Celtics (46-21) at Hawks (34-33) Game #68 3/11/23

[radiohead]

TPs all! Why did Marcus get ejected?

Got into a shuffle/scuffle with Trey
….Smart being a hothead

Man his temper has really gotten into him the past few games. He needs to chill.

[jpotter33]

Short bench rotation, but solid production. Hauser, Griffin, and Brogdon totaled 38pts, 11rebs, 6ast.

Yeah, Joe has really shortened the rotation since the ASB, and it seems like who plays is dependent upon matchup each night.

Still would like to get at least 9 guys out there to better spread out the minutes, as there's lots of games still to be played before the playoffs.

[Phantom255x]

Good win and way to start the road trip off right! Now let's hope for a Milwaukee loss tonight, too!

Good start to the 2nd half! Warriors now up 10

[MarcusSmartFanClub]

Nice win by the Celtics! Go positivity and enjoying entertainment!

[Yuckabuck33]

TPs all! Why did Marcus get ejected?

Got into a shuffle/scuffle with Trey
….Smart being a hothead

Man his temper has really gotten into him the past few games. He needs to chill.

I mean he was kicked in the nuts. For the second time in like a week. That's important context.

[Atzar]

Liked the way we played on offense tonight.  Great ball movement and made a lot of shots, though tbf the Hawks put up zero resistance.

Thought we played a very lazy defensive game aside from one stretch in the second quarter.  Got away with it against a mediocre team but my concern about that end of the court persists.

[Phantom255x]

Heat lost!

Magic number to clinch playoffs down to 3

Grande did mention we have clinched a play in tournament spot at minimum after our win tonight

[Silas]

Hard to lose when you shoot 47.6% from 3 for the night and only have 8 turnovers.

[Atzar]

I like the fact that we’re playing Griffin over the last few games.  I think he’s more consistent than Grant, Muscala, and Kornet.  They all have their flaws defensively but Blake’s solid rebounding and willingness to take a charge are useful against most teams.  And he’s a solid glue guy on offense - his value isn’t entirely dependent on making shots.

Hopefully he can handle regular minutes for the next month.

[tenn_smoothie]

Brog and White both super efficient tonight.
Much rather have either one closing than Smart right now anyways

Should be our starting backcourt.
Convince Marcus to become super-sub 6th Man of the Year in the tradition of many great Celtics.

[Silas]

Brog and White both super efficient tonight.
Much rather have either one closing than Smart right now anyways

Should be our starting backcourt.
Convince Marcus to become super-sub 6th Man of the Year in the tradition of many great Celtics.

I like your idea, but I doubt Smart would.

[MarcusSmartFanClub]

Brog and White both super efficient tonight.
Much rather have either one closing than Smart right now anyways

Should be our starting backcourt.
Convince Marcus to become super-sub 6th Man of the Year in the tradition of many great Celtics.

I like your idea, but I doubt Smart would.

I don’t think Marcus cares, esp if the team is winning.

[Phantom255x]

The Hawks Twitter account literally just posted what Doncic said last year, "everybody acts tough when they're up". Like I agree that it was dumb for Smart to lose his mind there and get in a scuffle, but what is the Hawks twitter accounting doing? Are they planning to now beat us in the 1st round of the playoffs or something? 

Seems like a strange thing to tweet

[SparzWizard]

Good win and way to start the road trip off right! Now let's hope for a Milwaukee loss tonight, too!

Good start to the 2nd half! Warriors now up 10

Jeez, Bucks are tough. Holding onto a 5pt lead at Chase Center.

[Celtics2021]

Good win and way to start the road trip off right! Now let's hope for a Milwaukee loss tonight, too!

Good start to the 2nd half! Warriors now up 10

Jeez, Bucks are tough. Holding onto a 5pt lead at Chase Center.

And then Steph with a personal 11-3 run to tie it.