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Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024

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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#421 » by FlatearthZorro » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:36 pm

KillahGhostface wrote:
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What the hell are you talking about lol


The possession when Brown shot it with 1 minute and we got a lucky rebound... It's always the same **** bull where Tatum is looking for a shot, why can't we just move the damn ball... It's been the same stuff for 2 years and so dang predictable.


Celtics have gotten great looks in crunch time all season, and guess whose the guy running the offense in those situations.


I wanted to say with 1 second left... typo..
Good assessment:

PLO wrote:Tatum played OK - took advantage of a few mismatches - decent on the defensive end. He is what we thought he was going into the season - a technically very proficient player operating close to his career ceiling as a rookie.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#422 » by KillahGhostface » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:36 pm

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KillahGhostface wrote:Imagine thinking KP has been their best offensive player this season lol. “Easily” at that.

It's still JT. But KP massively changed our offensive dynamic and raised our ceiling on that end. Easily.


Oh you know I agree.

But do people not realize what Tatum does for them offensively lol.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#423 » by KillahGhostface » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:37 pm

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tfribs45 wrote:JB hate here is insannnneeeeee. You guys are crazzzy
With Smart gone only one guy left to direct the irrational venom at. Notice they never have the same energy for anyone else.


Lmao oh yeah.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#424 » by playa-hater » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:37 pm

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FlatearthZorro wrote:I HATE Tatum's ISOs at the end of games... We will win, but Jesus, can we stop doing the same bull in every close game...
Porzingis has been our best offensive player this season, easily.. and I would put the ball in Jrue or White's hands in late game any day... Tatum's ISOs are so annoying.


and for the Billionth time I say it won't change because our coach is a coward. ZERO accountability.


I’ve never seen someone so obsessed blaming the coaching than you lol


I've never seen someone so obsessed with protecting an idiot as you. :D
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#425 » by CelticsPride18 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:37 pm

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FlatearthZorro wrote:
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FlatearthZorro wrote:I HATE Tatum's ISOs at the end of games... We will win, but Jesus, can we stop doing the same bull in every close game...
Porzingis has been our best offensive player this season, easily.. and I would put the ball in Jrue or White's hands in late game any day... Tatum's ISOs are so annoying.


What the hell are you talking about lol


The possession when Brown shot it with 1 minute and we got a lucky rebound... It's always the same **** bull where Tatum is looking for a shot, why can't we just move the damn ball... It's been the same stuff for 2 years and so dang predictable.


lol are you talking about the possession that Jaylen shot with 3 seconds on shot clock
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#426 » by Sweet Serenity » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:37 pm

Celticfan_N_FL wrote:
tfribs45 wrote:JB hate here is insannnneeeeee. You guys are crazzzy
With Smart gone only one guy left to direct the irrational venom at. Notice they never have the same energy for anyone else.


It’s hilarious. I get told by some that Derrick is a better play than Jaylen but those same people are extremely quiet when White has stinkers like tonight.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#427 » by Riverwalk2021 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:37 pm

I mean to Brown’s credit he made a couple of nice plays down the stretch so kudos to him. But his nuthuggers ignore his horrible mental errors. It’s really inexcusable. Some of it laziness and some of it looks like he’s pressing. Mazzulla certainly doesn’t set him up for success having him initiate. That’s just not his game at all. He doesn’t process the game fast enough.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#428 » by ThePigeon » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:39 pm

We won!
I hate Miami so much. They just hack and flop all game so the refs can't whistle for every contact.
Can't watch them.

Just glad we won (and swept them)
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#429 » by Fierce1 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:40 pm

Riverwalk2021 wrote:I mean to Brown’s credit he made a couple of nice plays down the stretch so kudos to him. But his nuthuggers ignore his horrible mental errors. It’s really inexcusable. Some of it laziness and some of it looks like he’s pressing. Mazzulla certainly doesn’t set him up for success having him initiate. That’s just not his game at all. He doesn’t process the game fast enough.

Simply put, JB's brain lags.

It's like he's still on a 2G network when everybody else is already using 5G.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#430 » by Riverwalk2021 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:40 pm

Sweet Serenity wrote:
Celticfan_N_FL wrote:
tfribs45 wrote:JB hate here is insannnneeeeee. You guys are crazzzy
With Smart gone only one guy left to direct the irrational venom at. Notice they never have the same energy for anyone else.


It’s hilarious. I get told by some that Derrick is a better play than Jaylen but those same people are extremely quiet when White has stinkers like tonight.


Different standards. White isn’t a star and plays very smart and consistently brings it on the defensive end. His value to the Celtics is arguably top 3 even when he shoots like today. Shooting stats don’t reflect importance particularly to a team contending for a championship.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#431 » by leper-con » Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:26 pm

Riverwalk2021 wrote:
leper-con wrote:Pritchard has the highest BB IQ on this team or at least tied with Big Al


White and it’s not close.

You are correct I forgot about white , he’s so mistake free thst you forget he’s on the court
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Post#432 » by 31to6 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:51 pm

KillahGhostface wrote:
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Last night was an exception for most of the team lol.


any particular occasion beyond beating with Wiz by 4?


Miami Beach occasion.

But going out partying doesn’t always mean getting obliterated lol, the team likes to hang out.


I like to party
Paul Pierce appreciation society.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#433 » by tfribs45 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:53 pm

Sweet Serenity wrote:
Celticfan_N_FL wrote:
tfribs45 wrote:JB hate here is insannnneeeeee. You guys are crazzzy
With Smart gone only one guy left to direct the irrational venom at. Notice they never have the same energy for anyone else.


It’s hilarious. I get told by some that Derrick is a better play than Jaylen but those same people are extremely quiet when White has stinkers like tonight.




He’s a huge piece to winning banner 18. Agreed,White was a hot mess today and gets a free pass all the time . Jrue hasn’t lived up to the hype yet either. Guess we’ll see who’s ready for the bright lights in the summer!
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#434 » by KillahGhostface » Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:54 pm

tfribs45 wrote:
Sweet Serenity wrote:
Celticfan_N_FL wrote:With Smart gone only one guy left to direct the irrational venom at. Notice they never have the same energy for anyone else.


It’s hilarious. I get told by some that Derrick is a better play than Jaylen but those same people are extremely quiet when White has stinkers like tonight.



He’s a huge piece to winning banner 18. Agreed,White was a hot mess today and gets a free pass all the time . Jrue hasn’t lived up to the hype yet either. Guess we’ll see who’s ready for the bright lights in the summer!


Jrue has been amazing, what lol
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 2:00PM, Sun, Feb. 11, 2024 

Post#435 » by chakdaddy » Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:19 am

FlatearthZorro wrote:I HATE Tatum's ISOs at the end of games... We will win, but Jesus, can we stop doing the same bull in every close game...
Porzingis has been our best offensive player this season, easily.. and I would put the ball in Jrue or White's hands in late game any day... Tatum's ISOs are so annoying.



I hated the Pierce isos for every potential game winner too. I guess the idea is it's a guaranteed decent look, but with so many options then and now, I'd rather move the ball for a great look than settle for good or barely half decent.

Ray should have been pouring in 25 a game for us.

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