Celtics (20-5) at Warriors (12-14) Game #26 12/19/23

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cmon Tatum that last 3 at the top of the key was GARBAGE

[SCeltic34]

What do you know?  Attack the basket and get an easy layup.  C's are just dying by the 3, even if they're open.  Attack first.

[jpotter33]

Just keep chucking, guys. Clearly what we need to do. Notice that even one of the greatest shooting teams of all time is taking it inside more than we are.

[tenn_smoothie]

Tatum can't move and is just jacking bad shots - sit him down Joe.

[jpotter33]

cmon Tatum that last 3 at the top of the key was GARBAGE

That ankle is clearly bothering him. He's not even looking at going inside at all and is passing it up before hitting contact.

Honestly, he just needs to rest if it's that bad.

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cmon Tatum that last 3 at the top of the key was GARBAGE

That ankle is clearly bothering him. He's not even looking at going inside at all and is passing it up before hitting contact.

Honestly, he just needs to rest if it's that bad.

if all he can do is pound the dribble and then go to the step back 3, he needs to sit.

[tenn_smoothie]

We give Tatum credit for improving his decision making the past couple of seasons, but this half, when hurt, he doesn't play smart and just stay within what he can physically handle - nope, he plays dumb and forces awful shots. Wants the MVP consideration I guess.

[RJ87]

Steph spiked the ball twice... How is that not a tech?

[jpotter33]

cmon Tatum that last 3 at the top of the key was GARBAGE

That ankle is clearly bothering him. He's not even looking at going inside at all and is passing it up before hitting contact.

Honestly, he just needs to rest if it's that bad.

if all he can do is pound the dribble and then go to the step back 3, he needs to sit.

That said, the last few possessions GS hasn't caught on and they're doubling him, with Tatum making the right read and getting an open look off the pass. He can still be helpful in that way, I guess, but doubt they continue to do that all game.

EDIT: And Tatum takes it to the hoop in contact as I say that lol Maybe it's feeling a bit better now.

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We give Tatum credit for improving his decision making the past couple of seasons, but this half, when hurt, he doesn't play smart and just stay within what he can physically handle - nope, he plays dumb and forces awful shots. Wants the MVP consideration I guess.

so he can attack!!!! Do that JT!  awesome

[SCeltic34]

That was just a terrible quarter, but we still somehow have the lead at the half.  I'll take it.

[PAOBoston]

JT the worst player on the floor since he came back from the locker room

[tenn_smoothie]

cmon Tatum that last 3 at the top of the key was GARBAGE

That ankle is clearly bothering him. He's not even looking at going inside at all and is passing it up before hitting contact.

Honestly, he just needs to rest if it's that bad.

if all he can do is pound the dribble and then go to the step back 3, he needs to sit.

That said, the last few possessions GS hasn't caught on and they're doubling him, with Tatum making the right read and getting an open look off the pass. He can still be helpful in that way, I guess, but doubt they continue to do that all game.

He could be helpful if he had a functioning brain and played within his limitations right now.

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cmon Tatum that last 3 at the top of the key was GARBAGE

That ankle is clearly bothering him. He's not even looking at going inside at all and is passing it up before hitting contact.

Honestly, he just needs to rest if it's that bad.

if all he can do is pound the dribble and then go to the step back 3, he needs to sit.

That said, the last few possessions GS hasn't caught on and they're doubling him, with Tatum making the right read and getting an open look off the pass. He can still be helpful in that way, I guess, but doubt they continue to do that all game.

EDIT: And Tatum takes it to the hoop in contact as I say that lol Maybe it's feeling a bit better now.

then he goes one on one for another step back 3 for an airball.
sheesh...

this is the crap that everyone complains about Brown, but when JT does it, sometimes more often, we are somehow more ok with it.

[yelkao]

Why does Tatum take that shot? That’s the kind of shot that when you’re teammates with someone who chucks that garbage it p---es you off.