Celtics (4-3) at Raptors (1-4) Game #8 1/4/21

[Phantom255x]

Hate that Jaylen and Tatum have to play heavy minutes so far to start the season.

Feels like we have had a lot of back-to-backs and stretches where we have like 3 games in a span of just 4 days. And with Kemba and a few others out at times it’s forcing some guys like Jaylen + Tatum to play more.

Hope they don’t get very tired legs soon and that they can rest up when they can.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Hate that Jaylen and Tatum have to play heavy minutes so far to start the season.

Feels like we have had a lot of back-to-backs and stretches where we have like 3 games in a span of just 4 days. And with Kemba and a few others out at times it’s forcing some guys like Jaylen + Tatum to play more.

Hope they don’t get very tired legs soon and that they can rest up when they can.

Appreciate and share some of the concern, but these guys are young.  I can't vacuum without turning an ankle.

[colincb]

126 points vs TOR's 4th best defense.

PP was a steal at 28. Very poised with the dribble even against top defenders.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

With all of the positive stuff said, I'mma go in on Waters for a minute.

We all watched the game.  We all saw that he didn't play well... with the possible exception of Nesmith, he was our worst player tonight.  And Nesmith at least has the excuse of having been drafted two months ago.  But what I want to call attention to is the body language of his teammates.  Brown and Tatum were visibly frustrated with Waters at various points in the game tonight.  They NEVER DO THIS.  I've never seen them show that exasperation with any other teammate.  And at the end after we coughed up too much of the lead for comfort, Smart didn't even high five Waters when he came to the bench.  Just shook his head at him.  This makes me think that there's something deeper with him.  Maybe he isn't putting in the work or isn't learning.  I don't know what it was.  But I thought it was clear that the guys have some problems with him. 

I doubt we see him for much longer, especially since Pritchard looks like a f***ing player.

I did notice that Smart didn't slap his hand, but I didn't notice Brown and Tatum. I thought the Smart thing was weird.

Unfortunately he's on a two-way contract, which means letting him go doesn't really gain us much, unless there's some two-way player that has more upside that I don't know about.

[nickagneta]

Hate that Jaylen and Tatum have to play heavy minutes so far to start the season.

Feels like we have had a lot of back-to-backs and stretches where we have like 3 games in a span of just 4 days. And with Kemba and a few others out at times it’s forcing some guys like Jaylen + Tatum to play more.

Hope they don’t get very tired legs soon and that they can rest up when they can.

Appreciate and share some of the concern, but these guys are young.  I can't vacuum without turning an ankle.

At least you can vacuum. I'll throw out my back doing that!😉😄😁😂

[tarheelsxxiii]

Hate that Jaylen and Tatum have to play heavy minutes so far to start the season.

Feels like we have had a lot of back-to-backs and stretches where we have like 3 games in a span of just 4 days. And with Kemba and a few others out at times it’s forcing some guys like Jaylen + Tatum to play more.

Hope they don’t get very tired legs soon and that they can rest up when they can.

Appreciate and share some of the concern, but these guys are young.  I can't vacuum without turning an ankle.

At least you can vacuum. I'll throw out my back doing that!😉😄😁😂

It may be time for us to consider the ever controversial but reportedly reliable Roomba.

[Tr1boy]

126 points vs TOR's 4th best defense.

PP was a steal at 28. Very poised with the dribble even against top defenders.

at 26 

Raptors took Flynn at 28.

[hwangjini_1]

Hate that Jaylen and Tatum have to play heavy minutes so far to start the season.

Feels like we have had a lot of back-to-backs and stretches where we have like 3 games in a span of just 4 days. And with Kemba and a few others out at times it’s forcing some guys like Jaylen + Tatum to play more.

Hope they don’t get very tired legs soon and that they can rest up when they can.

Appreciate and share some of the concern, but these guys are young.  I can't vacuum without turning an ankle.

At least you can vacuum. I'll throw out my back doing that!😉😄😁😂

It may be time for us to consider the ever controversial but reportedly reliable Roomba.

i ighly reccomend you have bots do your vacuuming for you. i still have to hand vacuum, but a lot, lot less.

bots be good.

[kraidstar]

Our platoon of bigs has quietly been very effective. Timelord and Grant have really improved,  and Thompson is a rock. Does all the little things to keep the other team uncomfortable in the paint.

Seems like we've had a lot more leverage on the glass.

[hpantazo]

Gotta give some credit to Brad Stevens here. We go on the second night of a back to back on the road, minus our starting backcourt and our 6th man, starting Tremont Waters and having two rookies along with Semi, Grant, and Rob Williams off the bench, and we blow out a very good vet team in Toronto.

People go berserk on here against Stevens when we lose, he deserves some of the credit when we win, especially for these type of wins.

[Chief]

Gotta give some credit to Brad Stevens here. We go on the second night of a back to back on the road, minus our starting backcourt and our 6th man, starting Tremont Waters and having two rookies along with Semi, Grant, and Rob Williams off the bench, and we blow out a very good vet team in Toronto.

People go berserk on here against Stevens when we lose, he deserves some of the credit when we win, especially for these type of wins.

CBS always seems better with less.

[hpantazo]

I've criticized Semi a ton on here, but I am happy to admit he has definitely improved this year. He has become a legit asset off the bench. I no longer cringe when I see him out there.

[kraidstar]

I've criticized Semi a ton on here, but I am happy to admit he has definitely improved this year. He has become a legit asset off the bench. I no longer cringe when I see him out there.

He was good tonight for the most part. He can be productive if he stays within himself. The athleticism is there.

[Tr1boy]

I've criticized Semi a ton on here, but I am happy to admit he has definitely improved this year. He has become a legit asset off the bench. I no longer cringe when I see him out there.

Good 3 and D guy. He is making his 3s and playing tough D

If he is having an off game,  sub for a similar player in Grant Williams.  Who was solid tonight also

[Kuberski33]

When I saw that Smart and Teague would be out and this being night 2 of a back to back away from home - I said 'schedule loss' upcoming. Very pleasant surprise tonight.  Until further notice Pritchard is their 3rd scorer and Semi's in in the regular rotation. Big step-up from G. Williams tonight too - his best game of the season.

Team is starting to develop its identity - and if Pritchard and Semi keep it up, one that's going to wind up being a lot deeper than anyone expected.