Rockets (37-25) at Celtics (38-25) Game #64 3/3/19

[Chief]

Tatum doesn't pass

[Atzar]

Horford has quietly struggled when guarding the perimeter this year.  It hasn't just been against Harden.  He's still fundamentally sound and he's still an excellent interior defender, but it's clear that he's beginning to lose a step. 

[cltc5]

Tatum sawf

[Tr1boy]

Mook and Kyrie didn’t communicate on that last possession, Kyrie was with Capela so Mook went to switch and didn’t tell Kyrie who had to run to Paul who drove past him and passed out for a 3

a 15 year old child could tell that that is no way to "close out" on the 3pt line...that was patetic by kyrie

all Kyrie does is switch to the point he tries to guard the easiest situation (player on top of the key waiting for a pass)

He is never involved around the action. Doesn't backpeddle to try to strip the ball, or take a charge or grab an offensive rebound

pure shortcut defense

That must be why he averages 1.6SPG, is top 25 in the league in deflections, is 7th in the league in loose balls recovered and is top 25 in charges drawn per game. All those shortcuts

watch the game

you telling me he is playing inspired exceptional defense tonight??

be real

No, tonight he is playing garbage defence like basically everyone else on the team.

You're the one saying things like "he's never ____" which is provably incorrect. Criticise all who are playing badly, not just the players you irrationally hate

what are you talking about

Tatum is "Trying" he is guarding Paul, Gordon....

Who is Irving guarding?  D'antoni?

he is not doing anything on the defensive end. Might as well just place a pilon on the court

[Phantom255x]

Houston's defense isn't great. Our offense is just THAT bad right now (besides Kyrie).

[gouki88]

I'm going to go watch Doc and his Clips put a beating on the Knicks

I’ll trade the clippers pick back to the Clippers for Doc right about now. Might throw Tatum in the deal to sweeten it for the Clippers.

Doc would love AD!

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I’m numb to this team now so whatever happens happens.

I'm getting to be that way, mainly to protect myself.

Idk I have a morbid fascination with looking for all our defensive mistakes..I’m kind of watching this dispassionately right now because I’ve given up on regular season I want to see if they will fix these issues for the playoffs

as bad as this garbage is

it was worse here rebuilding in 2014, 2015 and 2016

2017 ECF

2018 ECF...........

2019? LOL

[ozgod]

Cut it down to 16 could bring it down to 14 let’s see how they go after this timeout

[gouki88]

Mook and Kyrie didn’t communicate on that last possession, Kyrie was with Capela so Mook went to switch and didn’t tell Kyrie who had to run to Paul who drove past him and passed out for a 3

a 15 year old child could tell that that is no way to "close out" on the 3pt line...that was patetic by kyrie

all Kyrie does is switch to the point he tries to guard the easiest situation (player on top of the key waiting for a pass)

He is never involved around the action. Doesn't backpeddle to try to strip the ball, or take a charge or grab an offensive rebound

pure shortcut defense

That must be why he averages 1.6SPG, is top 25 in the league in deflections, is 7th in the league in loose balls recovered and is top 25 in charges drawn per game. All those shortcuts

watch the game

you telling me he is playing inspired exceptional defense tonight??

be real

No, tonight he is playing garbage defence like basically everyone else on the team.

You're the one saying things like "he's never ____" which is provably incorrect. Criticise all who are playing badly, not just the players you irrationally hate

what are you talking about

Tatum is "Trying" he is guarding Paul, Gordon....

Who is Irving guarding?  D'antoni?

he is not doing anything on the defensive end. Might as well just place a pilon on the court

Lol, what? What are you even responding to

[PAOBoston]

Houston's defense isn't great. Our offense is just THAT bad right now (besides Kyrie).

Worst offensive efficiency in the league since 1/1. Think about that for a second. Think of all the teams in the NBA. Then think about this roster. Truly mind boggling.

[ozgod]

I’m numb to this team now so whatever happens happens.

I'm getting to be that way, mainly to protect myself.

Idk I have a morbid fascination with looking for all our defensive mistakes..I’m kind of watching this dispassionately right now because I’ve given up on regular season I want to see if they will fix these issues for the playoffs

as bad as this garbage is

it was worse here rebuilding in 2014, 2015 and 2016

2017 ECF

2018 ECF...........

2019? LOL

don’t forget the mid 90s the Pitino years lol those were horrible

[Chief]

[jpotter33]

Same as usual, our only players with heart 24/7 - Smart and Baynes - trying to get us back in the game.

We have to go back to the two big lineup of Al and Baynes to start. Sit Morris and get bigger, because our identity is too soft starting off as it is.

[nickagneta]

Mook and Kyrie didn’t communicate on that last possession, Kyrie was with Capela so Mook went to switch and didn’t tell Kyrie who had to run to Paul who drove past him and passed out for a 3

a 15 year old child could tell that that is no way to "close out" on the 3pt line...that was patetic by kyrie

all Kyrie does is switch to the point he tries to guard the easiest situation (player on top of the key waiting for a pass)

He is never involved around the action. Doesn't backpeddle to try to strip the ball, or take a charge or grab an offensive rebound

pure shortcut defense

That must be why he averages 1.6SPG, is top 25 in the league in deflections, is 7th in the league in loose balls recovered and is top 25 in charges drawn per game. All those shortcuts

watch the game

you telling me he is playing inspired exceptional defense tonight??

be real

No, tonight he is playing garbage defence like basically everyone else on the team.

You're the one saying things like "he's never ____" which is provably incorrect. Criticise all who are playing badly, not just the players you irrationally hate

what are you talking about

Tatum is "Trying" he is guarding Paul, Gordon....

Who is Irving guarding?  D'antoni?

he is not doing anything on the defensive end. Might as well just place a pilon on the court

Tatum is trying on defense? When? He has been a defensive sieve for over a month.

His lack of defensive effort has hurt my eyes recently.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Cut it down to 16 could bring it down to 14 let’s see how they go after this timeout

lol