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Post by soxfansince67 on May 25, 2024 20:37:55 GMT -5
Mercy rule? Celts playing like they are wearing lead sneakers, Pacers are a chaotic blur.
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Post by cdj on May 25, 2024 20:39:40 GMT -5
embarrassing 2nd quarter
Can’t make a shot and not playing D
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 20:41:03 GMT -5
The differential in effort is palpable. Celtics are walking the ball up the court and holding the ball too long. Pacers are running on even made shots and driving with verve.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 25, 2024 20:44:20 GMT -5
Boston has to dig back into this by playing good defense - that will allow better shots for them. Right now this game is being completely dictated by the Pacers.
How many times have we seen this in the NBA? Star gets injured, the rest of the team rallies.
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 20:45:53 GMT -5
You can’t beat the Pacers’ pace by slowing the game down. You need to match their pace and push the ball on offense.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 25, 2024 20:46:20 GMT -5
Just noticed Celts getting outrebounded 20-12. Gave up 42 pts in the paint - they have 18.
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Post by capesox on May 25, 2024 20:49:22 GMT -5
We need Porzingis, the interior defense is getting wrecked. Pacers are lucky Haliburton didn't play. Nembhart is playing incredible.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on May 25, 2024 20:50:30 GMT -5
I guess Haliburton was the problem for Indiana.
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Post by capesox on May 25, 2024 20:50:51 GMT -5
Just noticed Celts getting outrebounded 20-12. Gave up 42 pts in the paint - they have 18. No defensive boards to get. They aren't missing.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on May 25, 2024 20:55:16 GMT -5
Just noticed Celts getting outrebounded 20-12. Gave up 42 pts in the paint - they have 18. I'm seeing Celtics have only 10 rebounds, 12 assists. Which is comically bad.
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Post by cdj on May 25, 2024 20:58:08 GMT -5
Yeah honestly the fact they’re only down 12 is kind of miraculous. Could see them pulling this out (and in fact I bet them)
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Post by umassgrad2005 on May 25, 2024 21:01:51 GMT -5
The Celtics need to move on offense! They just sit on 3 point watching a guy dribble.
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 21:04:42 GMT -5
White has been pretty bad on both sides of the floor.
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Post by cdj on May 25, 2024 21:05:13 GMT -5
Siakam read the thread
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 21:05:35 GMT -5
The Pacers are pressuring the ball aggressively. Just drive past them, force the help and kick out to a shooter.
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Post by capesox on May 25, 2024 21:07:54 GMT -5
D White getting burned 2 plays in a row. Can't have that from a 2nd all NBA defender.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 25, 2024 21:08:06 GMT -5
Celts seem to have no interest in playing D tonight.
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 21:09:23 GMT -5
White and Holiday just can’t get outplayed by Nembhard and McConnell. Just can’t.
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 21:13:42 GMT -5
There hasn’t been any timely help defense all game even though the Pacers have lots of lineups with sketchy spacing.
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Post by philarhody on May 25, 2024 21:14:30 GMT -5
Oshae’s plus minus is going to set records if Joey Mazz humbles himself and goes small.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 25, 2024 21:15:18 GMT -5
Holiday and White each 1 for 5.
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Post by cdj on May 25, 2024 21:21:12 GMT -5
Might be naive but I think they flipped the switch
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Post by jmei on May 25, 2024 21:24:29 GMT -5
LOL @ Toppin behind the head pass.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 25, 2024 21:24:58 GMT -5
Much better.
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Post by philarhody on May 25, 2024 21:25:32 GMT -5
Joe has to play small against this team. They all need ball screens to win
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