Spurs (1-1) at Celtics (1-1) Game #3 11/1/15

[tarheelsxxiii]

They should be posting Smart much more often.

TP. Should be incorporated into a lot of our sets. I'm not sure we have more of an advantage on the offensive end than Smart in the post. Just let him bully...

[Neurotic Guy]

Trying to find bright spots, KO looks like a different player on the boards.  Going aggressively to the ball and holding on better as well.   Also getting some good looks offensively -- not hitting, but that will come.

[Snakehead]

What is everyone's frustration level with Lee at so far with 10 being the most frustrated from 1-10.

Worst big man on the team.

My position remains that Lee is not the problem, it's the fact that he's placed in lineups that can't shoot, so he has no space to work.

He can't finish around the rim and that isn't the fault of anyone but him.  Yeah he could do better with more space but he's been bad, especially around the rim.  He gets stuffed like crazy.  No lift.

[PhoSita]

Amir the only big with any athleticism for Celtics.

Yet he's still coming off of the bench... I understand Stevens wants to pair IT with Amir, but that's coming at a great cost right now.

The fact that our best player comes off the bench and can't play defense against starters -- yes, that is coming with a great cost right now. 

[Who]

Amir the only big with any athleticism for Celtics.

Yet he's still coming off of the bench... I understand Stevens wants to pair IT with Amir, but that's coming at a great cost right now.

So frustrating. Amir has to be in the starting lineup. They need to physically matchup against starting caliber athletes / players. So sick of seeing Boston out-quicked or out-sized by starting big men on opposing teams.

[YoungOne87]

we desperatly need a shooter...
maybe try hunter or young for a couple of minutes...

[SHAQATTACK]

Put in the rookies

[esel1000]

Turner in for Smart...

[makaveli]

amir, jerebko, smart bradley, IT
try it please

I want to see IT - Smart - Jerebko - KO - Amir.

That should be the best offensive lineup we can put out there.

ko over bradley, ko did not show up, and bradley is heating up in this half

[Snakehead]

Trying to find bright spots, KO looks like a different player on the boards.  Going aggressively to the ball and holding on better as well. 

I have been pretty happy with him rebounding and physicality on defense.  He is shooting badly so far unfortunately.

[esel1000]

Amir the only big with any athleticism for Celtics.

Yet he's still coming off of the bench... I understand Stevens wants to pair IT with Amir, but that's coming at a great cost right now.

So frustrating. Amir has to be in the starting lineup. They need to physically matchup against starting caliber athletes / players. So sick of seeing Boston out-quicked or out-sized by starting big men on opposing teams.

I am with you 100%

[PhoSita]

What is everyone's frustration level with Lee at so far with 10 being the most frustrated from 1-10.

Worst big man on the team.

My position remains that Lee is not the problem, it's the fact that he's placed in lineups that can't shoot, so he has no space to work.

He can't finish around the rim and that isn't the fault of anyone but him.  Yeah he could do better with more space but he's been bad, especially around the rim.  He gets stuffed like crazy.  No lift.

Well, sure, but that's kind of the point -- he's not going to finish over other guys.  His value is in his ability to pass, make the smart play, extend offensive possessions with rebounds, and finish looks inside that are open or over smaller guys.

[jpotter33]

Ugghhhh, IT just got lucky there.

[makaveli]

turner?!?!?
seriously, are we in a tank mode or something?

[esel1000]

The shooting is embarrassing wow...