Rockets (34-14) at Celtics (26-18) Game #45 1/25/17

[clevelandceltic]

This is the most important game of the year for me by a mile. Jaylen starting and playing the 2 is very interesting and the thing I have been looking forward to seeing all year.

For me I need to see if he can play that spot. If he can play that spot it makes the draft a little to look at. Would allow the team to take a wing and be totally happy.

[Phantom255x]

Is it fair to compare the ROOKIE seasons of Jaylen Brown and Jimmy Buckets?

I think the highest ceiling for Brown is to become a player like or close to Jimmy Butler (with the two-way presence), and they both came in with a few similar issues/strengths.

Brown has averaged like 5 more minutes a game than Butler his rookie season, but also is averaging 5/2/1.

Butler was averaging 3/1 in his rookie season and 9/4/2 second year.

[Big333223]

Is it fair to compare the ROOKIE seasons of Jaylen Brown and Jimmy Buckets?

I think the highest ceiling for Brown is to become a player like or close to Jimmy Butler (with the two-way presence), and they both came in with a few similar issues/strengths.

Brown has averaged like 5 more minutes a game than Butler his rookie season, but also is averaging 5/2/1.

Butler was averaging 3/1 in his rookie season and 9/4/2 second year.

And Butler was 2 years older.

[Denis998]

Is it fair to compare the ROOKIE seasons of Jaylen Brown and Jimmy Buckets?

I think the highest ceiling for Brown is to become a player like or close to Jimmy Butler (with the two-way presence), and they both came in with a few similar issues/strengths.

Brown has averaged like 5 more minutes a game than Butler his rookie season, but also is averaging 5/2/1.

Butler was averaging 3/1 in his rookie season and 9/4/2 second year.

Butler essentially played like a 29th pick would his rookie season

[greece66]

Based on what I've seen so far, Harden is more deserving of the MVP than Westbrook.

[liam]

If Jaylen is on Harden he might foul out in the first quarter.

His length might give harden some problems....

[bostonsportsforlife]

I like Jerebko in the starting lineup. Worked pretty well the last time they played Houston.

[greece66]

amazing pass by Harden, we were lucky Capela missed it

[jpotter33]

Yeah, liking Horford A LOT more at the 5 than the two. He's already affected several shots at the basket rather than being out chasing the 4.

He's also bringing their rim protector out from the lane on offense.

PLEASE KEEP IT LIKE THIS, BRAD!

[jpotter33]

Look how much spacing there is with this lineup. The lane and the rim are WIDE open.

[liam]

I like the new starting line up, good energy...

[greece66]

Beverley is underrated. He is a tough, nifty guard.

[jpotter33]

Al still has no idea how to guard a PnR though lol

[fairweatherfan]

Really ugly transition D. Rockets getting whatever they want.

[jpotter33]

Lol I just heard Brad ask a ref "do you treat everyone like that?" Is he talking about giving Harden so much leeway without a tech there?