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What wins games? Defense!
« on: March 18, 2021, 12:04:42 PM »

Offline Ed Monix

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Celtics have allowed ≥ 107 points in at least 13 straight games for the 1st time in 50 years

Last - 12/18/70 thru 2/5/71 - 28 games
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Re: What wins games? Defense!
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2021, 12:07:09 PM »

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Nah. Not any more.

The league is all about offense now. We talk too much about defense.
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Re: What wins games? Defense!
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2021, 12:10:11 PM »

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You need an offense that can consistently generate a lot of quality three point looks and a steady parade of free throws.  That's what wins you a lot of regular season games.

In the playoffs it's about having the firepower to hang with any opponent until the end of the game.  Then, in crunch time, you need to be able to clamp down for a few key defensive possessions while grinding out points on the other end with individual scorers that can't be defended 1-on-1.


Right now the Celts don't have the offensive firepower or the consistent shot distribution / generation to be able to reliably win regular season games.

As for the playoffs, they probably still have the capability of playing strong defense for a few possessions at a time.  Problem is, again, the lack of firepower to be able to consistently keep it close until the last couple of minutes against good teams.  Even if they do keep it close, they've shown that they are really terrible at executing late game possessions.
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Re: What wins games? Defense!
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2021, 02:53:17 PM »

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Quote from: PhoSita on March 18, 2021, 12:10:11 PM
You need an offense that can consistently generate a lot of quality three point looks and a steady parade of free throws.  That's what wins you a lot of regular season games.

In the playoffs it's about having the firepower to hang with any opponent until the end of the game.  Then, in crunch time, you need to be able to clamp down for a few key defensive possessions while grinding out points on the other end with individual scorers that can't be defended 1-on-1.


Right now the Celts don't have the offensive firepower or the consistent shot distribution / generation to be able to reliably win regular season games.

As for the playoffs, they probably still have the capability of playing strong defense for a few possessions at a time.  Problem is, again, the lack of firepower to be able to consistently keep it close until the last couple of minutes against good teams.  Even if they do keep it close, they've shown that they are really terrible at executing late game possessions.
It's still about generating quality looks and drawing a good amount of fouls for free throws in the playoffs, it's just that teams start to take away the low-hanging fruit available so offences need players who can create both on demand.
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Re: What wins games? Defense!
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2021, 04:07:00 PM »

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Right now both defense and offense is not motivated or looks very coached to me.

What ever the excuses , bottom line  it lands in Danny’s lap .  To bad too sad for him...

Looks like a lot of wasted money down the tubes in the so called name of NBA basketball. 

I’m disappointed with the leadership ....that starts with Ainge ....ugh ....I d be callling HIM into a meeting for a heart to heart .

the team just looks lost  ???

I not liking the looks of my Celtics , if I’m the ownership .
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Re: What wins games? Defense!
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2021, 04:08:54 PM »

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3 top 10 players being on the same team, lol. Or two top 5...
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Re: What wins games? Defense!
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2021, 04:12:40 PM »

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Quote from: Goldstar88 on March 18, 2021, 04:08:54 PM
3 top 10 players being on the same team, lol. Or two top 5...

cBS can’t handle it ...IMO

He is great as father figure for the teenage guys ,  but I just don’t think he can work with the guys who win you rings .
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