Celtics (37-22) at Raptors (44-17) Game #61 2/26/19

[Ogaju]

Forget about seeding

We have to hope we can even make playoffs

We havent clinched anything yet

This.

[SparzWizard]

We're just missing wide open 3's.  3 for 17 from 3. 

same BS we saw in game 7 last year

THEN ADJUST!

coaches are fired all over the sports world because it all lies at their feet at the end of the day.

that is a fact whether we want to accept it or not.

They need a different coach. I've beaten this horse so much it's almost glue, but the dude can't coach the team through adversity.

it all lies at his feet. i am at wits end with brad. i cannot argue with you on that.  he is seeming to be the common denominator.

I don’t see that.  This mess is first and foremost a player issue.  Pieces simply do not fit.

No, the players are manageable. They just need the proper direction and guidance. Brad not clarifying roles from Day 1 and being unable to even motivate the team to play with energy is a pretty significant indictment on his ability to coach this team.

We're legitimately looking at a first round exit as the 5 seed at this point, as these players clearly don't trust each other or play as a team.

Yeah, we’re not going to agree here.  This is a players league.  No spot up shooter on the entire roster.  Almost all of them need to push the ball to score.  No great shooter.  No specialist.

Pieces just don’t fit.  This really can’t be argued against.

I mean, it can, because this virtually identical team made it work last year with the only real difference being the addition of the jack-of-all-trades Hayward, which clearly shouldn't throw off the fit this much.

The main difference is the motivation and overall character of this team from last year. The pieces fit fine from a basketball perspective - it's the character/personality perspective where the team does not fit, which is something that can be managed by better coaching, such as the coach actually clarifying roles and taking a more authoritative approach with making sure the team is disciplined.

I like brad but kinda agree.  We need a stronger coach for this team.  What’s Marc Jackson doin theses days?

The C's need a Stan Van Gundy type of coach. A coach that will yell at the players and fire them up. Man at first I thought SVG was annoying when he kept screaming on my TV but this guy can coach. Similarly to the Orlando days. 3-point shooting and big man offense. Brad Stevens is too soft and passive. No fire whatsoever.

[gouki88]

Why are we throwing behind the back passes down 30?

Because the players have probably given up.

[Atzar]

I like brad but kinda agree.  We need a stronger coach for this team.  What’s Marc Jackson doin theses days?

I will find a new team if Jackson is ever the coach of the Boston Celtics.  Dead serious.

[liam]

and we have to watch Rozier the whole 4th quarter....

[RJ87]

Why are we throwing behind the back passes down 30?

Because the players have probably given up.

Nah, Terry didn't give up. He's always playing for that contract.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

We're just missing wide open 3's.  3 for 17 from 3. 

same BS we saw in game 7 last year

THEN ADJUST!

coaches are fired all over the sports world because it all lies at their feet at the end of the day.

that is a fact whether we want to accept it or not.

They need a different coach. I've beaten this horse so much it's almost glue, but the dude can't coach the team through adversity.

it all lies at his feet. i am at wits end with brad. i cannot argue with you on that.  he is seeming to be the common denominator.

I don’t see that.  This mess is first and foremost a player issue.  Pieces simply do not fit.

No, the players are manageable. They just need the proper direction and guidance. Brad not clarifying roles from Day 1 and being unable to even motivate the team to play with energy is a pretty significant indictment on his ability to coach this team.

We're legitimately looking at a first round exit as the 5 seed at this point, as these players clearly don't trust each other or play as a team.

Yeah, we’re not going to agree here.  This is a players league.  No spot up shooter on the entire roster.  Almost all of them need to push the ball to score.  No great shooter.  No specialist.

Pieces just don’t fit.  This really can’t be argued against.

I mean, it can, because this virtually identical team made it work last year with the only real difference being the addition of the jack-of-all-trades Hayward, which clearly shouldn't throw off the fit this much.

The main difference is the motivation and overall character of this team from last year. The pieces fit fine from a basketball perspective - it's the character/personality perspective where the team does not fit, which is something that can be managed by better coaching, such as the coach actually clarifying roles and taking a more authoritative approach with making sure the team is disciplined.

I like brad but kinda agree.  We need a stronger coach for this team.  What’s Marc Jackson doin theses days?

The C's need a Stan Van Gundy type of coach. A coach that will yell at the players and fire them up. Man at first I thought SVG was annoying when he kept screaming on my TV but this guy can coach. Similarly to the Orlando days. 3-point shooting and big man offense. Brad Stevens is too soft and passive. No fire whatsoever.

how about JVG? lol

regardless danny better be on the phone. i need to look up brads contract and terms and conditions

[Ogaju]

We're just missing wide open 3's.  3 for 17 from 3. 

same BS we saw in game 7 last year

THEN ADJUST!

coaches are fired all over the sports world because it all lies at their feet at the end of the day.

that is a fact whether we want to accept it or not.

They need a different coach. I've beaten this horse so much it's almost glue, but the dude can't coach the team through adversity.

it all lies at his feet. i am at wits end with brad. i cannot argue with you on that.  he is seeming to be the common denominator.

I don’t see that.  This mess is first and foremost a player issue.  Pieces simply do not fit.

No, the players are manageable. They just need the proper direction and guidance. Brad not clarifying roles from Day 1 and being unable to even motivate the team to play with energy is a pretty significant indictment on his ability to coach this team.

We're legitimately looking at a first round exit as the 5 seed at this point, as these players clearly don't trust each other or play as a team.

Yeah, we’re not going to agree here.  This is a players league.  No spot up shooter on the entire roster.  Almost all of them need to push the ball to score.  No great shooter.  No specialist.

Pieces just don’t fit.  This really can’t be argued against.

I mean, it can, because this virtually identical team made it work last year with the only real difference being the addition of the jack-of-all-trades Hayward, which clearly shouldn't throw off the fit this much.

The main difference is the motivation and overall character of this team from last year. The pieces fit fine from a basketball perspective - it's the character/personality perspective where the team does not fit, which is something that can be managed by better coaching, such as the coach actually clarifying roles and taking a more authoritative approach with making sure the team is disciplined.

I like brad but kinda agree.  We need a stronger coach for this team.  What’s Marc Jackson doin theses days?

Being one of the worst broadcasters in the NBA.

hands down ...man down...


mama, here come that man....

[SCeltic34]

Rozier continues to disappoint, even in garbage time.  Why does Brad continue to let him run the team when Hayward is on the floor.  It makes no sense.

[gouki88]

Why are we throwing behind the back passes down 30?

Because the players have probably given up.

Nah, Terry didn't give up. He's always playing for that contract.

I'm going to go cry now

[Jiri Welsch]

Such an unlikable bunch. No fight whatsoever.

[MaxAMillion]

We're just missing wide open 3's.  3 for 17 from 3. 

same BS we saw in game 7 last year

THEN ADJUST!

coaches are fired all over the sports world because it all lies at their feet at the end of the day.

that is a fact whether we want to accept it or not.

They need a different coach. I've beaten this horse so much it's almost glue, but the dude can't coach the team through adversity.

it all lies at his feet. i am at wits end with brad. i cannot argue with you on that.  he is seeming to be the common denominator.

I don’t see that.  This mess is first and foremost a player issue.  Pieces simply do not fit.

No, the players are manageable. They just need the proper direction and guidance. Brad not clarifying roles from Day 1 and being unable to even motivate the team to play with energy is a pretty significant indictment on his ability to coach this team.

We're legitimately looking at a first round exit as the 5 seed at this point, as these players clearly don't trust each other or play as a team.

Yeah, we’re not going to agree here.  This is a players league.  No spot up shooter on the entire roster.  Almost all of them need to push the ball to score.  No great shooter.  No specialist.

Pieces just don’t fit.  This really can’t be argued against.

They didn't have any of that last year when they won 16 in a row. There is more going on than just a question of talent.

[gouki88]

Rozier continues to disappoint, even in garbage time.  Why does Brad continue to let him run the team when Hayward is on the floor.  It makes no sense.

TP!!!! Hayward has time and again proven to be a better point guard on offence, yet Brad refuses to learn. Gah!

[Jiri Welsch]

Rozier continues to disappoint, even in garbage time.  Why does Brad continue to let him run the team when Hayward is on the floor.  It makes no sense.

Brad is a eunuch

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Rozier continues to disappoint, even in garbage time.  Why does Brad continue to let him run the team when Hayward is on the floor.  It makes no sense.