Cavs (39-25) at Celtics (44-18) Game #63 3/1/23

[jpotter33]

What a pass by Tatum. Rondo-esque.

[celticinorlando]

Gotta shutdown the cavs guards and wings getting into the paint so easily

[slamtheking]

really hoping C's clamp down in what's left of the half.  build the lead to 8-9 going into the half

[slamtheking]

amazed they got a bucket instead of a TO with so many near tips by the Cavs

[celticinorlando]

Can’t guard Mitchell or garland. Just putrid defense

[jpotter33]

This is the best I've seen Tatum in a long time. But he's got to have some help.

And these are more soft calls.

[PAOBoston]

Cs cannot guard Mitchell/Garland. Those guys getting anything they want.

[Silas]

Does Smart have any knowledge about running the clock down before he shoots.

[celticinorlando]

Celtics playing well enough on offense
They have to play better defense

[slamtheking]

sheesh, just a 3 point lead going into the half.  perimeter defense is a sieve tonight.  rebounding needs to really improve too

[Silas]

Al with a solid 1st half. 

[Who]

Cleveland 6th in the standings but #2 in point differential at +5.4 behind Boston at +5.7. The only teams above 5.0 for the season. Denver 3rd at +4.4.

[jpotter33]

Triple double watch for Tatum. 17, 7, and 4.

I like the emphasis that Tatum has put on rebounding this year, especially over the past few months. I don't think he'll ever get the MVP nods unless he's getting the rebounds up there around 10 per, too, given that all of his main competition are double digit in rebounds.

[footey]

We played well but only up 3. I don’t want to play Cavs in playoffs.

[slamtheking]

what's up with Mike doing a pirate impersonation?