Wizards (13-18) at Celtics (16-17) Game #34 2/28/21

[PAOBoston]

Someone care to explain why we're back to Green over Nesmith in the lineup? Seems it's an arbitrary decision each game which one plays.

Green is always thought of as being in for defensive purposes, which is weird because he's not good at defence.

He’s better than Nesmith. And Beal has been held relatively quiet shooting wise so not sure why people are clamoring to change that.

Beal has 20 points and no one has to guard Green on the other end.

Half his pts are FTs.

Don't those count as points?

22 now.

Yeah, he’s good. But until the last few mins, he was shooting sub 50% from the field for the game. You think Nesmith is gonna shut down Beal??? Lol

[hpantazo]

We should have been up double digits at the half. I don't know how we managed to let them cut into the lead even though they were over the foul limit with 7 minutes to go in the half.

[slamtheking]

hate this love of 2-for-1 rushed shots at the end of quarters.  team needs to just work for a good bucket and not another rushed 3 by Tatum.  So, Tatum misses, Wash ball and they work it for a layup and then C's come down and end up with a pressured miss by Timelord. 

C's end up losing 2 points off their lead despite the extra shot attempt.  not great basketball

[liam]

Someone care to explain why we're back to Green over Nesmith in the lineup? Seems it's an arbitrary decision each game which one plays.

Green is always thought of as being in for defensive purposes, which is weird because he's not good at defence.

He’s better than Nesmith. And Beal has been held relatively quiet shooting wise so not sure why people are clamoring to change that.

Beal has 20 points and no one has to guard Green on the other end.

Half his pts are FTs.

Don't those count as points?

22 now.

Yeah, he’s good. But until the last few mins, he was shooting sub 50% from the field for the game. You think Nesmith is gonna shut down Beal??? Lol

No, I mainly think you have to guard Nesmith on offense and I think Nesmith can defend at least as well as Green and he's bigger and a better rebounder.

[Phantom255x]

Beal is insane, and he's just extra-insane against us it seems lol

[liam]

hate this love of 2-for-1 rushed shots at the end of quarters.  team needs to just work for a good bucket and not another rushed 3 by Tatum.  So, Tatum misses, Wash ball and they work it for a layup and then C's come down and end up with a pressured miss by Timelord. 

C's end up losing 2 points off their lead despite the extra shot attempt.  not great basketball

Me too. I like how Miami does it were they just try and score regardless of the clock.

[Celtics Mike]

This game is closer than it should be

[knuckleballer]

I like how Tatum is mostly off the ball, but is still aggressive this game.

[liam]

Got to take it to Bertans on offense every time down the court. He can not defend anyone on our roster.

[liam]

I like how Tatum is mostly off the ball, but is still aggressive this game.

Makes for quicker plays when he does get the ball.

[hpantazo]

I like how Tatum is mostly off the ball, but is still aggressive this game.

Definitely. This is how Tatum should be used every game.

[Silas]

Did I miss something?  Where is Nesmith?

[RMO]

hate this love of 2-for-1 rushed shots at the end of quarters.  team needs to just work for a good bucket and not another rushed 3 by Tatum.  So, Tatum misses, Wash ball and they work it for a layup and then C's come down and end up with a pressured miss by Timelord. 

C's end up losing 2 points off their lead despite the extra shot attempt.  not great basketball

Same.  Would prefer one good shot rather than two bad shots.

[Neurotic Guy]

Did I miss something?  Where is Nesmith?

I think everyone is wondering why Nesmith hasn't played.

[knuckleballer]

I like how Tatum is mostly off the ball, but is still aggressive this game.

Definitely. This is how Tatum should be used every game.

I wonder if Brad is getting through to him.