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Title: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 06, 2018, 03:13:25 PM
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Boston Celtics (6-4) at Phoenix Suns (2-8)
Thursday, November 8, 2018
9:00 PM EST
Regular Season Game #11, Road Game #7
TV: NBCSB, FSA
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, AZ Sports 98.7
Talking Stick Resort Arena

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Probable Starters
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PG: Kyrie Irving........... SG: Jaylen Brown
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C:  Al Horford
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SF:  Gordon Hayward ........... PF: Jayson Tatum

Celtics Reserves

Terry Rozier
Marcus Morris
Marcus Smart
Aron Baynes
Guerschon Yabusele
Semi Ojeleye
Brad Wanamaker
Robert Williams

Injuries
Jabari Bird
Daniel Theis

Two Way Players
Walt Lemon, Jr.
P. J. Dozier

Head Coach

Brad Stevens

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Probable Starters
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PG: Isaiah Canaan.......... SG: Devin Booker
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C: DeAndre Ayton
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SF: Trevor Ariza  ...........  PF: Ryan Anderson

Suns Reserves

Elie Okobo
T. J. Warren
Josh Jackson
De'Anthony Melton
Troy Daniels
Mikal Bridges
Davon Reed
Rashaun Holmes
Jamal Crawford
Dragan Bender

Injuries
 

Two Way Players
George King

Head Coach
Igor Kokoskov

Game Notes

The Celtics continue their journey on their five game road trip as they take on the Phoenix Suns. Boston is coming off two tough defeats and will look to turn things around against the lowly Suns. This will be the last game of a five game homestand for Phoenix where they have lost 3 of their last 4 losing those three game by an average of just under 20 points per game. Their lone win was a 2 point win versus Memphis.

Phoenix is currently the 2nd worst team in the league and have the worst point differential in the league. The Suns made some strange acquisitions this offseason drafting DeAndre Ayton #1 and trading for rookie Mikal Bridges to add them to last year's draft pick Josh Jackson. But rather than committing to the youth movement, Phoenix traded for or signed some mid level veteran talent in Ryan Anderson, Trevor Ariza, and Jamal Crawford. The combo just hadn't worked out for Phoenix. The dysfunction that exists in the Phoenix front office and coaching has definitely found it's way to the NBA court.

Of course, Phoenix is led by their remarkable young SG, Devin Booker, who two years ago hung 70 points on the Celtics in what was a blowout loss until the Suns, correct that, Booker, made the score look like the game was closer than it really was. Booker is doing everything for Phoenix this year, apart from playing defense. He is putting up 24.9 points, 6 assists and 4.3 assists per game. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart will have their hands full trying to contain Booker.

Also looking good on this terrible Suns team are rookies Ayton and Bridges. Ayton is looking like he will be a force under the basket for the Suns for years to come as he is already their second leading scorer at 15.9 points per game and is far and away their best rebounder with 10.9 rebounds per game. Meanwhile T. J. Warren and Mikal Bridges are giving good production for Phoenix from their small forward position.

The Celtics should rack up a win tonight if they continue their hot three point shooting they have had over the last three games, as they are shooting 39.1% from deep and their league best defense. The Celtics have great matchups at PG with Kyrie Irving and PF with Jayson Tatum and Marcus Morris. And if Al Horford can draw Ayton out of the paint, the Celtics may finally be able to get some points inside the paint with drives to the basket. Also look for a lot of drive and dish offense to wide open three point shooters. The Suns defense is just awful. Here's hoping for a nice easy Boston blowout.




 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 04:24:06 PM
Looking forward to seeing them get back on track against Phoenix (and looking forward to seeing Ayton play as well).
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 04:24:33 PM
I predict a win, but not an easy one.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 04:55:22 PM
TP to ozgod for being the first to post in the game thread.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 05:06:10 PM
TP to ozgod for being the first to post in the game thread.

Yay my first!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 05:29:07 PM
This should be an easy win so that means it will be a real battle. How many will Booker score? Will he outscore Murray from the other night?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 06:15:32 PM
Hoping the Jays have big games tonight.  I guess more importantly, hoping Terry plays well — can’t hurt the trade value for Terry to show up tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Birdman on November 08, 2018, 06:26:19 PM
Easy win please!!! and dont let Booker score 70 again
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 07:24:01 PM
TP to ozgod for being the first to post in the game thread.

Yay my first!  ;D
Your first first  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2018, 07:26:46 PM
Nick 

A big ol Gomer Pyle

Thank Y Thank Ya Thank Ya. ....for the thread !  TP
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2018, 07:27:49 PM
I predict a win, but not an easy one.

nothing easy for this team so far ...


is it to early to,TANK it out .....LOL
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 07:29:58 PM
Easy win please!!! and dont let Booker score 70 again

The Celtics won that 70 point Booker game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2018, 07:47:13 PM
Easy win please!!! and dont let Booker score 70 again

The Celtics won that 70 point Booker game.

i only remember two players in that game Booker vs IT .....ISO .....Booker won the battle , we won the War ... ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: A Future of Stevens on November 08, 2018, 08:01:27 PM
I'm hoping for two things.

1.) Most importantly we win.

2.) Either Brown or RW3 catches a body. Specifically catches Ayton on a poster I can snag.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 08:54:00 PM
Lets see if we can stop this losing streak
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jambr380 on November 08, 2018, 08:57:20 PM
We have to win this one...right???

Maybe Rozier will put on quite the display and the Suns will give up a ransom to get him. As always, great job, Nick!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2018, 08:58:44 PM
Lets see if we can stop this losing streak

screw up our tank job for high lotto picks ..... ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 09:10:54 PM
looking forward to seeing Ayton but hoping the C's lay a thorough beating on the Suns tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:11:00 PM
HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:11:15 PM
Need a win - let's go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:12:04 PM
KYRIE FOR 3
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:13:51 PM
He's finally got the three ball going. I wish he wouldn't try so many difficult ones.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:14:47 PM
More missed open looks.  Inexcusable for a team with so much talent.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:15:37 PM
3 points in 4 minutes

GOOD GAWD PEOPLE
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:15:51 PM
Good Lord, yet another game of missing wide open shots and missing bunnies.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:15:55 PM
A lot of good those days off did us eh?  We can't even make a [dang] layup.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:16:28 PM
WE CANNOT THROW IT IN THE OCEAN
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 09:16:55 PM
A lot of good those days off did us eh?  We can't even make a [dang] layup.

Only missed 3 so far
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2018, 09:17:11 PM
5 straight missed layups...Heavens
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:17:19 PM
close to turning this off and watching NFL

what a joke
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 09:17:23 PM
well that was an abysmal start
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:17:35 PM
 :P
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:17:51 PM
I don't know what to say about this team.  I'm really at a loss for words.  Almost 5 minutes without a field goal.

I miss last years team.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:17:59 PM
Lol pathetic. They're getting into their own heads at this point. No other realistic scenario that they're missing this many open shots and bunnies.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:18:06 PM
5 straight missed layups...Heavens

At least they're taking the ball to rim.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 09:18:31 PM
Oh we're cold. Just keep shooting 3s ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:18:36 PM
this team has serious issues especially on the road
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:18:59 PM
5 straight missed layups...Heavens

At least they're taking the ball to rim.

lololololol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:18:59 PM
5 straight missed layups...Heavens

At least they're taking the ball to rim.

True that. Really like the looks we're getting - we just can't finish it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CF033 on November 08, 2018, 09:19:07 PM
It's just bizarre watching these guys missing high % layups.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2018, 09:19:18 PM
close to turning this off and watching NFL

what a joke

Naaah...Cam Newton is worse tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 09:19:24 PM
3 missed easy layups. 4 missed wide, wide, wide open threes.

What is with these guys? Great playmaking and passing and p!SS poor shot making.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:19:37 PM
ZERO FINISH AT RIM OR FROM 3

we are getting open looks
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:19:38 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:20:04 PM
5 straight missed layups...Heavens

At least they're taking the ball to rim.

True that. Really like the looks we're getting - we just can't finish it.

Yup, I think they're playing well, just not finishing.  That will change soon.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 09:20:17 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.
Has to wait until next season :(
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:20:29 PM
close to turning this off and watching NFL

what a joke

Naaah...Cam Newton is worse tonight.

good hate cam. i need carolina to lose. WHO DAT?!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:21:07 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.

Can't happen until after the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:21:12 PM
Clearly the remedy for missing wide open shots is taking a contested three, Brown.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2018, 09:21:48 PM
It's way too early to hit rock bottom.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:21:52 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.

lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:22:03 PM
Ayton is not only tall he looks tall.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:22:05 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.

Can't happen until after the season.

I'm out of the loop...why?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2018, 09:22:28 PM
1 for 12
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:22:43 PM
down 10 to a garbage team on road

we have seen this movie so many times
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:23:01 PM
First field goal in about 7 minutes.  Just pathetic.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 09:23:06 PM
hey, finally a second bucket
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:23:35 PM
Good foul by Morris.  They need a spark.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 09:24:22 PM
Flagrant 1
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:24:33 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.

Can't happen until after the season.

I'm out of the loop...why?

The Rose rule and Kyrie's contract.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2018, 09:24:44 PM
Didn't like that foul.  Hate blind side fouls when a player is going airborne. 

Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:25:26 PM
Another slow start. They do like to make things difficult for themselves. Still 42 mins to go though
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 08, 2018, 09:26:25 PM
I'm trying to convince myself that the events of the first 20 games—especially the bad events—won't matter much, if at all, in the long run, but losing by 10 in the first quarter to a garbage team is pretty frustrating.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:28:05 PM
Didn't like that foul.  Hate blind side fouls when a player is going airborne.
morris was obviously p---ed after getting hit in the face.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2018, 09:28:23 PM
This team just seems to miss more than their fair share of wide open shots.  Logic suggests that will normalize over time, but...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:30:05 PM
Kyrie needs to keep shooting until someone else can buy a bucket.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 09:30:16 PM
Brown doing an amazing job on Booker. If only someone could guard Warren.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2018, 09:30:18 PM
This team is far from a championship type of club right now.  Chucking up threes from everywhere is far from great basketball.  Something needs to change or this team is not coming out of the east.  I know its early it this team is ugly.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 08, 2018, 09:30:27 PM
This team just seems to miss more than their fair share of wide open shots.  Logic suggests that will normalize over time, but...

Logic ain't never met the Celtics. I swear, Boston could acquire Curry, Thompson, and Durant and they'd start missing like crazy.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:30:59 PM
It’s 100% a mental thing now I think they are feeling the pressure to perform. They’re doing the right things just not executing well at the end. They need a bit of luck, once some shots start falling it will take some of the pressure off
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:31:07 PM
Didn't like that foul.  Hate blind side fouls when a player is going airborne.

yeah that was a dangerous play by Morris..
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 09:31:10 PM
Kyrie needs to keep shooting until someone else can buy a bucket.
Basically, lol. Maybe Morris is the only other guy who can hit them
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:31:22 PM
I’d take ariza for rozier all day.  And I think we’d be a better this year if we had ariza instead of brown.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2018, 09:31:46 PM
Irving uses the backboard often and i wish he'd help Brown and Tatum how use especially when the team is 5 for 22 or whatever the he*& it is.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:31:53 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.

Can't happen until after the season.

I'm out of the loop...why?

The Rose rule and Kyrie's contract.

A team can only trade for one player who was signed under the Rose rule.  They can only trade for Davis is they trade away Kyrie.

http://www.celticslife.com/2018/06/the-derrick-rose-rule-any-celtics-trade.html
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:32:39 PM
all u can do is laugh at this point
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:33:07 PM
Hey, the Celtics are getting to the line.  Things are looking up.   ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: PhoSita on November 08, 2018, 09:33:30 PM
This Celtics team is making me sad at this point.

Starting to remind me of 2013, the last time I was convinced they were gonna be really good and just ... weren't.  That year, as now, they were coming off a somewhat improbable and truly enjoyable near-Finals run.


It's early!  I know.  I keep telling the idiot pessimist at the back of my brain that it's too early and they're too talented with too good a track record to not end up really good.

They'll probably blow out the Suns by 30 after this start.


It's just ... disheartening ... to see them struggle so much right now for no clear reason.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:33:31 PM
3 guards on the floor?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:33:35 PM
This team just seems to miss more than their fair share of wide open shots.  Logic suggests that will normalize over time, but...

Logic ain't never met the Celtics. I swear, Boston could acquire Curry, Thompson, and Durant and they'd start missing like crazy.
Rythmn matters.  And with the makeup of the team, it’s hard for guys to get in a rthmm.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:33:40 PM
I'm trying to convince myself that the events of the first 20 games—especially the bad events—won't matter much, if at all, in the long run, but losing by 10 in the first quarter to a garbage team is pretty frustrating.

Well, at the very least you know you can blame it on something that is easily remedied with time and shots - i.e. we're just missing open shots.

While I think open threes eventually become bad shots at a certain point when you're not hitting them, we've largely got good looks in all of our games. And that's because our starting unit scheme is working - our passing is elite and we create so much spacing that we're really hard to defend.

I think we're in our own heads right now, which is exacerbating us missing good looks.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:33:57 PM
what is the Rose rule?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:34:10 PM
Hey, the Celtics are getting to the line.  Things are looking up.   ;)

laughs
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:34:14 PM
This starting 5 does not play well together for some reason. I’m not sure what the deal is but every game they start off slow and miss a ton of shots. Maybe shake up this starting 5 a little and bring Tatum off the bench start Baynes. It’s crazy that 5 guys on the floor who can all score struggle as much as they do.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:34:30 PM
Anytime they want to trade Big Al, Brown, and a #1 pick to New Orleans for AD...I'm good with it.

Can't happen until after the season.

I'm out of the loop...why?

The Rose rule and Kyrie's contract.

A team can only trade for one player who was signed under the Rose rule.  They can only trade for Davis is they trade away Kyrie.

http://www.celticslife.com/2018/06/the-derrick-rose-rule-any-celtics-trade.html

It's like the Nba made a rule to stop teams from building teams that can compete with Lebron.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:34:57 PM
Brown doing an amazing job on Booker. If only someone could guard Warren.

Brown is an excellent defender....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: PhoSita on November 08, 2018, 09:35:01 PM
I'm trying to convince myself that the events of the first 20 games—especially the bad events—won't matter much, if at all, in the long run, but losing by 10 in the first quarter to a garbage team is pretty frustrating.

Well, at the very least you know you can blame it on something that is easily remedied with time and shots - i.e. we're just missing open shots.

While I think open threes eventually become bad shots at a certain point when you're not hitting them, we've largely got good looks in all of our games. And that's because our starting unit scheme is working - our passing is elite and we create so much spacing that we're really hard to defend.

I think we're in our own heads right now, which is exacerbating us missing good looks.

The problem is that this team right now, with the exception of a couple of outlier games, is just not very good at hitting open shots.

There's no good reason they should be this bad at shooting and finishing, but they are, for now.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:35:02 PM
This Celtics team is making me sad at this point.

Starting to remind me of 2013, the last time I was convinced they were gonna be really good and just ... weren't.  That year, as now, they were coming off a somewhat improbable and truly enjoyable near-Finals run.


It's early!  I know.  I keep telling the idiot pessimist at the back of my brain that it's too early and they're too talented with too good a track record to not end up really good.

They'll probably blow out the Suns by 30 after this start.


It's just ... disheartening ... to see them struggle so much right now for no clear reason.
Of course there’s a reason.  The pieces aren’t fitting well.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 09:35:20 PM
Thankfully I have a very bad stream today.
Can’t watch the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2018, 09:35:34 PM
This trip is looking like a disaster right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:35:37 PM
Baynes really needs to stop taking so many threes it’s not his skillset
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 09:35:48 PM
Celtics are trash
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 09:36:00 PM
Our offense sucks
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:36:22 PM
When the Celtics are playing well, I love Baynes' ugly shot.  When they're not, it drives me nuts.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: PhoSita on November 08, 2018, 09:36:32 PM
This starting 5 does not play well together for some reason. I’m not sure what the deal is but every game they start off slow and miss a ton of shots. Maybe shake up this starting 5 a little and bring Tatum off the bench start Baynes. It’s crazy that 5 guys on the floor who can all score struggle as much as they do.

It feels like none of them is ever truly sure about taking a shot.  They hesitate or rush.  Never feels especially in rhythm.

It's a very painful feeling out process right now.  Like everybody is worried about keeping everybody else happy.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:36:42 PM
This trip is looking like a disaster right now.

YA THINK??????
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:36:59 PM
Celtics are trash

lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 09:37:11 PM
This offence is almost hilariously broken
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:37:37 PM
It’s cute that Baynes hit a couple of ‘s in a game a few games back but he needs to it the crap shooting 3’s. Especially when the team is struggling this bad to score.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 09:37:38 PM
This Celtics team is making me sad at this point.

Starting to remind me of 2013, the last time I was convinced they were gonna be really good and just ... weren't.  That year, as now, they were coming off a somewhat improbable and truly enjoyable near-Finals run.


It's early!  I know.  I keep telling the idiot pessimist at the back of my brain that it's too early and they're too talented with too good a track record to not end up really good.

They'll probably blow out the Suns by 30 after this start.


It's just ... disheartening ... to see them struggle so much right now for no clear reason.
Of course there’s a reason.  The pieces aren’t fitting well.

It does get worrying being consistently getting knocked in the mouth by lesser teams.  maybe the magic, suns, whomever are better than we give them credit for, or maybe we aren't as good as we hope.  it is a long season to get it figured out.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:37:44 PM
This is a very painful game to watch....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:37:46 PM
what is the Rose rule?
Someting about nit being able to have two players under a certain contract at the same time.  Kylie and AD both have that kind of contract.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:37:51 PM
Holy crap I'm just in disbelief in what I'm watching.  Seeing the talent of our team on paper, and then watching this - this is the most pathetic team I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:37:57 PM
It was looking they were working towards another 3 then before Phoenix fouled and thankfully sent us to the line
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:38:09 PM
chemistry not there with starting 5?

how about sitting somebody? bring off bench? hay? tatum?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 09:38:14 PM
What a sad showing against a crap team but I still see Boston winning.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:38:26 PM
13 pts in a quarter that’s pretty embarrassing
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on November 08, 2018, 09:38:30 PM
I'm not sure that me and my work buddies would already be down 19 this early in the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:38:47 PM
Even if the C's come back and even blow out the Suns, this has already been a miserable game.  Putting together a quarter like that against a team as bad as the Suns... unacceptable.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:39:19 PM
It’s cute that Baynes hit a couple of ‘s in a game a few games back but he needs to it the crap shooting 3’s. Especially when the team is struggling this bad to score.

There's a reason big guys play near the hoop... rebounding. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:39:20 PM
Just pathetic. 30-13 quarter and giving up 14 to TJ freaking Warren? Warren literally scored more points than us.

Igor called out his guys; perhaps babyface Brad should do the same, because this team is a joke right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: PhoSita on November 08, 2018, 09:39:24 PM
I suspect that maybe the team was looking ahead to the latter part of this road trip, was assuming this would be a gimme game.

Could be a 4 or 5 game losing streak in the making ....

Or maybe they blow this out in the second half.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:39:47 PM
This offence is almost hilariously broken

we look deflated psychologically

i will say this though, id rather us miss open drives and jays

than be too stupid to drive to rim when it warrants it or take a wide open rythym 3

hopefully the missed shots can be remedied soon

chemistry is another issue
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:39:53 PM
I think they need a sports psychologist. They’re actually doing the right things offensively for the most part, just need better shot selection and execution
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:40:03 PM
13 pts in a quarter that’s pretty embarrassing

Starting 5 all at zero points except Kyrie. 0-9...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:40:11 PM
13 pts in a quarter that’s pretty embarrassing

That is biddy basketball lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:40:14 PM
This starting 5 does not play well together for some reason. I’m not sure what the deal is but every game they start off slow and miss a ton of shots. Maybe shake up this starting 5 a little and bring Tatum off the bench start Baynes. It’s crazy that 5 guys on the floor who can all score struggle as much as they do.

It feels like none of them is ever truly sure about taking a shot.  They hesitate or rush.  Never feels especially in rhythm.

It's a very painful feeling out process right now.  Like everybody is worried about keeping everybody else happy.
Aside from Horford and Barnes, all the other players are best with the ball in their hands.  No complimentary players, no spot up shooters. That’s a problem.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2018, 09:40:32 PM
This starting 5 does not play well together for some reason. I’m not sure what the deal is but every game they start off slow and miss a ton of shots. Maybe shake up this starting 5 a little and bring Tatum off the bench start Baynes. It’s crazy that 5 guys on the floor who can all score struggle as much as they do.
I would think the starting lineup should have one guy who is a just rebounder defense first guy and let the other guys score.  Baynes would be that guy. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 09:40:39 PM
This is pathetic.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:41:19 PM
This is a very painful game to watch....

you still watching?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:41:21 PM
chemistry not there with starting 5?

how about sitting somebody? bring off bench? hay? tatum?

I'd start Kyrie, Brown, Tatum, Semi, Baynes. Play lock down defense then unleash the offense off the bench.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:41:25 PM
I think they need a sports psychologist. They’re actually doing the right things offensively for the most part, just need better shot selection and execution

nick saban uses sports psychologists. has for years
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 09:41:29 PM
But don’t worry it’s only been ten games  >:(
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:41:55 PM
The Celtics had chemistry last year without Hayward.  It would make sense to bring him off the bench.

Probably the thousandth time this point has been made on this blog.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:41:56 PM
This is a very painful game to watch....

you still watching?

Yes. I'm hoping to see Robert Williams....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:42:12 PM
The good news is a firs quarter lead is meaningless.  Let’s see where we are at the half before panicking.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:42:34 PM
chemistry not there with starting 5?

how about sitting somebody? bring off bench? hay? tatum?

I'd start Kyrie, Brown, Tatum, Semi, Baynes. Play lock down defense then unleash the offense off the bench.

fine by me. worth a try. so mook, hayward and Al off bench? right?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:42:40 PM
Hayward should be benched......
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:42:44 PM
Low IQ shot from Rozier.  Just awful.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:42:54 PM
18% shooting  ;D at least the only way from here is up

I’m seeing them make more effort to attack the basket and get to the line

Except rozier who keeps shooting pull up 3s
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 09:43:07 PM
I scream every time they do a pull up 3 on a fast break.  absolutely infuriating!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:43:13 PM
 ;D
The good news is a firs quarter lead is meaningless.  Let’s see where we are at the half before panicking.

I've also found that panicking blog does not affect the score.... ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2018, 09:43:22 PM
This is pathetic.
Agreed. 32 -13.Unwatchable basketball against a crap team. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:43:42 PM
This is a very painful game to watch....

you still watching?

Yes. I'm hoping to see Robert Williams....

let me know when he comes in.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2018, 09:43:56 PM
I swear, 75% of this team's horrible shots are taken by Rozier.  Most of our guys at least take very good shots, even if they're missing.  Rozier just chucks up slop.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:44:08 PM
This is a very painful game to watch....

you still watching?

Yes. I'm hoping to see Robert Williams....

let me know when he comes in.

Will do.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CF033 on November 08, 2018, 09:44:12 PM
Right now the Celt's offense is like watching a random group of guys playing at the YMCA lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:44:15 PM
Just go up with the freaking ball, Al!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:44:20 PM
SUns can’t miss
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: BitterJim on November 08, 2018, 09:44:55 PM
chemistry not there with starting 5?

how about sitting somebody? bring off bench? hay? tatum?

I'd start Kyrie, Brown, Tatum, Semi, Baynes. Play lock down defense then unleash the offense off the bench.

Al is a significantly better defender than Semi
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:45:03 PM
Still bad offense, even if Smart made that shot.  What is he shooting, 18% from 3 this season?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:45:25 PM
 Keeping shooting 3’s Smart
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2018, 09:45:34 PM
Tatum, Brown, Hayward, horford all have 0 pts

Amazing
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 09:45:41 PM
Another streaky shooter looking like Ray Allen tonight. lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:45:44 PM
Smart makes a 3 and immediately takes another one ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 09:45:47 PM
Single digits by halftime and I’m thrilled
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:46:11 PM
Still bad offense, even if Smart made that shot.  What is he shooting, 18% from 3 this season?

Early in the shot clock too  makes it even worse.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:46:34 PM
I swear, freaking Kobe ruined Tatum. All this kid does now is look for that midrange jumper.

The fact that Brad hasn't already addressed this this season is concerning.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 09:46:45 PM
Smart makes a 3 and immediately takes another one ::)

why not, when the idiot announcers have made up a name for the nonsense called 'heat check'.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:47:01 PM
Single digits by halftime and I’m thrilled

Pretty sad that’s what we hope for playing the Suns.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:47:05 PM
We're getting so fortunate that the Suns are turning the ball over.  Lucky to be down just 16.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:47:15 PM
The good news is a firs quarter lead is meaningless.  Let’s see where we are at the half before panicking.

nobodys panicking clark

just laughing and bored to tears

no excuse for this
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:47:31 PM
Phoenix doing their best to keep us in the fame but we’re not taking advantage
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:47:37 PM
Scal's blatant blind optimism is almost unbearable.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 09:47:52 PM
I’ll take Fultz !
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 09:48:42 PM
Go to the hoop
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:48:52 PM
How about a freaking timeout, Brad? What are you getting paid for - to sit on your hands all game and make bad substitutions?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:48:57 PM
Scal's blatant blind optimism is almost unbearable.

I prefer that to constant pessimism.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 09:49:07 PM
Tatum not taking threes and working for contested mid range jumpers has to be one of the more alarming things happening on this team
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 09:49:11 PM
Is it too early to be concerned that the Melo comparisons for Tatum were more accurate than we thought?

Half in jest, but also half not
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:49:18 PM
Between Tatum and Brown:

20 minutes, 1 rebound. 

That's it.  No points, no steals, nothing.  Unless you want to count the 2 fouls that Brown has.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:49:24 PM
This is some painful offensive basketball right now.  Rozier sees NONE of the court. Hayward was WIDE **** open on that drive.  No reason to even try to resign him after the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2018, 09:49:27 PM
oh my achng Tank.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:49:29 PM
Hayward needs to teach camps on how to move without the ball.

Now if his teammates would stop going one on one and pass him the ball while he's moving.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 09:50:11 PM
Scal's blatant blind optimism is almost unbearable.

I prefer that to constant pessimism.
Amen. I stopped coming to these game threads for years because of it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
Between Tatum and Brown:

20 minutes, 1 rebound. 

That's it.  No points, no steals, nothing.  Unless you want to count the 2 fouls that Brown has.

At least Brown is keeping Booker in place with his D. Tatum just jacks tough contested mid-range jumpers.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:50:41 PM
How about a freaking timeout, Brad? What are you getting paid for - to sit on your hands all game and make bad substitutions?

lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:50:42 PM
Hayward needs to teach camps on how to move without the ball.

Now if his teammates would stop going one on one and pass him the ball while he's moving.

Exactly!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:50:53 PM
They’re laboring under the weight of their own expectations and that if everyone else’s. Just gotta play more freely
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2018, 09:50:55 PM
are the Celtics on strike ?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:51:06 PM
Tatum not taking threes and working for contested mid range jumpers has to be one of the more alarming things happening on this team

This is what happens when you train with Kobe.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 09:51:12 PM
A stellar 6-31 right now.  20 points in about 17 minutes of basketball. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 09:51:19 PM
So disappointed ! Honestly tought we are going to be like almost warriors.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2018, 09:52:32 PM
Well if CBS wanted to tear them down to build them back up, tonight would be the night. They had two days off. It's the Suns! lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:52:37 PM
So disappointed ! Honestly tought we are going to be like almost warriors.

We are like the Warriors but without the shooting! ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:53:50 PM
What a dumb pass, Baynes.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:54:55 PM
If we're playing like this tonight, how the hell is tomorrow night going to go in Utah sans Kyrie? lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 09:55:13 PM
This team seems to run pnrs lesser than last year. Cut all those iso crap.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:55:27 PM
Warren going Jamal Murray on us
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:55:44 PM
Two dumb passes by Baynes and then Brown leads to five points for the Suns.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:55:50 PM
 ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 09:56:01 PM
Pretty much all one on one basketball.  Horrible.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2018, 09:56:02 PM
This team lacks any sort of grit right now.  It was always their defense that got the offense going.  Now the offense is trying to dictate the pace and they can’t make a shot.  Terrible team right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:56:12 PM
Too many stupid passes for turnovers they need to get their crap together.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 09:56:16 PM
that exchange on both ends sums up this game. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 09:56:20 PM
Yuck
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:56:24 PM
That sequence by Baynes sums it up.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:56:26 PM
oh well

good news is rozier is gone after this year

zero BBIQ
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 09:56:29 PM
They really need a dose of luck. Some high risk passes though
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 09:56:53 PM
Warren going Jamal Murray on us
Our special ability is making decent, but not great players look awesome.

We have been awful since the 2nd quarter of the Denver game, besides really Kyrie and Mook
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:56:59 PM
Is there something wrong with that rim???
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 09:57:08 PM
The worst passing stretch I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 09:57:12 PM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e57b700d3e915754861565542d865f01/tenor.gif?itemid=5183364)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Chief on November 08, 2018, 09:57:21 PM
oh well

good news is rozier is gone after this year

zero BBIQ

Tp
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tenn_smoothie on November 08, 2018, 09:57:42 PM
This is unbelievable
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 09:58:04 PM
I’ve been saying it all year. Roster compressing trade
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2018, 09:58:22 PM
Operation tank for Zion?

 :P
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 09:58:29 PM
Is there something wrong with that rim???

Something wrong with the offense. Too much iso ball and 3 pt chucking. Not enough PnRs and backdoor cuts
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 09:58:45 PM
Down 19 to the Suns with 4 minutes left in the half. Are you kidding me? What is wrong with this team. Thanks Kobe for coaching Tatum into taking terrible shots like you did.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:58:50 PM
ok i am switching to NFL

I am outta here!

until next fiasco!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 09:59:16 PM
20% from the field and 16% from 3...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 09:59:18 PM
Brad Stevens has done a horrible job so far this year. He has had plenty of credit over the years and rightfully so but how many more games like this before he starts getting called out? No excuse there is too much talent to be getting spanked by a lottery team and possibly their 3rd loss in a row.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 09:59:28 PM
Between Tatum and Brown:

20 minutes, 1 rebound. 

That's it.  No points, no steals, nothing.  Unless you want to count the 2 fouls that Brown has.


Add in Horford and you have 33 minutes between both Jays and Al -- 0 points, 0 assists 2 rebounds.    Could add that Gordon hasn't scored in 10 minutes either.  This is historically bad.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 09:59:31 PM
Is there something wrong with that rim???

Something wrong with the offense. Too much iso ball and 3 pt chucking. Not enough PnRs and backdoor cuts

i have not seen a PNR since last year we are so bad at it
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:59:36 PM
Warren going Jamal Murray on us
Our special ability is making decent, but not great players look awesome.

We have been awful since the 2nd quarter of the Denver game, besides really Kyrie and Mook

Murray followed up that game with a 6 for 21 performance against Memphis.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 09:59:59 PM
Just bench Rozier.  He's been complete trash this season.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:00:08 PM
Wow, Brad, wow. Yabu? Really reaching at straws, huh? Just completely incapable of doing anything in game that isn't an ATO play.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2018, 10:00:09 PM
TJ Warren has 19??

Smh are we going to play the Lakers and let freakin' Chandler score 40 on us??!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:00:20 PM
Seriously ready to turn this game off.  Some of the worst basketball I’ve ever seen.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:00:22 PM
Jaylen almost got a rebound.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:00:39 PM
This team is completely lost
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 10:00:49 PM
Kyrie needs to take over the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:00:51 PM
Warren going Jamal Murray on us
Our special ability is making decent, but not great players look awesome.

We have been awful since the 2nd quarter of the Denver game, besides really Kyrie and Mook

Murray followed up that game with a 6 for 21 performance against Memphis.
Lol. This is infuriating
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:01:07 PM
WE have 3 assists all game vs 16 for suns
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 10:01:11 PM
Brad Stevens has done a horrible job so far this year. He has had plenty of credit over the years and rightfully so but how many more games like this before he starts getting called out? No excuse there is too much talent to be getting spanked by a lottery team and possibly their 3rd loss in a row.

yup!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:01:13 PM
this game thread is pretty entertaining,
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 10:01:22 PM
This team is completely lost

YA THINK???????????
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:01:27 PM
Wow, Brad, wow. Yabu? Really reaching at straws, huh? Just completely incapable of doing anything in game that isn't an ATO play.

Reach for that Robert Williams straw, please...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:01:29 PM
Brad Stevens has done a horrible job so far this year. He has had plenty of credit over the years and rightfully so but how many more games like this before he starts getting called out? No excuse there is too much talent to be getting spanked by a lottery team and possibly their 3rd loss in a row.

You'll be waiting a long time. Stevens can do no wrong on this site.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:01:30 PM
I’ve been saying it all year. Roster compressing trade

Nah, they'll figure it out.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:01:32 PM
I know it is early but this team is regressing and making no progress
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:01:52 PM
Wow, Brad, wow. Yabu? Really reaching at straws, huh? Just completely incapable of doing anything in game that isn't an ATO play.

Reach for that Robert Williams straw, please...
lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:01:57 PM
Between Tatum and Brown:

20 minutes, 1 rebound. 

That's it.  No points, no steals, nothing.  Unless you want to count the 2 fouls that Brown has.


Add in Horford and you have 33 minutes between both Jays and Al -- 0 points, 0 assists 2 rebounds.    Could add that Gordon hasn't scored in 10 minutes either.  This is historically bad.

Like I said earlier - this is the most pathetic team I've ever seen, given our talent on paper.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2018, 10:02:02 PM
this game thread is pretty entertaining,

ok 2nd half strarting in PITT

now i am out!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 10:02:15 PM
This team is completely lost
They lost their confidence
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:02:21 PM
Wow, Brad, wow. Yabu? Really reaching at straws, huh? Just completely incapable of doing anything in game that isn't an ATO play.

Reach for that Robert Williams straw, please...
lol

Would love to see Williams on Ayton.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:02:35 PM
This is so difficult to watch.  7-38
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2018, 10:03:30 PM
Brown + Rozier (S&T) + Yabusele + All The Picks for Davis next summer. Please!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:03:32 PM
Yeah, Brown, maybe turnaround fadeaways aren't the answer to getting you back going?  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ETNCeltics on November 08, 2018, 10:03:33 PM
Brad needs to bench some guys. We're playing like we secretly signed Carmelo.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 10:03:39 PM
Did anyone read any good books lately?  :-X
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 10:04:14 PM
Bos 30
PHX 50

2:37 left in the half
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 10:04:23 PM
Warriors should be concerned with us now. They won’t know how to play us. They will be like nobody can shoot so who should we guard.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:04:45 PM
Brad Stevens has done a horrible job so far this year. He has had plenty of credit over the years and rightfully so but how many more games like this before he starts getting called out? No excuse there is too much talent to be getting spanked by a lottery team and possibly their 3rd loss in a row.

You'll be waiting a long time. Stevens can do no wrong on this site.
I dunno, he's been copping lots of flak (for good reason) as of late. Not sure what you've been seeing, but his rotations, timeout timing, and seeming lack of ability to motivate players has all been talked about
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 10:04:59 PM
Missed most of the half. Kyrie is the only starter who's scored?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 10:05:02 PM
Celtics on a nice 5-0 run here
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:05:05 PM
Looking at a likely 0-5 road trip.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:05:15 PM
Brown + Rozier (S&T) + Yabusele + All The Picks for Davis next summer. Please!

lol you think the Pelicans are stupid?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:05:17 PM
It feels we're down more than 15.  We're not out of this.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:05:22 PM
take away Kyrie and Morris this game, or this season for that matter, and this team is and has played like trash
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:05:27 PM
Celtics on a nice 5-0 run here
Baby steps!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:05:33 PM
Kyrie, Morris, and Smart are the only ones who showed up to play tonight, and the latter two aren't even playing all that well either.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on November 08, 2018, 10:05:54 PM
Not watching....recording it...Should I burn my DVR---?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
Brown + Rozier (S&T) + Yabusele + All The Picks for Davis next summer. Please!

lol you think the Pelicans are stupid?

No. But I'm sure Ainge will hypnotize them into accepting! :laugh:
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:06:02 PM
Warriors should be concerned with us now. They won’t know how to play us. They will be like nobody can shoot so who should we guard.

you can say we have em right where w want em.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:06:09 PM
Question - didn't Isaiah Caanan have the exact same injury as Hayward last year but quite a bit later? How is he already so recovered and up to speed?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:06:39 PM
Celtics on a nice 5-0 run here
Baby steps!

Big Baby is back?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:06:45 PM
Not watching....recording it...Should I burn my DVR---?
Do not watch this game
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:07:04 PM
Celtics on a nice 5-0 run here
Baby steps!

Big Baby is back?
I wish. At least it would be entertaining
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ETNCeltics on November 08, 2018, 10:07:28 PM
One of the worst halves of basketball I've ever witnessed.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 10:07:35 PM
I might burn a Celtics jersey at halftime
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:07:38 PM
With all the talent this team has, kyroe is the only PROVEN shot maker on this team.  Horford is consistent but everyone else is hit or miss at this point.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:07:41 PM
Question - didn't Isaiah Caanan have the exact same injury as Hayward last year but quite a bit later? How is he already so recovered and up to speed?

Who isi Isaiah Caanan?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:07:50 PM
Little league play.  Letting Holmes get that rebound and putback.

I wonder what Brad is going to say at halftime after a performance like that.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Banner18now! on November 08, 2018, 10:08:04 PM
This is pathetic, these guys are lifeless. Must have bought into their hype and think they just have to show up to the arena.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:08:24 PM
Not watching....recording it...Should I burn my DVR---?
Yes.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CF033 on November 08, 2018, 10:08:28 PM
Our offense is going to need to do a 180 in the second half. It would be pretty sad to lose to the Suns.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:08:41 PM
Kyrie is the only starter that has scored.  Everyone else is a combined 0-15 with 0 Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing points.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: apc on November 08, 2018, 10:08:58 PM
Boooooooooooooooo
And good night .
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 10:09:07 PM
Kyrie is the only starter that has scored.  Everyone else is a combined 0-15 with 0 ****ing points.

At this point, Kyrie might not resign.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:09:08 PM
No starter has scored except Kyrie and he's 3-10. I hate to say it but it might be time to change up the starting line up.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:09:17 PM
Brad should be fired if this halftime is not filled with at least 25 expletives hurled toward these guys.

Hyperbole, obviously, but seriously - these guys need their arse chewed over this showing the last five quarters. They're not getting paid millions of dollar for this type of work product and effort.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:09:21 PM
Question - didn't Isaiah Caanan have the exact same injury as Hayward last year but quite a bit later? How is he already so recovered and up to speed?
Because people are different? I don't really know of any injury recoveries that are identical, especially when you're comparing a 200lb 6 foot tall guy to a 230lb 6'8" guy
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:09:28 PM
Shameful
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:09:40 PM
That would be a candidate for worst half of basketball we have played in the past 2 yrs. they look tight and are starting to force things hopefully they get their composure at halftime and treat it like a new game
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2018, 10:09:40 PM
If this were actually a legit great team we'd be down 40 right now.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:09:56 PM
Kyrie is the only starter that has scored.  Everyone else is a combined 0-15 with 0 ****ing points.

At this point, Kyrie might not resign.
Jeesh. Can't say I'd blame him
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:10:11 PM
if we drop a few more like this game, I may have to switch camps and slide onto the we need to make a change side.

Brad always harps that he isn't concerned about wins and losses, he is concerned about improving.  Well we havent improved at all since the 1st game of the season.  I don't know what it is, but our team is playing like crap on a consistent basis
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 10:10:26 PM
Not one point from a starter except Kyrie. 0 -15 from starters except Kyrie and even he is 3-10.

Thought Brown and Smart did a terrific job containing Booker to 10 points. But dang can someone please guard Warren?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:10:54 PM
Brad needs to trot out different starters to start the 3rd. Shake it up!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpd985 on November 08, 2018, 10:10:55 PM
Celtics on a nice 5-0 run here
Baby steps!

Big Baby is back?
I wish. At least it would be entertaining

It is if you are a Suns fan.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:11:02 PM
Four starters have zero points at the half.  How many times has that ever happened in league history?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:11:03 PM
At this rate Boston is going to be lucky to be a 6 seed in the playoffs. Underachievers
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:11:38 PM
this rivals the awful performances under the ML Carr regime
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2018, 10:11:42 PM
With 70% shooting in the second half? This squad will climb right back into this thang.

If I see one more 14 foot fall away jumper I'm throwing this laptop right out the *&%# window.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:12:01 PM
10-46.  Beyond atrocious
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 10:12:05 PM
Here's a hot take: Brad can only coach underdogs. Maybe too much talent = too much overthinking.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:12:45 PM
This team is predicated on 3 pointers, step backs and fade aways. They simply have no desire to play inside
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:13:28 PM
Brad Stevens has done a horrible job so far this year. He has had plenty of credit over the years and rightfully so but how many more games like this before he starts getting called out? No excuse there is too much talent to be getting spanked by a lottery team and possibly their 3rd loss in a row.

You'll be waiting a long time. Stevens can do no wrong on this site.
I dunno, he's been copping lots of flak (for good reason) as of late. Not sure what you've been seeing, but his rotations, timeout timing, and seeming lack of ability to motivate players has all been talked about

I'm really only here for the game threads anymore due to being busy at work, but I surely don't see much deserved criticism for Brad in those. In fact, I usually get scolded for bringing up any type of criticism about his in-game decision-making.

But good if people here are starting to hold him accountable and not blindly exalting him as the messiah anymore. He's a good coach, but I think at this point he's overrated, as he is just not that great at in-game/on the fly decision-making, which really hampers all that you said (rotations, timeout calling, etc.). And now add motivating players to the list.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:13:54 PM
They need to draw from their reserves of character to overcome this
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 10:14:04 PM
This team is predicated on 3 pointers, step backs and fade aways. They simply have no desire to play inside

Need personnel for that. Al Horford is our best big and he's allergic to the paint.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on November 08, 2018, 10:14:10 PM
I was genuinely concerned about chemistry with GH back---I remembered how out of place he looked last year during preseason.

Something's gotta change.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 10:14:15 PM
Here's a hot take: Brad can only coach underdogs. Maybe too much talent = too much overthinking.



Brad isn't shooting the basketball.

He needs to show some balls in that locker room. This is sad.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:14:22 PM
Down 20 to the worst team in basketball...after 2 straight losses. This team has little pride
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 10:14:38 PM
Brad needs to trot out different starters to start the 3rd. Shake it up!

He should open the 3rd with our bench. Sit all the starters until they stop screwing around.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 10:14:48 PM
I predict Stevens hands this team their ass at halftime and they roar back to win this.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:15:27 PM
I predict Stevens hands this team their ass at halftime and they roar back to win this.

I don't. I don't think Stevens has that in him.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2018, 10:15:32 PM
This team is just bad.  We were better without Kyrie and Hayward. We payed tough and hard without the stars.  We have lost our mental toughness and attitude expecting the stars to lead us. Pathetic game even if they play better in the second half.  Going to bed ver annoyed. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 10:15:33 PM
I was genuinely concerned about chemistry with GH back---I remembered how out of place he looked last year during preseason.

Something's gotta change.



I saw the same thing. But it can't be on his shoulders 100%
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:15:44 PM
This team is predicated on 3 pointers, step backs and fade aways. They simply have no desire to play inside
they’ve actually taken more inside shots this game than they have all year. Problem is they are 5-23 or something from the inside
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:15:58 PM
I'm hoping for a big dose of Robert Williams in the second half. Maybe we'll see an assist from Rozier. I can't remember the last time he got one....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 10:16:16 PM
They’re a team afraid of contact.

We need 2005 Paul Pierce, someone who is going to draw contact and get to the line
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2018, 10:16:46 PM
I think the Dancing bear appearance is an omen.

The bear is playing in "talking stick arena"

This must have spiritual significance and Stevens is all in on it.

"You are my down by 20 in the second quarter guy! Go get'em!"
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:17:03 PM
Brad Stevens has done a horrible job so far this year. He has had plenty of credit over the years and rightfully so but how many more games like this before he starts getting called out? No excuse there is too much talent to be getting spanked by a lottery team and possibly their 3rd loss in a row.

You'll be waiting a long time. Stevens can do no wrong on this site.
I dunno, he's been copping lots of flak (for good reason) as of late. Not sure what you've been seeing, but his rotations, timeout timing, and seeming lack of ability to motivate players has all been talked about

I'm really only here for the game threads anymore due to being busy at work, but I surely don't see much deserved criticism for Brad in those. In fact, I usually get scolded for bringing up any type of criticism about his in-game decision-making.

But good if people here are starting to hold him accountable and not blindly exalting him as the messiah anymore. He's a good coach, but I think at this point he's overrated, as he is just not that great at in-game/on the fly decision-making, which really hampers all that you said (rotations, timeout calling, etc.). And now add motivating players to the list.
Maybe you're right, I could just be projecting how I've been thinking lol. But I think after the Denver game and this one people are definitely getting on him
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:17:16 PM
it's like everyone who stepped up in Kyrie and Hayward's absences last year have regressed to worse than their rookie year summer league performances.  just awful play by the young players (as well as Hayward)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 10:17:41 PM
Bench Kyrie and Hayward, and pretend it's last year.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:18:40 PM
Starting to think next year might be the time. Hayward's going to take a full year to get healthy. Kyrie also.

I just don't have any other explanation. GH looks pedestrian
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:18:42 PM
Here's a hot take: Brad can only coach underdogs. Maybe too much talent = too much overthinking.



Brad isn't shooting the basketball.

He needs to show some balls in that locker room. This is sad.

TP. The alter boy/nice guy persona only works so much.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: JSD on November 08, 2018, 10:18:54 PM
Tatum leading this team with 3.8 FTA a game....


Tatum not even top 60 in the NBA in that category
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticsclay on November 08, 2018, 10:19:22 PM
I predict Stevens hands this team their ass at halftime and they roar back to win this.

I am really hoping you are right man
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: greenrunsdeep41 on November 08, 2018, 10:19:40 PM
it's like everyone who stepped up in Kyrie and Hayward's absences last year have regressed to worse than their rookie year summer league performances.  just awful play by the young players (as well as Hayward)

We are watching a whole new type of underdog here. These guys are fighting the battle to harmony.

It’s going to be incredible watching these guys try to figure it out all season. This may be one of the best teams of all time. Let’s see if they can make it work.

An incredible connection of strength.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:20:33 PM
So a back to back in Utah tomorrow without Kyrie and one in Portland to close out this roadie. Going to come home under .500 and 0-5 on this road trip.

I mean they aren't even an average team
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:21:19 PM
I want to see either Marcus pick a fight.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:22:50 PM
It is clear that this team needs an edge to play well....

Bench the starters and have the bench bring you back....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:23:14 PM
I predict Stevens hands this team their ass at halftime and they roar back to win this.

Yeah, about that...

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/1060733246168649728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1060733246168649728&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

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The Celtics had a VERY short stay in the locker room at halftime. In fact, they were out so early that they had to wait a few mins for a youth basketball game to end.

https://twitter.com/JaredWeissNBA/status/1060733342868496387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1060733342868496387&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

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Most of the Celtics are out and ready to start shooting with eight minutes left in halftime. The kids’ scrimmage on the court is still going on.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:23:19 PM
I'm not sure I want to watch this 2nd half.  And of course we give up a layup right away.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:23:39 PM
hey, a layup.  what do you know
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:23:53 PM
So a back to back in Utah tomorrow without Kyrie and one in Portland to close out this roadie. Going to come home under .500 and 0-5 on this road trip.

I mean they aren't even an average team
Us and Houston both seem to have bought into our own hype
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:24:07 PM
Tatum has lost what made him so good. His offense is lazy and he settles from the ole step back fade away ala Kobe...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 10:24:11 PM
Tatum benched to start the half
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:24:12 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:25:31 PM
God, I love me some Marcus Smart. He takes some dumb shots at times, but you can never question his heart.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:25:43 PM
Tatum has lost what made him so good. His offense is lazy and he settles from the ole step back fade away ala Kobe...
At least Kobe averaged 28ppg for over a decade. JT looks like OKC Melo
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:26:00 PM
Why is TJ Warren whining?  He clearly whacked Brown on the arm.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:26:23 PM
signs of life.  let's see them keep this up the entire half now
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:26:39 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:27:22 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,
It's easy to pick on Tatum because he's been worse. Not rocket science
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:27:55 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,
after missing another wide open shot, I think that benching both of them may be the way to go
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 10:28:14 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,

Hayward plays within the team's offense. Tatum disrupts it with his ill-advised mid range jumpers.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 10:28:15 PM
I predict Stevens hands this team their ass at halftime and they roar back to win this.

Yeah, about that...

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/1060733246168649728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1060733246168649728&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

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The Celtics had a VERY short stay in the locker room at halftime. In fact, they were out so early that they had to wait a few mins for a youth basketball game to end.

https://twitter.com/JaredWeissNBA/status/1060733342868496387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1060733342868496387&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

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Most of the Celtics are out and ready to start shooting with eight minutes left in halftime. The kids’ scrimmage on the court is still going on.
So just because they were out fast means Stevens didn't dress them down?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:28:25 PM
Pitiful miss by Hayward.  Wide open.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:28:41 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,
after missing another wide open shot, I think that benching both of them may be the way to go
Ha, yep. Not a bad move at all. Marcus x2 could slide in nicely IMO
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:28:58 PM
Either one day this team will turn it on and figure it out or this is going to be an all year battle. I mean they just have too much talent to be this bad
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 10:29:00 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,
It's easy to pick on Tatum because he's been worse. Not rocket science

His shot selection has been awful. Too much midrange. Needs to be in the paint or behind the arc only. At least with Hayward, he's a good and willing passer and he won't force shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:29:37 PM
Corpse is showing some faint signs of life
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:29:49 PM
Good. Tatum sitting on the bench. Maybe that'll be a wake-up call to him.

easy to pick on Tatum why not bench Heyward,

Hayward has been bad. He also has a pretty legit excuse, and we all knew it would be slow starting off with him. Also, while Hayward hasn't been great defensively, he's at least been giving effort, which I'm not sure that I can say the same about Tatum, who has definitely let his offensive struggles get to his head on the other end.

I still say Hayward could benefit from a stint in the G League (not as a punitive thing but as a rehab thing), but nobody seemed to like that idea in the other thread.  :)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:30:12 PM
Didn't the guy from the Suns have the same injury after GH...and he looks like he has gained a step...

Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:31:56 PM
I like Brown this half
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:32:33 PM
Didn't the guy from the Suns have the same injury after GH...and he looks like he has gained a step...

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Canaan's injury was 3.5 months later than Hayward and he came back before Hayward. I know we took it slow with Hayward and every body is different, but that just seems unfair lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:32:53 PM
Brown keeping us barely in it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:33:03 PM
Didn't the guy from the Suns have the same injury after GH...and he looks like he has gained a step...

I don't think two guys can injure the same knee.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 10:33:15 PM
Look what happens when you're aggressive to the rim. They get FTs. See that, Brad? Encourage them to attack the hoop.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:33:44 PM
nice play by Jaylen to set up GH
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:34:10 PM
Kyrie has taken so many bad 3's this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:34:43 PM
Kyrie has taken so many bad 3's this game.

I mean, with how the other starters were do you blame him? lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:35:01 PM
man Kyrie we can get that type of 3 ball look at any time
force the Suns to play def.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:35:19 PM
Jaylen's playing much better on offense this half.  much more aggressive driving the ball.  like this - this is what he was like last year
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:35:28 PM
Ayton has been good this game....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:35:33 PM
LIKe what Jaylen is doing right now
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:36:16 PM
why cant we play Williams? Ayton is starting.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:36:38 PM
Lead down to 11.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: celticinorlando on November 08, 2018, 10:36:58 PM
Great,...Al now gimpy
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 10:37:33 PM
Great,...Al now gimpy

Time to unleash the time lord
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:37:38 PM
https://twitter.com/tvabby/status/1060734713868935169

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#Celtics change up the starting lineup a bit in the 2nd half: Irving, Smart, Brown, Hayward and Horford. Micah Shrewsberry told me, we’re just looking for 5 guys who’re gonna play hard... effort is non-negotiable.

Yikes, Tatum might be in the doghouse. I wouldn't be opposed to him sitting the rest of the game if it put a fire under his arse.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:38:19 PM
GH just still doesn't have any lift for his vertical.  over and over getting out jumped
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 10:38:49 PM
Booker is killing our run
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:38:52 PM
https://twitter.com/tvabby/status/1060734713868935169

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#Celtics change up the starting lineup a bit in the 2nd half: Irving, Smart, Brown, Hayward and Horford. Micah Shrewsberry told me, we’re just looking for 5 guys who’re gonna play hard... effort is non-negotiable.

Yikes, Tatum might be in the doghouse. I wouldn't be opposed to him sitting the rest of the game if it put a fire under his arse.
Lets hope he stops playing like Melo, lol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:38:54 PM
horrible D on that play.  no help for Horford on Booker's drive. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:39:06 PM
Lol Brad back to sitting on his hands. Just incapable of identifying the appropriate time to call a timeout to settle his guys down and stop a run.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:39:14 PM
Went away from what was working and got to selfish basketball.  Terrible back to back posessions.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:39:28 PM
I think I'd feel better right now if the C's hadn't made a run.   Can't stop the Suns?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:39:30 PM
Look what happens when you're aggressive to the rim. They get FTs. See that, Brad? Encourage them to attack the hoop.

This.  TP
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:40:32 PM
Can’t get stops to save their lives
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:40:35 PM
They rest if this quarter determines whether the starters even play in the fourth.  They chip away and quickly the lead is back near 20.  Just such a tough road road to climb.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:41:29 PM
horrible D on that play.  no help for Horford on Booker's drive.
Once Al was beat we were dead anyway.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 10:42:37 PM
Semi got away with a walk there
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:42:41 PM
Not a travel???  I think so.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:42:48 PM
That’s the issue with brown.  He can get shots but he’s not consistent making them even up close.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 10:42:59 PM
SEMI!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:43:06 PM
Semi getting aggressive.  good to see.  prefer him attacking than bombing 3s
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:44:11 PM
See that.  They drive and kick in rythmn.  Rozier dives and only sees the basket.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:44:20 PM
Horrible D from Ojeleye left the shooter wide open in the corner
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:44:44 PM
See that.  They drive and kick in rythmn.  Rozier dives and only sees the basket.
Rozier is a flat out bad player, lol. Would rather Canaan
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:45:00 PM
Alright, I'm ready for the Time Lord.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:45:14 PM
I'm really not sure why Rozier gets so much playing time at this point. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: droopdog7 on November 08, 2018, 10:45:26 PM
Brown did NOT step out there.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:45:29 PM
Yeah, I'm ready to trade Rozier for a bag of peanuts. Just his absence might improve us.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:45:30 PM
This is an utter embarrassment. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 10:45:43 PM
I'm really not sure why Rozier gets so much playing time at this point.

Danny probably shopping him around the league. ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 10:47:03 PM
C's will probably make a run -- and may even pull this out.  But... wow.  Shameful 3 quarters.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 10:47:09 PM
The Morris for Bradley trade in retrospect was a steal.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:47:30 PM
I'm really not sure why Rozier gets so much playing time at this point.

Danny probably shopping him around the league. ;)

Maybe Danny is the one who put that rumor out there.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 10:47:55 PM
They’ve definitely made more of an effort to attack the basket this game though. Progress I guess
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 10:48:15 PM
nice play by Semi
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:50:32 PM
They’ve definitely made more of an effort to attack the basket this game though. Progress I guess

(https://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/mf_image_16x9/public/bob_hed.jpg?itok=KGUaIVTo&resize=1100x1100)

Should have watched this movie instead of this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 10:51:43 PM
What the hell has happened to Jayson Tatum? Did Kobe really ruin this kid? He is just not the same player he was last year, on either end of the court.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:51:44 PM
They’ve definitely made more of an effort to attack the basket this game though. Progress I guess

(https://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/mf_image_16x9/public/bob_hed.jpg?itok=KGUaIVTo&resize=1100x1100)

Should have watched this movie instead of this game.

Is it on Netflix?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:51:53 PM
We need a bloody heroic 4th quarter
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 10:51:58 PM
What in the actual F, Tatum?

Between last year going to his head and the Kobe training, Tatum just is not the same player this year.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:53:00 PM
They’ve definitely made more of an effort to attack the basket this game though. Progress I guess

(https://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/mf_image_16x9/public/bob_hed.jpg?itok=KGUaIVTo&resize=1100x1100)

Should have watched this movie instead of this game.

Is it on Netflix?

I don't know.  It's gotta be on somewhere. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 10:53:34 PM
How many layups have we blown this game?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:53:42 PM
why would Tatum take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:54:14 PM
why would he take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Because Kobe was/is his idol
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:54:24 PM
What the hell has happened to Jayson Tatum? Did Kobe really ruin this kid? He is just not the same player he was last year, on either end of the court.

I don't think he's figured out his role on this team.  Could say that about a lot of players though.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:54:26 PM
How many layups have we blown this game?

14?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:55:12 PM
why would he take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Because Kobe was/is his idol

not Lebron?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 10:55:49 PM
We miss bunnies and wide open 3s. They hit prayers. Unreal
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:55:59 PM
why would he take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Because Kobe was/is his idol

not Lebron?
Nah, he's talked about Kobe a lot.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:56:32 PM
lol games like this suck for TPs.

When the Celtics win TPs flow ..... not one TP for me in this game thread....yet. lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 10:56:45 PM
The C's are winning this game
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:56:47 PM
lol games like this suck for TPs.

When the Celtics win TPs flow ..... not one TP for me in this game thread....yet. lol.

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 10:57:23 PM
The C's are winning this game

It's there for the taking...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:57:42 PM
why would he take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Because Kobe was/is his idol

not Lebron?
Nah, he's talked about Kobe a lot.

Maybe we should ship him to Lakers for Rondo and Ingram??? Just kidding.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 10:57:43 PM
why would he take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Because Kobe was/is his idol

Kobe was a great player.  Shouldn't be anyone's idol though.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:57:48 PM
C'mon C's!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 10:58:25 PM
why would he take training with Kobe? All he really needed was a strength and conditioning program,
Because Kobe was/is his idol

Kobe was a great player.  Shouldn't be anyone's idol though.
Ya don't have to tell me, ugh.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 10:58:29 PM
lol games like this suck for TPs.

When the Celtics win TPs flow ..... not one TP for me in this game thread....yet. lol.

TP

lol TP!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:00:32 PM
Tatum is garbage tonight. His worst game as a Celtic without any doubt
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:01:00 PM
Tatum is garbage tonight. His worst game as a Celtic without any doubt
Easily
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:01:22 PM
Maybe Robert Williams could deter all these shots at the rim?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:01:29 PM
lol games like this suck for TPs.

When the Celtics win TPs flow ..... not one TP for me in this game thread....yet. lol.

TP

TP for giving Ogaju one haha
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:02:18 PM
Omg, I'm seriously so done with Rozier. Trade him to the Suns or Cavs and get it over with. Let him be somebody else's problem.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:02:21 PM
lol games like this suck for TPs.

When the Celtics win TPs flow ..... not one TP for me in this game thread....yet. lol.

TP

TP for giving Ogaju one haha

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:02:24 PM
Lol, Rozier you are garbage
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:02:28 PM
Booker gives us a lot of problems.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:02:29 PM
This game is over.  Let's see Williams and Wannamaker.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 11:02:42 PM
Terry Rozier is one of the lowest BBIQ players I've ever seen.  He inexplicably shaded off of Booker there for no reason at all, then finds himself out of position when the ball is passed back to Booker, leaving a lane for him to drive the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:03:20 PM
JUsy not our night with these missed bunnies

Wow 4 3 attempts in a row
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:03:23 PM
Lol four threes on one possession, finally the last one going in. Brad has completely killed this offense by encouraging and not addressing this crap.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:03:48 PM
Lol, wow. I guess we got one, but still
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:04:51 PM
Terry is quite legitimately a scary player. I get scared whenever he gets minutes
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: satch on November 08, 2018, 11:05:01 PM
Could last years team beat this years team?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:05:28 PM
I don't enjoy watching Rozier dribble around in a circle every time he gets the ball....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:06:43 PM
Could last years team beat this years team?
Last years Nets could beat this team
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:06:51 PM
Why can't Robert Williams get minutes again?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:07:11 PM
I don't know why when Brown started getting it going he goes to the bench and just stays there.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:07:25 PM
Could last years team beat this years team?

Right now, yes.  What matters is how they look come playoff time.  They will figure it out... I hope.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:07:41 PM
I don't know why when Brown started getting it going he goes to the bench and just stays there.

Brad really likes to cool off the hot hand.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 11:07:50 PM
This game is over.  Let's see Williams and Wannamaker.

Wannamaker? Why - he is awful. I like to call him wannalarkin
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:07:59 PM
Get a stop after this free throw
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:08:03 PM
I don't know why when Brown started getting it going he goes to the bench and just stays there.

Brad really likes to cool off the hot hand.
Yup. CBS does it allllll the time
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:08:12 PM
this game is still out there for us to win, amazingly
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:08:27 PM
this game is still out there for us to win, amazingly
Really says a lot about Phoenix
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:09:34 PM
Suns have gone into a bit of a shell offensively
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Cool.  3 free throws missed in a row.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:10:01 PM
How is Brown such an exceptionally bad finisher at the ring
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:10:11 PM
Clearly Jaylen didn’t spent the summer working on his free throws
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:10:35 PM
Clearly Jaylen didn’t spent the summer working on his free throws
Among almost every other aspect of his game, considering he's regressed majorly
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 11:10:37 PM
How is Brown such an exceptionally bad finisher at the ring

Body control issues, probably.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:10:53 PM
they just cannot get it together to make a big run.  just unfathomable how a team with this much talent can be this bad
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:11:00 PM
My God, you can't script a worse game for us than this. Three missed free throws in a row down the stretch?

Seriously, Brad, grow an effing pair and do something about this. Bench the freaking starters tomorrow. DO SOMETHING. You're going to be on the hot seat before you know it, because you're letting by far the most talented team you've ever had go to waste right now due to your ineptness at getting these guys' heads back.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:11:39 PM
My God, you can't script a worse game for us than this. Three missed free throws in a row down the stretch?

Seriously, Brad, grow an effing pair and do something about this. Bench the freaking starters tomorrow. DO SOMETHING. You're going to be on the hot seat before you know it, because you're letting by far the most talented team you've ever had go to waste right now due to your ineptness.

I hear Robert Williams is available to play!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: keevsnick on November 08, 2018, 11:12:15 PM
How is Brown such an exceptionally bad finisher at the ring

Hes actually not that bad. He was 62% within 3 feet last year. For comparison Tatum was 63% and Hayward is a career 64%. Although he should be better
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 11:12:25 PM
My God, you can't script a worse game for us than this. Three missed free throws in a row down the stretch?

Seriously, Brad, grow an effing pair and do something about this. Bench the freaking starters tomorrow. DO SOMETHING. You're going to be on the hot seat before you know it, because you're letting by far the most talented team you've ever had go to waste right now due to your ineptness.

I hear Robert Williams is available to play!

Brad be like: Who? ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:12:44 PM
My God, you can't script a worse game for us than this. Three missed free throws in a row down the stretch?

Seriously, Brad, grow an effing pair and do something about this. Bench the freaking starters tomorrow. DO SOMETHING. You're going to be on the hot seat before you know it, because you're letting by far the most talented team you've ever had go to waste right now due to your ineptness.

I hear Robert Williams is available to play!
Literally couldn't be worse
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 11:13:42 PM
some coaches cannot coach stellar teams...... trade all our good players for a bag of chips and watch Brad excel.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:13:49 PM
Need Kyrie to carry us
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:14:33 PM
You can't fault Irving tonight. Not a great percentage, but he's pretty much had to do it all with the other starters being complete no shows.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:15:01 PM
BROWN!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:15:17 PM
Stay aggressive!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
My God, you can't script a worse game for us than this. Three missed free throws in a row down the stretch?

Seriously, Brad, grow an effing pair and do something about this. Bench the freaking starters tomorrow. DO SOMETHING. You're going to be on the hot seat before you know it, because you're letting by far the most talented team you've ever had go to waste right now due to your ineptness at getting these guys' heads back.

Bad game, but he's trying to win.

Hot seat?   ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:15:51 PM
I hope we didn’t leave this run too late, we may have
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:16:02 PM
Brown with an amazing 2nd half. Just can't understand why Stevens didn't have him on Booker more in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:16:15 PM
nice little run at the end of the game
gotta keep getting stops
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:16:54 PM
well, that one killed the comeback
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:17:26 PM
Welp....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:17:45 PM
well, that one killed the comeback
Idiotic foul
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:18:21 PM
ugh, his head bounced really hard on the floor.  concussion possibly on that one
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:18:28 PM
Marcus Smart?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:18:41 PM
Smart really hit the deck hard there
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:19:21 PM
Looked pretty embellished by Smart.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:19:51 PM
Right call.  Should not be a flagrant or tech
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:19:59 PM
Four freaking missed free throws down the stretch...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:20:25 PM
Tough road trip...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:21:59 PM
Such a dumb foul. Far out
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: PAOBoston on November 08, 2018, 11:22:26 PM
The team has some serious issues they need to figure out.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:22:28 PM
If we didn't miss those four free throws down the stretch, this is a two point game...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:22:54 PM
Tough road trip...

Well we are really getting what we deserve at this point.  You play poorly you lose.  Hopefully guys are taking this all in and can use it to get better.  Hopefully Stevens uses it to figure out if we need to change our rotation / starting lineup.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:23:06 PM
Kyrie!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:23:22 PM
The team has some serious issues they need to figure out.

To me it's all shooting...
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 11:24:21 PM
Now those missed FTs REALLY come back to bite us.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:24:26 PM
Kyrie!

And again!

By the way, how the hell does Brown not get the and-1 there on Booker?? Dude has been on his knees for the refs  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:24:36 PM
I can only hope this puts an end to the keep Rozier, trade Kyrie threads
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:24:51 PM
Booker fouled Brown on that last score
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:25:09 PM
Kyrie!

And again!

By the way, how the hell does Brown not get the and-1 there on Booker?? Dude has been on his knees for the refs  ::)

Refs don't like Brown....
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:25:15 PM
KI doesn't play defence though?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 11:28:13 PM
What

a shot
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:28:26 PM
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:28:28 PM
BIG EFFING MO!! AND KYRIE WITH THE ASSIST!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:28:39 PM
MOOK YOU BEAST
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 11:28:50 PM
Man, that was a brilliant play by Kyrie and Morris!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:28:52 PM
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!

CRAZY!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:28:54 PM
God, we don't deserve this, but it still feels so good.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2018, 11:29:07 PM
Morris has been amazing all season. Important cog to this team
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: MattyIce on November 08, 2018, 11:29:09 PM
WOW!  we have the momentum!  ...i think?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2018, 11:29:32 PM
WHO SAID KYRIE CANT  PASS
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:29:41 PM
And what the hell is Phoenix thinking with not fouling there? Especially Morris when he's holding the ball up top.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:29:46 PM
MOOK has ice water in his veins. I hope he gets his big payout next year he deserves it
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 11:29:54 PM
Got to be kidding. Well. Terrible 3.5 quarters. Win it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:30:23 PM
And what the hell is Phoenix thinking with not fouling there? Especially Morris when he's holding the ball up top.
It makes no sense to me why a team doesn't do that more often. There's no way he can milk that into a 3 FTA play
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:30:28 PM
Ahem....just want to say the Celtics are going to win this game. Said it when they were down 19 and 16 and now in overtime. Celtic Strong. Celtic Pride
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:30:36 PM
Morris - 6th man of the year right now.  amazing.

We had no business getting into overtime, but I will take it as well.
Gotta learn to play with effort the whole game at some point.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:31:01 PM
New ball game.  Amazing.  Most of us should be fired if we were coaching considering we wanted to bench guys for reserves. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:31:03 PM
Ahem....just want to say the Celtics are going to win this game. Said it when they were down 19 and 16 and now in overtime. Celtic Strong. Celtic Pride

I have to give it to you, you did call it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2018, 11:31:06 PM
MOOK has ice water in his veins. I hope he gets his big payout next year he deserves it

I prefer paying him 12 mil over Terry.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:31:23 PM
Ahem....just want to say the Celtics are going to win this game. Said it when they were down 19 and 16 and now in overtime. Celtic Strong. Celtic Pride

TP
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:31:38 PM
Ahem....just want to say the Celtics are going to win this game. Said it when they were down 19 and 16 and now in overtime. Celtic Strong. Celtic Pride
TP for more faith than pretty much anyone else here
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 11:32:02 PM
Ahem....just want to say the Celtics are going to win this game. Said it when they were down 19 and 16 and now in overtime. Celtic Strong. Celtic Pride



When you're right...you're right.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 11:32:13 PM
Kyrie!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:32:25 PM
Two hands Jaylen!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 11:32:43 PM
That left handed shot by Kyrie was unreal.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:32:43 PM
Kyrie has been a legit two-way player this year, and he's been playing legit MVP ball the last handful of games.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:32:56 PM
C'mon JB
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:34:07 PM
This is Classic Untucked Kyrie!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:34:14 PM
couldn't have picked a better time to start hitting shots
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:34:21 PM
Wow this is a shootout
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:34:23 PM
is anyone going to do anything to slow down booker?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:34:36 PM
WHAT AN OVERTIME!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:34:57 PM
Kyrie hasn't even untucked his jersey yet ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:35:03 PM
GEt another stop
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:35:08 PM
Suns D is just a sieve in OT
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2018, 11:35:08 PM
Jaylen Brown has been awesome after a dismal 1st half.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:35:13 PM
Shoot out!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 11:35:20 PM
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:35:35 PM
huge Stop right there
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:35:45 PM
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN!?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:35:52 PM
that should be a slap upside the head for Tatum.  he's got a wide open drive to the hoop and he shoots a 3
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:36:09 PM
Kyrie / Al / Jaylen all stepping up
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:37:16 PM
is anyone going to do anything to slow down booker?

Kyrie just did
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:37:52 PM
cheap foul right there
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:37:58 PM
I'm so glad I didn't turn this game off.  I was so close to doing so.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: PAOBoston on November 08, 2018, 11:38:13 PM
I should be happy about this win but man, they really need to bring the energy. They sleep walked through that game.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:38:14 PM
I'm so glad I didn't turn this game off.  I was so close.

Me too! ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:38:19 PM
Kyrie / Al / Jaylen all stepping up

If they played like this the whole game it wouldn’t have got to this point. I hope they remember what they did this overtime tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:38:38 PM
Wow
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 11:38:40 PM
That win was all leadership by Kyrie on both ends of the floor.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:38:40 PM
hots off to the C's for coming out of nowhere to win that game.
WOW WOW WOW.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:38:47 PM
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN!?

Seriously. We did all that in a handful of minutes by simply playing with intensity and purpose. Why can't we play like that more consistently instead of playing with our heads up our butt 90% of the game?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 08, 2018, 11:38:52 PM
Kyrie went absolutely insane to win us this game.

I've always perceived him as kind of a coaster in the regular season. The guy played hard on both ends.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: slamtheking on November 08, 2018, 11:38:52 PM
they had absolutely no business winning this game but made it well worth hanging in until the end.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:39:09 PM
CELTICS WIN!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 11:39:22 PM
That was a Kyrie signature game. Wow.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:39:31 PM
Why the crap did the Suns coach not ever call a timeout to set stuff up for his team in OT??
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:39:43 PM
CELTICS WIN!!!!!!

TP to you Nick.  Celtic pride
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2018, 11:39:48 PM
That was a freaking project. lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:39:53 PM
I'm also glad I'm not the coach.  I would have played Wannamaker halfway through the fourth.  TP to Brad.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 11:39:54 PM
That was a Kyrie signature game. Wow.

This is why he wanted his own team.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:40:06 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 11:40:27 PM
I'm also glad I'm not the coach.  I would have played Wannamaker halfway through the fourth.  TP to Brad.

Lol. TP.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Donoghus on November 08, 2018, 11:40:34 PM
What a ****’ comeback! Wow.  Celtics has no business winning this game...at all.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:40:42 PM
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN!?

Seriously. We did all that in a handful of minutes by simply playing with intensity and purpose. Why can't we play like that more consistently instead of playing with our heads up our butt 90% of the game?
They did this a lot last year. I think they came back from more than 20 about 6 or 7 times last year.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 11:40:45 PM
That win was all leadership by Kyrie on both ends of the floor.
Superstar level tonight.   Booker is dang good.

Jaylen stepped it up.  Jayson, well... he made those FTs.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:40:52 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:41:41 PM
Shows how strong a team you are when you play that bad for 3 quarters and can still pull out a win.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2018, 11:41:45 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

He came up with a few steals down the stretch
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:42:10 PM
The Celtics really picked up the rebounding in the second half and over time. They ended up 56- 42  on the boards!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2018, 11:42:51 PM
what a game but i hope their slow start will be over soon
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:43:04 PM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:43:17 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: blink on November 08, 2018, 11:43:24 PM
The Celtics really picked up the rebounding in the second half and over time. They ended up 56- 42  on the boards!

and they did it across the whole team, 9 guys with at least 4 rebounds.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: rondofan1255 on November 08, 2018, 11:43:28 PM
nice comeback!  :D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 11:43:52 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Medium rare?
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2018, 11:44:05 PM
Kyrie was huge including defense. Morris was no slouch either. JB was big at times but two important missed rebounds. Luckily we outlasted. Hopefully we take the momentum into Utah.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: footey on November 08, 2018, 11:44:20 PM
Games like tonight are why I’m a fan. That was a gutty, do not quit, come from way behind sweet victory. I know, the Suns, but doesn’t matter. Love it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2018, 11:44:32 PM
The nearly impossible almost happened. A team that never led for 4 quarters won the game. If Kyrie didn’t start the game with a 3, they would have done it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2018, 11:44:37 PM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?
Yep. He did a lot better riding Kyrie in this game compared to against Denver
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: liam on November 08, 2018, 11:44:40 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Medium rare?

Well done!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2018, 11:44:50 PM
Is there any doubt who the best player on this team is?  The unselfish-to-a-fault mindset of the starting five needs to end.  This is Kyrie's team and everything needs to flow through him until somebody else proves that they deserve a share of that responsibility. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CF033 on November 08, 2018, 11:45:18 PM
Talk about Jekyll and Hyde shooting!

Maybe they just needed the first 3 quarters to loosen up. Thankfully we were playing the Suns.

Glad they pulled this one out, I can't imagine the morale would've been great if we lost.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:45:24 PM
Shows how strong a team you are when you play that bad for 3 quarters and can still pull out a win.

I’ve said this about them all season - to be 7-4 not playing that well is great. When this team puts it together for 48 minutes they’re going to take some stopping.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:45:53 PM
Brown with and amazing second half. Morris too. But Kyrie was unconscious. Dude is back!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: fairweatherfan on November 08, 2018, 11:48:10 PM
Hot mess of a game with a little creeping back for the first 10.5 of the 4th then a LOT of coming back after that.

We've got problems that need addressing fast. But Kyrie was an absolute beast, Brown and Morris played hard and well, and we got there. I'll take it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:48:26 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Ribeye steaks?  I would have enjoyed that, but regretted in the morning.   :)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 08, 2018, 11:48:30 PM
Kyrie giving away his jersey and sneakers to Celtics fans in Phoenix.

How awesome is that.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: daddytxus on November 08, 2018, 11:48:41 PM
Wow!! What a comeback!! I thought there was no hope but they found some celtic pride and won the game! I hope they learn from this game and bring it in every game! Go Cs!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2018, 11:48:55 PM
Hahahahahahaha Celtics win ...happy days are here again !!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:49:58 PM
Is there any doubt who the best player on this team is?  The unselfish-to-a-fault mindset of the starting five needs to end.  This is Kyrie's team and everything needs to flow through him until somebody else proves that they deserve a share of that responsibility.

Ironic that Kyrie spent much of his post game interview with Abby praising his teammates and talking about the trust he has in them. Using Marcus Morris game tying 3 as an example. Sometimes Kyrie tries to be too unselfish, but I think he recognized tonight that he needed to grab the game by the scruff of the neck.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2018, 11:50:15 PM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?

Nope. This was all on Kyrie (and to a lesser amount Brown and Mook), as he put the team on his back and willed us to victory. Brad didn't really have much to do with it, other than not messing it up, which is a pretty low bar.

I will give him credit for sticking with our guys so long on the first night of a back to back. Probably figured this was a better chance of a win than tomorrow night without Kyrie, but props regardless.

Phoenix's coach takes the cake for dumb coach moves tonight after that last 5:07. Not fouling in the last regulation play was an enormously idiotic move, but it is rivaled by him not even calling a single timeout in OT to slow our major run down and set something up for his guys when they came up empty a few trips in a row.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 11:50:20 PM
Kyrie giving away his jersey and sneakers to Celtics fans in Phoenix.

How awesome is that.

He tends to do that. Did for a few vets last season and a young fan dressed as Uncle Drew for Halloween this season. I'm a Kyrie fan and i'm not apologizing for it anymore.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:50:46 PM
Brown with and amazing second half. Morris too. But Kyrie was unconscious. Dude is back!!!!

Brown needs to play like aggressively like that all game every game.  These guys are still figuring out their roles.  When they said screw it and went all out, they were great.  Hopefully they will learn from this.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:51:08 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Medium rare?

Lol [dang] iPhone spell check  :P I meant steals
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: RJ87 on November 08, 2018, 11:52:32 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Medium rare?

Lol [dang] iPhone spell check  :P I meant steals

All good, i knew that. Had to rib you anyway lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: keevsnick on November 08, 2018, 11:53:39 PM
Brown with and amazing second half. Morris too. But Kyrie was unconscious. Dude is back!!!!

Brown needs to play like aggressively like that all game every game.  These guys are still figuring out there roles.  When they said screw it and went all out, they were great.  Hopefully they will learn from this.

6/8 for seventeen points and pretty good defense. I'll take it.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: 86MaxwellSmart on November 08, 2018, 11:55:25 PM
So....I DON'T need to Burn my DVR--??
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 08, 2018, 11:57:29 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Medium rare?

Lol [dang] iPhone spell check  :P I meant steals

All good, i knew that. Had to rib you anyway lol.

Can’t lose with steak and ribs!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:58:30 PM
So....I DON'T need to Burn my DVR--??

Just skip the first 3 1/2 quarters.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2018, 11:59:47 PM
THIs win is all on Kyrie. He put the team on his back offensively and got a key contest on Bookers layup that was huge

Kyrie: Defensive stopper!

Also got two key steaks, one in the 4th and another one in OT

Medium rare?

Lol [dang] iPhone spell check  :P I meant steals

All good, i knew that. Had to rib you anyway lol.

Can’t lose with steak and ribs!

Suddenly I'm hungry.   :)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 09, 2018, 12:14:41 AM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?

Nope. This was all on Kyrie (and to a lesser amount Brown and Mook), as he put the team on his back and willed us to victory. Brad didn't really have much to do with it, other than not messing it up, which is a pretty low bar.

I will give him credit for sticking with our guys so long on the first night of a back to back. Probably figured this was a better chance of a win than tomorrow night without Kyrie, but props regardless.

Phoenix's coach takes the cake for dumb coach moves tonight after that last 5:07. Not fouling in the last regulation play was an enormously idiotic move, but it is rivaled by him not even calling a single timeout in OT to slow our major run down and set something up for his guys when they came up empty a few trips in a row.
So when the players are missing 6-8 open layups and about 10 wide, wide open three point shots, it's Stevens fault. But when the players start making those shots, it's all on the players. Got it!  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: nickagneta on November 09, 2018, 12:20:26 AM
Brown with and amazing second half. Morris too. But Kyrie was unconscious. Dude is back!!!!

Brown needs to play like aggressively like that all game every game.  These guys are still figuring out there roles.  When they said screw it and went all out, they were great.  Hopefully they will learn from this.

6/8 for seventeen points and pretty good defense. I'll take it.
Brown was almost exclusively on Booker in the first half and he was held to 3-9 for 10 points. His effort was great almost all game defensively. But his offensive aggression in the second half is definitely something he needs to do all game. Few can stop him when he can get a lane to the basket. I could easily see him building off this and becoming this team's second leading scorer. The last 4-5 games or so he is starting to find that rhythm
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 09, 2018, 12:53:19 AM
The silence from the anti-Kyrie crowd after tonights game is deafening!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: KGs Knee on November 09, 2018, 12:54:42 AM
I just came here to say Kyrie is a stud. You consider yourself lucky when you get a player like him, and you don't let him go.

That is all. Good night, good win!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: GreenEnvy on November 09, 2018, 01:18:33 AM
I just came here to say Kyrie is a stud. You consider yourself lucky when you get a player like him, and you don't let him go.

That is all. Good night, good win!

He’s been fantastic the last few games, surprisingly good on defense as well. He went from sluggish to on fire overnight. I think it was more than just Tommy saying he looked out of shape.

Regardless, Tommy should call out a few more players this week.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SparzWizard on November 09, 2018, 01:20:23 AM
Is Marcus Morris our second best player these days
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 09, 2018, 01:23:05 AM
I just came here to say Kyrie is a stud. You consider yourself lucky when you get a player like him, and you don't let him go.

That is all. Good night, good win!

He’s been fantastic the last few games, surprisingly good on defense as well. He went from sluggish to on fire overnight. I think it was more than just Tommy saying he looked out of shape.

Regardless, Tommy should call out a few more players this week.
I reckon let Tommy roast the whole team when we get back to Boston
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jpotter33 on November 09, 2018, 02:15:39 AM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?

Nope. This was all on Kyrie (and to a lesser amount Brown and Mook), as he put the team on his back and willed us to victory. Brad didn't really have much to do with it, other than not messing it up, which is a pretty low bar.

I will give him credit for sticking with our guys so long on the first night of a back to back. Probably figured this was a better chance of a win than tomorrow night without Kyrie, but props regardless.

Phoenix's coach takes the cake for dumb coach moves tonight after that last 5:07. Not fouling in the last regulation play was an enormously idiotic move, but it is rivaled by him not even calling a single timeout in OT to slow our major run down and set something up for his guys when they came up empty a few trips in a row.
So when the players are missing 6-8 open layups and about 10 wide, wide open three point shots, it's Stevens fault. But when the players start making those shots, it's all on the players. Got it!  ::) ::) ::)

Sure. It's his job to keep his guys motivated and confident; that's a huge part of coaching a team and managing players. The first half was a major example of him failing in this regard, as these guys were clearly unprepared, overthinking things, and missing those shots, let alone all of their defensive miscues. Brad is not the only one to blame, but he's a major part.

Further, Brad didn't do jack crap to get the guys playing better in the 4th. That was pretty much all Kyrie who simply took charge, getting Brown and Morris to help him out.

In fact, the only thing you can really give Brad props for was for sitting on his hands and not taking the main guys out early, as that allowed Kyrie to get hot and drag the team to victory. I'll also give him credit for drawing up the basic framework for the ATO play (which I think he's easily the best at in the league), though I don't think the actual intended target was Morris.

It's just astonishing to me the number of Celtics fans who simply give Brad a pass for his clear deficiencies. He's a great coach with a lot of great qualities, and I would be fine with him here for the rest of his career. But it's simply inarguable that he struggles with in-game decision-making, be it on-the-fly substitutions, calling timeouts, making adjustments to his game plan, etc., which is a major component of being a good NBA coach.

Hopefully he better develops his robust analytical skills to be more dynamic and flexible in his in-game decision-making, but for now it's a clear weakness of his that regularly hurts us in games.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: GreenEnvy on November 09, 2018, 03:26:12 AM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?

Nope. This was all on Kyrie (and to a lesser amount Brown and Mook), as he put the team on his back and willed us to victory. Brad didn't really have much to do with it, other than not messing it up, which is a pretty low bar.

I will give him credit for sticking with our guys so long on the first night of a back to back. Probably figured this was a better chance of a win than tomorrow night without Kyrie, but props regardless.

Phoenix's coach takes the cake for dumb coach moves tonight after that last 5:07. Not fouling in the last regulation play was an enormously idiotic move, but it is rivaled by him not even calling a single timeout in OT to slow our major run down and set something up for his guys when they came up empty a few trips in a row.
So when the players are missing 6-8 open layups and about 10 wide, wide open three point shots, it's Stevens fault. But when the players start making those shots, it's all on the players. Got it!  ::) ::) ::)

Sure. It's his job to keep his guys motivated and confident; that's a huge part of coaching a team and managing players. The first half was a major example of him failing in this regard, as these guys were clearly unprepared, overthinking things, and missing those shots, let alone all of their defensive miscues. Brad is not the only one to blame, but he's a major part.

Further, Brad didn't do jack crap to get the guys playing better in the 4th. That was pretty much all Kyrie who simply took charge, getting Brown and Morris to help him out.

In fact, the only thing you can really give Brad props for was for sitting on his hands and not taking the main guys out early, as that allowed Kyrie to get hot and drag the team to victory. I'll also give him credit for drawing up the basic framework for the ATO play (which I think he's easily the best at in the league), though I don't think the actual intended target was Morris.

It's just astonishing to me the number of Celtics fans who simply give Brad a pass for his clear deficiencies. He's a great coach with a lot of great qualities, and I would be fine with him here for the rest of his career. But it's simply inarguable that he struggles with in-game decision-making, be it on-the-fly substitutions, calling timeouts, making adjustments to his game plan, etc., which is a major component of being a good NBA coach.

Hopefully he better develops his robust analytical skills to be more dynamic and flexible in his in-game decision-making, but for now it's a clear weakness of his that regularly hurts us in games.

Hogwash. I bet there isn’t a fanbase out there that wouldn’t take Brad for the next ten years over whoever they currently have.

I really don’t get how you can blame a coach for a team missing wide open threes when they are proven shooters. If the open man is always Smart or Baynes, fine. But when Hayward, Tatum, Brown, Horford are all bricking wide-open threes, it’s on them. The system is working, and no reason to change it.

I guess some need him to break a clipboard, get T’d up or scream at each and every one of them when the camera is in the huddle to not be considered doing jack crap.

It’s preposterous to not blame the players for missing good looks, and then say he “sat on his hands” by leaving his players in.

How many stretches do you actually get bothered by the shot selection? Not many. The defense has been top-notch, but that’s despite him, I’m sure.

Please tell me which coach makes such substantial in-game adjustments.

Truth is, his track record suggests he gets the most out of his players. Turner, Isaiah, Bradley, Crowder, etc. have all had their best years under him. Olynyk is the only player of note who has sustained his production elsewhere.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Birdman on November 09, 2018, 05:06:12 AM
wow this team is a huge disappointment so far...if u are a top team, u suppose to beat lesser teams like Phoenix, orlando, Knicks easily! Bucks just whoop Golden State big time..its between Bucks and Raptors folks in the East unless something major happens
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jbpats on November 09, 2018, 06:12:12 AM
Anyone else have a hard time watching that game last night?
Not the play but simply visually. The bright orange court against the C’s dark green uniforms just is a terrible contrast.

I feel like I always feel this way whenever they play in Phoenix
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: knuckleballer on November 09, 2018, 06:18:07 AM
wow this team is a huge disappointment so far...if u are a top team, u suppose to beat lesser teams like Phoenix, orlando, Knicks easily! Bucks just whoop Golden State big time..its between Bucks and Raptors folks in the East unless something major happens

They clearly have a lot of issues offensively right now.  They also clearly have a lot of talent.  They will figure it out.  As bad as they've playing, they're still 7-4.  They will be fine.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 09, 2018, 06:20:51 AM
Anyone else have a hard time watching that game last night?
Not the play but simply visually. The bright orange court against the C’s dark green uniforms just is a terrible contrast.

I feel like I always feel this way whenever they play in Phoenix
The court was not the problem the play was.  I went to bed.  This team is in trouble and not a championship contender at the moment. 
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 09, 2018, 06:29:51 AM
wow this team is a huge disappointment so far...if u are a top team, u suppose to beat lesser teams like Phoenix, orlando, Knicks easily! Bucks just whoop Golden State big time..its between Bucks and Raptors folks in the East unless something major happens

They clearly have a lot of issues offensively right now.  They also clearly have a lot of talent.  They will figure it out.  As bad as they've playing, they're still 7-4.  They will be fine.
Yeah, that we played perhaps the worst half of Celtics basketball in the last 3 years or so and still pulled out the win is testament to our will, and to our super talented PG
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Celtics4ever on November 09, 2018, 06:36:58 AM
Glad we played it out and won, but this needs to stop happening.   Slow starts are a problem or not finishing, it is a different thing each game.   We need to be playing 48 minutes of basketball with effort not a quarter here or there.

Guys are coming back from injuries and I think at this point, we can say that Kobe messed with Jayson 's game be over complicating his moves.  I think we will right the ship but it is maddening seeing guys dogging it on the court.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: gouki88 on November 09, 2018, 06:39:02 AM
Glad we played it out and won, but this needs to stop happening.   Slow starts are a problem or not finishing, it is a different thing each game.   We need to be playing 48 minutes of basketball with effort not a quarter here or there.

Guys are coming back from injuries and I think at this point, we can say that Kobe messed with Jayson 's game be over complicating his moves.  I think we will right the ship but it is maddening seeing guys dogging it on the court.
I'd rather see Jayson try and emulate KD, or prime Ray Allen, rather than Kobe. Blegh. Completely breaks our offensive sets sometimes
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 09, 2018, 07:27:27 AM
I m amazed they cared enough to win. 

no LP for me till i see more effort.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 09, 2018, 07:28:22 AM
Anyone else have a hard time watching that game last night?
Not the play but simply visually. The bright orange court against the C’s dark green uniforms just is a terrible contrast.

I feel like I always feel this way whenever they play in Phoenix

did not watch , but yes i recall the odd contrast
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Surferdad on November 09, 2018, 07:56:15 AM
wow this team is a huge disappointment so far...if u are a top team, u suppose to beat lesser teams like Phoenix, orlando, Knicks easily! Bucks just whoop Golden State big time..its between Bucks and Raptors folks in the East unless something major happens
Yeah, there's only 71 games left.  Time to panic!!   ;D    ;D ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: jambr380 on November 09, 2018, 08:10:46 AM
You're welcome, everybody. I shut it off and went to bed after the PHX went on a run toward the end of the 3rd to get it back to 18. Great surprise to wake up this morning to a win!

I agree with others that it is a bit concerning how terrible we have been (at times) this season. Guys like Hayward, Rozier, and Tatum can't continue to play this poorly if we are going to be elite. But I will put that aside and enjoy being 7-4 instead of 6-5. Great effort!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 09, 2018, 08:13:33 AM
I was happy to see the "smirking" Josh Jackson only got 5 minutes thus showing his importance or impotence to the Phoenix team. What is his smirking problem like he's saying "I told you so". Guess what? We prefer Tatum to you and your jerkoff agent BJ Armstrong that advised you to not workout for the Cs. Enjoy your 5 minutes of playing time on a losing team.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: trickybilly on November 09, 2018, 08:54:14 AM
So after Stevens got so much blame for the first half does he get some love for the comeback win?

Nope. This was all on Kyrie (and to a lesser amount Brown and Mook), as he put the team on his back and willed us to victory. Brad didn't really have much to do with it, other than not messing it up, which is a pretty low bar.

I will give him credit for sticking with our guys so long on the first night of a back to back. Probably figured this was a better chance of a win than tomorrow night without Kyrie, but props regardless.

Phoenix's coach takes the cake for dumb coach moves tonight after that last 5:07. Not fouling in the last regulation play was an enormously idiotic move, but it is rivaled by him not even calling a single timeout in OT to slow our major run down and set something up for his guys when they came up empty a few trips in a row.
So when the players are missing 6-8 open layups and about 10 wide, wide open three point shots, it's Stevens fault. But when the players start making those shots, it's all on the players. Got it!  ::) ::) ::)

Sure. It's his job to keep his guys motivated and confident; that's a huge part of coaching a team and managing players. The first half was a major example of him failing in this regard, as these guys were clearly unprepared, overthinking things, and missing those shots, let alone all of their defensive miscues. Brad is not the only one to blame, but he's a major part.

Further, Brad didn't do jack crap to get the guys playing better in the 4th. That was pretty much all Kyrie who simply took charge, getting Brown and Morris to help him out.

In fact, the only thing you can really give Brad props for was for sitting on his hands and not taking the main guys out early, as that allowed Kyrie to get hot and drag the team to victory. I'll also give him credit for drawing up the basic framework for the ATO play (which I think he's easily the best at in the league), though I don't think the actual intended target was Morris.

It's just astonishing to me the number of Celtics fans who simply give Brad a pass for his clear deficiencies. He's a great coach with a lot of great qualities, and I would be fine with him here for the rest of his career. But it's simply inarguable that he struggles with in-game decision-making, be it on-the-fly substitutions, calling timeouts, making adjustments to his game plan, etc., which is a major component of being a good NBA coach.

Hopefully he better develops his robust analytical skills to be more dynamic and flexible in his in-game decision-making, but for now it's a clear weakness of his that regularly hurts us in games.

I think he is clearly still tinkering.

Has he been found lacking in the playoffs by your estimation? Serious question.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: ozgod on November 09, 2018, 11:46:09 AM
Anyone else have a hard time watching that game last night?
Not the play but simply visually. The bright orange court against the C’s dark green uniforms just is a terrible contrast.

I feel like I always feel this way whenever they play in Phoenix
The court was not the problem the play was.  I went to bed.  This team is in trouble and not a championship contender at the moment.

Good thing the championship isn't being decided next week  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: CF033 on November 09, 2018, 12:27:08 PM
Nice win last night but it's hard to get too excited about coming back on a team that we should've beaten by 25 points easily.

Kyrie is out tonight, right? Last I see he mentioned not playing tonight is in a week-old article. Here's hoping we can hit our open shots (including layups) in Utah.
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: rondofan1255 on November 09, 2018, 03:21:09 PM
Nice win last night but it's hard to get too excited about coming back on a team that we should've beaten by 25 points easily.

I'm entertained... the regular season is so long, improbable comebacks are fun!
Title: Re: Celtics (6-4) at Suns (2-8) Game #11 11/8/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 09, 2018, 03:37:24 PM
You're welcome, everybody. I shut it off and went to bed after the PHX went on a run toward the end of the 3rd to get it back to 18. Great surprise to wake up this morning to a win!

I agree with others that it is a bit concerning how terrible we have been (at times) this season. Guys like Hayward, Rozier, and Tatum can't continue to play this poorly if we are going to be elite. But I will put that aside and enjoy being 7-4 instead of 6-5. Great effort!

yeah i looked at scores and highlights on my phone this morning and was like WTH?  saw where kyrie hit a 3 with like 35 seconds left. then i assume we got a stop? then mook hitting a game tying 3 at last second. then a win in OT. absolutely nuts. reminds me of so many games last year that had me pulling hair out.  I still think kyrie and haywards return has messed up tatum and brown who did so well in playoffs last year. we need to find a rotation solution.