Celtics (33-10) at 76ers (19-19) Game #44 1/11/18

[Snakehead]

talk about a great quarter...tatum and brown destroyed them...make them layups jaylen!!

There is something about Jaylen where he misses the easy ones. Between that and his missed free throws he could get a lot more efficient if he just makes the ones he SHOULD make.

Oh no doubt.  And I think it would give him more confidence going to the rim.  If Jaylen was better around the Ft line and rim (plus a bit more consistency of course) he could be a 20 ppg scorer for sure.  He gets to the rim so well, at an elite level like an elite athlete at times, but they don't give you points for that.

[keevsnick]

That why I like Brown. Covington is a good defender but Brown just got right by him.

Jaylen is just so athletic he can keep churning and get past a lot of guys right there.

That move Jaylen had on the start of the possession when he missed the lay up was actually probably the best dribble move I've ever seen him do.  He did a fake back down where he acted like he was going into a post up then dribbled back and blew past the defender.

Ya for all the complaints about his ball handling he will flash a nice advanced move every once in a while. I remember one or two nice step back crossovers moves, and a nice spin move or two. If he tightens up the handle to avoid turnovers he could be really good.

[celticinorlando]

How does Saric get more calls than Kyrie??

[keevsnick]

That was a dumb call against Tatum.

[celticinorlando]

Great quarter by Boston

[liam]

Great quarter by Boston

Bad last possession there.

[Snakehead]

That why I like Brown. Covington is a good defender but Brown just got right by him.

Jaylen is just so athletic he can keep churning and get past a lot of guys right there.

That move Jaylen had on the start of the possession when he missed the lay up was actually probably the best dribble move I've ever seen him do.  He did a fake back down where he acted like he was going into a post up then dribbled back and blew past the defender.

Ya for all the complaints about his ball handling he will flash a nice advanced move every once in a while. I remember one or two nice step back crossovers moves, and a nice spin move or two. If he tightens up the handle to avoid turnovers he could be really good.

Yeah exactly, it's simplicity.  I think some guys when they are young thing more dribbles are better but you realize it's best to be simple and quick.  It's why Hayward is good for example, but it's not like he is really crossing people up or anything.  Simple and quick moves.

If you're as long and athletic as Jaylen, it's actually not about anything more than essentially allowing your athleticism to shine and not letting the dribble slow you down.  Just put it out in front of you with enough moves to allow you to quickly explode.  Simple hesitation moves go a long way.

[jpotter33]

T-RO!!

[liam]

Sloppy but lucky on that one!

[Surferdad]

Some separation, whew...but then they will probably give it all back. Why do i even watch?

[A Future of Stevens]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is my favorite Celtics team since the big 3s prime.

[liam]

Some separation, whew...but then they will probably give it all back. Why do i even watch?

I like to watch the best players in the world playing basketball.

[MVPPierceNoJoke]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is my favorite Celtics team since the big 3s prime.

How many other teams have been good since though?

[blink]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is my favorite Celtics team since the big 3s prime.

me too, I love watching Brown, Tatum, Rozier, and Smart as they develop...

[liam]

Some separation, whew...but then they will probably give it all back. Why do i even watch?

This is a very talented squad. well built by Danny!