Spurs (12-3) at Celtics (9-6) Game #16 11/25/16

[bostonsportsforlife]

Amir has been horrible this year.

The eye test sure looks that way, but somehow the Celtics have a +13 Net Rating with him on the court. It's so bizarre, but even when he plays bad it seems like the team always performs well with him on the court.

[Clench123]

Can we just trade Amir, please.

[LarBrd33]

Yeah, Marcus doesn't look ANY better than his rookie year, right?? His passing certainly isn't better.

it isn't.  He always was capable of doing this.  Different role.

Nice start for him today. 

[Clench123]

Amir has been horrible this year.

The eye test sure looks that way, but somehow the Celtics have a +13 Net Rating with him on the court. It's so bizarre, but even when he plays bad it seems like the team always performs well with him on the court.

Really?  Hmm...

[LilRip]

I wish Jaylen played more minutes. Just to see him make plays and work through his mistakes.

[bostonsportsforlife]

Amir has been horrible this year.

The eye test sure looks that way, but somehow the Celtics have a +13 Net Rating with him on the court. It's so bizarre, but even when he plays bad it seems like the team always performs well with him on the court.

It's always been that way. He's never put up good numbers but has a career +12 NRTG despite playing on some terrible Toronto teams
Really?  Hmm...

[celticsclay]

Smart is shooting 100% from the field. Hopefully this can finally put the Smart can't shoot debate to rest.

So what happens when he misses a shot?

Is the debate re-opened?

sure. what the hell. why not? 

I really hope that doesn't happen.

[jpotter33]

Yeah, Marcus doesn't look ANY better than his rookie year, right?? His passing certainly isn't better.

it isn't.  He always was capable of doing this.  Different role.

Nice start for him today.

Interpret the evidence however it fits your narrative, brah.

[jpotter33]

Smart is shooting 100% from the field. Hopefully this can finally put the Smart can't shoot debate to rest.

So what happens when he misses a shot?

Is the debate re-opened?

sure. what the hell. why not? 

I really hope that doesn't happen.

Guys, he's always been a good shooter. He doesn't improve at all. It's just today his role has changed, duh..

[JaylenBrown7]

Everytime I see jaylen his arms are bigger, could hinder shooting if he really is getting stronger month by month

[LarBrd33]

Yeah, Marcus doesn't look ANY better than his rookie year, right?? His passing certainly isn't better.

it isn't.  He always was capable of doing this.  Different role.

Nice start for him today.

Interpret the evidence however it fits your narrative, brah.

he averaged 5 assists in college and his rookie season he had a 4 game stretch where we allowed him to control the ball and he had 8, 9, 3, and 8 assists.  He's always been a fine passer.  The problem is his shooting and how it impacts our offense.

[TA9]

Imagine if Horford had a better partner than Amir Johnson.. My god.

[alewilliam789]

Everytime Amir has touched the ball it honestly has amounted in something negative. This guy needs to go now before he costs us wins

[Vox_Populi]

Amir has been terrible. Also, I think Rozier should play with either Smart or Thomas because the Celtics never got into their offense properly for the last few minutes.

[hwangjini_1]

as expected, spurs make a run.

celtics playing slightly less defense and sloppy passing. it only takes a little for the spurs to make a run.

but the celtics still have a lead and have been playing their bench. no worry yet.