Celtics (13-10) at Thunder (14-9) Game #24 12/11/16

[SCeltic34]

Why didn't Al kick the ball out to KO instead of going for two?  Just a terrible decision in a 4th quarter of terrible decisions by Horford.  Maybe he still has a concussion.

He had poor defense all in the 4th; he forced that one shot that got blocked WITH 23 SECONDS LEFT ON THE SHOT CLOCK; and he had that unforced turnover. Terrible play by him in the 4th, and AB matched his terrible play, though at least he had some good plays to make up for it.

It's a shame because he was having a really strong game in the first half.  His disappearance in the 4th is a big reason why we couldn't pull this one out.  With IT out he needs to step up.

[walker834]

we could use another big man when teams collapse on our shooters and drivers.  We could have used Isaiah this game but even when he is here we have the same issues and dont look for the open guy underneath.  We could have used amir that way situationally on offense instead used him as a defensive replacement when his  quickness isnt there and had kelly standing at the 3 point line on offense.  We really could use another big man and shot blocker. But if Brad isn't going to utilize it what's the point.

This is has happened in several games at the end so far.  It happened before when amir should have cut tot he hoop instead brad had Amir standing there waiting for hte inbounds as marcus through it to the defender he cut in front vs having amir cut to the basket where he wo uld have been wide open. 

[Ilikesports17]

Id like to see Marcus run the offense when hes in the game for the majority of the time.

Have Isaiah play off the ball. When it gets to this crunch time stuff you obviously slow it down and run pick and roll with Isaiah, however, I think Marcus is better at initiating and running the offense.

[mctyson]

We've had a pretty tough stretch of games here. I like how we're playing, and when the schedule gets a bit easier - we'll be able to put some W's up on the board.

LOL man if you want to see another 1st round exit in the playoffs then please sign up.  This team has not shown me ANYTHING this year, and I don't want to hear crap about injuries.  If you have a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter you do not lose.

[tarheelsxxiii]

OKC always seems to make late runs in close games behind Russ.  Need to open up the margin this qtr if possible.

*Cough cough*   Little tickle in my throat over here.

[jpotter33]

Why didn't Al kick the ball out to KO instead of going for two?  Just a terrible decision in a 4th quarter of terrible decisions by Horford.  Maybe he still has a concussion.

He had poor defense all in the 4th; he forced that one shot that got blocked WITH 23 SECONDS LEFT ON THE SHOT CLOCK; and he had that unforced turnover. Terrible play by him in the 4th, and AB matched his terrible play, though at least he had some good plays to make up for it.

It's a shame because he was having a really strong game in the first half.  His disappearance in the 4th is a big reason why we couldn't pull this one out.  With IT out he needs to step up.

Hell, it wasn't even that he wasn't a positive out there - he was absolutely a negative. Just totally uncharacteristic of a guy with such a high BBIQ. He absolutely looked like a rookie caught in the headlights out there.

[walker834]

sometimes when teams collapse we will utilize our wings and attack and find cutters underneath but late in games when defenses are set we need better plays to find the open man which would be the 4 man on drives. unfortunately we have kelly standing at the 3 point line.

Otherwise our guards have to do a better job cutting off of penetration.

I think Brad is completely oblivious to this.

[Kuberski33]

Team won't be ready to win till we upgrade Amir/KO/Jerebko/Zeller.  They don't fit the other parts because of the size you give up with a small back-court. 

I also think they're going to have to make a hard decision on Smart.  His shooting prevents him from getting to the next level as a player.  I'm not sure he's ever going to develop it at this point.

Right now is the time when patience is required because the current roster has flaws.

[kozlodoev]

[It's a shame because he was having a really strong game in the first half.  His disappearance in the 4th is a big reason why we couldn't pull this one out.  With IT out he needs to step up.

Sometimes I have this feeling that people only watched Horford during All-Star games. There is a reason all those ATL teams never got anywhere.

[Rosco917]

We gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

It's the same ole same ole, we need a true center, not a super star, just a solid center to put a stop to teams getting second chances. Horford and Amir just aren't enough.

If OKC ever hit their free throws we would have lost by 10.

We needed that extra scorer tonight, to even have a chance. Even if he did come off the bench.

[TrueFan]

I think this was the third game in a row that someone punked Olynyk.

He's going to have to hold his ground one of these games.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Bad mistakes cost us this game.

However, we were on the verge of blowing the game out in the third, when the refs gave OKC multiple free throws to get them back in. I'm really getting tired of shooting 10 less free throws than the other team every game.

Should have won. No excuses. But there are some positives. Brown and Smart both looks really good. Rozier also looked good, even if his shot wasn't falling. We are seeing Smart and Rozier getting comfortable in the Turner role, which is pretty cool.

[jpotter33]

[It's a shame because he was having a really strong game in the first half.  His disappearance in the 4th is a big reason why we couldn't pull this one out.  With IT out he needs to step up.

Sometimes I have this feeling that people only watched Horford during All-Star games. There is a reason all those ATL teams never got anywhere.

He's not a true number 1 option on a contending team, and neither is IT. I think they could both be excellent 2 and 3 options, but we need a dominant center or wing number one option to really take the next step.

Cousins and George both fit that mold. I think by adding Cousins we'd be a true contender, but we'd still have to get another frontcourt starter by adding George.

[flybono]

We gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

It's the same ole same ole, we need a true center, not a super star, just a solid center to put a stop to teams getting second chances. Horford and Amir just aren't enough.

If OKC ever hit their free throws we would have lost by 10.

We needed that extra scorer tonight, to even have a chance. Even if he did come off the bench.

I've been saying this since last season

[TrueFan]

[It's a shame because he was having a really strong game in the first half.  His disappearance in the 4th is a big reason why we couldn't pull this one out.  With IT out he needs to step up.

Sometimes I have this feeling that people only watched Horford during All-Star games. There is a reason all those ATL teams never got anywhere.

He's not a true number 1 option on a contending team, and neither is IT. I think they could both be excellent 2 and 3 options, but we need a dominant center or wing number one option to really take the next step.

Cousins and George both fit that mold. I think by adding Cousins we'd be a true contender, but we'd still have to get another frontcourt starter by adding George.

Hard to trade for George when we are just now starting to figure out what we got with Jaylen.