Celtics (0-2) at Pistons (1-1) Game #3 11/3

[Who]

I think Jordan Crawford should start the second half against Chauncey Billups (SG).

Billups is a very good matchup for him. An older player. A limited scorer outside of spot-up shooting. Not much of a dribble drive threat. Vulnerable against quickness defensively. A PG who Crawford has the size + athleticism to cover on defense.

[LarBrd33]

At what point does one just have to say Bradley can't shoot?

Two years ago when I argued with half this forum about it.  He's a one trick pony.  Always has been.... aside from a month of basketball where he shot lights-out Delonte West style.  Those 11 games were Bradleysanity.

[Snakehead]

At what point does one just have to say Bradley can't shoot?

Now.  I was the last to say so but can't say otherwise.  I've believed in him but these are all makeable shots.

WTH is Jeff Green doing!?

Three offensive plays and all he did was stand up. And he has the nerve to call his teammates out!?

What?

He doesn't have the ball.  They are running pick and rolls with Avery and Vitor.

[apc]

This is painfull to watch.
i can deal with losing, but not like this.

[vinnie]

My favorite new thing is guys like Vitor and Sully taking threes. 

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

This will be a very long painful season and could be that way for a few years but i can live with the sacrifice as long as we get some top picks who Can make a difference and get us to a title.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

At what point does one just have to say Bradley can't shoot?

Two years ago when I argued with half this forum about it.  He's a one trick pony.  Always has been.... aside from a month of basketball where he shot lights-out Delonte West style.  Those 11 games were Bradleysanity.

For once I agree.

I was part of the guys who believed he will improve but it was all based on blind faith.

I really thought we should have traded him when his stock was high, which was a couple of years ago.

[Celtics18]

Yeah, Jeff.  Let's go guys, it's a twelve point game.  Look alive!!!

[timobusa]

Get bradley outta there, put crawford. dang it!

[LarBrd33]

At what point does one just have to say Bradley can't shoot?

Two years ago when I argued with half this forum about it.  He's a one trick pony.  Always has been.... aside from a month of basketball where he shot lights-out Delonte West style.  Those 11 games were Bradleysanity.

For once I agree.

I was part of the guys who believed he will improve but it was all based on blind faith.

I really thought we should have traded him when his stock was high, which was a couple of years ago.

He's never really been a good shooter.  Not in college, not his rookie season, not last season... it was just a month where the dude shot like 66% from three while starting over Ray.  It wasn't sustainable. 

I still like Bradley though.  He can be an effective defensive specialist off the bench.  Or long-term if we get a superstar like Wiggins... you could stick Bradley at the PG spot and just let him play defense and hit open shots.  No playmaking or anything. 

[Celtics18]

That's it, Avery!!  You've got to keep taking them if you're open.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Jeff has to start asking for the ball at some point.

[Celtics18]

Avery's keeping us in it right now.  Everybody else looks like they don't want to be out there. 

Pick 'em up, Avery!!

[Who]

Not a fan of the J.Green (SG) + G.Wallace (SF) wing combination as a starting combination.

I don't like how it works offensively. The PG play isn't dynamic enough. Neither are the bigs. There isn't enough floor spacing. A lack of ball-handling and playmaking help. Too often shrinks the floor and makes everyone's life harder.

[LarBrd33]

Yeah, Jeff.  Let's go guys, it's a twelve point game.  Look alive!!!

I want these games to be tight.   We're not good enough to win this season, but I'm still enjoying the heck out of this.  Fav has been a pleasant surprise this season.  I'm a little disappointed in Sully and Oly, but they are still fun to watch.