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Title: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 05, 2018, 10:37:21 PM
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Chicago Bulls (27-51) at Boston Celtics (53-25)
Friday, April 6, 2018
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #79, Home Game #39
TV: NBCSB, NBCSCH, NBA-LP 759(DTV)/756(xfinity)
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WIND-AM 560
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard

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Terry Rozier vs Cameron Payne

Shooting Guard

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Jaylen Brown vs David Nwaba

Small Forward
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Marcus Morris vs Justin Holiday

Power Forward
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Guerschon Yabusele vs Lauri Markkanen

Center
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Aron Baynes vs Robin Lopez

Celtics Reserves

Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Greg Monroe
Jabari Bird
Jonathan Gibson
Shane Larkin

Injuries
Gordon Hayward (ankle)  out
Daniel Theis (knee) out
Kyrie Irving (knee) out
Marcus Smart (thumb)  out
Al Horford (rest)  out
Jayson Tatum (rest)  out

Two Way Players
Kadeem Allen
Jabari Bird

Head Coach
Brad Stevens

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(http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/assets/logos/teams/primary/web/CHI.svg) Reserves
Ryan Arcidiacono
Omer Asik
Jarell Eddie
Christiano Felicio
Jerian Grant
Sean Kilpatrick
Bobby Portis

Injuries
Antonio Blakeney (wrist) out
Kris Dunn (toe)  out
Zach LaVine (patella) out
Denzel Valentine (knee)  out
Paul Zipser (foot)  out
Noah Vonleh (calf)  out
Robin Lopez (rest) questionable

Two Way Players
Ryan Arcidiacono
Antonio Blakeney

Head Coach
Fred Hoiberg

Game Notes
The Celtics head down the stretch with a home game against the Chicago Bulls.  This is the 4th and final game against the Bulls this season.  The Celtics are 2-1 in the series so far.  The Bulls won the first game 108-85 this season on December 11 in Chicago.  Marcus Smart started that game at the point with Kyrie out.  Mirotic scored 24 points, Portis added a career-high 23. 

The Celtics won the second game 117-92  on December 23 in Boston.  Portis and Mirotic once again led the way for the Bulls.  The Celtics won the 3rd game 105-89 on March 5 in Chicago.  Mirotic was no longer with the team and the Bulls were led by Denzel Valentine with 20 points on the bench. 

The Celtics have lost their last 2 games.  They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 25-13 at home.  They remain in 2nd place in the East, 3 games behind the Raptors and 4.5 ahead of the Cavaliers.  The Bulls have won 3 straight and are 3-7 in their last 10 games.  They are 10-29 on the road.  They are 11th in the East, 15 games out of the playoffs and 5.5 games ahead of Atlanta for last place. 

The Bulls actually have more injuries than the Celtics.  Antonio Blakeney (wrist), Kris Dunn (toe), Zach LaVine (patella), Denzel Valentine (knee) and Paul Zipser (foot) are all listed as out.  Noah Vonleh left Tuesday's game with a strained calf and is questionable for this game.  He will be a game time decision. 

Robin Lopez missed Tuesday's game for rest and may or may not play in this game since they almost shut him down for the season once just before Adam Silver started to cut down on tanking.  Christiano Felicio will likely start at center if they indeed shut Lopez down for the season.  The Bulls have signed Jarell Eddie, who played for the Celtics on a 10 day contract and also Sean Kilpatrick, who almost signed with the Celtics before the Bulls made him a better offer. 

For the Celtics, Marcus Smart (thumb), Kyrie Irving (knee), Daniel Theis (knee), and Gordon Hayward (ankle) are all still out as expected.   Terry Rozier returned to the lineup for Wednesday's game and isn't on the injury list so far.   Shane Larkin missed both games on the road trip with an illness and is expected to play.  Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are listed out for this game for rest.   

The Celtics reportedly signed Jonathan Gibson for the rest of the season.  I'm not sure if he will be available for this game.  Gibson played in the Chinese Basketball Association this season, averaging 33.7 points.  Xavier Silas had been on a 10 day contract and I believe that he was let go to bring in Gibson since the team is already at the limit. 

Key Matchups
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Guerschon Yabusele vs Lauri Markkanen Markkanen is averaging 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists.  He is shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc.  He is a good young player who has been a bright spot for the Bulls this season.  I'm just guessing that Yabusele will start here because he has started in place of Al before but Brad may choose someone else as a better matchup. 

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Marcus Morris vs Justin Holiday
Holiday is averaging 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.09 steals. He is shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc and so Morris will need to stick with him on the perimeter. Again I'm just guessing that Morris will fill in for Tatum. 

Honorable Mention
Semi Ojeleye vs Bobby Portis
Portis has played very well against the Celtics so far this season.  He had 23 points in the first game and 17 points and 8 rebounds in the second game, starting both games.  He is averaging 13.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists for the season.  Portis is now coming off the bench but is still a threat to score for the Bulls.  Again, a guess that Ojeleye will match up with him because there just aren't that many bench players left. 

Keys to the Game
Rebound - The Celtics must box out and crash the boards.  They can't score without the ball and it will take extra effort on their part to grab the rebounds.  The Celtics are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game while the Bulls are averaging 44.8 rebounds per game, good for 6th in the league.   The Celtics were out-rebounded by the Raptors and they need to work harder to keep the same thing from happening in this game. 

Be Aggressive
-  The Celtics must be aggressive on defense, in going after loose balls, in rebounding,  and just all around going all out. They have to aggressively attack the basket. They need to start the game with that aggressive attitude and be aggressive through the whole game with no let up.  They can't let the Bulls outwork them, or they may end up with a loss.   

Play Defense
-  Defense wins games.  The Celtics are tops in the league with a defensive rating of 101.4.  The Bulls have a defensive rating of 108.8.  The Celtics need to continue to make defense a priority and they need a strong defensive effort from every player. 

Move the Ball Carefully - The Celtics need to move the ball and find the open man.  When they move the ball, good things usually happen.  When the ball stops and players try to do too much, the offense bogs down and the Celtics have trouble scoring.  But they also have to be carefull with their passes.  They got sloppy against the Raptors, turning the ball over 18 times and it's difficult to win when you give the opponent that many extra possessions. 

X-Factors
Home Game
- The Celtics are back home and should get motivation from the home crowd.  The Bulls are just 10-29 on the road and are a young team.  Young teams often can get rattled on the road and hopefully the Garden crowd will be loud and give the home team a boost and rattle the young Bulls at the same time.  The crowd also needs to give a boost to the road weary Celtics. 

Depth and Heart
- Both teams are decimated by injuries (and players resting).  Both will be playing short handed and with several young players.  Which team will have the better depth and heart to withstand the injuries and come out with a win? 

Something to Play For? -  The Celtics are cemented into the 2nd spot.  They have little or no chance to move up or down in the standings.  They may see resting players more important at this point than pressing for a win.  The Bulls on the other hand have won 3 straight. They are tied with New York in the tanking standings and just a game behind Brooklyn.  They may see losing as more important to them now than a meaningless win that would move them down in the standings. 
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SparzWizard on April 05, 2018, 10:38:45 PM
Lets go Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 05, 2018, 10:39:00 PM
TP to  SparzWizard  for being the first to post in the game thread!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!! 
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: jambr380 on April 05, 2018, 10:40:55 PM
Wow - that was fast! Great job, FLC!!

Let's crush the Bulls and give BKN a chance to catch them in total wins (thus CLE getting a worse pick!).  ;D
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 05, 2018, 10:45:57 PM
Go Celtics and Tps for those who posted above me!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Ogaju on April 05, 2018, 11:36:56 PM
Brad should shut em down for playoffs.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: MattyIce on April 05, 2018, 11:46:49 PM
Wow - that was fast! Great job, FLC!!

Let's crush the Bulls and give BKN a chance to catch them in total wins (thus CLE getting a worse pick!).  ;D

thats what i'm talking about!  and then lose to nets last game of the year
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: trickybilly on April 06, 2018, 02:07:10 AM
Will we see the lineup of death:

Gibson
Silas
Nader
Semi
Yabu
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: hodgy03038 on April 06, 2018, 07:44:26 AM
Let's go Celts. Play only the bench and not the important bench much.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 06, 2018, 02:54:49 PM
Al Horford and Jayson Tatum out tonight for rest along with the other injured players.  This will be Jayson's first game missed this season.

Shane Larkin is available. 

Gibson officially signed and will wear #60 
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Csfan1984 on April 06, 2018, 07:02:31 PM
Going to be a tough watch I think.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 07:48:35 PM
This is gonna be Jaylen's alpha scorer game.  This is gonna be fun.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: mr. dee on April 06, 2018, 08:05:05 PM
Both Kadeem and Bird are gonna be solid.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 06, 2018, 08:06:56 PM
Just logged in. How are they doing?
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:08:52 PM
Just logged in. How are they doing?

3rd string Celtics are hanging in there against the Bulls.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:10:59 PM
Bird is good.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 06, 2018, 08:13:19 PM
Hmm... They're not getting blown out.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 08:13:24 PM
Its the Jabari Bird show....
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on April 06, 2018, 08:14:30 PM
Monroe with some great passes tonight
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: mr. dee on April 06, 2018, 08:14:37 PM
Bird is already much better than Nader.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on April 06, 2018, 08:17:16 PM
I had no idea Monroe could pass like this! He and Bird have great chemistry out there. Nice showing from the rookie, too.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 06, 2018, 08:17:39 PM
Why not. Time to shine for those who can.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:22:26 PM
Down 11 now, just can't score....
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:27:09 PM
Bird and Jaylen are having great games.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:28:24 PM
Bird looks like a point guard...
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 08:32:13 PM
Summer League (or maybe G-League -- I haven't seen it) feel.

Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:32:15 PM
Bird had Jaylen open in the corner...
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 06, 2018, 08:33:20 PM
Jabari Bird > Larry Bird

OK seriously though, he's an active, high-energy player.  I like what I see.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:34:02 PM
Jabari Bird > Larry Bird

OK seriously though, he's an active, high-energy player.  I like what I see.

TP
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bello_man09 on April 06, 2018, 08:34:07 PM
is Bird on the playoff Roster ??????
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 06, 2018, 08:34:27 PM
Down 3 at halftime. Not as bad as I imagined it would be.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:34:41 PM
Nice end to the quarter...
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 08:35:38 PM
Jaylen in the kids question segment was hysterical!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Atzar on April 06, 2018, 08:36:35 PM
Hot take:  have we been making a mistake by playing Nader over Bird?
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:38:26 PM
Hot take:  have we been making a mistake by playing Nader over Bird?

It's only one game but yes! ;D
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Atzar on April 06, 2018, 08:42:31 PM
Hot take:  have we been making a mistake by playing Nader over Bird?

It's only one game but yes! ;D

Haha.

I'm not really being serious (and this is the Bulls we're playing), but it's worth noting that Bird has shown more tonight than Nader has in his entire career. 
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:49:38 PM
Hot take:  have we been making a mistake by playing Nader over Bird?

It's only one game but yes! ;D

Haha.

I'm not really being serious (and this is the Bulls we're playing), but it's worth noting that Bird has shown more tonight than Nader has in his entire career.

I know... Bird also looked good in summer league... ::)
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: ozgod on April 06, 2018, 08:51:13 PM
Why does Jaylen shoot better from 3 than from the free throw line? Must be a mental thing
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:53:37 PM
Goaltending much?
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 08:53:49 PM
Jaylen going off!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Eja117 on April 06, 2018, 08:54:18 PM
The biggest thing about this game is Tommy is calling it and therefore all is right in the world

Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 08:55:17 PM
Markkanen is way better than I thought he'd be.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:01:32 PM
Yabu can really move his feet.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:03:23 PM
Moose is having himself another nice game.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:04:34 PM
Markkanen is way better than I thought he'd be.

Really good.  A real Dirk comparison there -- much more so than KO. 
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:06:01 PM
Markkanen is way better than I thought he'd be.

Really good.  A real Dirk comparison there -- much more so than KO.

Longer and plays with more confidence than KO.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:07:13 PM
The biggest thing about this game is Tommy is calling it and therefore all is right in the world

Tommy's egg throwing story is the best!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:09:44 PM
Portis is a punk....
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:11:25 PM
Moose all night
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:11:48 PM
Moooooose!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on April 06, 2018, 09:12:04 PM
Portis is a punk....

I was gonna go with "piece of Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.", but punk works too
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: csfansince60s on April 06, 2018, 09:12:34 PM
MOOOOOSE!!!!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:13:36 PM
Portis is a punk....

I was gonna go with "piece of ****", but punk works too

We agree!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:14:02 PM
Why does Jaylen shoot better from 3 than from the free throw line? Must be a mental thing


Believe it or not, before tonight Jaylen's was 42 for his last 49 from the FT line, or 86%.  He's 65% for the season.

In the same timeframe, he is 16 of 40 from 3 (40%).   
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:17:44 PM
J. Gib. for 3!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:19:48 PM
I like this Gibson guy!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:20:09 PM
J. Gib. for 3!

And Again!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Atzar on April 06, 2018, 09:20:19 PM
Moose on the break is my favorite thing.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 09:20:29 PM
this is the funniest Celtics game, ever!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:21:41 PM
Love that.  Hustle board, Monroe takes it all the way down court, feeds Gibson for 3.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:23:36 PM
Semi!!!   Into this.  Go C's!!!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:23:59 PM
Jonathan Gibson -- oh my!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 09:24:59 PM
this is so weird, i'm loving it!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:26:34 PM
MOOSE!!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 06, 2018, 09:27:26 PM
Monroe leading us home.  Also, Gibson > Nader
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:27:35 PM
Triple-Double machine Greg Monroe taking over this one!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:28:09 PM
Triple-Double machine Greg Monroe taking over this one!

 ;D
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on April 06, 2018, 09:32:48 PM
Has Al had a triple double this year?
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:33:54 PM
What a block by Bird!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
The Bird can fly!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 09:34:57 PM
What a block by Bird!

All set up by Brown.  Way to make him alter that shot.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 06, 2018, 09:35:26 PM
Brown beasting!  He's shooting the 3 with so much confidence.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:35:31 PM
What a block by Bird!

All set up by Brown.  Way to make him alter that shot.

Followed up by a career high for Jaylen!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: csfansince60s on April 06, 2018, 09:35:41 PM
Monroe leading us home.  Also, Gibson > Nader

Tp....also, Bird>Nader
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:36:02 PM
Brown beasting!  He's shooting the 3 with so much confidence.

Remember when the big knock against him when he was drafted was that he couldn’t shoot?
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:36:29 PM
What a block by Bird!

All set up by Brown.  Way to make him alter that shot.

Followed up by a career high for Jaylen!

Jaylen is special!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 09:36:31 PM
I think we're gonna see Brown start to emerge as a go to scorer in the coming weeks.  I think with everyone out, he's going to be looking for his shot more....
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: csfansince60s on April 06, 2018, 09:36:38 PM
Right there, from one a Golden Bear to another....Nice!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:37:25 PM
Yabu with the fight for the board.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on April 06, 2018, 09:38:16 PM
BROWN
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:38:33 PM
Jaylen Curry!!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 06, 2018, 09:38:39 PM
Brown beasting!  He's shooting the 3 with so much confidence.

Remember when the big knock against him when he was drafted was that he couldn’t shoot?

Yup.  He's making those critics look a bit silly over the past few seasons.  Except from the FT line earlier this season.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 06, 2018, 09:39:54 PM
JB gets 32!  Triple-Double for Moose.  Great night.   Rozier quiet but solid.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: BitterJim on April 06, 2018, 09:42:47 PM
Wow, the Bulls aren't fouling right now? Huh, I guess Hoidberg is more mature than Casey
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: esel1000 on April 06, 2018, 09:43:33 PM
Just a friendly reminder that Jaylen is only 21
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: hpantazo on April 06, 2018, 09:44:29 PM
I love Morris. He brings an edge to this team that we sorely lack. Not everyone can get themselves ejected in a meaningless game at the end of the regular season.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Granath on April 06, 2018, 09:44:52 PM
And with that the Celtics pass last season's win total.

 8)

I'd also like to remind people that my signature hasn't changed since draft night two years ago.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bknova on April 06, 2018, 09:44:55 PM
JB gets 32!  Triple-Double for Moose.  Great night.   Rozier quiet but solid.

It almost felt like Brad was using tonight to get Jaylen more involved and aggressive in the offense knowing that he's going to have to fill that role a lot of nights for us to make a deep run....
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:46:27 PM
JB gets 32!  Triple-Double for Moose.  Great night.   Rozier quiet but solid.

It almost felt like Brad was using tonight to get Jaylen more involved and aggressive in the offense knowing that he's going to have to fill that role a lot of nights for us to make a deep run....

Jaylen was amazing tonight!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 09:47:04 PM
I love Morris. He brings an edge to this team that we sorely lack. Not everyone can get themselves ejected in a meaningless game at the end of the regular season.

I think Portis wanted to get to the strip club early....
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 06, 2018, 09:48:53 PM
JB gets 32!  Triple-Double for Moose.  Great night.   Rozier quiet but solid.

Wonder who will have his first 40 point night first JB or JT  ;)
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: kozlodoev on April 06, 2018, 10:03:24 PM
Anyone still wondering whether Markkanen is as good as Brown or Tatum? Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Chief on April 06, 2018, 10:05:26 PM
JB gets 32!  Triple-Double for Moose.  Great night.   Rozier quiet but solid.

Wonder who will have his first 40 point night first JB or JT  ;)

Bird
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: trickybilly on April 06, 2018, 10:07:11 PM
And with that the Celtics pass last season's win total.

 8)

I'd also like to remind people that my signature hasn't changed since draft night two years ago.

Shame you got the number of years required wrong. TP though.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: footey on April 06, 2018, 10:09:01 PM
Anyone still wondering whether Markkanen is as good as Brown or Tatum? Asking for a friend.

Hard to say since he plays a much different position. He is going to be s good scorer, for sure.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Granath on April 06, 2018, 10:13:23 PM
And with that the Celtics pass last season's win total.

 8)

I'd also like to remind people that my signature hasn't changed since draft night two years ago.

Shame you got the number of years required wrong. TP though.

Three years left!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: azzenfrost on April 06, 2018, 10:24:31 PM
Went to do laundry. Then fell asleep.

Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. they won!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: BringToughnessBack on April 06, 2018, 10:27:46 PM
Never been so happy to be wrong pre draft! For Ainge and all those here who saw potential in Brown, Amazing! I look forward to seeing some magic in playoffs and over next decade!

I was so wrong it appears! My choice is on the Suns😁 That is why I am not running a team!!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: kozlodoev on April 06, 2018, 10:40:48 PM
Anyone still wondering whether Markkanen is as good as Brown or Tatum? Asking for a friend.

Hard to say since he plays a much different position. He is going to be s good scorer, for sure.
Right, but I think it's obvious the overall talent level is at least comparable. I don't think this should be a particularly controversial point. I mean, the kid is scoring 20 a game while being on a 24 mpg restriction.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: liam on April 06, 2018, 10:42:43 PM
Never been so happy to be wrong pre draft! For Ainge and all those here who saw potential in Brown, Amazing! I look forward to seeing some magic in playoffs and over next decade!

I was so wrong it appears! My choice is on the Suns😁 That is why I am not running a team!!

I liked both Jaylen and Bender. I'm glad Danny is GM. I didn't like Dunn or Igram at all. These kids are so young when they come out it's hard to tell. I really liked Jaylen's mind set. He seemed alpha...
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: hwangjini_1 on April 07, 2018, 01:02:45 AM
I missed the game due to traveling. Great win,

What did Gibson look like?
 Thanks
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: SparzWizard on April 07, 2018, 01:32:06 AM
Greg Monroe is the first Celtics center to record a triple-double since Robert Parish did so on March 29, 1987. Talk about history!
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Chief on April 07, 2018, 01:37:52 AM
I missed the game due to traveling. Great win,

What did Gibson look like?
 Thanks

He will shoot everytime if u let him. The story of the game was this.

https://youtu.be/CTCAKP1YMus
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: bopna on April 07, 2018, 03:42:03 AM
JB gets 32!  Triple-Double for Moose.  Great night.   Rozier quiet but solid.

Wonder who will have his first 40 point night first JB or JT  ;)

This team functions on ball movement and equal distribution of shots... Going forward even Kytie or Hayward is gonna have difficulty getting 40 points unless they are so hot the they are alliwed to take 30 shots.

Last player to get 40 this yr was Kyrie and even then the circumstances for him to get to 40 was exceptional.

It will be awhile before we see either JB or JT get to 40.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: Somebody on April 07, 2018, 04:01:31 AM
Anyone still wondering whether Markkanen is as good as Brown or Tatum? Asking for a friend.

Hard to say since he plays a much different position. He is going to be s good scorer, for sure.
Right, but I think it's obvious the overall talent level is at least comparable. I don't think this should be a particularly controversial point. I mean, the kid is scoring 20 a game while being on a 24 mpg restriction.
I think his defense is on a way lower level than both Jaylen and Tatum though, basketball is played on both ends of the court.
Title: Re: Bulls (27-51) at Celtics (53-25) Game #79 4/6/18
Post by: byennie on April 07, 2018, 04:38:12 AM
Anyone still wondering whether Markkanen is as good as Brown or Tatum? Asking for a friend.

Hard to say since he plays a much different position. He is going to be s good scorer, for sure.
Right, but I think it's obvious the overall talent level is at least comparable. I don't think this should be a particularly controversial point. I mean, the kid is scoring 20 a game while being on a 24 mpg restriction.

He's definitely very talented, but that's a garbage stat over 4 games on a tanking team at the end of the year. For the season, he's been a small tick below Tatum and Brown offensively and significantly worse defensively.

Comparable sure, he could be a future All-Star. But "as good" right now is no gimme.