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Title: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 03, 2014, 11:02:45 PM
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Philadelphia 76ers (16-59) at Boston Celtics (23-52)
Friday, April 4, 2014
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #76, Home Game #39
TV: CSNNE, CSNP, NBA LP 755(DTV)/756(Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, WPEN
TD Garden

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Probable Starters
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PG: Rajon Rondo .................................. SG: Avery Bradley
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C: Kris Humphries
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SF: Jeff Green ....................................... PF: Brandon Bass

Celtics Reserves
Joel Anthony
Chris Johnson
Phil Pressey
Chris Babb
Jared Sullinger
Kelly Olynyk
Jerryd Bayless

Injuries
Avery Bradley (Achilles) day to day
Keith Bogans (personal) out
Vitor Faverani (knee) out
Gerald Wallace (knee) out

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Probable Starters
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PG: James Anderson .................................... SG: Michael Carter-Williams
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C:  Henry Sims
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SF: Thaddeus Young  ...................................... PF: Hollis Thompson
Sixers Reserves
Tony Wroten
Elliot Williams
Jarvis Varnado
James Nunnally
Brendon Davies
Casper Ware
Jason Richardson

Injuries

Byron Mullins (ankle)  out
Arnett Moultrie (suspension)  out
Nerlens Noel  (knee)  out

Game Notes

In what may be a tank battle of epic proportions, the Boston Celtics are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers for the 3rd of 4 meetings this season.   The series is tied 1-1 with each team winning on the other's court.  They will meet one more time on April 14 in Philadelphia. 

These two teams have combined to lose 39 of their last 41 games.  Let that sink in for just a few minutes.  The Celtics have won just one of their last 12 games and has lost 6 in a row.  The Sixers have won just 1 of their last 28 games.  The Sixers currently are the second worst team in the league, 2 games behind the Bucks.  The Celtics are currently tied with the Utah Jazz for the 4th worst record, two games behind Orlando for the 3rd worst record. 

Both teams are out of the playoffs and are vying for lottery position.  The first time these two teams met at the Garden, Evan Turner hit a game winner at the buzzer to give the Sixers a one point win.  Evan Turner has since been traded to the Pacers and the Sixers and so won't be a problem for the Celtics in this game.   

Avery Bradley said that he hopes to play in this game after missing the last game with an Achilles injury but he is considered a game time decision.  If he can't go, expect Jerryd Bayless to once again get the start in his place.  Perhaps after one of the worst losses of the year, Brad Stevens may decide to shuffle the lineup a bit more, but my guess is that he will stick with the same starters.

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Avery Bradley vs Michael Carter-Williams
Carter-Williams is in the running for rookie of the year. He has been one of the bright spots for the Sixers this season, averaging 16.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game.  Carter-Williams will have family in the stands and so will be looking to have a big game.

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Jeff Green vs Thaddeus Young
Young is averaging 18 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.  Green will need to keep Young from having a big game while trying to contribute for the Celtics on the offensive end. 

Keys to the Game
Defense - As always, defense is key to winning. The Celtics have been slipping on defense and allowing teams to score way too many easy baskets, especially in the paint.  They allowed the Wizards to shoot 62.5% and that isn't going to win many games.  They must make defense a priority. 

Take Care of the Ball - The Celtics tend to turn the ball over way too much. They need to keep their focus and make smart passes and avoid the costly turnovers that almost always lead to a score for the other team.

Rebound - Rebounding is mostly effort and desire and when the Celtics put the effort on the glass it usually shows up in other areas also. They have to rebound on both ends to keep the Sixers from getting second chance points and to give themselves more chances to score.

Be Aggressive - The Celtics need to stay aggressive. They have to be more aggressive going to the hoop and not settling for outside shots, especially if they aren't falling. They have to be aggressive on defense, in going after loose balls, and in going after rebounds. They have to be the team that wants it more.  With the Sixers, that might not be all that hard. 

Run - The Celtics have to run on every possession. Too often they walk the ball up the court. When they run, they get easy shots before the defenses set up. They have to set the pace right from the beginning and keep it up through the final buzzer.

X-Factors
Pride and Ping Pong Balls
Will pride win over ping pong balls?  That is the question. 
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2014, 11:25:53 PM
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(TP FL)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 03, 2014, 11:31:00 PM
Enjoy this game with a nice glass of

(http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/files/2010/12/Tanqueray-Flaske-Glass-250b.jpg)

The preferred beverage of miserable, lottery-obsessed fans everywhere.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Rondo9 on April 03, 2014, 11:45:18 PM
Enjoy this game with a nice glass of

(http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/files/2010/12/Tanqueray-Flaske-Glass-250b.jpg)

The preferred beverage of miserable, lottery-obsessed fans everywhere.

And for the optimistic fans if the Celtics lose....
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: D.o.s. on April 04, 2014, 12:01:45 AM
See, this is one of those games that makes me hate tanking. It's happening on a Friday Night. It starts at 7:30 on a Friday Night. I could go out. I could do things. I could catch up with friends, go grab some drinks, or whatever.

And this season, I'm going to do that. Because watching bad basketball sucks, and I have better things to do. I don't need to see any more player development. I've seen 74 games of player development. I don't need to sit at my computer and refresh tankathon. I hope we win, but I'm not going to care if we lose.

(http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/t/tank-2409.gif)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SparzWizard on April 04, 2014, 01:55:35 AM
Didn't Nerlens Noel mentioned something happening on 4/4/14?
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: McHales Pits on April 04, 2014, 06:13:07 AM
This one is going to be ugly. Like a 37-32 final. Towel boys are going to see some court time tonight...Reminds me of the South Park episode "the Losing Edge" where all of the kids try to lose Little League games on purpose.

On a side note, I can see my apartment in the TD Garden photo  :o
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:12:15 AM
How about ...

Danny just not send the players on the court to protest Philly blatantly throwing away the entire season.
 
Tankng a few games at the point of no return is one thing.....but this Philly team....was doing good, and threw away 85 % of the season when they discovered they were not actually so bad. 

The GM should be banned from the NBA

If all the team s did this to them,  it would un tank them . ;D
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: fitzhickey on April 04, 2014, 08:43:17 AM
Who the heck is Henry Sims??
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: saltlover on April 04, 2014, 10:57:46 AM
Who the heck is Henry Sims??

Salary filler from the Spencer Hawes trade.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 04, 2014, 11:02:38 AM
This one is going to be ugly. Like a 37-32 final. Towel boys are going to see some court time tonight...Reminds me of the South Park episode "the Losing Edge" where all of the kids try to lose Little League games on purpose.

I think it'll be more "no defense" ugly, at least on Philly's side.  I can live with that more than a rock fight.

Agree with the South Park comparison - in this game Philly will be the team the boys played that was breathtakingly awesome at losing on purpose.  We just need a drunken Tommy to get us the forfeit by fighting a Sixers fan.   :)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: LatterDayCelticsfan on April 04, 2014, 12:23:17 PM
Both teams forfeiting the match would have been one of my cheesy BOLD PREDICTIONS. However what I will go with is a career night for Chris Johnson, in points and on the boards, a 1st triple double of the season for Rondo and 20 rebounds for Mr. Sullinger 
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 01:39:39 PM
Babb. 16 points

Johnson. 20 points

Pressey.  18. And 14 assists

Even Anthony scores a double double.  10 and 10

Sully falls asleep on the bench

Rondo takes in a Movie on a IPad

KO goes for food for the bench

Bass ......still is bad ......always


This is worse than a D league game .

Brad Stevens gets himself ejected in fit of rage . ;D
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 07:30:14 PM
How many pages do you think this thread will end up being?  3?  Or is that overestimating?
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 04, 2014, 07:50:54 PM
How many pages do you think this thread will end up being?  3?  Or is that overestimating?
LOL.  This is an opportunity for me to pad my post count with sarcastic comments about the tank battle, though it may be more like screaming into the wind.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:10:30 PM
Bass - 6.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:13:27 PM
Bass - 6.



TP


For just being here.... ;)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:17:49 PM
Somewhere didn't I read Bradley and Rondo -23 when paired this year :o
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:17:52 PM
He's normally got good hands! :o
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:19:45 PM
Giant defensive struggle
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:20:17 PM
Stevens is in major tank mode. Right now he's out tanking the 76ers. If you don't believe it, explain the Rondo and Pressey backcourt.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:25:26 PM
Stevens is in major tank mode. Right now he's out tanking the 76ers. If you don't believe it, explain the Rondo and Pressey backcourt.

The rocket pass Rondo made to Bass under the basket at the beginning of the game,  was a tank play.....it wizzed right by Bass........he will never be able to see that pass , much less catch it .."...I bust out laughing ......
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:26:20 PM
I'm all for bringing back Pressey for our backup pg.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:28:17 PM
Stevens is in major tank mode. Right now he's out tanking the 76ers. If you don't believe it, explain the Rondo and Pressey backcourt.

The rocket pass Rondo made to Bass under the basket at the beginning of the game,  was a tank play.....it wizzed right by Bass........he will never be able to see that pass , much less catch it .."...I bust out laughing ......

Yeah, the one that hit the net. I was thinking, maybe Sully could catch that, but never Bass.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 08:28:48 PM
Sixers are terrible. lol
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 08:29:16 PM
Chris Herren with the thick Boston accent...
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:30:51 PM
We couldn't loose this game if Bass was playing point guard
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 04, 2014, 08:33:45 PM
this game is an nba game??
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:35:46 PM
I wish Bradley was not hurt. He could shoot the 76ers back into this.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:36:15 PM
this game is an nba game??

Actually .."

It seems like the NBA version of professional wrestling .......make believe sports
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 08:36:39 PM
this game is an nba game??

D league showcase.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: YoungOne87 on April 04, 2014, 08:42:35 PM
even our german BBL looks better than this..
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 08:43:48 PM
sixers hanging right with us boyz! tankapalooza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 08:44:56 PM
I wanna see anthony and Babb the rest of the way!!!!!!!!!!!!   8) :D
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:44:57 PM
Orlando with a comfortable 20 point deficit in the third .....to Bobcats.  ..yeah right.   ..

All he tankers going full out to lose  their games


Nets killing Detroit
No help here

Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 08:45:33 PM
Orlando with a comfortable 20 point deficit in the third .....to Bobcats.  ..yeah right.   ..

All he tankers going full out to lose


Nets killing Detroit



yeah i doubt orlando passes us up now.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:47:32 PM
Orlando with a comfortable 20 point deficit in the third .....to Bobcats.  ..yeah right.   ..

All he tankers going full out to lose


Nets killing Detroit



yeah i doubt orlando passes us up now.


Those other lottery teams are NOT going to win a game this season ...... Just the way it is

Only tank vs tank games...has a unknown outcomes
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:50:44 PM
I wanna see anthony and Babb the rest of the way!!!!!!!!!!!!   8) :D

Really


Where are they.......come on Brad ......put em in.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 08:53:24 PM
Orlando with a comfortable 20 point deficit in the third .....to Bobcats.  ..yeah right.   ..

All he tankers going full out to lose


Nets killing Detroit



yeah i doubt orlando passes us up now.


Those other lottery teams are NOT going to win a game this season ...... Just the way it is

Only tank vs tank games...has a unknown outcomes

yeah nobody is gonna take a game you have to give it to them!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 08:55:12 PM
Orlando with a comfortable 20 point deficit in the third .....to Bobcats.  ..yeah right.   ..

All he tankers going full out to lose


Nets killing Detroit



yeah i doubt orlando passes us up now.


Those other lottery teams are NOT going to win a game this season ...... Just the way it is

Only tank vs tank games...has a unknown outcomes

yeah nobody is gonna take a game you have to give it to them!


Should have let one of the janitors at the Garden coach the game  ;D
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 08:57:20 PM
WE WANT BABB! WE WANT BABB! WE WANT BABB!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 08:57:57 PM
Orlando with a comfortable 20 point deficit in the third .....to Bobcats.  ..yeah right.   ..

All he tankers going full out to lose


Nets killing Detroit



yeah i doubt orlando passes us up now.


Those other lottery teams are NOT going to win a game this season ...... Just the way it is

Only tank vs tank games...has a unknown outcomes

yeah nobody is gonna take a game you have to give it to them!


Should have let one of the janitors at the Garden coach the game  ;D

for real or one of the security guards!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: satch on April 04, 2014, 09:00:17 PM
I'm all for bringing back Pressey for our backup pg.
Stevens offensive system is better suited for Pressy than it is for Rondo.


Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:01:08 PM
These last games are just brutal .

Well ...if you can call it basketball that is.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:03:06 PM
Magic down 11 with 8 to go in 4 th

Go Orlando ! ;D
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 09:07:54 PM
Celtics are paying off the refs... to make calls against them. Solid tank effort.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:09:48 PM
We aren't out of the woods yet.....

We could still win
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 04, 2014, 09:10:44 PM
Great to see Leon Powe.  One of my favorite players.   Wish he could've stayed healthy.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 09:16:35 PM
Watching Rondo is a treat.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Chief on April 04, 2014, 09:19:01 PM
Bass is clueless in team defense. He gets lost in transition, guards no-one,and the other team gets an easy basket.

Having said that, keep it up! ;)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:21:27 PM
Bass is clueless in team defense. He gets lost in transition, guards no-one,and the other team gets an easy basket.

Having said that, keep it up! ;)


Yeah......well.....it comes natural to him.   :P
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:24:52 PM
WE GOT A GAME BOYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:26:14 PM
is uncle snooze napping?????? fine. get some rest brother!  ;)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:26:41 PM
Magic down 11 with 8 to go in 4 th

Go Orlando ! ;D

GO MAGIC GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:27:14 PM
WE GOT A GAME BOYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd let a stray cat draw up all the plays...

Let Joel and Bass play guards .....Pressey in the paint
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:27:23 PM
Watching Rondo is a treat.


watching BABB is a treat!

Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:27:53 PM
WE GOT A GAME BOYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd let a stray cat draw up all the plays...

Let Joel and Bass play guards .....Pressey in the paint
WE GOT A GAME BOYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd let a stray cat draw up all the plays...

Let Joel and Bass play guards .....Pressey in the paint

ROFL
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:28:18 PM
Magic down 11 with 8 to go in 4 th

Go Orlando ! ;D

GO MAGIC GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's over now Cats by 11.   Suck  :-X
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 09:28:41 PM
WE GOT A GAME BOYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd let a stray cat draw up all the plays...

Let Joel and Bass play guards .....Pressey in the paint

hahahahahahaha

omg can we really lose?!?!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:29:37 PM
Magic down 11 with 8 to go in 4 th

Go Orlando ! ;D

GO MAGIC GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's over now Cats by 11.   Suck  :-X

:sadface:
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 09:30:33 PM
Magic down 11 with 8 to go in 4 th

Go Orlando ! ;D

GO MAGIC GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's over now Cats by 11.   Suck  :-X

:sadface:

Let's hope the Jazz win one tonight. Winnable game against the Pelicans.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:30:36 PM
we can either laugh or cry. I choose to laugh.  ;D
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 04, 2014, 09:30:58 PM
4th quarter so far is just bad basketball.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:31:33 PM
4th quarter so far is just bad basketball.

these last few games will be excruciating.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 09:32:17 PM
WE GOT A GAME BOYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd let a stray cat draw up all the plays...

Let Joel and Bass play guards .....Pressey in the paint

hahahahahahaha

omg can we really lose?!?!

Not Likely,

But

There may be deal to throw this game and we win the next one at Philly

After all ....?Need to hold up images don't we Mr Siver
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
Magic down 11 with 8 to go in 4 th

Go Orlando ! ;D

GO MAGIC GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's over now Cats by 11.   Suck  :-X

:sadface:

Let's hope the Jazz win one tonight. Winnable game against the Pelicans.

the dastadly pelicans owe us that. we cannot beat them in their house to save our lives. makes me sick.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 04, 2014, 09:32:31 PM
(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/rrCbBr-wse0/maxresdefault.jpg)

We can do it guys!  We can lose to the ultimate losers! 
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 09:33:33 PM
This is weirdly impressive.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: freshinthehouse on April 04, 2014, 09:33:51 PM
May I get a score update please?
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 09:34:05 PM
Just let Bayless take every shot from now on.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:34:06 PM
WE WANT BABB! WE WANT BABB! WE WANT BABB!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 09:34:20 PM
May I get a score update please?

84-75.  Sixers.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 09:37:58 PM
Did Johnson get some new tats?
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on April 04, 2014, 09:48:43 PM
It sounds like Tommy's been eating the whole quarter. Can't say I blame him.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 04, 2014, 09:49:35 PM
At this point I'm pro-tank, but losing the 76ers...
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: blink on April 04, 2014, 09:50:56 PM
MCW making some tough shots, but everyone on both teams look listless.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: esel1000 on April 04, 2014, 09:51:25 PM
Wow this is the one game I thought we'd actually win... sixers at home and it's looking bad . At this point why can't we be 4th worst team in the reverse standings even with an easy schedule we could easily lose out
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 04, 2014, 09:53:42 PM
After this game, I may need to check into Tankers Anonymous.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:53:57 PM
dat dat dat dats all folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


B A L L G A M E
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 09:54:37 PM
Somehow this is simultaneously rock bottom and a major triumph.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:54:39 PM
After this game, I may need to check into Tankers Anonymous.

EL OH EL
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 09:54:43 PM
Woah, we might catch Orlando if we keep playing this bad
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: esel1000 on April 04, 2014, 09:55:13 PM
We out tanked the biggest tank... unreal, we better get a top 3 for this
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:55:28 PM
Woah, we might catch Orlando if we keep playing this bad

meh. gonna be tough to catch them.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 09:55:38 PM
What a hideous foul on Green.  If a real basketball team did that I would be shocked
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: esel1000 on April 04, 2014, 09:55:53 PM
Woah, we might catch Orlando if we keep playing this bad

Wouldn't complain
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:55:59 PM
We out tanked the biggest tank... unreal, we better get a top 3 for this

for real
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 09:56:14 PM
Henry Sims is a legitimate NBA player.  Like his game.


I've always like Thaddeus Young's game.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:56:29 PM
Woah, we might catch Orlando if we keep playing this bad

Wouldn't complain

who would? oh wait....................
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Nerf DPOY on April 04, 2014, 09:56:55 PM
Just wait 'til Faverani comes back.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 04, 2014, 09:57:26 PM
Woah, we might catch Orlando if we keep playing this bad

meh. gonna be tough to catch them.

Had we lose those Heat games like we were suppose to, we would've been right there with them!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 04, 2014, 09:58:06 PM
Henry Sims is a legitimate NBA player.  Like his game.


I've always like Thaddeus Young's game.
Sims looks like Marvin Williams.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 09:58:25 PM
THAT IS HOW YOU TANK!1!!!!!111 

Back to back contested 3s, then foul the guy who gets the rebound under your own basket when you're over the limit with 20 sec left on the shot clock
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:58:43 PM
Woah, we might catch Orlando if we keep playing this bad

meh. gonna be tough to catch them.

Had we lose those Heat games like we were suppose to, we would've been right there with them!

yup. and that is why i said this team will make you either bi-polar or a manic depressive. surreal. beat the best team in the league and we lose to HOT GARBAGE! lol
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Spicoli on April 04, 2014, 09:58:55 PM
Much props to Thaddeus Young, he is the ultimate professional. He is on one of the worst tanking teams of all time but still shows up and plays hard every night.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: esel1000 on April 04, 2014, 09:58:57 PM
Henry Sims is a legitimate NBA player.  Like his game.


I've always like Thaddeus Young's game.
Sims looks like Marvin Williams.

Basically the d-league looks legit against our team
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 09:59:09 PM
I really would like to see Jeff Green on another team next season.  That's all I'm gonna say.  Everybody involved should move on.  I don't want this very young team to look to him as a leader.  At all.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 09:59:11 PM
Henry Sims is a legitimate NBA player.  Like his game.


I've always like Thaddeus Young's game.
Sims looks like Marvin Williams.

i like carter williams. kid is good.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 09:59:51 PM
Nice to see KO get those reps in, hopefully he doesn't get too many more tonight though
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:00:40 PM
Henry Sims is a legitimate NBA player.  Like his game.


I've always like Thaddeus Young's game.
Sims looks like Marvin Williams.

Basically the d-league looks legit against our team

bwahahahahah
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 04, 2014, 10:00:53 PM
I really would like to see Jeff Green on another team next season.  That's all I'm gonna say.  Everybody involved should move on.  I don't want this very young team to look to him as a leader.  At all.
I wouldn't mind if everyone on this squad was on another team next year. That's all I'm gonna say.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 10:01:06 PM
Henry Sims is a legitimate NBA player.  Like his game.


I've always like Thaddeus Young's game.
Sims looks like Marvin Williams.

i like carter williams. kid is good.


If he can fix his jumpshot (he's got plenty of time to do so), he'll be a very nice player before too long.  He's going to have to develop some discipline eventually, though.  He's basically being allowed to do whatever he wants right now on the Sixers.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: esel1000 on April 04, 2014, 10:01:25 PM

Rondo had a triple double as well and we lost to a team that's lost 26 of 27 at home... how bad can we be? haha
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:01:39 PM
I really would like to see Jeff Green on another team next season.  That's all I'm gonna say.  Everybody involved should move on.  I don't want this very young team to look to him as a leader.  At all.
I wouldn't mind if everyone on this squad was on another team next year. That's all I'm gonna say.

meh. keep sully.............unless we get a proven all star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;-)
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 10:02:01 PM
I really would like to see Jeff Green on another team next season.  That's all I'm gonna say.  Everybody involved should move on.  I don't want this very young team to look to him as a leader.  At all.
I wouldn't mind if everyone on this squad was on another team next year. That's all I'm gonna say.

I hear ya.  Sullinger and Kelly can stick around as rotation guys.  Pressey and Johnson are fine for the end of the bench.  The rest of 'em . . . I wouldn't mind a reset.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Eja117 on April 04, 2014, 10:02:07 PM
You know...if you're up 8 points with less than 34 seconds to go and your team has the ball to inbounds and you take a time out...isn't that just like saying "My players are so poorly coached that I need to take a time out right now to make sure they don't blow an 8 point lead in less than a minute"?

Isn't that pathetic?  I mean how poorly coached can you be? Can't a good high school team win in that scenario? Oak Hill Academy...pretty sure they could win it at this point. I guarantee Kentucky could.

Way to go Philly. Way to go.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 10:02:18 PM
Good points by Tommy on Sully's limitations
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:03:28 PM
I really would like to see Jeff Green on another team next season.  That's all I'm gonna say.  Everybody involved should move on.  I don't want this very young team to look to him as a leader.  At all.
I wouldn't mind if everyone on this squad was on another team next year. That's all I'm gonna say.

I hear ya.  Sullinger and Kelly can stick around as rotation guys.  Pressey and Johnson are fine for the end of the bench.  The rest of 'em . . . I wouldn't mind a reset.

wouldn't hurt my feelings either.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 10:03:54 PM
Let's go Utah!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:04:12 PM
Good points by Tommy on Sully's limitations

cliff notes? i missed it.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:04:45 PM
Let's go Utah!

GO MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  run the table!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 10:05:31 PM
Ok.....

Want to read some funny ....but mad .....lakers fans ......go see their blogs ..."they are outraged

They are none to happy with the outcome of this game

Hee hee hee
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
Good points by Tommy on Sully's limitations

cliff notes? i missed it.

Basically he is a force offensively but he doesn't have the height or jumping ability to play center since he can't hang on defense as a result.  We need a defensive big or Sully will keep getting taken advantage of by even teams as bad as the 6ers.  He is a good player but he is really exposed when he has to play like this
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:07:48 PM
Good points by Tommy on Sully's limitations

cliff notes? i missed it.

Basically he is a force offensively but he doesn't have the height or jumping ability to play center since he can't hang on defense as a result.  We need a defensive big or Sully will keep getting taken advantage of by even teams as bad as the 6ers.  He is a good player but he is really exposed when he has to play like this

makes sense
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: MBunge on April 04, 2014, 10:07:54 PM
There's no denying this team doesn't have enough talent to compete, but I think it's also pretty clear that Stevens hasn't exactly done a masterful coaching job.  The players don't seemed to have turned on him even with all the losses but they also don't look like a well coached team that is simply outmatched.

Mik
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:08:48 PM
Ok.....

Want to read some funny ....but mad .....lakers fans ......go see their blogs ..."they are outraged

They are none to happy with the outcome of this game

Hee hee hee

lol the heck with them!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Quetzalcoatl on April 04, 2014, 10:09:27 PM
Ok.....

Want to read some funny ....but mad .....lakers fans ......go see their blogs ..."they are outraged

They are none to happy with the outcome of this game

Hee hee hee

Yes please.  What is the site you are looking at?
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Celtics4ever on April 04, 2014, 10:09:47 PM
Quote
keep sully.............unless we get a proven all star

I think he will be moved for one.  He will never be one, but only a good player as I see it.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: freshinthehouse on April 04, 2014, 10:10:40 PM
I just checked out a few game threads from earlier in the season.  Man what a different vibe.  Some people held out hope for quite some time.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Spicoli on April 04, 2014, 10:15:33 PM
Is it me or is Bayless a much better player than Bradley? Bradley no longer plays the full court defense that he used to which was his only clear advantage.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on April 04, 2014, 10:15:43 PM
Tank you very much !!! goodnight everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 04, 2014, 10:26:07 PM
Tank you very much !!! goodnight everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Mitch is holding out Kamin, Farmer , and Gasol.....he is going to treat the home fans to a massive tank effort and see that a loss is the prime directive

Amazing ......Lakers tanking , not playing their best players in front of their home crowd
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: PhoSita on April 04, 2014, 10:37:41 PM
Is it me or is Bayless a much better player than Bradley? Bradley no longer plays the full court defense that he used to which was his only clear advantage.

When you consider that Bayless can actually play the point and that he'll probably cost half as much on his next deal as Bradley will, I'd say the Celtics ought to seriously consider going with Jerryd and seeing what they can get for Bradley on the trade market.
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: mobilija on April 04, 2014, 11:01:51 PM
Tank you very much !!! goodnight everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Mitch is holding out Kamin, Farmer , and Gasol.....he is going to treat the home fans to a massive tank effort and see that a loss is the prime directive

Amazing ......Lakers tanking , not playing their best players in front of their home crowd

I'm not jealous, we can keep our best players in and still tank :-X
Title: Re: Sixers (16-59) at Celtics (23-52) Game #76 4/4/14
Post by: Surferdad on April 04, 2014, 11:46:08 PM
Is it me or is Bayless a much better player than Bradley? Bradley no longer plays the full court defense that he used to which was his only clear advantage.

When you consider that Bayless can actually play the point and that he'll probably cost half as much on his next deal as Bradley will, I'd say the Celtics ought to seriously consider going with Jerryd and seeing what they can get for Bradley on the trade market.
Bayless sucks. He can shoot, a little, but he sucks at everything else.  He gets lit up on defense but people forget because he scores. He can't pass and his ball handling is just OK. You get what you pay for in this league.