Celtics (43-29) at Hornets (32-39) Game #73 3/23/19

[gouki88]

At what point did this selfish culture seep into this team? When will there be consequences for this type of play?

I think if you remove Rozier and Morris from the mix, that should change.  That's the only silver lining to the season ending early - we won't have to watch either one in a Celtic uniform any more.

Christmas come early!

[jpotter33]

And seriously, I know Smart had the two (questionable) offensive fouls down the stretch, but Kemba was killing us. Why the hell would you not get him back in to guard him and try to contain him?? Rather, you put Rozier in, who shoots one of the dumbest shots I've ever seen in my life and effectively takes our chance of winning the game away, all while allowing Kemba to keep going off against us.

Just more baffling decisions from good ole Brad.

Yeah I have no idea why our best def player was sitting with 5 fouls when the game is being determined.  unless Smart was injured and was suspended he should have been in there after Walker started getting it going.

Evenly distributed minutes is very important to Brad!

I know this is sarcasm, but I think you're spot on with this lol He's decided to take this route with the team management, which has been a complete failure since day one, yet he won't change.

[blink]

This season is a serious grind for us fans.  I mean last year Tatum was one of my fav players on the team.  He hustled on def, he shared the ball on offense, and because of that he was hard to defend.  He laid it all out almost every game.  Yeah he made dumb rookie mistakes, but there was an effort and a buy-in that seems gone at this point. 

I am to the point where I am getting concerned that the Pels may want Brown instead of Tatum.  That can't happen.  We need to keep Brown and Smart.

[gunrock210]

This season is a serious grind for us fans.  I mean last year Tatum was one of my fav players on the team.  He hustled on def, laid it all out almost every game.  Yeah he made dumb rookie mistakes, but there was an effort and a buy-in that seems gone at this point.  I am to the point where I am getting concerned that the Pels may want Brown instead of Tatum.  That can't happen.

At this point the Pelicans will probably only make the trade if they can get both.

[Kuberski33]

And seriously, I know Smart had the two (questionable) offensive fouls down the stretch, but Kemba was killing us. Why the hell would you not get him back in to guard him and try to contain him?? Rather, you put Rozier in, who shoots one of the dumbest shots I've ever seen in my life and effectively takes our chance of winning the game away, all while allowing Kemba to keep going off against us.

Just more baffling decisions from good ole Brad.

Yeah I have no idea why our best def player was sitting with 5 fouls when the game is being determined.  unless Smart was injured and was suspended he should have been in there after Walker started getting it going.

Evenly distributed minutes is very important to Brad!

I know this is sarcasm, but I think you're spot on with this lol He's decided to take this route with the team management, which has been a complete failure since day one, yet he won't change.

I have probably been one of the biggest Stevens boosters going but his coaching cred has absolutely taken a hit this season. He keeps saying he 'has to do better' yet he keeps running the same guys out there, playing the same style and getting the same disappointing results.

Never saw him as one of those guys who believes in his 'system' to a fault but it seems like that's what's happened.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/BDCCeltics/status/1109616617594458113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1109616617594458113&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

Brad Stevens on Terry Rozier’s final three-point attempt: “On the end of the day, that should not be on Terry. If anything, that should be on me. I don’t blame him for that.”

You know, this is what frustrates me the most with Brad. He talks all the right talk, explicitly admitting after at least 7 or 8 games that he made some errors or that something was his fault. Yet he never can put any of that talk into action and remedy his mistakes. It's like he knows what needs to be done, but doesn't have the temperament or the will to enact it.

Yeah, he's absolutely right that those types of dumb shot selection decisions ultimately come back to him, but if he just continues to refuse to instill accountability in his guys regarding how they play - especially their shot selection - then all of this is just talk. If he doesn't have the stones to manage this level of talent, hold these guys accountable, and make the tough decisions, then Danny and Wyc need to find someone else who can.

[Kuberski33]

Kyrie on Kemba Walker: "We should have probably trapped him a little bit more like every other team does in the league. He torches us every time. It's no surprise."

Hey Brad - you catch this?

[jpotter33]

Kyrie on Kemba Walker: "We should have probably trapped him a little bit more like every other team does in the league. He torches us every time. It's no surprise."

Hey Brad - you catch this?

Lol our star free agent who has had issues with Brad in the past is now taking subtle jabs (justifiably) at our coach's gameplan and refusal to deviate from it...

[BlackCeltic]

Kyries body language sucks talking about being more mature, obviously Rozier bad shot. Dude bricked two 3 pointers in a row without passing the ball, had the ball stipped late, and talks about maturity. I’m not feeling it.

[Stig]

It looks like this team isn’t very interested in winning games anymore, this is so frustrating, I stayed late for this game just to get the worst treatment. I’m going to stay away from this sadness for a few weeks.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/BDCCeltics/status/1109616617594458113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1109616617594458113&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

Brad Stevens on Terry Rozier’s final three-point attempt: “On the end of the day, that should not be on Terry. If anything, that should be on me. I don’t blame him for that.”

You know, this is what frustrates me the most with Brad. He talks all the right talk, explicitly admitting after at least 7 or 8 games that he made some errors or that something was his fault. Yet he never can put any of that talk into action and remedy his mistakes. It's like he knows what needs to be done, but doesn't have the temperament or the will to enact it.

Yeah, he's absolutely right that those types of dumb shot selection decisions ultimately come back to him, but if he just continues to refuse to instill accountability in his guys regarding how they play - especially their shot selection - then all of this is just talk. If he doesn't have the stones to manage this level of talent, hold these guys accountable, and make the tough decisions, then Danny and Wyc need to find someone else who can.

https://twitter.com/ASherrodblakely/status/1109616304942661633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1109616304942661633&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

"He attacked. We've seen him hit shots like that. But if there's a finger to point to, it's me because we had a time-out left." - #Celtics Brad Stevens when asked about Terry Rozier's late-game 3-point attempt.

OMG this one is even worse...

[BlackCeltic]

Jaylen is such a leader when it comes to talking to the media. Make him captain already.

[PhoSita]

Feels like either brad is here next year or Kyrie is, not both.

[SparzWizard]

https://twitter.com/BDCCeltics/status/1109616617594458113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1109616617594458113&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

Brad Stevens on Terry Rozier’s final three-point attempt: “On the end of the day, that should not be on Terry. If anything, that should be on me. I don’t blame him for that.”

You know, this is what frustrates me the most with Brad. He talks all the right talk, explicitly admitting after at least 7 or 8 games that he made some errors or that something was his fault. Yet he never can put any of that talk into action and remedy his mistakes. It's like he knows what needs to be done, but doesn't have the temperament or the will to enact it.

Yeah, he's absolutely right that those types of dumb shot selection decisions ultimately come back to him, but if he just continues to refuse to instill accountability in his guys regarding how they play - especially their shot selection - then all of this is just talk. If he doesn't have the stones to manage this level of talent, hold these guys accountable, and make the tough decisions, then Danny and Wyc need to find someone else who can.

https://twitter.com/ASherrodblakely/status/1109616304942661633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1109616304942661633&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fboston-celtics

"He attacked. We've seen him hit shots like that. But if there's a finger to point to, it's me because we had a time-out left." - #Celtics Brad Stevens when asked about Terry Rozier's late-game 3-point attempt.

OMG this one is even worse...

No, this is both you (Stevens) AND Rozier. Just bad basketball IQ from Rozier. And I'm getting tired of Stevens blaming himself and not correcting his same usual mistakes he keeps making.

Ride with the hot hand, don't ice the hot hand. Smart with 5 fouls in the 4th quarter? Put him in against Kemba Walker man.

[SparzWizard]

Feels like either brad is here next year or Kyrie is, not both.

Sadly, Ainge loves both of them so both will remain here...