Celtics (20-13) at Rockets (18-15) Game #34 12/27/18

[liam]

We could really use some rim protection....

[Chef Parish]

Hey Marv who's Jaylen Green?

Teammate of Daniel Theus

Eddie Rozier...

Kelly Irving

[jambr380]

This is going to be one of those games that Jaylen has a terrible +/-, but I just don't think this is his fault at all. The 2nd unit is just so crappy; Ainge may actually need to make a move at the deadline.

[ozgod]

Horford is playing poorly tonight, but with Hayward still struggling so mightily, you really can't have a lineup out there that doesn't include one or more of Kyrie, Smart, or Horford. Just not enough playmakers out there otherwise.

He must have instructions to give the ball up at every opportunity. He’s got 4 shot attempts which is lower than all but the end of bench guys. It’s not like he’s shot badly tonight either.

This group that was on the floor before Kyrie came back in has lost it for us I think  their effort dropped off on both ends

[PhoSita]

Man, so disappointing seeing how bad Hayward looks right now.

Good take by Brown.

It hurts that before this season depth seemed like a strength, but now when the Celts have a lineup of most or all bench guys, I have no belief that they're going to be able to score.

[liam]

Harden even making Smart look silly on Def.
uggg  Rockets are just hitting too many 3s for us to keep pace right now

and going to the rim with ease...

[blink]

With Harden on the bench and the Rockets extended the lead back to double digits will make it tough for them to win. That was a wasted opportunity and now they are about to get blown out. Game was lost by the bench letting the close game get away. Hayward and Brown suck even on the second unit

what game are you watching, Brown has been good tonight.

[apc]

Miss the time when everyone was 40% from 3.

[PAOBoston]

The Rozier/Brown/Hayward unit is just abysmal

[PhoSita]

This is going to be one of those games that Jaylen has a terrible +/-, but I just don't think this is his fault at all. The 2nd unit is just so crappy; Ainge may actually need to make a move at the deadline.

Jaylen does deserve some blame for the fact that he's not really making the second unit any more dangerous ... He can't create for himself or challenge opponents from outside or inside.  He's got great athleticism but needs a really potent lineup around him in order to have space to do anything.

[cltc5]

Can we trade brown and rozier yet?

[liam]

Hey Marv who's Jaylen Green?

Teammate of Daniel Theus

Eddie Rozier...

Kelly Irving

Teddy Ojeleye

[PhoSita]

The Rozier/Brown/Hayward unit is just abysmal

None of those guys can really create a good shot.

[Alec14]

I don't understand why Brad doesn't stagger one of Kyrie, Morris, or Tatum with that second unit. The offense of Rozier, Smart, Theis, Brown and Hayward is simply atrocious.

[Rosco917]

This Houston team is a good defensive team. They don't bite on up fakes, they stand their ground. They obviously rebound well.

With Baynes out, and Horford at 80%, we're really suffering on the boards.