Hawks (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Round 1 Game 4 4/24/16

[Smart457]

Cs in trouble if Milsap gets any help in the second.

[Neurotic Guy]

As hoped, Smart and Crowder picking up the scoring for IT who can't score 42 every night.  JJ also back to earth -- no doube-double (almost no single-sngle).    Amir again playing strong. Sully or Kelly need to perform in this one.  Maybe IT can get hot in the 2nd half.   

Glad to be in this one -- need a strong 3rd.  NO good looks for Korver!

[SHAQATTACK]

I did not see much from Kelly note worthy.

[Eja117]

Smart has been superb on Korver today, too.

But he's suppoooooooossssed to be superb on Korver! Also he's been 2 for 6 with only one assist, so they're being pretty good on him too. Or just letting him be himself

What are you even arguing here? lol So now elite defense isn't enough anymore? Our sophomore guard, who has been riddled with major injuries both of his seasons, has to be elite at both ends now to not be a bust?! That's ridiculous.

Yes. That is exactly what I am saying regarding Smart. Elite defense is not enough in the case of Marcus Smart. Not anywhere near enough. Not even close. That is exactly what I am saying. Elite defense and historically poor offense is not enough. Not by a long shot. No way. He wasn't drafted to be the backup he is.

he has 7 points.

7 points on 2 of 6 shooting and I think 1 for 1 from the line. Wow. Wonderful. Wow.

[MasterEmile]

You think that is an acl tear for curry ? Kerr sounded worried in the interview.

[Eja117]

Alright, so anyone want to talk about this terrible decision-making by IT and Crowder with these last several shots? This is ridiculous.

Hey! You can't say anything bad about a player that tries and works hard! That's just trolling!

Except, you know, I've complimented IT like five other times tonight, too. It's called being objective - praising them when they do good and criticizing them when they do bad. You just criticize Smart.

If Smart were to start playing like IT I could probably be pretty objective towards him.

[hwangjini_1]

As hoped, Smart and Crowder picking up the scoring for IT who can't score 42 every night.  JJ also back to earth -- no doube-double (almost no single-sngle).    Amir again playing strong. Sully or Kelly need to perform in this one.  Maybe IT can get hot in the 2nd half.   

Glad to be in this one -- need a strong 3rd. NO good looks for Korver!

korver's last score was at 7:04 of the first period. nothing since then. smart was on him most of time and played him very close.

[Smart457]

As hoped, Smart and Crowder picking up the scoring for IT who can't score 42 every night.  JJ also back to earth -- no doube-double (almost no single-sngle).    Amir again playing strong. Sully or Kelly need to perform in this one.  Maybe IT can get hot in the 2nd half.   

Glad to be in this one -- need a strong 3rd.  NO good looks for Korver!

usually IT will eventually get it going if the game stays close.

[mctyson]

Smart has been superb on Korver today, too.

But he's suppoooooooossssed to be superb on Korver! Also he's been 2 for 6 with only one assist, so they're being pretty good on him too. Or just letting him be himself

What are you even arguing here? lol So now elite defense isn't enough anymore? Our sophomore guard, who has been riddled with major injuries both of his seasons, has to be elite at both ends now to not be a bust?! That's ridiculous.

Yes. That is exactly what I am saying regarding Smart. Elite defense is not enough in the case of Marcus Smart. Not anywhere near enough. Not even close. That is exactly what I am saying. Elite defense and historically poor offense is not enough. Not by a long shot. No way. He wasn't drafted to be the backup he is.

he has 7 points.

7 points on 2 of 6 shooting and I think 1 for 1 from the line. Wow. Wonderful. Wow.

Who is shooting better than him right now on this team?  They all are laying bricks.

[danglertx]

There are simple stability tests for knees trainers do.  They know already.

[CelticSooner]

You think that is an acl tear for curry ? Kerr sounded worried in the interview.

No. Doesn't mean he'll be back in the playoffs tho.

[jpotter33]

Alright, so anyone want to talk about this terrible decision-making by IT and Crowder with these last several shots? This is ridiculous.

Hey! You can't say anything bad about a player that tries and works hard! That's just trolling!

Except, you know, I've complimented IT like five other times tonight, too. It's called being objective - praising them when they do good and criticizing them when they do bad. You just criticize Smart.

If Smart were to start playing like IT I could probably be pretty objective towards him.

Apparently you're not watching the same game as everyone else is then, because IT has been just as one-sided as Smart has this series. IT was absolutely horrible defensively last game.

[jpotter33]

Again, why the hell is Turner or Crowder on Milsap??

[Smart457]

Alright, so anyone want to talk about this terrible decision-making by IT and Crowder with these last several shots? This is ridiculous.

Hey! You can't say anything bad about a player that tries and works hard! That's just trolling!

Except, you know, I've complimented IT like five other times tonight, too. It's called being objective - praising them when they do good and criticizing them when they do bad. You just criticize Smart.

If Smart were to start playing like IT I could probably be pretty objective towards him.

Yep. Jpotter criticizing IT is like biting the hand that feeds you. Sure IT messes up but you live with it. Not the same with role players like Smart.

[Neurotic Guy]

Some big D by Amir