Warriors (34-14) at Celtics (30-18) GAme #49 1/26/19

[bopna]

Lol we lost by 4 points to one of the greatest modern-day dynasties in the NBA, an all-star team that added Cousins and yet all I’m seeing here is “trade Kyrie! Hayward should retire! We’re doomed! Trade and rebuild!” 

Yeah it was a tough loss but good grief...

Not doom and gloom...but if you get just 5 points out of Hayward tonight, the Cs win the game. Asking for 5-10 points from a 30 mill a year player is not asking a lot.

for the apologist who gives him a pass because he was coming back from injury...oh yeah 5 points is a lot.

[celticinorlando]

Problem is down the stretch other guys have to contribute. Morris was a no show most of the game. Tatum made nothing in the 4th. It was Kyrie and a little bit of Al.

GS shot 16 FTs in the 4th. I don't think Boston got to the line at all

Unfortunately the FT disparity is part and parcel of each team.  We don’t get to the line, and they do.

Yes I agree Boston settles too much for long 3s but GS got come calls tonight. The call on Al on Durant on his 3 was terrible. Same with the call on Mook on Durant. Refs anticipate fouls on Curry and Durant and then call them

If you are talking about the calls I think you are, both were fouls. Al hit Durants arm. Maybe you could argue it was before the shot but it was a foul. It wasn't  the refs tonight guys.

Morris did not touch Durant on the 3-pointer. Literally did not touch him.

Unfortunately he did. Those were both fouls

They called the Cs much tighter than the Warriors. Kyrie could of had several and ones in the 4th and did not get any calls.

[Fierce1]

On the bright side, if the Celts beat the Nets and Hornets next week, it will be a successful January.

Nets game will be another frustrating slog. Cs just seem to play so casual against teams that aren't considered powers.

I'm hoping that will change because Celts still have a shot at the #2 seed.

Both Indy and Sixers lose tonight.

Celts losing tonight didn't really hurt them in the standings.

[gouki88]

On the bright side, if the Celts beat the Nets and Hornets next week, it will be a successful January.

Nets game will be another frustrating slog. Cs just seem to play so casual against teams that aren't considered powers.

Dinwiddie just had surgery, so they might be an easier win

[nickagneta]

As much as Smart and Mook have played well as starters, it has weakened the bench majorly. And that tells me that the guys that should be starting are not getting it done (Brown and Hayward).

This team needs Brown and Hayward to start playing more consistently (Brown) and Hayward to start playing like a functional player so Mook and Smart can return to the bench and make it better.

Do I really have to roll out Brown's stats every day to show people how wrong they are about Brown's consistency and overall play since going to the bench. Here's the stats....since going to the bench, they are almost the exact same stats as he put up last year while doing it in less minutes a game as he played last year.

[celticinorlando]

On the bright side, if the Celts beat the Nets and Hornets next week, it will be a successful January.

Nets game will be another frustrating slog. Cs just seem to play so casual against teams that aren't considered powers.

I'm hoping that will change because Celts still have a shot at the #2 seed.

Both Indy and Sixers lose tonight.

Celts losing tonight didn't really hurt them in the standings.

I think the Pacers are done. Need to get to the 3 seed to avoid Philly in round one. Rather have the 6th seed and then the 2 seed then having to beat all three of the other top teams.

[tenn_smoothie]

Not sure why so many think "the team will clean up the mistakes by playoffs" or "Hayward will be much better by the end of the season" or "Brad will figure it out by April" or "Team is built for the playoffs".

I don't see it. Hayward has regressed since playing better mid-season, Stevens doesn't know what to do with this group, the bench is awful, we are much worse rebounding this year, Irving is amazing offensively but it hurts the rest of the team in the long run, we have lost our offensive movement, toughness and gritty style of play and it's not going to magically return in 30 games.

Depression is a side effect of xanex

With that said, we just won 5 in a row sparked by better overall team play. But we weren't going to win out the rest of the season.

RJ - you seem to have a real obsession about meds and alcohol.
How do you even know whether i was serious ? Nice to know you care.

[SHAQATTACK]

good basketball game

We we close and took their best game and hung right there .

[gouki88]

As much as Smart and Mook have played well as starters, it has weakened the bench majorly. And that tells me that the guys that should be starting are not getting it done (Brown and Hayward).

This team needs Brown and Hayward to start playing more consistently (Brown) and Hayward to start playing like a functional player so Mook and Smart can return to the bench and make it better.

Do I really have to roll out Brown's stats every day to show people how wrong they are about Brown's consistency and overall play since going to the bench. Here's the stats....since going to the bench, they are almost the exact same stats as he put up last year while doing it in less minutes a game as he played last year.

Odd take considering Brown played a pretty strong game on defence and had a really good patch on offence tonight

[Phantom255x]

good basketball game

We we close and took their best game and hung right there .

Whoa? Is this... an optimistic post? 

[celticinorlando]

As much as Smart and Mook have played well as starters, it has weakened the bench majorly. And that tells me that the guys that should be starting are not getting it done (Brown and Hayward).

This team needs Brown and Hayward to start playing more consistently (Brown) and Hayward to start playing like a functional player so Mook and Smart can return to the bench and make it better.

Do I really have to roll out Brown's stats every day to show people how wrong they are about Brown's consistency and overall play since going to the bench. Here's the stats....since going to the bench, they are almost the exact same stats as he put up last year while doing it in less minutes a game as he played last year.

Then put him back in the starting line up. Something has to give with that second unit

[Silky]

Rozier and Hayward combined for 4 points. Pathetic.

35 mill this season for those 4 points

But wait! Hayward's coming off from a major surgery so he gets a pass! 

I thought it was 2 major surgeries.

And it took paul george 6 years to get back to normal. So patience is key

[hwangjini_1]

Great game. They can play with the Warriors and maybe can beat them in a series.

Some brain farts down the end, a bad bounce, the opposition getting 22 more FTs while hitting FTs at 86% and Morris had the wide open, almost uncontested, 3 to put Boston up with 10 seconds left and bricked it.

I am very encouraged by this loss. I feel better about this loss than I feel about the +20 win against the Cavs.

this sums it up for me. this team can win a series with GS. but they have to play better.

then again, if only hayward were healthy this team would be the odds on favorite. sigh. i am beginning to worry if hayward will be truly back this season. tonight was clearly a step backwards.

[gouki88]

As much as Smart and Mook have played well as starters, it has weakened the bench majorly. And that tells me that the guys that should be starting are not getting it done (Brown and Hayward).

This team needs Brown and Hayward to start playing more consistently (Brown) and Hayward to start playing like a functional player so Mook and Smart can return to the bench and make it better.

Do I really have to roll out Brown's stats every day to show people how wrong they are about Brown's consistency and overall play since going to the bench. Here's the stats....since going to the bench, they are almost the exact same stats as he put up last year while doing it in less minutes a game as he played last year.

Then put him back in the starting line up. Something has to give with that second unit

JB has actually been much better as a reserve, chiefly because his efficiency is returning to normal.

13-4.5-1.6 on .482/.400/.699 shooting in 24MPG vs 11.8-4.0-1.2 on .415/.261/.633 shooting in 28MPG

[10610786d]

As much as Smart and Mook have played well as starters, it has weakened the bench majorly. And that tells me that the guys that should be starting are not getting it done (Brown and Hayward).

This team needs Brown and Hayward to start playing more consistently (Brown) and Hayward to start playing like a functional player so Mook and Smart can return to the bench and make it better.

Do I really have to roll out Brown's stats every day to show people how wrong they are about Brown's consistency and overall play since going to the bench. Here's the stats....since going to the bench, they are almost the exact same stats as he put up last year while doing it in less minutes a game as he played last year.

But he's gotta score 20 a game on 10 shooting possessions!