Pelicans (26-54) at Celtics (54-25) Game #81 4/10/26

[slamtheking]

40 point lead  just a few minutes into the second half.  loving it

[Phantom255x]

Looking at the scores of the other games, Sixers and Magic are winning in favorable matchups. ATL is winning big as well. Looking like the 7 vs. 8 matchup could very well be Orlando vs. Philadelphia (without Embiid)

Might be a very repeat run of last postseason in terms of opponent drawing.

Yeah, Orlando, then New York.

Honestly, it would make it sweeter once we make it to the ECF this time after beating NY too 

[tenn_smoothie]

Why are starters in this game with a 40-point lead ??

[Phantom255x]

Why are starters in this game with a 40-point lead ??

I'd take them out but my guess is, it's the last game for most of these guys since no one will play Sunday and then there's basically a week off due to the play-in tournament. Also these guys are playing it like a pick-up game lol so there isn't much risk for injury but yeah I'd take them out very soon now.

[SparzWizard]

Why are starters in this game with a 40-point lead ??

I'd take them out but my guess is, it's the last game for most of these guys since no one will play Sunday and then there's basically a week off due to the play-in tournament. Also these guys are playing it like a pick-up game lol so there isn't much risk for injury but yeah I'd take them out very soon now.

Could also be the last games for some of our 3rd stringers and even bench players as a Celtic. Won't GM Brad have some work to do this summer

[SCeltic34]

Queen with some impressive skills.

[Phantom255x]

Why are starters in this game with a 40-point lead ??

I'd take them out but my guess is, it's the last game for most of these guys since no one will play Sunday and then there's basically a week off due to the play-in tournament. Also these guys are playing it like a pick-up game lol so there isn't much risk for injury but yeah I'd take them out very soon now.

Could also be the last games for some of our 3rd stringers and even bench players as a Celtic. Won't GM Brad have some work to do this summer

Yeah, salute to Max Shulga, thank you for your service and good luck in MIL while we get Giannis 

[Donoghus]

They got a real shot here to break the 3s record.

[slamtheking]

They got a real shot here to break the 3s record.

that's what they'll spend the 4th quarter trying to do.  wish they had some of this sharpshooting last night against the Knicks

[Donoghus]

For those curious, this will be their 27th Atlantic Division title.

[Phantom255x]

Feels like every time the C's have a chance at the 3 point record (or even an individual one like Hauser a few years ago vs. Washington) they go ice cold in the 4th 

[Donoghus]

Looks like we won't have to worry about Charlotte in the first round.  Most likely Philly or Orlando. 

[Phantom255x]

Looks like we won't have to worry about Charlotte in the first round.  Most likely Philly or Orlando.

I'm fine with that. Sucks about Embiid and his appendicitis, but Sixers are far less scary without him (not that I expected the Sixers to beat us in the series, but they had the high end talent to potentially push us to 6+ games)

[SCeltic34]

2 more to break the record!

[Neurotic Guy]

A game and a quarter prematurely, I'll just send my regular season-end praise for this team.

An absolutely stunning regular season. Could not possibly have drawn it up better.

I guess some of these might have been on some bingo cards, but remarkable that every one of them hit:
Jaylen stepped up to MVP candidate level.
Queta became a legit starting center (and getting better).
Garza became an effective back-up (love him 3rd string).
Pritchard continued his ascension to remarkable/feared scorer and pesky defender (borderline all-star IMO).
White continues to be an all-around difference-maker.
Hauser sustained his value as defender and sharpshooter.
Hugo showed everything one could hope for as a 19 yo 28th pick.
Walsh came from just about nowhere to make his mark as a valued contributor.
Sheierman came from just about nowhere to become a consistent contributor on both ends and solid fill-in starter.
Joe Mazzula showed the capacity to pull the right strings with lineups and inspire his players.
And... Jayson Tatum rehabbed with diligence, came back as early as humanly possible, and appears to be in surprisingly close proximity to his superstar self.
I'll throw that Brad got the veteran big that everyone thought a requirement a the start of the year (remains to be seen how he plays out).
And I'll throw in that RHJ looks like a player as well.

Unbelievable season for the team that lost JT, KP, Horford, Kornet, Holliday.  55 wins - who called that?  My guess was 41.   Team that was thought to be a tank candidate IS a contender.