the regular season (Minnesota led the league with an 11.4 percent turnover rate).
Rozier has a 6.9 rate, Horford a 4.9 rate, and Smart a 16.1 rate, all better than their regular season rates. Cs have turned the ball over 25 times less (5 per game) than the Cavs.
If we start poorly we won't have a chance. We need to make sure we start well and composed and not take stupid shots that create transition opportunities for the Cavs. And we need to lock down their bit players like George Hill and JR.
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I have LeBron James fatigue.
I have LeBron James fatigue.i think everyone other than his stans have lebron fatigue
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love it
but i think he's gonna try a lot harder tonight after seeing how vulnerable the west is
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
i feel like brad stevens is James Kirk during the kobayashi maru
but with the demeanor of Jean Luc Picard
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
nobody is respecting us. i post on another board and i have lots of threads saved ready to bump totally making outrageous claims and lebron fanbois.
We might get to 10 pages before game starts! We are all fired up!! I just opened the most amazing wine- Called, Gravity 2014 Red Blend- The Gravity of the situation is we need to steal this game!!
We might get to 10 pages before game starts! We are all fired up!! I just opened the most amazing wine- Called, Gravity 2014 Red Blend- The Gravity of the situation is we need to steal this game!!
YES! YES! IM JACKED UP ARE U?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
nobody is respecting us. i post on another board and i have lots of threads saved ready to bump totally making outrageous claims and lebron fanbois.
Gundy has believed since start of series- love that—does he want assistant position? 😁
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
nobody is respecting us. i post on another board and i have lots of threads saved ready to bump totally making outrageous claims and lebron fanbois.
Gundy has believed since start of series- love that—does he want assistant position? 😁
no, i a serious. there are clowns that said cavs in 4! then after game 4 a clown said BAWSTIN WILL NOT WIN ANOTHER GAME!
LOLOLOLOLOL
i bumped that thread after game 5 and he ran away like a sissy and would not own up like a man. pathetic.
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
nobody is respecting us. i post on another board and i have lots of threads saved ready to bump totally making outrageous claims and lebron fanbois.
Gundy has believed since start of series- love that—does he want assistant position? 😁
no, i a serious. there are clowns that said cavs in 4! then after game 4 a clown said BAWSTIN WILL NOT WIN ANOTHER GAME!
LOLOLOLOLOL
i bumped that thread after game 5 and he ran away like a sissy and would not own up like a man. pathetic.
Lebron's personal dick holder Windhurst said the Cavs are more motivated and energized because of what is happening out west. Said their championship window is now wide open.
We might get to 10 pages before game starts! We are all fired up!! I just opened the most amazing wine- Called, Gravity 2014 Red Blend- The Gravity of the situation is we need to steal this game!!
YES! YES! IM JACKED UP ARE U?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Haha!! Giving out TP’s all night long unless we are down by 20 in 1st !
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
nobody is respecting us. i post on another board and i have lots of threads saved ready to bump totally making outrageous claims and lebron fanbois.
Gundy has believed since start of series- love that—does he want assistant position? 😁
no, i a serious. there are clowns that said cavs in 4! then after game 4 a clown said BAWSTIN WILL NOT WIN ANOTHER GAME!
LOLOLOLOLOL
i bumped that thread after game 5 and he ran away like a sissy and would not own up like a man. pathetic.
Lebron's personal dick holder Windhurst said the Cavs are more motivated and energized because of what is happening out west. Said their championship window is now wide open.
This is it!! We can prove ourselves on the road and close out the Cavs!! Let's do this!!
This is it!! We can prove ourselves on the road and close out the Cavs!! Let's do this!!
yesh screw lebron we are taking his ass out tonight!
GREEN RUNS DEEP
IT'S NOT LUCK
C US RISE
Need to finish it tonight. Don't think I can go another day between games building up to a massive game 7
Espn just said the Cavs championship window is wide open now the rockets won last night. Not a word about the Cs championship chances
I guess Boston isn’t even a factor to tonight e
nobody is respecting us. i post on another board and i have lots of threads saved ready to bump totally making outrageous claims and lebron fanbois.
Gundy has believed since start of series- love that—does he want assistant position? 😁
no, i a serious. there are clowns that said cavs in 4! then after game 4 a clown said BAWSTIN WILL NOT WIN ANOTHER GAME!
LOLOLOLOLOL
i bumped that thread after game 5 and he ran away like a sissy and would not own up like a man. pathetic.
Lebron's personal dick holder Windhurst said the Cavs are more motivated and energized because of what is happening out west. Said their championship window is now wide open.
We have a better chance at beating one of those west teams then lebron- Cavs d would give up 20 plus leads vs either of those teams—-Need either a team or more then one superstar to compete vs those west teams- Cavs zero chance unless lebron is cloned
3 guys need to not be stupid tonight with shots: Morris, Rozier and Smart
Start Smart have Rozier come off the bench
Need to finish it tonight. Don't think I can go another day between games building up to a massive game 7
Not to jinx it but I have other plans for Sunday.
Changing the karma tonight. I have not watched one minute of the first 2 games in Cleveland. Makes me too nervous.
Tonight I am all in. Hopefully changes things.
Are we wearing white tonight??? I hope so!!!
If Boston can get the lead...that arena turns into a tomb. Been there for a few of them
Are we wearing white tonight??? I hope so!!!\\
I would love to see this end right now and in front of these Cleveland fans.
3 guys need to not be stupid tonight with shots: Morris, Rozier and Smart
I would love to see this end right now and in front of these Cleveland fans.
Not a lot of Cleveland fans. Most are James fans. When he goes, they go and that place and city revert back to Sacramento
Need to finish it tonight. Don't think I can go another day between games building up to a massive game 7
Not to jinx it but I have other plans for Sunday.
well then we just have to win tonight then for ya!
I love this team!
Is Lebron going to go for another feel-out game tonight?
Is Lebron going to go for another feel-out game tonight?
I love this team!
Amen, I'll second that!
3 guys need to not be stupid tonight with shots: Morris, Rozier and Smart
That's asking a heck of a lot! I'd settle for 1 of the 3 not to take stupid shots.
Start Smart have Rozier come off the bench
I tend to agree, but I also worry that this would be playing to not lose instead of playing to win (which is not the way to go about it)
Is Lebron going to go for another feel-out game tonight?
Feeling out free agency...
I'm not going to overreact if LeBron has a monstrous start. He looked unusually sluggish and tired in game 5, so hopefully exerting lots of energy will catch up to him quickly again this game. I'd be more worried if his teammates get it going, especially the Cavs' guards.
Wearing the whites
Start Smart have Rozier come off the bench
I tend to agree, but I also worry that this would be playing to not lose instead of playing to win (which is not the way to go about it)
Rozier can help you get started on offense which has been the problem in our road woes. Smart is arguably the worst offensive player in our playoff rotatation.
On glass 2! 🍷🍷Big goblet glass!
Love is mad because Brown jumped into him
Dude, you made your career out of that. Get over it.
Gotta make FTS
LeBron is clearly trying to conserve energy here. At least make him defend.
Knocking heads. Double concussion?
If Jaylen could shoot FT's better, his scoring averages (season and playoffs each) would easily go up like 3-4 points.
Tatum accidentally taking out another Cavalier!
Tatum is a one man wreaking crew!
If Jaylen could shoot FT's better, his scoring averages (season and playoffs each) would easily go up like 3-4 points.
I almost feel like he shoots three pointers better than free throws
Tatum accidentally taking out another Cavalier!
Somewhere in Miami, Kelly Olynyk is smiling
Jaylen's got to start hitting his free throws. Can't shoot 33% from the foul line in a big game when you get to the line so much like he does.only three shots, so...sss. he will do better.
Jaylen's got to start hitting his free throws. Can't shoot 33% from the foul line in a big game when you get to the line so much like he does.
Wouldn't mind a little concussion monitoring for Love
Tatum accidentally taking out another Cavalier!
Somewhere in Miami, Kelly Olynyk is smiling
He's not at the game?
everybody knows......love comes and goes
*sippin*
im on a new level
Tatum accidentally taking out another Cavalier!
Somewhere in Miami, Kelly Olynyk is smiling
He's not at the game?
Tatum accidentally taking out another Cavalier!
Somewhere in Miami, Kelly Olynyk is smiling
He's not at the game?
I don't think he's allowed in Cleveland anymore
"Neck Strain" for Love?
As this game progresses, Al is going to have to be more involved on offense in the post. Even if that means drawing the double
Keep feeding Al in the post. They're doubling him. Post and move the ball.
Horford gets Hill on a switch and he takes a turnaround, fadeaway jumper? TF?
Horford gets Hill on a switch and he takes a turnaround, fadeaway jumper? TF?
Keep feeding Al in the post. They're doubling him. Post and move the ball.
Keep feeding Al in the post. They're doubling him. Post and move the ball.
yep cuts to rim are open.
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?
Can't root for a player to be hurt. Hope it isn't a concussion.
Keep feeding Al in the post. They're doubling him. Post and move the ball.
yep cuts to rim are open.
Problem is Boston has 4 out and Al is getting doubled late in the clock
Cavs should be feeling pretty good right now -- lots of missed shots, KLove out, and down just a point. C's squander a good opportunity to extend the lead. A few poor possessions, Morris's inability to make something good out of a good feed to him at the hoop.
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?Probably. Whether he's the same as he usually is is a different question
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?
Can't root for a player to be hurt. Hope it isn't a concussion.
Yeah I hope it's not bad. I think he does come back tonight though.
So Love tried to take out Tatum..did y’all see that?
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?Probably. Whether he's the same as he usually is is a different question
Offense has too much standing around. Need to move the ball faster and guys need to not watchagreed. D is keeping the C's in this. offense is crap. too much standing around and holding the ball while the shotclock winds down
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?
Can't root for a player to be hurt. Hope it isn't a concussion.
Yeah I hope it's not bad. I think he does come back tonight though.
So do we think Kevin Love comes back tonight?
Can't root for a player to be hurt. Hope it isn't a concussion.
Yeah I hope it's not bad. I think he does come back tonight though.
I hope it isn't bad either. I don't want anyone to have excuses. Let's beat the best the cavs have.
What a pass by Smart! Pistol Pete-esque!
there we go - find the cutter. make them pay on the double teams
I'm disappointed with how we've defended Korver, especially after doing a pretty [dang] good job against JJ Redick.
I'm going to need some CPR during this one, WOW!
Jaylen breaking loose!!
Wow 13 for Jaylen!
Brown is the man.
Wow 13 for Jaylen!
Make it 15! Great quarter!
I'm going to need some CPR during this one, WOW!
Normally I'd help as I'm certified, but I may need some later on as well :laugh:
JB is on FIRE!!! 15 points in the 1st quarter. Celtics up 5!
Really great start for the Celtics.
They look very, very calm. Eye of the Tiger! LET'S GO!!!!!
7 sec left in the 1st and Lebron is NOT attacking the rim? I don't get it. Is he gassed again already?
Lebron played that entire 1st quarter pretty much.
WEAR HIM OUT!
i used to hate when the queen cried about calls
now he does it so much that it helps us on offense
Great quarter- Stop tatum and then Brown rises up-15!!
Like seeing Lebron with hands in hips—-body language like that is priceless !
We hitting shots in paint- big difference so far
Keep it up!!!
they need to fix lebron abusing tatum.
I'm going to need some CPR during this one, WOW!
7 sec left in the 1st and Lebron is NOT attacking the rim? I don't get it. Is he gassed again already?
It's called "conserving energy" ::)
Cannot BELIEVE we are going to the Finals!!!DO NOT jinx it!
up by five after one, on the road, love hurt, good team offense passing, and strong defense.
cant ask for much more than that by this team. playing cool and in control. i like it so far.
Refs letting them play as well which is refreshing
Where do the Cavs go for offense with James on the bench and Love out?
Where do the Cavs go for offense with James on the bench and Love out?
James isn't sitting with Love out. lol
they need to fix lebron abusing tatum.
Brad has a great offense going tonight.
lebron pulling a 48 minute game like rondo in 2012 ECF game 2?
What's up with this terrible defense.
No Marcus. You don’t have to do that after every [dang] make
Smart heat checking now
Why is Nance getting away with moving screens as obvious as that?
Why is Nance getting away with moving screens as obvious as that?
Cheating refs
And right on time Smart and Morris start shooting Boston out of the lead
That was an awful double team by MM. It was weak and noncommital, gave an easy kickout to LeBron.
Get Smart out. He is single handed shooting Boston out of the game
Get Smart out. He is single handed shooting Boston out of the game
If Smart takes another 3 I'm going to leave my family
Get Smart out. He is single handed shooting Boston out of the game
He's 3/5. It's the lack of attacking that's killing us right now
smart needs to pass instead of shooting long threes. cripes. suddenly the smart play has turned to stupid play.
Get Smart out. He is single handed shooting Boston out of the game
He's 3/5. It's the lack of attacking that's killing us right now
Agreed. Other than a recent 3 by Rozier, the C's are falling into the trap of shooting 3's and abandoning what got them in the lead.
Paint gave us lead and now threes from mars cost us lead
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
he tripped on his self!!
its a cav run. they celtics can weather this and then make a run of their own. it will be okay.
Jesus Christ, Brad, we're not doing anything but chuck bad threes and get lost defensively, but you're over there sitting on your hands letting them build a big arse lead rather than call a freaking timeout! DO SOMETHING!It's ok. He's just waiting for the TV timeout. Someone needs to tell him that he's not saving a TO that way..
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
Boston going to be down double digits once again at the half because of Smart and Morris and Baynes shooting them out of the game taking quick 3s...just terrible
Celtics need to regain their composure.
Smart made the mistake in falling in love with his shot. He should know that it's more his job to get other teammates involved and playing great D. Yes if it's wide open you take it, but the last 2 shots he took were not smart shots.
I felt it was a good TO by Brad as the Celtics were starting to lose their cool compared to the 1st quarter.
Um, because th other team is trying to stop you from attacking?Get Smart out. He is single handed shooting Boston out of the game
He's 3/5. It's the lack of attacking that's killing us right now
Agreed. Other than a recent 3 by Rozier, the C's are falling into the trap of shooting 3's and abandoning what got them in the lead.
when we attack good things happen
why is that so hard to remember for this team and coach? or is he pushing it? or not?
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
It's so freaking frustrating. This is virtually a gamely occurrence now. With as smart and as good of a coach as he is, I just don't understand why he simply cannot figure out these run-curbing timeouts.
The 3's are killing us. I HATE when marcus makes a three...he gets the idea he's steph curry then it's bombs away.
I mean, we're still very much in it. Now time to make our own run 8)yep. soooooo much time left. celtics are really close in this one. they need that strong defense and disclipined offense again.
we still in this
Celtics need to regain their composure.
Smart made the mistake in falling in love with his shot. He should know that it's more his job to get other teammates involved and playing great D. Yes if it's wide open you take it, but the last 2 shots he took were not smart shots.
I felt it was a good TO by Brad as the Celtics were starting to lose their cool compared to the 1st quarter.
Yeah, it's worse when Smart hits a few when he first comes in...
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
It's so freaking frustrating. This is virtually a gamely occurrence now. With as smart and as good of a coach as he is, I just don't understand why he simply cannot figure out these run-curbing timeouts.
Celtics need to regain their composure.
Smart made the mistake in falling in love with his shot. He should know that it's more his job to get other teammates involved and playing great D. Yes if it's wide open you take it, but the last 2 shots he took were not smart shots.
I felt it was a good TO by Brad as the Celtics were starting to lose their cool compared to the 1st quarter.
Yeah, it's worse when Smart hits a few when he first comes in...
I completely agree. When Smart hits one or two, he is absolutely going to take and miss 3-4 more after that until he stops. How about just 1 heat check 3 and then back off it.
Love is concussed IMO..might not see him the rest of the series
Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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Boston going to be down double digits once again at the half because of Smart and Morris and Baynes shooting them out of the game taking quick 3s...just terrible
Don't excuse Rozier just because he happened to make his horrible 3
Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
It's so freaking frustrating. This is virtually a gamely occurrence now. With as smart and as good of a coach as he is, I just don't understand why he simply cannot figure out these run-curbing timeouts.
Should've called a TO 3 minutes into the quarter. We've looked bad the entire time.
He's taking the Phil Jackson approach. Or Popovich. Problem is we have a young team and not an entire roster of seasoned vets.
Lol NOW Brad calls a timeout. ::)We already had a time out.
Maybe if you would've called one at the appropriate time at the beginning of that run we wouldn't be in this predicament in the first place...
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
It's so freaking frustrating. This is virtually a gamely occurrence now. With as smart and as good of a coach as he is, I just don't understand why he simply cannot figure out these run-curbing timeouts.
And yet we're one win away from the NBA Finals without our two best players. I don't know, I think he might have some idea of what he's doing.
Arrgggh
What happened?
Reverting to careless road bumblers
Good thing we had started off strong or else this game would be over already the way we're playing in this quarter.
Brad looks p---ed and rightly so. Two dumb passes from smart and Morris. We want to go inside but let’s try not to throw the ball away in doing sohe needs to Edited. Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.slap the two of them, no, better yet a couple of right crosses and knock sense into them. when the two of them play like crap, like tonight, it really buries this team
Good thing we had started off strong or else this game would be over already the way we're playing in this quarter.Game is probably over. We let them think they can win.
Lol NOW Brad calls a timeout. ::)We already had a time out.
Maybe if you would've called one at the appropriate time at the beginning of that run we wouldn't be in this predicament in the first place...
So you’re killing him because he isn’t perfect? Okay buddy.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
It's so freaking frustrating. This is virtually a gamely occurrence now. With as smart and as good of a coach as he is, I just don't understand why he simply cannot figure out these run-curbing timeouts.
And yet we're one win away from the NBA Finals without our two best players. I don't know, I think he might have some idea of what he's doing.
Yes, clearly he's infallible. ::)
I thought we were done with the Brad apologism on this blog? People realize that he can be a great coach AND still have faults, right? This is CLEARLY a fault and weak area of his, and it always has been since he came into the league.
How does Tatum only have 2 shot attempts so far?
And Horford 3, with 0 points?
How does Tatum only have 2 shot attempts so far?
And Horford 3, with 0 points?
Game is probably over. We let them think they can win.
How does Tatum only have 2 shot attempts so far?
And Horford 3, with 0 points?
why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????
It's so freaking frustrating. This is virtually a gamely occurrence now. With as smart and as good of a coach as he is, I just don't understand why he simply cannot figure out these run-curbing timeouts.
And yet we're one win away from the NBA Finals without our two best players. I don't know, I think he might have some idea of what he's doing.
Yes, clearly he's infallible. ::)
I thought we were done with the Brad apologism on this blog? People realize that he can be a great coach AND still have faults, right? This is CLEARLY a fault and weak area of his, and it always has been since he came into the league.
Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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How does Tatum only have 2 shot attempts so far?
And Horford 3, with 0 points?
Smart has 5 shots.
I'm p---ed at the recent play but calm your tits. It's only 10 points. Celtics have come back against far worse odds!Game is probably over. We let them think they can win.
Ten points too late though.Brad looks p---ed and rightly so. Two dumb passes from smart and Morris. We want to go inside but let’s try not to throw the ball away in doing sohe needs to ****slap the two of them, no, better yet a couple of right crosses and knock sense into them. when the two of them play like crap, like tonight, it really buries this team
How does Tatum only have 2 shot attempts so far?
And Horford 3, with 0 points?
Smart has 5 shots.
It's amazing how a vet like MM can be so ****n terrible on the road.
Sigh. Getting blown out.oh please. you surrender and wail with the celtics down by 10 points with over half a game to play??? lets not go all debbie downer and chicken little quite yet. the celtics have come back from a lot bigger deficient than this.
It's amazing how a vet like MM can be so ****n terrible on the road.
This game is on CBS right now.Please.
Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
This game is on CBS right now.Please.
Um, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
Seriously.....down 11 and people acting like we're down 30.
About ready to log out
Let's get a nice little run to end the half. hopefully lebron sits down for the remainder. he's done a lot of running.
Um, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
FINISH HIM FRIDAY IS TURNING INTO
SEE U SUNDAY!
Big 2 minutes here. Cut this to 5-7 points and we got a shot in the 2nd half.
He’s a little too passive when it comes to letting guys hang themselves. I could complain about the refs if people would like.This game is on CBS right now.Please.
Don't feed this ridiculousness.
What a BS call...
Big 2 minutes here. Cut this to 5-7 points and we got a shot in the 2nd half.yep, single digits would be enough for me. on the road in cleveland and down by less than 10 at the half is acceptable.
Seriously.....down 11 and people acting like we're down 30.
About ready to log out
bron misses two FT
THATS WHY U HACK HIM
Jesus Christ, guys, are we seriously just going to chuck effing threes all game?? You going to do anything about this, Brad, or are you going to continue to sit on your hands?
Lazy offense. This game is over.
48 hours of hearing about how great James is and how he lives for game 7
blah blah blah
Callahan...SMH
Brown and Rozier showed up.
Literally no one else has.
Considering how bad the C's played, this game is still within reach. LeBron HAS to wear down eventually.
Smart with the Cobra play
Lebron with the lonely dog whining
My confidence in a game is dropping like a rock. Game turned playing Smart and Morris together and them shooting Boston out of the lead
James will go for 50 and steal the series.
he'll be able to hustle all game longConsidering how bad the C's played, this game is still within reach. LeBron HAS to wear down eventually.
Only if Cs increase pace
My confidence in a game is dropping like a rock. Game turned playing Smart and Morris together and them shooting Boston out of the lead
James will go for 50 and steal the series.
No one going to complain about Rozier's three to end the half.....or are we just complaining about the three's that don't go in?
Considering how bad the C's played, this game is still within reach. LeBron HAS to wear down eventually.
My confidence in a game is dropping like a rock. Game turned playing Smart and Morris together and them shooting Boston out of the lead
James will go for 50 and steal the series.
My confidence in a game is dropping like a rock. Game turned playing Smart and Morris together and them shooting Boston out of the lead
James will go for 50 and steal the series.
No one going to complain about Rozier's three to end the half.....or are we just complaining about the three's that don't go in?
Just when they don't go in....
Um, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
No one going to complain about Rozier's three to end the half.....or are we just complaining about the three's that don't go in?
Just when they don't go in....
Yeah....that's what I thought.
That Rozier 3 and Smart going after that ball to ensure CLE didn't get a final shot was pretty huge. 11 point deficit feels a lot better than being down 15+ honestly. Still got work to do!
Yeah, and it will only matter if the c’s score.Considering how bad the C's played, this game is still within reach. LeBron HAS to wear down eventually.
Only if Cs increase pace
Brown and Rozier showed up.
Literally no one else has.
Yep
Terrible game plan here not attacking
Best case is Love misses Game 7 and LBJ plays the entire game tonight.
Would be nice if Al and Tatum show up for game 7 also.
My confidence in a game is dropping like a rock. Game turned playing Smart and Morris together and them shooting Boston out of the lead
James will go for 50 and steal the series.
You do know there's an entire half to play, right?
What a BS call...
It was a foul. He hit Lebron on the arm. Did not get ball. That is a foul.
witch huntUm, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
"Proven" ::) Lol you're so full of it. Your Brad Apologism knows no bounds.
Well, that was an improvement over the first two games in Cleveland.Was it? Weren’t we down about the same in the second game in Cleveland?
I just don't get why we resorted to such stupid basketball in the second quarter.
Um, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
(https://i.imgur.com/QyZso.gif)
BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
"Proven" ::) Lol you're so full of it. Your Brad Apologism knows no bounds.
witch huntUm, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
(https://i.imgur.com/QyZso.gif)
BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
"Proven" ::) Lol you're so full of it. Your Brad Apologism knows no bounds.
SAD!
:)
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
If LeBron is going to guard Tatum the whole game Brad needs to run Tatum all over the court through multiple screens...EXACTLY!!!
even though he made that 3 it was another dumb shot
C's better hope Love is out for the game and Bron is gassed before the 4th quarter if they're going to pull this out -- that and keeping the Marcus boys on the bench in the 4th -- they've been pure crap tonight.
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Poor Kevin! He already had a concussion earlier this season, not good. I don't wish that for any player on any team.
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Poor Kevin! He already had a concussion earlier this season, not good. I don't wish that for any player on any team.
The minute this C's team falls behind they resort to wild 3 point shots.
If LeBron is going to guard Tatum the whole game Brad needs to run Tatum all over the court through multiple screens...EXACTLY!!!
what the hell
Well, that was an improvement over the first two games in Cleveland.Was it? Weren’t we down about the same in the second game in Cleveland?
I just don't get why we resorted to such stupid basketball in the second quarter.
Hope players has better grit the we have... cause we are down but not done. And please stop using "stupid" word about our players.... they were not supposed to be here. This is a miracle team. Remember it
even though he made that 3 it was another dumb shot
C's better hope Love is out for the game and Bron is gassed before the 4th quarter if they're going to pull this out -- that and keeping the Marcus boys on the bench in the 4th -- they've been pure crap tonight.
Actually, I'm starting to think that Love being out is actually hurting us, because he was our major attack point on offense. Now they're being forced to play more athletic, better defending guys who we can't attack as easily.
Morris
Horford
Tatum
Smart
All have been no shows tonight. Terrible.
I can't believe Jeff Green of all folks killed us that half. Brutal.he has stretches where he is very good. but over a game, not so much. good chance of him being invisible in the second half.
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Poor Kevin! He already had a concussion earlier this season, not good. I don't wish that for any player on any team.
If it's a concussion, then he's out for Game 7. Best case scenario is like 72 hours
I am so sick and tired of the James suckfest. I really wish he would go away
Biggest game of his career and Al has 0 points at the half. Wth.Lol, just saw this comment - basically what I posted later. I agree. Someone needs to yell in his ear.
Biggest game of Al Horford's career and he's 0-4 in the first half. Love the guy, am rarely down on him, but that's not even close to good enough.this is NOT an elimination game for the celtics. not the biggerst game in his career at all.
but it is the biggest game of his carreer currentlyBiggest game of Al Horford's career and he's 0-4 in the first half. Love the guy, am rarely down on him, but that's not even close to good enough.this is NOT an elimination game for the celtics. not the biggerst game in his career at all.
let's see how he does in the second half.
Biggest game of his career and Al has 0 points at the half. Wth.
Biggest game of his career and Al has 0 points at the half. Wth.Lol, just saw this comment - basically what I posted later. I agree. Someone needs to yell in his ear.
Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Poor Kevin! He already had a concussion earlier this season, not good. I don't wish that for any player on any team.
If it's a concussion, then he's out for Game 7. Best case scenario is like 72 hours
Multiple concussions can lead to long term problems. Just look at the NFL.
Biggest game of his career and Al has 0 points at the half. Wth.
They keep doubling Horford, forcing him to pass out. Our other guys have to make them pay when they do that.
i dont wish injuries on love, or anyone. but the celtics need to take advantage of this.Official: Kevin Love is OUT the rest of this game.
Poor Kevin! He already had a concussion earlier this season, not good. I don't wish that for any player on any team.
If it's a concussion, then he's out for Game 7. Best case scenario is like 72 hours
Multiple concussions can lead to long term problems. Just look at the NFL.
Biggest game of his career and Al has 0 points at the half. Wth.
They keep doubling Horford, forcing him to pass out. Our other guys have to make them pay when they do that.
At least two of Tatum/Horford/Smart/Morris HAVE to show up in the 2nd half to go along with Jaylen. Otherwise, we're on to Game 7...
He actually hit ball first then got arm. But the bs was Mike Callahan watching the ball go out of bounds and then suddenly realizing "hey I should've actually called a foul for lebron right there" and then proceeding to blow the whistle 2 seconds late. Refs overall have been terrible for us, but we all knew that coming into this..What a BS call...
It was a foul. He hit Lebron on the arm. Did not get ball. That is a foul.
Just like the foul on Morris? Oh, that's right - different criteria when you're wearing wine and gold.
Um, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
"Proven" ::) Lol you're so full of it. Your Brad Apologism knows no bounds.
Is this a CoachBo impression (just replacing "Ainge" with "Stevens")?
I'm curious, which game would you consider bigger for Horford? He's one win away from the chance to play for a Championship.Biggest game of Al Horford's career and he's 0-4 in the first half. Love the guy, am rarely down on him, but that's not even close to good enough.this is NOT an elimination game for the celtics. not the biggerst game in his career at all.
let's see how he does in the second half.
In Brad we trust he sees what they doing he will outfox Lue
In Brad we trust he sees what they doing he will outfox Lue
In Brad we trust he sees what they doing he will outfox Lue
wish he woulda made adjustmemts in game and not wait til half. just sayin!
I'm curious, which game would you consider bigger for Horford? He's one win away from the chance to play for a Championship.Biggest game of Al Horford's career and he's 0-4 in the first half. Love the guy, am rarely down on him, but that's not even close to good enough.this is NOT an elimination game for the celtics. not the biggerst game in his career at all.
let's see how he does in the second half.
Biggest game of Al Horford's career and he's 0-4 in the first half. Love the guy, am rarely down on him, but that's not even close to good enough.this is NOT an elimination game for the celtics. not the biggerst game in his career at all.
let's see how he does in the second half.
Just a mentally weak team tonight. Pretty pathetic showing from most
this really is silly. there is a lot of criticism of CBS here and lots of push back. sounds like a typical blog.Um, it’s been proven that time outs don’t stop runs, whether you call them early, late, or in between. So what exactly are you killing him for?Check out out how well that last timeout worked.Yes that's right up there with Lue's logic about not playing Korver last game.why can't brad call a time out before this got so out of hand?????I would not be surprised if he doesn’t have want to give James a rest. That, and time outs don’t really stop runs. That’s a myth.
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BECAUSE HE WAITED TOO LONG TO CALL IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... That's the entire point; he allowed them to get in their groove by not curbing it and settling us down.
I don't understand what is so difficult to understand about this. It's a fundamental part of basketball coaching.
THANK YOU
"Proven" ::) Lol you're so full of it. Your Brad Apologism knows no bounds.
Is this a CoachBo impression (just replacing "Ainge" with "Stevens")?
Nope. That's what p---es me off - I love Brad as the coach and don't want him replaced by any means.
However, he is so coddled and heralded on this blog that any type of criticism against him is taken as nut job extreme bias against him.
Cavs are going to pack the lane and double the post and make Boston beat them with outside shots
And now the Cavs play defense....SMH
We better take advantage of Kevin Love being out tonight.
If Jeff Green hits another shot this quarter, I'm done
Yeah, not an ideal start to the half.If Jeff Green hits another shot this quarter, I'm done
yeah we are almost done if we do not get control soon
Cavs are getting thuggish
Why does Rozier take such stupid shots so early in the shot clock?
that was an example of a BAD 3 point shot by Terry
if someone wants to apologize for Terry taking a no-pass-early in the shot clock
chucking 3 point shot please try.
that was terrible.
Why does Rozier take such stupid shots so early in the shot clock?
Why does Rozier take such stupid shots so early in the shot clock?Because we shoud trade Kyrie and let him start?
Cavs are getting thuggish
Welp back into the terrible road habits of awful shots and lack of hustle in transition...
4 fouls in less than 3 minutes. That's why you don't switch up your officiating standard and start calling cheap crap after the half, refs...
It feels like we don’t even want to win this game
4 fouls in less than 3 minutes. That's why you don't switch up your officiating standard and start calling cheap crap after the half, refs...
that was an example of a BAD 3 point shot by Terry
if someone wants to apologize for Terry taking a no-pass-early in the shot clock
chucking 3 point shot please try.
that was terrible.
does brad even care?
that was an example of a BAD 3 point shot by Terry
if someone wants to apologize for Terry taking a no-pass-early in the shot clock
chucking 3 point shot please try.
that was terrible.
does brad even care?
How is it Brads fault that Terry took a dumb shot? Did he skin Terry and wear his skin as a costume?
Why does Rozier take such stupid shots so early in the shot clock?Because we shoud trade Kyrie and let him start?
That's my theory too, aye.that was an example of a BAD 3 point shot by Terry
if someone wants to apologize for Terry taking a no-pass-early in the shot clock
chucking 3 point shot please try.
that was terrible.
does brad even care?
How is it Brads fault that Terry took a dumb shot? Did he skin Terry and wear his skin as a costume?
If Boston loses I hope it will is by 20. Maybe that will get their attention for game 7
Just a mentally weak team that is now playing with fire
we gotta get back to MOVING the ball
that was an example of a BAD 3 point shot by Terry
if someone wants to apologize for Terry taking a no-pass-early in the shot clock
chucking 3 point shot please try.
that was terrible.
does brad even care?
How is it Brads fault that Terry took a dumb shot? Did he skin Terry and wear his skin as a costume?
That's dark...
If Boston loses I hope it will is by 20. Maybe that will get their attention for game 7
Just a mentally weak team that is now playing with fire
Game overnot yet, though it is a hill to climb. down 13 with 1 and 1/2 quarters to go.
If Horford would just shoot the freaking original open shot, that turnover doesn't happen. Why the hell are we always holding the ball tonight??
Game over
Stop constantly kicking the ball out!!!
If Boston loses I hope it will is by 20. Maybe that will get their attention for game 7
Just a mentally weak team that is now playing with fire
only hope now is keep lebron in
pound his ass with yabu and semi wear him out for game 7
No, but the trade Kyrie threads have gotten to me.Why does Rozier take such stupid shots so early in the shot clock?Because we shoud trade Kyrie and let him start?
Because Rozier is obviously the problem tonight.
Why is Tatum playing like a non-aggressive Nader tonight?
Smart and Morris...absolutely have killed Boston tonight
Al has not even gotten off the bus
omg terrible turnover by smart, he should have made one more pass and found tatum on the wing for a wide open 3.
Tatum scores a 3
Inside lue's head: "our plan failed. Timeout!"
(https://i.imgur.com/yLjdwfl.gif)
Lol it took until game 6 for them to finally call a moving screen on Thompson.ya know, i think the biggest reason players complain is because one game it goes their way and they think the'yre amazing. and then another game they get no calls and wonder what the hell is going on
Anyone else find this complete shift in officiating frustrating? They let them play all the first half, and now they're calling everything tight.
If Horford would just shoot the freaking original open shot, that turnover doesn't happen. Why the hell are we always holding the ball tonight??
He's playing scared (as is the rest of the team)
I would love to see a comeback but Boston is getting called for everything on defense. Giving Cavs FTs
If Boston loses I hope it will is by 20. Maybe that will get their attention for game 7
Just a mentally weak team that is now playing with fire
only hope now is keep lebron in
pound his ass with yabu and semi wear him out for game 7
For a team that prides itself on being “mentally tough” they really do seem to fold in these situations lately... do we really want to play for game 7 vs Lebron?...
We are only down 13Meh. Zebras.
One little run and we're back in this. We are very due for a run on the road. The law of averages always wins
Cs will blow them out on Sunday...just make sure LeBron plays all game today.
Tatum scores a 3
Inside lue's head: "our plan failed. Timeout!"
(https://i.imgur.com/yLjdwfl.gif)
No, it's just his solution to needing Lebron on the floor
TOs are the same as rest, right?
sure seems that way. far too tentative in going to the rim (going soft or passing out for a 3), jacking lots of bad 3's and lots of careless passing/turnovers. recipe for a wasted opportunity to put the Cavs away and avoid giving Bron a shot at a game 7.If Horford would just shoot the freaking original open shot, that turnover doesn't happen. Why the hell are we always holding the ball tonight??
He's playing scared (as is the rest of the team)
bingoWe are only down 13Meh. Zebras.
One little run and we're back in this. We are very due for a run on the road. The law of averages always wins
Brad Stevens better adjust for Jeff Green starting in game 7. Will have to go small again
If Horford would just shoot the freaking original open shot, that turnover doesn't happen. Why the hell are we always holding the ball tonight??
He's playing scared (as is the rest of the team)
Am I missing this in the earlier games? I don't remember us doing this holding the ball crap much in the first five games. Even Tatum has got better at going straight into his moves/shot this series.
Tonight seemingly everyone is holding the ball and making it stick, which is really killing our offensive flow.
If Boston loses I hope it will is by 20. Maybe that will get their attention for game 7
Just a mentally weak team that is now playing with fire
only hope now is keep lebron in
pound his ass with yabu and semi wear him out for game 7
For a team that prides itself on being “mentally tough” they really do seem to fold in these situations lately... do we really want to play for game 7 vs Lebron?...
heck no. i wanted to give lebron as few chances as possible. game 7 will be a tossup. anything can happen.
sure seems that way. far too tentative in going to the rim (going soft or passing out for a 3), jacking lots of bad 3's and lots of careless passing/turnovers. recipe for a wasted opportunity to put the Cavs away and avoid giving Bron a shot at a game 7.If Horford would just shoot the freaking original open shot, that turnover doesn't happen. Why the hell are we always holding the ball tonight??
He's playing scared (as is the rest of the team)
Yeah I hate to say it, but it's true, we're just a horrid road team. Great home team! But horrid road team. It shows. The narrative is right.
Smart and Morris...absolutely have killed Boston tonight
Al has not even gotten off the bus
just cannot focus on road
that was an example of a BAD 3 point shot by Terry
if someone wants to apologize for Terry taking a no-pass-early in the shot clock
chucking 3 point shot please try.
that was terrible.
does brad even care?
How is it Brads fault that Terry took a dumb shot? Did he skin Terry and wear his skin as a costume?
That's dark...
can larry bird teach our guys how to shoot FT's??Or literally anyone else?
There's still time. C'mon C's!a lot of time left. this is still a game. celtics have staged a lot bigger come backs than this.
can larry bird teach our guys how to shoot FT's??
James is going to be the hero of the series once again. I cannot handle watching him win game 7 in the Garden.
We should be down by 25 the way we are playing. It's still within reach.
Yeah I hate to say it, but it's true, we're just a horrid road team. Great home team! But horrid road team. It shows. The narrative is right.
Stops?
If Tatum or horford get hot, this will be very closebig IF tonight - they're getting too few touches and when they get them, they're too tentative with their offense. The Marcus boys are taking more than their fair share of shots tonight
ROZ!!!!!Leggo!
Isn't "hooking" players supposed to be an offensive foul?
Isn't "hooking" players supposed to be an offensive foul?
Hill?
Stupid shot from Morris really stupid shotThat’s his MO... once he decides he’s going to shoot he’s going to shoot no matter how bad of a shot it is
can't get it to ten if can't stop them.can't wear out Lebron by walking it up the court either or giving him a rest on D
Let’s go CelticsLET'S GO CELTICS
Monroe sighting?
Defense is not working tonight
I'm getting tired of watching this team if I'm honest. 2 very good young players, an overachieving backup PG, and a scoring challenged All-Star. I miss watching Kyrie.
I'm getting tired of watching this team if I'm honest. 2 very good young players, an overachieving backup PG, and a scoring challenged All-Star. I miss watching Kyrie.
Smart has been terrible tonight. Why does he keep dropping off his guy?Because Rozier is guarding LeBron?
The next 2 days are going to be painful hearing about James and how he is Mr. Game 7.
jeez, why couldn't Green play like that for US in the playoffs when he was here?
Tiny Al is a disgrace in this game- looks completely gassed and overmatched—-Extemelyndissappointed in his play-
Morris is terrible. Just bad.
jeez, why couldn't Green play like that for US in the playoffs when he was here?
I'm getting tired of watching this team if I'm honest. 2 very good young players, an overachieving backup PG, and a scoring challenged All-Star. I miss watching Kyrie.
I'm proud of this team
No irving
No hayward
No theis
No larkin
And we are battling for the finals.
Maybe someone is thinking we are the Warriors
The next 2 days are going to be painful hearing about James and how he is Mr. Game 7.
Monroe pass stolen by lebronMonroe sighting?
Great. Another switch Cleveland will exploit
Our defense is bad enough. I don't understand why Brad is choosing to go with Monroe. I suppose you could get away with it if LeBron isn't on the floor, otherwise they're just going to force a switch and get Monroe to try and guard LeBron.
Tiny Al is a disgrace in this game- looks completely gassed and overmatched—-Extemelyndissappointed in his play-
Brad should be resting him.
The next 2 days are going to be painful hearing about James and how he is Mr. Game 7.
We are such an overrated defensive team, this Cleveland team outside of LBJ is made up of misfits and hasbeens, yet they light us up.only two cavs aside from lebron are in double figures. what do you mean here?
We have the personnel to be a great defense, but this team gets cute and switches too much instead of fighting through screens.
Sick move Brown.
Sick move Brown.
Cavs have all the momentum heading into game 7. Only thing Boston has is the home courtExcept momentum doesn't carry over game to game in the playoffs. If it did, the Rockets would have been done after Game 3.
I expect the Cavs will explode in game 7
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.Well you hate basketball then.
10 point game baby!Leggooooooo
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.Well you hate basketball then.
That 3 by terry was cold blooded
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
Kyle Korver is on my all hate team. I really wish he would disappear from the league
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
Kris Humprhies
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
Kris Humprhies
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
Kris Humprhies
Mark Blount
For the record; I've not been around on Celticsblog in a while, and just wanted to say;
Fun to hang out with you chaps again.
Missed ya.
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
Kris Humprhies
For the record; I've not been around on Celticsblog in a while, and just wanted to say;
Fun to hang out with you chaps again.
Missed ya.
19-9 free throws right now. Maybe give the celtics some calls in the 4th?
Cavs have all the momentum heading into game 7. Only thing Boston has is the home court
I expect the Cavs will explode in game 7
That is all you can ask for...a chance to win..LETS GO CELTICS
Rozier sprained his ankle?
I hate smart....I hate that guy so much.
I don't even understand hating a Celtic not named David Lee or Keith Bogans
Brown is still the only C who has showed up to play tonight.
Celts smell bloodWe can hope.
Keep at it
Trip to the finals for your effort
WHAT ARE U DOING HORFORD?
HACK HIS ASS WHEN LEBRON DRIVES GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ
PUT HIM ON THE LINE
****? No foul for Tatum there?? Are you freaking kidding me?? And then they call it off of him??
Lebron always faking injury
Hoping Nance, Clarkson, Hill and Green all disappear if there is a game 7
As well as Love being concussed
bron trying to sell it to get calls?
Horford has let his team down tonight.
it's called boxing out people. try it sometime. you just might win that wayHaha - anecdote: boxing out is literally the only thing I do well in basketball these days :]
AL whiffed on the block out on the Nance dunk.
AL whiffed on the block out on the Nance dunk.
That's not all Al's whiffed on tonight.
LeBron is hurt and then all better more than anyone I've ever seen.
Monroe looked more active than AL..I am sorry
So nice lebroid gets to carry the ball there.
This is why the nba is second rate
Horford will be crucified after this one.
jus like wrestling bron is fakeHahaha, you still sippin' ey? :]
*sippin*
Man, we're getting hacked now. Just straight up hacked. How was there no call there earlier.
LeBron is hurt and then all better more than anyone I've ever seen.
yeah he milks it, a lot.
So nice lebroid gets to carry the ball there.
This is why the nba is second rate
Well he's limping sometimes so the rules don't apply
it's called boxing out people. try it sometime. you just might win that way
Elsewhere :]Man, we're getting hacked now. Just straight up hacked. How was there no call there earlier.
where u been?
LEBRON MISSES ANOTHER POINT BLANK SHOT AND SOME OTHER CLOWN FINISHES
GOD AWFUL CANT WIN LIKE THIS WE HAD OUR SHOT!
ON TO SUNDAY!
Disgusting. Refs letting the Cavs abuse us, and Lebron going with WWE style fake injuries.
LEBRON MISSES ANOTHER POINT BLANK SHOT AND SOME OTHER CLOWN FINISHES
GOD AWFUL CANT WIN LIKE THIS WE HAD OUR SHOT!
ON TO SUNDAY!
GAME OVER....
So nice lebroid gets to carry the ball there.
This is why the nba is second rate
Well he's limping sometimes so the rules don't apply
I hope he remembers which leg to limp on.
This game is why people don't think Al deserves the max.... Max guys should show up every. single. game.
Elsewhere :]Man, we're getting hacked now. Just straight up hacked. How was there no call there earlier.
where u been?
Life in Sydney Australia has been a bit ... crazy!
You well?
why hasn't Baynes played more???
we are getting killed on the boards, Love is out with his headache.
we should be playing Baynes more, and stop letting all these off rebounds.
Disgusting. Refs letting the Cavs abuse us, and Lebron going with WWE style fake injuries.
That was one amazingly fast recovery from excruciating pain.
Tiny Al dont rebound on road- garbage play- this is on him - Period
Average Al sighting..
why hasn't Baynes played more???
we are getting killed on the boards, Love is out with his headache.
we should be playing Baynes more, and stop letting all these off rebounds.
Not sure why no Baynes—-makes little sense
LEBRON MISSES ANOTHER POINT BLANK SHOT AND SOME OTHER CLOWN FINISHES
GOD AWFUL CANT WIN LIKE THIS WE HAD OUR SHOT!
ON TO SUNDAY
GAME OVER....
SEE U SUNDAY!
Just make Bron play to the end Cs will beat em on Sunday
Where is Baynes? Seems he could help us. Am I missing something?
why hasn't Baynes played more???
we are getting killed on the boards, Love is out with his headache.
we should be playing Baynes more, and stop letting all these off rebounds.
Not sure why no Baynes—-makes little sense
LEBRON MISSES ANOTHER POINT BLANK SHOT AND SOME OTHER CLOWN FINISHES
GOD AWFUL CANT WIN LIKE THIS WE HAD OUR SHOT!
ON TO SUNDAY!
GAME OVER....
Yeah, this game is over.you've been saying this the whole thread and then the celtics closed to 7. still time left even now. dont give up so easily.
Tiny Al dont rebound on road- garbage play- this is on him - Period
He has 9 rebounds...
why hasn't Baynes played more???
we are getting killed on the boards, Love is out with his headache.
we should be playing Baynes more, and stop letting all these off rebounds.
Tiny Al dont rebound on road- garbage play- this is on him - Period
He has 9 rebounds...
Yeah, this game is over.you've been saying this the whole thread and then the celtics closed to 7. still time left even now. dont give up so easily.
Cleveland might win the battle tonight..but at what cost?
if reffed fairly and we play aggressive, then i think we'll destroy them sunday
So LBJ plays the entire game and now has a sprained ankle
Where is Baynes? Seems he could help us. Am I missing something?
Ask CBS.
What the hell is Smith doing? lol
What the hell is Smith doing? lolSmith things.
Tiny Al dont rebound on road- garbage play- this is on him - Period
He has 9 rebounds...
hes not been aggressive not even fighting for rebounds or positive he doesn't want to post. Please just put Monroe out there...
he will be tired. little rest between games....assuming there is one. ;DCleveland might win the battle tonight..but at what cost?
i pray leroids is tired next game. maybe we can pull our heads out our asses nect agme and RUN HIM OUT BUILDING
SEVEN MISSED FREE THROWS
UNACEPTABLE!
7 point game!
This is the most upset that I've ever been with Al. Probably his worst game as a Celtic, especially given the magnitude.
FREAKING SMART!!
he will be tired. little rest between games....assuming there is one. ;DCleveland might win the battle tonight..but at what cost?
i pray leroids is tired next game. maybe we can pull our heads out our asses nect agme and RUN HIM OUT BUILDING
Ever wonder if the refs wipe for the Cavs too?Don't think that's up for discussion at all :]
If this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
marcus smart with the major hustle play
so good
Wow the three there? Keep attacking the hoophe was wide open. i dont mind that shot.
Didn't like that shot by Brown.
sigh. that missed three pointer might have been it. a chance to make it 4 points was missed.
This is the most upset that I've ever been with Al. Probably his worst game as a Celtic, especially given the magnitude.
All of the doubles completely threw him off... he needs to get out of his head
If this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
Don't forget about Kevin Love. He may be back.
If this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
If this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
Don't forget about Kevin Love. He may be back.
This is the most upset that I've ever been with Al. Probably his worst game as a Celtic, especially given the magnitude.
All of the doubles completely threw him off... he needs to get out of his head
Wah wah wah, call the wambulance. A max guy should be able to handle a double team.
This is the most upset that I've ever been with Al. Probably his worst game as a Celtic, especially given the magnitude.
All of the doubles completely threw him off... he needs to get out of his head
Wah wah wah, call the wambulance. A max guy should be able to handle a double team.
If this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
Don't forget about Kevin Love. He may be back.
If he's concussed, no way.
yeah, IF IF IF there is a game 7, celtics win it. but i still want the win TONIGHT!! ;DIf this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
They've shown nothing tonight that makes me think clev will win on Sunday.
Just like gm4, the Celts beat themselves.
Not done yet. Not saying Jaylen shouldn't have gone to the hoop, but he hasn't missed too many open threes recently.
God that would have been nice.
If this is the best the Cavs have then Boston should win Sunday
They've shown nothing tonight that makes me think clev will win on Sunday.
Just like gm4, the Celts beat themselves.
Lol it took until game 6 for them to finally call a moving screen on Thompson.ya know, i think the biggest reason players complain is because one game it goes their way and they think the'yre amazing. and then another game they get no calls and wonder what the hell is going on
Anyone else find this complete shift in officiating frustrating? They let them play all the first half, and now they're calling everything tight.
gotta be soooo frustrating as a player
Lebron's role players showed up but they'll get like no recognition for it LOL.
Didn't like that shot by Brown.
Would have preferred it went in!
But yeh he hadn’t taken a shot in a while, better served pumping and taking it to the rim
4 minutes left. if Celtics D can CLAMP down, we got a chance to steal this game!
Lol it took until game 6 for them to finally call a moving screen on Thompson.ya know, i think the biggest reason players complain is because one game it goes their way and they think the'yre amazing. and then another game they get no calls and wonder what the hell is going on
Anyone else find this complete shift in officiating frustrating? They let them play all the first half, and now they're calling everything tight.
gotta be soooo frustrating as a player
Recently, I went back and watched one of the Finals games from the 80's, with 2-man crews no less. It was amazing how little complaining was done by the players (other than Jabbar maybe). Of course, back then, the players were men and the officials were men.
Horford has been TERRIBLE tonight on both ends
8 missed Fts...
This game 4 all over again
Lol this is why NBA officiating is such a joke. Morris got called for that as an offensive foul the other night, but Jaylen was MUCH worse there (and an actual offensive foul) with no call. Just no consistency.in all honesty, I think Korver would have hit him with or without the leg
Yeah, guys, let's just keep giving them the switches they want when they don't force it. Great gameplan.
Lebron's role players showed up but they'll get like no recognition for it LOL.TP
Terrible D by Tatum.Is this a joke?
Lebron is just the GOAT. Simple
That's the dagger.
Mark Jackson lovin dem nuts
Lebron's role players showed up but they'll get like no recognition for it LOL.TP
ummm...Lebron is just the GOAT. Simple
You can’t argue this...
Why cant we just build around the two guys on the team with stones? I'd rather lose with guys that fight when their backs are against the wall than watch another min of Al tonite
Are you kidding? Everyone keep your TVs off the next couple days, don’t look at Sportscenter takes, don’t read articles... the amount of LBJ blowing will be off the charts
god I miss the days when Lebron was a crappy outside shooter.
Lebron is just the GOAT. Simple
You can’t argue this...
James confidence is boosted by 100% when he is guarded by Tatum.tatum actually played credible defense. lebron made tough shots.
Wow, Tatum got his lunch eaten twice in a row.
Back to back 3's by Lebron.
i am so tired of jackson giving us 'mama there goes that man'.
I should have turned off the sound a long time ago.
So how's that knee injury Lebron?
Lebron showing the young'uns how it's done.yep. boston wins the series on sunday.
Lessons learned they will apply in game 7.
simmons is way worse a shooter than lebron ever wasgod I miss the days when Lebron was a crappy outside shooter.
like simmons and greek freak?
Are you kidding? Everyone keep your TVs off the next couple days, don’t look at Sportscenter takes, don’t read articles... the amount of LBJ blowing will be off the charts
Lebron is just the GOAT. SimpleSo that's why he's heading to game 7 on the road against a team with one all star and nobody on the All NBA team.
what the hell is a sports center?Are you kidding? Everyone keep your TVs off the next couple days, don’t look at Sportscenter takes, don’t read articles... the amount of LBJ blowing will be off the charts
You don't have to tell me not to watch Sports Center
Lebron showing the young'uns how it's done.yep. boston wins the series on sunday.
Lessons learned they will apply in game 7.
Horford can’t even hit a point blank layup...
Tonight is a reality check that a Leonard deal might be necessary.
Are you kidding? Everyone keep your TVs off the next couple days, don’t look at Sportscenter takes, don’t read articles... the amount of LBJ blowing will be off the charts
You don't have to tell me not to watch Sports Center
Lol, God you suck tonight Horford. What a joke of a game.Waiting for that “Al has been mediocre” thread to reappear, but not for the usual reasons
... don't watch Sports Center.Are you kidding? Everyone keep your TVs off the next couple days, don’t look at Sportscenter takes, don’t read articles... the amount of LBJ blowing will be off the charts
You don't have to tell me not to watch Sports Center
This is why am scared of a game seven If LeBum comes out like this again
So how's that knee injury Lebron?
Yeah, that's fine. It was one of his best acting jobs.
what the hell is a sports center?Are you kidding? Everyone keep your TVs off the next couple days, don’t look at Sportscenter takes, don’t read articles... the amount of LBJ blowing will be off the charts
You don't have to tell me not to watch Sports Center
Lebron is just the GOAT. SimpleSo that's why he's heading to game 7 on the road against a team with one all star and nobody on the All NBA team.
pride maybe?So how's that knee injury Lebron?
Yeah, that's fine. It was one of his best acting jobs.
Good chance to lay on the floor and rest up. Why not?
Yeah, not sure I get how this makes sense. Our two best players are out. We don’t need to make a dealTonight is a reality check that a Leonard deal might be necessary.
How so?
stupid, stupid, stupid, 2nd quarter killed us.
Players stupid + Brad stupid = 16 point difference in one quarter
We play even decent there and we win this game.
Yeah, not sure I get how this makes sense. Our two best players are out. We don’t need to make a dealTonight is a reality check that a Leonard deal might be necessary.
How so?
Lebron's role players showed up but they'll get like no recognition for it LOL.TP
Nope we’ll have to listen to how amazing Lebron is
I hope Al is absolutely ripped for tonight's effort. Such a terrible effort from him. Most upset with a Horford game that I've ever been.
I hope Al is absolutely ripped for tonight's effort. Such a terrible effort from him. Most upset with a Horford game that I've ever been.
Yeah, not sure I get how this makes sense. Our two best players are out. We don’t need to make a dealTonight is a reality check that a Leonard deal might be necessary.
How so?
Also, what is Leonard going to do? Jaylen had 27 points tonight. I think Lebron would put up 35+ on Leonard anyways.
All the momentum is with the Cavs now.you mean the series???? ha ha ha ha ha....yeah, after games 3 and 4 the momentum just carried them to victory in game 5. ::)
Going to be very tough to win
Horford owes us a big game Sunday.. I’m usually a Horford apologist since he is a big key to this team’s success and do think he gets some unfair criticism but this is just inexcusable tonight.It's the most disappointed I've ever been in a Celtic player in a long time honestly. He deserves every bit of criticism he gets tonight.
I wonder if Kevin Love is there for Game 7.
I hope Al is absolutely ripped for tonight's effort. Such a terrible effort from him. Most upset with a Horford game that I've ever been.
I'm sure he'll be beating himself up
Al stunk in my eyes- game 7 he has to rise up- pathetic performance- zero energy
No tv for me til tip off—-avoiding all sports sites—lebron—what will he do Sunday—he will be amazing—cant lose..blah, blah, blah
Thanks for showing up to the game thread tonight, everyone!
Even though it was a loss, did enjoy the company. You're all legends.
Cya around!
i'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
i'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
C's were awful tonight after the first quarter.
the Marcus boys killed us in the second quarter. Al was a no show this game as was Tatum. Rozier with a lot of bad offense regardless of whether or not he made a shot. the missed FTs were a killer -- can't have the FT disparity you get against Cleveland and not make the few you get a chance to take.
Brad better lay into this team from final buzzer through the entire game 7 on Sunday. awful, awful performance.
C's were awful tonight after the first quarter.
the Marcus boys killed us in the second quarter. Al was a no show this game as was Tatum. Rozier with a lot of bad offense regardless of whether or not he made a shot. the missed FTs were a killer -- can't have the FT disparity you get against Cleveland and not make the few you get a chance to take.
Brad better lay into this team from final buzzer through the entire game 7 on Sunday. awful, awful performance.
I’m going to be honest. This is not setting up for a good ending for the Celtics. I fear we’ll go down on Sunday, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow us out.cleveland has lost every single game in boston so far in the playoffs. outside of insecurity, i have no idea why you think this way. :P
Photographic memoryi'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
lol
HIGHLY doubt we see the supporting cast for the cavs play that well sunday
i'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finals
maybe they're due?I’m going to be honest. This is not setting up for a good ending for the Celtics. I fear we’ll go down on Sunday, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow us out.cleveland has lost every single game in boston so far in the playoffs. outside of insecurity, i have no idea why you think this way. :P
Kevin Love comes back Game 7 and he'll seek redemption.
Cavs are due for a blowout win at the Garden; they've been blown out 3 straight games. Expect LBJ to put up 50 points. :'(
crowd will show up Sunday -- the players had better show up
i'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finalsfouls were pretty even tonight. i dont see the conspiracy people squawk about.
that's exactly what i am worried abouti'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finals
They absolutely do want that but we can still win that game unless they put our players in early foul trouble
No sure about that. When I hurt my ankle and was down on the floor, I also pulled up my knee, which raises the ankle from the ground. (I remember, because it happened a lot. Had surgery on the bugger and everything!)Photographic memoryi'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
lol
yet can't remember which phony injury he gave himself
Because we might be due, as well as them. LeBron is going to give us everything he has on Sunday. And we may wilt in the face of it.I’m going to be honest. This is not setting up for a good ending for the Celtics. I fear we’ll go down on Sunday, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow us out.cleveland has lost every single game in boston so far in the playoffs. outside of insecurity, i have no idea why you think this way. :P
Brad needs to smack or fine every player that takes a rushed 3 early in the shot clock, makes a stupid turnover and misses more than 1 FT for the game.C's were awful tonight after the first quarter.
the Marcus boys killed us in the second quarter. Al was a no show this game as was Tatum. Rozier with a lot of bad offense regardless of whether or not he made a shot. the missed FTs were a killer -- can't have the FT disparity you get against Cleveland and not make the few you get a chance to take.
Brad better lay into this team from final buzzer through the entire game 7 on Sunday. awful, awful performance.
well if brad cannot get us to attack for 4 quarters fater 6 games.................................
so you fall for the old "fouls were even trick", huh?i'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finalsfouls were pretty even tonight. i dont see the conspiracy people squawk about.
i'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finalsfouls were pretty even tonight. i dont see the conspiracy people squawk about.
we are due to eliminate Lebron
Going home for game 7 tonget to finals—-will take that every time , every year and this year it is even more miraculous
Epic win is coming for us—-get ready!!
what are you, a lebron fan?!?No sure about that. When I hurt my ankle and was down on the floor, I also pulled up my knee, which raises the ankle from the ground. (I remember, because it happened a lot. Had surgery on the bugger and everything!)Photographic memoryi'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
lol
yet can't remember which phony injury he gave himself
so you fall for the old "fouls were even trick", huh?i'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finalsfouls were pretty even tonight. i dont see the conspiracy people squawk about.
the nba has you RIGHT where they want you
;)
Brad needs to smack or fine every player that takes a rushed 3 early in the shot clock, makes a stupid turnover and misses more than 1 FT for the game.C's were awful tonight after the first quarter.
the Marcus boys killed us in the second quarter. Al was a no show this game as was Tatum. Rozier with a lot of bad offense regardless of whether or not he made a shot. the missed FTs were a killer -- can't have the FT disparity you get against Cleveland and not make the few you get a chance to take.
Brad better lay into this team from final buzzer through the entire game 7 on Sunday. awful, awful performance.
well if brad cannot get us to attack for 4 quarters fater 6 games.................................
also poor game planning where C's don't run Lebron ragged in this game especially with him playing the whole game
If you are confident in a Game 7 when that guy is on the other side more power to you. These guys have never faced what they are about to on Sunday. Just cant be easy can it?
Thank you!so you fall for the old "fouls were even trick", huh?i'm really concerned that the nba wants lebron in another finalsfouls were pretty even tonight. i dont see the conspiracy people squawk about.
the nba has you RIGHT where they want you
;)
All fouls are not equal
stupid, stupid, stupid, 2nd quarter killed us.
Players stupid + Brad stupid = 16 point difference in one quarter
We play even decent there and we win this game.
if we played smart ball for 4 quarters we win series in 5
Great season for the celtics, really should've won tonight..even an average game from horford could've done it.
Theyre unfortunately due for a loss at home.
Well...if you would have told me the Cs have a home game to get to the finals..I would take itfor sure
Kevin Love comes back Game 7 and he'll seek redemption.
Cavs are due for a blowout win at the Garden; they've been blown out 3 straight games. Expect LBJ to put up 50 points. :'(
we are due to eliminate Lebron
Going home for game 7 to get to finals—-will take that every time , every year and this year it is even more miraculous
Epic win is coming for us—-get ready!!
Well...if you would have told me the Cs have a home game to get to the finals..I would take it
Work has been taking up a lot of time in the past few years :]what are you, a lebron fan?!?No sure about that. When I hurt my ankle and was down on the floor, I also pulled up my knee, which raises the ankle from the ground. (I remember, because it happened a lot. Had surgery on the bugger and everything!)Photographic memoryi'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
lol
yet can't remember which phony injury he gave himself
JK!!!
i've missed you kiorrick!
i used to be a lurker back in 04ish
where you been at?
we are due to eliminate Lebron
Going home for game 7 to get to finals—-will take that every time , every year and this year it is even more miraculous
Epic win is coming for us—-get ready!!
only positive is we could be on road for game 7 like 2012. hope lebron is gassed playing 44. can we attack for 48 minutes? if we do we win. but for some reason we forget to do it
Well...if you would have told me the Cs have a home game to get to the finals..I would take it
Same, I picked Philly in 5 and Cavs in 5 originally ;D
Because we might be due, as well as them. LeBron is going to give us everything he has on Sunday. And we may wilt in the face of it.I’m going to be honest. This is not setting up for a good ending for the Celtics. I fear we’ll go down on Sunday, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow us out.cleveland has lost every single game in boston so far in the playoffs. outside of insecurity, i have no idea why you think this way. :P
stupid, stupid, stupid, 2nd quarter killed us.
Players stupid + Brad stupid = 16 point difference in one quarter
We play even decent there and we win this game.
if we played smart ball for 4 quarters we win series in 5
True dat ;D.
I do not see Hill going for 20 plus again
I do not see Green scoring like this
I do not see Boston getting beat on the boards like they did
James will get his but Boston cannot allow the other to do it
Kevin Love comes back Game 7 and he'll seek redemption.
Cavs are due for a blowout win at the Garden; they've been blown out 3 straight games. Expect LBJ to put up 50 points. :'(
Again, people, James can and probably will put up 40-50 points, but it doesn’t matter if we shut down the rest of his team, which we have every other game in Boston. That’s the important part.
Well...if you would have told me the Cs have a home game to get to the finals..I would take it
Same, I picked Philly in 5 and Cavs in 5 originally ;D
I had Celtics in 7 but it's really stressful.
Because we might be due, as well as them. LeBron is going to give us everything he has on Sunday. And we may wilt in the face of it.I’m going to be honest. This is not setting up for a good ending for the Celtics. I fear we’ll go down on Sunday, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow us out.cleveland has lost every single game in boston so far in the playoffs. outside of insecurity, i have no idea why you think this way. :P
Did people not watch game 2?? He gave us everything he had then, and we still blew them out.
This is all about the other guys, people, not Lebron. Continue to shut them down and that’s the series.
we are due to eliminate Lebron
Going home for game 7 to get to finals—-will take that every time , every year and this year it is even more miraculous
Epic win is coming for us—-get ready!!
only positive is we could be on road for game 7 like 2012. hope lebron is gassed playing 44. can we attack for 48 minutes? if we do we win. but for some reason we forget to do it
We could have won Game 7 back in 2012. We just had a lot of aging veterans in that team.
Photographic memoryi'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
lol
yet can't remember which phony injury he gave himself
Well...if you would have told me the Cs have a home game to get to the finals..I would take it
Same, I picked Philly in 5 and Cavs in 5 originally ;D
I had Celtics in 7 but it's really stressful.
Not optimistic. You can burn only so many opportunities
There is a limit
Cavs played about the best they could tonight and Boston was right there.
https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
Cavs played about the best they could tonight and Boston was right there.
We also missed about 10 free throws, and lost by 10.
I do not see Hill going for 20 plus again
I do not see Green scoring like this
I do not see Boston getting beat on the boards like they did
James will get his but Boston cannot allow the other to do it
Lebron is just the GOAT. Simple
Cavs played about the best they could tonight and Boston was right there.
We also missed about 10 free throws, and lost by 10.
Its hard - playing away when the fans are distracting you
Again we out scored them in 3 quarters but disastrous 2nd where it was 34-18 killed us. Cannot have any lapses whatsoever
I do not see Hill going for 20 plus again
I do not see Green scoring like this
I do not see Boston getting beat on the boards like they did
James will get his but Boston cannot allow the other to do it
Nance killed us especially on the offensive boards
I think we struggled defensively to adjust when love went out of the game
I do not see Hill going for 20 plus again
I do not see Green scoring like this
I do not see Boston getting beat on the boards like they did
James will get his but Boston cannot allow the other to do it
Why isn’t anyone talking about Tatums head injury..
Nance killed us especially on the offensive boards
I think we struggled defensively to adjust when love went out of the game
Tyron Lue outcoached Brad Stevens?
https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
WOW...
Lebron is just the GOAT. Simple
Sorry, NO
Lebron is a physical freak and has amazing talent. But put his head & heart against the other Greats and they out-tough him every time.
Man, I hope we can pay them back in Sunday.https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
WOW...
Lebron is just the GOAT. Simple
Sorry, NO
Lebron is a physical freak and has amazing talent. But put his head & heart against the other Greats and they out-tough him every time.
https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
WOW...
makes my blood boil
i swear we better beat that guy sunday WE OWE HIM IN SPADES
https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
WOW...
makes my blood boil
i swear we better beat that guy sunday WE OWE HIM IN SPADES
https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
WOW...
makes my blood boil
i swear we better beat that guy sunday WE OWE HIM IN SPADES
We need Al to show up.....TRoz will show...Brown will show, Tatum will show, Al is a different animal in Boston.. The crowd will show.
Cs are the better team. CELTICS IN 7.
https://youtu.be/ehmwmpBoiF4
WOW...
makes my blood boil
i swear we better beat that guy sunday WE OWE HIM IN SPADES
We need Al to show up.....TRoz will show...Brown will show, Tatum will show, Al is a different animal in Boston.. The crowd will show.
Cs are the better team. CELTICS IN 7.
my rockets buddy said celts in 7 from the onset. hope he is right!
Eerily reminds me of that BOS-ORL 2009 series.
The key injuries will eventually bite us.
Eerily reminds me of that BOS-ORL 2009 series.
The key injuries will eventually bite us.
yeah i can handle losing finals to GS. the east this year and beating lebron would be awesome and put us on track for more titles. would be a great start. JUST BEAT LEBRON. whatever happens after i can live with
No way in the world James is not gassed at some point in game 7.
Again, Hill and Green gave them 34 points.
Box out Nance.
Make FTs
Win the game
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Eerily reminds me of that BOS-ORL 2009 series.
The key injuries will eventually bite us.
yeah i can handle losing finals to GS. the east this year and beating lebron would be awesome and put us on track for more titles. would be a great start. JUST BEAT LEBRON. whatever happens after i can live with
Dude beating LeBron this year is the equivalent to winning a title in my eyes.
I'm not sure what was more blatantly and intentionally biased tonight.....the announce crew or the officials. Mark Jackson and Mike Breen might be the most insufferable DB's that have ever talked into a microphone. They absolutely refuse to call out the officials, they slobber all over Lebron in a creepy way that shouldn't be allowed on TV, and they make zero attempts to give the Celtics credit. As for the refs, after it was OBVIOUS the Cavs couldn't stop us after the first quarter the refs completely changed the way they called the game. From the 2nd quarter on the calls were undeniably one-sided and it allowed the Cavs to get rolling. And now that we're heading into a game 7 we all know what's going to happen. Especially with the injury issues in the WCF. It's all being set up for Lebron to "magically" overcome adversity that nobody has ever seen before to get a manufactured ring. I'm so disgusted right now.TP. Not sure if I'm more furious or disgusted
Eerily reminds me of that BOS-ORL 2009 series.
The key injuries will eventually bite us.
TPWork has been taking up a lot of time in the past few years :]what are you, a lebron fan?!?No sure about that. When I hurt my ankle and was down on the floor, I also pulled up my knee, which raises the ankle from the ground. (I remember, because it happened a lot. Had surgery on the bugger and everything!)Photographic memoryi'm confused
lebron grabbed his KNEE
and then "iced" his ANKLE on the bench
lol
yet can't remember which phony injury he gave himself
JK!!!
i've missed you kiorrick!
i used to be a lurker back in 04ish
where you been at?
Today was fun though! Enjoy hanging out with fellow Celtic fans!
No way in the world James is not gassed at some point in game 7.
Eerily reminds me of that BOS-ORL 2009 series.
The key injuries will eventually bite us.
After the second 3, Lebron got himself all puffed up - I swear he looks like an Amish gorilla when he starts pounding his chest. Surprised he didn't jump up on the scorers table in the middle of the game. He lives for the adoration.
Eerily reminds me of that BOS-ORL 2009 series.
The key injuries will eventually bite us.
Good point - We just didn't have it that last game. We had given all we had to get that far ........ If this team comes out with game-long energy on Sunday, it will be impressive. Here's to being impressive for Game 7 - a Celtic tradition.
After the second 3, Lebron got himself all puffed up - I swear he looks like an Amish gorilla when he starts pounding his chest. Surprised he didn't jump up on the scorers table in the middle of the game. He lives for the adoration.
James will score mid 30s on Sunday. But who is going to help without Love?
James will score mid 30s on Sunday. But who is going to help without Love?
we dont have to shoot 50% again to win. need to attack . oh crap i am preaching to choir. we know what needs to be done. we just do not stick with it. LOL
Game 7's in Boston are just a little more difficult than anywhere else. Hill, Clarkson, Green, Nance have never been in the environment they are going to see on Sunday.
James looks and sounds dead tired at this presser.
James looks and sounds dead tired at this presser.
James looks and sounds dead tired at this presser.
You mean he's putting on an acting performance after the game too? Shocking.
we are due to eliminate Lebroncouldnt agree more. celtics send the cavs home on sunday. ;D
Going home for game 7 to get to finals—-will take that every time , every year and this year it is even more miraculous
Epic win is coming for us—-get ready!!
-Hill and Green 34 points combined
-LBJ 46 points, played the entire game
-Cavs had 15 offensive rebounds
-Celtics had 15 turnovers
-Celtics missed 9 FTs
-Game 7 is in Boston
-Love looks to be concussed
-Role players play better at home
These are all reasons I am hopeful. Despite all of this Boston had it down to 6 with chances to cut into it even more late in the game.
James looks and sounds dead tired at this presser.
I didnt understand CBS going away from Baynes at all
Brad tends to get enamoured with lineups, but if they're getting crushed he doesn't fix it until it's too late. Really frustratingI didnt understand CBS going away from Baynes at all
Yeah, Baynes was really helping with the rebounding early in the game, a big body that was effecting the game.
we are due to eliminate Lebroncouldnt agree more. celtics send the cavs home on sunday. ;D
Going home for game 7 to get to finals—-will take that every time , every year and this year it is even more miraculous
Epic win is coming for us—-get ready!!
whatever happens it has been great year with you guys here as always. the grinders of the game threads. my favorite board here.
chief
liam
celticinorlando
bringtoughnessback
hwangjii
ogaju
sparzwizard
and many others i am sure i missed.
-Hill and Green 34 points combined
-LBJ 46 points, played the entire game
-Cavs had 15 offensive rebounds
-Celtics had 15 turnovers
-Celtics missed 9 FTs
-Game 7 is in Boston
-Love looks to be concussed
-Role players play better at home
These are all reasons I am hopeful. Despite all of this Boston had it down to 6 with chances to cut into it even more late in the game.
Thing is that if Love cannot go and they start green...do you still start Baynes?
whatever happens it has been great year with you guys here as always. the grinders of the game threads. my favorite board here.
chief
liam
celticinorlando
bringtoughnessback
hwangjii
ogaju
sparzwizard
and many others i am sure i missed.
Back at you. Makes it easier to post when you don't get banned from the game threads :-[
Game 7's in Boston are just a little more difficult than anywhere else. Hill, Clarkson, Green, Nance have never been in the environment they are going to see on Sunday.
whatever happens it has been great year with you guys here as always. the grinders of the game threads. my favorite board here.
chief
liam
celticinorlando
bringtoughnessback
hwangjii
ogaju
sparzwizard
and many others i am sure i missed.
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
Game was lost with the line up of Smart, Morris, Al, Tatum and Baynes. For about 5 possessions it was Smart and Morris bombing 3s early in the shot clock. Also Al and Tatum turned it over a bunch.
Lead went from 5 to down 11.
whatever happens it has been great year with you guys here as always. the grinders of the game threads. my favorite board here.
chief
liam
celticinorlando
bringtoughnessback
hwangjii
ogaju
sparzwizard
and many others i am sure i missed.
He is playing chess when others play chekers, he want a game 7 so the young guys can get as much experiences as possible and i am with him.Brad tends to get enamoured with lineups, but if they're getting crushed he doesn't fix it until it's too late. Really frustratingI didnt understand CBS going away from Baynes at all
Yeah, Baynes was really helping with the rebounding early in the game, a big body that was effecting the game.
You are being a ridiculous apologist if you think Brad is risking our season to squeeze one more game of experience out of the Eastern Conference Finals. That would be the dumbest thing ever, considering he's going up against LeBron freakin James.He is playing chess when others play chekers, he want a game 7 so the young guys can get as much experiences as possible and i am with him.Brad tends to get enamoured with lineups, but if they're getting crushed he doesn't fix it until it's too late. Really frustratingI didnt understand CBS going away from Baynes at all
Yeah, Baynes was really helping with the rebounding early in the game, a big body that was effecting the game.
You need to be patient and see long term
You think you knows better than him is the more ridiculous opinion, he has no fear whatsoever against Lebron and he is in full control here.You are being a ridiculous apologist if you think Brad is risking our season to squeeze one more game of experience out of the Eastern Conference Finals. That would be the dumbest thing ever, considering he's going up against LeBron freakin James.He is playing chess when others play chekers, he want a game 7 so the young guys can get as much experiences as possible and i am with him.Brad tends to get enamoured with lineups, but if they're getting crushed he doesn't fix it until it's too late. Really frustratingI didnt understand CBS going away from Baynes at all
Yeah, Baynes was really helping with the rebounding early in the game, a big body that was effecting the game.
You need to be patient and see long term
That is a hilarious suggestion. He made a mistake, don't try and twist this into some genius maneuver
my takeaways were:Agree with 3 and 4 but if you double on Lebron you'r going to lose game 7
1. you just have to do a better job defending lebron. you can't let him play 1 on 1 pretty much against anyone, especially with love out.
2. horford has to be more aggressive. he cannot wait for the double team to start his move. 3-4 times he was left with george on him, just one dribble, turn and finish
3. morris was just terrible. all over the floor, a negative impact. other from playing occassionaly good defense on lebron, he was just terrible
4. attack the rim, push the ball
without love in the final game, cavs have an extra challenge on their hands, and we have to take adventage of that. we cannot let lebron get his 50 point triple double and say, hey he is an all time great. we have to focus on him, the way they have singled out horford. give him different looks, early double team, late double team, full court, early fouls, attack him etc.
i am fully confidente in our game 7 victory!
i'm just saying give him different looks, he has 6 turnovers a game, a big part of why we are at game 7 at home. when you give him the same look every time down, you are dead. we cannot live with rozier being his prime defender all the time.my takeaways were:Agree with 3 and 4 but if you double on Lebron you'r going to lose game 7
1. you just have to do a better job defending lebron. you can't let him play 1 on 1 pretty much against anyone, especially with love out.
2. horford has to be more aggressive. he cannot wait for the double team to start his move. 3-4 times he was left with george on him, just one dribble, turn and finish
3. morris was just terrible. all over the floor, a negative impact. other from playing occassionaly good defense on lebron, he was just terrible
4. attack the rim, push the ball
without love in the final game, cavs have an extra challenge on their hands, and we have to take adventage of that. we cannot let lebron get his 50 point triple double and say, hey he is an all time great. we have to focus on him, the way they have singled out horford. give him different looks, early double team, late double team, full court, early fouls, attack him etc.
i am fully confidente in our game 7 victory!
You take your poison and let him beat you by his own and wear him down, and stop everybody else, we did a very good job tonight, he is going to be exhausted in game 7
Unfortunately, I could not watch passed the first quarter. We played well in the 1st, LBJ was meh, and Love out of the game.
What happened in the 2nd quarter?
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
whatever happens it has been great year with you guys here as always. the grinders of the game threads. my favorite board here.
chief
liam
celticinorlando
bringtoughnessback
hwangjii
ogaju
sparzwizard
and many others i am sure i missed.
Thanks BGL...enjoy you in the game threads too. By the way, how did you end up in the game 5 thread today...lol
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
it really makes me question what he is telling these players. i think he gives green light to anybody with no concern. how about keep killing them in the paint at the rim until they collapse 4 guys then we can shoot wide open threes. it is nuts how he lets them get away with garbage.
my takeaways were:Agree with 3 and 4 but if you double on Lebron you'r going to lose game 7
1. you just have to do a better job defending lebron. you can't let him play 1 on 1 pretty much against anyone, especially with love out.
2. horford has to be more aggressive. he cannot wait for the double team to start his move. 3-4 times he was left with george on him, just one dribble, turn and finish
3. morris was just terrible. all over the floor, a negative impact. other from playing occassionaly good defense on lebron, he was just terrible
4. attack the rim, push the ball
without love in the final game, cavs have an extra challenge on their hands, and we have to take adventage of that. we cannot let lebron get his 50 point triple double and say, hey he is an all time great. we have to focus on him, the way they have singled out horford. give him different looks, early double team, late double team, full court, early fouls, attack him etc.
i am fully confidente in our game 7 victory!
You take your poison and let him beat you by his own and wear him down, and stop everybody else, we did a very good job tonight, he is going to be exhausted in game 7
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
it really makes me question what he is telling these players. i think he gives green light to anybody with no concern. how about keep killing them in the paint at the rim until they collapse 4 guys then we can shoot wide open threes. it is nuts how he lets them get away with garbage.
Smart and Morris shot the Cs out of the game in the second period. It was just frustrating.
Does anyone expect 14-20 points out of Jeff Green again...esp if he starts?
He was terrible as a Celtic in that role. He disappears.
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I am telling you we are getting Foster and Brothers tomorrow for game 7
Don't Brothers and Foster help the home team? We might actually get fair officiating.
Don't Brothers and Foster help the home team? We might actually get fair officiating.
Yeah, I mean, why can't they actually be deployed to help us for once?
Don't Brothers and Foster help the home team? We might actually get fair officiating.
Yeah, I mean, why can't they actually be deployed to help us for once?
Unfortunately because the other team we're facing has Lebron. ::)
"I felt some pain throughout my entire right side of my ankle into my leg," said James, who played 46 of 48 minutes. "I was just hoping for the best, obviously, because I've seen so many different injuries, and watching basketball with that type of injury, someone fall into one's leg standing straight up. Luckily, I was able to finish the game."
James doesn't have much time to recover, and sleep will be imperative.
"It'll be around-the-clock treatment, and we'll see what happens," he said.
James walked slowly, almost shuffling his feet as he left Quicken Loans Arena early Saturday morning.
"I felt some pain throughout my entire right side of my ankle into my leg," said James, who played 46 of 48 minutes. "I was just hoping for the best, obviously, because I've seen so many different injuries, and watching basketball with that type of injury, someone fall into one's leg standing straight up. Luckily, I was able to finish the game."
James doesn't have much time to recover, and sleep will be imperative.
"It'll be around-the-clock treatment, and we'll see what happens," he said.
James walked slowly, almost shuffling his feet as he left Quicken Loans Arena early Saturday morning.
"I felt some pain throughout my entire right side of my ankle into my leg," said James, who played 46 of 48 minutes. "I was just hoping for the best, obviously, because I've seen so many different injuries, and watching basketball with that type of injury, someone fall into one's leg standing straight up. Luckily, I was able to finish the game."
James doesn't have much time to recover, and sleep will be imperative.
"It'll be around-the-clock treatment, and we'll see what happens," he said.
James walked slowly, almost shuffling his feet as he left Quicken Loans Arena early Saturday morning.
wow. we need to run him into the hardwood come sunday. wear him out and make him quit. his body can only take so much. love could be out and THUG SMITH is hurting also. run like theoir is no tomm on sunday because their is no tomm if we lose.
IF James can play 46 minutes again...then the guy is either not human or on roids. I do think if Boston can run and push the Cavs in the first half, by the 4th the Cavs will be gassed.
But Boston has to take the fight to them out of the gate. No waiting around, not settling for bad shots. Right at them and high level defense.
I wonder if Stevens is pulling Larkin out of a hat for tomorrow's game? Even an appearance could throw Lue into a tailspin.
"I felt some pain throughout my entire right side of my ankle into my leg," said James, who played 46 of 48 minutes. "I was just hoping for the best, obviously, because I've seen so many different injuries, and watching basketball with that type of injury, someone fall into one's leg standing straight up. Luckily, I was able to finish the game."Yeah right. He's likely saying this so he can have his "push through the pain" type game. MJ had the flue game, LeBron has the "whole right leg is sore" game. And the media will paint LeBron's as more impressive! Book it
James doesn't have much time to recover, and sleep will be imperative.
"It'll be around-the-clock treatment, and we'll see what happens," he said.
James walked slowly, almost shuffling his feet as he left Quicken Loans Arena early Saturday morning.
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
it really makes me question what he is telling these players. i think he gives green light to anybody with no concern. how about keep killing them in the paint at the rim until they collapse 4 guys then we can shoot wide open threes. it is nuts how he lets them get away with garbage.
I wonder if Stevens is pulling Larkin out of a hat for tomorrow's game? Even an appearance could throw Lue into a tailspin.
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
it really makes me question what he is telling these players. i think he gives green light to anybody with no concern. how about keep killing them in the paint at the rim until they collapse 4 guys then we can shoot wide open threes. it is nuts how he lets them get away with garbage.
Exactly
Its because he "believes" in them. For away games 3,4,6 (and vs Bucks in game 6).... you have to coach tighter than that.
Otherwise without the very best talent, he wont be able to win at the highest level just based on faith
these three road loses were some of the worse coaching I have seen out of CBS
no real plan. Just go out there guys and do your best
Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were clearly ON, on the offensive end tonight. So you need to draw up a game plan (after the half) to have these two launch shots after shot after shots.
But instead he gives the green light to Morris, Smart etc. This is what not to do , in order to win close tough away games.
In game 5, Baynes starting was perfect in order to make Lebron think twice before driving in the lane/alter his shots. Also worked well in the 1st quarter of game 6
Then he sits him , brings in Morris, and things get real messy. GO back to Baynes
The players need to follow detail?? CBS didn't follow his own advice
it really makes me question what he is telling these players. i think he gives green light to anybody with no concern. how about keep killing them in the paint at the rim until they collapse 4 guys then we can shoot wide open threes. it is nuts how he lets them get away with garbage.
Exactly
Its because he "believes" in them. For away games 3,4,6 (and vs Bucks in game 6).... you have to coach tighter than that.
Otherwise without the very best talent, he wont be able to win at the highest level just based on faith
agreed. he now has empirical evidence they will fall into dumb spells znd get away from what was working. he needs to stop it. he is the coach. they do what he tells them. he can stop this.
I wonder if Stevens is pulling Larkin out of a hat for tomorrow's game? Even an appearance could throw Lue into a tailspin.
anyone remember who Lebron was guarding last night?
I hope Love never thinks the same again