Lurker here. Go Celts! And TP FL, as always..
Wearing my Smart jersey to this one.
I can't believe it! This thread has been up for 24 hours and only one post! Has Celtics nation already gotten tired of this team? Has apathy set in? I'm about as excited for a season as I've been since 2007-08! Let's Go Celtics!!!!Fret not wonderful flc. We still love your game threads. I did not see it until now, partly because of the Red Sox today. Forgive me, but it was a heck of a game and I needed to watch it.
I can't believe it! This thread has been up for 24 hours and only one post! Has Celtics nation already gotten tired of this team? Has apathy set in? I'm about as excited for a season as I've been since 2007-08! Let's Go Celtics!!!!
I can't believe it! This thread has been up for 24 hours and only one post! Has Celtics nation already gotten tired of this team? Has apathy set in? I'm about as excited for a season as I've been since 2007-08! Let's Go Celtics!!!!
Looks like our big 3 is sitting tonight, according to masslive
http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2017/10/boston_celtics_news_kyrie_irvi_2.html
My guess for starting lineup is:
Smart
Brown
Tatum
Theis
Baynes
That's a really big lineup.
Looks like Fultz is playing. Looking forward to watching him.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/sixers-markelle-fultz-dario-saric-among-sixers-returners-jj-redick-robert-covington-celtics-20171009.html
Rozier, Smart, Brown, Tatum, and Baynes. I'm loving the look of this lineup! It's going to be exciting!
I'm surprised how great this young unit looks. It's just preseason, but give Stevens credit.
So where's Fultz? They afraid to play him tonight too?
Brown looks much better with the starting unit when doesn't try to do too much.Yeah, he's pretty much a train wreck in offense right now. Has a loooong way to go. Don't see anywhere near the star potential a lot of people seem to see.
Brown looks much better with the starting unit when doesn't try to do too much.
Good Lord, is this really the same Marcus Smart from last year? He's simply a completely different player - better shot, better handles, better athleticism.
And Rozier looks similarly improved and confident. Bodes well for this coming season.
Smart looks like a different human being.
Brown is on the verge .....ever shot , every play is close , the IQ and effort is there . Just needs to hone his final product.
Good Lord, is this really the same Marcus Smart from last year? He's simply a completely different player - better shot, better handles, better athleticism.The shot will be the key. Smart still a below average athlete with below average handle for PG. He'll never be an offensive juggernaut but if he can hit shots consistently he'll be okay.
And Rozier looks similarly improved and confident. Bodes well for this coming season.
No Smart, Rozier, or Tatum in? Get ready for poo poo platter ball.
Ed Maloy is such a tool.
Just joining the game. Holy crap, is smarts shooting going to be for real....finally?
Can’t watch the game, only bosscores. Tps for those fine cbers who can fill me in ..
Thanks.
Good Lord, is this really the same Marcus Smart from last year? He's simply a completely different player - better shot, better handles, better athleticism.
And Rozier looks similarly improved and confident. Bodes well for this coming season.
is game on tv ?
Philly need to play their 150 millon glass doll.TP lol
The refs are really bad tonight.
Too many fouls called already. Are the refs getting payed by the call. It's only preseason...they're probably practicing how to call a "tight game"
The refs seem to be picking on Theis.
Geez, Nader likes to shoot doesn’t he?
Geez, Nader likes to shoot doesn’t he?
Geez, Nader likes to shoot doesn’t he?
Oh goodness, Semi, you just about made a big mistake by almost hurting JT.
Geez, Nader likes to shoot doesn’t he?
what makes you think that ?
Smart just schooled Fultz 8)
Geez, Nader likes to shoot doesn’t he?
what makes you think that ?
He's a gunner, but he only has a BB gun.
Smart just took it away from Fultz.
That right there is a shot smart shouldn't take.
Smart just took it away from Fultz.
He stripped Fultz like he was a little kid on the playground.
Smart just took it away from Fultz.
He stripped Fultz like he was a little kid on the playground.
he should be more nice to little kids ...bad Marcus
Man, I'm not sure who is more impressive right now, Smart or Rozier.
That right there is a shot smart shouldn't take.
Yep, and he knew it as soon as it came out of his hands.
Smart just took it away from Fultz.
He stripped Fultz like he was a little kid on the playground.
he should be more nice to little kids ...bad Marcus
Bad Marcus is good!
Does Nader ever pass the ball?
Fultz lost it again.
Who left limping??
Who left limping??
How has Simmons looked?Simmons is not LeBron and never will be.
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
Who left limping??
Baynes...
Who left limping??
Baynes...
How has Simmons looked?
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
How has Simmons looked?
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
Who left limping??
Baynes...
It was nice having a rim protector while it lasted.
How has Simmons looked?
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
His shot isn't impressive, but his size, mobility and ability to get to the hoop look great. Also sees the court great -- can handle and pass. I think he's going to be terrific.
So.. who looks better? Fultz or Tatum? (Just tuning in btw)Id say Markelle has played better today
Who left limping??
Baynes
I'm really pleased with how Yabu has looked. He's understandably lost at times, but he moves incredibly well for such a huge dude, and he's been very active.
How has Simmons looked?
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
His shot isn't impressive, but his size, mobility and ability to get to the hoop look great. Also sees the court great -- can handle and pass. I think he's going to be terrific.
Interesting. I lean towards jpotter on this one. I've never liked his absolute absence of shooting ability, as it really hinders his game. I do think he is a really good mover and passer, but until he has a scoring threat of his own I don't think he's that goodHow has Simmons looked?
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
Very unimpressed. He's very raw and has no shot whatsoever. He looks good in the open court, but he's pretty much worthless in the halfcourt set.
So, except for Embiid, sixers are at full strength while C's best 3 players sit. Up by 20 now.
So.. who looks better? Fultz or Tatum? (Just tuning in btw)
So.. who looks better? Fultz or Tatum? (Just tuning in btw)Not even close. Fultz is very ordinary.
So.. who looks better? Fultz or Tatum? (Just tuning in btw)Id say Markelle has played better today
How has Simmons looked?
Living in Australia all I hear is how everything he touches is pure gold and that he's basically LeBron already. Hard to get an honest opinion on him.
His shot isn't impressive, but his size, mobility and ability to get to the hoop look great. Also sees the court great -- can handle and pass. I think he's going to be terrific.
TPs for the responses all!
Guess it's been mostly ugly/ordinary from both Fultz/Tatum.
So.. who looks better? Fultz or Tatum? (Just tuning in btw)
Smart and Rozier have both been so dominant that Tatum and Brown have kind of been overshadowed a bit. But Tatum has had some good moments on the defensive end.
Today Fultz has been better.So.. who looks better? Fultz or Tatum? (Just tuning in btw)Not even close. Fultz is very ordinary.
TPs for the responses all!
Guess it's been mostly ugly/ordinary from both Fultz/Tatum.
TPs for the responses all!
Guess it's been mostly ugly/ordinary from both Fultz/Tatum.
Once the season starts I get the feeling that Fultz will struggle a little more than Tatum against NBA regulars. Tatum by all rights should struggle too -- but he just seems like he will be solid pretty quicky.
Left knee sprain for Baynes. Will not return tonight.
What a shot by Brown.
WE COMING FOR YOU CAVS!
LEBUM
loverboy
washed up wilted rose
crybaby d wade who we owned last year
WE COMING FOR YOU CAVS!
LEBUM
loverboy
washed up wilted rose
crybaby d wade who we owned last year
We got his pal D Wade and d Rose .......the ". NO D" brothers.
SEMI
The question New Orleans has to ask themselves is how much would they have to include with Anthony Davis to get us to give up Rozier?
Not unless they include a first round pick.The question New Orleans has to ask themselves is how much would they have to include with Anthony Davis to get us to give up Rozier?
Probably Boogie and Davis for Rozier!
Wow, I just checked the shots for Simmons. Literally every made basket was with 4 feet of th basket. He really can’t shoot.
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Not unless they include a first round pick.The question New Orleans has to ask themselves is how much would they have to include with Anthony Davis to get us to give up Rozier?
Probably Boogie and Davis for Rozier!
Get Bird the ball!
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Is that you trolling Sixers fans over on LibertyBallers? lol I've been getting some enjoyment over how much they're freaking out about this game.
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Is that you trolling Sixers fans over on LibertyBallers? lol I've been getting some enjoyment over how much they're freaking out about this game.
Yabu is a BIG boy lol
Dude's arms go down to his shins.Yabu is a BIG boy lol
Yabu is a tough dude.
Yabu is a BIG boy lol
Yabu is a tough dude.
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Is that you trolling Sixers fans over on LibertyBallers? lol I've been getting some enjoyment over how much they're freaking out about this game.
What are they saying lol?
Even Tommy Heinsolm was shocked by Markelle’s free throw motion. I didn’t think he was actually watching the game until that point.
Yeah, Markelle needs to shoot threes
He had a few open shots and just repeatedly passed on them to drive. We don’t need you to drive in those spots, Kelle. We need you to be a floor spacer.
As it stands, Simmons (who barely even considers attempting a jumper) and Fultz do not compliment one another. I simply do not understand why his shot is nonexistent.
Did they get a pop-a-shot champion to work with fultz on his free throw form dear god
surely he's trolling people for trying to correct his form.
wow. I would too. His j was silky before they messed with it.
I’ve seen better form at the state fair arcade
The question New Orleans has to ask themselves is how much would they have to include with Anthony Davis to get us to give up Rozier?
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Is that you trolling Sixers fans over on LibertyBallers? lol I've been getting some enjoyment over how much they're freaking out about this game.
What are they saying lol?
They're just complaining about how bad they are tonight, how bad the refs suck, and how bad Tommy is lol The best stuff is about Markelle's shot:QuoteEven Tommy Heinsolm was shocked by Markelle’s free throw motion. I didn’t think he was actually watching the game until that point.QuoteYeah, Markelle needs to shoot threes
He had a few open shots and just repeatedly passed on them to drive. We don’t need you to drive in those spots, Kelle. We need you to be a floor spacer.
As it stands, Simmons (who barely even considers attempting a jumper) and Fultz do not compliment one another. I simply do not understand why his shot is nonexistent.QuoteDid they get a pop-a-shot champion to work with fultz on his free throw form dear godQuotesurely he's trolling people for trying to correct his form.
wow. I would too. His j was silky before they messed with it.QuoteI’ve seen better form at the state fair arcade
Wait. This is only the end of the 3rd quarter? I thought it was garbage time in the fourth.
I cant believe we've still got a quarter left. Hopefully we see some actual basketball again.
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Is that you trolling Sixers fans over on LibertyBallers? lol I've been getting some enjoyment over how much they're freaking out about this game.
What are they saying lol?
They're just complaining about how bad they are tonight, how bad the refs suck, and how bad Tommy is lol The best stuff is about Markelle's shot:QuoteEven Tommy Heinsolm was shocked by Markelle’s free throw motion. I didn’t think he was actually watching the game until that point.QuoteYeah, Markelle needs to shoot threes
He had a few open shots and just repeatedly passed on them to drive. We don’t need you to drive in those spots, Kelle. We need you to be a floor spacer.
As it stands, Simmons (who barely even considers attempting a jumper) and Fultz do not compliment one another. I simply do not understand why his shot is nonexistent.QuoteDid they get a pop-a-shot champion to work with fultz on his free throw form dear godQuotesurely he's trolling people for trying to correct his form.
wow. I would too. His j was silky before they messed with it.QuoteI’ve seen better form at the state fair arcade
Wait. This is only the end of the 3rd quarter? I thought it was garbage time in the fourth.
I cant believe we've still got a quarter left. Hopefully we see some actual basketball again.
The refs have slowed this game WAY down!
Wait. This is only the end of the 3rd quarter? I thought it was garbage time in the fourth.
I cant believe we've still got a quarter left. Hopefully we see some actual basketball again.
Wait. This is only the end of the 3rd quarter? I thought it was garbage time in the fourth.
I cant believe we've still got a quarter left. Hopefully we see some actual basketball again.
Should we just start these guys in the regular season and rest Kyrie, Gordon and Al until the playoffs? lol
Ugh just woke up. Missed the entire first half.
Is that you trolling Sixers fans over on LibertyBallers? lol I've been getting some enjoyment over how much they're freaking out about this game.
The Sixers should give Korkmaz much more playing time. He's the only guy on their roster that looks like he can give them much needed 3 pt shooting to stretch the floor a little.
I'm rooting for Terry Rozier to pick up a triple double tonight.
15 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists - and almost an entire quarter still to go.
Lets do it T-Roz!!!!
NADER GOES TO THE HOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and one!
NADER GOES TO THE HOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and one!
AIRNADER!
Who will Jahlil Okafor punch in Boston tonight?
Who will Jahlil Okafor punch in Boston tonight?
NADER GOES TO THE HOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and one!
AIRNADER!
EL OH EL
semi for 3 again
Are the Celtics getting guys out of the crowd to suit up?
Are the Celtics getting guys out of the crowd to suit up?
semi for 3 again
16 points for Semi!
Rozier is better than Fultz.
I wonder how long Baynes will be out
Bird reminds me of Delk
ok haters
Tommy just said it
"THis is a very talented team DA has put together. "
Good the game ended ...
CBS played everybody
I was looking for the Water and Towel boys and couple cheerleaders
Wait. This is only the end of the 3rd quarter? I thought it was garbage time in the fourth.
I cant believe we've still got a quarter left. Hopefully we see some actual basketball again.
Should we just start these guys in the regular season and rest Kyrie, Gordon and Al until the playoffs? lol
Two Sixer observations - it'll be interesting to see how Simmons responds once teams try to take away his ability to drive and start leaving him wide open a la Rondo - just daring him to shoot.
And while it's obvious that he knows how to score, I question whether Fultz will develop enough athletically to be a superstar in the league. It's hard to project with someone as young as he is, but it looked to me that as of right now, Smart & Rozier can easily overpower him. Granted both have had a couple of years worth of training as pro's to strengthen themselves but both of these guys their first year were better athletes than Fultz appears to be.
And as far as that foul shot...OMG who taught him that?
The rondo comparison is perfect. The reason Simmons passes so much is he isn't confident in his terrible shot. His ceiling is Lamar odom
The rondo comparison is perfect. The reason Simmons passes so much is he isn't confident in his terrible shot. His ceiling is Lamar odom
Rondo was 6'0 thin and long, Simmons is 6'10 and built like Lebron they are completely different players other than they are pass first and struggle shooting
built like Lebron they are completely different players other than they are pass first and struggle shooting