Suns (39-28) at Celtics (44-23) Game #68 3/16/26

[Phantom255x]

If Tatum gets back to 75% of his self + conditioning, they will be the favorites out of the East with this version of the roster around him (and an even better all-around Jaylen)

[Jiri Welsch]

If Tatum gets back to 75% of his self + conditioning, they will be the favorites out of the East with this version of the roster around him (and an even better all-around Jaylen)

Not sure we'll see the "dominant Tatum" of years past this year. But hopefully he can keep improving.

[ozgod]

I know he?s coming back from injury and it?s probably run out of gas, but it was odd to see them not even think about passing the ball to JT during those last couple of minutes. I?m sure PP could?ve passed it to him instead of taking that extremely difficult turnaround fade away air ball

Yeah it was a bit weird but maybe they thought Jaylen was going off and decided to let him have his moments? Idk

JB was definitely cooking and deserve to be taking the big shots, not just tonight but pretty much all season? But it was more when PP or Hauser had the chance to pass to him because they were denying JB the ball and they still didn?t pass it to JT  he didn?t look like he was out of puff, though in that last five minutes, his defense was becoming stationary and he was just standing in the corner

[Neurotic Guy]

JTs been amazing. Cant believe how good he looks in general despite maybe wearing down a bit tonight.  DW benefiting from JT return, playing terrific early on tonight. Scheierman solid.  Payton solid - and with the tough defensive assignment down the stretch. 6?1? PP on the 6?5? scoring machine. Q great.

Love this team.

[Silas]

TPs for another hard fought win...

[Phantom255x]

With 15 games to go, I think 9-6 or 10-5 is very realistic. That would have us finishing with 53-54 wins. That is INSANE considering the expectations going in, and also having started 0-3 

[Goldstar88]

D-White and Pritchard had great games, too.

[Neurotic Guy]

With 15 games to go, I think 9-6 or 10-5 is very realistic. That would have us finishing with 53-54 wins. That is INSANE considering the expectations going in, and also having started 0-3 

Not just that they?ll win mid 50s. They win mid-50s and have JT back for the playoffs. It?s been a magical, amazing season. Idk how any of you would estimate JTs %, but I think he?s already 85-90%, with 15 games left.  May not get to 100% but he?s going to be close.

[slamtheking]

watched on delay.  incredible win.  JB was in full MVP mode tonight.

[Roy H.]

Discussion between Eddie and Drew: is JB a lock for 1st Team All-NBA?

Pending health he should be, right??

[Atzar]

Well dang, maybe JB should keep complaining about the refs. 

[aefgogreen]

Discussion between Eddie and Drew: is JB a lock for 1st Team All-NBA?

Pending health he should be, right??

I think if Jokic and Wemby meet the minimum, JB is the odd man out. My five would be Jokic, Wemby, Luka, SGA and Cade.  If any of them don't get to 65 games, the JB is in. I like the rule. Say what you will about it, I don't think either of the first two I mentioned would be playing as much as they have recently if they weren't trying to qualify for awards.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Discussion between Eddie and Drew: is JB a lock for 1st Team All-NBA?

Pending health he should be, right??

SGA, Jokic, Luka, Cade, JB.

Who could overtake JB? Maybe Wemby if he doesn?t miss any more games. I think Jokic can only miss one more before he?s ineligible.
Guys like Kawhi, Brunson, Maxey, Edwards, Mitchell are not jumping over JB.

I think Jaylen is pretty safe as long as he stays healthy.

[Roy H.]

Discussion between Eddie and Drew: is JB a lock for 1st Team All-NBA?

Pending health he should be, right??

I think if Jokic and Wemby meet the minimum, JB is the odd man out. My five would be Jokic, Wemby, Luka, SGA and Cade.  If any of them don't get to 65 games, the JB is in. I like the rule. Say what you will about it, I don't think either of the first two I mentioned would be playing as much as they have recently if they weren't trying to qualify for awards.

Luka might get the nod, but I prefer guys who play both ends.  Also, JB's team has done more with a lesser roster.

[SHAQATTACK]

Well dang, maybe JB should keep complaining about the refs.

Always worked for LEWHINER