Rockets (25-7) at Celtics (28-10) Game #39 12/28/17

[jpotter33]

Well, where was this defensive intensity in the first half, let alone the last few weeks? Sure, some of it is Houston taking their foot off the gas, but we're clearly much more energized right now.

[jpotter33]

Man, Kyrie airballed that shot by like two feet. You can tell how spent these guys are from this schedule.

[cltc5]

I believe

[CelticSooner]

C's gonna steal this baby.

[mr. dee]

Celtics now stepping on the pedal. Let's do this!

[Phantom255x]

MORRIS!!!

FINALLY!!!

[ozgod]

What’s the deal with Baynes Theis and Rozier getting less minutes combined while Nader has 21 so far? Is CBF given the game up and treating this as garbage time already?

[SCeltic34]

The Rockets only have 9 points so far this quarter.  That's impressive.  Wish we played with more energy in the 1st half.

[jpotter33]

As has always been the case with this Stevens team - IT ALL STARTS WITH THE DEFENSE! This run clearly started when we started getting stops.

[Vox_Populi]

Signs of life!??

[BlastFromThePast]

Lead down to 13.  Game still within reach if the C's can get a few more stops and end the quarter strong.

[CelticsElite]

Signs of life and Orlando win.

[BringToughnessBack]

Still watching and loving the sudden burst of heart!

[jpotter33]

What’s the deal with Baynes Theis and Rozier getting less minutes combined while Nader has 21 so far? Is CBF given the game up and treating this as garbage time already?

Brown, Hayward, and Semi are all out. Nader is one of the few wings/perimeter defenders we have, which you absolutely must have when playing Houston.

I actually think Nader has done a serviceable job tonight.

[saltlover]

I don’t expect the C’s to come all the way back and win, but I do love that they have come out to compete in the second half.  They’re short-handed and playing their 13th game in 20 days.