Celtics (43-21) at Spurs (47-17) Game #65 3/10/26

[slamtheking]

Least Harper Jr had a good game.

have to admit I  thought Brad could have picked up another PG to back up White and PP but to be honest, I think Harper is a more than competent third string PG

[Goldstar88]

Like I said, if I'm SA I don't feel great.

Missing 3 players, 60% JT and it wasnt a blow out despite shooting GSW level from 3.

if we meet in the finals, SA will be tough.  a lot of talent there.  that's without getting into whether they're getting their usual helpful whistle.  C's will need all hands on deck and Tatum will need to be at or at least near peak Tatum to have a chance.  Most importantly, Joe's going to have to figure out how to limit Wemby on offense. 

as for SA, they'll feel good about a double digit win tonight regardless of who's on the court for the C's.  Tatum being below par, no PP or Vuc and JB getting tossed not to mention ridiculous shooting by Wemby won't matter to them

They're not getting to the Finals lol 80 percent of their starting lineup hasn't even seen the playoffs, and the one player that has has been in a single series. And their bench isn't much better. It's literally never happened, and it won't happen for this group either.

Agreed that they shouldn't come out of this feeling super confident. Took a major anomaly game from 3 plus some generous help from the refs and health for them to win both games.

Spurs are making a deep playoff push. They currently have the 2nd highest odds to win the championship. Thinking they aren?t a contender is silly.

[SparzWizard]

Like I said, if I'm SA I don't feel great.

Missing 3 players, 60% JT and it wasnt a blow out despite shooting GSW level from 3.

if we meet in the finals, SA will be tough.  a lot of talent there.  that's without getting into whether they're getting their usual helpful whistle.  C's will need all hands on deck and Tatum will need to be at or at least near peak Tatum to have a chance.  Most importantly, Joe's going to have to figure out how to limit Wemby on offense. 

as for SA, they'll feel good about a double digit win tonight regardless of who's on the court for the C's.  Tatum being below par, no PP or Vuc and JB getting tossed not to mention ridiculous shooting by Wemby won't matter to them

They're not getting to the Finals lol 80 percent of their starting lineup hasn't even seen the playoffs, and the one player that has has been in a single series. And their bench isn't much better. It's literally never happened, and it won't happen for this group either.

Agreed that they shouldn't come out of this feeling super confident. Took a major anomaly game from 3 plus some generous help from the refs and health for them to win both games.

They've had OKC's number so it is pretty possible they get there. Then again, that's what we all thought about Denver and OKC in 2024 playoffs and Dallas surprised everyone lol

[Goldstar88]

Thanks JB. 

[angryguy77]

Like I said, if I'm SA I don't feel great.

Missing 3 players, 60% JT and it wasnt a blow out despite shooting GSW level from 3.

if we meet in the finals, SA will be tough.  a lot of talent there.  that's without getting into whether they're getting their usual helpful whistle.  C's will need all hands on deck and Tatum will need to be at or at least near peak Tatum to have a chance.  Most importantly, Joe's going to have to figure out how to limit Wemby on offense. 

as for SA, they'll feel good about a double digit win tonight regardless of who's on the court for the C's.  Tatum being below par, no PP or Vuc and JB getting tossed not to mention ridiculous shooting by Wemby won't matter to them

They shot 43% from 3 tonight. Wemby tied a career 3pt record. Well above their avg.we win this game imo if JB doesn't get tossed. We had 1 1/2 of scorers tonight...plus a joke whistle.

Only way they win is if Vince McMahon Silver decides to put him over

[jpotter33]

Like I said, if I'm SA I don't feel great.

Missing 3 players, 60% JT and it wasnt a blow out despite shooting GSW level from 3.

if we meet in the finals, SA will be tough.  a lot of talent there.  that's without getting into whether they're getting their usual helpful whistle.  C's will need all hands on deck and Tatum will need to be at or at least near peak Tatum to have a chance.  Most importantly, Joe's going to have to figure out how to limit Wemby on offense. 

as for SA, they'll feel good about a double digit win tonight regardless of who's on the court for the C's.  Tatum being below par, no PP or Vuc and JB getting tossed not to mention ridiculous shooting by Wemby won't matter to them

They're not getting to the Finals lol 80 percent of their starting lineup hasn't even seen the playoffs, and the one player that has has been in a single series. And their bench isn't much better. It's literally never happened, and it won't happen for this group either.

Agreed that they shouldn't come out of this feeling super confident. Took a major anomaly game from 3 plus some generous help from the refs and health for them to win both games.

Spurs are making a deep playoff push. They currently have the 2nd highest odds to win the championship. Thinking they aren?t a contender is silly.

I'll believe it when I see it. Again - the vast majority of the team has never even seen the playoffs. It's *literally* never happened for a team like that, and there's a good reason for that - the playoffs are a completely different game. They may make it to the second round or perhaps even the WCF, but I think it's foolish to think a team this young and inexperienced can legitimately win 3-4 playoff series before even seeing their first one.

[tenn_smoothie]

Walsh has really fallen out of the rotation. Imagine Joe likes Harpers ball handling more with Pritchard out but in general it is still surprising how much Walsh has fallen out of the rotation. I do not feel like he had a really bad stretch of play.

Agreed. When will Mazzulla learn that consistent minutes for bench guys has regularly improved their play.
We need Walsh's defense and hustle. Don't play the starters into the ground during the regular season.

[tenn_smoothie]

Well, one thing that hasn?t changed with Tatum is that I still hate his shot selection and infatuation with bad pull up threes.

Never thought I would say this, but Tatum needs to take a few lessons from Brown.
More mid-range shots to replace the bad step-back 3's.

[Larry for 3]

Like I said, if I'm SA I don't feel great.

Missing 3 players, 60% JT and it wasnt a blow out despite shooting GSW level from 3.

if we meet in the finals, SA will be tough.  a lot of talent there.  that's without getting into whether they're getting their usual helpful whistle.  C's will need all hands on deck and Tatum will need to be at or at least near peak Tatum to have a chance.  Most importantly, Joe's going to have to figure out how to limit Wemby on offense. 

as for SA, they'll feel good about a double digit win tonight regardless of who's on the court for the C's.  Tatum being below par, no PP or Vuc and JB getting tossed not to mention ridiculous shooting by Wemby won't matter to them

They're not getting to the Finals lol 80 percent of their starting lineup hasn't even seen the playoffs, and the one player that has has been in a single series. And their bench isn't much better. It's literally never happened, and it won't happen for this group either.

Agreed that they shouldn't come out of this feeling super confident. Took a major anomaly game from 3 plus some generous help from the refs and health for them to win both games.

Spurs are making a deep playoff push. They currently have the 2nd highest odds to win the championship. Thinking they aren?t a contender is silly.

I'll believe it when I see it. Again - the vast majority of the team has never even seen the playoffs. It's *literally* never happened for a team like that, and there's a good reason for that - the playoffs are a completely different game. They may make it to the second round or perhaps even the WCF, but I think it's foolish to think a team this young and inexperienced can legitimately win 3-4 playoff series before even seeing their first one.

Any other situation you are thinking of, that team didn?t have Wemby. It is a new era in the NBA like it or not. If you tell me it is Spurs and Wolves in round 2 I?m assuming you are picking the Wolves. Not me. If it is Spurs rockets I will take the Spurs also. Denver I could see and they may tank to avoid the 4 5 slot

[86MaxwellSmart]

I ain't scared of the Spurs.....Rip Off Refs....Brown, Vuc, PP all out and Tatum just getting back....Nah, screw SA

[Goldstar88]

Like I said, if I'm SA I don't feel great.

Missing 3 players, 60% JT and it wasnt a blow out despite shooting GSW level from 3.

if we meet in the finals, SA will be tough.  a lot of talent there.  that's without getting into whether they're getting their usual helpful whistle.  C's will need all hands on deck and Tatum will need to be at or at least near peak Tatum to have a chance.  Most importantly, Joe's going to have to figure out how to limit Wemby on offense. 

as for SA, they'll feel good about a double digit win tonight regardless of who's on the court for the C's.  Tatum being below par, no PP or Vuc and JB getting tossed not to mention ridiculous shooting by Wemby won't matter to them

They're not getting to the Finals lol 80 percent of their starting lineup hasn't even seen the playoffs, and the one player that has has been in a single series. And their bench isn't much better. It's literally never happened, and it won't happen for this group either.

Agreed that they shouldn't come out of this feeling super confident. Took a major anomaly game from 3 plus some generous help from the refs and health for them to win both games.

Spurs are making a deep playoff push. They currently have the 2nd highest odds to win the championship. Thinking they aren?t a contender is silly.

I'll believe it when I see it. Again - the vast majority of the team has never even seen the playoffs. It's *literally* never happened for a team like that, and there's a good reason for that - the playoffs are a completely different game. They may make it to the second round or perhaps even the WCF, but I think it's foolish to think a team this young and inexperienced can legitimately win 3-4 playoff series before even seeing their first one.

They have the most dominant player in the NBA.

What?s the Spurs record against OKC? Something like 3-1. But sure, no chance of winning. 

[Indocelts]

Well, one thing that hasn?t changed with Tatum is that I still hate his shot selection and infatuation with bad pull up threes.

Never thought I would say this, but Tatum needs to take a few lessons from Brown.
More mid-range shots to replace the bad step-back 3's.

The coaching staff must have been an integral part of Brown's improvement. Wondering why they don't see the same need for Tatum.

[tenn_smoothie]

For the love of God, stop just chucking threes!

Why? They are shooting 39%  11/28

Not the past few minutes they weren't.
That's the entire problem - they don't know when to stop.
I'm afraid adding Tatum may decrease some of the really good offensive movement we have been winning with.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Crappy Bald Ref always makes bad calls against us.

[radiohead]

Well, one thing that hasn?t changed with Tatum is that I still hate his shot selection and infatuation with bad pull up threes.

Never thought I would say this, but Tatum needs to take a few lessons from Brown.
More mid-range shots to replace the bad step-back 3's.

The coaching staff must have been an integral part of Brown's improvement. Wondering why they don't see the same need for Tatum.

JT did take it strong to the hoop a couple of times. It?s just his third gsme back so maybe he?s trying to feel things out still. He does settle for a lot of threes though.