76ers (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 2 Game #1 5/1/23

[celticinorlando]

In the postgame interviews the Celtics don't seem particularly angry. I find that incredible.

It’s because they still think everything is peachy. So apathetic about how the same stuff happens over and over

[hpantazo]

On a related note, after all the nut shots in the playoffs so far, you gotta wonder why guys don't wear a cup nowadays.

[celticinorlando]

I hate this attitude

"They had a great game and we had a mediocre game."

Jaylen Brown on if there was any let up from the C's because Joel Embiid was out.

No urgency at all

[Kuberski33]

I hate this attitude

"They had a great game and we had a mediocre game."

Jaylen Brown on if there was any let up from the C's because Joel Embiid was out.

No urgency at all

I don't think we're winning Game 2 either.

[Mahk E Mahk]

in addition to the defensive woes, this team fails on offense in crunch time. against atlanta and again tonight in the 4Q, teams key on tatum, which becomes very effective because 1) tatum brings the ball up the court, and 2) we inexplicably take the air out of the ball and run the shot clock down, leading to poor shots.

in response, marcus has found something recently that should be the c’s go-to crunch time offensive strategy. when tatum brings the ball up the floor (which i don’t agree with, but it is what it is), marcus has recently moved to the high post, which opens up the offense and makes the opposing team pay for doubling tatum above the timeline. marcus excels in the paint: he can beat most opposing guards to the rim, he finishes well, and he finds rob underneath or a slashing wing for an easy assist. this has worked the past several games but joe doesn’t implement it consistently, and the J’s seem to relish the opportunity to be the man, instead of playing winning team ball. frustrating proof of this team’s immaturity, lack of BBIQ, and leadership.

That's pretty good analysis. But this team is stuck in that mentality of the star needing to go ISO. It's like we're trying to prove that Tatum is a superstar instead of trying to win the game with good team play

yep, i completely agree. the c’s seem to prefer losing with tatum vs. winning with team ball. what’s odd is that marcus used to criticize the J’s for this behavior but he’s been silent lately.

[kraidstar]

I hate this attitude

"They had a great game and we had a mediocre game."

Jaylen Brown on if there was any let up from the C's because Joel Embiid was out.

No urgency at all

Yeah, I saw that too. He just sounds so complacent. That's not to say he isn't upset on the inside. But this is when we need a Jimmy Butler. This is when we need a Bird. Someone who is going to come out and say we played like a bunch of pansies. Someone who hates losing so much that he will stir the pot and get his team fired up at any cost.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I hate this attitude

"They had a great game and we had a mediocre game."

Jaylen Brown on if there was any let up from the C's because Joel Embiid was out.

No urgency at all

I don't think we're winning Game 2 either.

said same. we might head to philly down 2-0. embiid comes back and philly might sweep us. what a joke,

why did we hire JOE again? come on tell the truth? did we even do a real search? no huh?

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I hate this attitude

"They had a great game and we had a mediocre game."

Jaylen Brown on if there was any let up from the C's because Joel Embiid was out.

No urgency at all

Yeah, I saw that too. He just sounds so complacent. That's not to say he isn't upset on the inside. But this is when we need a Jimmy Butler. This is when we need a Bird. Someone who is going to come out and say we played like a bunch of pansies. Someone who hates losing so much that he will stir the pot and get his team fired up at any cost.

we need a perk or KG throwing chairs in the locker room THIS IS SACRILEGE AND A DISGRACE. SHAME ON YOU BRAD.

Team meeting and just take over. joe cannot coach himself out a wet paper bag.

why did we fire udoka again? i want the truth?

[libermaniac]

Series is over. Heartless and nutless team

I hope they have more heart than you. It’s one game. Smh.

[kraidstar]

I hate this attitude

"They had a great game and we had a mediocre game."

Jaylen Brown on if there was any let up from the C's because Joel Embiid was out.

No urgency at all

Yeah, I saw that too. He just sounds so complacent. That's not to say he isn't upset on the inside. But this is when we need a Jimmy Butler. This is when we need a Bird. Someone who is going to come out and say we played like a bunch of pansies. Someone who hates losing so much that he will stir the pot and get his team fired up at any cost.

we need a perk or KG throwing chairs in the locker room THIS IS SACRILEGE AND A DISGRACE. SHAME ON YOU BRAD.

Team meeting and just take over. joe cannot coach himself out a wet paper bag.

why did we fire udoka again? i want the truth?

You're right but I don't think it will happen. This team is too passive aggressive for that. They will sulk and make veiled comments instead like Brown's postgame interview

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Series is over. Heartless and nutless team

I hope they have more heart than you. It’s one game. Smh.

INCORRECT!

this is NOT the first game joe had been terrible at D
this is not the first game we have let dumb O at times and dumb turnovers beat us

we have a huge trend

[Atzar]

The most infuriating thing, to me, is that most of us SAW THIS COMING.  Playing down to shorthanded opponents has been a problem all year for this team.  And I have to think that they're aware of it too.  Even so, they've done nothing about it. 

Hard for me to root for them right now.  More frustration than enjoyment. 

[libermaniac]

Series is over. Heartless and nutless team

I hope they have more heart than you. It’s one game. Smh.

INCORRECT!

this is NOT the first game joe had been terrible at D
this is not the first game we have let dumb O at times and dumb turnovers beat us

we have a huge trend

It’s the first game of the series. It’s not over. Losses suck. You move on. Otherwise he can stop watching.

[kraidstar]

Series is over. Heartless and nutless team

I hope they have more heart than you. It’s one game. Smh.

INCORRECT!

this is NOT the first game joe had been terrible at D
this is not the first game we have let dumb O at times and dumb turnovers beat us

we have a huge trend

It’s the first game of the series. It’s not over. Losses suck. You move on. Otherwise he can stop watching.

Most of this board correctly predicted that the C's would play down to their opponent. We have good reason to be frustrated. This goes beyond losing a playoff game.

[libermaniac]

Series is over. Heartless and nutless team

I hope they have more heart than you. It’s one game. Smh.

INCORRECT!

this is NOT the first game joe had been terrible at D
this is not the first game we have let dumb O at times and dumb turnovers beat us

we have a huge trend

It’s the first game of the series. It’s not over. Losses suck. You move on. Otherwise he can stop watching.

Most of this board correctly predicted that the C's would play down to their opponent. We have good reason to be frustrated. This goes beyond losing a playoff game.

I’m frustrated too but the series is not over. I find it ironic that someone who is already giving up on the series is questioning the team’s heart. That’s all. It’s not over.