Game Thread – Celtics (41-28) @ Warriors (46-22) – 10:00PM, Wed, March 16, 2022

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If Jackie Moon suits up we could be in trouble…

[steefP2]

If Jackie Moon suits up we could be in trouble…

Sign coffee black to a 10 day

[zoyathedestroya]

Latest Injury Report:
Nesmith OUT for Boston. Ryan, Thomas, and Kornet on G-League assignment.
Iguodala, Wiseman, and Payton II OUT for Dubs. Wiggins is QUESTIONABLE.

[1st banana]

We play the warriors tough usually I feel optimistic about this game. Draymond does really bring them to another level tho he’s a magnificent passer.

Their shooting is what really worries me obviously not just klay and Steph but Poole as well. We’re gonna need to shoot decent and take advantage of the Tatum traps.

[bisme37]

[BrianFitz]

BIG GAME OBVIOUSLY.

GET THE MO BACK & spike STEPH’S pre game water with a sedative.
Klay is starting to ball again & Draymond is back - uggh.

Rejoin the first team All NBA Jayson.
Wake the **** up, Jaylen.
Start shooting & MAKING, Derrick.
Take care of the ball, Marcus.
Keep being solid as ****, Al & Rob.
Refind your shot, Grant - he has missed everything for multiple games in a row.

And, for goodness sake, Truth, lose the 25-30 pounds you have gained.
You are the Truth - not a blimp headed for Type 2 DM & dyslipidemia.

All Pierce needs to do is stand next to Antoine Walker ... anyone looks svelte by comparison.

[BrianFitz]

On the road against the warriors with klay, steph and curry all back and all playing well. We've got to be clear underdogs in this one. We haven't had one of these games in awhile - where we're not supposed to win. Maybe we'll lose and it'll just be on to the next one (because we're not supposed to beat these guys anyways) or maybe our guys will relish the underdog role, they'll bring out their best game to try and beat the best, they'll put a great game plan together and somehow come out with the win.

We'll see. I'm just hoping for a good game with no injuries..

We've got an extra day top prepare for these guys so who knows. And sometimes we play our best basketball when we're playing a contender.

The way the warriors space the floor, move the ball really quickly and can hit 3's. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see Pritchard in this game - or if we do, we'll see very little of him. He was running around like a chicken with his head cut off in the mavs game trying to keep up with the mavs spacing and quick passes out on the perimeter, which led to open 3's being made. If Nesmith is healthy, perhaps he gets some mins in this game cause we know he can fly around on defense and get out on those shooters better with his speed, athleticism, size and length..

I'm really starting to sour on Pritchard. It's not even his defense at much - although I agree its lacking. But it's tough when a point guard can literally NEVER break his man down and get something going to the basket. Way more often than not all he's doing is swinging the ball, pointlessly, around the perimeter.

His 3 ball is money of course, but he needs to be pretty open to get his shot off. I had been hoping for more of a point guard role from him, instead of just a spot up shooter. Of course theres still time for him, but we'll see.

[BrianFitz]

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This sounds made up. And yet we know it isn't. Also shows how important Draymond is to what they do and how much he makes Curry's life easier.

It’s so cool to watch, they ALWAYS know where the other one is going to be.

They are so fun to watch. And that team truly seems to be a brotherhood.

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[Curmudgeon]

For the Celtics to beat good teams, particularly on the road, the guys with the highest usage have to take care of the ball. If they keep their team turnovers to under 10 they have a good chance of beating anybody.

[zoyathedestroya]

Cs are just 8-22 when opponents score 108+ (33-6 otherwise). Just 9-22 when they shoot 44%+ (32-6 otherwise).

Defense is our identity. Defense will have to win this for us. We engage in a shootout, our chances become slimmer.

EDIT: It will help if Tatum goes off for 82 points.

[Feed Your Head]

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[Feed Your Head]

Just need to keep it close in those 24 minutes, easier said than done lol.

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WIN DAMMIT

[3pt %]

Losing sucks but its great to watch really competitive games against the best teams. I gotta admit, I love watching the warriors when they have the rock flying around. Massive night for Curry and Klay but a boston win please.

[zoyathedestroya]

Pretty good finish in BKN. Doncic hits fadeaway for 2-pt lead. KD hits three before double comes lol.

[Shak_Celts]

haha that was a fun ending.

[zoyathedestroya]

Holy ****. Dinwiddie another game-winner.

Porzingis trade working out lmao.

[bisme37]

Fun ending to Mavs-Nets and glad it didn't go to OT haha. Mavs are really good at mucking the game up and then making huge shots at the end.

Enjoy the big game everyone.

GO C'S LET'S GET THIS WIN!

[Shak_Celts]

"YOU HAVE TO FIGHT TO REACH YOUR DREAM. YOU HAVE TO SACRIFICE AND WORK HARD FOR IT." WE ARE CELTICS!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!