Celtics (2-0) at Cavaliers (0-2) ECF Game #3 5/19/18

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Game over ?

Unfortunately yes.

Game was over when Brown got 2  fouls before he scored a point

Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.

He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron

Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.

Yeah he was on Lebron to start the game.  Before any switches happened at the start of the possessions.

[BringToughnessBack]

i know Brad ticked right now

he know we should be better than this

*sippin*

😁🍷😉

[jpotter33]

Game over ?

Unfortunately yes.

Game was over when Brown got 2  fouls before he scored a point

Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.

He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron

Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.

Brown could have gotten two fouls on love too.

Sure, but he wouldn't have been on Love other than switches, which they really wouldn't have done since they would've prioritized Rozier over Brown.

[Ogaju]

Brad should get an ejection in this game to send message to NBA

What?!?  What am I missing?  We’re sucking is the reason we’re losing.

I know but this game is a good game to spend your Ts for the bad officiating that Cs get and may get in the future if you do not send a message.

[slamtheking]

this deficit is on the C's, not the refs.  dumb play on offense and defense.  just awful. 

C's need to get this down to 10 going into the last quarter and then knock it to 6 within the first few minutes of the last quarter to pull this off. sadly, with how bad they've played, I think Cleveland comes out in the second half and buries them.  hope I'm wrong but if not, I hope it serves as the wake up call this team obviously needs in series playing in Cleveland.  far too complacent tonight.

[BlastFromThePast]

Game over ?

Unfortunately yes.

Game was over when Brown got 2  fouls before he scored a point

Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.

He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron

MM is the guilty party for most of those switches.  He's not even making a half-ass attempt to fight thru screens resulting in over 1/2 of the deficit the C's have at the half.  This has been on-going in 3 consecutive series' and MM's offense (especially lately) hasn't done anything to offset how much he killing the C's when he's on the floor.

[BASS_THUMPER]

what a wonderful world...

*sippin*

[mr. dee]

The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.

Refs are nothing compared to Celtics playing dumb baskeball. Awful passes and shot selection have killed them so far. Not to mention, the lack of energy and not just focused.

[gouki88]

Game over ?

Unfortunately yes.

Game was over when Brown got 2  fouls before he scored a point

Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.

He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron

Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.

Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smart

Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson.  Pay attention people.

Yeah, but that's the thing. It's bad coaching to not have our big lineup starting, because of course LBJ is going to attack the guy who has been arguably our best player and get him into foul trouble. It was an absolute lack of foresight

[BringToughnessBack]

So want a burger now-[dang] you commercials

I'd so much rather have Gabby than some greasy McDonald's burger.

Wade might dislocate more than just my elbow though if I tried.....LOL

Smashburger or a Crave burger would work for me!

[droopdog7]

The fix is in. No foul on LeBron against Baynes clearly fouled his arm and no foul when he mugged Ojeleye BUT when LeBron missed a bunny without being touched it's a fould after we get the rebound??? We would still be behind but the fix is in apparently.

I hate NBA officiating as much as anyone. However, though there have been a couple of bad calls and no-calls this game against us, we're losing because of our complete ineptness on offense and our newfound futility and lack of communication on defense, not the refs.

We aren't losing because of the refs but we are down 20 instead of 10 because of refs. I have seen those 3 plays I mentioned over and over and they are clear 2 fouls should have been against LeBron (in addition to the 1 they actually called on him) and there should not have been a foul on his missed bunny with 2 free throws to follow. It is really sickening.

You certainly get the homer award.

[bopna]

their threes are uncontested, their cuts are met with little resistance. I have no idea if its the long lay off or just the Cs playing listless basketball.
Brown is no where to be found, lost in defense and so far has not backed up his words with his play and is on Jeff Green mode once again.
Rozier playing like he does not have teammates..brings up the ball shoots the three..ugly.
Morris losing Lebron on D.
Baynes not boxing out Thompson.
And Al playing average once again.

[jpotter33]

Game over ?

Unfortunately yes.

Game was over when Brown got 2  fouls before he scored a point

Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.

He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron

Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.

Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smart

Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson.  Pay attention people.

No, it literally doesn't. Just like last game, Brown would be on Smith with Tatum and Horford on Thompson and Love. It worked for us last game, so why the hell would we change?? This has nothing to do with Brown on Love.

[BASS_THUMPER]

Game over ?

Unfortunately yes.

Game was over when Brown got 2  fouls before he scored a point

Yep, which is on Brad for stupidly changing the defensive matchups and putting him on Lebron to start. Such a dumb move that completely changed the complexion of this game from the get-go.

He was not put on Lebron to start. Cavs run pick and rolls to get Brown against Lebron

Nope, he was definitely on Lebron to start. Watch it closely. Brown was even guarding him off of made baskets when Cleveland was walking the ball up the floor, so it wasn't just off of switches.

Yeah, I noticed this too. Didn't know why after Morris has defended him so well. Trying to be too smart

Beacuse that puts brown on love or Thompson.  Pay attention people.

No, it literally doesn't. Just like last game, Brown would be on Smith with Tatum and Horford on Thompson and Love. It worked for us last game, so why the hell would we change?? This has nothing to do with Brown on Love.

next half fam

[ozgod]

That first half was painful to watch. I hope they got it out of their system and start fresh in the third quarter. Forget about the score just play like it’s 0-0 again