Game Thread – Celtics @ Timberwolves – Thurs. 7:30PM, Jan. 2, 2025

[Parliament10]

Wolves really got confused when the Cs went to that zone defense.

Joe needs to be ready for them, in the 2nd Half. They'll adjust.
Keep them on their toes.

[Fierce1]

Game's not over.

Cs need to keep up the intensity the whole 2nd half.

[NYCelticsfan136]

The amount of 3s this team takes is insane. They didn’t hit them in the first quarter. They did in the second. 7 for 12 in the second quarter. I expect them to keep shooting them. Hope they make them in the second half.

So now you're backtracking.

Nope still take too many 3s . 31 of their 47 shots lol. Can they keep making them? We shall see.

[Parliament10]

Hason Ward, with a Double-Double, in only 3 Qtrs, for Maine Celtics.

[Shak_Celts]

JT tripdub watch. C's with 17 assists on 23 FGs. Better closeouts and not fouling worked. Joe was right again. Also forced 9 TOs in that half while we only had 3 of our own. More of the same please.

Joe has made on the spot changes, even last season, most of it I didn’t notice til after he said it. I was like, you sure did!! This was noticeable. Joe always saying, “I’m a champ, get on my level!”

[Fierce1]

Cs did a better job on the boards in the 2nd qtr.

If Cs don't give up offensive rebounds, this should be a Celtics win.

[Shak_Celts]

Hason Ward, with a Double-Double, in only 3 Qtrs, for Maine Celtics.

I have enjoyed watching him.

[Parliament10]

Hason Ward, with a Double-Double, in only 3 Qtrs, for Maine Celtics.

I have enjoyed watching him.

I hope they give him a Two-Way this year, if we move someone.

[Fencer reregistered]

JT tripdub watch. C's with 17 assists on 23 FGs. Better closeouts and not fouling worked. Joe was right again. Also forced 9 TOs in that half while we only had 3 of our own. More of the same please.

12/5/5 is indeed half a triple double.

Also, JT at or tied for the team lead in all three categories. Steals as well.

[bucknersrevenge]

Got 10 more shots than them and they got 7 more turnovers. When we win those 2 stats it's very hard to beat us.

[Shak_Celts]

Am I the only one who is upset that more players don’t constantly put out videos of their off court training and things? This is the day and age of social media, if it has to do with basketball I need to see it! I want all the behind the scene preparation! I don’t want to see the few off-season videos, give me what I want, every day stuff! You aren’t giving away any secrets, the real defenders study your game film, they already know what you like to do and how you do it! I would pay good money!

[ConstableGeneva]

Horford needs to challenge Randle. Trust the help behind you.

[bucknersrevenge]

So good to have Jrue back healthy

[Shak_Celts]

Oohh weeeeee

[Shak_Celts]

That talking hasn’t worked out so well for ant

[doogie_hauser]

Now that is defence efforts I want to see for thr test of the season boys

[doogie_hauser]

I love Al but wish he would stop chucking up so many 3

[ConstableGeneva]

1/18 from 3 from Horford. Just means he's gonna go 30/30 soon.

[doogie_hauser]

Need to start attacking the Wolves in the paint, start driving more

[Fierce1]

Offensive rebounds leading to Wolves points.