Celtics (11-21) at Nets (16-18) Game #33 1/7/15

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I realize that I'm late with this, but it still amazes me how an almost 39 year old KG is the only Net to sprint back on defense and catch up to Bradley and Green, iirc.  Sigh.

HEART...never ages..!

[jpotter33]

Atta boy, Crowder!

[Beat LA]

What the hell was that from dat billy goat, doe?

[greece66]

Have no illusions. NO WAY are we winning this one. Another heroic defeat it is.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Dear Jae Crowder.

If you develop a consistent 3 point shot, then Rondo will be worth giving for.

Love his energy.

[greece66]

The only real question is WHEN the meltdown will start.

[slamtheking]

Dear Jae Crowder.

If you develop a consistent 3 point shot, then Rondo will be worth giving for.

Love his energy.

not quite but he's looking like the deal wasn't for a really late pick and 3 pieces of trade bait

[celticslove]

really loving crowder's energy

[SHAQATTACK]

great hustle by Crowder.  I'm growing to like him

Me too....he has Celtic heart

[Beat LA]

TP for Crowder!  That play also sums up Brook Lopez in a nutshell, lol.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Dear Jae Crowder.

If you develop a consistent 3 point shot, then Rondo will be worth giving for.

Love his energy.

not quite but he's looking like the deal wasn't for a really late pick and 3 pieces of trade bait

Oh of course. I meant that in a sense that if Crowder is a consistent 3 point threat, then it will lessen the blow, maybe by a little, or a lot.

I've been converted to a fan when he called everybody out. And he's showing that he even though he's not the de facto leader, he's leading by example with his hustle and energy.

[slamtheking]

nice playmaking by Thornton.  too bad Crowder missed the bunny,  at least he made up for it next trip

[Meadowlark_Scal]

great hustle by Crowder.  I'm growing to like him

right..he scraps....!!!

[jpotter33]

You have to love Crowder. The man is everywhere!

[TheFlex]

I've watched lots of Philly games this year, and (sad as it might be) as a coach during the game
Brett Brown> Brad.
Brad is great at developing players +his cool-headed approach a greater asset than most think and I still believe he will become a great NBA coach, but I finally have to admit that yes, some of his substitutions during the game are problematic. Especially given how smart he is, it is hard to believe he is so blind to the obvious so often during the game.

My only problem with this is that both the Sixers and Celtics have motives ulterior to winning every game. Brad and Brett are both doing things in-game for various, and sometimes unknown, reasons that I confidently assert they wouldn't otherwise do with a competitive club. It's impossible for me to judge Brad's in-game ability when I'm not even convinced he's not in cahoots with Ainge to tank -- excuse me, develop young players and showcase trade assets.