Spurs (19-55) at Celtics (51-23) Game #75 3/26/23

[Phantom255x]

Feels like we're finding our groove again!

Not jacking up 50+ 3s every night, attacking the basket, hustling, playing much better defense especially in the 2nd half of games. Also very nice to have Timelord back, he makes a big difference out there for us. This looks a lot more like the team that we expect to contend for a title. Feels they've figured some stuff out, and hopefully they continue to do so down the stretch (and stay healthy)

They put up 44 tonight. Still too many. But not going to complain about the win tonight.  Nice win.

Yeah agreed. They did jack some up late during garbage time. I just remember like a month ago when we'd have attempted 44 3s by the end of the 3rd quarter lol. At least they don't seem to be relying on it as much as before. There's some glimpses of good defense and attacking the basket consistently

[SparzWizard]

Besides MIL winning Friday night, I don't think this weekend could have gone much better for us. PHI lost two in a row, MIL lost last night, and the C's won Friday night + tonight.

1.5 back of MIL for the 1 seed so very well in the mix still, and real breathing room at the 2 seed since PHI lost two in a row this weekend.

Yeah at the moment we're safe with the 2-seed. The 1-seed still not far away. Just need a team to do us a favor and we need to win out. Those three Orlando games or Grant Williams choking those free-throws against the Cavs may be the difference between the 1 or 2 seed lol

[SparzWizard]

Three straight blowout wins. Didn't let off the gas. I'll take it.

[Phantom255x]

Besides MIL winning Friday night, I don't think this weekend could have gone much better for us. PHI lost two in a row, MIL lost last night, and the C's won Friday night + tonight.

1.5 back of MIL for the 1 seed so very well in the mix still, and real breathing room at the 2 seed since PHI lost two in a row this weekend.

Yeah at the moment we're safe with the 2-seed. The 1-seed still not far away. Just need a team to do us a favor and we need to win out. Those three Orlando games or Grant Williams choking those free-throws against the Cavs may be the difference between the 1 or 2 seed lol

Don't forget the Rockets game recently. Or even the last 90 seconds of the Jazz game. Ugh

The Cleveland one to me is the worst though. Like legit all GWill had to do was hit 1, and we win that game. That's it. And he bricked both and we lost in OT

[SparzWizard]

Besides MIL winning Friday night, I don't think this weekend could have gone much better for us. PHI lost two in a row, MIL lost last night, and the C's won Friday night + tonight.

1.5 back of MIL for the 1 seed so very well in the mix still, and real breathing room at the 2 seed since PHI lost two in a row this weekend.

Yeah at the moment we're safe with the 2-seed. The 1-seed still not far away. Just need a team to do us a favor and we need to win out. Those three Orlando games or Grant Williams choking those free-throws against the Cavs may be the difference between the 1 or 2 seed lol

Don't forget the Rockets game recently. Or even the last 90 seconds of the Jazz game. Ugh

The Cleveland one to me is the worst though. Like legit all GWill had to do was hit 1, and we win that game. That's it. And he bricked both and we lost in OT

On the bright side, glad that happened in the regular season and not the playoffs. But yeah, hope we don't see any of that again in the playoffs

[SHAQATTACK]

Are we ever safe when Marcus is shooting threes 

[Phantom255x]

Besides MIL winning Friday night, I don't think this weekend could have gone much better for us. PHI lost two in a row, MIL lost last night, and the C's won Friday night + tonight.

1.5 back of MIL for the 1 seed so very well in the mix still, and real breathing room at the 2 seed since PHI lost two in a row this weekend.

Yeah at the moment we're safe with the 2-seed. The 1-seed still not far away. Just need a team to do us a favor and we need to win out. Those three Orlando games or Grant Williams choking those free-throws against the Cavs may be the difference between the 1 or 2 seed lol

Don't forget the Rockets game recently. Or even the last 90 seconds of the Jazz game. Ugh

The Cleveland one to me is the worst though. Like legit all GWill had to do was hit 1, and we win that game. That's it. And he bricked both and we lost in OT

On the bright side, glad that happened in the regular season and not the playoffs. But yeah, hope we don't see any of that again in the playoffs

If that happens in the playoffs I’ll probably throw my tv or laptop out the window in rage 

[Roy H.]

This was our one family trip to see the Celtics play.  Great atmosphere, JB went off, the Celts cruised (after some early game tension), and the kids made the Jumbotron.  Pretty much the perfect night.

[Goldstar88]

This was our one family trip to see the Celtics play.  Great atmosphere, JB went off, the Celts cruised (after some early game tension), and the kids made the Jumbotron.  Pretty much the perfect night.

That’s awesome. You picked a good game.

[Surferdad]

A win is a win, but don’t take much from this game. Spurs are a terrible defensive team. C’s shot fewer three’s because there were open lanes to the basket. It’s called making the correct basketball play.

[GreenEnvy]

A win is a win, but don’t take much from this game. Spurs are a terrible defensive team. C’s shot fewer three’s because there were open lanes to the basket. It’s called making the correct basketball play.

So I guess we can take something from this game. They read the defense and adjusted. When they are in a funk they just left the 3’s fly regardless.

Maybe they’re learning how to take what the defense gives them.

[ozgod]

Great win.  Very good ball these last three games.  I acknowledge the poor competition but we found a way to lose a few of those this season so I’m taking nothing for granted.

very encouraging that we are beating these teams and not blowing leads.

I think at this point they should be mentally switched on. This team's issues have all been mental. When they're switched on there's probably only one or two teams in the league that can hang with them.

[JohnBoy65]

I am just curious this morning where the "Better without tatum" thread is.... In all seriousness I like the groove we're getting into. One more big win tomorrow and all steam ahead to thursday.

[SHAQATTACK]

This was our one family trip to see the Celtics play.  Great atmosphere, JB went off, the Celts cruised (after some early game tension), and the kids made the Jumbotron.  Pretty much the perfect night.

I’m jealous ,  my Boston trips have been so fun too .  I like walking around Boston , very nice atmosphere for a large city.

[SHAQATTACK]

White with a +41 tonight.

He obviously is better all around player and far more consistent offensive threat  than Smart at this point .