Timberwolves (17-20) at Celtics (21-15) Game #37 1/2/19

[liam]

I like the pace that Terry creates when he starts. He's a much different player as a starter.

Rozier is also better at home than on the road.

[ozgod]

Not to say that the team is better without Kyrie because I certainly don’t think it is but his (or any other wing or guard) absence gives everyone more shot and play opportunities and they’re trying to make the most of it. Rozier 7 FGA, Hayward 6 FGA. There’s 20+ points up for grabs boys make the most of this opportunity!

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Not to say that the team is better without Kyrie because I certainly don’t think it is but his (or any other wing or guard) absence gives everyone more shot and play opportunities and they’re trying to make the most of it. Rozier 7 FGA, Hayward 6 FGA. There’s 20+ points up for grabs boys make the most of this opportunity!

very frustrating

i want us a well oiled machine when kyrie is back along with baynes. just seems too many wont accept certain roles or play as a team as we have witnessed so often. 

[knuckleballer]

Not to say that the team is better without Kyrie because I certainly don’t think it is but his (or any other wing or guard) absence gives everyone more shot and play opportunities and they’re trying to make the most of it. Rozier 7 FGA, Hayward 6 FGA. There’s 20+ points up for grabs boys make the most of this opportunity!

I feel the problem with this team is that guys aren't aggressive enough.  With Kyrie out, they play like they have the green light.  They need to play like that with Kyrie.  I don't think that's on him.  That's on them and Brad to figure out.

[tenn_smoothie]

Am I the only one on here that thinks we are better with Kyrie?

They play more as a team and seem to play together

and with more effort on both ends

[SparzWizard]

So is this an addition by subtraction thing? Take away your own guys and you play better?

It'll just take us back to the IT4 days. Down the road we'll need both Kyrie and a number 2 guy on the team. In this case, one of Tatum/Hayward/Morris. And then a facilitator/anchor (Horford). Last but not least- bench/depth players.

[Chief]

Not to say that the team is better without Kyrie because I certainly don’t think it is but his (or any other wing or guard) absence gives everyone more shot and play opportunities and they’re trying to make the most of it. Rozier 7 FGA, Hayward 6 FGA. There’s 20+ points up for grabs boys make the most of this opportunity!

very frustrating

i want us a well oiled machine when kyrie is back along with baynes. just seems too many wont accept certain roles or play as a team as we have witnessed so often.

I assume Cbs thinks Rozier, Brown, and Hayward should crush any opposing bench when the play together with the 2nd unit. Funny, it just doesn't work like this.

[SCeltic34]

Oh crap.  Can't lose Smart.

[celticinorlando]

Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. me...Smart

[jpotter33]

Ugggghhhhhhh yet another injury. Shoulder dislocation for Smart??

[celticinorlando]

Ugggghhhhhhh yet another injury. Shoulder dislocation for Smart??

Sure looks like it. Wannamaker time

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Not to say that the team is better without Kyrie because I certainly don’t think it is but his (or any other wing or guard) absence gives everyone more shot and play opportunities and they’re trying to make the most of it. Rozier 7 FGA, Hayward 6 FGA. There’s 20+ points up for grabs boys make the most of this opportunity!

very frustrating

i want us a well oiled machine when kyrie is back along with baynes. just seems too many wont accept certain roles or play as a team as we have witnessed so often.

I assume Cbs thinks Rozier, Brown, and Hayward should crush any opposing bench when the play together with the 2nd unit. Funny, it just doesn't work like this.

exactly

[Neurotic Guy]

Ugggghhhhhhh yet another injury. Shoulder dislocation for Smart??

That’s what it looks like. Sucks.

[hwangjini_1]

dang. 

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

OMG hope smart will be back for playoffs