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Title: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 10, 2018, 11:15:19 PM
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Cleveland Cavaliers (32-22) at Boston Celtics (40-17)
Sunday, February 11, 2018
3:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #58 Home Game#31
TV: ABC
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WMMS 100.7
TD Garden

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Probable Starters
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PG:  Kyrie Irving  ........................................ SG:  Jaylen Brown

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C:  Aron Baynes

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SF:  Jayson Tatum   ............................................ PF:  Al Horford 

Celtics Reserves
Daniel Theis
Abdel Nader
Terry Rozier
Guerschon Yabusele
Marcus Morris
Semi Ojeleye
Greg Monroe

Injuries

Shane Larkin (knee)  out
Marcus Smart (hand)  out
Gordon Hayward (ankle) out

Two Way Players
Jabari Bird
Kadeem Allen
 
Head Coach
Brad Stevens 

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Probable Starters
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PG:  George Hill  ................ SG:  JR Smith

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C:  Tristan Thompson   

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SF: Cedi Osman................. PF: LeBron James

Cavs Reserves
Jose Calderon
Jordan Clarkson
Jeff Green
Rodney Hood
Kyle Korver
Larry Nance Jr
Ante Zizic

Injuries
Kevin Love (hand)  out

Two Way Players
John Holland
London Perrantes

Head Coach

Tyronn Lue

Game Notes

Although the new look Cavaliers are the opponent for this game, the emphasis will not be on LeBron or the new faces on the Cavs, or even the game itself.  The emphasis on this day will be Paul Pierce as the Celtics raise his #34 to the rafters.  Of course, a Celtics win would be very nice against one of Pierce's biggest rivals. 

This is the 3rd and final meeting between these two teams in this regular season.  The Cavs won in Cleveland on opening night when the Celtics lost Gordon Hayward.  The Celtics then won 102-88 in January when the Cavaliers came to Boston. 

The Celtics are coming off a loss to the Pacers and are 6-4 in their last 10 games.  They are 21-9 at home.  The Cavaliers haven't played as well on the road as they have at home with a 12-15 record on the road.  They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have won their last two games. 

The Cavs will be integrating several new players as none of their new players played on Friday.  They plan to start George Hill at the point but beyond that, it's hard to say which new players will get playing time in this game. 

The Celtics have dropped into 2nd place in the East by win percentage.  The Raptors now have the better win percentage by .002%.  The Celtics still have a 1/2 game lead on the Raptors after their loss to the Pacers and the Raptors win over the Knicks.  The Raptors are playing at Charlotte on Sunday and so the Celtics need a win in this one to hang onto first place. 

Key Matchups 

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Al Horford vs LeBron James 
Al Horford will be tasked with slowing down LeBron, who is averaging 26.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.9 assists.  It is also possible that Marcus Morris or Jaylen Brown will cover LeBron for part of the game since both have had success in the past.

Celtics Bench vs Cavs Bench
The Cavs reserves ae averaging 41.3 points per game, which is good for 5th best in the league.  They have Jeff Green averaging 10.8 points while shooting 49% from the field.  They also have Kyle Korver averaging 9.5 points while shooting 43.2% beyond the arc.   The Celtics reserves at times struggle to score and so the Celtics will need them to come up big for them in this game. 

Keys to the Game
Defense Defense Defense!! Defense is key to winning every game.   The Cavs are 5th in the league averaging 109.8 points.  The Celtics need to clamp down on defense if they want to get a win.  The Celtics are still first in the league with a defensive rating of 100.1 while the Cavs are 28th with a defensive rating of 109.9.  If the Celtics win this game, it will be with defense. 

Rebound - The Celtics can't score if they don't have the ball.  This was the Celtics' biggest weakness last season but the team has more length and more athleticism this season and are rebounding much better this season.  Much of rebounding is effort and so the Celtics have to work hard to beat the Cavs to rebounds.  The Cavs are averaging 41.8 rebounds while the Celtics are averaging 44.3 rebounds.  If the Celtics put out effort, they can win the rebounding battle. 

Be Aggressive -  The Celtics must be the more aggressive team.  They have to beat the Cavs to every loose ball and win the 50/50 plays.  They have to be aggressive on the boards and in driving into the paint and to the basket.  The more aggressive team will usually get the benefit of the doubt from the refs as well.   They have to be the team that works harder and the team that wants it more.     

Play 48 Minutes
- The Celtics have a bad habit of starting out slow and allowing the opponent to build a big lead and then they have to play extra hard in the second half to catch up and sometimes they get the win and others they don't.  The Celtics must start strong and play hard throughout the game. 
 

X-Factors
Focus - The Celtics have to remain focused and block out the distractions of playing the Cavs and the circus that always surrounds them.  They also need to focus on playing the game rather than focus on the festivities surrounding Paul Pierce and the retirement of his number.

Home Game  - The Celtics have the advantage of playing at home in front of what should be a very loud crowd.   The Celtics have to get motivation and energy from the crowd and hopefully the crowd will be able to frustrate the Cavs at the same time. 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 10, 2018, 11:18:10 PM
Go C's

And a salute to the Truth!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on February 10, 2018, 11:18:31 PM
TP to  KGs Knee   for being the first to post in the game thread!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!! 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: MattyIce on February 10, 2018, 11:18:51 PM
ill be there! goooo C's and the Truth!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: BringToughnessBack on February 10, 2018, 11:21:05 PM
I want a cav massacre! And a great day for Pierce..bring back memories of Lebron quitting vs them!!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 10, 2018, 11:23:28 PM
We need this one.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Phantom255x on February 11, 2018, 12:20:51 AM
Let's get this win on Pierce's day!  ;D

And please let's start off well in this game (no awful starts and large deficits early).

Cleveland will have their new guys playing so it will be an adjustment for them of sorts.

Hopefully Monroe and Morris can have big games tomorrow. Morris the "Lebron stopper" and Monroe helping us inside with the rebounds and scoring in the paint. Thompson has been terrible this year but against us he always seems to look like prime Shaq...  ::)
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Celtics4ever on February 11, 2018, 12:54:26 AM
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Cleveland will have their new guys playing so it will be an adjustment for them of sorts.

Crush their spirits early so Lebron quits on them like he did to the team earlier in the year.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SparzWizard on February 11, 2018, 02:29:00 AM
Look for Larry Nance Jr or Jordan Clarkson going lights out in this game. Darn these former Lakers on top of LeBron James.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Surferdad on February 11, 2018, 08:03:30 AM
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Cleveland will have their new guys playing so it will be an adjustment for them of sorts.

Crush their spirits early so Lebron quits on them like he did to the team earlier in the year.
LeBron can't commit.  That's a problem for his teammates.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 11, 2018, 09:23:02 AM
I would love to see Kyrie dominate today and hear the crowd chant "MVP" with LeBron in the building.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 09:28:29 AM
I expect a Lebron James trying to take over the game. Boston needs to start fast and play hard throughout the game.

Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 11, 2018, 11:34:07 AM
they will do  everything in their power to spoil THe Truth Day ..... :D


Maybe Paul sit on the bench and help cheer the team to victory!  ;D
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 12:02:26 PM
Would like to see baynes pick up a few flagrant shots on queen James and more ball movement from Morris and rozier
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 12:02:27 PM
God I hope this site is working right on Pierce's Day. Really want to share that with all my Celticsblog family
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 12:06:34 PM
I expect a Lebron James trying to take over the game. Boston needs to start fast and play hard throughout the game.

I honestly expect Lebron to take part in the Pierce retirement ceremony and give props to Pierce. Kinda like Magic did with Bird.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: apc on February 11, 2018, 01:45:23 PM
I hope we can win this one.
Hard to prepare for such game with all the Cavs new players.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 02:03:15 PM
Really want to see a win here today. Will be excuses for the cavs if they lose and we will have to hear all the they are back talk if they win
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 03:26:20 PM
When will they mercifully dump the "Prediction Machine" which is nothing but a jinx machine -- hate it before the game, hate it even more in the 4th quarter. 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RJ87 on February 11, 2018, 03:30:23 PM
Hopefully we can hit shots early.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: liam on February 11, 2018, 03:31:38 PM
Really want to see a win here today. Will be excuses for the cavs if they lose and we will have to hear all the they are back talk if they win


Need a win to keep even with the Raptors. We don't want to have to play the Raps and The Cavs in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: makaveli on February 11, 2018, 03:33:08 PM
i came so close to actually attending this game. i'm looking at the footage via nba lp, the crowd filled with #34's , everybody looks pumped, the atmosphere seams amazing. can't wait for the game to start
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:36:23 PM
Really want to see a win here today. Will be excuses for the cavs if they lose and we will have to hear all the they are back talk if they win


Need a win to keep even with the Raptors. We don't want to have to play the Raps and The Cavs in the playoffs.


Yep. Raps seem to be playing the bottom feeders right now
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Rosco917 on February 11, 2018, 03:37:11 PM
Congrats to the Captain on his day!

It would be embarrassing and disappointing to lose this game.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:38:46 PM
Hayward back traveling with team next month
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: greece66 on February 11, 2018, 03:39:46 PM
i have to watch up early tom. but i also cant miss this game <3
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 03:41:29 PM
I keep forgetting cavs got nance and Jordon Clarkson
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 03:43:15 PM
We need to rebound tonight
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 03:43:46 PM
Love the early energy.   Crowd and team.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 03:46:15 PM
This Rookie for the cavs looks like some Hollywood actor but i can't think of his name.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 03:46:23 PM
Is Osman the son of Jiri?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 03:46:35 PM
OMG these unis are ugly
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SaCaCh on February 11, 2018, 03:46:51 PM
The guy from Entourage?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 03:46:53 PM
Put Brown on James please.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 03:47:01 PM
Weak call earlier for Osman.  That foul by Brown was clearly a foul, but the ones on Osman and Lebron were questionable.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:47:35 PM
Good to see the Cavs getting early calls and boston nada
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 03:47:48 PM
Why on earth would they wear those ugly gray unis on Paul Pierce night?

Should have just worn the clean, classic, home whites.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eja117 on February 11, 2018, 03:48:34 PM
That incredible thing Jaylen just did....Smart could not possibly do that. Nobody on the bench could
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:49:11 PM
And Thompson who does nothing all year plays like a superstar vs Boston.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 03:49:42 PM
Anyone know where to stream the ceremony?  I'm assuming abc won't show it thanks
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Phantom255x on February 11, 2018, 03:49:43 PM
Bring Monroe in to handle Thompson please!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 03:49:48 PM
That incredible thing Jaylen just did....Smart could not possibly do that. Nobody on the bench could

Not many guys in the league could
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 03:49:52 PM
James and uncle drew are going @ it but you can tell there is still respect there.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: greece66 on February 11, 2018, 03:50:30 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/eba8429a5d45f584a44e55dbe2d42cd9.jpg)
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 03:50:33 PM
Bring Monroe in to handle Thompson please!

yeah hes going to grab 15 plus boards at this rate.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:50:51 PM
This team struggles so much finishing at the rim. Already several bunnies missed.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eja117 on February 11, 2018, 03:50:52 PM
That incredible thing Jaylen just did....Smart could not possibly do that. Nobody on the bench could

Not many guys in the league could
Agreed
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 03:54:03 PM
Wierd early subs by Brad.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 03:55:52 PM
why is semi playing?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 03:56:29 PM
Baynes The King Slayer
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eja117 on February 11, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
why is semi playing?
I was thinking the exact same thing. Seeing him so early is painful. But we don't have tons of options
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Ogaju on February 11, 2018, 03:56:56 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 03:57:09 PM
Lebron hurt could change things. But that was like only call Cs have gotten Cavs getting every call
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 03:57:15 PM
This site ::). Great way to lose subs
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 03:57:21 PM
Did Jaylen get hurt off the last rebound attempt?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:57:26 PM
What the hell is this line up? Semi and Baynes? Together? Come on
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 03:57:36 PM
Get Semi out of there!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 03:57:42 PM
This is going to be a long afternoon.

Right now, Toronto looks like a lock to come out of the East.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:58:06 PM
Semi is terrible
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 03:58:17 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eja117 on February 11, 2018, 03:58:41 PM
Am I crazy saying Semi O reminds me of Ryan Gomes with none of the offense?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 03:58:42 PM
Don't get the mass substitution by Stevens. Just awful coaching decision
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:58:44 PM
Why is Baynes playing? Get Monroe in
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 03:59:42 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church

Tp!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 03:59:46 PM
Kyrie, Morris, Monroe, Rozier and Brown....play them
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eja117 on February 11, 2018, 03:59:50 PM
The sad part of getting Semi out is I'm thinking "Well do you want to get Nader in there?" and I tell myself "I didn't say that exactly."

And here we are
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:00:14 PM
Am I crazy saying Semi O reminds me of Ryan Gomes with none of the offense?
And minus the BBIQ.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: The_Truth on February 11, 2018, 04:00:19 PM
Put Monroe in!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bello_man09 on February 11, 2018, 04:00:30 PM
Morris isn't shy ::) he and Rozier
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:01:00 PM
Semi....2 missed rebounds...blocked shot and a foul. This why Boston gets behind
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Ogaju on February 11, 2018, 04:01:11 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church

that would be pretty lame.... reserve that nonsense for Philly fans.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 04:01:26 PM
Don't get the mass substitution by Stevens. Just awful coaching decision
i don't get it ether I trust Brad but it's just so random. Ya keep Morris out there and take Brown and Tatum out. His sub patterns are always changing but I feel like this game you can play starters little longer and not shorter. Honestly interested to what makes him make a sub like that where he hasn't done in forever.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 04:01:36 PM
I am ready for some Theis right about now.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:01:42 PM
Maybe they are putting Monroe in when Thompson sits?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 04:02:10 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church

that would be pretty lame.... reserve that nonsense for Philly fans.

Yeah I agree.  I want the C's to beat the Cavs WITH Lebron.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: vjcsmoke on February 11, 2018, 04:02:24 PM
Wow James got hurt.  I hope he's good to return later in the game.  If we win with James out the Celtics will get no credit.  Even less credit then when they beat the Cavs with a healthy James.  :P

But did you see the charge that Baynes took?  His toughness has been a huge addition to our D this season!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:02:31 PM
Baynes should be third big off the bench. Semi should only play with a big lead
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:03:27 PM
We just gave up an offensive rebound to Jeff Green.  Jeff F'ing "Uncle Snooze" Green.  Unacceptable.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:03:35 PM
It would be great to finish at the rim
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eja117 on February 11, 2018, 04:03:42 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church

that would be pretty lame.... reserve that nonsense for Philly fans.
Seriously. As a Boston fan I have the dignity to only cheer a Lebron injury behind his back
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 11, 2018, 04:03:45 PM
Where is Monroe?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: apc on February 11, 2018, 04:03:53 PM
Moose time ?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticsElite on February 11, 2018, 04:04:18 PM
"How is that guy semi a rookie? He's gigantic"

Lol
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: G-Bones on February 11, 2018, 04:04:44 PM
Tatum shooting well
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 04:04:44 PM
Anyone know where to stream the ceremony?  I'm assuming abc won't show it thanks

I won't give you the websites to the actual streams, but they can be found at /r/nbastreams on reddit.

Best part is, most of these streams show in the in arena  entertainment during commercials, which means you get to see all the special tribute videos you would otherwise only get to see by actually being at the game.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:07:28 PM
Jeff Green never played this hard in Boston
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:07:58 PM
Semi...please sit him. Too much time and too many mistakes
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:08:18 PM
Anyone know where to stream the ceremony?  I'm assuming abc won't show it thanks

I won't give you the websites to the actual streams, but they can be found at /r/nbastreams on reddit.

Best part is, most of these streams show in the in arena  entertainment during commercials, which means you get to see all the special tribute videos you would otherwise only get to see by actually being at the game.
. Thanks
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:12:27 PM
Love seeing doc and rondo
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 11, 2018, 04:14:19 PM
Those famous Jeff Green handles to the rescue
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:14:26 PM
Semi has more minutes today than Kyrie..SMH
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:14:27 PM
Member when we coulda had hood but took James young ::)
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:14:45 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church

that would be pretty lame.... reserve that nonsense for Philly fans.

Yeah I agree.  I want the C's to be the Cavs WITH Lebron.
So far beating the Cavs WITHOUT LeBron looks like it's going to be a grind, so...
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:15:10 PM
Where is Monroe?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 04:15:40 PM
Monroe is getting  $5 million, a front row seat, and a 2 cushion chair.

Dude is the luckiest man alive.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 04:17:27 PM
I hate when Brown is frozen out on offense with this unit, give him the dam ball let him rub a high pick and roll with Horford few times.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 04:17:27 PM
The offense just isn’t sound whatsoever. There isn’t a three this team doesn’t like.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:17:51 PM
That might be the best pass I've ever seen Rozier make out of the PnR.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:17:57 PM
Rozier nice
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 04:18:00 PM
Clarkson and Nance are going to be huge acquisitions for the Cavs.  Boston looks like they are going to be at a noticeable disadvantage when it comes to bench units.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 04:18:05 PM
Yes more that please. Stop settling.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 04:18:21 PM
Rozier playing a heck of a game so far.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Atzar on February 11, 2018, 04:18:27 PM
I like watching Rozier learn to run the pick and roll.  He’s improving.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 04:18:30 PM
I hate when Brown is frozen out on offense with this unit, give him the dam ball let him run a high pick and roll with Horford few times.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 04:18:44 PM
The offense just isn’t sound whatsoever. There isn’t a three this team doesn’t like.

I hate the fastbreak 3 when an easy layup is there.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:18:57 PM
Time to lock down on defense. Enough of this
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 11, 2018, 04:19:15 PM
Korver looking around at his teammates after he caught that pass, like "who ARE these guys?"
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 04:19:37 PM
Clarkson and Nance are going to be huge acquisitions for the Cavs.  Boston looks like they are going to be at a noticeable disadvantage when it comes to bench units.

Probably, but it remains to be seen how things play out bench-wise with Monroe and then with Smart and maybe Hayward in the mix.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: vjcsmoke on February 11, 2018, 04:19:52 PM
Big Al throwing down the powerful dunk with authority!!  That'll get the guys out of their chairs! :)
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:20:11 PM
Can we see a little Kyrie, Brown Tatum, Al and Monroe??
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:22:18 PM
How many times are we going to leave Hood open for 3?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:22:32 PM
Time to lock down on defense. Enough of this
Said every Celtics fan for the past month or so.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:22:58 PM
Why is Rozier and Semi getting so much time?

Boston about to be down double digits because of stupid ass rotations
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 04:23:51 PM
No Monroe today?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 04:25:04 PM
Why is Rozier and Semi getting so much time?

Boston about to be down double digits because of stupid ass rotations
Celtics are not about to be down double digits. They are down 3 with the ball,
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:25:10 PM
No Monroe today?
Nah, gotta play Semi instead, your newly minted LeBron stopper.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 04:25:28 PM
I hope the Cs fans are not cheering an injury to James

Why the hell not?  Stay classy in church.  This ain't church

that would be pretty lame.... reserve that nonsense for Philly fans.

Yeah I agree.  I want the C's to be the Cavs WITH Lebron.
So far beating the Cavs WITHOUT LeBron looks like it's going to be a grind, so...

well the cavs are going to win no matter what happens today, if you listen to espn or these ABC announcers.  basically if they lose to the C's they will say that 'oh they just got these 4 new guys, look how great they did with no practice, almost beat the Celtics'  or if they win, they will hype them up beyond belief. 

Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 04:25:29 PM
Why doesn't Brown ever touch the ball? He's the second leading scorer on the team and they go 6 possessions straight on offense with him not touching it.  It's honestly like other players purposely don't pass to him.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eddie20 on February 11, 2018, 04:25:51 PM
No Monroe today?

The rotations are baffling. No Moose, too much Semi, and starting Morris which hurt the rotation off the bench (Monroe seems like the odd man out).
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:26:20 PM
Why is Rozier and Semi getting so much time?

Boston about to be down double digits because of stupid ass rotations
Celtics are not about to be down double digits. They are down 3 with the ball,

We see this most games where they dig themselves in a hole and Brad stays with line ups that are very strong...Plus they aren't playing any defense
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:26:45 PM
Yea Cavs upgraded
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 04:27:13 PM
Nice hand by Monroe
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:27:53 PM
Prince stealin the show lol
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:28:30 PM
Brad really loves Ojeleye for some reason.  He's already played 2 more minutes than MM.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 11, 2018, 04:28:30 PM
Gotta foul him harder than that, Greg.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:28:58 PM
Seen this movie before. No ball movement. Quick lazy 3's....and subpar defense.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Atzar on February 11, 2018, 04:29:03 PM
Monroe has been victimized on the last two possessions.  He needs to be a weapon on offense if he’s going to be a viable rotation player.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 04:29:15 PM
MONROE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 04:30:13 PM
why are we playing doc rivers ball? only shooting jays and nobody crashing for rebounds.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:30:59 PM
Hey look.  Celtics digging a bigger hole. Maybe it will be 10 plus at the half

Just keep shooting long 3s...shooting themselves right out of the game
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:32:02 PM
Hey look...down 10...like I just posted they would be
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:32:10 PM
No Monroe today?

The rotations are baffling. No Moose, too much Semi, and starting Morris which hurt the rotation off the bench (Monroe seems like the odd man out).
Well, they started Morris because LeBron was playing PF. But the rotations ARE largely baffling. We should be able to match up well without playing any Semi.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 04:32:12 PM
no defense today and no rim protection. WAKE UP MONROE OR ARE YOU A BUST OF A PICKUP??

last time CBS stressed points in the oaint we did great that game. WAKE UP!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 04:32:22 PM
I'm starting to get mad. They flipped half their roster and looking more like a team than the C's do. Letting LeBron basically punk them.  >:(
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 04:32:48 PM
cavs pulling away. we better stop this crap now or we will be done like dinner
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 04:32:51 PM
Yea Cavs upgraded

Seems that way
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: apc on February 11, 2018, 04:33:07 PM
No D tonight .
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Who on February 11, 2018, 04:33:12 PM
LeBron taking a lot of bad shots. Just making them ... for now.

Won't continue all game long.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:33:18 PM
Boston plays like they just don't give a Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.

What a terrible week this has been
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:33:59 PM
Two stupid passes in a row.  Wake the Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. up.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Who on February 11, 2018, 04:36:51 PM
Cavs offense overly LeBron-dependent over last few minutes. Lack of teamwork.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 04:36:53 PM
Yeesh...this is some sloppy, careless basketball.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:36:53 PM
LeBron taking a lot of bad shots. Just making them ... for now.

Won't continue all game long.

Don't matter. Boston can't score. Turnovers. This team is average at best
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 04:36:53 PM
Who needs Smart?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 04:37:30 PM
Why is Rozier and Semi getting so much time?

Boston about to be down double digits because of stupid ass rotations
Celtics are not about to be down double digits. They are down 3 with the ball,
I stand corrected Nostradamus
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:37:54 PM
Oh bull
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Birdman on February 11, 2018, 04:38:07 PM
Glad we didn't make any trades to improve this team 😣😣😣😣...3rd best team behind Cavs and toronto
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:38:20 PM
Brad's rotations this quarter are really questionable.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:38:21 PM
Who needs Smart?
Yeah, Smart will solve all the problems we have rotating in the lane.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 04:38:21 PM
Who needs Smart?

TP
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Who on February 11, 2018, 04:38:28 PM
LeBron dribbling too much. Needs to involve his teammates more. They're barely part of the offense. LeBron only wants to pass if he is going to get an assist.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 04:38:50 PM
Glad we didn't make any trades to improve this team 😣😣😣😣...3rd best team behind Cavs and toronto

yup looking like it now
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:38:51 PM
This team will be lucky to get out of the first round. They have become a really bad team since the London trip.

Can't stop a Cavs team that has never played together. What a joke.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:39:13 PM
Didn't realize halftime started 10 minutes ago
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:39:55 PM
The way this team plays is a freaking joke. Embarrassing
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticsElite on February 11, 2018, 04:40:00 PM
Most Points givens up in a half this year for the Celtics


To a team that has practiced one whole time together. Embarassing
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:41:54 PM
LeBron dribbling too much. Needs to involve his teammates more. They're barely part of the offense. LeBron only wants to pass if he is going to get an assist.


Yet they are up 12 and Boston looks like the team that has never played together.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:41:54 PM
Glad we didn't make any trades to improve this team 😣😣😣😣...3rd best team behind Cavs and toronto

yup looking like it now
I don't know. Washington and Milwaukee are not that far behind.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:41:54 PM
Brad putting Monroe in with the starters slowed everything down.  He doesn't know the offense well enough yet
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 04:41:56 PM
Stevens froze out his starters with those stupid substitutions. Ojeleye should not be playing 20+ minutes today. Team couldn't defend a chair that half. They better come out with more energy and defensive tenacity.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: ZoneD on February 11, 2018, 04:42:01 PM
This team is not as good as their record. We will be exposed in the playoffs because we really can’t score. When our defensive effort goes down in the second quarter, as it always does, we give up big leads. We are possibly the third or four best team in the East right now. We just aren’t ready for the big time. I can’t recall a single game this season where we’ve been firing on all cylinders for the entire game.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eddie20 on February 11, 2018, 04:42:19 PM
No Monroe today?

The rotations are baffling. No Moose, too much Semi, and starting Morris which hurt the rotation off the bench (Monroe seems like the odd man out).
Well, they started Morris because LeBron was playing PF. But the rotations ARE largely baffling. We should be able to match up well without playing any Semi.

I would've put Brown on him and put Horford on Osman. This would've allowed us to have our normal rotation. Too often Stevens adjusts to the other team. However, it would've been interesting to see who they would've put on Horford. Again, this all would've meant less Semi, who's a complete negative.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RGow8 on February 11, 2018, 04:43:53 PM
Brown is unselfish to a fault sometimes, always looks to make the correct pass instead of just being like ya I'm going to the hole. Like the discipline but when your playing with Morris who does everything he can to get his shot off everytime I'd rather have Jaylen making the plays. Also stick him Lebron he's the only one we have that can't actually guard him.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 04:44:15 PM
Vets playing like rooks. Rotations baffling once again.

Looks like we still haven't pulled our heads out of our arses after that embarrassment the other night from Indy.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:44:30 PM
No Monroe today?

The rotations are baffling. No Moose, too much Semi, and starting Morris which hurt the rotation off the bench (Monroe seems like the odd man out).
Well, they started Morris because LeBron was playing PF. But the rotations ARE largely baffling. We should be able to match up well without playing any Semi.

I would've put Brown on him and put Horford on Osman. This would've allowed us to have our normal rotation. Too often Stevens adjusts to the other team. However, it would've been interesting to see who they would've put on Horford. Again, this all would've meant less Semi, who's a complete negative.
The whole team doesn't seem to understand or care about matchup basketball. Kyrie stares down at Cedi Osman guarding him and hands off the ball for a three. Really, dude?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 04:44:59 PM
This team will be lucky to get out of the first round. They have become a really bad team since the London trip.

Can't stop a Cavs team that has never played together. What a joke.

Sky hasn't quite fallen for me yet.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 04:45:10 PM
Celtics need to stop being so lazy and play [dang] defense.  I saw 6-7 times where guys just lost their man, completely failed to block out anyone, didn't give help when it was needed.  This is the worst def I have seen the C's play all season.  It was bad.

add that to the dumbest 4-5 turnovers to end the half that I have seen for a long time as well, and you basically give away a double digit lead.

Guys need to have more pride in their games and give some effort.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: OHCeltic on February 11, 2018, 04:46:03 PM
at least we are only down 12 not 20
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Eddie20 on February 11, 2018, 04:46:11 PM
Stevens froze out his starters with those stupid substitutions. Ojeleye should not be playing 20+ minutes today. Team couldn't defend a chair that half. They better come out with more energy and defensive tenacity.

I'm not sure what's going on with Semi getting so much PT. Clearly Stevens has more confidence in him than he should. Just notice the lack of respect whoever defending has for him. We're basically 4 on 5 on that end and his defender becomes a free safety which destroys our spacing and with it our offensive flow.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticsElite on February 11, 2018, 04:46:33 PM
Doc rondo and KG are in the building and sitting next to each other. Haha  ;D

Rondo and doc are sitting next to each other even though they're on rival teams in the west and also have some infighting history
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 11, 2018, 04:46:43 PM
Following the usual script. Lets get down Big so we can try a big comeback in the 2nd half. Turnovers stupid. It’s obvious that Lebron plus any 4 players can beat us in our own building. JR Smith is punking us. Dunking on Baynes. Lebron gets hurt and goes to sideline to get his steroids shot to make him steel again. Very poor 2nd quarter effort.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:47:25 PM
Baffled the minutes Semi got and how long he sat Kyrie. Game turned right there
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RockinRyA on February 11, 2018, 04:47:42 PM
Not having Larkin and Smart really hurts- it means more Rozier and Ojeleye.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RJ87 on February 11, 2018, 04:48:10 PM
Cavs trades looking pretty good right now. So much more energy in this one.

With that said, we need to be more aware on offense.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:48:18 PM
17 threes taken in the first half. Made 3. If Boston can't hit 3's they have no offense at all.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: TheisTheisBaby on February 11, 2018, 04:48:26 PM
Is it driving anyone else nuts that we have to watch the game on the Cavs broadcast even though it's a home game for us? 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:49:21 PM
With that said, we need to be more aware on offense.
Fixed that.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SparzWizard on February 11, 2018, 04:49:28 PM
This team will be lucky to get out of the first round. They have become a really bad team since the London trip.

Can't stop a Cavs team that has never played together. What a joke.

They look overrated. The Celtics that is.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:50:19 PM
at least we are only down 12 not 20
There is still time.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:50:55 PM
This team will be lucky to get out of the first round. They have become a really bad team since the London trip.

Can't stop a Cavs team that has never played together. What a joke.

They look overrated. The Celtics that is.


They use to work hard on defense...getting 50/50 balls...that is why they were winning. But if they don't do those things...no chance. They do not have enough scoring on offense with out GH...
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 04:51:35 PM
this team is a mess.... no better than a 8th seed at the moment

worst defence in the league right now.... and this is crazy, bc it was the best in the first part of this season

teams have figured out a way to "break through the wall"

CBS looks in terrible shape

Maybe he wishes he had last years team back
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 04:52:10 PM
the defense is truly terrible..... embarrassing
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
This team will be lucky to get out of the first round. They have become a really bad team since the London trip.

Can't stop a Cavs team that has never played together. What a joke.

They look overrated. The Celtics that is.


They use to work hard on defense...getting 50/50 balls...that is why they were winning. But if they don't do those things...no chance. They do not have enough scoring on offense with out GH...
Also close up space under the basket and rebound. Once again, our team plays entitled which is baffling and infuriating.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:52:56 PM
at least we are only down 12 not 20
There is still time.

Thankfully the 2nd quarter is over and we usually play better in the 2nd half.

Why Brad, the rest of our coaching staff, and our players can't solve our 2nd quarter woes is really troubling.  Really it boils down to lacking bench depth, but it shouldn't happen game after game after game.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticsElite on February 11, 2018, 04:53:52 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BfEg66hldN_/

Doc rondo and KG there

Ray allen not in sight
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:54:11 PM
this team is a mess.... no better than a 8th seed at the moment

worst defence in the league right now.... and this is crazy, bc it was the best in the first part of this season

teams have figured out a way to "break through the wall"

CBS looks in terrible shape

Maybe he wishes he had last years team back


Agree, Washington, Toronto, Cleveland are all better
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 04:54:39 PM
One team (one guy mostly) is gunning for a title and one team is playing out the string until they are ready to go all in. That's why this is annoying because 40-17 doesn't really mean a thing once the playoffs roll around. Back to hoping to beat LeBron again. 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RockinRyA on February 11, 2018, 04:54:39 PM
At this point I'd rather see Yabusele than Ojeleye.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 04:54:52 PM
Hopefully we show some pride and defensive intensity in the second half. Granted, it'd be nice if we could play a full, complete game with effort and intensity just one time this season.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:54:56 PM
The thing is this Cavs team would get swept by Houston or GS
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 04:55:59 PM
Just awful defense by Kyrie there.  Gave Hill a wide open 3.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:56:20 PM
Play a little defense maybe? Maybe not

I can't believe Danny did not add more offense. This is a joke today
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 04:56:57 PM
Things are about to get ugly.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Walter Moss on February 11, 2018, 04:57:12 PM
shame
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 04:57:35 PM
Apparently we're back to last year's "live by the three; die by the three" offensive philosophy.

So much for upping the defensive intensity in the second half...
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 04:57:50 PM
Abc/espn just luv sucking up Cleveland don't they ::)
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:57:53 PM
Four guys standing around watching Thompson

Let me guess...the Cavs are rejuvenated

three losses this week where Boston was down 20 plus. That is just shameful
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 04:58:53 PM
Tatum fouled hard on that dunk attempt. Kid can't get any calls when he goes to the basket.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: TheisTheisBaby on February 11, 2018, 04:58:54 PM
LOL relax everyone.  The Cavs are playing their best game in months.  We're at about 30%.  These bums aren't better than us in a 7 game series.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 04:59:14 PM
Get to hear week and weeks about how the Cavs are back...how great they are...how they are unstoppable.

Way to promote that narrative today Boston. Blown out the Cavs and Raps in the same week.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:01:30 PM
I'm starting to think this team just doesn't have the basketball smarts.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on February 11, 2018, 05:02:14 PM
This is extremely upsetting
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 05:02:36 PM
Too much iso.  Kyrie overdribbling and Tatum with a stupid iso play.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:02:37 PM
Offense consists of one on one by Kyrie or lazy 3s...
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:03:16 PM
Jesus these refs now.  Whatever.  It's the NBA.  The finals are set and Celtics aren't in it
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Walter Moss on February 11, 2018, 05:03:19 PM
I'm starting to think this team just doesn't have the basketball smarts.
marcuses?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: TheisTheisBaby on February 11, 2018, 05:03:36 PM
NOW GEORGE HILL IS GARY PAYTON TO THESE REFS!?!?  He was a NOBODY and now that he's on Lebron's team, every call goes his way.  RIIIIIIIGHT.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 05:03:37 PM
We are very sloppy today on both ends.

The horse poop calls from the refs don't help either though.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 05:04:04 PM
Tatum just can't get a call offensively over the last month or so. Goes to the basket, gets hit, no call or offensive
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:04:07 PM
Offense consists of one on one by Kyrie or lazy 3s...
And turnovers while trying to get into one of these two modes.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: vjcsmoke on February 11, 2018, 05:04:08 PM
Uggh, Hill's feet were still moving.  But he gets that call as a vet with a rep for defense.  [dang].  Regardless of the calls going against us, we are not playing our best defense.  Cleveland shooting around 75% right now... crazy!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief Macho on February 11, 2018, 05:04:14 PM
greg monroe is Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing garbage.  that is all.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: droopdog7 on February 11, 2018, 05:04:15 PM
Just don’t have it today.  Little energy.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:04:21 PM
Going to have to go through Cleveland and the Raptors in the playoffs....they will never survive that.

This is the team we all expected to see when GH went down. They overachieved. Now they are pretty average at best
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: liam on February 11, 2018, 05:04:34 PM
We are very sloppy today on both ends.

The horse poop calls from the refs don't help either though.

Totes horse poop...
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:04:38 PM
Glad we didn't make any trades to improve this team 😣😣😣😣...3rd best team behind Cavs and toronto

yup looking like it now
I don't know. Washington and Milwaukee are not that far behind.

and you could be right. both those teams play us tough. i am not sure what is wrong with this team anymore or where to direct criticism. is it not common sense when open jays are not falling go inside? CBS should be stroking out co nveying this message or benching peoples asses. what is he telling them? mind boggling. it seems this team has ZERO COGNITIVE abilities and at time we look BASKETBALL STUPID IQ wise
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: ozgod on February 11, 2018, 05:05:30 PM
They don't look like they've got it today. All a bit lackadaisical.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:05:43 PM
greg monroe is ****ing garbage.  that is all.

yeah not impressed. did not want him when he was discussed waaaaaaaaaaaay back. we need a TRUE BENCH SCORER. his defense also has sucked
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:05:54 PM
Just don’t have it today.  Little energy.

Didn't have it vs Toronto...didn't have it vs Washington and got lucky. Didn't have it vs the Pacers. Don't have it today.

This team is just not any good at this time.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: PhoSita on February 11, 2018, 05:06:12 PM
This celts team needs the all Star break badly.

Also greg Monroe is bad right now. They need some practice with him.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief Macho on February 11, 2018, 05:06:33 PM
i'd trade jaylen brown.   that guy is beta.   no desire to be a real player.  he's given his shots to that bum morris.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:06:44 PM
This complete lack of an offensive philosophy outside of bombing away threes and isolation crap is mind-numbing, and it's now starting to seep into some of our players' games, like Brown, who is content to just jack up threes anymore apparently.

And our defense is simply not the same without Smart, who is pretty clearly the emotional leader of our team and a key cog in our defensive identity and especially intensity.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:06:53 PM
I expect a comeback.  They always do. BUT without Smart, this team looks and plays differently.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: mainevent on February 11, 2018, 05:07:02 PM
Anyone that doesn't see where Marcus Smart is missed on this team is delusional.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:07:02 PM
Going to have to go through Cleveland and the Raptors in the playoffs....they will never survive that.

This is the team we all expected to see when GH went down. They overachieved. Now they are pretty average at best

i tried telling people we may tack a step back this year before we can move forward agin. may not get out 2nd round this year. been saying IF this team as it is currently constructed and playing and being coached shows up. blame for all.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:07:31 PM
Offense consists of one on one by Kyrie or lazy 3s...

exactly

team passing is truly non existent

Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief Macho on February 11, 2018, 05:07:49 PM
greg monroe is ****ing garbage.  that is all.

yeah not impressed. did not want him when he was discussed waaaaaaaaaaaay back. we need a TRUE BENCH SCORER. his defense also has sucked

yeah, i was talking more about his defense.  it's so bad, he won't be playing much.   lazy loser. 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RJ87 on February 11, 2018, 05:07:56 PM
If I had no idea what the standings were and just read this thread, I'd swear we were a lottery team.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:08:09 PM
What a lazy offensive team. Stand around and watch Kyrie or chuck up bricks from 3. No movement at all.

Guys can't finish at the rim. Just no rhyme or reason
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 05:08:17 PM
Celtics need to get back to actually hustling and competing on both ends.  We are so freaking passive right now it is horrible.  Settling for 3's way too much.  Jaylen Brown needs to stop shooting 3's and use his natural ability to get to the rim and make something happen. 

Only guy playing out there right now is Kyrie Irving.  All of the other guys are going through the motions.  So frustrating to watch, we are so much better than this.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:08:24 PM
This celts team needs the all Star break badly.

Also greg Monroe is bad right now. They need some practice with him.

he is mediocre period

i can't believe the Celts signed him

Danny is truly a cheapazz
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RockinRyA on February 11, 2018, 05:08:26 PM
Brown and Tatum 3/15 fg

They are the big difference between our success early in the season.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: gouki88 on February 11, 2018, 05:08:47 PM
This celts team needs the all Star break badly.

Also greg Monroe is bad right now. They need some practice with him.

he is mediocre period

i can't believe the Celts signed him

Danny is truly a cheapazz
Lol. Terrible take right here
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:08:58 PM
Just don’t have it today.  Little energy.

Didn't have it vs Toronto...didn't have it vs Washington and got lucky. Didn't have it vs the Pacers. Don't have it today.

This team is just not any good at this time.

WE CANNOT SHOW UP CONSISTENTLY ANYMORE. MAJOR ISSUE CBS BETTER FIX. HIS JOB IS TO PREP THEM
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:09:06 PM
I hate Lebron James. Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing front runner. Didn't play hard all year until now. Wish he would go away forever.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:09:17 PM
They don't look like they've got it today. All a bit lackadaisical.
Today? More like every day.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:09:49 PM
i'd trade jaylen brown.   that guy is beta.   no desire to be a real player.  he's given his shots to that bum morris.

Been saying this all year.  He's got that Jeff green swag ::)
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:09:50 PM
Playing 4 against 5 on offense.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 05:09:57 PM
Oh look, it's Ojeleye.  Because he did so much to earn more minutes in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kraidstar on February 11, 2018, 05:09:58 PM

LeBron has had the refs cheat for him more than any pro athlete I can think of.

He already has great skills and a steroid-enhanced body, HE DOESN'T NEED HELP

How about showing the 17-time champion Celtics some respect for God's sake. Imagine if this franchise was actually valued by the league?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 05:10:04 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:10:07 PM
Keep shooting 3s guys. Really working out well for you
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 11, 2018, 05:10:13 PM
One miserable Sunday followed by another miserable Sunday. First game together the Cavs are already the best team in the east.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 05:10:39 PM
This Celtics offense is just brutal right now.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:11:04 PM
Just let rozier loose
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: GreenWarrior on February 11, 2018, 05:11:13 PM
how many more jumpshots do we take before we say "maybe we should drive to the basket"?!!?!?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: droopdog7 on February 11, 2018, 05:11:14 PM
So what happened to the Cleveland team that couldn’t defend?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 05:11:15 PM
6 of 26 from three...unreal. No one going to basket...lazy. They don't deserve to win today
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:11:16 PM
Semi is a wasted spot on the floor. Might as well play with 4 guys.

Another blow out!! Three this week. Awesome
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:13:14 PM
One miserable Sunday followed by another miserable Sunday. First game together the Cavs are already the best team in the east.
Nah, Toronto will roll them easily. They (a) have an actual offense, and (b) won't give up easy buckets to Cedi Osman.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:13:14 PM
Celtics need to get back to actually hustling and competing on both ends.  We are so freaking passive right now it is horrible.  Settling for 3's way too much.  Jaylen Brown needs to stop shooting 3's and use his natural ability to get to the rim and make something happen. 

Only guy playing out there right now is Kyrie Irving.  All of the other guys are going through the motions.  So frustrating to watch, we are so much better than this.

Yeah, people really don't realize how integral Smart is to our team's identity, especially defensively.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief Macho on February 11, 2018, 05:13:14 PM
Oh look, it's Ojeleye.  Because he did so much to earn more minutes in the 2nd half.

he defends and plays hard.  more than can be said about tatum and brown right now.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:13:14 PM
ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE FOR THIS Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.FEST THAT HAS NOW BECOME THE NORM INSTEAD OF EXCEPTION. some reporter needs to grill CBS ass. im sick of this Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. not showing up playing like IDIOTS with ZERO BB IQ
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: RockinRyA on February 11, 2018, 05:13:24 PM
This game started at 430am for me. Yeah I stayed up for this crap. Going back to bed. Can't wait for Smart to play so Ojeleye gets reduced minutes.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 05:13:39 PM
Brown and Rozier are putrid today.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:13:57 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.

too stupid to go to hoop. now who is that on? what is CBS telling them?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:14:03 PM
Just no joy watching this team now. Just anger and frustration. They are so disappointing
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on February 11, 2018, 05:14:12 PM
Terrible performance so far today.  Not ready to give up on the game (close though) and nowhere near ready to give up on the season.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 05:14:27 PM
So what happened to the Cleveland team that couldn’t defend?

Same thing that happened to the Celtics team that was the top defense in the league.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: droopdog7 on February 11, 2018, 05:14:31 PM
Yeah, this game is over.  Lebron’s a different animal.  Can’t make up 17 points with him on the floor.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:14:31 PM
Keep shooting 3s guys. Really working out well for you
When the three isn't falling, Brad S is incapable of installing and enforcing an actual offensive scheme. Dumb coach, dumb team, dumb basketball. So infuriating.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SparzWizard on February 11, 2018, 05:14:34 PM
Cavs play like #1 defense in the league.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: LilRip on February 11, 2018, 05:14:41 PM
Yikes. This team has put on an absolutely disgusting display of D. How do they not get up for this game? Or is Cleveland really that much better than us? Disgusted
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:14:44 PM
Celtics are as about as reliable as cblog today :P
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:14:55 PM
Semi is a wasted spot on the floor. Might as well play with 4 guys.

Another blow out!! Three this week. Awesome

semi sux
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Who on February 11, 2018, 05:14:55 PM
Disappointing 3rd quarter. No urgency from the team.

Just going through the motions. Lacking purpose with & without the ball.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Birdman on February 11, 2018, 05:15:06 PM
Time for Netflix
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:15:26 PM
One miserable Sunday followed by another miserable Sunday. First game together the Cavs are already the best team in the east.

Even if we don't pull it together, I don't see that team getting past Toronto.

This is more about us being bad and playing with no energy yet again, not the Cavs being so much better than they were.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: mainevent on February 11, 2018, 05:15:30 PM
Morris is garbage
Monroe is garbage
Baynes is garbage

That's 3 out of 5 big men.  Al n Theis are the only bigs that are solid. Terry and Jaylen are super sporadic.  Tatum is just young as is Semi.  Gordon will definitely help the team both offensively and defensively next season, but without a real big we're not going to be too big of a challenge to any other team.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: droopdog7 on February 11, 2018, 05:15:38 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.

too stupid to go to hoop. now who is that on? what is CBS telling them?
So who besides Kyrie CAN get it the basket?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:16:06 PM
Game.  No way we beat this team in finals.  Well done Altman
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:16:35 PM
Celtics offense is on the level of a pick up game.

What a joke. Third game in one week to be down 20 plus.

Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:16:48 PM
Keep shooting 3s guys. Really working out well for you
When the three isn't falling, Brad S is incapable of installing and enforcing an actual offensive scheme. Dumb coach, dumb team, dumb basketball. So infuriating.
\\

i hve seen CBS stress PITP before. why not now? he is a [dang] good coach but it seems the simplest of things he cvannot do.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:16:59 PM
Why are Tatum and Brown being subbed in and out together?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: ZoneD on February 11, 2018, 05:17:02 PM
That's it...I'm officially turning this game off. This team should be embarrassed.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:17:03 PM
Just no joy watching this team now. Just anger and frustration. They are so disappointing
I've had more joy watching the Paul Pierce/Al Jefferson Celtics. And I really mean that.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: gouki88 on February 11, 2018, 05:17:16 PM
This is pathetic
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 05:17:24 PM
Well, if it wasn't for the PP tribute, I'd have felt sorry for everyone who wasted money on this pathetic effort.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hpantazo on February 11, 2018, 05:17:53 PM
This is disgusting
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on February 11, 2018, 05:18:00 PM
Same play, same open 3 for Clarkson.  Our defense is just pathetic.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:18:03 PM
And yet Danny sat on his ass and did nothing

69 points in three quarters.

giving up almost 100. Terrible
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:18:10 PM
Garbage!  ****
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kraidstar on February 11, 2018, 05:18:18 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Birdman on February 11, 2018, 05:18:25 PM
Hood, Evans, Belinelli, Clarkson, hill, Johnson..all great shooters but Danny said we GOT to keep all our picks to fill up Maine roster 😜
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:18:28 PM
I'm trying to decide what's been worse for us today - the offense or the defense. We seem to be just as terrible defensively now as offensively. Just giving up open shot after open shot on penetration (hint hint, Brad).
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticsElite on February 11, 2018, 05:18:31 PM
Hope keeping that late 1st rounder was worth it. Probably gonna be rj hunter 2.0
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:18:52 PM
I hate Lebron. Something about the way he celebrates makes me want to boo him.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: mainevent on February 11, 2018, 05:19:01 PM
Boston should be thoroughly embarrased
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:19:05 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.
I'm sure we're just biding our time to get inspired. The NBA title is just too easy for us this season, so we want to spot the rest of the league home court advantage.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 05:19:23 PM
Cavs made the right trades.

Have to give it up to their GM.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:19:25 PM
Where are you Marcus Smart

this team is lifeless

who is exactly the leader on this squad?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: GreenWarrior on February 11, 2018, 05:19:29 PM
big surprise the trade deadline was moved this season to give LeBron a chance to gel with this team.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:19:32 PM
Shameful effort by everyone involved with this team today.

Getting killed by a team that HAS NEVER played together
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: gouki88 on February 11, 2018, 05:19:33 PM
Glad the fans are booing. This is a disgrace of a performance, and an embarrassment on Paul’s night
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:19:33 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.

too stupid to go to hoop. now who is that on? what is CBS telling them?
So who besides Kyrie CAN get it the basket?

earlier in year, i saw brown, tataum, rozier and HORFORD get to hoop! FACT!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: SparzWizard on February 11, 2018, 05:19:42 PM
One miserable Sunday followed by another miserable Sunday. First game together the Cavs are already the best team in the east.

Even if we don't pull it together, I don't see that team getting past Toronto.

This is more about us being bad and playing with no energy yet again, not the Cavs being so much better than they were.

This team isn't getting past Miami/Indy/Philly in the first round, forget about the Cavs and Raptors. No offensive identity.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:19:45 PM
Cavs made the right trades.

Have to give it up to their GM.

what about Danny?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: TheisTheisBaby on February 11, 2018, 05:19:46 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.

No kidding right?  Once we saw the calls early in the game I KNEW.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 11, 2018, 05:19:58 PM
Where is everyone that said this was a lateral move by the Cavs? They said these trades didn’t improve them. Really?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:20:23 PM
Just play.  Screw these plays
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: GreenWarrior on February 11, 2018, 05:20:33 PM
I hope we don't come back.

we don't deserve to come back and win this game. this crap needs to be addressed.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 05:20:51 PM
Cavs made the right trades.

Have to give it up to their GM.

what about Danny?

Danny appears to have sat on his ass(ets).
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kraidstar on February 11, 2018, 05:21:08 PM
Cavs are fouling 5 times for every time they are actually called.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:21:11 PM
Yeah, guys, maybe if we'd play with this type of energy and effort the entire game for once we won't have to come back from 20 down.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 05:21:12 PM
So down 20 at home and then you start playing with any kind of energy at the end of the 3rd quarter. What a joke.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: GreenWarrior on February 11, 2018, 05:21:44 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.
I think stevens put an end to this.
too stupid to go to hoop. now who is that on? what is CBS telling them?
So who besides Kyrie CAN get it the basket?

earlier in year, i saw brown, tataum, rozier and HORFORD get to hoop! FACT!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:22:05 PM
Cleveland vs Toronto in the ECF will be interesting
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:22:30 PM
Hood, Evans, Belinelli, Clarkson, hill, Johnson..all great shooters but Danny said we GOT to keep all our picks to fill up Maine roster 😜

Lol don't forget that imaginary Davis trade that we've been talking about for years! Have to keep "flexibility" for that!  :P
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: droopdog7 on February 11, 2018, 05:23:12 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.

too stupid to go to hoop. now who is that on? what is CBS telling them?
So who besides Kyrie CAN get it the basket?

earlier in year, i saw brown, tataum, rozier and HORFORD get to hoop! FACT!
None of those guys can do it consistently now.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:23:13 PM
So down 20 at home and then you start playing with any kind of energy at the end of the 3rd quarter. What a joke.

THE NEW NORM! been this way for weeks and weeks now.  has not been adressed.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:23:17 PM
Cavs made the right trades.

Have to give it up to their GM.

what about Danny?

Cavs are trying to win now...Danny is trying to assemble a super team for the future.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:23:20 PM
Where is everyone that said this was a lateral move by the Cavs? They said these trades didn’t improve them. Really?

Young good role players.  Yea we're done.  Our starters are just as young as their bench.  Won't be pretty.  And they got the Brooklyn pick and IT will probably improve the lakers.  Depressed yet?  Yea me too
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Rosco917 on February 11, 2018, 05:23:22 PM
Very disappointing showing by the Celtics. The Cavs are playing hard with a purpose. The Celtics are taking turns missing 3's.

The heart of the Celtics is sitting on the bench with a bandage on his hand.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Snakehead on February 11, 2018, 05:23:27 PM
Not a fan of the rotations tonight.  I think Morris is clearly not a starter.  Stop getting cute with it Brad and just start Baynes.

There are more problems but I think that got this game off on a bad foot.  Rotations are really important right now and there isn't really room for error.

No one besides Al and Kyrie can make any plays.  People I'm sure are happy cause Rozier has his moments but overall we have very little play making guardplay without Smart.  It shows with this awful offense.

 If the offense is going to stink, start Baynes and win with defense.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:23:36 PM
I hope we don't come back.

we don't deserve to come back and win this game. this crap needs to be addressed.

we are not coming back this game has LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG been over
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:25:27 PM
So glad Danny held onto Semi, Yabu, Nader and that super awesome first round pick that will net them another 2 way guy that spends more time in Maine

Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: GreenWarrior on February 11, 2018, 05:25:27 PM
Cavs are fouling 5 times for every time they are actually called.

I gave up on this issue a long time ago. this was every LeBron team philosophy "foul on every play... they won't call it".
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: TheisTheisBaby on February 11, 2018, 05:25:27 PM
Do people HONESTLY believe we'll miss this many WIDE OPEN shots in a 7 game series while their bums make every piece of trash they hoist up?  Especially with Smart back and a shortened playoff rotation?  The Cavs are doing NOTHING on defense to shut us down, we're just missing shots we usually make.  It happens.  Like Aaron Rodgers said....."R-E-L-A-X....RELAX." 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jambr380 on February 11, 2018, 05:25:27 PM
Sad to see from today. I figured there would be a 'honeymoon' period from this Cavs team; nobody can hate each other if they don't know each other.

However, we have been awful for weeks now. Even when we do win, I am usually upset for 95% of the game and then dumbfounded when we actually do come back. I think the only Cs fans who are enjoying this team right now are those who look at the box score and standings after the game as that is the only proof that we aren't as horrible as we seemingly are.

Our season has always hinged on Hayward's return and I also think Smart would help this lackadaisical garbage we see in the 2nd quarter every game. Hopefully we can at least make it to the 2nd round. Keeping Kyrie happy is kind-of imperative to our future as a franchise.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:25:51 PM
So down 20 at home and then you start playing with any kind of energy at the end of the 3rd quarter. What a joke.

Like clockwork.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 05:27:48 PM
Maybe we should try and put Pierce in and see if the refs don't notice.

That might be our best chance today.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:28:37 PM
Come on baynes!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on February 11, 2018, 05:28:38 PM
This game has unfolded precisely as I thought it would. Cleveland, despite half its roster being new in the last few days, is steamrolling the Cs, who are having massive trouble integrating one new player (who is barely playing).

And of course, this is totally energizing all the LeBron lovers across the ESPN/ABC family, who make me sick, like Marv Albert and his MJ fawning back in the day.

I'm starting to view this Boston team as the homeroom bully—the biggest (and thus most successful) among its age group, but can't really hang with the older kids (outside of the occasional lucky punch).
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:30:27 PM
down by 30 and espn gets suck the Cavs balls even more
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 05:30:27 PM
Team has cashed out. Semi with multiple 3 pointers with Tatum, Brown and Rozier on the floor
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: CelticSooner on February 11, 2018, 05:30:29 PM
Do people HONESTLY believe we'll miss this many WIDE OPEN shots in a 7 game series while their bums make every piece of trash they hoist up?  Especially with Smart back and a shortened playoff rotation?  The Cavs are doing NOTHING on defense to shut us down, we're just missing shots we usually make.  It happens.  Like Aaron Rodgers said....."R-E-L-A-X....RELAX."

Just like the C's have been doing all season? Just like they'd done against the Cavs in the playoffs every year? This isn't a fluke.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: jpotter33 on February 11, 2018, 05:32:22 PM
So embarrassing. This is a team where virtually half of the roster just got revamped a couple of days ago.

We just have no heart or character on this team right now, and it starts at the top. Yeah, losing Smart definitely hurts us, but this goes way deeper than just him. The fact that Brad and the coaching staff can simply  not figure out how to get this team to play with consistent effort (especially defensively) is beyond concerning.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:35:02 PM
Been 25 plus 3 times this week in three different games. This team does not give a Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline..
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Birdman on February 11, 2018, 05:37:38 PM
So glad Danny held onto Semi, Yabu, Nader and that super awesome first round pick that will net them another 2 way guy that spends more time in Maine
agree!!!!!!
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:37:38 PM
Not sure why Semi or Baynes get any PT...they are worthless.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: nickagneta on February 11, 2018, 05:37:38 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kraidstar on February 11, 2018, 05:40:28 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.
I'm sure we're just biding our time to get inspired. The NBA title is just too easy for us this season, so we want to spot the rest of the league home court advantage.

The C's will show heart, if not today then very soon. You won't. Your act is tired, have some respect.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:40:41 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed

Both. *facepalm*
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kraidstar on February 11, 2018, 05:42:06 PM
Cavs are fouling 5 times for every time they are actually called.

I gave up on this issue a long time ago. this was every LeBron team philosophy "foul on every play... they won't call it".

The Heat were masters of this strategy. The Hack-"steal"-dunk Plan.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:42:09 PM
This site is pure garbage. Get the issues

You would think this team would be tired of getting embarrassed
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:42:18 PM
Rozier has very mediocre handles and can't drive left
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:42:41 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed

The site bit its close
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:44:25 PM
Should be ashamed that a team that has never played together boat races the Cs at home.


I find no joy in this team right now
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:44:25 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed

yeah this sites servers suck. somebody needs to fix this garbage
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:45:12 PM
Really hate mark and van gundy
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 11, 2018, 05:45:37 PM
Please get rid of Nader
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 05:45:53 PM
2 more losses on deck before the All Star break for Boston
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: TheisTheisBaby on February 11, 2018, 05:46:07 PM
Have we won a game that Mark Jackson has done? 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: KGs Knee on February 11, 2018, 05:46:40 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed

yeah this sites servers suck. somebody needs to fix this garbage

I don't pretend to know what goes on behinds the scenes, but I'm beginning to get the impression SB Nation / Vox Media just doesn't care.  And one only needs to look at the lack of advertising on the forums versus the front page of CelticsBlog to see why.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Somebody on February 11, 2018, 05:46:51 PM
Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. first thing I wake up in the morning is the whole team playing like a bunch of kids? Not cool.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:47:47 PM
nader is terrible

Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:48:06 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.
I'm sure we're just biding our time to get inspired. The NBA title is just too easy for us this season, so we want to spot the rest of the league home court advantage.

The C's will show heart, if not today then very soon. You won't. Your act is tired, have some respect.
Not interested in showing respect to a bunch of people who have no respect for the time and support of their fans. You shouldn't be either.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:48:35 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed

yeah this sites servers suck. somebody needs to fix this garbage
Amen
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:48:53 PM
This entire broadcast was about the Cavs on PP nite.  Don't tell me this Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. ain't rigged
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:49:37 PM
This entire broadcast was about the Cavs on PP nite.  Don't tell me this **** ain't rigged
If you don't want the broadcast to talk about the Cavs all the time, perhaps play like it.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Tr1boy on February 11, 2018, 05:50:31 PM
Lebron James ruins Paul Pierce night...


Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: j804 on February 11, 2018, 05:51:05 PM
This team just isn’t that good the first half of the season was fools gold. Need Hayward back and some legit shooters. Tatum officially has hit the rookie wall. Horford is nowhere to be found offensively.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Birdman on February 11, 2018, 05:51:19 PM
Please get rid of Nader
Danny said that hes part of this team or a trade assets in future 😝...he be overseas pretty soon
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Kuberski33 on February 11, 2018, 05:52:46 PM
Lebron James ruins Paul Pierce night...
No, too many guys who can't shoot ruined Pierce's Night.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:52:46 PM
Been 25 plus 3 times this week in three different games. This team does not give a ****.

time to start firing assistants. this is garbage.  these coaches are fricking useless at times or so it seems.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:52:49 PM
Lebron James ruins Paul Pierce night...

Pierce ruined lebrons game 7 ;D
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 05:52:52 PM
Don't know what's more embarrassing...this team's performance or this site's connectivity and speed
this X100000000
TP
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 05:53:35 PM
This team just isn’t that good the first half of the season was fools gold. Need Hayward back and some legit shooters. Tatum officially has hit the rookie wall. Horford is nowhere to be found offensively.
This team just doesn't play the way they did the first half of this season.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 11, 2018, 05:53:38 PM
This entire broadcast was about the Cavs on PP nite.  Don't tell me this **** ain't rigged
If you don't want the broadcast to talk about the Cavs all the time, perhaps play like it.

lol
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Walter Moss on February 11, 2018, 05:53:43 PM
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Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: blink on February 11, 2018, 05:53:46 PM
Please get rid of Nader

Because Nader is our biggest problem at this point?  smh
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: PAOBoston on February 11, 2018, 05:53:47 PM
Lebron James ruins Paul Pierce night...
The Celtics players ruined it with their no show.

Embarrassing performances over the last couple of games.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: flybono on February 11, 2018, 05:53:52 PM
Minus Hayward's shooting ability and minus Smart's defense vs Contending teams will and always will be the downfall this season.

Where I don't agree with Ainge is why keep the picks not named "Kings"..
Evans would have helped today over Semi and Monroe starting might have limited TT in the paint who was having a field day on the glass vs Baynes.

I blame Stevens today, the rotation was horrendous!


Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Chief on February 11, 2018, 05:53:56 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if the teams, that made those awful trades with the Cavs, don't win the lottery in the near future.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: j804 on February 11, 2018, 05:56:02 PM
Also why the hell did Jaylen not get any time defending James? Morris couldn’t stop him why not try Jaylen? Stupid decision by Brad
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: LilRip on February 11, 2018, 05:56:02 PM
There goes the merciful buzzer. This C’s team has gotta shape up soon. All star break can’t come any sooner! We’ve been blown out by the top 2 teams in the east (TOR and CLE) recently. Can’t worry about the warriors if we can’t make it out of the 2nd round
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: cltc5 on February 11, 2018, 05:56:03 PM
Two teams.  One team has relied on the same motionplays. The other team relies on guys allowed to shoot with confidence.  Every time someone other than Morris or rozier touches the ball they look to pass.  Gotta start letting these guys just shoot
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kraidstar on February 11, 2018, 05:58:17 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.
I'm sure we're just biding our time to get inspired. The NBA title is just too easy for us this season, so we want to spot the rest of the league home court advantage.

The C's will show heart, if not today then very soon. You won't. Your act is tired, have some respect.
Not interested in showing respect to a bunch of people who have no respect for the time and support of their fans. You shouldn't be either.

Well golly gee. I didn't even know what a gullible homer rube I was till you just mentioned it now!

Of course they don't deserve respect, they played badly today! I figured maybe it was just a rough night against a motivated team amidst a long 82-game season but silly me. I won't ever be hoodwinked again.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: bopna on February 11, 2018, 06:04:50 PM
There goes the merciful buzzer. This C’s team has gotta shape up soon. All star break can’t come any sooner! We’ve been blown out by the top 2 teams in the east (TOR and CLE) recently. Can’t worry about the warriors if we can’t make it out of the 2nd round

We might not even get past round one the way this team is playing.
We have no answer to Lebron lite Oladipo..
Yup round one and out this yr if you ask me...without Hayward this team is toast.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: kozlodoev on February 11, 2018, 06:17:54 PM
Cavs are inspired because half their players were in horrible situations before today.

Refs and media have had their back.

This game was designed for the league, it means nothing.
I'm sure we're just biding our time to get inspired. The NBA title is just too easy for us this season, so we want to spot the rest of the league home court advantage.

The C's will show heart, if not today then very soon. You won't. Your act is tired, have some respect.
Not interested in showing respect to a bunch of people who have no respect for the time and support of their fans. You shouldn't be either.

Well golly gee. I didn't even know what a gullible homer rube I was till you just mentioned it now!

Of course they don't deserve respect, they played badly today! I figured maybe it was just a rough night against a motivated team amidst a long 82-game season but silly me. I won't ever be hoodwinked again.
They've played gutless basketball for about a week now. I have no respect for people who give no effort. Perhaps it's just me.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: LilRip on February 11, 2018, 06:20:18 PM
So they’re not showing the ceremony on League Pass. Anyone streaming it anywhere?
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Ilikesports17 on February 11, 2018, 06:21:49 PM
Please get rid of Nader

Because Nader is our biggest problem at this point?  smh
We didnt lose because of him, but I truly hate watching Nader play basketball.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: tazzmaniac on February 11, 2018, 06:22:24 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if the teams, that made those awful trades with the Cavs, don't win the lottery in the near future.
What awful trades?  The Lakers did good to get rid of Clarkson's contract while getting a 2018 1st.  The Kings did good to get rid of Hill's contract.  The Jazz weren't going to resign Hood so getting Crowder wasn't a bad return. 
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on February 11, 2018, 06:22:32 PM
So they’re not showing the ceremony on League Pass. Anyone streaming it anywhere?

Got one from nbastreams subreddit
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: LilRip on February 11, 2018, 06:24:20 PM
So they’re not showing the ceremony on League Pass. Anyone streaming it anywhere?

Got one from nbastreams subreddit

TP
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 06:28:44 PM
It is obvious this team has gotten by on smoke and mirrors. They have regressed. 27 games left in the season...and no other scoring but Kyrie.

They will win one series and then lose second round to Cleveland. Just don't have enough
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: BringToughnessBack on February 11, 2018, 06:49:20 PM
Just watched game after it was done and am beyond sick at what I saw. Zero heart and we are clearly far behind the Cavs in terms of fire power and when Lebron is on, and motivated, we are in trouble. I would say without Hayward, we stand no chance at beating this team in a best of 7 this year. Zero chance....

So much for it taking time to gel with new players. It shows you how cancerous the players they traded away were viewed by the current players. It looks like the remaining Cavs players were released from a hunger strike and a year in prison today vs us the day we honored Pierce. Pathetic...
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: JHTruth on February 11, 2018, 07:05:21 PM
Please get rid of Nader

Because Nader is our biggest problem at this point?  smh

Lol him and poor Greg Monroe. Third game with the team and he's the reason this team jacks 38 3s and can't even break 100. Horrific..
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: celticinorlando on February 11, 2018, 07:23:41 PM
The rate this team shoots 3s is just crazy. 30 plus a game...seems that is their whole offense. Stand around and chuck 3s

Monroe should start. Get him in the flow and at least he can rebound and can score inside. Baynes is awful as is Semi. Wasted minutes on those 2
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: JHTruth on February 11, 2018, 07:42:57 PM
The rate this team shoots 3s is just crazy. 30 plus a game...seems that is their whole offense. Stand around and chuck 3s

Monroe should start. Get him in the flow and at least he can rebound and can score inside. Baynes is awful as is Semi. Wasted minutes on those 2

League average is 28 per game and that was where we were earlier in the season. Now we're doing nothing but chuck threes like were Houston East only without their personnel or coaching. Combine that with second fewest points in the paint and it's clear were a lost team on offense.

Team has no identity. Run the offense through Horford and Monroe next game. Cant be any worse than this garbage..
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Phantom255x on February 11, 2018, 07:48:49 PM
It's honestly embarrassing seeing this team jack up so many 3s, especially when it's early in the shot clock.

It would be one thing if they were left WIDE open to shoot it, but many times I see they are guarded by a defender with a hand up in the air, and still jack it up (Morris did it a few times in the 1st quarter noticeably, and I think he made 1 but then missed 2 while CLE gained momentum).

Also, this whole "getting behind by 20+ and then showing up" mantra is starting to get annoying too. They looked horrendous in the 3rd quarter while falling behind by 25. THEN they decide, "okay, let's chip away at this, play with energy on both ends, and quit jacking up 3s", and they cut the lead to like 17 quickly.

BUT of course, against elite teams like CLE, you won't often come back from deficits like that. You can against mediocre teams like the C's have many times this season, but against Toronto, or Cleveland, or Washington/Indiana/Miami, it isn't going to happen.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on February 11, 2018, 07:50:20 PM
How many times did LeBron drive to the middle and throw a baseball pass to the 3pt line where his teammate is standing all alone? How many times does this happen before you start playing the passing lane?

Absolute disaster. I think they are what we thought they would be right after the Hayward injury. A top tier playoff team in the East that still can't beat LeBron. Personally if we end up facing the sixers in the first round I think we will lose. If we face Milwaukee , Indiana, Detroit or Miami I think we win in 7 but we lose in 5 or less to the next team we face.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: Celtics4ever on February 11, 2018, 08:09:55 PM
Disgraceful and I will hear about it all weak living in Ohio.
Title: Re: Cavaliers (32-22) at Celtics (40-17) Game #58 2/11/18
Post by: mctyson on February 11, 2018, 08:29:23 PM
The C's offense sucks. That's all there is to say about it. It doesn't matter if you have wide open threes if you don't have any consistent shooters to make them. They don't bother to go the basket so yeah.