Pistons (12-45) at Celtics (34-25) Game #60 2/16/22

[liam]

Just have to keep up that focus for one more day and then they can relax for a week.

We can really use the R&R.

[smokeablount]

One more win to send us into all star break with a double digit win streak. Let’s go!!

These games going into the Allstar break can be tricky. I hope they take care of business as they have been!

You and me both man

[footey]

Smart listed as doubtful tonight, which could be good news, being interpreted that the ankle injury not that severe, otherwise he'd be OUT.

Rob also doubtful, which makes sense, allowing him more time to rehab his calf and be ready after AS Break.

Expect more time for Payton and Nesmith tonight. Hope to see some time from Hauser as well. 

Go Celtics!!

[liam]

Smart listed as doubtful tonight, which could be good news, being interpreted that the ankle injury not that severe, otherwise he'd be OUT.

Rob also doubtful, which makes sense, allowing him more time to rehab his calf and be ready after AS Break.

Expect more time for Payton and Nesmith tonight. Hope to see some time from Hauser as well. 

Go Celtics!!

This could be a really good game for some of these youngsters to get some extended run.

[footey]

Brad's trade deadline deals (D White and D Theis) have really proved extra valuable with the Smart and R Williams injuries.  Timing worked out really well for us.  Will make their absences more tolerable.

But get well soon, guys!!

[Atzar]

Sprint through the finish line.  You all get a break after this one.

Well, Tatum doesn't.  But the All-Star Game is just a televised shootaround at this point anyway, so I'm not too concerned about that, lol. 

[Birdman]

Easy win hopefully

[Vermont Green]

Smart listed as doubtful tonight, which could be good news, being interpreted that the ankle injury not that severe, otherwise he'd be OUT.

Rob also doubtful, which makes sense, allowing him more time to rehab his calf and be ready after AS Break.

Expect more time for Payton and Nesmith tonight. Hope to see some time from Hauser as well. 

Go Celtics!!

The smart thing is to rest these guys.  We should be able to take Detroit without them.  I know it makes us pretty thin but this is a back to back (well, I guess not for RWill).

[Celtics2021]

Smart listed as doubtful tonight, which could be good news, being interpreted that the ankle injury not that severe, otherwise he'd be OUT.

Rob also doubtful, which makes sense, allowing him more time to rehab his calf and be ready after AS Break.

Expect more time for Payton and Nesmith tonight. Hope to see some time from Hauser as well. 

Go Celtics!!

Yeah, doubtful is really good news.  You don’t typically list a guy as doubtful a day after he experienced an injury that would keep him out a month.  I’m getting more hopeful we see Smart shortly after the All-Star break, and maybe even immediately after.

[Roy H.]

Let’s win this one by 60.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Smart listed as doubtful tonight, which could be good news, being interpreted that the ankle injury not that severe, otherwise he'd be OUT.

Rob also doubtful, which makes sense, allowing him more time to rehab his calf and be ready after AS Break.

Expect more time for Payton and Nesmith tonight. Hope to see some time from Hauser as well. 

Go Celtics!!

Yeah, doubtful is really good news.  You don’t typically list a guy as doubtful a day after he experienced an injury that would keep him out a month.  I’m getting more hopeful we see Smart shortly after the All-Star break, and maybe even immediately after.

We need him completely health for the playoffs and ankle sprains take time.

Give Nesmith/Hauser/Pritchard some opportunity, and let White take over the primary responsibilities.

[Phantom255x]

This feels like a trap game, but so have a bunch of others lol. Lets just get the win and head into the Break on a high note 

[Celtics4ever]

As you said, it could be a trap game but if we are a good team we will want to close out strong prior to the All Star Break.

[BruceBanner18]

I'd like to see Hauser get another chance to go 3-5 in 12 min. Exactly what we need

[blink]

I think it is natural after the huge win at Philly that you are going to have some kind of let down.
Hopefully the J's are ready to go and play some great two way ball tonight. 
And I hope we can stay out of foul trouble with the missing starters.