Celtics (47-21) at Rockets (15-52) Game #69 3/13/23

[Atzar]

They’re about to have 16 points and we’ve gift-wrapped 12 of them through turnovers and failure to secure loose balls.  I know this is Houston but pick up the effort just a little.

[Phantom255x]

I know the answer (no Timelord), but it is concerning that we can't seem to grab a lot of rebounds and as a result leaking second chance points or possessions. That's going to have to improve especially in close games late against good teams. I'd argue that was also a big issue for us in our losing streak against BKN, NY and CLE last week

[SCeltic34]

Rough start.

[Phantom255x]

Lead!

[SHAQATTACK]

Small crowd tonight at the “ Strong Dome “

[jpotter33]

Still no GWill in the rotation thus far.

Starting to think the rebounding issues are part of it. Griffin seems like a much better rebounder than GWill, and with Timelord out that's even more important for us.

[slamtheking]

I know the answer (no Timelord), but it is concerning that we can't seem to grab a lot of rebounds and as a result leaking second chance points or possessions. That's going to have to improve especially in close games late against good teams. I'd argue that was also a big issue for us in our losing streak against BKN, NY and CLE last week

It definitely played a part.  another common factor between those streak and tonight, bricking a lot of 3's and turning over the ball

[Phantom255x]

Still no GWill in the rotation thus far.

Starting to think the rebounding issues are part of it. Griffin seems like a much better rebounder than GWill, and with Timelord out that's even more important for us.

Yeah I was about to say. Seems telling that Griffin is out there and not GWill. I wonder if they are lowkey giving Grant a few games off and letting him collect himself mentally + letting him heal his shoulder a bit (he has been dealing with a shoulder strain)

[Phantom255x]

Idk if it's because the Rockets unis have some green, but as I'm watching the online stream and they are showing the commercial breaks, there's a lot of green in the stands lol

[SCeltic34]

Just an awful quarter by the C's.  Fortunate to be down just 2.

[jpotter33]

Tatum's passing is good tonight, at least. He's had numerous good finds for buckets.

[Silas]

Green looks like he is the real deal.

[liam]

What is Smary whining to the refs about?

[Phantom255x]

What exactly does Smart bring to the table right now that White doesn't?? White should be playing more

[slamtheking]

very underwhelming first quarter.  C's screwing around on offense chucking 3's instead of driving to the basket which was much more successful