Celtics (2-0) at Hawks (0-2) Round 1 Game 3 4/21/23

[jpotter33]

Joe is definitely not the defensive-minded coach Ime was.  this drop coverage defense has stunk all season

Al just getting dominated in every action, doesn't even matter if it's the PnR at this point. He didn't drop on that one and then couldn't get back fast enough to cover his man.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Joe is definitely not the defensive-minded coach Ime was.  this drop coverage defense has stunk all season

and therein lies my concern.

[Neurotic Guy]

We constantly cut it to around 2-3 points then give up a bucket or make a dumb play 

These are the games we typically lose. Get close; relax and give up a run. 

[angryguy77]

Do we need to pay tatum a supermax to shoot 3's?

[Chief]

Hubie, "lot's of one and dones from the Celtics right now"

[celticinorlando]

Sure hope some things change before game 4. Not going to win a lot of shootouts in the playoffs. Defense has been pitiful

[radiohead]

OK, Smart needs to stop jacking 3s.

As well as he’s been playing, he should be more patient with the offense. And I’m with Eddie House, the drop coverage is killing us.

[slamtheking]

Tatum has been a real dud this game and down the stretch.  Al hitting the big shots we need from Tatum

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Al finally coming alive

[jpotter33]

They're putting Al in every single action due to how poorly his mobility is.

Luckily he's finally hitting shots to justify being in there.

[celticinorlando]

Fell in love with the 3 early, never played any defense and still refuse to go to the hoop. Lazy game plan all around

[Phantom255x]

If ATL's just going to keep hitting these shots down the stretch then forget it

[tenn_smoothie]

Gawd these guys are hard to watch sometimes.

[slamtheking]

good lord we can't rebound worth a crap.  Joe seriously needs to consider putting Al and Timelord out there at the same time

[celticinorlando]

Can’t get it under the 4-6 point mark. Can’t string together multiple stops