Celtics (49-30) at Bulls (45-34) Game #80 4/6/22

[SHAQATTACK]

Great win.  Now play the scrubs tomorrow night.  Stay away from the #2 seed.

That’s what we want .  But… Will the coaches actually sit JT , Al and Brown  ……and if they do won’t Bucks do the same ?   our scrubs could be out-scrubbed and we win anyways

[smokeablount]

Great win.  Now play the scrubs tomorrow night.  Stay away from the #2 seed.

I say go for the #2 seed so when we beat the Nets we get home court against the Bucks or Sixers. The Nets have the worst defense of any playoff team and needed a huge rally to get past the lowly Knicks. I’m not giving up home court in the second round because I’m afraid of those guys.

[Goldstar88]

How about Horford going 7-7 from the field, 3-3 from 3pt. His shooting is finally coming around. Nearly 42% from 3pt over the last 10 games.

[colincb]

JB with 10 straight games with 25 or more points. Abbie said so and I had to check it, but that's [dang] fine.

[radiohead]

This is one of the shortest game threads I’ve seen in a while. TPs all around!

[Sophomore]

How about Horford going 7-7 from the field, 3-3 from 3pt. His shooting is finally coming around. Nearly 42% from 3pt over the last 10 games.

Really nice game for him. His positioning is so good - tip-ins off missed layups, rebounds, presenting himself for a three - and his execution from those spots was just great tonight.

[byennie]

I'm not seeing any reason to tank a game at this point. How embarrassing. We're the hottest team in the league over the past 30 games, and wins can still affect home court in a future playoff series.

If we have to dodge a team like Brooklyn at this point, we have bigger problems. I hate the idea of Durant and Irving suddenly being ready at playoff time as much as anyone, but they are still maybe the 4th best team in the east at best? These guys are starting Andre Drummond and Seth Curry, and there's no Harden or Simmons. Tatum and Durant are just about a wash. If we can't take advantage of that somehow, ugh... then sadly we're not a Finals worthy team.

Let's ride our momentum, secure as much home court as possible, and go confident into the playoffs like a contender, not sneak in worrying about 1st round matchups.

[Goldstar88]

How about Horford going 7-7 from the field, 3-3 from 3pt. His shooting is finally coming around. Nearly 42% from 3pt over the last 10 games.

Really nice game for him. His positioning is so good - tip-ins off missed layups, rebounds, presenting himself for a three - and his execution from those spots was just great tonight.

He’s the glue. Just does whatever the team needs. So glad he’s back in Boston.

[pokeKingCurtis]

[dang] we got 50 wins...That's crazy

[Goldstar88]

I'm not seeing any reason to tank a game at this point. How embarrassing. We're the hottest team in the league over the past 30 games, and wins can still affect home court in a future playoff series.

If we have to dodge a team like Brooklyn at this point, we have bigger problems. I hate the idea of Durant and Irving suddenly being ready at playoff time as much as anyone, but they are still maybe the 4th best team in the east at best? These guys are starting Andre Drummond and Seth Curry, and there's no Harden or Simmons. Tatum and Durant are just about a wash. If we can't take advantage of that somehow, ugh... then sadly we're not a Finals worthy team.

Let's ride our momentum, secure as much home court as possible, and go confident into the playoffs like a contender, not sneak in worrying about 1st round matchups.

Sure, until someone in the rotation rolls an ankle. Team has been snake bitten with injuries every season it seems and this year is no different losing Rob. Would rather play it safe and be healthy/rested going into the playoffs. Let’s not lose anyone else, not worth the risk.

[kraidstar]

This is one of the shortest game threads I’ve seen in a while. TPs all around!

TP

CS has gotten used to watching these beatdowns. Red just lights up his cigar in the first quarter nowadays.

[ETNCeltics]

Another 20+ point win over another playoff team. Hard to complain about any of the things that didn't go well tonight.

One thing I will point out, 8 missed FTs. That's never acceptable.

And please Coach, let Nesmith get more minutes.

[Celtics2021]

I wonder what the record is for wire-to-wire wins in a season is, especially on the road.  By my count this is the ninth road win where the C's never trailed.  All of them in 2022.

[footey]

50 wins.

20 games over .500 

This team has become one of the most enjoyable Celtics teams I have watched in many many years.  And when you consider how badly they looked in the first part of the season, it has made it even more special.

Let's go!!!

[86MaxwellSmart]

I'm not seeing any reason to tank a game at this point. How embarrassing. We're the hottest team in the league over the past 30 games, and wins can still affect home court in a future playoff series.

If we have to dodge a team like Brooklyn at this point, we have bigger problems. I hate the idea of Durant and Irving suddenly being ready at playoff time as much as anyone, but they are still maybe the 4th best team in the east at best? These guys are starting Andre Drummond and Seth Curry, and there's no Harden or Simmons. Tatum and Durant are just about a wash. If we can't take advantage of that somehow, ugh... then sadly we're not a Finals worthy team.

Let's ride our momentum, secure as much home court as possible, and go confident into the playoffs like a contender, not sneak in worrying about 1st round matchups.

C's aren't afraid of Brooklyn--I think they'd much rather face them in the 2nd round with Timelord back though.