Celtics (20-19) at Cavaliers (14-25) Game #40 3/17/21

[tstorey_97]

Celtics FG 37.5% 3PT 3 for 15
Cavs FG 46.5%  3PT 5 for 13


Benches
Celtic's starters 70 minutes 22 points
Celtics bench 48 minutes 16 points
Cavs 40 minutes 11 points

Perhaps the J's would consider momentarily stepping away from the hero ball thing? I know the all star game was last week and they are all stars, but they are getting outplayed by their bench...pretty badly...not to mention getting pasted by the Cavs.

Let's all have a huddle and try something different in the second half.

[Indocelts]

The Cs can still win this game, but the fact they are digging this deep hole raises a question about how effective Brad is in handling this team.

Gone is the team that imposes its will against lesser opponents. Playing againts the contenders does not give any slight confidence.

Does Brad really have  a strong grip on the team? Does he hold each player accountable for his action?

[Tr1boy]

When did C fans become soft and accepting of mediocrity? I cannot believe excuses still being made for this team.

its been like this a long time

This team is oozing with talent. It's no excuse 

[Sophomore]

How bad can Nesmith be to not be able to play in this game?

For real. I don't understand Brad''s complete reversal of GWill being the one racking up DNPs to now Nesmith racking up DNPs. Makes no sense.

I’ve been trying to figure that out and just can’t. And why do we have to watch Jeff Teague? Anybody but him. Please.

Jeff Teague has 1 more assists than Smart and 2 less turnovers.

On the other side of the court he’s utterly lost.

[Phantom255x]

Even if they comeback and win, this is brutal. Legit shades of the 2018-2019 season here. A painful season where we just hope our misery can end come mid-to-late spring.

[Ogaju]

This is what you get when you run vets out of town, hand your team to a couple of rooks, and act like no one is good enough for the team.

[Silas]

The Js just keep playing hero ball and it's not working.

[liam]

Our bench is soooo bad.  2nd half only play the Js with Rob and Payton and I hate to say it....Smart.

Bench is out playing the "Starters" tonight. Starters with 9 turn overs and 6 assists.

[Silas]

Our bench is soooo bad.  2nd half only play the Js with Rob and Payton and I hate to say it....Smart.

Bench is out playing the "Starters" tonight. Starters with 9 turn overs and 6 assists.

Just Rob and Payton.  Everyone else sucks.

[liam]

How bad can Nesmith be to not be able to play in this game?

For real. I don't understand Brad''s complete reversal of GWill being the one racking up DNPs to now Nesmith racking up DNPs. Makes no sense.

I’ve been trying to figure that out and just can’t. And why do we have to watch Jeff Teague? Anybody but him. Please.

Jeff Teague has 1 more assists than Smart and 2 less turnovers.

On the other side of the court he’s utterly lost.

Smart and Teague are both a minus 10. Smart isn't outplaying my Mom tonight.

[SCeltic34]

Prichard, Smart, and Teague have a combined total of 1 assist in 35 minutes of play.  1.  They have a combined 6 turnovers (0 from Pritchard)

[Sophomore]

How bad can Nesmith be to not be able to play in this game?

For real. I don't understand Brad''s complete reversal of GWill being the one racking up DNPs to now Nesmith racking up DNPs. Makes no sense.

I’ve been trying to figure that out and just can’t. And why do we have to watch Jeff Teague? Anybody but him. Please.

Jeff Teague has 1 more assists than Smart and 2 less turnovers.

On the other side of the court he’s utterly lost.

Smart and Teague are both a minus 10. Smart isn't outplaying my Mom tonight.

Fair enough. But this is slightly better than average Teague. His ceiling is 10th man. I’d rather see a rookie.

[Silas]

Ok. Where is Aaron?

[gouki88]

When did C fans become soft and accepting of mediocrity? I cannot believe excuses still being made for this team.

Who is making excuses? Almost everyone acknowledges that there's at least one issue with the team, whether its roster construction, coaching or the actual players - many have issues with all three.

Where are these people who are saying it's all fine? Can you point to one?

[liam]

Starters for 2nd half should be PP, Nesmith, Brown, Tatum, TIMELORD.