Celtics (1-3) at Nets (3-1) Round 1 Game 5 6/1/21

[Somebody]

Would more than anything like us to make this a physical unpleasant affair for the Brooklyn stars. Giving everything will be a foul, make them feel it!

Celtics need to put these Brooklyn stars on their ass a couple of times early, especially Irving. I couldn't care less about flagrant fouls. I would love to see it, but given the current soft nature of the entire franchise, I am not expecting much. Wouldn't it be great to see Tatum take Kyrie down on a drive to the basket ?

It's the reason I keep harping on about how we should add Jonas Valanciunas. One of the toughest players in the comp and doesn't back down from anybody. Would toughen this team up a lot

Would prefer Plumlee tbh.

[liam]

So Kemba played half the season to be ready for the playoffs and now he can't go....

[Goldstar88]

So Kemba played half the season to be ready for the playoffs and now he can't go....

This is good news. If he tries to play and is injured further, it will be that much more difficult to move him, which needs to be plan A, B and C this off-season.

[Phantom255x]

So Kemba played half the season to be ready for the playoffs and now he can't go....

Yeah that's the really frustrating part. They basically load managed him all season and also put some minutes restrictions on him when he did play. Yet come playoff time after just 3 games he's suddenly hurt again and can't play.

Anyways I don't think it matters as frankly I think BKN will blow out the C's tonight so just shut Kemba and others like Timelord down now.

[BringToughnessBack]

I stepped in something outside. What is Kyrie’s address?😎

Lets show some pride tonight and force them back to Boston for  game 6!

We need Ultra Alpha Tatum and a strong supporting effort.

[liam]

So Kemba played half the season to be ready for the playoffs and now he can't go....

Yeah that's the really frustrating part. They basically load managed him all season and also put some minutes restrictions on him when he did play. Yet come playoff time after just 3 games he's suddenly hurt again and can't play.

Anyways I don't think it matters as frankly I think BKN will blow out the C's tonight so just shut Kemba and others like Timelord down now.

It's frustrating because we might've gotten a higher seed in the playoffs and wouldn't be facing the Nets until later.

[slamtheking]

So Kemba played half the season to be ready for the playoffs and now he can't go....

Yeah that's the really frustrating part. They basically load managed him all season and also put some minutes restrictions on him when he did play. Yet come playoff time after just 3 games he's suddenly hurt again and can't play.

Anyways I don't think it matters as frankly I think BKN will blow out the C's tonight so just shut Kemba and others like Timelord down now.

It's frustrating because we might've gotten a higher seed in the playoffs and wouldn't be facing the Nets until later.

we'd still have to face them in all likelihood.  whether it's now or later makes little difference.

[SparzWizard]

So Kemba played half the season to be ready for the playoffs and now he can't go....

Yeah that's the really frustrating part. They basically load managed him all season and also put some minutes restrictions on him when he did play. Yet come playoff time after just 3 games he's suddenly hurt again and can't play.

Anyways I don't think it matters as frankly I think BKN will blow out the C's tonight so just shut Kemba and others like Timelord down now.

It's frustrating because we might've gotten a higher seed in the playoffs and wouldn't be facing the Nets until later.

Wouldn't matter. This team would've still crapped the bed against the Bucks, 76ers or some middling team like the Hawks

[ozgod]

They've got no chance but they must look willing! Go down in a blaze of glory.

[Amonkey]

They've got no chance but they must look willing! Go down in a blaze of glory.

I completely agree. Look at Memphis. They lose but they are trying and giving hope (and earning respect) for next and future seasons.

[FLCeltsFan]

thanks flc for the game thread. these are so much work, but i can tell they are labors of love. you are such a great fan and everyone here at CS thanks you.

i can only give one TP every half hour, but rest assure i will be providing you with oodles and boodles of tps. 

next.....

the celtics will stomp the living daylights out of the nasty nets. the celtics will beat them like rented mules. the celtics will win this game!!!

i have faith. i believe. i enjoy being a celtics fan. i enjoy life. 

goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...whew...oooooooooooooooooooo celtics!! 

heck, why wait? i will give tps to everyone throughout this thread.

TP for always giving me a smile.   Thank you for your kind words.  These threads are a labor of love and I do love the Celtics and Celtics fans!  I'm hoping for them to win this one and bring it back to Boston.  But, win or lose.  I love the Celtics!!!  I have for over 50 years and will for as long as God gives me on his Celtics Green earth!! 

[liam]

thanks flc for the game thread. these are so much work, but i can tell they are labors of love. you are such a great fan and everyone here at CS thanks you.

i can only give one TP every half hour, but rest assure i will be providing you with oodles and boodles of tps. 

next.....

the celtics will stomp the living daylights out of the nasty nets. the celtics will beat them like rented mules. the celtics will win this game!!!

i have faith. i believe. i enjoy being a celtics fan. i enjoy life. 

goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...whew...oooooooooooooooooooo celtics!! 

heck, why wait? i will give tps to everyone throughout this thread.

TP for always giving me a smile.   Thank you for your kind words.  These threads are a labor of love and I do love the Celtics and Celtics fans!  I'm hoping for them to win this one and bring it back to Boston.  But, win or lose.  I love the Celtics!!!  I have for over 50 years and will for as long as God gives me on his Celtics Green earth!!

You are the rock of this site! Thanks for all you do!

TP

[Phantom255x]

Tatum tonight

[liam]

Tatum tonight

Doesn't Jon Snow win that battle? 

[jpotter33]

Time to move on from Kemba. If you can’t stay healthy for the playoffs even after all the management during the season, then you’ll never stay healthy.

Let’s go all-in and use Kemba (salary filler), a buttload of picks, and one or two of our promising youngsters to go get a KAT or Beal type. Tired of the treadmill team.