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Title: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: FLCeltsFan on November 09, 2012, 10:44:09 PM

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Boston Celtics (2-3) at Milwaukee Bucks (3-1)
Saturday, November 10, 2012
8:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #6, Road Game #3
TV:  CSN-NE,  FSNWI,  NBA-LP 756(C's)/757(MIL)
Radio:  WEEI, WTMJ
Bradley Center
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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard
(http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nba/players/65/3026.jpg)  vs  (http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nba/players/65/3997.jpg)
Rajon Rondo vs Brandon Jennings

Shooting Guard
(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/courtney_lee.jpg)  vs  (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/monta_ellis.jpg)
Courtney Lee vs Monta Ellis

Small Forward
(http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nba/players/65/662.jpg)  vs  (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/tobias_harris.jpg)
Paul Pierce vs Tobias Harris 

Power Forward
(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jared_sullinger.jpg)  vs  (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/ersan_ilyasova.jpg)
Jared Sullinger vs Ersan Ilyasova

Center
(http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nba/players/65/261.jpg)  vs  (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/samuel_dalembert.jpg)
Kevin Garnett vs Samuel Dalembert

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Celtics Reserves
Brandon Bass
Jason Collins
Jason Terry
Jeff Green
Kris Joseph
Fab Melo
Darko Milicic
Leandro Barbosa
Chris Wilcox

Injuries
Avery Bradley (shoulders) out

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Bucks Bench
Marquis Daniels
Mike Dunleavy
Drew Gooden
Doron Lamb
Larry Sanders
Ekpe Udoh
Beno Udrih

Injuries
John Hanson (knee) questionable
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (knee) out
Joel Przybilla (ankle) probable

Team Connections:
Bucks Assistant Coach Joe Wolf played for the Celtics during the 1992-93 season…
 Bucks Trainer Marc Boff worked for the Celtics for eight seasons as an assistant trainer and physical therapist
Armond Hill played for the Bucks during the 1982-83 season
Brandon Jennings, Doron Lamb and Rajon Rondo attended Oak Hill Academy
Drew Gooden and Paul Pierce both attended the University of Kansas
Bucks Assistant Coach Jim Boylan and Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers both attended Marquette Universtiy
Courtney Lee and Samuel Dalembert were teammates in Houston during the 2011-12 season
Jason Terry was teammates with Joel Przybilla in Atlanta during the 2003-04 season
Jason Terry and Drew Gooden were teammates in Dallas during the 2009-10 season.
Marquis Daniels played for the Celtics from 2009-12

Game Notes
The Celtics will try to climb back to .500 once again as they visit the Bucks.  The Celtics lost to the Bucks in their home opener and now will seek to avenge that loss.  The Bucks have been surprising this season, getting off to a strong 3-1 start, including a win on the road against the Celtics to open the season.

Both teams are playing in the second of back to back games and both teams will be traveling.  The Celtics are coming off a 6 point loss to the Sixers at home.  The Bucks are coming off a 10 point win vs the Wizards in Washington.  Fatigue could be a factor for the Celtics veteran players. 

The Celtics defense is once again coming under fire as they allowed the Philly, who were the worst scoring team coming in,  to score 106 points.  The Bucks are averaging 98 points a game and so the Celtics need to clamp down on defense if they hope to get past the Bucks in this game. 

The Celtics have the pieces to be very good but they just can't seem to put it together.  A win in this game would go a long way toward respectability.  A loss on the other hand could lead to panic among Celtics fans.   

Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Brandon Jennings
Jennings won the matchup in the first meeting between these two teams.  He scored 21 points on 9-17 shooting to go with 13 assists while Rondo finished with 14 points and 11 assists.  Jennings seemed to get whatever he wanted in that game as the Celtics simply could not stop the pick and roll.   Rondo needs to step up a bit more in this game, especially on the defensive end.   

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/4484.jpg)vs(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/3966.jpg)
Courtney Lee vs Monta Ellis 
Ellis is capable of putting a lot of points on the board and CLee needs to clamp down defensively to try to contain him.  Lee defended Ellis well in their first meeting, holding him to 14 points. Lee has been struggling on the offensive end, however and hopefully can find his stroke soon along with continuing to play tough defense on Ellis. 

Honorable Mention
Kevin Garnett vs Samuel Dalembert
Dalembert scored just 2 points in the first game between these two teams while KG scored 15.  Hopefully that pattern continues in this game.


Keys to the Game
DEFENSE! -   The Celtics must tighten up their defense, especially on the pick and roll.  They allowed way too many easy points against the Bucks in the home opener.  Hopefully we will see the tough defense that we have come to expect from them.  The Bucks can put up a lot of points and they also defend well so the Celtics must play tough defense if they want to get this win.   

Rebound - The Celtics must crash the boards to prevent the Bucks from getting second chance points.  Rebounding is all about effort and when the Celtics put out the effort on the boards that effort seems to carry over into all the other areas of their game.  Failure to rebound will result in a failure to win.  The Celtics were outrebounded 46 to 36 in their first meeting. 

Limit Turnovers- The Celtics turn the ball over way too much.  They make careless passes.  They lose track of their defender and lose the ball to them.  They dribble into traffic and lose the handle.  All of this could be fixed with more focus on the part of each player.  The Celtics need to turn it over fewer than the 18 times they did in the home opener against this team. 

Bench Play - The Celtics have a deep bench and they have some good players on the bench however, they are a work in progress as the try to develop chemistry.  Players have been up and down but we have seen some nice things from Jet and Chris Wilcox and Bass in the past couple of games.  Hopefully they have a strong outing in this one.   


X-Factors
Defense and Bench Play
The Celtics need to get back to their defensive priorities that they have become known for since KG joined the team.   They need to especially be more consistent on pick and roll defense.   Also, the second unit has to find their chemistry and be more consistent. 

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 09, 2012, 10:55:26 PM

TP FL, and Let's go Celtics.

Better be a win, dagnabbit.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Clench123 on November 09, 2012, 11:10:19 PM

Where is our sense of urgency?  These are the games we should be taking advantage of.  Not having a homecourt advantage has killed us off the past couple years in the playoffs.  We NEED a homecourt advantage.  We can't afford to keep playing like this, even if we did pick it up down the line. 

Jeff Green has been the biggest disappointment so far with Lee not far behind. 

Hopefully, we start winning some games starting tomorrow

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: jdz101 on November 10, 2012, 03:21:16 AM

Ugh

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: relja on November 10, 2012, 06:26:59 AM

Rajon Rondo vs Wiz Khalifa lol

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Mazingerz on November 10, 2012, 06:51:42 AM

i dont know whether we will win or lose this game. Now i dont know. its like this team has a negative vibe as of the moment

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 07:37:23 AM

you know in 2k13 im having a hard time slowing opponent's guards down and i cant believe its actually happening in real life.

Although at least in 2k13 my boston celtics doesnt play with the Bass/Sully combo upfront.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 10, 2012, 08:04:23 AM

Our team is getting destroyed by penetration in the paint, we saw it Turkey , it was exposed then , and the Celtics continue to get sliced up at will by other teams.  With only KG seeminly having any effect on "ANYBODY" who wants to score in the paint on the Celtics.

Jeff Green is an amazing looking human, body of a god , who doesn't appear to know the first thing about playing team basketball.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 10, 2012, 09:29:36 AM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on November 10, 2012, 08:04:23 AM

Our team is getting destroyed by penetration in the paint, we saw it Turkey , it was exposed then , and the Celtics continue to get sliced up at will by other teams.  With only KG seeminly having any effect on "ANYBODY" who wants to score in the paint on the Celtics.

Jeff Green is an amazing looking human, body of a god , who doesn't appear to know the first thing about playing team basketball.

good points above.

to me at least, on defense the celtics seems to lack commitment and passion. also, i have seen a number of poor switches by players on defense. the result has been wide open shots or drives to the basket for opponents at crucial times.

on offense, one thing i have seen is that the celtics seem to fall into the trap of being a jump shooting team. this is a low-percentage offense that usually gives them a single shot followed by the other team rebounding the ball. the team seems almost lazy and willing often to settle for the easy shot right now.

very inconsistent low post game by the team so far.

jeff green...i dont know what to say anymore. i have been a big supporter of him. he has all the talent to be a very very good player. but when he is on the court he seems to almost disappear for stretches. i hope he over comes this soon.

but, no matter what....

go celtics!!!! they will win tonight!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Yogi on November 10, 2012, 10:52:25 AM

Instead of panicking let's focus on the positives.
1. KG is playing like KG.
2. Paul is healthy.
3. Rondo is CONSISTENTLY great so far.
4. Jet is finally comfortable on the offense.
5. Green and Wilcox are fully healthy. 
6. Sullinger is healthy and productive.

Give some time for:
1. Green to figure out his role.  He has the most difficult role to learn.  He's being asked to play 3 positions by Doc.
2. Lee to figure out his role.  He's currently playing a different role without Bradley.
3. Sullinger to learn NBA focus and personnel.
4. Team's communication on half court defense without KG.
5. Team's effort on transition defense

Doc is not "experimenting."  It is obvious our 4 bigs are KG, Bass, Sullinger and Wilcox.  Get used to the Bass/Sullinger front-line.  They will get better defensively with experience and effort. 

Darko and Collins are situational role players/ back ups/ practice bodies.  They would have to earn a spot by out working a rotation player. 

We are going to be a great team.  You can see that in how we start games.  We have to figure out how to not lose momentum when KG leaves in the first quarter.  Bass/Sullinger have to talk more and hustle on defense.  We will see how we do today.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Adelaide Celt on November 10, 2012, 02:31:43 PM

Just want to see some decent form for a sustained period or two. Not even thinking about the result.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celtics18 on November 10, 2012, 04:46:01 PM

Hoping for more Wilcox and less Sully and Bass together. 

Also, I'm not giving up on Green.  It's time to step it up, Jeff. 

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: ACF on November 10, 2012, 05:29:51 PM

TP. Go Celtics!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 05:39:15 PM

Play Green at 3! Don't force him against opposing bigs.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celtics18 on November 10, 2012, 05:47:48 PM

Quote from: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 05:39:15 PM

Play Green at 3! Don't force him against opposing bigs.

He's going to be playing minutes at the four all season.  I think we need to accept that fact, and just start to hope that he learns to play it better than he has been. 

He needs to be on the court for more than fifteen to twenty minutes a game, which is all that's available at small forward. 

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: PRIDE on November 10, 2012, 06:35:58 PM

Bass and Sullinger need to box out on Ilyasova all night and we win, simple as that. Ilyasova had 4 offensive boards last game. Ellis and Jennings are too dangerous offensively to allow them extra shots. Rebounding and interior defense will be the keys to victory tonight. We did a really poor job of protecting the rim the last time we faced the Bucks.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 06:59:55 PM

Our bigs need to be aggressive. Ersan and even Sanders can kill us inside.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 07:03:55 PM

Our should I say, maybe we should actually play our bigs a little tonight instead of playing our wing players at PF and Center.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 07:28:25 PM

looks like Terry and Bass are starting tonight with Pierce, KG, and Rondo.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 07:34:10 PM

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@SherrodbCSN #Celticstalk: New starting lineup tonight for the #Celtics: Rondo, Pierce, Bass, Garnett and Collins

startin lineup according to A Sherrod i hope dats a misprint or joke no way i wanna see Pierce guardin Monta ellis or Jason Collins somehow stumblin into da startin lineuo

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 07:38:00 PM

Quote from: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 07:34:10 PM

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@SherrodbCSN #Celticstalk: New starting lineup tonight for the #Celtics: Rondo, Pierce, Bass, Garnett and Collins

startin lineup according to A Sherrod i hope dats a misprint or joke no way i wanna see Pierce guardin Monta ellis or Jason Collins somehow stumblin into da startin lineuo

Sean Grande said it's Pierce, KG, Rondo, Terry and Bass

Sean Grande ‏@SeanGrandePBP
Here it is: Jason Terry and Brandon Bass move into the starting lineup for the Celtics tonight, replacing Courtney Lee and Jared Sullinger.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BleedGreen1989 on November 10, 2012, 08:05:37 PM

Don't like terry starting..like bass starting

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celtics18 on November 10, 2012, 08:17:35 PM

Quote from: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 07:34:10 PM

Quote

@SherrodbCSN #Celticstalk: New starting lineup tonight for the #Celtics: Rondo, Pierce, Bass, Garnett and Collins

startin lineup according to A Sherrod i hope dats a misprint or joke no way i wanna see Pierce guardin Monta ellis or Jason Collins somehow stumblin into da startin lineuo

Of course it's a joke.  He's playing on the general feelings among the faithful of fed-uppedness with small ball.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Who on November 10, 2012, 08:23:05 PM

I don't like Terry starting regularly but this is a fine matchup for him against Milwaukee's undersized backcourt with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:27:40 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 06:59:55 PM

Our bigs need to be aggressive. Ersan and even Sanders can kill us inside.

I think Green on Ersan and Wilcox on Sanders when KG is on the bench is fine.

I think Pierce neeeds to keep an eye on Tobias Harris tonite. He had entirely too good of a game in the previous matchup for my taste.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 08:28:45 PM

Quote from: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:27:40 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 06:59:55 PM

Our bigs need to be aggressive. Ersan and even Sanders can kill us inside.

I think Green on Ersan and Wilcox on Sanders when KG is on the bench is fine.

I think Pierce neeeds to keep an eye on Tobias Harris tonite. He had entirely too good of a game in the previous matchup for my taste.

agreed. Pierce tends to get lazy on defense, especially against younger, lesser known guys like Harris.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:30:14 PM

Quote from: Who on November 10, 2012, 08:23:05 PM

I don't like Terry starting regularly but this is a fine matchup for him against Milwaukee's undersized backcourt with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis.

Likely the Bucks see Terry as a mismatch against Ellis and go right at him.

Course neither plays great defense anyway so maybe Jet can score as well.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Who on November 10, 2012, 08:32:31 PM

Quote from: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:30:14 PM

Quote from: Who on November 10, 2012, 08:23:05 PM

I don't like Terry starting regularly but this is a fine matchup for him against Milwaukee's undersized backcourt with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis.

Likely the Bucks see Terry as a mismatch against Ellis and go right at him.

Course neither plays great defense anyway so maybe Jet can score as well.

I would put Rondo on Monta and Terry on Jennings.

Monta Ellis is too powerful / physically strong / explosive for Terry on dribble penetration. Jennings is the easier matchup for Terry.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:34:38 PM

Quote from: Who on November 10, 2012, 08:32:31 PM

Quote from: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:30:14 PM

Quote from: Who on November 10, 2012, 08:23:05 PM

I don't like Terry starting regularly but this is a fine matchup for him against Milwaukee's undersized backcourt with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis.

Likely the Bucks see Terry as a mismatch against Ellis and go right at him.

Course neither plays great defense anyway so maybe Jet can score as well.

I would put Rondo on Monta and Terry on Jennings.

Monta Ellis is too powerful / physically strong / explosive for Terry on dribble penetration. Jennings is the easier matchup for Terry.

Exactly

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 08:35:11 PM

Hm. Odd. Bucks announcers talk about their team, then straight after start talking about Paul Pierce as though he's not only the *best* player on our team, but also our *only* star.

Weird.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:42:30 PM

First sub has to be Wilcox, let's see if Doc does that or goes with Sully.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: LooseCannon on November 10, 2012, 08:44:37 PM

Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:42:30 PM

First sub has to be Wilcox, let's see if Doc does that or goes with Sully.

Are you worried Doc will play the rookie too much over the veteran?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 08:45:01 PM

Why are we playing offense with only 4 guys, um you know Terry is in there...

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:45:30 PM

Quote from: LooseCannon on November 10, 2012, 08:44:37 PM

Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:42:30 PM

First sub has to be Wilcox, let's see if Doc does that or goes with Sully.

Are you worried Doc will play the rookie too much over the veteran?

I'm worried of Bass and Sully playing together.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 08:45:37 PM

Miss miss miss miss miss miss.

Good game so far :p

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:46:44 PM

I thought after Ray went away we were going to stop with the Rondo standing at the top of the key doing nothing waiting for things to develop.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:47:36 PM

Rondo looks out of it to me today, hope he proves me wrong.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

Again, the defense is brutal. None of our guards can stop the ball.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:49:30 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

Again, the defense is brutal

Rondo is not playing any, and it starts there.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 08:49:36 PM

Rondo is playing like he doesn't even care all lackadaisical

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:50:27 PM

Quote from: j804 on November 10, 2012, 08:49:36 PM

Rondo is playing like he doesn't even care all lackadaisical

I think this is the worst I've seen him play, to start a game, in years.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:51:00 PM

So, finally someone decided to pass the ball to Terry. Good thinking!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: letsgoblue86 on November 10, 2012, 08:51:41 PM

Looking at the play-by-play and all I see is "dunk" , "layup" for the Bucks.  What is going on?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 08:52:18 PM

 Right  now this might be the worst defense in the NBA.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:52:21 PM

Quote from: letsgoblue86 on November 10, 2012, 08:51:41 PM

Looking at the play-by-play and all I see is "dunk" , "layup" for the Bucks.  What is going on?

No defense from our guards majorly.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 08:52:33 PM

our pick nd roll defense gotta step up man

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 08:52:49 PM

It's not Rondo, it's Tery playing crap D.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 08:53:28 PM

Quote from: letsgoblue86 on November 10, 2012, 08:51:41 PM

Looking at the play-by-play and all I see is "dunk" , "layup" for the Bucks.  What is going on?

They are LIVING in the paint pick and roll killing us. It's tied but I feel ugly about the game and like we should probably be down.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 08:53:31 PM

In the name of everything holy our defense is a joke. Dalembert looks like he could go for 40 tonight.

I'm ready to say I miss Perkins and I'd rather have him over Green.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 08:53:55 PM

Just like that. Rondo got 4 assist already.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: illestmcsgt on November 10, 2012, 08:54:34 PM

Let's all thank Doc for using Wilcox instead of Sully. I wanna put my head threw a wall every time I see Bass and Sully as our big men.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: blink on November 10, 2012, 08:54:48 PM

Crap until our point guard and wings can stop the dribble penetration we are sunk.  I can't believe how many dunks they are getting.  embarrassing.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:55:15 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 08:52:49 PM

It's not Rondo, it's Tery playing crap D.

I guess you're closing your eyes every time Jennings has the ball in his hands.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 08:55:52 PM

Wow no small ball so far. Happy to see that at least.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: billysan on November 10, 2012, 08:56:35 PM

Dunk Dunk rinse repeat  ???

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: illestmcsgt on November 10, 2012, 08:57:04 PM

I am pulling for Jeff Green, hopefully he shows us something.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 08:57:58 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 08:55:52 PM

Wow no small ball so far. Happy to see that at least.

And it's quite effective so far...

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 08:58:53 PM

Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 08:55:15 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 08:52:49 PM

It's not Rondo, it's Tery playing crap D.

I guess you're closing your eyes every time Jennings has the ball in his hands.

Nah. Just the three consecutive inside dunks seemed to come off of pick and rolls, where we didn't cover the pass inside.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 09:00:01 PM

Oh Chris got robbed on that put back. That touched everything except the bottom of the net.

And Rajon doesn't get nearly enough respect from refs.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:00:09 PM

i'm at the point where I accept that Rondo will never shoot free throws much better than 60 percent. Good to see they have tightened the D tonight.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: illestmcsgt on November 10, 2012, 09:00:46 PM

This line-up looks a lot better then some others Doc has used.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:00:48 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 09:00:01 PM

And Rajon doesn't get nearly enough respect from refs.

Ever.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 09:02:39 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:00:48 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 09:00:01 PM

And Rajon doesn't get nearly enough respect from refs.

Ever.

If Wade or LeBron hit the floor as often and as hard as he does they'd both shoot 20 free throws a game. Rondo might not quite be in that class, but come on, zebras..

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:03:21 PM

Jeff Green  :'(

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 09:04:13 PM

Our bench looks so awful, yet the talent is there its mind boggling.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:04:16 PM

Double post

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

These announcers commentating a game or hosting a bloody talkshow? Idiots.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:08:09 PM

There are many issues on this team, but it is hard for me to understand how Jeff Green plays basketball.  He looks absolutely clueless out there, as well as invisible, passive, etc.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:08:15 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

These announcers commentating a game or hosting a bloody talkshow? Idiots.

I'm just venting here, sure you figured that out. Crappy game.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 09:09:22 PM

Gentle Jeff getting worked by the bucks  :-[

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kuberski1 on November 10, 2012, 09:10:48 PM

So far....looking better...at least the line-ups look right.   Still not sharp though...

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 09:10:58 PM

Jeff Green refusing to post up or make a move on Marquis Daniels.. Ugh

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 09:13:38 PM

Why do we look old as hell?!?

edit: and I'm talking about our "young" bench

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:13:47 PM

I seriously cannot take watching Green anymore. He is atrocious.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 09:14:27 PM

im tired of seeing Jeff Green playin like he's scared on offense man

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:14:46 PM

Our rebounding is crap too. It's a miracle we're still in this game :]

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 09:15:49 PM

Jeff Green looking like the worst player in the NBA.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 09:16:52 PM

Can we send some wake up call for jeff green? He needs to step up.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 09:17:15 PM

I wish somebody would take it aggressively to the hoop too much jump shooting this is atrocious

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:17:16 PM

Green and Lee, so far the leaders of the useless group.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: radiohead on November 10, 2012, 09:18:47 PM

Give Darko a chance! We're getting murdered inside.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 09:19:31 PM

Free Darko and Collins!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 09:20:41 PM

No ball movement, no perimeter game, middle is clogged = crappy offense.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 09:24:09 PM

I know why Celtics are getting killed by Pick and Roll. They don't practice against it enough. Celtics offense aren't predicated executing that play because of the way teams defend against going under the screen. It negates all the advantages.  Celtics were the second least efficient pick-and-roll offense in the league last season.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 09:25:21 PM

Our guys are completely gassed half way through the 2nd quarter. Garbage garbage garbage

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 09:26:53 PM

man Pierce has had a lot of in nd out tough misses dis year

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:27:53 PM

Absolute garbage.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:29:33 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 09:24:09 PM

I know why Celtics are getting killed by Pick and Roll. They don't practice against it enough. Celtics offense aren't predicated executing that play because of the way teams defend against going under the screen. It negates all the advantages.  Celtics were the second least efficient pick-and-roll offense in the league last season.

We've been very good against it in the past.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:31:46 PM

Jason Terry couldn't  defend a chair

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: billysan on November 10, 2012, 09:32:11 PM

So's this what Danny meant when he said 'we havent figured out Jeff Green yet'?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:37:22 PM

Pierce is crashing the boards tonight. He's giving a great effort, just seems to be a step off on offense.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Good finish to the half. Need to get contributions from lee and or green to win

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:39:23 PM

I'd like to keep Lee in with the starters (to check guys like Ellis), just give him less minutes overall.  The bench struggled offensively without Terry's ball-handling (Barbosa's not the kind of player you want as the sole ball-handler on the floor - so much more effective as a secondary attacker).

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: billysan on November 10, 2012, 09:39:30 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Good finish to the half. Need to get contributions from lee and or green to win

Couple of Bass, Terry and Pierce buckets will be needed too.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 09:41:47 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:31:46 PM

Jason Terry couldn't  defend a chair

He shouldn't be guarding Monta Ellis in the first place.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 09:44:07 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:37:22 PM

Pierce is crashing the boards tonight. He's giving a great effort, just seems to be a step off on offense.

What game are you watching? The rest of us are watching tonight's game, Cs vs Bucks.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:45:54 PM

Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 09:41:47 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:31:46 PM

Jason Terry couldn't  defend a chair

He shouldn't be guarding Monta Ellis in the first place.

Yeah, I'd prefer to keep Terry in his bench role - don't want him spending the bulk of his minutes matched up against a dangerous scorer.

That's what Lee is for.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:46:12 PM

Quote from: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 09:44:07 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:37:22 PM

Pierce is crashing the boards tonight. He's giving a great effort, just seems to be a step off on offense.

What game are you watching? The rest of us are watching tonight's game, Cs vs Bucks.

I love the captain, but so far this season he is a step slow on everything

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:46:19 PM

Quote from: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 09:44:07 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:37:22 PM

Pierce is crashing the boards tonight. He's giving a great effort, just seems to be a step off on offense.

What game are you watching? The rest of us are watching tonight's game, Cs vs Bucks.

Pierce is leading the team in rebounds tonight with 7 at the half. I saw him go to the floor multiple times for loose balls, and hustle on defensive rotations. I don't know what game you are watching. I said he was a step off on offense, but he's hustling his butt off.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 09:47:47 PM

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:45:54 PM

Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 09:41:47 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 09:31:46 PM

Jason Terry couldn't  defend a chair

He shouldn't be guarding Monta Ellis in the first place.

Yeah, I'd prefer to keep Terry in his bench role - don't want him spending the bulk of his minutes matched up against a dangerous scorer.

That's what Lee is for.

That, and if he's in the floor with Rondo, Rondo should be the one on Ellis.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 09:49:21 PM

I just don't get why Doc doesn't want to take advantage of things that were supposed to be advantages for this year's team—size, speed, and rim attackers. Instead, he's sticking with smallball and with a slow, trudging, jumpshooting offense.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:50:46 PM

Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 09:49:21 PM

I just don't get why Doc doesn't want to take advantage of things that were supposed to be advantages for this year's team—size, speed, and rim attackers. Instead, he's sticking with smallball and with a slow, trudging, jumpshooting offense.

You can't teach an old Doc new tricks. Smallball, smallball, smallball.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 09:51:43 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:50:46 PM

Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 09:49:21 PM

I just don't get why Doc doesn't want to take advantage of things that were supposed to be advantages for this year's team—size, speed, and rim attackers. Instead, he's sticking with smallball and with a slow, trudging, jumpshooting offense.

You can't teach an old Doc new tricks. Smallball, smallball, smallball.

Haha! Good one. TP.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:53:57 PM

My goodness Bucks announcer - Pierce is not 37!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 09:54:38 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 09:50:46 PM

Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 09:49:21 PM

I just don't get why Doc doesn't want to take advantage of things that were supposed to be advantages for this year's team—size, speed, and rim attackers. Instead, he's sticking with smallball and with a slow, trudging, jumpshooting offense.

You can't teach an old Doc new tricks. Smallball, smallball, smallball.

not enough smallball.

SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL SMALLBALL

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:55:00 PM

That was a moving screen on Dalembert.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 09:55:17 PM

Jesus, yeah, our lil' point guard gets NO love from the refs.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 09:57:05 PM

whoa --  a late game lead?  will wonders never cease?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: GronkSpike on November 10, 2012, 09:58:29 PM

El flopo!  ;D

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Mr October on November 10, 2012, 09:58:52 PM

El Floppo

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Mr October on November 10, 2012, 09:59:22 PM

Quote from: GronkSpike on November 10, 2012, 09:58:29 PM

El flopo!  ;D

being on the West coast, I miss Tommy!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 09:59:52 PM

Dalembert is a big man.  Nice pick up for the bucks

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:00:42 PM

I dread the day Paul Pierce announces his retirement. I can watching him ball forever.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:00:49 PM

Are we seeing the light?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:01:21 PM

and there is another example of Pierce's hustle with that charge, just in case anyone is watching a different game

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:01:27 PM

now we're becoming a jump shooting team all over again.  crud

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:04:51 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:01:27 PM

now we're becoming a jump shooting team all over again.  crud

After a missed dunk?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:06:01 PM

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:04:51 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:01:27 PM

now we're becoming a jump shooting team all over again.  crud

After a missed dunk?

If Wilcox was in shape he would have had that

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 10, 2012, 10:09:10 PM

Once KG goes off the floor Bucks go on a 8-0 (7-0 without the one free throw) run.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 10:11:36 PM

rondo has made a lot of lazy passes today man glad to see Pierce startin to warm up tho

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:13:24 PM

Rondo's gonna have to step it up to keep that streak going. Still 5 right?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:14:13 PM

Make that 6?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: GronkSpike on November 10, 2012, 10:14:39 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:14:13 PM

Make that 6?

Yeah.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:15:28 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:06:01 PM

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:04:51 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:01:27 PM

now we're becoming a jump shooting team all over again.  crud

After a missed dunk?

If Wilcox was in shape he would have had that

going on the PP and JET jumpers.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:15:40 PM

We aren't going to outshoot the Bucks so we better start defending or this one will result like our last game against them >:(

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:18:34 PM

The defense is laughable. Jeff Green is a Farce. Forget about seeing the light.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:18:45 PM

Back to back excellent boards from Green.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:20:22 PM

Green missing free throws and Daniels crossing up Pierce - C's can't catch a break this season.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: blink on November 10, 2012, 10:20:38 PM

someone remind me why we didn't re-sign Marq Daniels?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:20:38 PM

Marquis Daniels looking better than our entire bench

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: GronkSpike on November 10, 2012, 10:20:42 PM

Why don't we just throw the ball to the stands in the final possession? We never make the shot.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 10:20:58 PM

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:20:22 PM

Green missing free throws and Daniels crossing up Pierce - C's can't catch a break this season.

Quis is torching 'em. Figures.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 10:21:41 PM

Marquis wanna cook against da celtics tonight huh? smh

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:21:43 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:18:34 PM

The defense is laughable. Jeff Green is a Farce. Forget about seeing the light.

It is actually hilarious I'm beyond getting annoyed with this team smh

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:22:33 PM

Green will eventually breakthrough. Too talented to be performing like a scrub.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:24:42 PM

Dam u Lee make that shot. KG shaking and baking out there. Finish the Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing highlight.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 10:24:49 PM

I havent given up on green or the bench yet, but marquis>celtics bench so far

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: crimson_stallion on November 10, 2012, 10:25:24 PM

What the hell - did the Celtics change hand powder at the start of this game?  It's like our guys just cannot catch a pass.

I actually don't mind how Green started the game.  He wasn't super aggressive but he was WAY more aggressive then he was in the first 5 games.  At least he tried to post up and tried to score.  He made a couple of decent passes as well but the guys on the other end just let the ball go straight through their hands.

Bass inside scares me...he's like Perk in the post.  Every time he catches an offensive rebound he brings the ball back down, gives the defense plenty of time to surround him with three players, and then tries to go back up.  Why???  One shot today he grabbed the offense board and had a good 2-3 seconds with nobody near him to put it back up...but he brought it down instead.  By the time he went back up there were 2-3 defenders around him.  He did get fouled and went to the line, but we could have had 2 easy points.

That's the thing I like about Sully. When he grabs a reboud he doesn't bring it down - he goes straight up with it and mos of the time he scores as a result. 

Out defensive rebounding has been disgusting - every posesstion we are giving them at least 2-3 chances to score.  We are just so [dang] lucky they are missing their shots, because we should be down by at least 15 right now.

I like that Green is looking to at least try to score when he's getting the ball now.  Missed a few shots but that's ok - as he takes more shots he'll start getting in a rythym, but he can't ever score if he doesn't try.

Pierce and Rondo have been throwing way too many risky passes over the last few games. They keep driving hard to the basket and then trying to pass out through 2 or 3 opposing players.  The majority of the time when they do this it's leading to turnovers, and even when one of our guys DOES catch it, they usually struggle to do so and end up not being in a position to score.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:26:08 PM

So Barbosa is this years Pietrus lol

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: celticinorlando on November 10, 2012, 10:27:46 PM

Painful to watch. This team stinks right now. Offense is a horror story

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:31:22 PM

Jeff Green and some life in the same sentence!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 10:31:50 PM

Green being aggressive in the 4th. Keep it up.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:32:20 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:31:22 PM

Jeff Green and some life in the same sentence!

Yeh, nice. More of that please.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: KGs Knee on November 10, 2012, 10:33:46 PM

What Jeff Green is this!?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 10:34:13 PM

Finally. Jeff is alive! He's alive!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:34:16 PM

Go Jeff Go! Breakthrough game.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:34:17 PM

This small ball crap is killing me

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:35:33 PM

whoa, green finally looking like a useful player.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:35:33 PM

Looks like someone cattle-prodded Jeff Green.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:35:51 PM

Green is taking over! Go Jeff!!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 10:36:08 PM

That's the jeff we've been waiting for!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:36:34 PM

JEFF GREEEEEEN!!!

There. First cheer for Jeff of the season.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:36:50 PM

Wonder how Jeff remembered he could drive the ball to the hoop.

Doc finally smack him in the head to jog his memory?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 10:37:30 PM

Green's heart is finally beating again.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:37:44 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:36:50 PM

Wonder how Jeff remembered he could drive the ball to the hoop.

Doc finally smack him in the head to jog his memory?

(http://images.wikia.com/fallout/images/archive/7/7a/20110209215854!CattleProd.png)

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:38:30 PM

Wow, nice block by Green!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Redz on November 10, 2012, 10:38:51 PM

jeff green hath awaken

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:38:59 PM

You know, when there's a fight for the ball like that, I'm not a fan of a team being able to call a timeout.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 10:39:14 PM

glad jeff Green is wakin up man we kno he has it in him he's just gotta play aggressive all da time

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 10:39:16 PM

Hang it all! Pierce misses an open three, and then after a nice block by Green, Boston gives it up.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:39:34 PM

Why did the refs give them a timeout?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:39:40 PM

Looks to me that Green has awakened from his long sleep!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:39:56 PM

Come on Lee you've got to secure that ball u know better than that

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:40:05 PM

atta boy green. Too talented to be playing like a scrub. Get'em Jeff! make naysayers eat their words.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:40:08 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:38:59 PM

You know, when there's a fight for the ball like that, I'm not a fan of a team being able to call a timeout.

Four hands on the ball, yet a timeout. Perhaps Lee should've called one too.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:40:12 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:37:44 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:36:50 PM

Wonder how Jeff remembered he could drive the ball to the hoop.

Doc finally smack him in the head to jog his memory?

(http://images.wikia.com/fallout/images/archive/7/7a/20110209215854!CattleProd.png)

Dead island weapon mod?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: craigsagersuit on November 10, 2012, 10:40:38 PM

how u like me now? - Jeff Green

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:40:05 PM

atta boy green. Too talented to be playing like a scrub. Get'em Jeff! make naysayers eat their words.

Sorry but the nay-sayers have been /right/ so far ;)

By all means though, play up to your dang contract Jeff :D

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big_Dave31 on November 10, 2012, 10:41:19 PM

What a block!

Absolutely love the way Jeff is playing...not just on offense, but, his defense looks much better too, he looks like he actually gets the concepts, he is rotating well.
He is also rebounding the ball well.
By far his best game of the season, but, that's not really saying much.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:42:28 PM

you watch the basketball gods aren't going to allow us to win

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:42:41 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:40:12 PM

Dead island weapon mod?

Might be. Dunno!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Redz on November 10, 2012, 10:42:46 PM

vintage pp

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:43:27 PM

CAPTAIN!!!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Redz on November 10, 2012, 10:43:44 PM

great action

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:44:18 PM

Wow. Pierce.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:44:44 PM

Now THIS is a 4th quarter! Finally some legit NBA basketball.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: bfrombleacher on November 10, 2012, 10:45:06 PM

WELCOME BACK GREEN! WELCOME BACK CELTICS!!!


Now we just need CLee and AB back.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 10:45:26 PM

Quote from: craigsagersuit on November 10, 2012, 10:40:38 PM

how u like me now? - Jeff Green

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRb9PONMeLY

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:45:40 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:44:44 PM

Now THIS is a 4th quarter! Finally some legit NBA basketball.

First time this season that I'm *actually* excited about the way we're playing. Awesome. LET'S GO CELTICS!!!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:45:49 PM

Jeff Green and The Truth now keeping us in it, as a team finally ball movement

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:45:55 PM

finally looking like an actual team playing out there instead of 5 guys in a pick up CYO game

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:46:40 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:40:05 PM

atta boy green. Too talented to be playing like a scrub. Get'em Jeff! make naysayers eat their words.

Sorry but the nay-sayers have been /right/ so far ;)

By all means though, play up to your dang contract Jeff :D

the guy had open heart surgery 10 months ago. Naysayers are irrational.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 10:46:43 PM

This game just got REALLY exciting!  ;D

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:47:24 PM

Celtics basketball on offensively, now let's lock them down defensively

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Redz on November 10, 2012, 10:47:31 PM

playing confidence there

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: GronkSpike on November 10, 2012, 10:47:36 PM

NICE!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:47:41 PM

That was an incredible pass by Pierce.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:47:53 PM

this is the team I thought we'd have this year making an appearance in the 4th quarter tonight.  best game of the year so far

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: blink on November 10, 2012, 10:48:15 PM

Finally!!! some energy, I have been waiting 5 games for it....
we are playing tough.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:48:33 PM

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:47:41 PM

That was an incredible pass by Pierce.

Dare we say, Rondo-esque?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:48:41 PM

looked like a clean block there

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Redz on November 10, 2012, 10:49:03 PM

Code: [Select]

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:47:41 PM

That was an incredible pass by Pierce.

indeed

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:49:17 PM

Rondo 9 assists :]

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 10:49:38 PM

dat was all ball man crappy way to foul out foreal

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:49:56 PM

Rubbish call.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: CelticsFan9 on November 10, 2012, 10:50:04 PM

Can Rondo get his 10th assist?  He really wanted KG to shoot it last possession.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: slamtheking on November 10, 2012, 10:50:12 PM

nice

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:50:15 PM

Not to be negative but we don't deserve to win this game so it wouldn't surprise me if we fall in the end must stay aggressive

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Big Rondo on November 10, 2012, 10:50:18 PM

Rondo needs 1 more assist or his streak is gonna be broken :(

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:50:29 PM

Streak alive, Celtics alive, Green alive, Wilcox alive, I'm alive, you're alive. count your blessings people

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:50:29 PM

Quote from: CelticsFan9 on November 10, 2012, 10:50:04 PM

Can Rondo get his 10th assist?  He really wanted KG to shoot it last possession.

Yeh, and about 3 possessions before that hahaha

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 10:51:16 PM

The double digit assist streak continues....

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:51:21 PM

Hahaha this is hilarious. Rondo calling for the ball all the time now :] he knows it all too well.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:51:28 PM

If thy hold on, this win was ignited by Green.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:51:32 PM

There are two doors Courtney, front and back!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 10:51:43 PM

There. Rondo can sleep easy now.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 10, 2012, 10:51:51 PM

Let me get this straight, Rondo penetrating aggressively, and big man rolling to the basket = good offense? Who would've thought!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:52:34 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:51:28 PM

If thy hold on, this win was ignited by Green.

yup he stepped up before Pierce take it over and made a HUGE basket here in crunch time.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:53:06 PM

Did Daniels hit that shot once when he was with us?

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: CelticsFan9 on November 10, 2012, 10:53:20 PM

Gotta make foul shots now

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: letsgoblue86 on November 10, 2012, 10:53:22 PM

Marquis never made that shot when he was with us haha

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:54:22 PM

Quote from: snively on November 10, 2012, 10:53:06 PM

Did Daniels hit that shot once when he was with us?

Nothing outside of 5 feet I'd guess.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 10:55:07 PM

Maybe this team really have a curse? ??

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: crimson_stallion on November 10, 2012, 10:55:18 PM

These commentators are really irritating me.  Why do they keep saying Pierce is 37 years old and KG is 36? 

Pierce is 35 years old, he is YOUNGER than KG!!!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: crimson_stallion on November 10, 2012, 10:55:58 PM

Quote from: blink on November 10, 2012, 10:20:38 PM

someone remind me why we didn't re-sign Marq Daniels?

I was asking he same thing BEFORE I watched this team play a game...

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: lon3lytoaster on November 10, 2012, 10:56:21 PM

Another overtime?

Or not

Or maybe

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 10, 2012, 10:56:44 PM

WOW

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:57:31 PM

Excellent D

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: curacha on November 10, 2012, 10:58:14 PM

jeff green, you thief! =))

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 10:58:25 PM

Green has come up huge on both ends of the floor in the 4th tonight.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 10:58:50 PM

hopefully those missed free throws dont come back to bite us

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: CelticsFan9 on November 10, 2012, 10:58:57 PM

Nice strip by Green.

Need one more stop.  Get it done, boys.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:59:09 PM

Quote from: vinnie on November 10, 2012, 10:57:31 PM

Excellent D

Vinnie, Has your account been hacked? You have been much more positive lately.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: blink on November 10, 2012, 10:59:28 PM

much better effort from the C's today.  WAY better no matter the final score.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: CelticSooner on November 10, 2012, 10:59:55 PM

This second half has been more like the C's we expected to see. Guys are rotating over much better.

Nice to see you Mr. Green. Now if the C's can just get Lee unchained on offense.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 10:59:55 PM

pierce and terry missing crucial freethrows. hate to say it but since 2008 i think KG is the most consistent freethrow shooter during dying seconds. both ray and pp had their share of misses.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 11:01:25 PM

Quote from: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 10:59:55 PM

both ray and pp had their share of misses.

pp and who? ;)

Let's get this!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 11:02:33 PM

Quote from: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 11:01:25 PM

Quote from: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 10:59:55 PM

both ray and pp had their share of misses.

pp and who? ;)

Let's get this!

sorry, meant to say pp and you-know-who/he-who-must-not-be-named

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kiorrik on November 10, 2012, 11:02:58 PM

Let's just say Rondo missed that intentionally.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: mr. dee on November 10, 2012, 11:03:43 PM

Jeff Green won us this game.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: CelticsFan9 on November 10, 2012, 11:03:59 PM

Haha this commentator is real ticked!  Hilarious stuff

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: hpantazo on November 10, 2012, 11:05:47 PM

First good win of the season.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: letsgoblue86 on November 10, 2012, 11:06:27 PM

Maybe this is the game that gets it rolling...  :)

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Change on November 10, 2012, 11:07:02 PM

Pierce happiest guy to see Judas go. He is once again focal point of the offense. Born to score buckets.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: arambone on November 10, 2012, 11:07:43 PM

The Refs did everything they could to rig that game at the end with those two calls. The "ft line violation" was so ridiculous that it could only have been thought of ahead of time to secure the boston win.

Milwaukee announcers hardly mentioned it. No souls.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 11:07:58 PM

glad we got da win on da road mane now at 3-3 some of da best defense we played all year

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on November 10, 2012, 11:09:00 PM

Quote from: RockinRyA on November 10, 2012, 10:59:55 PM

pierce and terry missing crucial freethrows. hate to say it but since 2008 i think KG is the most consistent freethrow shooter during dying seconds. both ray and pp had their share of misses.

KG's had countless 1 out of 2's in a lot of crucial moments, I trust Pierce a lot more with late game free throws than anyone else on this team but I don't have an automatic feeling with anyone on this team shooting free throws with the game on the line.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: CelticsFan9 on November 10, 2012, 11:09:25 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 11:07:02 PM

Pierce happiest guy to see Judas go. He is once again focal point of the offense. Born to score buckets.

Agree.

Loved his aggression down the stretch.  I also love seeing Rondo, KG, and Pierce run those sets that end in a Pierce 3, KG mid-range jumper, or Rondo drove.  Beautiful basketball

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: syfy9 on November 10, 2012, 11:09:56 PM

balling! great game! green looks great!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: AshyLarry on November 10, 2012, 11:12:01 PM

C's and Bucks kinda got a lil tiff going. Intense, but fulfilling game. New guys (and Green) getting more acquainted.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 10, 2012, 11:12:26 PM

Great fourth-quarter performance for Green, on offense and defense. Looked really aggressive.

Great team defensive effort in the fourth.

Much more encouraging play tonight. Good job, guys.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: jdz101 on November 10, 2012, 11:13:24 PM

Great grinding game tonight.

TPs for all.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Adelaide Celt on November 10, 2012, 11:14:10 PM

Many more positive signs today. Well done all.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Kuberski1 on November 10, 2012, 11:15:09 PM

Best game of the year, win or lose, though will certainly take the win.  Defense solid, and better offensive sets and movement.  Nice game by Green as well...

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Mr October on November 10, 2012, 11:16:55 PM

Nice to see Green step up as the game went along. Nice win. nice team energy tonight. Lets keep improving!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on November 10, 2012, 11:19:28 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 11:07:02 PM

Pierce happiest guy to see Judas go. He is once again focal point of the offense. Born to score buckets.

oh yea for sure 20-23ppg seems realistic for him dis year especially once he gets in a groove later in da season

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: crimson_stallion on November 10, 2012, 11:46:05 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:46:40 PM

the guy had open heart surgery 10 months ago. Naysayers are irrational.

I don't think that's the reason at all, and I don't think it's an excuse either.

Green's play in the preseason proved that he has no problem with his physical conditioning, and proved that he still knows how to play the game.

First 5 games I think he just didn't didn't have the confidence, and didn't have an aggresive mentality.

Today right from the started he was getting more involved.  Very rarely (if at all) today did I see him just stand in the corner for 5-8 seconds on offense (as he has in the previous games) - he was moving much more without the ball.

Possible that having Terry move to the starting lineup helped, as this helped single out Green as the clearly go-to guy off the bench.  Previously Terry was playing like the #1 guy on the second unit, and Green seemed to be happy to just leave that to him. 

Also possible that he got fed up of losing games and decided he was going to do something out there.  Or maybe KG and Doc lit a firecracker under his rear end!

Don't care why it is, just glad to see the preseason version of JG making a comback.  Now he just needs to keep it up!!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: j804 on November 11, 2012, 12:02:35 AM

Quote from: crimson_stallion on November 10, 2012, 11:46:05 PM

Quote from: Change on November 10, 2012, 10:46:40 PM

the guy had open heart surgery 10 months ago. Naysayers are irrational.

I don't think that's the reason at all, and I don't think it's an excuse either.

Green's play in the preseason proved that he has no problem with his physical conditioning, and proved that he still knows how to play the game.

First 5 games I think he just didn't didn't have the confidence, and didn't have an aggresive mentality.

Today right from the started he was getting more involved.  Very rarely (if at all) today did I see him just stand in the corner for 5-8 seconds on offense (as he has in the previous games) - he was moving much more without the ball.

Possible that having Terry move to the starting lineup helped, as this helped single out Green as the clearly go-to guy off the bench.  Previously Terry was playing like the #1 guy on the second unit, and Green seemed to be happy to just leave that to him. 

Also possible that he got fed up of losing games and decided he was going to do something out there.  Or maybe KG and Doc lit a firecracker under his rear end!

Don't care why it is, just glad to see the preseason version of JG making a comback.  Now he just needs to keep it up!!

I agree it started with rebounding and then him setting some nice screens, his offense started clicking from there let's hope he can keep it up

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celtics18 on November 11, 2012, 12:42:49 AM

Jeff Green, welcome to the Boston Celtics.  So glad you decided to show up.

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: cman88 on November 11, 2012, 01:44:12 AM

I like that doc seems to be done with the Bass/sullinger back-court...I think that helped alot with our defense

Wilcox was the first big off the bench, with Sully subbing for bass...

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on November 11, 2012, 03:14:42 AM

Woke up, ran to the computer, and saw the good news.

BOS beat a probable playoff team last nght.

Still a lot of fight left in this team...they are STILL gelling as a team, but it's wins like THIS that prove what BOS can still do.

Great win, C's!

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Edgar on November 11, 2012, 10:33:22 AM

More time to Terry an Green = Another win.


No Bass and Sully at the same time = Wins




Thank god Doc Rivers read Celticsblog

Title: Re: Celtics (2-3) at Bucks (3-1) 11/10
Post by: Celtics18 on November 11, 2012, 02:36:29 PM

Quote from: Edgar on November 11, 2012, 10:33:22 AM

More time to Terry an Green = Another win.


No Bass and Sully at the same time = Wins




Thank god Doc Rivers read Celticsblog

Jason Terry played the second least minutes he's played in any game this season.

It was nice to see Jeff Green finally start to earn some more minutes.

Luckily, Chris Wilcox is rounding into shape so that Doc doesn't have to play two undersized power forwards together on the front line.