Around the NBA (Non-Celtics) 2020-21, Part 1

[playa-hater]

Watching Dallas tonight, anyone see how Dallas was up 18 with 2 minutes to go and Luka on the bench, the announcers stated that Luka's streak of 25 point games will be coming to and end. Sure enough 30 seconds later they insert Luka in a blowout and Boston tomorrow night really?? he immediately shoots a 3, misses, but played to the end.

BTW his defense is so bad. If Boston doesn't attack him tomorrow... I going lose it. Yes even more than normal

[GoCeltics123]

Hayward may've just broke his hand. **** man

[zoyathedestroya]

That escalated quickly. Jazz have perfected pace and space. Push push push. Pass pass pass. Splash! Fun to watch.

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[GoCeltics123]

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[zoyathedestroya]

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He was playing well too. Rozier was quiet in this game. Only 12 pts in 32 mins.

[LarryBirdsFingr]

The Hayward curse is real. Never took the Mormons for spell casters, but whatever someone did to this poor kid...it's powerful lol

[zoyathedestroya]

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It takes commitment and buy-in esp from the stars to play this way consistently. They have two above average passers in Ingles and Conley. Mitchell just grew into one. But everyone is willing to make that extra pass. They don't care who gets to shoot and who gets the points. I'm jealous.

[Triple7]

It's not the same case with Brad.

Casey was fired because the Raptors failed miserably in the playoffs 5 consecutive seasons.

In 2014 it was a 1st round exit under Casey

Same thing happened in 2015, Casey as coach.

In 2016, Raptors made it to the east finals but lost to Lebron and the Cavs, 4-2.

Casey was doing fine until 2017 and 2018.

What happened in 2017 and 2018?

Lebron and the Cavs swept the Raptors both times.

Of course the coach would get fired, the team got swept in 2 consecutive seasons!

We all know it’s not Casey’s fault. It’s just bad timing that Lebron is in the east that time. The raps lack the personnel to defeat the cavs. They juat wanted change. That’s exactly where we are right now. We need change, and a change from Brad’s style and culture. These guys need a leader. Someone that have their backs. Someone that hold players accountable. I have never seen Brad get a tech just to change momentum lol.

The issue with the Celts is simple, Kemba has sucked so far this season in terms of scoring and Marcus Smart has not played in a while.

Tatum is a great player but has kinda plateaued bit in terms of production compared to last year. Brown has taken the step forward to be a #2 or #3 option depending on how you view him.

Thing is, in order for Tatum to carry this Celtic roster, he'd have to be at a Harden, KD level of player.

So essentially you have 2 very good-great players who can give you 40-60 points combined, but after that Kemba is way too inconsistent and the Celtics just don't have a truly reliable starter as Smart hasn't played in a while.

The Celtics either need a 3rd reliable option/starter or for Tatum to hit the KD level essentially.

As for the Casey Raptors, they underperformed compared to their RS records as the playoffs would give the fans anxiety.

for the record, Derozan under Pop is a much better playoff performer than Derozan under Casey.

Casey is an above avg - good coach but cannot get your team to the next level, which is real playoff success.

Exactly what i feel about Stevens. A good coach, but can’t take you to the next level. Especially with an up and coming stars in Jayson and Jaylen. They need a good leader and motivator. Sadly, Stevens ain’t that. Most people have this notion, that he’s great, because of the way he started. and i don’t blame them. I used to feel the same way. I just feel that he regressed as a coach. He should have been a good leader by now, but that’s just not him. He’s just too nice and soft! We don’t need that ****. Nurse would do anything, literally borderline awful, just to give his team a shot every game. I like that in a coach.

[GoCeltics123]

The Wizards have won 5 straight and just beat the Lakers. This is the craziest season ever.

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[Fierce1]

Lebron will burn out.

He's not doing load management and he's trying to win every game playing heavy minutes.

NBA fans should be prepared for the most boring Finals ever!

Sixers vs. Jazz will be the most boring Finals ever.

[Triple7]

Lebron will burn out.

He's not doing load management and he's trying to win every game playing heavy minutes.

NBA fans should be prepared for the most boring Finals ever!

Sixers vs. Jazz will be the most boring Finals ever.

The nba won’t allow that!

[Fierce1]

Lebron will burn out.

He's not doing load management and he's trying to win every game playing heavy minutes.

NBA fans should be prepared for the most boring Finals ever!

Sixers vs. Jazz will be the most boring Finals ever.

The nba won’t allow that!

I don't think the NBA is rigged.

The ratings of the NBA Finals last season would've gone through the roof if it was Celtics vs. Lakers.

[Triple7]

Lebron will burn out.

He's not doing load management and he's trying to win every game playing heavy minutes.

NBA fans should be prepared for the most boring Finals ever!

Sixers vs. Jazz will be the most boring Finals ever.

The nba won’t allow that!

I don't think the NBA is rigged.

The ratings of the NBA Finals last season would've gone through the roof if it was Celtics vs. Lakers.

Well i don’t think either. Yup i agree the celtics vs lakers would have been an epic finals. I’m pretty sure one of the Nets, Clips and Lakers would be in the finals. The ratings won’t be as bad.

[Fierce1]

Well i don’t think either. Yup i agree the celtics vs lakers would have been an epic finals. I’m pretty sure one of the Nets, Clips and Lakers would be in the finals. The ratings won’t be as bad.

You have to give the Sixers and Jazz credit, they made the right moves in the off-season.

Unless Embiid is not 100%, even the Nets won't be able to beat the Sixers.

The Nets are just too soft on defense.

Utah basically has the same team from last season.
But they're playing much better now because they have good chemistry.
The Jazz players know their roles.

[Triple7]

Well i don’t think either. Yup i agree the celtics vs lakers would have been an epic finals. I’m pretty sure one of the Nets, Clips and Lakers would be in the finals. The ratings won’t be as bad.

You have to give the Sixers and Jazz credit, they made the right moves in the off-season.

Unless Embiid is not 100%, even the Nets won't be able to beat the Sixers.

The Nets are just too soft on defense.

Utah basically has the same team from last season.
But they're playing much better now because they have good chemistry.
The Jazz players know their roles.

I’ll disagree with you there. I think the Nets could outscore any team if healthy. It’s not like they are really that awful defensively. They just need two of the three to get hot, and they are unbeatable. Plus those guys have experience. Simmons is still a liability on offense at close games.

[Fierce1]

Well i don’t think either. Yup i agree the celtics vs lakers would have been an epic finals. I’m pretty sure one of the Nets, Clips and Lakers would be in the finals. The ratings won’t be as bad.

You have to give the Sixers and Jazz credit, they made the right moves in the off-season.

Unless Embiid is not 100%, even the Nets won't be able to beat the Sixers.

The Nets are just too soft on defense.

Utah basically has the same team from last season.
But they're playing much better now because they have good chemistry.
The Jazz players know their roles.

I’ll disagree with you there. I think the Nets could outscore any team if healthy. It’s not like they are really that awful defensively. They just need two of the three to get hot, and they are unbeatable. Plus those guys have experience. Simmons is still a liability on offense at close games.

We'll see.

The Nets are that awful defensively.

They're just 25th in defensive rating.

And the Nets give up 117 points per game, that's 28th in the league.

[Triple7]

You have to give the Sixers and Jazz credit, they made the right moves in the off-season.

Unless Embiid is not 100%, even the Nets won't be able to beat the Sixers.

The Nets are just too soft on defense.

Utah basically has the same team from last season.
But they're playing much better now because they have good chemistry.
The Jazz players know their roles.

I’ll disagree with you there. I think the Nets could outscore any team if healthy. It’s not like they are really that awful defensively. They just need two of the three to get hot, and they are unbeatable. Plus those guys have experience. Simmons is still a liability on offense at close games.

We'll see.

The Nets are that awful defensively.

They're just 25th in defensive rating.

And the Nets give up 117 points per game, that's 28th in the league.

Let’s see after they have their full roster. Plus i don’t think they are done improving their roster. They are still an attractive landing spot for ring chasers.

[Triple7]

Lakers have waived Quinn Cook, opening 2 spots.

[TheOGJabroni]

Lakers have waived Quinn Cook, opening 2 spots.

I wonder what they're up to because Cook seems like a teammate favorite. I would take him as a third string PG over Teague right now. He can't be worse and I feel like he could be a great locker room, chemistry guy. Worth a shot, right?

[Bleeding Green]

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It takes commitment and buy-in esp from the stars to play this way consistently. They have two above average passers in Ingles and Conley. Mitchell just grew into one. But everyone is willing to make that extra pass. They don't care who gets to shoot and who gets the points. I'm jealous.

I don't know what is preventing the Celtics from playing like this.