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Post by philarhody on Nov 17, 2024 20:21:45 GMT -5
I would prefer that Tatum misses the contested step back against Toronto than think it’s a viable option in late Spring. This team is way too loaded for him to still be taking that shot.
The Celtics are on pace for about 64 wins and it’s kinda ugly. And that part is fine. Because as long as they can change gears in May I really don’t care.
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Post by capesox on Nov 18, 2024 14:48:08 GMT -5
I'm taking a different thought process on the Tatum last shot winner. I think it could boost his confidence in those situations (he needed it badly). With the added confidence, maybe he will be more willing to take it to the basket then settle for contested 3s which seem like what he always does in those situations. Even if he does take a hard shot, got to think he will have some success to lean on rather than all the misses he has had past 3 years.
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 18, 2024 15:15:10 GMT -5
I would prefer that Tatum misses the contested step back against Toronto than think it’s a viable option in late Spring. This team is way too loaded for him to still be taking that shot. The Celtics are on pace for about 64 wins and it’s kinda ugly. And that part is fine. Because as long as they can change gears in May I really don’t care. I don't think anything about this season has been even remotely to "kinda ugly". Second best offense in the league behind only the Cavs who are going berserk, the defense has been a bit of an issue but it's still safely a top 10 unit. That's without The Porzingod who elevates this team from "best in league" to "in the conversation for best of all time". I know expectations are sky high, but come on friend lol. |
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 19:32:01 GMT -5
Q was TERRIBLE in the first quarter and then made a fantastic play at the buzzer out of sheer instinct. Wish he would trust his game more, he got some moves!
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 19:51:06 GMT -5
Whew what a block by Horford and a f*ck you 3 by Tatum. Great game thus far, the team looks very engaged.
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Post by Montana Lemonious-Craig on Nov 19, 2024 19:59:21 GMT -5
Turns out these guys are pretty good at defense and rebounding
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Post by capesox on Nov 19, 2024 20:04:37 GMT -5
Best 1st half of the season that I've seen. Looking very impressive.
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 20:35:15 GMT -5
That’s an extremely obvious foul by Mobley.
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 20:43:30 GMT -5
Q getting absolutely abused, get either Tillman or Kornet in there for the rest of the non-Al minutes.
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Post by philarhody on Nov 19, 2024 20:45:32 GMT -5
Celtics are shooting over 50% from three and are only up 5. This is not sustainable.
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Post by capesox on Nov 19, 2024 20:47:24 GMT -5
Queta not looking good at all, they are exploiting him continuously. Rough last 8 minutes of 3rd. Need to toughen up on defense again.
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Post by cdj on Nov 19, 2024 20:53:41 GMT -5
That’s an extremely obvious foul by Mobley. Brothers gonna Brothers |
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Post by cdj on Nov 19, 2024 20:55:51 GMT -5
Cooking Queta
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 21:00:58 GMT -5
Al Horford holy f*cking sh*t!
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Post by cdj on Nov 19, 2024 21:05:38 GMT -5
HOW DO YOU NOT CALL THAT??? Tatum hacked on the rebound. This has been despicable officiating
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Post by capesox on Nov 19, 2024 21:10:43 GMT -5
I'm not a blame the refs guy very often, but the calls have been brutally in favor of the Cavs in the 2nd half.
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Post by cdj on Nov 19, 2024 21:13:18 GMT -5
It’s classic Tony brothers
He just made a call where physics would have to be defied for it to be accurate, he was also making the Cavs ball signal while it was still live. Total hack, has something personal going on with Tatum
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Post by cdj on Nov 19, 2024 21:21:16 GMT -5
Celtics are shooting over 50% from three and are only up 5. This is not sustainable. Cleveland is an exceptionally bad team guarding the perimeter lately-I think I just heard 3 straight teams hit over 20 3’s against them |
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 21:24:43 GMT -5
Cavs are really good and all, but honestly the game was only close due to some REALLY atrocious calls.
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Post by benogliviesbrother on Nov 19, 2024 21:44:42 GMT -5
High energy fun game. Deserved win.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Nov 19, 2024 21:46:11 GMT -5
Loved it! Defeated the undefeated.
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Post by philarhody on Nov 19, 2024 21:57:35 GMT -5
Sheesh. This is the first game of the year where I am a bit concerned. I think the Cavs were the better team tonight. Even with Cleveland playing two bigs and two mediocre defenders in the backcourt, narrowly winning when you shoot 54% from 3 AND win the rebound margin is not good.
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Post by philarhody on Nov 19, 2024 21:59:17 GMT -5
Celtics are shooting over 50% from three and are only up 5. This is not sustainable. Cleveland is an exceptionally bad team guarding the perimeter lately-I think I just heard 3 straight teams hit over 20 3’s against them This is likely true. They do play two bigs (and two undersized guards) in heavy rotation together. However, they killed Boston in the paint tonight. If you’re Cleveland, eating in the paint feels more sustainable than Boston shooting 54% from three. |
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Post by cdj on Nov 19, 2024 22:26:11 GMT -5
Cleveland is an exceptionally bad team guarding the perimeter lately-I think I just heard 3 straight teams hit over 20 3’s against them This is likely true. They do play two bigs (and two undersized guards) in heavy rotation together. However, they killed Boston in the paint tonight. If you’re Cleveland, eating in the paint feels more sustainable than Boston shooting 54% from three. Adding Porzingis against them should be a death sentence for Cleveland, they won’t be able to hang with us |
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Post by Don Caballero on Nov 19, 2024 22:43:47 GMT -5
Sheesh. This is the first game of the year where I am a bit concerned. I think the Cavs were the better team tonight. Even with Cleveland playing two bigs and two mediocre defenders in the backcourt, narrowly winning when you shoot 54% from 3 AND win the rebound margin is not good. They led by 21 points and pretty much every made 3 was a great look. At this point this has to be bait. |
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