Celtics (32-23) at Jazz (26-27) Game #56 2/19/16

[jpotter33]

In an airport attempting to watch on my phone. It's not a perfect setup, but at least I can sort of watch.

Hey max, check the mock deadline trade thread when you get a chance.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I'm really tired of Sullinger on defense.  He's just too slow and can't rotate properly.

The advanced stats say that Sullinger's defense is good, but it doesn't pass the eye test.

I think IT is sick of it too. He basically rolled the ball to sully that last inbound.

The problem in these plays has not been Sully's speed, but him going to pick up Gobert for good or bad, that's what he's doing.

Could be a bad decision or could be that he seems to believe that Thomas would get back in position to stop his man.

In the last one though, I think it was more Amir (who was subbed out right after) who was at fault since he should've switched in the pick, Sully was already moving to pick-up Gobert.

Not excusing the poor defense in those possessions, but I think that has to be said so we can complaint about the right thing.

[jpotter33]

Dude, Marcus just looked explosive in that drive and kick to Turner. Good sign!

[bello_man09]

turner hit a 3 

[jpotter33]

Where's the freaking foul on Turner??

[BudweiserCeltic]

turner hit a 3 

I looked away, I don't believe you.

[jpotter33]

Man, you have to love freaking Smart..

[bostonsportsforlife]

Smart having a hell of a start on defense

[Chief]

Smart is so crafty!

[max215]

In an airport attempting to watch on my phone. It's not a perfect setup, but at least I can sort of watch.

Hey max, check the mock deadline trade thread when you get a chance.

Will do tomorrow.

[SCeltic34]

I'm really tired of Sullinger on defense.  He's just too slow and can't rotate properly.

The advanced stats say that Sullinger's defense is good, but it doesn't pass the eye test.

I think IT is sick of it too. He basically rolled the ball to sully that last inbound.

The problem in these plays has not been Sully's speed, but him going to pick up Gobert for good or bad, that's what he's doing.

Could be a bad decision or could be that he seems to believe that Thomas would get back in position to stop his man.

In the last one though, I think it was more Amir (who was subbed out right after) who was at fault since he should've switched in the pick, Sully was already moving to pick-up Gobert.

Not excusing the poor defense in those possessions, but I think that has to be said so we can complaint about the right thing.

It's not just this game though.  Sully often stays attached to his man when it's turn to rotate and help on dribble penetration. 

I have a feeling Sully won't be with us next year.  Ainge and Stevens value players that can switch on PnRs and do a serviceable job on bigger/smaller players.  Sully can't do that.

[jpotter33]

Good freaking grief, Zeller. Those were two UGLY free throws. And why didn't we wait for the last shot there??

[Chief]

Free Mickey!

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Bad shot by Jerebko, luckily we didn't let them get a good shot to end the quarter

[Vox_Populi]

Well we've shot like garbage, but Utah have turned it over. So either we start shooting like not garbage, or keep on turning them over. Preferably both.