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Title: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on October 04, 2018, 09:51:57 PM
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Boston Celtics (1-2) at Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0)
Saturday, October 6
7:30 PM ET
Preseason Game #4
TV: NBA-TV, FSO, NBCSB
Quicken Loans Arena

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard
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Terry Rozier vs Collin Sexton

Shooting Guard
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Jaylen Brown vs Rodney Hood

Small Forward
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Marcus Morris vs Cedi Osman 

Power Forward
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Jayson Tatum vs Larry Nance, Jr

Center

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Al Horford vs Tristan Thompson

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BWA (Bench with Attitude)
PJ Dozier
Marcus Georges-Hunt
Nick King
Walt Lemon Jr
Semi Ojeleye
Jeff Roberson
Terry Rozier
Daniel Theis
Brad Wanamaker
Robert Williams
Guerschon Yabusele

Injuries

Jabari Bird (not with team)  out
Kyrie Irving (ribs)  out
Gordon Hayward (back) out

Head Coach
Brad Stevens

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Cavs Reserves
Jordan Clarkson
Bonzie Colson
Sam Dekker
Channing Frye
John Holland
Kyle Korver
Larry Nance, Jr
David Nwaba
Billy Preston
Levi Randolph
Collin Sexton
Kobi Simmons
Isaiah Taylor
Ante Zizic

Injuries
JR Smith (hip) day to day

Head Coach
Tyronn Lue

Game Notes
The Celtics travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers for their 4th and final game of the preseason.  The Cavaliers will play just their second preseason game, having won their first game against the Celtics on Tuesday.  The Celtics will have the final 10 days of the preseason off to work on the weaknesses they saw in their 4 preseason games.

Kyrie Irving, after announcing that he plans to re-sign with the Celtics next summer, will not travel with the team for this game due to sore ribs from hard practices this week.  Gordon Hayward also will not travel to Cleveland due to a sore lower back.  Neither player practiced on Thursday.  I'm going to guess that Rozier starts for Kyrie once again and Marcus Morris starts for Hayward. 

In the first game, the Cavs started George Hill, Rodney Hood, Cedi Osman, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson.  On Saturday morning Tyronn Lue announced that Kevin Love, George Hill, and Kyle Korver will sit out this game.  In addition, Tristan Thompson may or may not play but that decision hasn't been made as yet.  It seems strange to sit out so many players in just the second preseason game, but oh, well. 

The starting lineups here is just as wild guess on my part since he hasn't announced who he will start in the place of Hill, Love and possibly Thompson.  I'm guessing that rookie Collin Sexton will start in place of Hill and possibly Larry Nance in place of Kevin Love.  If Thompson sits out,  former Celtic Ante Zizic may get the start in his place.  Brad Stevens also hinted that he may sit some players besides Kyrie and Hayward so this may still be all wrong. 

Key Matchups

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Jayson Tatum vs Larry Nance, Jr
Jayson Tatum has struggled a bit in the preseason so far and hopefully he can get on track in this last preseason game.  With Love out, Larry Nance may get the start but that's just a guess.  If he does, this will be a matchup of 2 young and promising players.   

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Terry Rozier vs Collin Sexton
With Kyrie out, Rozier should get the start again.  I'm guessing he is going to be matched up with Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton, who will be looking to show what he can do in just his second game as a Cavalier.   Rozier's dad will be in the stands to watch his son play basketball in person for the first time.  Terry will want to put on a good showing for him. 

Keys to the Game

Chemistry - Jaylen Brown said that the team needs to build chemistry and rhythm.  He also mentioned that they have several players who do the same things and nobody wants to step on the others' toes.   They need to figure out their roles and work to make those roles mesh. 

Run the Offense - This goes along with building chemistry.  They need to run the offense and not just run down and toss up 3 pointers.  They need to move the ball and find the open man.  They need to avoid playing hero ball and play team ball.  Their 3 point shooting has been atrocious so far and they need to figure out how to either hit those shots or stop taking them. 

Defense
- The Celtics have shown flashes of playing good defense but we haven't yet seen that lock down team defense that kept the Celtics at the top of the league on defense all last season.  They need to work harder on team and individual defense.  Their defense last season is what made this team so good.  That has to be a priority in these last days before the season. 

Rebounds - The Celtics were out-rebounded in games 1 and 3 and lost and they won the rebounding battle and the game in the second game.  Rebounding takes work and effort and the Celtics need to put out that effort and beat the Cavs to rebounds on both ends of the court if they hope to win this game. 

NO INJURIES - This pretty much is obvious.  After having to play through losing several key players last season,  the Celtics need to stay healthy.  This is just the preseason and we want all of our players to be healthy going into the regular season.  Play hard and play good, but don't get hurt!! 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: jambr380 on October 04, 2018, 09:58:48 PM
Please let's do better this game! Great job, FLC and go Cs!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on October 04, 2018, 10:06:14 PM
TP to jambr380 for being the first to post in the game thread!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!! 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: hpantazo on October 04, 2018, 10:11:41 PM
Let's go Celtics!! I hope they look decent in this last preseason game!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: hwangjini_1 on October 04, 2018, 10:19:55 PM
Third! On the starting team this time.

Thanks for the thread flc. And I love the teddy bears, are those your own?  ;D

Time for the Celtics to shine and win. 

Goooooooooooooooooooo Celtics!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 04, 2018, 10:22:19 PM
RWill for 20 mins! Or at least I hope

Let's see a better effort this time round
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: smokeablount on October 04, 2018, 10:28:36 PM
Starter!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: liam on October 04, 2018, 11:00:57 PM
Last preseason game for The Celtics! Go Celtics....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 05, 2018, 03:48:49 AM
ty 4 the thread. heads up, title has wrong date.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: Surferdad on October 05, 2018, 06:44:37 AM
8th, regular rotation guy.

JR Smith is still on this team.  Not sure if this is funny or sad.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/5/18
Post by: nickagneta on October 05, 2018, 07:13:37 AM
ty 4 the thread. heads up, title has wrong date.
I took care of it.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on October 06, 2018, 07:17:02 AM
Rozier's dad will be in the stands to watch his son in person for the "first time?"  Seriously? Where has he been?

Put on a show Scary Terry!

Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jambr380 on October 06, 2018, 07:26:08 AM
Rozier's dad will be in the stands to watch his son in person for the "first time?"  Seriously? Where has he been?

Put on a show Scary Terry!

I had an inkling, but after a quick search, I see that he has spent the last 15 years in jail (involuntary manslaughter), along  23 of the last 25 years. Sounds like Terry doesn’t really even know his dad that well, but wants a relationship with him; he has even bought him a house in Youngstownand helped him get a job. Geesh, Terry really does seem like a good guy!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/terry-rozier-sr-watch-son-celtics-point-guard-terry-rozier-play-person-first-time-release-prison-010858082.html (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/terry-rozier-sr-watch-son-celtics-point-guard-terry-rozier-play-person-first-time-release-prison-010858082.html)
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: smokeablount on October 06, 2018, 08:25:10 AM
So Kyrie and Hayward won't be traveling to Cleveland?*

*Seen on another thread reported by CelticsElite but wanted to share here.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:35:30 AM
So Kyrie and Hayward won't be traveling to Cleveland?*

*Seen on another thread reported by CelticsElite but wanted to share here.

Brad figures our best chance of winning is a repeat of the ECF (but without Lebron)
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on October 06, 2018, 11:20:39 AM
Rozier's dad will be in the stands to watch his son in person for the "first time?"  Seriously? Where has he been?

Put on a show Scary Terry!

I had an inkling, but after a quick search, I see that he has spent the last 15 years in jail (involuntary manslaughter), along  23 of the last 25 years. Sounds like Terry doesn’t really even know his dad that well, but wants a relationship with him; he has even bought him a house in Youngstownand helped him get a job. Geesh, Terry really does seem like a good guy!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/terry-rozier-sr-watch-son-celtics-point-guard-terry-rozier-play-person-first-time-release-prison-010858082.html (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/terry-rozier-sr-watch-son-celtics-point-guard-terry-rozier-play-person-first-time-release-prison-010858082.html)

Thanks for the research. Good story. TP.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on October 06, 2018, 11:50:33 AM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hpantazo on October 06, 2018, 12:03:30 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 06, 2018, 12:48:46 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.

Nothing new for CBS, if GH and Ky played it would have been a few mins away. This is usually the deep bench game every season. Get to see more Rob, hopefully.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: nickagneta on October 06, 2018, 12:50:21 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.
Well, since Boston already has 15 guaranteed contracts on the main roster and 2 two-way players signed, there really is no competition for any last roster spot.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 05:03:52 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.

Nothing new for CBS, if GH and Ky played it would have been a few mins away. This is usually the deep bench game every season. Get to see more Rob, hopefully.

Let Robert Williams run wild!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 06, 2018, 05:44:22 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.

Nothing new for CBS, if GH and Ky played it would have been a few mins away. This is usually the deep bench game every season. Get to see more Rob, hopefully.

Let Robert Williams run wild!

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Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 05:57:46 PM
I would also like to see some aggression out of Tatum tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Chris22 on October 06, 2018, 06:30:01 PM
Where can I live stream the game online?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: nickagneta on October 06, 2018, 06:31:16 PM
Sorry guys but I won't be able to watch the C's tonight. It's Red Sox -Yankees in the playoffs. That's more important. But keep up the good scouting stuff as I can read it later.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 06, 2018, 06:44:47 PM
Where can I live stream the game online?
Try reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nbastreams

Just make sure to be relatively careful and not download something
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on October 06, 2018, 06:49:18 PM
Sorry guys but I won't be able to watch the C's tonight. It's Red Sox -Yankees in the playoffs. That's more important. But keep up the good scouting stuff as I can read it later.

That's what DVRs are for.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on October 06, 2018, 06:50:01 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.

Nothing new for CBS, if GH and Ky played it would have been a few mins away. This is usually the deep bench game every season. Get to see more Rob, hopefully.

Let Robert Williams run wild!

One thing I am looking forward to watching with regard to Williams is his quick jump ability.  Thinking about 20yo defensive 6'10" guys -- comparing Perk and Williams it's a stark difference in terms of the need to gather and leap (Perk) v. just leap (Rob).  Hope he continues to show well in the final pre-season game.  Maybe translates into some early season minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 06, 2018, 06:51:47 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.

Nothing new for CBS, if GH and Ky played it would have been a few mins away. This is usually the deep bench game every season. Get to see more Rob, hopefully.

Let Robert Williams run wild!

One thing I am looking forward to watching with regard to Williams is his quick jump ability.  Thinking about 20yo defensive 6'10" guys -- comparing Perk and Williams it's a stark difference in terms of the need to gather and leap (Perk) v. just leap (Rob).  Hope he continues to show well in the final pre-season game.  Maybe translates into some early season minutes.
That’s a good distinction to make. Williams can fly without even thinking it seems
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on October 06, 2018, 06:52:28 PM
Isn't it amazing how good the C's starting lineup looks without Kyrie and GH?   ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:16:40 PM
Head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that guard George Hill, forward Kevin Love, and guard Kyle Korver won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

No Hill, Love or Korver, no Kyrie and Hayward. So we don't get a legit dress rehearsal half for the starting 5 before the opener. Instead we get the final tryouts for the last few roster spots tonight.

Nothing new for CBS, if GH and Ky played it would have been a few mins away. This is usually the deep bench game every season. Get to see more Rob, hopefully.

Let Robert Williams run wild!

One thing I am looking forward to watching with regard to Williams is his quick jump ability.  Thinking about 20yo defensive 6'10" guys -- comparing Perk and Williams it's a stark difference in terms of the need to gather and leap (Perk) v. just leap (Rob).  Hope he continues to show well in the final pre-season game.  Maybe translates into some early season minutes.

Yeah, no gather just up. Reggie Lewis had that, he'd just pop up even off the dribble.... Quick ups are a major advantage for an NBA player.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 07:38:39 PM
I really hope we make a better showing of tonight's game than the last 3.

So far this preseason, we've stunk.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 06, 2018, 07:41:38 PM
I really hope we make a better showing of tonight's game than the last 3.

So far this preseason, we've stunk.

i ve been disappointed as well.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 07:43:40 PM
Was Sexton a shooter in college? His shot looks good thus far.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 07:44:51 PM
Ugh, enough ball-hogging, Rozier! You dribbled the entire time and didn't pass once before shooting!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 07:46:03 PM
Ugh, enough ball-hogging, Rozier! You dribbled the entire time and didn't pass once before shooting!

he's doing a Kyrie impression. He's not good enough to do that yet.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 07:46:29 PM
We're getting good looks, so it's fine.  But Tatum's been way off in preseason.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:51:36 PM
The Celtics shooting 21% so far...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 07:55:35 PM
8 shots already for Rozier. I'm really hoping this isn't contract year Terry coming out.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:55:49 PM
Celtics are getting out worked again...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 07:56:02 PM
JR Smith just shoved one of the refs
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:56:05 PM
8 shots already for Rozier. I'm really hoping this isn't contract year Terry coming out.

Scary indeed...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 07:56:26 PM
JR Smith just shoved one of the refs

yep two hand push of a ref, that needs to be an ejection
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: CelticSooner on October 06, 2018, 07:56:30 PM
I love that from Smart. JR is a punk.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:57:12 PM
I would do a pay per-view of Smart vs JR Smith..
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 07:57:27 PM
J.R. is such a dirty player. Can't wait til his pothead arse is out of the league. Such a Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline..

And I love how the Cavs announcers are trying to pin this on Smart lol  ::) Smart "escalated" this situation, per the Cavs announcers, even though it was clearly J.R. who "escalated" the entire situation with that shove to Baynes.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 07:57:35 PM
I love that from Smart. JR is a punk.

JR is the biggest freaking punk in the NBA
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:58:29 PM
Maybe this gets the Celtics fired up!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 07:58:34 PM
I love that Smart has his bigs back. First JR pushes Horford. Smart goes nuts. Now, JR goes after Baynes. Smart doesn't let anyone Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. with his big men..

God I love Smart.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: RJ87 on October 06, 2018, 07:59:03 PM
Smart escalated the issue. Ejection was deserved.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 07:59:06 PM
JR Smith needs to be ejected for shoving the ref....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 07:59:32 PM
Smart escalated the issue. Ejection was deserved.

yeah Smart came out of nowhere and just banged Smith.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 07:59:37 PM
Smith backed off the entire time and has the audacity to act like Smart is all talk? Such a piece of Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. and fake tough guy.  He only takes cheap shots, but in a fair fight he counts on the officials getting between them
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 07:59:42 PM
Cavs announcers sound like a couple of bums talking in a bar somewhere.... Just mumbling away...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 07:59:43 PM
How the hell does Smart get ejected but Smith, who started the entire thing, gets nothing?

Lol NBA officiating is such a joke. That makes no sense whatsoever. He pushed an effing ref and Baynes, for crying out loud.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 08:00:26 PM
How the hell does Smart get ejected but Smith, who started the entire thing, gets nothing?

Lol NBA officiating is such a joke. That makes no sense whatsoever. He pushed an effing ref and Baynes, for crying out loud.

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Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:00:32 PM
JR Smith didn't get tossed.....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 08:00:43 PM
Hope that doesn't lead to a suspension for Smart.

Cavs announcers sound like a couple of bums talking in a bar somewhere.... Just mumbling away...

Worst commentators in the league, or at least top 3.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Chris22 on October 06, 2018, 08:00:53 PM
No much of a fight. Baynes pinned JR's arm and spun him around. lol
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:01:04 PM
So I guess you can shove a ref with both hands now?
smh
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 08:01:11 PM
Put Mook in and have him DECK JR.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:01:13 PM
How the hell does Smart get ejected but Smith, who started the entire thing, gets nothing?

Lol NBA officiating is such a joke. That makes no sense whatsoever. He pushed an effing ref and Baynes, for crying out loud.

Somehow, the refs let Smith get away with murder. I hope our guys take it into their own hands, the refs have shown a continued refusal to actually discipline Smith
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:01:19 PM
Where's Greg Kite when we need him...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:01:34 PM
Put Mook in and have him DECK JR.

Bring in ex-boxer Yabusele
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 08:02:12 PM
Hope that doesn't lead to a suspension for Smart.

Cavs announcers sound like a couple of bums talking in a bar somewhere.... Just mumbling away...

Worst commentators in the league, or at least top 3.

Cavs, Rockets, and Hawks are all terrible.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:03:05 PM
JR is just a tired old goon....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: CelticSooner on October 06, 2018, 08:03:42 PM
Put Mook in and have him DECK JR.

Need to resign Darko to finish him off with an axe kick
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:04:47 PM
even though lebron is gone, I still dislike the cavs
smith, TT, Nance are some of my least fav players
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:05:34 PM
Smart should've at least got his monies worth on JR....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:05:40 PM
even though lebron is gone, I still dislike the cavs

JR Smith is easily the least likable player in the league
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on October 06, 2018, 08:06:19 PM
Smart escalated the issue. Ejection was deserved.

Definitely! During the regular season, Smart should control the need to get physical.  Posture, get p---ed, get in someone's space, but you don't push a guy in the back after the initial incident or you'll get rejected.  Not worth it.   
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 08:06:40 PM
Put Mook in and have him DECK JR.

Need to resign Darko to finish him off with an axe kick

Ha, I actually thought about Darko as a bench hitman we could re-sign after that comment too.  Though I was thinking a Rambis-like clothesline, I won't argue against an axe kick.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:06:50 PM
even though lebron is gone, I still dislike the cavs

JR Smith is easily the least likable player in the league

Easily... we'll always have his finals highlight from last year game one of the finals.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 08:08:46 PM
We're getting great shots but we're just ice cold.  I'm not too concerned.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:09:03 PM
Why does Semi keep shooting a shot he can't make?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 08:09:37 PM
Semi's shot has somehow gotten uglier. It's like he's launching it from his right shoulder.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 08:10:20 PM
Why does Semi keep shooting a shot he can't make?

because sometimes he makes them!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 08:10:43 PM
Good Lord, Wanamaker.  ::)

This has been a fairly forgettable preseason thus far.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:10:55 PM
Why does Semi keep shooting a shot he can't make?

because sometimes he makes them!

figures...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:14:14 PM
These last 2-3 games most of our starters have looked pretty bad.  I know it is pre-season, but man, we just look lifeless. 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:15:01 PM
I wish Williams would get some run with Horford on the floor...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:15:48 PM
I wish Williams would get some run with Horford on the floor...

yeah if we are going to look bad either way, just play Williams a lot to get him in better shape
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: mr. dee on October 06, 2018, 08:16:06 PM
Wanamaker just looks like he doesn't belong in the NBA. Now I miss Larkin.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:16:18 PM
I wish Williams would get some run with Horford on the floor...

yeah if we are going to look bad either way, just play Williams a lot to get him in better shape

Absolutely...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: CelticSooner on October 06, 2018, 08:21:23 PM
I honestly don't know what to expect in the first game. Feels like the C's will indeed start the season out slow.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:21:39 PM
9% from 3 for The Celtics says it all...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on October 06, 2018, 08:21:52 PM
Two remarkably ugly games against Cavs.  Not much better v. Charlotte.  Not at all what I was expecting this pre-season.  Thought I'd at least see glimpses.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 08:23:32 PM
Two remarkably ugly games against Cavs.  Not much better v. Charlotte.  Not at all what I was expecting this pre-season.  Thought I'd at least see glimpses.

We look like poo.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:23:58 PM
Two remarkably ugly games against Cavs.  Not much better v. Charlotte.  Not at all what I was expecting this pre-season.  Thought I'd at least see glimpses.

Yeah we are seeing nothing from our guys in pre season at all. 

Tatum getting embarrassed by decker right there...geez
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:24:36 PM
when is the 1st real game?  a week from now?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 08:25:11 PM
Yet another terrible preseason showing. While I know we've had a lot of our main guys only playing minimal minutes or sitting games out, it is still concerning how lethargic we've looked in the preseason. I'm a little afraid how slow we might start the season, especially starting the first two games against Philly and Toronto.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:25:50 PM
THAT'S a tech, but shoving Baynes isn't? ???
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:27:26 PM
At least Theis has looked good. Him coming back is an underrated aspect of this summer
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:28:53 PM
3 point shooting down to 7%...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 08:29:05 PM
Liking this Sexton kid thus far.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on October 06, 2018, 08:29:53 PM
3 point shooting down to 7%...

Is Semi the only one with a make?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:30:33 PM
3 point shooting down to 7%...

Is Semi the only one with a make?

YES>>>
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 08:30:36 PM
Liking this Sexton kid thus far.

i know he has played well..
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 08:31:48 PM
Would've thought that they would've came out with more fire after such an uninspired performance the other night. Apparently Brad didn't rip them enough. This has been embarrassing thus far.

We look terrible on both sides of the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:31:53 PM
TATUm just missed the T.....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 08:34:32 PM
When Brown and Tatum are being outscored by Dekker and Osman, something ain't right.  Abysmal showing.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Rosco917 on October 06, 2018, 08:36:30 PM
Brown is too easy to get off the floor on D. Being athletic alone isn't going to cut in on defense in he NBA.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: csfansince60s on October 06, 2018, 08:36:59 PM
This TOO PAINFUL To WATCH.

Sox/Yanks, college football good games.

Will check back later.

Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:37:58 PM
Brown is too easy to get off the floor on D. Being athletic alone isn't going to cut in on defense in he NBA.

The D isn't good but the O is horrible... 32% from the field and 7% from 3 is not winning you any games ever....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Rosco917 on October 06, 2018, 08:42:02 PM
A pathetic half of basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:42:26 PM
It's not a good night for Boston sports tonight, so far...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Mike Pemulis on October 06, 2018, 08:43:27 PM
It's halftime. Just relaxed in my mancave. Unrelated question that's not worth a thread... Could Seattle host the All Star game the way they hosted the Warriors Kings game?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:44:35 PM
It's halftime. Just relaxed in my mancave. Unrelated question that's not worth a thread... Could Seattle host the All Star game the way they hosted the Warriors Kings game?

They could. Didn't they have it in New Orleans and in Vegas one year too?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 08:45:46 PM
The Celtics are averaging like 20 points a quarter.... I thought the offense would be good.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Mike Pemulis on October 06, 2018, 08:49:56 PM
Yeah but I think the Pelicans were a team then but obviously there's no Vegas team. It'd be a good way to keep the NBA linked to the city. Bummer to hear it's unlikely they get a team. Especially if they get the NHL team (seems likely).
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: apc on October 06, 2018, 08:56:48 PM
I’m worried.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 08:59:23 PM
What the heck is wrong with Tatum? 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Roy H. on October 06, 2018, 08:59:58 PM
I’m worried.

I'm not.  It's an 82 game season, which we haven't even started yet.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Mike Pemulis on October 06, 2018, 09:00:40 PM
No ones had their head in the game since Smart was tossed.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:00:47 PM
I’m worried.

Hard to worry in preseason...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:01:34 PM
I'd like to see Williams on Preston...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 06, 2018, 09:03:59 PM
Why does Semi keep shooting a shot he can't make?

to torture us
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 09:04:51 PM
How much of this can be attributed to our wacky, front-loaded preseason? What did we have, 2 days of practices before the first game, with like 10 games after this game until opening night?

I imagine we’ll look quite a bit better after having more practice time.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 09:08:05 PM
Hey! It looked like we knew how to play basketball for a whole 30 seconds there!

Everything's coming up Millhouse
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hwangjini_1 on October 06, 2018, 09:08:27 PM
ha, since baynes was angry the celtics seem to care.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 09:11:13 PM
How much of this can be attributed to our wacky, front-loaded preseason? What did we have, 2 days of practices before the first game, with like 10 games after this game until opening night?

I imagine we’ll look quite a bit better after having more practice time.

Cavs announcer actually just said something interesting: “You know what I’ve noticed in these two games with Boston - they’re doing a lot of one-on-one stuff. That’s not like them.”

I think that gets into a lot of what I was saying about practice above.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on October 06, 2018, 09:13:42 PM
Could be the most frustrating pre-season game I've ever seen.

Yay. Rob.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: positivitize on October 06, 2018, 09:17:52 PM
Williams blocks 3 pointers fairly frequently. That's a cool quality in a center.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:18:06 PM
Robert Williams is already making his present felt.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:18:52 PM
Williams blocks 3 pointers fairly frequently. That's a cool quality in a center.

Deflects and alters a bunch of shots too.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on October 06, 2018, 09:22:18 PM
Haven't been able to watch the game, is Tatum still taking 2006 Kobe shots?
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
That was a great pass by Williams to find Yabu in the corner.  Good awareness.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:23:39 PM
Robert Williams with the finish!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: mr. dee on October 06, 2018, 09:24:39 PM
Yabu and Rob seems to be the only silver lining in this terrible preseason.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 09:27:08 PM
Our transition defense has been nonexistent.

Not sure I can tolerate watching the 4th.  I sure hope the C's put together a better effort than this on Oct 16.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Mike Pemulis on October 06, 2018, 09:28:22 PM
President Stevens is experimenting. The outcome hasn't looked great but like Ryan gosling said we've gotta fail down here... so we don't fail... up there
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:29:55 PM
I like Lemon!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 06, 2018, 09:32:43 PM
I like Lemon!
So do I! Probably like him more than Wanamaker so far
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:33:25 PM
I like Lemon!
So do I! Probably like him more than Wanamaker so far

He plays harder than Wanamaker...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 06, 2018, 09:33:53 PM
THE BEAR!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on October 06, 2018, 09:35:01 PM
I was switching back and forth from Sox game to the DVR. Celtics look awful. Wannamaker is terrible. Nobody can make a shot. I hope Smart isn't suspended after the ruckus. They aren't even in the same league as the Lebron-less Cavs. I hope this is just a trick to make all teams feel confident for when we actually start playing. Sixers are dominating the preseason and we are totally lost even Tatum can't hit a shot. I can't watch anymore unfortunately - delete- was hoping to see some Robert Williams but I can't take this pain anymore.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on October 06, 2018, 09:38:19 PM
Semi just dribbled directly towards a stationary Cavs player and lost the dribble.  Not sure what that was about.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Rosco917 on October 06, 2018, 09:40:25 PM
Wannamaker, and Yabu are terrible. Lemon can play, he should definitely make this team. 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Rosco917 on October 06, 2018, 09:41:16 PM
Semi just dribbled directly towards a stationary Cavs player and lost the dribble.  Not sure what that was about.


I just said the same thing!
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Rosco917 on October 06, 2018, 09:48:40 PM
I feel like all the Celtics realize they'll have to defer to Kyrie on offense.

With Hayward, not himself yet... there may be a few players auditioning for the available second banana role. 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on October 06, 2018, 09:50:48 PM
Another awful performance.  Basically an unwatchable game.  I haven’t seen this from a BS team since he has been here. 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 06, 2018, 09:53:26 PM
Williams with another good block.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 06, 2018, 09:59:44 PM
Williams with another good block.
He might actually be in contention for some minutes in 2018 (as in early season). Lots of folks thought he was destined for Maine, but he can play.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on October 06, 2018, 10:10:20 PM
Call me deluded but I'm still not worried.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: blink on October 06, 2018, 10:10:42 PM
well I missed the 2nd half with a meeting, but it sounds like we looked just as bad.
I don't mind experimenting in the preseason, but what I want to see is at least some effort and seriousness about playing well.   Tatum and Brown especially...Brown has been better in preseason than Tatum.  JT has gotten burned a lot on D and hasn't gotten been very good shooting the ball either.

and yes I know it probably doesn't matter...
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: mainevent on October 06, 2018, 10:24:37 PM
Wannamaker and semi are bums.  I have Lemon on the big team full time, but the entire team sucked this whole pre-season.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 06, 2018, 10:47:16 PM
Another winning performance by our preanointed champs.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: slamtheking on October 06, 2018, 10:48:31 PM
horrible game and effort.  can't understand the need to rush the team into games with minimal practice time and these games seem to provide a solid reason why practice should come before any games are played.

Al looked ok but the rest of the team was hot garbage. 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on October 06, 2018, 10:50:02 PM
I'm a bit annoyed at how tentative they look. They all look like they are over-thinking every move, every cut, and every shot. They look a step slow and indecisive as a result.

But that is par for the course under Coach Brad Stevens in the early season. They are trying to keep up with his mind. They are learning how to play the game at a high level. They are un-teaching bad habits and teaching championship habits.

That takes time. I do like how much Tatum and Brown are shooting. I think this team will be at its best behind those two and Kyrie, with Hayward and Horford facilitating.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 06, 2018, 11:29:52 PM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the pedal on the gas.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the Finals.

Also a huge fan of Smart's action towards JR Smith.  He was there for all our battles with CLE and witness to JR injuring Crowder.  Every championship team has one or two dirt dogs that will back up their teammates, and Smart "swears on his mama" that he'll back up that gesture intended for JR as he got booted. 

Smart was born for the NBA of the 80s and early 90s.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 06, 2018, 11:34:30 PM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the gas on the pedal.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the Finals.

Also a huge fan of Smart's action towards JR Smith.  He was there for all our battles with CLE and witness to JR injuring Crowder.  Every championship team has one or two dirt dogs that will back up their teammates, and Smart "swears on his mama" that he'll back up that gesture intended for JR as he got booted. 

Smart was born for the NBA of the 80s and early 90s.
Agree completely. Particularly about the Smart thing.

I think after this, the Horford push in the Playoffs and what he did to Crowder, Smart (and maybe Mook) will be hunting JR next time we play them. Or at least I hope so. Times like this is where I wish we had James 'Bloodsport' Johnson
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: apc on October 06, 2018, 11:42:27 PM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the pedal on the gas.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the
I wish I could share you’re confidence, not over reacting, but I was expecting much more from the team.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 06, 2018, 11:51:54 PM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the pedal on the gas.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the
I wish I could share you’re confidence, not over reacting, but I was expecting much more from the team.

Respect your concern, though I have the benefit of not watching these games and assumed we'd take a while to get motivated, reincorporate Hayward, etc..  No need to worry -- if we miss the Finals, you can have all of my and gouki's TPs.  That's now in writing.  :)
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: konkmv on October 07, 2018, 12:03:17 AM
1 it's preseason
2 the team with irwing hayward must learn to play together... must see wich lineups are suitable and find its ballance..
3 in danny and brad i trust
4 calm down the celtics will reach the finals
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: jpotter33 on October 07, 2018, 12:10:40 AM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the pedal on the gas.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the
I wish I could share you’re confidence, not over reacting, but I was expecting much more from the team.

Respect your concern, though I have the benefit of not watching these games and assumed we'd take a while to get motivated, reincorporate Hayward, etc..  No need to worry -- if we miss the Finals, you can have all of my and gouki's TPs.  That's now in writing.  :)

Good to have you back, Tar. Thought you might have locked yourself away and became a recluse after Kyrie’s announcement the other night. 😬
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 07, 2018, 01:17:43 AM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the pedal on the gas.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the
I wish I could share you’re confidence, not over reacting, but I was expecting much more from the team.

Respect your concern, though I have the benefit of not watching these games and assumed we'd take a while to get motivated, reincorporate Hayward, etc..  No need to worry -- if we miss the Finals, you can have all of my and gouki's TPs.  That's now in writing.  :)
After gambling all my TP’s on game 7 against the Cavs I can’t cosign this offer ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SparzWizard on October 07, 2018, 01:24:36 AM
Sucks if Marcus Smart gets suspended in the season opener.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: SparzWizard on October 07, 2018, 01:25:42 AM
Not worried about the outcome of these preseason games.  We're a highly talented and young team that will need to learn how to keep the gas on the pedal.  But when it matters most, I'd bet all my TPs that we'll punch our ticket to the Finals.

Also a huge fan of Smart's action towards JR Smith.  He was there for all our battles with CLE and witness to JR injuring Crowder.  Every championship team has one or two dirt dogs that will back up their teammates, and Smart "swears on his mama" that he'll back up that gesture intended for JR as he got booted. 

Smart was born for the NBA of the 80s and early 90s.
Agree completely. Particularly about the Smart thing.

I think after this, the Horford push in the Playoffs and what he did to Crowder, Smart (and maybe Mook) will be hunting JR next time we play them. Or at least I hope so. Times like this is where I wish we had James 'Bloodsport' Johnson

Wouldn't mind watching Smart deck or clothesline JR "blindface" Smith. Hate that foo.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: tenn_smoothie on October 07, 2018, 01:44:11 AM
What ???

I just watched the replay of Smart & JR Thug - Smith blatantly pushed the official. How is he not ejected, fined and suspended? Thought that was automatic.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: liam on October 07, 2018, 01:47:01 AM
What ???

I just watched the replay of Smart & JR Thug - Smith blatantly pushed the official. How is he not ejected, fined and suspended? Thought that was automatic.

Not for JR!

But JRs game one of the finals is what drove LeBron out of town.....
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: CelticsElite on October 07, 2018, 02:52:16 AM
What a brutal day for Boston sports

-sox lose to yanks

-celtics lose to cavs

- Connor Mcgregor the Irish warrior loses the big fight. He's Irish so it counts as Boston lol
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: gouki88 on October 07, 2018, 03:31:09 AM
What a brutal day for Boston sports

-sox lose to yanks

-celtics lose to cavs

- Connor Mcgregor the Irish warrior loses the big fight. He's Irish so it counts as Boston lol
So glad to see McGregor lose, lol. Guys a chump who endangered women with his legitimately criminal antics with the bus incident.

Sad to see Khabib act that way, but oh so happy to see McGregor dominated
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: Celtics4ever on October 07, 2018, 07:21:34 AM
I can see guys dogging it and slacking in the preseason, as they are not real games.   The real concern I have is guys shots vanishing and inability to make shots.   Generally, you can shoot or you cannot.   Right now some of our guys look like they did not pick up a basketball this summer and their shots look off.

I think we will be fine, but the shooting has been horrible.   I know guys are trying to play themselves into shape but when your in contention you need every edge you can get.  I think our talent will pan out and we will be fine.   But I can't help thinking some of our guys went into summer with big heads and thinking we are going cruise through the season.   The reality every team is going to be gunning for us and we have a big target on our back.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: mef730 on October 07, 2018, 04:45:30 PM
First third of the season is going to be preseason for these guys as they learn to play together.

Don't make any plans for the first week in June. You'll have some games to watch.

Mike
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: JBcat on October 07, 2018, 05:05:25 PM
I can see guys dogging it and slacking in the preseason, as they are not real games.   The real concern I have is guys shots vanishing and inability to make shots.   Generally, you can shoot or you cannot.   Right now some of our guys look like they did not pick up a basketball this summer and their shots look off.

I think we will be fine, but the shooting has been horrible.   I know guys are trying to play themselves into shape but when your in contention you need every edge you can get.  I think our talent will pan out and we will be fine.   But I can't help thinking some of our guys went into summer with big heads and thinking we are going cruise through the season.   The reality every team is going to be gunning for us and we have a big target on our back.

To me Tatum really looks off 14 for 44 from the field for all 4 games. Ouch.  Brown just a little better 18 out of 43.  Irving and Rozier when they have played both seem fine, Horford too. 

With Hayward looking rusty and both Tatum and Brown off the wings are kind of dragging the team down, then you add Irving missing the last 2 games.  Our overall 3 point shooting has been horrible.  We will be fine once our wings get back to playing at their normal level, hopefully.
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: footey on October 07, 2018, 05:10:47 PM
Hugely disappointed with our preseason play. Pathetic really. Lack of purpose, teamwork, defense, rebounding. Tatum looks awful. All the talk get to his head? Cleveland dominates us more without Lebron. Or 3 other starters.

Don’t recall a preseason so dreadful. Can’t blame it on lack of chemistry.  See 07/08 Celtics. They got it right away.

NBA finals? We’re not even playing at a level that makes the playoffs.

Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: JBcat on October 07, 2018, 05:25:25 PM
Hugely disappointed with our preseason play. Pathetic really. Lack of purpose, teamwork, defense, rebounding. Tatum looks awful. All the talk get to his head? Cleveland dominates us more without Lebron. Or 3 other starters.

Don’t recall a preseason so dreadful. Can’t blame it on lack of chemistry.  See 07/08 Celtics. They got it right away.

NBA finals? We’re not even playing at a level that makes the playoffs.

I actually think the teamwork looks ok.  They just can’t buy a bucket out there. Lol  I think the 07-08 Celtics were 4 and 3 in preseason so it wasn’t until the regular season really that they started dominating. 

I’m hoping with all this practice time now until the regular season starts they can tighten up the D and the rotations. 
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: satch on October 07, 2018, 05:28:26 PM
Just not making shots. Will go as far as the 3 pointer will take them
Title: Re: Celtics (1-2) at Cavs (1-0) Preseason Game #4 10/6/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on October 08, 2018, 06:53:23 AM
They can right the ship with an opening night win vs Philly. I am real worried about this one though as we have looked horrible and Philly has been dominating along with Fultz playing real well. The last thing I want is a Philly win and Embid talking trash until the next meeting. I don't mind losing in preseason but I kind of want to see some improvement from game to game. I didn't see any improvement from game 1 to game 4. We were pretty much dominated by Charlotte and then by the Cavs? Seriously with our history against the Cavs we can't make a statement? Cedi freaking Osman? Rookie PG dominates us? We seem to just chuck 3's and nobody is hitting any. Wannamaker makes me really miss Larkin. I think his new name should be WannaLarkin.