NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #121 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:28 pm

SmartWentCrazy wrote:The fact that Kemba’s knee is still **** after resting him all year tells me all I need to know. Get whoever you can. He’s cooked.

Horford. Love. Whomever. Anything is a step up.

He's literally a part-time player and he can't stay healthy. His knee is junk and he's done as a player.

Hopefully he opts out after next season.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #122 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:29 pm

SmartWentCrazy wrote:The fact that Kemba’s knee is still **** after resting him all year tells me all I need to know. Get whoever you can. He’s cooked.

Horford. Love. Whomever. Anything is a step up.

I wonder if the LA teams would take a chance on him if they lost their first round series.

Post #123 » by **Froob** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:32 pm

At this point, is Kemba even a loss? At least Pritchard won’t do anything that kills us. He’ll take 3s and defend.

We are better off with a combo of Smart or Pritchard if Kemba plays like he did games 1-3.

Tyakack · Post #124 » by **Tyakack** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:38 pm

Froob wrote:At this point, is Kemba even a loss? At least Pritchard won’t do anything that kills us. He’ll take 3s and defend.

We are better off with a combo of Smart or Pritchard if Kemba plays like he did games 1-3.

Honestly, you're right. I really like Kemba. So it sucks, that he sucks.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #125 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:38 pm

Froob wrote:At this point, is Kemba even a loss? At least Pritchard won’t do anything that kills us. He’ll take 3s and defend.

We are better off with a combo of Smart or Pritchard if Kemba plays like he did games 1-3.

Kemba is still a guy that teams respect offensively. Game 2, Durant was on him when JT was benched. Him not being out there means Fournier gets more defensive attention and ofc Jayson is just going to be tripled team... If Pritchard hits his shots it would help a lot.. But without Brown, we need all the help we can get so I can't see how missing Kemba is a good thing.
Wouldn't surprise me to see Semi starting btw..

Bar Fight · Post #126 » by **Bar Fight** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:42 pm

Down three starters against the Nets lol. The basketball gods said **** the Boston Celtics this year

Green89 · Post #127 » by **Green89** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:47 pm

BRUNiNHO91 wrote:
Froob wrote:At this point, is Kemba even a loss? At least Pritchard won’t do anything that kills us. He’ll take 3s and defend.

We are better off with a combo of Smart or Pritchard if Kemba plays like he did games 1-3.

Kemba is still a guy that teams respect offensively. Game 2, Durant was on him when JT was benched. Him not being out there means Fournier gets more defensive attention and ofc Jayson is just going to be tripled team... If Pritchard hits his shots it would help a lot.. But without Brown, we need all the help we can get so I can't see how missing Kemba is a good thing.
Wouldn't surprise me to see Semi starting btw..

Pencil in the L if Semi even plays, never mind starts. Cannot have his offensive shortcomings on the floor at any time. Defenders will leave him open all game, and double Tatum or anyone else. Jabari should play over Semi.

truth18 · Post #128 » by **truth18** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:47 pm

Bar Fight wrote:Down three starters against the Nets lol. The basketball gods said **** the Boston Celtics this year

Bro the basketball gods killed the homies Reggie and Len. We've been through worse. Time to leave it all on the court. **** a basketball God. BLOOD.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #129 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:49 pm

Bar Fight wrote:Down three starters against the Nets lol. The basketball gods said **** the Boston Celtics this year

Would make for a pretty impressive win if we could get one under these circumstances though.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #130 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:51 pm

Green89 wrote:
BRUNiNHO91 wrote:
Froob wrote:At this point, is Kemba even a loss? At least Pritchard won’t do anything that kills us. He’ll take 3s and defend.

We are better off with a combo of Smart or Pritchard if Kemba plays like he did games 1-3.

Kemba is still a guy that teams respect offensively. Game 2, Durant was on him when JT was benched. Him not being out there means Fournier gets more defensive attention and ofc Jayson is just going to be tripled team... If Pritchard hits his shots it would help a lot.. But without Brown, we need all the help we can get so I can't see how missing Kemba is a good thing.
Wouldn't surprise me to see Semi starting btw..

Pencil in the L if Semi even plays, never mind starts. Cannot have his offensive shortcomings on the floor at any time. Defenders will leave him open all game, and double Tatum or anyone else. Jabari should play over Semi.

Would be a very Brad Stevens move to start the vet sharpshooter, 3 and D guy over the young guns though.

truth18 · Post #131 » by **truth18** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:55 pm

Making Harris iso and thus suck was surprisingly key to winning the last game. Absolutely cannot let that dude get shots in the normal flow of their offense. He will always make those.

Slax · Post #132 » by **Slax** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:56 pm

Bar Fight wrote:Down three starters against the Nets lol. The basketball gods said **** the Boston Celtics this year

The basketball gods are fine, just taking a few blood sacrifices along our championship run. By the time we reach the finals against the Jazz, Tatum will have a glass eye and Fournier will be hopping around on one leg, but we're still going to win. 8-)

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #133 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun May 30, 2021 9:57 pm

truth18 wrote:Making Harris iso and thus suck was surprisingly key to winning the last game. Absolutely cannot let that dude get shots in the normal flow of their offense. He will always make those.

100% bro. Most important guy to not let loose.

Ben-N1ce · Post #134 » by **Ben-N1ce** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:02 pm

Kemba rested so much in the regular season that all we get is his smile in the playoffs. Good stuff.

Setshot33 · Post #135 » by **Setshot33** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:03 pm

I remember when Bird played with a bad back,McHale with a broken foot and Parish taped up an ankle and played...because:Playoffs.

Today's players? Can't be bothered to play......

Slax · Post #136 » by **Slax** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:05 pm

Setshot33 wrote:I remember when Bird played with a bad back,McHale with a broken foot and Parish taped up an ankle and played...because:Playoffs.

Today's players? Can't be bothered to play......

IT did and he shouldn't have

Post #137 » by **Parliament10** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:05 pm

Read on Twitter

Fierce1 · Post #138 » by **Fierce1** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:06 pm

Kemba out means better defense and less turnovers.

GoGreen · Post #139 » by **GoGreen** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:06 pm

Don't know what to expect with this game. NOT getting my hopes up since I've seen too many great performances follow up with a let down. Just happy this wasn't a sweep.

Celts17Pride · Post #140 » by **Celts17Pride** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:06 pm

Setshot33 wrote:I remember when Bird played with a bad back,McHale with a broken foot and Parish taped up an ankle and played...because:Playoffs.

Today's players? Can't be bothered to play......

35 million reasons to say the heck with it