Celtics (2-1) at Bucks (1-2) Game #4 4/22/18

[droopdog7]

I’ll take an eight point deficit.  Let’s dig in and get back into the game within the first few minutes.

[esel1000]

Why, Brad? In the middle of a 20-6 run, and you go into a four-deep bench unit?? ****?

Unfortunately the bench needs to show up or the starters will die of exhaustion

Sure, it just doesn't need to show up all at the same time.

It hasn’t, Tatum was still in. With Morris out there this should be a stable unit... you know assuming he shows up

[pokeKingCurtis]

I like how we're bodying these Bucks on rebounds and D. One more Q let's go!

[SCeltic34]

We scored almost as many points that quarter as we did the entire 1st half.

[RockinRyA]

Why, Brad? In the middle of a 20-6 run, and you go into a four-deep bench unit?? ****?

Its a risk, but he has to rest his starters. End of the quarter is perfect for that. At least we only lost maybe 2 pts? Hopefully it doesnt kill the momentum, but at some point we really needed to rest them.

[slamtheking]

well, it's under 10 going into the last quarter.  considering how bad they were from the middle of the first through the second quarter, I didn't expect this.  thrilled but hoping the necessary bench time at the beginning of the fourth doesn't bury them again

[blink]

I don't think Smart sat down at all during that run

I love his energy on the bench.  Can't wait til he is back.

[jpotter33]

Why, Brad? In the middle of a 20-6 run, and you go into a four-deep bench unit?? ****?

Unfortunately the bench needs to show up or the starters will die of exhaustion

Sure, it just doesn't need to show up all at the same time.

Exactly lol I'm pretty sure he legitimately put four bench guys in at the same time in the middle of the 20-6 run. Like, I just do not understand that thought process.

[SparzWizard]

This quarter will decide who wants it more.

[kozlodoev]

How many three pointers can Middleton block before we figure that one out?

[mainevent]

Jaylen needs to be in there starting the 4th, and be ready to play the rest of the game.  He's 21 yrs old...keep that kid on the floor.  They play pick up games longer than these quarters

[Neurotic Guy]

Well, somewhat survived the bench unit -- though will need to rest Brown/Tatum some in the 4th.   Down 8 is all we could hope for given the first 2.5 quarters. 

Get 'em C's!!!

[droopdog7]

Tatum was forcing it too much at the end there.  Too much dribbling.  Let’s get Jaylen back in and see how long he can go.

[hpantazo]

Why, Brad? In the middle of a 20-6 run, and you go into a four-deep bench unit?? ****?

Yep, good one Brad. Let's not even try and stagger them a bit more. Let's just go four freaking deep with the bench unit, including two very inexperienced players in Semi and Yabu 

Its a two minute blow. They have to rest.  He doesn't have a choice.

Yeah. Resting them at the end of the 3rd, beginning of the 4th maximizes rest and minimizes lost playing time.

[jpotter33]

I'm glad Monroe didn't play in the third. I hope he doesn't play in the 4th.

Yeah, just too slow. His only potential matchup is Zeller, who I don't expect to play again this game.