Celtics (21-6) at Clippers (17-11) Game #28 12/23/23

[Neurotic Guy]

Don’t know if it’s been mentioned above, but Hauser is 3-18 the last 4 games. As a result of PPs 3-5 and Sam’s 1-5, they’re going to pretty close in three percentage.

Would love see Hauser break the slump big on Monday!

[SHAQATTACK]

Missed it , pleased to see the result.  And “Q” kicked butts.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Wow what a bounce back from the Warriors game.  Hard to overstate how good they’ve been since the IST - other than the fall apart game with GSW.

I didn’t pay attention to the game thread today - wonder how much love JB is getting. Is it the equivalent of the hate he received earlier this year? JB has been spectacular for a pretty solid stretch. The mid-range fall away is falling (and unguardable), he’s working on D, and he’s looking for teammates.

The criticism has died down, as it usually does when we're doing well.  I don't think he's been getting as much hate.  Personally I'm seeing his decision making improve.  Still has some bad turnovers but that's going to happen to every high usage player.  Scal mentioned that Brown is currently playing the best basketball of his career.  I'd definitely agree with that.  I don't care about points per game as long as the team is functioning well.  He's playing better than last year even though his PPG is down.

I’ve been a major JB critic the last couple of years and I absolutely love the way he’s been playing during this stretch. He’s cut down on the ‘put my head down and dribble into double teams’ mindset and he’s starting to make plays for others a lot more frequently.

[tonydelk]

Recorded the game.  Got to Finally watch it.  Thos team is scary good.  Was starting to get a little p---ed when Tatum kept getting run up on and rolling his ankles on those bs closeouts by the clippers. 

Brown is by far playing the most under control he has ever played IMO

Queta will replace Kornets roster spot next year.  Can't believe the kings let him go. 

Drew Peterson has the longest neck on a human I've ever seen.

[hpantazo]

Missed the game today. Did Queta put up those numbers in regular minutes or was it padding the stats in garbage time?

[radiohead]

Missed the game today. Did Queta put up those numbers in regular minutes or was it padding the stats in garbage time?

Combination of both I guess. He played 22 minutes, second behind PP’s 23, off the bench. He did miss some bunnies but he was active on both ends.

[Ed Monix]

[JSD]

I was surprised to see Jayson right back out there. I think sitting one more game would’ve been appropriate.

[SparzWizard]

Tatum rolled his left ankle. How was he today after that injury scare? Think he'll rest Monday?

[Surferdad]

Recorded the game.  Got to Finally watch it.  Thos team is scary good.  Was starting to get a little p---ed when Tatum kept getting run up on and rolling his ankles on those bs closeouts by the clippers. 

Brown is by far playing the most under control he has ever played IMO

Queta will replace Kornets roster spot next year.  Can't believe the kings let him go. 

Drew Peterson has the longest neck on a human I've ever seen.

I would make that move right now. Convert Queta's two-way to a full contract, and let Kornet go before he becomes guaranteed on Jan 10. Pick up Blake for the stretch run.

[cman88]

Things seemed to have evened out. Pritchard/Holiday started out slow but now are hitting their strides. both shooting 40% from 3. and bench guys like queta, brissett etc. have shown that they can carve out some roles when key guys are not playing.

Queta has been a nice surprise. wish he could finish around the rim abit better. but the rebounds are encouraging.

something to think about is celtics have done this against the toughest SOS

while milwaukee/Sixers have had the 30th SOS. So, unless they start to play down to their competition things should even out and Celtics should get some space for the #1 seed in the east.

[Redz]

Missed the game today. Did Queta put up those numbers in regular minutes or was it padding the stats in garbage time?

Combination of both I guess. He played 22 minutes, second behind PP’s 23, off the bench. He did miss some bunnies but he was active on both ends.

He had a double-double before the Clippers officially put up the white flag

[hpantazo]

Missed the game today. Did Queta put up those numbers in regular minutes or was it padding the stats in garbage time?

Combination of both I guess. He played 22 minutes, second behind PP’s 23, off the bench. He did miss some bunnies but he was active on both ends.

He had a double-double before the Clippers officially put up the white flag

Great to hear! Thanks !

[Vermont Green]

Really enjoyed the game. The team played like a well coached team. They played hard, they played the right way.

Like others, I was very encouraged by Queta and Brissett. Queta has great instincts and reactions, something that can be a problem with raw bigs. But he has no touch and teams will figure out how to exploit that.  Kornet will still have a role, at least for now. 

Brissett can play such an important role for the team. I have been waiting for him to start playing like this. I hope it continues.

After the GSW loss, I predicted 2-2 on the road trip. Now they have a chance to beat that. 

[libermaniac]

Things seemed to have evened out. Pritchard/Holiday started out slow but now are hitting their strides. both shooting 40% from 3. and bench guys like queta, brissett etc. have shown that they can carve out some roles when key guys are not playing.

Queta has been a nice surprise. wish he could finish around the rim abit better. but the rebounds are encouraging.

something to think about is celtics have done this against the toughest SOS

while milwaukee/Sixers have had the 30th SOS. So, unless they start to play down to their competition things should even out and Celtics should get some space for the #1 seed in the east.

Charlotte, and the SOS, says hello. I’m definitely worried about playing down. I think against bad teams we should go early to the bench and let them bring energy.