You know it's sad when we have to wait to see who the refs are just to have a fair basketball game or not. Regardless, Celtics taking this one let's get it boys!!
You know it's sad when we have to wait to see who the refs are just to have a fair basketball game or not. Regardless, Celtics taking this one let's get it boys!!Unfortunately we are at the point where the nba has condensed the referee pool so much after 2 rounds to the refs they believe are the "best". Aka the refs who will go with their agenda. So at this point there's at least 1 terrible official every night..
Biggest Cs playoff game since Game 7 of the 2012 ECF.
Win this.
I foresee a lot of James driving to the hoop, drawing fouls and kicking out for threeStep in and draw that charge!
I find it hilarious that not only does FL make the thread but then gives out a TP to the first to post. She's like a machine. I find her a symbol of the Celtics excellence. She's very DO Your Job.
All the experts telling Lebron to post up more.
She’s the Jackie Mac of CelticsBlog. :)I find it hilarious that not only does FL make the thread but then gives out a TP to the first to post. She's like a machine. I find her a symbol of the Celtics excellence. She's very DO Your Job.
Wait, hang on, FL is a she? Wow, you really do learn something new every day.
Mike
Would like to thank the NHL and NBA for putting the freaking Celtics and lightning on at the same time. SMH.
Would like to thank the NHL and NBA for putting the freaking Celtics and lightning on at the same time. SMH.
Hope Tampa Bay gets their butts handed to them.
Whatever, nobody's watching the Lightning game over Celtics vs Cavs.
Celtics have a chance to SHOCK the world and seize this series by the throat now!
I hope they show that killer instinct tonight in Game 3.
Even if they don't start out fast, we've seen them make too many comebacks to EVER count them out, right guys? (Braces self for the hundreds of negative/despairing posts about to hit this forum the second the Celtics get behind by 10 or more tonight). You KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!
Feeling surprisingly stress-free. I can comfortably say I had no expectations of this team taking two games from Cleveland to begin with. I think the only way I'd be somewhat disappointed, and given the original odds, I'm not sure how I could be, is if they don't win at least one more game.
Official Report
James Capers - This is Capers second game with the Celtics in these playoffs. He called game 5 vs the Sixers and let them play both ways. He missed a few calls but it wasn't one sided. In the past he has been good in some and bad in some. He doesn't have a lot of controversy around him, however. His home W/L record this season is 49-17. He calls an average of 41.3 fouls per game with 48% of those calls on the home team.
Josh Tiven - Tiven called Game 7 vs the Bucks and did a decent job, letting them play and not calling it one sided. He lives in Connecticut and he has a twin brother who is a big Celtics fan and who has been shown in the crowd at the Garden when Tiven was officiating. His home W/L record this season is 34-29. As with most of the referees, on any given night he can be good or he can be very bad. Hopefully we get the good tonight.
Zach Zarba - This is Zarba's second playoff game with the Celtics. He called Game 5 vs Philadelphia with Capers. As with the other refs, sometimes he is good and sometimes he isn't so good but there isn't a lot of controversy surrounding him. His home W/L record this season is 30-37. He calls an average of 37.6 fouls per game with 52.2% called on the home team.
Official ReportThank you for the great report!!!!!
James Capers - This is Capers second game with the Celtics in these playoffs. He called game 5 vs the Sixers and let them play both ways. He missed a few calls but it wasn't one sided. In the past he has been good in some and bad in some. He doesn't have a lot of controversy around him, however. His home W/L record this season is 49-17. He calls an average of 41.3 fouls per game with 48% of those calls on the home team.
Josh Tiven - Tiven called Game 7 vs the Bucks and did a decent job, letting them play and not calling it one sided. He lives in Connecticut and he has a twin brother who is a big Celtics fan and who has been shown in the crowd at the Garden when Tiven was officiating. His home W/L record this season is 34-29. As with most of the referees, on any given night he can be good or he can be very bad. Hopefully we get the good tonight.
Zach Zarba - This is Zarba's second playoff game with the Celtics. He called Game 5 vs Philadelphia with Capers. As with the other refs, sometimes he is good and sometimes he isn't so good but there isn't a lot of controversy surrounding him. His home W/L record this season is 30-37. He calls an average of 37.6 fouls per game with 52.2% called on the home team.
Hate to be this cynical, but I can't see the NBA allowing LeBron to go down 3-0. This will be an easy Cavs win with a massive foul discrepancy
Debby downer. You might be right though................Hate to be this cynical, but I can't see the NBA allowing LeBron to go down 3-0. This will be an easy Cavs win with a massive foul discrepancy
I expect Boston to be in high foul trouble early and Lebron shooting 15 plus free throws. I just can’t believe the Cavs not getting the benefit of every call
Official Reportthanks for the update and info flc. and thanks for another terrific game thread. tp once more.
James Capers - This is Capers second game with the Celtics in these playoffs. He called game 5 vs the Sixers and let them play both ways. He missed a few calls but it wasn't one sided. In the past he has been good in some and bad in some. He doesn't have a lot of controversy around him, however. His home W/L record this season is 49-17. He calls an average of 41.3 fouls per game with 48% of those calls on the home team.
Josh Tiven - Tiven called Game 7 vs the Bucks and did a decent job, letting them play and not calling it one sided. He lives in Connecticut and he has a twin brother who is a big Celtics fan and who has been shown in the crowd at the Garden when Tiven was officiating. His home W/L record this season is 34-29. As with most of the referees, on any given night he can be good or he can be very bad. Hopefully we get the good tonight.
Zach Zarba - This is Zarba's second playoff game with the Celtics. He called Game 5 vs Philadelphia with Capers. As with the other refs, sometimes he is good and sometimes he isn't so good but there isn't a lot of controversy surrounding him. His home W/L record this season is 30-37. He calls an average of 37.6 fouls per game with 52.2% called on the home team.
Feel like it will be a Cleveland blowout or a close Celtics win.
Having lurked in the shadows of CelticsBlog since around 2005, I've finally got around to creating an account.
Really looking for the tone to be set early, and specifically for Jaylen/Terry to keep exploiting their guards off the ball.
Keeping them busy on that end should hopefully slow them down from the perimeter which has to be a huge focus for the cavs seeing how little contribution they've had so far in this series.
Nothing to do but sit back and enjoy this play out!
Having lurked in the shadows of CelticsBlog since around 2005, I've finally got around to creating an account.
Really looking for the tone to be set early, and specifically for Jaylen/Terry to keep exploiting their guards off the ball.
Keeping them busy on that end should hopefully slow them down from the perimeter which has to be a huge focus for the cavs seeing how little contribution they've had so far in this series.
Nothing to do but sit back and enjoy this play out!
Having lurked in the shadows of CelticsBlog since around 2005, I've finally got around to creating an account.
Really looking for the tone to be set early, and specifically for Jaylen/Terry to keep exploiting their guards off the ball.
Keeping them busy on that end should hopefully slow them down from the perimeter which has to be a huge focus for the cavs seeing how little contribution they've had so far in this series.
Nothing to do but sit back and enjoy this play out!
Having lurked in the shadows of CelticsBlog since around 2005, I've finally got around to creating an account.
Really looking for the tone to be set early, and specifically for Jaylen/Terry to keep exploiting their guards off the ball.
Keeping them busy on that end should hopefully slow them down from the perimeter which has to be a huge focus for the cavs seeing how little contribution they've had so far in this series.
Nothing to do but sit back and enjoy this play out!
dat arbys look good right now
dat arbys look good right now
It does look good but it's not really good....
all I really want to see is maximum effort, toughness, unselfishness, and togetherness...i agree. i can live with a loss as long as this team plays hard and smart...but of course, if they do that, they will win. ;D
let the chips fall as they may if we do that.
We could’ve been down by 12 already if the Cavaliers had made some shots
3-0 fouls already ::)
Thompson gets to push and grab going for rebounds every possession, but that's somehow a foul for Baynes. ::)
We could’ve been down by 12 already if the Cavaliers had made some shots
okay, celtics missing easy shots, but playing good defense. not a bad start to the game.
they will make their shots sooner or later.
And that's exactly why you don't start Brown off on Lebron. Now he has two fouls already and has to play hesistant the rest of the first half. Such a dumb move, especially after Morris worked so well on Lebron the first two games.Brown could have gotten those fouls on love too, if that’s what you’re proposing.
Who left Smith wide open? Brown??Brown went to help on LeBron and had an off-the-ball screen from Thompson
Ok, now I think they're gonna lose.too soon yet. lots of time left for the celtics to come back and play better.
They've decided to be stupid tonight and the Cavs have decided to be their best.
the announcers are impossible to listen to in this game. every other statement is washing lebron's balls. :P
we look nervous right nowHopefully before it’s too late.
we will get into the groove
We’re earning our road reputation.
Brad does know he call effing timeouts, right? Jesus Christ...Brad seems to be mailing it in too
What’s the foul count so far?
Literally every call going Clevelands way. This unwatchable so far, thanks NBA!
The Cavs are playing football out there...
Oh boy here comes YabuAt this point it can't hurt lots. I mean you can't really play much worse than Morris is right now
Yabu already?Shoulda happened a while ago
Yabu already?
Just keep working hard on the defense of them don’t let them pull awayToo late for that.
C’s too content. Do not like that at all.
hmmmmmm fouls are 5 to 0, favor of cleveland. hmmmm.We got one!
C’s too content. Do not like that at all.
too young and dumb
we are huge underdogs can never let up. should be playing like this is game 7. need to stop reading press clippimngs
Get Baynes outta there..
On To Game 4 (sadly)
hmmmmmm fouls are 5 to 0, favor of cleveland. hmmmm.
cripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
Pretty much exactly what I expected Cleveland's role players are playing much better at home and Boston's are playing like crap on the road.
It would have been nice though if they didn't get run out of the gym in the 1st quarter, making it near impossible to win the game without a miracle come back.
On To Game 4 (sadly)
Baynes passing to Yabu was dumb thoughcripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
too much passing? Are you kidding? There is zero ball movement.
Pretty disappointing start. We look scared and tentative.
Baynes passing to Yabu was dumb thoughcripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
too much passing? Are you kidding? There is zero ball movement.
Baynes passing to Yabu was dumb thoughcripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
too much passing? Are you kidding? There is zero ball movement.
On To Game 4 (sadly)
Morris is 1-5 lolHe is looking to out shoot the whole team tonight
Yeah sorry but bringing Yabusele already seems like Brad just waving the white flag. Really odd.
It's still early but I'm already looking forward to Game 4.
cripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
too much passing? Are you kidding? There is zero ball movement.
It's still early but I'm already looking forward to Game 4.
when you're 7 feet tall with the ball and under the basket with a clear path to a dunk. you dunk. you don't passcripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
too much passing? Are you kidding? There is zero ball movement.
On To Game 4 (sadly)
Haven't people learned to stop this nonsense in the first quarter yet? How many times have we got off to bad starts and came back and won? lol
On To Game 4 (sadly)
Haven't people learned to stop this nonsense in the first quarter yet? How many times have we got off to bad starts and came back and won? lol
cripes, when you can dunk. DUNK! too much passing
too much passing? Are you kidding? There is zero ball movement.
He might be referring to that possession when Baynes had the ball directly beneath the hoop and for some inexplicable reason tried passing it out to someone (Smart?) and threw the ball out of bounds.
On To Game 4 (sadly)
Haven't people learned to stop this nonsense in the first quarter yet? How many times have we got off to bad starts and came back and won? lol
It's still early but I'm already looking forward to Game 4.
need to get a split or we will have all the oressure to win every home game. need a win at celevalnd
On To Game 4 (sadly)
Haven't people learned to stop this nonsense in the first quarter yet? How many times have we got off to bad starts and came back and won? lol
The key to the series is making James work...you do not want him resting with a big lead
Monroe is terrible, I expect nothing.Like I said, terrible player. Will be glad to see him off the team next season.
Monroe is worthless.
just mass confusion on D by Smart that time. lost his man and didn't recover to get to Hill
Does home court really make this much difference
just mass confusion on D by Smart that time. lost his man and didn't recover to get to Hill
Is anyone else seeing these moving football picks and all the holding a grabbing?
no one on this team is worthless
come on fam be positive
*sippin*
**** Smart? no need to jack that 3 with 4 seconds left on the clock
Even Smart crapped the bed there. There was tons of time left before he jacked that stupid 3. We look like absolute trash.
oh that's happening but on that play, Smart was just running around not covering anyonejust mass confusion on D by Smart that time. lost his man and didn't recover to get to Hill
Is anyone else seeing these moving football picks and all the holding a grabbing?
That Smart pull-up 3 with like 6 seconds on the clock was pathetic.
A better possession and score there would have been vital.
Weve been terrible in the playoffs so I’d say the answer is an easy yes.Does home court really make this much difference
thats a really good question.
no one on this team is worthless
come on fam be positive
*sippin*
Positive you're •sipping•
I'm seeing bothjust mass confusion on D by Smart that time. lost his man and didn't recover to get to Hill
Is anyone else seeing these moving football picks and all the holding a grabbing?
No, I’m seeing a confused defense.
The way we come back I’ll take down 15 with George hill the leading scorer
so disappointed in Monroe....
okay, that sucked. ;D
now the celtics start the come back!!! ;D
George Hill won't cook us all game long.
We got to keep hounding them and play better defense. The shots will start falling for us (or at least it better)
just mass confusion on D by Smart that time. lost his man and didn't recover to get to Hill
Is anyone else seeing these moving football picks and all the holding a grabbing?
No, I’m seeing a confused defense.
Those are the shots that just make you sctratch your head from Smart. Know the situation man!
Come on C's. FEED AL!
We're 13-0 in season & playoffs when he shoots 70%+ from the field, and usually win when he puts up 18-22. Get him more involved.
Trade Kyrie and start Terry though, right?
Just dumb basketball
BUT GUYS!!! LET'S TRADE KYRIE!! ::)
cavs are clogging paint and its working
SEMI LOL...telling bron that was weak..
Whole team playing awful. Hard to call amy individual guy out
How was that not a foul on Tatum
Funny, Lebron had more contact on that "block" than Semi had, but no foul there ::)It’s absolute bull****
Lebron simply grabbed Semi's hands, not the ball
How was that not a foul on Tatum
Funny, Lebron had more contact on that "block" than Semi had, but no foul there ::)It’s absolute bull****
LeBron wasn’t even close to going up straight, and he grabs him by the wrist. But that’s “great defence” because it’s LeBron. LeBron disgusts me and I can’t wait for the day where he retires. Hopefully in disgrace
Just unlucky on that Korver 3Effort okay by nance led to that three.
I like the way they're now fighting to stay within 15. If the game stabilizes here they have a chance late in the 3rd
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh yes leberon misses a layup yet call a foul on us
folks we aint overcoming this if they keep bailing him out
who is reffing this BS?
Come on guys, get it to 10 by the half!
**** Mark Jackson!
Come on guys, get it to 10 by the half!Honestly, we just need to get to the half and get yelled at. Not seeing anything worth a [dang] this half.
their crowd is waiting for excuse to fold and go into deep library mode—-we play 6 hard minutes and we can get back into this
sure hope brad is taking notes for game 4. no excuses not to have this team ready next game NONE ZERO ZILCH
The Cavs are too comfortable. Next to impossible to beat LeBron when he’s comfortable.
sure hope brad is taking notes for game 4. no excuses not to have this team ready next game NONE ZERO ZILCH
I loathe him with every bone in my bodyFunny, Lebron had more contact on that "block" than Semi had, but no foul there ::)It’s absolute bull****
LeBron wasn’t even close to going up straight, and he grabs him by the wrist. But that’s “great defence” because it’s LeBron. LeBron disgusts me and I can’t wait for the day where he retires. Hopefully in disgrace
If anyone wonders why people don't "appreciate" LeBron rewatch that crap....
their crowd is waiting for excuse to fold and go into deep library mode—-we play 6 hard minutes and we can get back into this
tp!!!!!
*sippin*
Funny, Lebron had more contact on that "block" than Semi had, but no foul there ::)It’s absolute bull****
LeBron wasn’t even close to going up straight, and he grabs him by the wrist. But that’s “great defence” because it’s LeBron. LeBron disgusts me and I can’t wait for the day where he retires. Hopefully in disgrace
If anyone wonders why people don't "appreciate" LeBron rewatch that crap....
What is this coach suppose to do exactly?sure hope brad is taking notes for game 4. no excuses not to have this team ready next game NONE ZERO ZILCH
Yes terrible start really put us in a hole
Honestly, their building doesn't feel like a hostile environment.
Felt like they were playing in a library before that Korver 3 :P
I loathe him with every bone in my bodyFunny, Lebron had more contact on that "block" than Semi had, but no foul there ::)It’s absolute bull****
LeBron wasn’t even close to going up straight, and he grabs him by the wrist. But that’s “great defence” because it’s LeBron. LeBron disgusts me and I can’t wait for the day where he retires. Hopefully in disgrace
If anyone wonders why people don't "appreciate" LeBron rewatch that crap....
What is this coach suppose to do exactly?sure hope brad is taking notes for game 4. no excuses not to have this team ready next game NONE ZERO ZILCH
Yes terrible start really put us in a hole
Lebron killing us.
whelp it looked over five minutes into the game
Our shooting is atrocious.
still time to make it single digits before the half
as aggravating as the C's have been with their head-up-their-ass play tonight, they're not as aggravating as listening to ESPN's broadcast bunch salivating over Lebron. Absolutely hate Mark Jackson and SVG.
literally nothing we are doing is working right now. Rozier and Tatum have at least tried to get to the rim, we can't hit shots, we are not playing smart def, everything going in for Cavs.
Do we have an amazing comeback in us today?
This stinks. That road narrative going to live on.I mean, it’s pretty much confirmed isn’t it?
as aggravating as the C's have been with their head-up-their-ass play tonight, they're not as aggravating as listening to ESPN's broadcast bunch salivating over Lebron. Absolutely hate Mark Jackson and SVG.The reason I turned it off. When they were lauding LeBrons “great defence” when he clear as day fouled Ojeleye I just wanted to vomit
as aggravating as the C's have been with their head-up-their-ass play tonight, they're not as aggravating as listening to ESPN's broadcast bunch salivating over Lebron. Absolutely hate Mark Jackson and SVG.
literally nothing we are doing is working right now. Rozier and Tatum have at least tried to get to the rim, we can't hit shots, we are not playing smart def, everything going in for Cavs.
Do we have an amazing comeback in us today?
We’re simply sleepwalking through the game. Had we played with any force whatsoever they would have caved. But we just let them off the hook and are giving them a frebie.
Yeah, guys, how about we stop switching guards on bigs... Not that difficult of a concept, especially when they're not really forcing the switch...
literally nothing we are doing is working right now. Rozier and Tatum have at least tried to get to the rim, we can't hit shots, we are not playing smart def, everything going in for Cavs.I've seen us come back many times at half time. We can do it
Do we have an amazing comeback in us today?
literally nothing we are doing is working right now. Rozier and Tatum have at least tried to get to the rim, we can't hit shots, we are not playing smart def, everything going in for Cavs.
Do we have an amazing comeback in us today?
still time to make it single digits before the halfIts going the wrong way. We’ll be down 25 by the half.
Cavs can do no wrong. At the half Stevens needs to demand their man cards and make a call to a urologist about a group rate for getting his players some balls.. Brad needs to give them a good spray at halftime and tell them to play for pride
literally nothing we are doing is working right now. Rozier and Tatum have at least tried to get to the rim, we can't hit shots, we are not playing smart def, everything going in for Cavs.
Do we have an amazing comeback in us today?
WHY CAN'T TATUM CATCH AND SHOOT?
WHY CAN'T TATUM CATCH AND SHOOT?They are all in love with the pump fake
WHY CAN'T TATUM CATCH AND SHOOT?Yeah seriously. Almost never does it and often steps in a long two.
Tatum passes up an open three and the possession ends in a Smart three... Dude has to stop being so freaking tentative and shoot the dang ball.
Lebrons out of gas lolC's must have watched Rocky 3 on the flight to Cleveland -- Lebron's Clubber Lang and they're just letting him run amok figuring he'll tire himself while beating on the C's
We need to take advantage the guy is done for the game
he's been money from that long 2 for a whileWHY CAN'T TATUM CATCH AND SHOOT?Yeah seriously. Almost never does it and often steps in a long two.
WHY CAN'T TATUM CATCH AND SHOOT?
Actually, can anybody but Smart catch and shoot?
is it just my stream, or is the crowd there quiet as a mouse? so odd
Earth to Marcus! Hello? Is anybody home???
Game over ?
is SVG even suggesting Baynes committed a flagrant foul? jackassLol
Game over ?
so far its a cloudy eve massacre- Celtics Balls—-MIA so far—come on Celts- Lebron looks like he is running on fumes- stop green and hill from hitting shots and turm it up- end this strong
Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
I'm so tired of hearing Jackson cream his freaking jeans over Lebron...He's vomit-worthy
is SVG even suggesting Baynes committed a flagrant foul? jackass
Like seriously are the C's just resting Horford tonight? GET HIM INVOLVED MORE!
I expect double fouls and free throws, at the very least, not to mention a 15-16 point deficit after the first quarter at the absolute minimum.
That said, if Boston would actually make use of their brains, lol, beginning with moving Baynes into the starting lineup and putting Morris back on the bench, they could very well win this game, imo, but we'll see as to what happens :-\.
Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
sad part is this place is not intimidating for us like the garden is for others. no excuse not to win a game here. that arean and fans suckTo be fair, maybe it smells bad or something. Its cleveland after all
I expect double fouls and free throws, at the very least, not to mention a 15-16 point deficit after the first quarter at the absolute minimum.
That said, if Boston would actually make use of their brains, lol, beginning with moving Baynes into the starting lineup and putting Morris back on the bench, they could very well win this game, imo, but we'll see as to what happens :-\.
Welp. Sorry I'm late, everyone. What on earth happened in the first quarter?
Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
Missing bunnies. Not defending Hill at all. Switching our guards onto bigs. Defending like traffic cones in general.I expect double fouls and free throws, at the very least, not to mention a 15-16 point deficit after the first quarter at the absolute minimum.
That said, if Boston would actually make use of their brains, lol, beginning with moving Baynes into the starting lineup and putting Morris back on the bench, they could very well win this game, imo, but we'll see as to what happens :-\.
Welp. Sorry I'm late, everyone. What on earth happened in the first quarter?
change of underwear for Gundy and jackson at half please
Thank the nba for this one. Three days rest is ridiculous between gamesI keep reading this but I’m not buying it at all. Playing on the road is much more believable.
Call me a fool but I’ve seen us come back from bigger deficits, we can still do this! Gotta start the second half strong!
Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.Yeah, without a doubt. Even if we were playing well we'd be in a struggle to beat the 8 man lineup the Cavs trot out
The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
They also got Jaylen in foul trouble early and he disappeared. Still, we knew this going in, Celtics should have been much better than they were. We took too many bad shots and slacked off on defense.
The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
They also got Jaylen in foul trouble early and he disappeared. Still, we knew this going in, Celtics should have been much better than they were. We took too many bad shots and slacked off on defense.
should always run a few set plays for al on road to start game- he barely touched ball
Brown could have gotten two fouls on love too.Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
Yeah I don't think the Cavs are going to last very long if they depend on George Hill to keep shooting like this.
Brad should get an ejection in this game to send message to NBAWhat?!? What am I missing? We’re sucking is the reason we’re losing.
Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
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The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
I hate NBA officiating as much as anyone. However, though there have been a couple of bad calls and no-calls this game against us, we're losing because of our complete ineptness on offense and our newfound futility and lack of communication on defense, not the refs.
I expect double fouls and free throws, at the very least, not to mention a 15-16 point deficit after the first quarter at the absolute minimum.
That said, if Boston would actually make use of their brains, lol, beginning with moving Baynes into the starting lineup and putting Morris back on the bench, they could very well win this game, imo, but we'll see as to what happens :-\.
Welp. Sorry I'm late, everyone. What on earth happened in the first quarter?
Flat offense and no flow- Hill hitting shots like curry
Missing bunnies. Not defending Hill at all. Switching our guards onto bigs. Defending like traffic cones in general.I expect double fouls and free throws, at the very least, not to mention a 15-16 point deficit after the first quarter at the absolute minimum.
That said, if Boston would actually make use of their brains, lol, beginning with moving Baynes into the starting lineup and putting Morris back on the bench, they could very well win this game, imo, but we'll see as to what happens :-\.
Welp. Sorry I'm late, everyone. What on earth happened in the first quarter?
Some of the worst ball I've seen in a while, especially after playing so well Game 2. You're lucky you missed that quarter
Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
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i know Brad ticked right now
he know we should be better than this
*sippin*
Brown could have gotten two fouls on love too.Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
Brad should get an ejection in this game to send message to NBAWhat?!? What am I missing? We’re sucking is the reason we’re losing.
Game over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
Yeah, but that's the thing. It's bad coaching to not have our big lineup starting, because of course LBJ is going to attack the guy who has been arguably our best player and get him into foul trouble. It was an absolute lack of foresightBeacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
So want a burger now-[dang] you commercials
I'd so much rather have Gabby than some greasy McDonald's burger.
Wade might dislocate more than just my elbow though if I tried.....LOL
You certainly get the homer award.The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.
I hate NBA officiating as much as anyone. However, though there have been a couple of bad calls and no-calls this game against us, we're losing because of our complete ineptness on offense and our newfound futility and lack of communication on defense, not the refs.
We aren't losing because of the refs but we are down 20 instead of 10 because of refs. I have seen those 3 plays I mentioned over and over and they are clear 2 fouls should have been against LeBron (in addition to the 1 they actually called on him) and there should not have been a foul on his missed bunny with 2 free throws to follow. It is really sickening.
Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
No, it literally doesn't. Just like last game, Brown would be on Smith with Tatum and Horford on Thompson and Love. It worked for us last game, so why the hell would we change?? This has nothing to do with Brown on Love.
We did this last game too. And our big line up still puts brown in Bron. Unless you mean we should bench brown for Morris.Yeah, but that's the thing. It's bad coaching to not have our big lineup starting, because of course LBJ is going to attack the guy who has been arguably our best player and get him into foul trouble. It was an absolute lack of foresightBeacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
No, it literally doesn't. Just like last game, Brown would be on Smith with Tatum and Horford on Thompson and Love. It worked for us last game, so why the hell would we change?? This has nothing to do with Brown on Love.
next half fam
Go watch the game. Brown started on Lebron in game two as well. And you want Tatum on who? He’s weaker than brown.Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
No, it literally doesn't. Just like last game, Brown would be on Smith with Tatum and Horford on Thompson and Love. It worked for us last game, so why the hell would we change?? This has nothing to do with Brown on Love.
We started with the exact same matchups that we did on game two.Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson. Pay attention people.Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smartGame over ?
Unfortunately yes.
Game was over when Brown got 2 fouls before he scored a point
Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.
He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron
Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.
No, it literally doesn't. Just like last game, Brown would be on Smith with Tatum and Horford on Thompson and Love. It worked for us last game, so why the hell would we change?? This has nothing to do with Brown on Love.
next half fam
Hopefully. Surely Brad saw how poorly that change fared and goes back to the game 2 defensive assignments or bigger with Baynes.
After this game, the national media and ESPN will be back on the Lebronto bandwagon and predict the series will be won by LeCavs.. typical.
I'm calling it right now. We're gonna go on a crazy run and win the game. Championship teams do things like that. If we can win the championship this year, we can come back down big vs the 76ers like it was nothing before
what crap was that call? Bron does that on every one of his drivesYeah, but he’s LeBron. Why would they call it on him? Don’t you know he can do no wrong?
Telling you guys the Q is weak sauce
Any kind of effort by Boston and they win
Telling you the three days off are going to bite Boston in the long run
Time to return the favor and push Lebron when he is in the air.Seriously? On beat down and you’d resort to that? Glad the guys are better than that.
rozier playing poorly. our offensive sets look confused and not sharp.Differnce between someone like him and Kyrie.
looks like an uphill battle. why are the celtics so sluggish. had bad airplane food? jet lag?
EOG Brown is done. He ain't gonna be an all star with his play..he stinks.
Trade Rozier and Brown the Kings for their 2nd pick.
EOG Brown is done. He ain't gonna be an all star with his play..he stinks.
Trade Rozier and Brown the Kings for their 2nd pick.
Effort is horrendous tonight. Looks like they are content on being up 2-0. They are not good enough to give lackluster effort.
Time to return the favor and push Lebron when he is in the air.
EOG Brown is done. He ain't gonna be an all star with his play..he stinks.
Trade Rozier and Brown the Kings for their 2nd pick.
This might be the overreaction of the year...
Can we get an and 1 please.
EOG Brown is done. He ain't gonna be an all star with his play..he stinks.LOL. Someone might need to sleep on this idea
Trade Rozier and Brown the Kings for their 2nd pick.
This is genius. Wear them out then they’ll be exhausted Monday
no wonder NBA officiating sucks - listening to Steve Javie on ESPN he basically makes up a lot of crap to justify how things were called.
Did Mark Jackson just have a flashback?
Did Mark Jackson just have a flashback?
EOG Brown is done. He ain't gonna be an all star with his play..he stinks.overreact much 8)
Trade Rozier and Brown the Kings for their 2nd pick.
The LeBron fall down foul, a classic!
no wonder NBA officiating sucks - listening to Steve Javie on ESPN he basically makes up a lot of crap to justify how things were called.
Seven game series
Can’t get too high on wins
Can’t get too low on a loss
Seven game series
Can’t get too high on wins
Can’t get too low on a loss
The LeBron fall down foul, a classic!
if we were already getting clobbered maybe I would be mad about that...lol
I have to turn this off or I'm going start hating the NBA. These calls are a joke and one sided. Lebum falls and they call a foul? League is a joke.
no wonder NBA officiating sucks - listening to Steve Javie on ESPN he basically makes up a lot of crap to justify how things were called.
Lol like it's not enough that we're simply playing like poo, the refs have to give the Cavs every single call, too. ::)Well we got at least one back with that one on JR at least
Go figure...Disney owns ABC/ESPN...and also owns the Star Wars franchise...yeah, that Chewbacca in the crowd isn't a plant....nope. Just a coincidence....
Well at least Baynes got a good hit on Smith tonight.
The Morris foul was bad. But I think Baynes and smith fouls were right. I mean, Baynes is going to guard his guy and smith runs into him. Basicllay an illegal pick. Easy call.Lol like it's not enough that we're simply playing like poo, the refs have to give the Cavs every single call, too. ::)Well we got at least one back with that one on JR at least
These officials have done their job.
It's alright guys, just need a 26-0 run and we're back in this!
:'(
It's alright guys, just need a 26-0 run and we're back in this!
:'(
It's alright guys, just need a 26-0 run and we're back in this!
:'(
I am staying to end as usual- Never give up even now
You're braver than I.It's alright guys, just need a 26-0 run and we're back in this!
:'(
I am staying to end as usual- Never give up even now
Aaron Baynes: stands stillThis is just the worst bit. It's almost comedic how out of touch both the officiating AND the commentating is in the NBA. Really degrades it as a professional sport
Referee: -loose ball foul-
Commentator: "Wow the Cleveland Cavaliers defense has been phenomenal tonight"
Alright Brad. Empty the bench! Lets show Minnesota why Yabusele would be a great return for KAT! :P
It's alright guys, just need a 26-0 run and we're back in this!
:'(
I am staying to end as usual- Never give up even now
Me either. I watch until the end.
and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tip
Anyone still here? Why hasn’t Brad spent that ejection?
and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
Cs getting slaughtered on the boards tonight.
You're braver than I.It's alright guys, just need a 26-0 run and we're back in this!
:'(
I am staying to end as usual- Never give up even nowAaron Baynes: stands stillThis is just the worst bit. It's almost comedic how out of touch both the officiating AND the commentating is in the NBA. Really degrades it as a professional sport
Referee: -loose ball foul-
Commentator: "Wow the Cleveland Cavaliers defense has been phenomenal tonight"
and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tip
Just have to hope this butt whooping tonight lights a fire in the team and they come back in game 4 as the more desperate team. The Celtics played like they were too cool for school tonight.
and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
Well, it's good to see Brown getting going a bit at least.
and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
I blame this loss on Jaylen fasting for Ramadan.
Losing is one thing, but losing like this? Good grief.What the media CAN say is that we’re awful on the road and expect this to be 2-2 shortly. You disagree?
Media is going to have a field day the next few days saying the C's are officially done for the series, Cavs are back, Lebron GOAT (even though role players have stepped up for CLE big time, but who cares about them right?)
I blame this loss on Jaylen fasting for Ramadan.
It’s not Ramadan
SAID IT BEFORE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN''
THIS TEAM IS BI POLAR AND HAS AMNESIA
OR CBS IS BI POLAR AND HAS AMNESIA
Just have to hope this butt whooping tonight lights a fire in the team and they come back in game 4 as the more desperate team. The Celtics played like they were too cool for school tonight.
I blame this loss on Jaylen fasting for Ramadan.
Worst part is, we're probably getting Fosters and Brothers for Game 4.
Relying on HCA to win this series is a scary proposition.
Find someone that can do that to Lebron and let me know.and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
Yeah Rozier didn't box him out there on that play. Its not a foul. If he'd have put a body on him to box him out it would have then been a foul on Lebron.
Worst part is, we're probably getting Fosters and Brothers for Game 4.
Find someone that can do that to Lebron and let me know.and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
SAID IT BEFORE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN''
THIS TEAM IS BI POLAR AND HAS AMNESIA
OR CBS IS BI POLAR AND HAS AMNESIA
If they only had a brain ::).
I blame this loss on Jaylen fasting for Ramadan.
It’s not Ramadan
Yes it is. Ramadan is a month long, just started about a week ago.
Worst part is, we're probably getting Fosters and Brothers for Game 4.
That is why Brad needs to spend the Ts tonight...start working them now.
Relying on HCA to win this series is a scary proposition.
Yeah I hate to say it, but I have more confidence CLE can steal a game at Boston than we do of stealing one at Cleveland. Maybe it's the Lebron effect, but after watching tonight it kind of feels that way. This one's going 6 or 7 and I doubt we eliminate them at the Q in Game 6...
Its not. He just explained why.and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
Yeah Rozier didn't box him out there on that play. Its not a foul. If he'd have put a body on him to box him out it would have then been a foul on Lebron.
Well, that looks like an over the back foul to me.
Relying on HCA to win this series is a scary proposition.
Yeah I hate to say it, but I have more confidence CLE can steal a game at Boston than we do of stealing one at Cleveland. Maybe it's the Lebron effect, but after watching tonight it kind of feels that way. This one's going 6 or 7 and I doubt we eliminate them at the Q in Game 6...
Relying on HCA to win this series is a scary proposition.
Yeah I hate to say it, but I have more confidence CLE can steal a game at Boston than we do of stealing one at Cleveland. Maybe it's the Lebron effect, but after watching tonight it kind of feels that way. This one's going 6 or 7 and I doubt we eliminate them at the Q in Game 6...
Just have to hope this butt whooping tonight lights a fire in the team and they come back in game 4 as the more desperate team. The Celtics played like they were too cool for school tonight.
Eh, this is clearly worse than anyone expected, but I figured we'd lose tonight with a big Cavs effort. I think in 2-0 series game 4 is the ideal target game to take for the road team. Hopefully it's a better effort on Monday.
Its not. He just explained why.and no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
Yeah Rozier didn't box him out there on that play. Its not a foul. If he'd have put a body on him to box him out it would have then been a foul on Lebron.
Well, that looks like an over the back foul to me.
well Horford only got 4 shots in 3 quarters tonight.
That just isn't enough. That is something we can fix.
Jaylen got into early foul trouble guarding lebron.
That can be fixed, start Morris on him. Bring Jaylen onto him later as we did in the other games.
well Horford only got 4 shots in 3 quarters tonight.It can’t be fixed unless we bench brown for Morris. And it’s exactly how we started game 2.
That just isn't enough. That is something we can fix.
Jaylen got into early foul trouble guarding lebron.
That can be fixed, start Morris on him. Bring Jaylen onto him later as we did in the other games.
yeah, have to admit, the replay angle showed he didn't go over the back. guess I just missed that based on Lebron's history on getting away with everythingand no over the back call on Lebron for putting his hand on Rozier's shoulder to go over him for the tipThats not a foul. Sorry.
It may not be, but do that to Bron and let’s see what happens..
Yeah Rozier didn't box him out there on that play. Its not a foul. If he'd have put a body on him to box him out it would have then been a foul on Lebron.
Not exaggerating, but CLE really is playing like they're Golden State tonight.
Guess we should have seen it coming.
Yup looks like this is going to be a 7 game series.
Not exaggerating, but CLE really is playing like they're Golden State tonight.
Guess we should have seen it coming.
Anyone can look like that with the type of defense we've had tonight. Can't tell you how many defensive miscues and poor defensive possessions we've had that have allowed them wide open shots.
someone get Jaylen a snack.I blame this loss on Jaylen fasting for Ramadan.
It’s not Ramadan
Yes it is. Ramadan is a month long, just started about a week ago.
Oh yes you are right.
well Horford only got 4 shots in 3 quarters tonight.It can’t be fixed unless we bench brown for Morris. And it’s exactly how we started game 2.
That just isn't enough. That is something we can fix.
Jaylen got into early foul trouble guarding lebron.
That can be fixed, start Morris on him. Bring Jaylen onto him later as we did in the other games.
Relying on HCA to win this series is a scary proposition.
Yeah I hate to say it, but I have more confidence CLE can steal a game at Boston than we do of stealing one at Cleveland. Maybe it's the Lebron effect, but after watching tonight it kind of feels that way. This one's going 6 or 7 and I doubt we eliminate them at the Q in Game 6...
I felt like the C’s would have to win at least one in Cleveland to get it done. Lose Game 4 and the series starts over again.
Good Lord, Brad, stop freaking playing Monroe! Dude is almost automatically a given bucket defensively, and he simply can't finish around the rim to make up for his poor defense.
Yup looks like this is going to be a 7 game series.
Prediction was Celtics in grueling game7- we should be so lucky to have chance to close it at home!
House money
Just have to hope this butt whooping tonight lights a fire in the team and they come back in game 4 as the more desperate team. The Celtics played like they were too cool for school tonight.
Eh, this is clearly worse than anyone expected, but I figured we'd lose tonight with a big Cavs effort. I think in 2-0 series game 4 is the ideal target game to take for the road team. Hopefully it's a better effort on Monday.
Oh, I'm not surprised at all by the energy and effort level of the two teams. It's easy to play desperate when you're down 2-0. It's much harder to manufacture that desperation when you have a 2-0 lead and three days off to have everyone pump you up.
Game 4 will be very telling. Let them stew over this beat down for a night and come back with some fire, and I think we will see a different team on Monday.
someone get Jaylen a snack.I blame this loss on Jaylen fasting for Ramadan.
It’s not Ramadan
Yes it is. Ramadan is a month long, just started about a week ago.
Oh yes you are right.
Good Lord, Brad, stop freaking playing Monroe! Dude is almost automatically a given bucket defensively, and he simply can't finish around the rim to make up for his poor defense.
I don't think there's anyone else...
Good Lord, Brad, stop freaking playing Monroe! Dude is almost automatically a given bucket defensively, and he simply can't finish around the rim to make up for his poor defense.
Can we at least lose by like less than 20 points tonight, just to save some grace...
I think this was just a feeling out game for The Celtics so I'm not worried....
Can we at least lose by like less than 20 points tonight, just to save some grace...
Naw, I actually (gulp) agree with Van Gundy - beat us by 40. Give us some more ammunition to come out with more energy on Monday night.
I think this was just a feeling out game for The Celtics so I'm not worried....
Good Lord, Brad, stop freaking playing Monroe! Dude is almost automatically a given bucket defensively, and he simply can't finish around the rim to make up for his poor defense.
Monroe the least of our problems. We got our arses beat pillar to post
I think this was just a feeling out game for The Celtics so I'm not worried....
OkaybLiamBron
I have the game recorded. 100% he started on James. That’s the only option when Clev goes big.well Horford only got 4 shots in 3 quarters tonight.It can’t be fixed unless we bench brown for Morris. And it’s exactly how we started game 2.
That just isn't enough. That is something we can fix.
Jaylen got into early foul trouble guarding lebron.
That can be fixed, start Morris on him. Bring Jaylen onto him later as we did in the other games.
Jaylen didn't start on James in game 2.
Yabu on D isn't so bad
Tatum only one who cares
why even have James out there?
Tatum only one who cares
Celtics 37.9
Cavs 51.6
3 PT
Celtics 6-17
Cavs 14-26
Next time out they will hit some shots...not so much tonight.
Tatum only one who cares
He's still excited from watching the Kobe video on him.
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
win or lose game 4, I can guarantee this is how game 5 will go.
win or lose game 4, I can guarantee this is how game 5 will go.
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
This is why CBS has played small ball. Bigs that cannot defend on the perimeter mostly cannot play in playoff games.
win or lose game 4, I can guarantee this is how game 5 will go.
win or lose game 4, I can guarantee this is how game 5 will go.
Arn't we undefeated at home, still?
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
This is why CBS has played small ball. Bigs that cannot defend on the perimeter mostly cannot play in playoff games.
I'm surprised at how poor a finisher at the rim he has been so far.
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
He hasn't been great but he's generally on the floor with scrub city. Tonight it's just ridiculous to pick on him
What team is going to sign Monroe this off season? And what will be command? He might get the minimum he had been this bad. From all star to minimum in a few years
What team is going to sign Monroe this off season? And what will be command? He might get the minimum he had been this bad. From all star to minimum in a few years
Disappointing that we couldn’t even make them sweat a little.
What a clunker
Just bad
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
He hasn't been great but he's generally on the floor with scrub city. Tonight it's just ridiculous to pick on him
Oh I agree. It's hard to really call out anyone or any few in particular. Whole team was awful.
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
This is why CBS has played small ball. Bigs that cannot defend on the perimeter mostly cannot play in playoff games.
our biggest issue in this game was playing soft on offense early. specifically just plain settling for jump shots, we needed to be aggressive.
in game 2 we turned it around when we stopped settling for jump shots. settling for jump shots has been an issue with every team stevens has coached.
I've been a fan of Monroe all these years. Wanted us to get him all these years. Ecstatic when we signed him with DPE.
But man he's been mediocre in these playoffs. Also seems like his defense really is a huge liability. Doesn't seem to match up well with many of the playoff teams' bigs which kind of makes him pointless.
I guess solid depth, but still...
This is why CBS has played small ball. Bigs that cannot defend on the perimeter mostly cannot play in playoff games.
I'm surprised at how poor a finisher at the rim he has been so far.
Yeah that's what has shocked me the most too.
I really didn't think we'd sweep.I read the cavs forums a lot
But the question should be can the Cavs play this good for the rest of the series. I know James can, but I doubt the rest of these guy's can. Can the Cavs continue to shoot 50% from the 3 line too?
C's need to re-group and get ready for the war that will be the next 4 games.
Minus LeBron...Cleveland will revert to the mediocre team that they are.
I really didn't think we'd sweep.
But the question should be can the Cavs play this good for the rest of the series. I know James can, but I doubt the rest of these guy's can. Can the Cavs continue to shoot 50% from the 3 line too?
C's need to re-group and get ready for the war that will be the next 4 games.
Minus LeBron...Cleveland will revert to the mediocre team that they are.
What a clunker
Just bad
if i am DA i am putting my foot so far up CBS butt he will be wearing it foro a hat game 4
Hope they lose by 30.
Maybe that kind of embarrassing loss will get their attention
Rozier again with a mediocre road game.
Lets stop with Rozier vs. Kyrie. Kyrie's better AND more consistent. Love Rozier but he's not at Kyrie's level, period.
Really don’t want this thing tied coming back to Boston for game 5. You just know James will drag his team to a win then
Really don’t want this thing tied coming back to Boston for game 5. You just know James will drag his team to a win then
NADER coast to coast!
Really don’t want this thing tied coming back to Boston for game 5. You just know James will drag his team to a win then
I think we are still up 2-1
NADER coast to coast!
Darth Nader!!!
Really don’t want this thing tied coming back to Boston for game 5. You just know James will drag his team to a win then
I think we are still up 2-1
we better win game 4 or we could be in big trouble. lebron could go off in game 5 or 7 in boston alal 2012 game 6 ECF
NADER coast to coast!
Darth Nader!!!
He is Bron's father!
Really don’t want this thing tied coming back to Boston for game 5. You just know James will drag his team to a win then
I think we are still up 2-1
we better win game 4 or we could be in big trouble. lebron could go off in game 5 or 7 in boston alal 2012 game 6 ECF
Bring it on. This Celtics team can still beat them when Lebron goes off.
NADER coast to coast!
Darth Nader!!!
He is Bron's father!
Wait.. I though that Delonte is his father?
Really don’t want this thing tied coming back to Boston for game 5. You just know James will drag his team to a win then
I think we are still up 2-1
we better win game 4 or we could be in big trouble. lebron could go off in game 5 or 7 in boston alal 2012 game 6 ECF
Bring it on. This Celtics team can still beat them when Lebron goes off.
not if we dont show up again!!!!!!!!! which we seem to have a big problem of
I honestly expected we'd lose Game 3, but win a close Game 4.
But they better make a ton of adjustments for Game 4. Tonight was putrid.
Are people forgetting that The Celtics are playing with found money and no pressure!
I honestly expected we'd lose Game 3, but win a close Game 4.
But they better make a ton of adjustments for Game 4. Tonight was putrid.
I remember we lost Game 3 to the Cavs in 2010, in a blown out fashion at the TD Garden.
We need to win Game 4 no matter what.
Ha haha ha... right the Celtics can’t handle pressure. That is why they caved in game seven against Milwaukee. Or failed against the 26 point lead by Houston during the season. ;DAre people forgetting that The Celtics are playing with found money and no pressure!
we look like we cannot handle pressure. or we did not care IDK ask brad lol
Cavs are legit playing like the first time they got Larry Nance Jr, Jordan Clarkson, Rodney Hood, and George Hill.
And that game was a blowout at the TD Garden.
Yabu has some quick feet!his footwork is nice. He's a smooth defender
Why are our guys laughing on the bench
Why are our guys laughing on the bench
I have the game recorded. 100% he started on James. That’s the only option when Clev goes big.well Horford only got 4 shots in 3 quarters tonight.It can’t be fixed unless we bench brown for Morris. And it’s exactly how we started game 2.
That just isn't enough. That is something we can fix.
Jaylen got into early foul trouble guarding lebron.
That can be fixed, start Morris on him. Bring Jaylen onto him later as we did in the other games.
Jaylen didn't start on James in game 2.
Yabu has some quick feet!his footwork is nice. He's a smooth defender
Why are our guys laughing on the bench
Trip to dentist almost over- Its only one game and we still undefeated at home- See you Monday-
hard to watch this
*sippin*
On the bright side, even the Warriors lost to the Cavs by a blow out in last year's Final.
So as long as we hold serve, we should still win this series.
Not good enough. Can’t just count on home court advantage. Sooner or later that can change
Lebron respects Brad big time-He said Brad is gonna break down this game. big time
Lebron respects Brad big time-He said Brad is gonna break down this game. big time
Lebron respects Brad big time-He said Brad is gonna break down this game. big time
Lebron respects Brad big time-He said Brad is gonna break down this game. big time
LeBron to Celtics?
Disgusting
Hopefully this grabs everyone’s attention
Yes, and my point stays the same. Who does brown guard when they go big? I recall pretty much exactly what you just said. So when Morris started guarding Lebron, who was guarding love and Thompson? If we keep Morris on Lebron, then they’re going to have a mismatch somewhere.I have the game recorded. 100% he started on James. That’s the only option when Clev goes big.well Horford only got 4 shots in 3 quarters tonight.It can’t be fixed unless we bench brown for Morris. And it’s exactly how we started game 2.
That just isn't enough. That is something we can fix.
Jaylen got into early foul trouble guarding lebron.
That can be fixed, start Morris on him. Bring Jaylen onto him later as we did in the other games.
Jaylen didn't start on James in game 2.
Okay, so I just went back and fast forwarded through the game, because I was recalling the same thing about Morris guarding James MUCH more than Brown.
Technically, droop is right - Jaylen did in fact start guarding James. So my apologies there.
However, that literally only lasted 2-3 possessions, and after those possessions Morris guarded him the rest of the way when both Morris and Brown were in. Morris even started the second half on James instead of Brown.
So, yes, technically he did start on him, but the point of our argument is the same - Morris has been much better on James (leading to our defense being much better overall allowing others to be shut down) and has largely been the primary defender on James, even in game 2.
Why it has changed to Brown being the primary defender on James and not Morris is still in question and an error by the coaching staff. All that did was put Brown in foul trouble and essentially take him out of the rest of the game mentally.
It might be a bit different, but if Cleveland is going to go big, why not also go big? Why not go Brown, Tatum, Morris, Horford, and Baynes in the starting lineup?
Rozier has been bad on the road anyways, and Rozier isn't really necessary to set-up and initiate the offense, as he's not really the traditional point guard type. I think Tatum and Horford can do enough of the ball-handling and initiating the offense for it to work, and it'd give us much, much more size on the perimeter and allow us to match-up better with their starting lineup. We'd also have several mismatches to exploit offensively.
Hard to imagine the Cavs continue to shoot the three as well as they did today.
So many guys we rely on to win games simply didn’t show up...
Take this tape and throw it in the garbage. Other than giving us some motivation to be better on Monday, no need to watch that again it was so poor.
Hard to imagine the Cavs continue to shoot the three as well as they did today.
So many guys we rely on to win games simply didn’t show up...
Brown , Horford, Rozier took a nap
at this rate looks like series is going 7
Am I the only one nervous as hell about this game? We pretty much dominated the Cavs 2 games in a row. The media is hyping us up. It’ll be extremely hard to beat them 3x in a row especially on their home court where you know they are getting the favorable whistle. I feel like we’re going to get blown out, just a gut feeling.Sadly I saw this coming >:(
Hard to imagine the Cavs continue to shoot the three as well as they did today.
So many guys we rely on to win games simply didn’t show up...
Brown , Horford, Rozier took a nap
at this rate looks like series is going 7
Hard to imagine the Cavs continue to shoot the three as well as they did today.
So many guys we rely on to win games simply didn’t show up...
Brown , Horford, Rozier took a nap
at this rate looks like series is going 7
looks like we have no ingterest showing up MUCH LESS winning at quicken arena
Hard to imagine the Cavs continue to shoot the three as well as they did today.
So many guys we rely on to win games simply didn’t show up...
Brown , Horford, Rozier took a nap
at this rate looks like series is going 7
Brown was taken out right from the start by the refs.
Morris and Rozier did not look to get Horford any shots at all in the 1st quarter.
Rozier played poorly and selfishly tonight. Him and Morris killed us.
Next game is must-win. We win it we are 3-1 going back into Boston for game 5. That’s momentum that will make the Cavs nervous
Take this tape and throw it in the garbage. Other than giving us some motivation to be better on Monday, no need to watch that again it was so poor.But that's how we won games 1 and 2. Granted, it seems the Cavs were setting up their picks much further from the hoop, but still.
For game 4:
1) For the love of God stop switching everything and gift-wrapping them mismatches to exploit.
2) Put Morris back on Lebron whenever he's in the game. We all saw what happened when Brown was put into early foul trouble tonight. Having him be the primary defender on Lebron is no bueno, because we need him offensively and can't afford him getting into early foul trouble again.
3) Have several plays in mind to start the game to get good looks going to the basket and/or getting an open three. We started the game with two to three mid-range jumpers that didn't fall, and that set the tempo for our offense going forward.
We really missed Kyrie and Hayward tonight. :-X
Cavs were red hot. And Celtics come out listless. The offensive actions and ball movement was poor all night. Rozier and other Celtics settled for early outside shots instead of moving the ball.
I expect to see a much better effort from the C's in game 4. I'm ok with it if this turns out like the Bucks series and we need the full 7 to win. But I'm really hoping we snatch momentum back in Game 4 or at least put out a much better all around team play.
Change in narrative is now Cleveland is a better team
Boston is not very good
Cavs win series
Cavs will give Warriors trouble
Love how the media overreacts at every win or loss
I saw that there was a lack of commitment on switches. Guys weren't keying in fully once switched they were lazy, a step slow.Take this tape and throw it in the garbage. Other than giving us some motivation to be better on Monday, no need to watch that again it was so poor.But that's how we won games 1 and 2. Granted, it seems the Cavs were setting up their picks much further from the hoop, but still.
For game 4:
1) For the love of God stop switching everything and gift-wrapping them mismatches to exploit.
2) Put Morris back on Lebron whenever he's in the game. We all saw what happened when Brown was put into early foul trouble tonight. Having him be the primary defender on Lebron is no bueno, because we need him offensively and can't afford him getting into early foul trouble again.
3) Have several plays in mind to start the game to get good looks going to the basket and/or getting an open three. We started the game with two to three mid-range jumpers that didn't fall, and that set the tempo for our offense going forward.
Either way, I saw so many open dunks for Larry Nance yesterday that it was cler that something wasn't working.
Cavs were red hot. And Celtics come out listless. The offensive actions and ball movement was poor all night. Rozier and other Celtics settled for early outside shots instead of moving the ball.
I expect to see a much better effort from the C's in game 4. I'm ok with it if this turns out like the Bucks series and we need the full 7 to win. But I'm really hoping we snatch momentum back in Game 4 or at least put out a much better all around team play.
no matter how hard they play , even defebse wise, they still have to make some shots .
Not going to give yourself a chance if your not making buckets .
The celtics just looked awful coming out of the box .