Pistons (2-28) at Celtics (23-6) Game #30 12/28/23

[DocomoCelts]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see this loss out the Celtics into a tailspin. This is a foundation shaking loss.

I honestly think it doesn't really bother these guys much. And that's not necessarily a good thing either.

I think you've hit the nail there. Don't think this bothers the guys too much and they'll still think a trip to the Finals is in the bank.

[SCeltic34]

Go to the basket and good things happen.  Who would have thought? 

[celticinorlando]

Duren just goes over the back constantly

[Silas]

Ok, good start to the 3rd.

[jpotter33]

Well, looks like they've decided to actually play coming out of the half and not just jack up bad threes. But is it too little too late?

That's the frustrating thing. It's all about effort, intensity, and focus with them. Clearly, they weren't dialed in the first half and just wanted to win it the easy way by hoping to out-shoot them from the perimeter. We're, what, 5-6 thus far this half and all from near the paint?

[Phantom255x]

[celticinorlando]

Giving the pistons just too many second chances

[Phantom255x]

[celticsclay]

I obviously want us to win, but we don’t deserve to win coming out like we did. May reinforce some bad habits if we do

[jpotter33]

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO THE HOLE, TATUM.

Like, how does he not realize this and just continue to settle for the bad shots? It's just laziness. That's literally what's keeping him out of that top tier of superstars.

[CelticSooner]

C’s are never allowed to lose to bad teams again? lol Detroit have ZERO business losing 27 straight games. That whole organization should be replaced out of spite.

[Phantom255x]

Hopefully we don't face this team in the playoffs

[hwangjini_1]

mayhaps the celtics decided to read this thread and take its advice.

keep it up guys!!

[blink]

ball movement looks better
going to the rim more

[jpotter33]

I obviously want us to win, but we don’t deserve to win coming out like we did. May reinforce some bad habits if we do

Absolutely right about that.

Of course, the flip side is just as likely to be true - we lose this and still don't learn anything.