Nuggets (0-1) vs Celtics (1-0) Preseason Game #2 10/6/24

[bello_man09]

things i noticed, JB is a monster i guard built like a PF...
Tatum is focused on getting his shot back after what happened in Paris- he also attacked from midtrange.
Walsh is growing- he makes nice reads, and rebounds well.
Sam Hauser is focusing on attacking close outs..hes looking like more than just a 3 shooter hes a basketball player.
Springer is a dog on defense made some good plays on defense.
Queta looked over matched with Jokic, he has some nice plays towards the end.

[celticinorlando]

Celtics seem ready for the regular season. I would hope the starters are used very little the rest of the preseason.

[Celtics2021]

Celtics seem ready for the regular season. I would hope the starters are used very little the rest of the preseason.

Except for this Sunday when I?m taking the kid.  Then we need a lot of Tatum.

[Redz]

Celtics seem ready for the regular season. I would hope the starters are used very little the rest of the preseason.

Yeh.  I think we're going to see a ton of blowouts like last year.  Everyone is very comfortable and confident (and talented and in good shape and seem to have a good mindset).

[Vermont Green]

Celtics seem ready for the regular season. I would hope the starters are used very little the rest of the preseason.

Except for this Sunday when I?m taking the kid.  Then we need a lot of Tatum.

I suspect that we will continue to see some of Tatum, Brown, Holiday, White, but very little of Horford and obviously no Porzingis.  Tatum and Brown played 23 min vs. DEN on Sunday, that will likely be less in at least one of the back to backs, if not both.  The final preseason game is always a wild card, may not see starters at all in that game.

If it was me, I would have the starters play some in every game, just probably less than 23 minutes where appropriate, and definitely less for Horford.  Play the next tier, Pritchard, Hauser, Tillman, and so on about the same as they have been playing (15-17 minutes in the last game).  Then let the scrubs and those fighting for a spot get plenty of run.  Preseason can make a difference in terms of development for guys like Walsh, Queta, and Sheierman, maybe Springer too.  I am surprised they aren't playing Walker more.  You can't tell much about him when he is out there just jacking shots with the scrubs.