Celtics (18-15) at Nets (10-23) Game #34 1/4/16

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Sometimes I have doubts, but it's the little things in that half that make me think Smart can be a good two-way player. He may never be a dominate scorer, but his passing ability and offensive IQ makes him a threat. If he could improve his shot selection, get to the rim more, and continue to improve his shooting, then I see him as a great off-guard next to Thomas.

[TheLegendaryClub]

Agree with the posters saying we need to sit Lee. He doesn't do enough on defense, and he misses too many bunnies and has too many of his shots blocked on offense. I feel like CBS has been giving him minutes to keep him from complaining and becoming a locker room distraction, but honesty, who cares if he pitches a fit? He's already trade fodder at the deadline. Sit him. Zeller is a great pick and roll player. He needs to improve his rebounding, but scoring wise at least he earns his minutes. Let him play.

[jpotter33]

Really like this lineup out here.

I really do think that Bradley's sub-par ball-handling and passing hurt us more than we think.

That's interesting. I hadn't thought of it like that. We do miss his shooting, though. 2-13?

I'm happy to be your 400th TP for that insight.

Haha back at ya! Yeah, we definitely miss his shooting with Turner not providing much from the outside.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Lopez with a double team Crowder/Olynyk... still scores.

[jpotter33]

Do not like the energy in this half.

[BudweiserCeltic]

[dang] you Young, Olynyk knocks the ball off your hand, you still hit it.

[flybono]

JYoung bust

[slamtheking]

takeaways from first half:
Sully on the bench -- C's can't control defensive boards.
IT's D has made Nets' PGs look like starter material.
Smart just has a positive affect whenever he's on the court even when he's not scoring.

[BitterJim]

Do not like the energy in this half.

We need to put Smart in

[jpotter33]

Whatever happened to Hollins wanting Lopez to start shooting threes?

[BudweiserCeltic]

Whomever is on the Nets broadcast sounds a lot like Mannix

[SCeltic34]

Much better after a slow start to the half.  Brad should rip into his team regardless.  Can't come out starting the half like that.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

KO hasn't hit a 3 but you can see how the threat opens the paint for Amir.

[Chief]

Give it to Amir in the post!

[Rosco917]

 With KO in the game, the floor opens up, and gives Turner and IT lanes to the basket. As opposed to Bradley, who seldom takes it to the rim. Starting KO with Turner is actually a good idea.