Grizzlies (20-12) at Celtics (18-13) Game #32 12/27/16

[Clench123]

I can now say with confidence that we are back.  We are back, baby!

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Good win, but I hope people remember that Memphis was without Conley and Parsons, and this game still went down to the last minute or so.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but I think it's an important part of having the correct perspective with this Celtics team.

[Fireworks_Boom!]

This team has the it factor. Loving them more and more as Coach Stevens figures out the rotations and we get an extended period of good health to see them gel.

[hwangjini_1]

Good win, but I hope people remember that Memphis was without Conley and Parsons, and this game still went down to the last minute or so.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but I think it's an important part of having the correct perspective with this Celtics team.

bullEdited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.. tonight was a win and i want to enjoy that. later we can quibble and debate. for now i am just basking in the joy of another celtics win. 

[Fireworks_Boom!]

We just beat them with Conley. Stop trying to throw ice on a nice home win against a western conference playoff team.

Good win, but I hope people remember that Memphis was without Conley and Parsons, and this game still went down to the last minute or so.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but I think it's an important part of having the correct perspective with this Celtics team.

[Ogaju]

Good win, but I hope people remember that Memphis was without Conley and Parsons, and this game still went down to the last minute or so.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but I think it's an important part of having the correct perspective with this Celtics team.

Celtics did not have Cousins...hahaha

[Clench123]

Good win, but I hope people remember that Memphis was without Conley and Parsons, and this game still went down to the last minute or so.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but I think it's an important part of having the correct perspective with this Celtics team.

It's not so much about who they didn't have on the court but about how we played.  We are starting to play with a cohesiveness and energy I believe can witstand anything opposing team throws at us, something that has been lacking up till now.

[trickybilly]

If Marcus can just get his shooting respectable, and learn to use that runner a bit better... look out, kid is almost unprecedented. Great game tonight.

Gerald Green is about to seriously stunt Jaylen's development - and for good reason.

[celticslove]

CLE coming off a loss to DET and Lebron playing will be tough, but i'm sure will give them fits as this team is finally (healthy) complete.

[trickybilly]

Good win, but I hope people remember that Memphis was without Conley and Parsons, and this game still went down to the last minute or so.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but I think it's an important part of having the correct perspective with this Celtics team.

It's not so much about who they didn't have on the court but about how we played.  We are starting to play with a cohesiveness and energy I believe can witstand anything opposing team throws at us, something that has been lacking up till now.

Cs haven't lost a game by more than 7 since November 18

[walker834]

Gerald Green game ball.  If he plays like that we don't need much besides maybe another rebounder to replace Zeller.   You are right that we are playing at a level that is top 5-10 in the nba.  We have Mickey sitting there. 

Trading Marcus is foolish.   Our core in general is terrific. IT, Bradley, Marcus, Rozier, Crowder, Brown, Green, Horford and Amir is a good nucleus.  KO and Zeller are our weak point.  jerebko is one of the best in the league at what he does.

Brown needs to play more. he's going to amazing in a bit as well.

[jpotter33]

If Marcus can just get his shooting respectable, and learn to use that runner a bit better... look out, kid is almost unprecedented. Great game tonight.

Gerald Green is about to seriously stunt Jaylen's development - and for good reason.

I think he affects Rozier's play more than anything.

Brad has finally realized that Smart should have the ball in his hands running the offense in the second unit, and with Rozier's hot shooting regressing back to normal, Green is the better pairing with Smart due to his instant offense. Hell, his defense is at the same level as Rozier right now, too.

I think Brown will still get some minutes due to his versatility and athleticism, but he probably won't get what he was getting early in the year with injuries.

EDIT: Hopefully this means that we can trade Rozier for help elsewhere (cough Rozier and the Memphis pick for Noel cough) 

[walker834]

KO even rebounded tonight,.  He has the last couple.   Our rebounding has been much improved of late.

I really would not touch this roster too much.  Rozier too. He's good insurance.  Our tough guards were out in force.  Bradley, Smart and IT did a great job but Rozier still has a place on this team.

Guys like KO, Jerebko, Brown, Rozier, Green, even Mickey give our team an identity and depth and we actually have guys who can step up outside of the main 5 or 6 players.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Wow---we Won, even though the refs let Zach Randolph get away with Homicide All Night.
SMH.

[Rosco917]

Good win...we could really use this version of Gerald Green all season long. He added some scoring zip to the second unit.