Raptors (33-12) at Celtics (25-18) Game #44 1/16/19

[Atzar]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

[nickagneta]

Return of Kyrie, Smart and Baynes tonight.
Think bench shows up big time.
Celtics by 5 in a close game

I like being right.

Okay so they won by a couple points more than 5 but still pretty accurate.

[Redz]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

Yeh but he didn't do much that series 

[Phantom255x]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

SMH what a brain fart, how did I forget 

But yeah Baynes AND Kyrie have that experience!

[nickagneta]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

Lol Phantom. I know you're young so having a senior moment and forgetting Kyrie, the guy who probably hit one of the biggest Finals shots of the last decade or more, has a ring is inexcusable.

Lol😂😂🤣🤣

[slamtheking]

great finish against the team they'll have to beat to get to the finals.  where was this effort the other night when they collapsed down the stretch?

That's one of this team's big problems: They seem to get up for the good teams, but often crap out against the bad. It's nice to have a good combined record against Toronto, Milwaukee, Philly, and Indiana, but the fact that they've struggled so much against bad teams tells me that these guys often don't have their heads in the right place. And that poor play is going to cost them big-time with playoff seeding and home court.

that's the thing for me - I don't worry about how this team stands up against the other top teams in the league in terms of talent but in terms of effort.  I still think they'll catch Philly and Indy before the end of the season but I think the 3rd seed may be their ceiling going into the playoffs

[hodgy03038]

Great win against a great team. Now let's hope we can start winning on the road and if we can beat bad teams. Baynes being in the rotation made a big defensive difference tonight. Hayward looked confident. A total team effort led by 18 dimes from Kyrie. Let's go!!

[ozgod]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

Pretty sure Kyrie has a ring too 

Baynes makes a big difference to our defense though.

[Phantom255x]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

Lol Phantom. I know you're young so having a senior moment and forgetting Kyrie, the guy who probably hit one of the biggest Finals shots of the last decade or more, has a ring is inexcusable.

Lol😂😂🤣🤣

Yeah I blame it on the long week. Classes started back for me last week and now things are just starting to pick up a bit (but thank god this is a long weekend coming up!) 

[GreenEnvy]

I was ready for a frustrating game from the tip (literally, Horford didn’t even jump). We rebounded from a slow start behind Hayward, Brown, and Baynes.

Excellent 2nd but TOR did miss a lot of easy looks. Sloppy second half until the last 5 minutes, but obviously they showed up tonight.

And that’s what makes them so frustrating. They’d hardly be the first great team to coast, but they’d arguably be youngest. I get teams like Cleveland, Golden State, and especially our 2010-2012 teams coasting, because they are vets and know their bodies and the grind.

We are 6-3 against the current top-4 in the East, which is encouraging. The problem is we are undefeated at home and winless on the road. We need to either start racking up wins and start climbing the standings, or be prepared to go into the other arenas and steal some games.

[BringToughnessBack]

I will miss a day of trade everyone threads..😁. Guess Kyrie is pretty awesome and clearly the best star on the court when it counts. Lets trade him now while his value is high 🤔😁

[Phantom255x]

Having Baynes back was also a refreshing site to see.

I root for Timelord but the reality is, we really missed Baynes in recent times and when both Horford and Baynes are out or less than 100%, then that creates a problem for this team given our depth in the center department.

He was fantastic tonight and we really needed that. We also missed him in the recent Bucks game we played where he could have made an impact (along with Horford who also missed that game).

And Baynes is the only guy on the team with a ring (championship experience) so he can also help set the tone for this team and guide them to hopefully a Finals run.

Lol Phantom. I know you're young so having a senior moment and forgetting Kyrie, the guy who probably hit one of the biggest Finals shots of the last decade or more, has a ring is inexcusable.

Lol😂😂🤣🤣

Yeah I blame it on the long week. Classes started back for me last week and now things are just starting to pick up a bit (but thank god this is a long weekend coming up!) 

Idk maybe this is why Kyrie wanted to leave Lebron’s shadow, seeing some like me almost forget Kyrie had a ring despite him hitting the most important shot of those playoffs 

And yeah I posted this on the Celticsblog recap article too and now I have to reply and correct my mistake there lol welp.

[ozgod]

Kyrie being interviewed said he called LeBum after the Orlando game to apologize for being a young player who was headstrong and also to ask for advice on how to deal with Boston’s own young players and how to guide them the way LeBum was trying to guide him when all he wanted was big paycheck, more shots and making All Star teams etc. particularly since Kyrie had to adjust his own game from being the Man to being the Second when LeBum came back to Cleveland.

I’m sure the full interview will be on Twitter shortly it’s well worth listening to.

[Adelaide Celt]

I hope the image of Kyrie holding up the 'BOSTON" on his jersey becomes just as iconic as the images of Pierce and KG doing the same

[Jiri Welsch]

Kyrie being interviewed said he called LeBum after the Orlando game to apologize for being a young player who was headstrong and also to ask for advice on how to deal with Boston’s own young players and how to guide them the way LeBum was trying to guide him when all he wanted was big paycheck, more shots and making All Star teams etc. particularly since Kyrie had to adjust his own game from being the Man to being the Second when LeBum came back to Cleveland.

I’m sure the full interview will be on Twitter shortly it’s well worth listening to.

Interviewed in the locker room?