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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Oct 19, 2017 2:49 am

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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Andrew on Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:00 am

Yeah, probably don't try that move outside the NBA.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:33 am

We beat the Bucks by 10-15 if Irving shoots his percentage from last year, and we don't go 11-21 from the line. Irving went 7-25.

Brown was 6-11, I would have liked a couple more opportunities for him down the stretch. Maybe have him come off of a staggered screen to catch and shoot, or catch and drive. However, Irving has that Iverson/Kobe mindset (Which I like) so he will keep shooting.

With all the success I believe Irving will have in green, we will also have pains. I think he will get more comfortable as the season goes on.

I disagree with a few of the calls given to Giannis (Like the clean defense Baynes played when they called him for the foul), but I don't believe that decided the game. It was our inability to hit from the line and Irving's inability to be consistent.

I love the amount of court time Tatum is getting, and Rozier looked awesome out there.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:48 am

Tatum and Brown looked great, especially in the first half.

We need more consistency though, that 3rd quarter was sloppy as all hell. We scored on mostly broken plays. Irving is averaging 20, but he still looks uncomfortable, it's like he can't decide when to defer or when to go into ISO Irving mode. Love seeing Horford grab boards and push the ball down the floor, an underrated ball handler for a big guy.

I like Larkin and Rozier off the bench, they both can put the ball in the basket but also take care of the ball. Both are good floor generals, which helps.

Nice seeing Yabusele hit the mid range J on the pick n pop, even if it was just in garbage time.

Daniel Theis with 11 and 5 in 21 minutes was a nice surprise, he is better than I originally thought. He gives me that Shavlik Randolph feeling, which is great. A smart player on the floor, who hustles on every possession, but also has moments where you go "Wow, this guy has skill". Theis looks like a confident shooter, he doesn't hesitate when he gets a good look at the basket.

Every game I watch Porzingis he plays poorly and looks lost out there. He was fumbling the ball on most catches, and getting bailed by the refs. Hernangomez looked better on the floor.

I am not even going to comment on our defense, because you can't evaluate it based on this game. The Knicks offense is horrible...

Can't wait to see how we do that next 3 games against the Bucks, Heat and Spurs.

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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:14 am

Tatum is a gem.

That's all.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby hova- on Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:23 pm

Theis is really doing well. I did not know what to expect either as he was actually a dominating athletic force in the german BBL but never played a big offensive role.

He is very good at rolling to the rim and most of the time he will as he will try to get the offensive board (which fits very well with guys who like to shoot off the pick like Kyrie).

But he has improved his outside stroke so much that I would love to see him popping out more often as many defenders will just miss out on him.

The best thing about him is his mentality though. Very low ego and a hustle player - not fancy, even after poster dunks he doesn't try to embarras or taunt - perfect role player in the NBA.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:46 am

Agreed on all points about Theis. Much better in the pick n pop game than I thought he would be, very confident player. Love his energy and hustle.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:46 am

Outrebounded the Kings 52 to 26..

Yes I know it was the Kings... but I love it.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Sauru on Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:08 pm

each game that goes by i am happier and happier about the tatum trade
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Andrew on Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:33 pm

Historically speaking, trading the first pick for the third pick has worked out quite well for the Celtics. ;)
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby SoF'nAwesome on Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:12 pm

sauru how do you like Al Horford?
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Sauru on Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:47 pm

SoF'nAwesome wrote:sauru how do you like Al Horford?



i like hortford, i would like him a lot better on a cheaper contract. also i would not lose sleep if they included him in trades
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby SoF'nAwesome on Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:06 pm

Even without Kyrie's shots falling today, they won by 16 damn
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby NovU on Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:22 pm

What early season fluke is this. This team will sink as fast as they got here.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Sauru on Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:31 pm

the celtics are showing why its important to have a good coach instead of just giving the job to your buddy and letting lebron run the show
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby air gordon on Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:37 am

Going to have to watch some Celtics games and their top ranked defense. Only caught the opener
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Andrew on Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:49 pm

Tatum is shooting 52.9% on threes, including 81% on corner threes. Pretty good start, to put it mildly.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:50 am

Tatum has played like a veteran all season, and it's not only because of Brad Stevens and the players around him, it's just who he is. Danny and Brad saw something in him when they worked him out, something they liked about him better than Fultz. Same when they took Jaylen Brown, they liked something about him that just clicked. I think with both of them it's not just that they had tools, but that they were actually great guys, who had the right attitude, who were humble and at the same time confident.

My favorite thing about Tatum and Brown is the excitement they get when they help eachother and teammates out. They are just as happy making a play for someone else as they are for getting points themselves. This team is 9-2 and its because of that unselfishness, that extra pass, the confidence they instill in eachother. Tatum just knows where to be on the floor, and when to attack. We are a smarter team this season than last, not just more talented. Irving, Brown and Tatum are great at picking the right time to attack, or to get the ball to someone else. Tatum reminds me of a young better passing Carmelo Anthony, and that's saying something. The only reason he isn't averaging 20+ points per game is because he is on a contender, a 9-2 squad. Put him on Carmelos team in Denver in 03-04, and he is putting up 20 PPG.

The gang rebounding is so fun to watch. Watching Terry Rozier fly in for boards even when Horford or Theis is already under the hoop, or just to see an opposing team have one person under the basket while we have three... it's so fun to watch. We are working as a team on the offensive and defensive end. Watch Theis off the ball next game, he never shuts up, its awesome. He is constantly pointing, constantly communicating. One play last game where Rozier didn't rotate right and Atlanta got to the hoop (Late in the game), Theis had to make up for his mistake, and he let Rozier know about it immediately. How awesome is it that we have the new guys getting on some of the non-rookies, and them taking it in stride and improving based on it? Its so cool to watch.

Al Horford is playing the best basketball of his career right now, and it's proof that stats don't tell the whole story. He is a complete player at the moment. He has been a one man fastbreak, hitting three's standing still and on the move, slashing and finishing, hitting mid range, hitting in the post. Horford is worth every penny at this point, and I think his game translates well into his mid 30's. I think we have a very good Al Horford for many years to come, and that's really exciting.

My love hate relationship with Marcus Smart has turned into mostly love. His hustle is contagious, his offense has improved, he gets into the opposing players head. He is a very solid rebounder for his size, he looks for his teammates more this season, he's just a lot more fun to watch.

Kyrie Irving has already grown into one of my favorite players in the NBA (ever). There was a video a fan posted of Irving sitting on a bench outside of a restaurant, and they were like "Oh shit it's Kyrie Irving" and they said something like "You are a celebrity man!", and he just said "No I'm not, I'm nothing special, I'm not". The dude just wants to be a regular guy, he's humble. But when he gets out on the court, he is a methodical assassin. He is the exact opposite of a chucker on this team.

This might be my favorite Celtics team ever by Seasons end.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Jeffx on Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:06 am

Sauru wrote:each game that goes by i am happier and happier about the tatum trade


You should also be happy Danny Ainge thought 'outside the box' and hired Brad Stevens.

I thought Ainge was crazy at the time, but dude was right.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby hova- on Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:37 am

As I am watching all the Celtics games now in relive (skipping the first quarter most of the time though) I started to like that team again. I did not like the IT days, cannot really explain why.

One guy who really impresses me is Rozier. Dude is freaking fast and has some really nice finishes. He looks a bit wild and out of control sometimes, but he has great potential in my opnion.

Having Tatum & Brown is awesome. Not sure if they will co-exist for a long time because both have the potential to be star players and will sign loaded contracts after their rookie scales.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:09 am

Rozier has improved so much, I actually think he's one of the better bench PG's in the league. He is under control a lot more now, and his hustle on the boards (over 5 RPG) is amazing. HIs shot has improved, and so has his pace and finishing ability.

Tatum and Brown can literally guard all 5 positions, they are so versatile.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Andrew on Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:36 am

Ainge has made his mistakes here and there, but no GM has a perfect record, especially because there are always going to be circumstances beyond their control, and a certain amount of guesswork. He and his staff do have an eye for talent, though. As a Bulls fan, I'm certainly envious. Ainge and company look past hype, make smart picks and deals, and find some diamonds in the rough. GarPax look past red flags, make terrible deals where they give up way too much, and find assorted animal droppings in that same grass.

How far do you think the Celtics can go this season?
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:40 am

Andrew wrote:Ainge has made his mistakes here and there, but no GM has a perfect record, especially because there are always going to be circumstances beyond their control, and a certain amount of guesswork. He and his staff do have an eye for talent, though. As a Bulls fan, I'm certainly envious. Ainge and company look past hype, make smart picks and deals, and find some diamonds in the rough. GarPax look past red flags, make terrible deals where they give up way too much, and find assorted animal droppings in that same grass.

How far do you think the Celtics can go this season?


I think they can make it out of the East, and put up a fight with GS if they do indeed make the finals. Why? Because we are longer and more athletic this year, we are better defensively and offensively. That is not just being a homer, thats how I feel. I don't see any reason why we cannot beat any other team in the East in a 7 game series.

I just hope we can stay healthy. If we do, I know that Brad will stay the course and our play style will not deviate.

Crossing my fingers that the rest of the guys stay healthy.
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Andrew on Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:43 am

I think that's fair. Do you think Hayward returns at all this year, if they make a deep run? Should he?
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Re: Boston Celtics Thread

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:47 am

Andrew wrote:I think that's fair. Do you think Hayward returns at all this year, if they make a deep run? Should he?


I don't think so. And, I think it's best he doesn't. Coming back not 100% to a team that will still be young next year, that will thrive even more with him in the lineup... just doesn't make sense. Would I like to see him in the lineup come playoff time? No, because our team will have built 82 games of chemistry together, if we are still rolling, i dont want to shake that up come playoff time.

What do you think? How many games do you think the C's win and how do you think they fair as contenders? What are your thoughts on Hayward?
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