Celtics (14-14) at Warriors (20-10) 12/29

[Galeto]

Even Scalabrine has commented about KG sitting so soon.  He wondered why KG had to sit after barely playing and hitting a nice turnaround jumper.  Garnett did not look like he was flagging.  Let the man go longer.  A team can't play from behind all the time.

[GrandTheftRondo]

Sullinger on the post!!! I love it!!

I don't understand why this does not become a staple of the offense when he is on the court.

They have not went back to him in the post since he got those easy baskets.

 Why!?!

I wish I knew. When things like this are so blatantly obvious it disturbs me.

I find it hard to believe that us as fans are smarter than the people getting paid millions to play/coach this game but...

[tgreanier]

With all the rest KG gets during games plus the rest he'll get when the Celtics miss the playoffs, he'll be doubly good next season.  Doc is brilliant.

I give up. Some people will just never allow anything except that it is Doc's fault this team is average at best. Some basketball IQ makes it pretty clear the problem is not Doc.

KG had to be talked into returning this year and the minutes are in large part his idea. Doc is not mishandling the situation, he is working other people who need to step up. If he grinds KG all night and KG gets hurt (not an unlikely scenario at his age) then what? Doc is stupid for overworking KG. There is a reason Ainge says he would like no other coach but Doc - the man is a great coach and any of his players will tell you that. Look at the real problems, don't just blame the coach because you don't like what is happening on the court. Doc - and I admit this is just a guess - did not tell Pierce to throw up an airball three.

I agree, but isn't it ridiculous to sub a guy 270 seconds into a game? It just makes no sense. None at all.

I find it very strange. I have only ever really seen it done with those 15-20 minute a night type starters. Especially for clubs bringing on a Manu Ginobili type in that guy's place.

But for a player of Garnett's ability? And with alternative bigs like Bass, Sully, Wilcox and Collins? I find that very strange.

Still, it worked well for Boston last year. KG played very well in the playoffs. So I am reluctant to criticize ... but I do find it very odd.

The KG minutes thing was not this extreme last year.

And KG almost didn't come back this year because of it. There is a reason he is on this "stupid" schedule and KG himself is partly the architect of it. Do you really think KG would sit like this if he didn't want to? He would be all over the place complaining. Obviously, this is what KG wants. Personally I would rather have KG playing low minutes per quarter for now than no KG at all.

Maybe it won't work again. Maybe if the Celtics make the postseason, KG won't come on like a 25 year old again...but I won't bet against KG...yet.

[Galeto]

I also wouldn't derive too much from last season.  Lockout shortened seasons are weird.  And offenses are down significantly league-wide.

[AB_Celtic]

HAHAHAHAHA BASS WITH THE KING OF ALL TRAVELS

[Who]

Biedrins playing with some attitude defensively. Wonders never cease ...

[tgreanier]

We are absolutely sunk if Pierce is going to shoot like this tonight.

[vinnie]

Pierce looks awful tonight.  Wow

[Galeto]

With all the rest KG gets during games plus the rest he'll get when the Celtics miss the playoffs, he'll be doubly good next season.  Doc is brilliant.

I give up. Some people will just never allow anything except that it is Doc's fault this team is average at best. Some basketball IQ makes it pretty clear the problem is not Doc.

KG had to be talked into returning this year and the minutes are in large part his idea. Doc is not mishandling the situation, he is working other people who need to step up. If he grinds KG all night and KG gets hurt (not an unlikely scenario at his age) then what? Doc is stupid for overworking KG. There is a reason Ainge says he would like no other coach but Doc - the man is a great coach and any of his players will tell you that. Look at the real problems, don't just blame the coach because you don't like what is happening on the court. Doc - and I admit this is just a guess - did not tell Pierce to throw up an airball three.

I agree, but isn't it ridiculous to sub a guy 270 seconds into a game? It just makes no sense. None at all.

I find it very strange. I have only ever really seen it done with those 15-20 minute a night type starters. Especially for clubs bringing on a Manu Ginobili type in that guy's place.

But for a player of Garnett's ability? And with alternative bigs like Bass, Sully, Wilcox and Collins? I find that very strange.

Still, it worked well for Boston last year. KG played very well in the playoffs. So I am reluctant to criticize ... but I do find it very odd.

The KG minutes thing was not this extreme last year.

And KG almost didn't come back this year because of it. There is a reason he is on this "stupid" schedule and KG himself is partly the architect of it. Do you really think KG would sit like this if he didn't want to? He would be all over the place complaining. Obviously, this is what KG wants. Personally I would rather have KG playing low minutes per quarter for now than no KG at all.

Maybe it won't work again. Maybe if the Celtics make the postseason, KG won't come on like a 25 year old again...but I won't bet against KG...yet.

Where did you read that KG devised this minute program or wouldn't come back if he wasn't going to play restricted minutes.

[CelticSooner]

This is just lazy offense.

[Chief]

Sullinger on the post!!! I love it!!

I don't understand why this does not become a staple of the offense when he is on the court.

They have not went back to him in the post since he got those easy baskets.

 Why!?!

I wish I knew. When things like this are so blatantly obvious it disturbs me.

I find it hard to believe that us as fans are smarter than the people getting paid millions to play/coach this game but...

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They've posted Bass and Green at least 4 times since with no points to show for it. It's just bad coaching.

[Who]

S.Curry has good hands defensively. Gets a good number of deflections.

[timobusa]

get bass outta there!

[GrandTheftRondo]

Does this team have something against scoring in the paint? Only we would take two back to back 3's with the lane wide open. SMH.

[vinnie]

With all the rest KG gets during games plus the rest he'll get when the Celtics miss the playoffs, he'll be doubly good next season.  Doc is brilliant.

I give up. Some people will just never allow anything except that it is Doc's fault this team is average at best. Some basketball IQ makes it pretty clear the problem is not Doc.

KG had to be talked into returning this year and the minutes are in large part his idea. Doc is not mishandling the situation, he is working other people who need to step up. If he grinds KG all night and KG gets hurt (not an unlikely scenario at his age) then what? Doc is stupid for overworking KG. There is a reason Ainge says he would like no other coach but Doc - the man is a great coach and any of his players will tell you that. Look at the real problems, don't just blame the coach because you don't like what is happening on the court. Doc - and I admit this is just a guess - did not tell Pierce to throw up an airball three.

I agree, but isn't it ridiculous to sub a guy 270 seconds into a game? It just makes no sense. None at all.

I find it very strange. I have only ever really seen it done with those 15-20 minute a night type starters. Especially for clubs bringing on a Manu Ginobili type in that guy's place.

But for a player of Garnett's ability? And with alternative bigs like Bass, Sully, Wilcox and Collins? I find that very strange.

Still, it worked well for Boston last year. KG played very well in the playoffs. So I am reluctant to criticize ... but I do find it very odd.

The KG minutes thing was not this extreme last year.

And KG almost didn't come back this year because of it. There is a reason he is on this "stupid" schedule and KG himself is partly the architect of it. Do you really think KG would sit like this if he didn't want to? He would be all over the place complaining. Obviously, this is what KG wants. Personally I would rather have KG playing low minutes per quarter for now than no KG at all.

Maybe it won't work again. Maybe if the Celtics make the postseason, KG won't come on like a 25 year old again...but I won't bet against KG...yet.

Where did you read that KG devised this minute program or wouldn't come back if he wasn't going to play restricted minutes.

I was going to ask the same question. I honestly have never seen anything like this.