Warriors (28-28) at Celtics (30-26) Game #57 4/17/21

[Ogaju]

Jayson and Kemba

Kemba hit a huge shot -- but he's still missing shots he used to make.   

Big 3's by Kemba and Smart. 

Btw -- Smart's 3 was the first time all year I wanted him to shoot.

He really thought about that one

[liam]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

A couple of bad early turnovers but he got some key buckets and a couple of good offensive rebounds. A solid roll player off the bench.

[Scottiej23]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

Reasonably well. no real surprises. Can score, literally doesn't look interested in defending. I can live with it though, he can score at an NBA level, something the rest of our 9-15 guys are yet to prove they can do.

[Silas]

With Jabari and Fournier we have some extra offense.

[LilRip]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

Good energy! We’re gonna need him off the bench. He can also obviously score. He’s got good moves.

He can’t defend tho. It seemed really easy to drive by him, which is gonna be a major flaw in Brad’s switch everything defense

[hwangjini_1]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

he is good on offense from about 15 feet in. good moves to score.

defense was not good, but he did try, which is encouraging. normally he doesnt even try on defense. he put his hands up, tried to move and even had 1-2 okay defensive plays.

he is a good pick up since the bench needs offense.

[ozgod]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

All things considered he was pretty solid. Certainly not the Jabari of old (dominating usage and interior presence) but not the Jabari of recent times (lazy, out of shape) either. His usual weaknesses were exploited defending on the perimeter and in the P&R where he gave up some shots, he turned the ball over early due to nerves probably, but he also showed some nice moves in the post offensively and he showed some mongrel in working to get offensive boards and putbacks. I think as he gets more familiar with where he's supposed to be in the defensive scheme and when to switch and when to close out he will be better. If Brad can get him to buy in to playing defense and can put him in situations that minimize his weaknesses he will be a good addition.

Definitely a huge upgrade over the player he replaced Mo Wagner, who was worse than useless. He didn't have a high bar to meet but he exceeded it pretty easily.

[hodgy03038]

Are you kidding me? What a great comeback win. Steph is ridiculous but JT is the MAN! Great finish Kemba and nice addition of Jabari Parker. Hey Fournier when you coming back?

[gouki88]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

Really solid. Like, weirdly solid. Was an offensive rebounding presence, bullied the Warriors inside scoring and hitting some mid-range jumpshots, moved off-ball well. He's not a good defender, but he was trying at least. That's better than someone who gives no effort

[Silas]

I still love Payton!

[blink]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

Really solid. Like, weirdly solid. Was an offensive rebounding presence, bullied the Warriors inside scoring and hitting some mid-range jumpshots, moved off-ball well. He's not a good defender, but he was trying at least. That's better than someone who gives no effort

I expected nada, nothing, so what he gave us was like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow haha

[Ogaju]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

Reasonably well. no real surprises. Can score, literally doesn't look interested in defending. I can live with it though, he can score at an NBA level, something the rest of our 9-15 guys are yet to prove they can do.

You guys keep saying he doesn’t want to defend..he has had a couple of knee surgeries, maybe those have something to do with his defense?

[gouki88]

Only watched the end of the game, so how did Jabari play? His statline does look really nice.

Really solid. Like, weirdly solid. Was an offensive rebounding presence, bullied the Warriors inside scoring and hitting some mid-range jumpshots, moved off-ball well. He's not a good defender, but he was trying at least. That's better than someone who gives no effort

I expected nada, nothing, so what he gave us was like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow haha

Lol, me either. Didn't think he'd even play

[Silas]

Semi and Grant 0 for 6 from 3.

[SparzWizard]

I think if Brad gives Jabari meaningful minutes, he is going to play lights out with the Celtics.