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Re: Chance to get 2nd seed Tuesday vs Toronto
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2017, 09:06:50 PM »

Offline BitterJim

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I'm hopeful we win, but I don't expect Avery to play.

That honestly might not be too bad of a thing. AB struggles with the bigger guards like Derozan, who tend to just shoot right over him, but Smart usually does a much better job against those types with his bigger size and strength.

If Smart can play anywhere similar to how he played last night, specifically being a competent shooter, then he's probably a better matchup in the starting lineup against Toronto than Avery.

As long as our bench holds up, it's a good thing.  I don't think I trust Rozier/Green enough, though
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Re: Chance to get 2nd seed Tuesday vs Toronto
« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2017, 02:08:14 PM »

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I'm hopeful we win, but I don't expect Avery to play.

AB is out for tomorrow:

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Avery Bradley is out Tues. night in Toronto. Tests confirmed original diagnosis of strained Achilles. Goal is to have him play Wed. at home.
9:54 AM - 9 Jan 2017

Re: Chance to get 2nd seed Tuesday vs Toronto
« Reply #17 on: January 09, 2017, 03:09:07 PM »

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I'm hopeful we win, but I don't expect Avery to play.

AB is out for tomorrow:

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Marc D'Amico
Marc D'Amico – Verified account ‏@Marc_DAmico

Avery Bradley is out Tues. night in Toronto. Tests confirmed original diagnosis of strained Achilles. Goal is to have him play Wed. at home.
9:54 AM - 9 Jan 2017

Ugh.  It's winnable but we'd have to be hitting on all cylinders.  We'll have to play almost a perfect game.

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