Magic (16-8) at Celtics (19-5) Game #25 12/17/23

[Yuckabuck33]

They want to eject Tatum again. Refs on a mission.

[jpotter33]

Chicken poop call on one end and nothing on the other. How about calling that delay of game call both ways?

It's amazing how inconsistent and variable NBA officiating is. Like, one game there'd already be six fouls called between the teams today, yet today they've let a ton go and have only called one foul on a traditional flop/embellishment head throw back.

It shouldn't be this hard for "professional" refs to stay consistent. That should be the bare minimum they can do.

[SCeltic34]

Seems like we usually play like crap in these early games.  Though I don't know our record recently.

[jpotter33]

Man, the NBA has to get rid of this awful "step through" move where it's somehow legal to pull your pivot foot to go up with the shot.

[jpotter33]

And just like that, the officiating standard has went right back to normal and is now benefitting us. Haha just amazing incompetence by NBA officials. No consistency whatsoever.

[liam]

Pritchard is fierce!

[jpotter33]

Great play by PP.

[jpotter33]

What the hell are we using KP for as Banchero's primary defender? Dumb decision by Joe, and Banchero is punishing us for it.

[liam]

Scal called Pritchard a Bulldog!

Bulldog!

[SCeltic34]

Down just 4 after that incredible performance by Banchero.  19 first quarter points for him.  I'll take it.

[blink]

Banchero just going nuts....ugg
I prefer our wall him out def approach, but if he is going to hit 3s at a high clip then we might need to adjust.

[SHAQATTACK]

Magic seem to play above their heads at Boston

[liam]

FYI: With gambling the house always wins eventually.

[SCeltic34]

Nice ATO play.  Cole Anthony can't defend.  Attack him.

[liam]

WT Refs!??