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playa-hater wrote:Fierce1 wrote:Caruso will not be playing in the last 5 minutes because it will be White and Jrue.
Unless you guys want a lineup of Tatum at Center, Brown at PF, White, Jrue, and Caruso to finish games?
Maybe not much, but Caruso will play a bigger bulk of minutes. I see closer to 25 minutes. Don't think PP gets anywhere near that in the playoffs.
Hal14 wrote:Woah. Kispert just dropped 26 tonight off the bench vs Miami.
And it's not like it was a wild 140-133 in overtime type of game either. The wizards only scored 102 points..
His 6 threes and 4 FGs from 2..6/14 from 3 but 1 of the misses was a desperation heave at the end of the game in the closing seconds when the wizards were down by 8.
He also had 4 rebs, 2 assists, 0 turnovers.
2:42 damn, look at the range on this 3
8:02 shows some good strength and athleticism as he takes it strong to the basket and throws down the dunk
8:10 has the ball top of key beyond the 3 pt line. Takes his man off the dribble, goes to the hole, hits a floater in the lane over 2 defenders
8:18 gets the ball on the break at the wing. Doesn't settle for the 3. Takes it strong to the bucket, makes the layup, and-1
8:28 catches it on the run, on the wing - takes it strong to the basket, hits the floaters in the lane, shows soft touch. Dude is on fire
His defense looks passable in this vid, too. Like 3 times where MIA ran PnR or iso at him. Only scored on 1 of them and that play (Kispert a little late to close out on a shooter) was perhaps Poole's fault as the 2 of them seemed to be mixed up about whether they were switching the screen. There was also a play where Butler tried to score on Kispert but was unsuccessful, losing the ball out of bounds. If he can hold up ok defending Jimmy, that's certainly a plus.
You know what to do, Brad. Just give Washington some of those 2nd rounders we have stocked up..
Send picks (and Svi?) for Kispert! He just had the best game of his career and he's only 24 - still getting better..has experience playing with KP that will help make the transition to Boston smoother.
hugepatsfan wrote:Just because we have the best record in the NBA doesn't mean there isn't clear opportunity to upgrade. Our starting 5 is obviously terrific. Horford is probably the best backup big man in the NBA. That's all rock solid.
Pritchard was played off the court at times last time he was in the playoff rotation. And yeah, maybe a more consistent role will help make him better on offense/shooting. But he was played off the court because he was too small to defend ISOs. He hasn't grown since then. You can't pencil Pritchard in for all rounds. There will be matchups he's not useful for.
Kornet has given some fine regular season minutes but regular season vs. postseason basketball is an entirely different game for centers. Many guys who play well in the regular season get glued to the bench in the playoffs and Kornet is pretty obviously in that group.
Brissett is given good energy but another guy whose game doesn't profile well for a playoff rotation.
Hauser on paper is everything you could want in a 7th/8th man. Shooter and passable defender. But still unproven.
We have a clear and definite opening for someone in the 7th/8th/9th spot of the playoff rotation. Not saying we could never get by with what we have, but it's a very clear area we could improve. And with a TPE, some minimum salary fodder to trade and picks we should definitely be turning over every stone. Not saying we get a stud but I find it hard to believe there isn't a reasonable deal out there that nets us something useful, even if not game-changing.
Celts17Pride wrote:
Hal14 wrote:Celtics are:
-28th in FGA between 0-3 feet from the basket
-27th in FGA between 3-10 feet from the basket
-27th in FGA that are layups
-6th in FGA that are dunks
-19th in FTr
-27th in drives per game (since December 1)
-1st (by a MILE) in 3Pr
Whoever we get, let's try to get someone who can score closer to the basket and isn't so reliant on the 3 ball (3's are good but let's not rely on them too much b/c those shots are more hit or miss, more fickle)
flintsky21 wrote:Hal14 wrote:Celtics are:
-28th in FGA between 0-3 feet from the basket
-27th in FGA between 3-10 feet from the basket
-27th in FGA that are layups
-6th in FGA that are dunks
-19th in FTr
-27th in drives per game (since December 1)
-1st (by a MILE) in 3Pr
Whoever we get, let's try to get someone who can score closer to the basket and isn't so reliant on the 3 ball (3's are good but let's not rely on them too much b/c those shots are more hit or miss, more fickle)
If Golden State did it, why can't we?
(Just don't tell Joe we don't happen to have the 2 best shooters of all time.)
CelticFaninLBC wrote:flintsky21 wrote:Hal14 wrote:Celtics are:
-28th in FGA between 0-3 feet from the basket
-27th in FGA between 3-10 feet from the basket
-27th in FGA that are layups
-6th in FGA that are dunks
-19th in FTr
-27th in drives per game (since December 1)
-1st (by a MILE) in 3Pr
Whoever we get, let's try to get someone who can score closer to the basket and isn't so reliant on the 3 ball (3's are good but let's not rely on them too much b/c those shots are more hit or miss, more fickle)
If Golden State did it, why can't we?
(Just don't tell Joe we don't happen to have the 2 best shooters of all time.)
Yeah, not a winning formula for the playoffs unless your stars are very good three point shooters, which Tatum and Brown aren't.
Hal14 wrote:Celts17Pride wrote:
Interesting.
Seems like Danny isn't tanking anymore. Seems like he's trying to win now.
-Traded for John Collins
-Made an aggressive offer for Jrue Holiday. Reports said the Jazz were the 2nd closest team (after Boston of course) to landing Jrue
-Now making offer for Mikal Bridges
Seems like they probably won't want to move Fontecchio (who's been starting for them for awhile now)..unless it's part of a package that gets them Mikal..
BK_2020 wrote:CelticFaninLBC wrote:flintsky21 wrote:If Golden State did it, why can't we?
(Just don't tell Joe we don't happen to have the 2 best shooters of all time.)
Yeah, not a winning formula for the playoffs unless your stars are very good three point shooters, which Tatum and Brown aren't.
You know what else Brown isn't good at? Driving to the hoop and getting fouled.
leper-con wrote:Kevin Love would be a great pick up, any chance Miami deals him to us?
Celts17Pride wrote:
