Celts Still Caven't Found What They're Looking For! Game 2 Loss vs CLE 5/9 (Tied 1-1)

[Fierce1]

Just look at the 3 games before this game.

The last 3 games, we saw a great Derrick White.

Look at what happened to the Celtics in this game when White was not great.

The Celtics are on another level if White plays great.

White is a role player. If JT showed up in the 2nd half, like what donovan did, then it wouln’t have mattered if Dwhite played bad.

That's debatable.

But you and a lot of fans here followed the Celtics the whole regular season, right?

Didn't we see the Cs struggle or lose when White was out or did not play well?

Just look at that Boston at Denver game where the Cs ended up losing.

White was not good in that game.

Since Joe took over, White has been given a bigger role and the Jays rely on White to make shots when they're doubled.

This Celtic offense is more focused on team ball than the my turn, your turn offense that the Celtic fans wanted to abolish in the past.

This brand of basketball got the Celtics 64 wins in the regular season.

We just need to let this play out.

Even you said the Cs will beat Ant Man in 6 games in the finals.

[Fierce1]

It doesn’t help matters when we have a guy who should be coaching a mid-major college basketball team in control of a team that should be the favorites to win it all. Absolute insanity.

Blame Brad because he was the one who picked Joe.

You doubting the Executive of the Year?

[ThePigeon]

Soft mental midgets with a clueless coach
IF we get to the finals (big if) we will be swept by either OKC, MIN or Denver
We don't have the mental capacity to beat them even once
This embarrassment should not happen to a contender. It happened to the Cs TWICE. And against depleted teams

Same crap every year. Some adversity, some physical play, 3 ball is not falling or taken out and we crumble. For F***** 6 years now. No growth whatsoever

It is time to WAKE UP

[Fierce1]

Soft mental midgets with a clueless coach
IF we get to the finals (big if) we will be swept by either OKC, MIN or Denver
We don't have the mental capacity to beat them even once
This embarrassment should not happen to a contender. It happened to the Cs TWICE. And against depleted teams

Same crap every year. Some adversity, some physical play, 3 ball is not falling or taken out and we crumble. For F***** 6 years now. No growth whatsoever

It is time to WAKE UP

If they're soft mental midgets with a clueless coach, they're not even getting to the finals.

That's a guarantee!

[Triple7]

Soft mental midgets with a clueless coach
IF we get to the finals (big if) we will be swept by either OKC, MIN or Denver
We don't have the mental capacity to beat them even once
This embarrassment should not happen to a contender. It happened to the Cs TWICE. And against depleted teams

Same crap every year. Some adversity, some physical play, 3 ball is not falling or taken out and we crumble. For F***** 6 years now. No growth whatsoever

It is time to WAKE UP

If they're soft mental midgets with a clueless coach, they're not even getting to the finals.

That's a guarantee!

Who knows. The east is weak riddled with injuries.

[Fierce1]

Soft mental midgets with a clueless coach
IF we get to the finals (big if) we will be swept by either OKC, MIN or Denver
We don't have the mental capacity to beat them even once
This embarrassment should not happen to a contender. It happened to the Cs TWICE. And against depleted teams

Same crap every year. Some adversity, some physical play, 3 ball is not falling or taken out and we crumble. For F***** 6 years now. No growth whatsoever

It is time to WAKE UP

If they're soft mental midgets with a clueless coach, they're not even getting to the finals.

That's a guarantee!

Who knows. The east is weak riddled with injuries.

I know you're watching the Knicks series, no way the Knicks will lose to mental midgets coached by a clueless coach.

The Knicks already won multiple clutch games.

Anything soft will not get past NY.

[Triple7]

Edwards is without doubt more aggressive than JT, but he also has many inefficient poor decision games too. Right now he's having the best run of his career which is impressive. The point is despite this, he hasn't owned every game these playoffs and has had more consistent support from his team mates. Additionally, he's been doing it against the 8th and 13th ranked defense in the RS. We have played the 5th and now 6th.

You won't get argument from me in wanting JT to improve his efficiency and have better consistency in mental focus throughout each game, but he was far from the biggest issue tonight.

To me it starts with him. He’s playing like a 3rd option right now. Antman is punking the defending champs. He’s definitely several levels ahead of JT this playoffs. It doesn’t help that our offensive system is flawed. Maybe more now since porzingis is out. The wloves offense takes advantage of their heigth and length. We even turned Jrue into a 3pt chuckster lol

Edwards is succeeding in his method right now but has not come under the years of scrutiny JT has of how to defend him in the playoffs. The entire league have years of video and experience about every single one of our players flaws because we have been good for so long, yet our players have to date found a way to improve despite this. JT has been there and done that like Edwards in dominating playoff games.

Wanting JT to be Edwards is just setting yourself up for disappointment, they are different types of players with different strengths and both can dominate in their own way. I back JT to put his mark on these playoffs.

Despite this I agree for sure JT could be more aggressive, but when I watch him in those passive moments, it looks to me like too much is going on in his mind and I think a lot of it is indecision about when to play which way. We as fans expect immediate adjustment to massive shifts in play style for these guys.

Pretty much all the best players have down games and periods. I wouldn't even call this much of a down period for JT, we are just nitpicking because we never want to lose games and want him to be the best player in the world.

I haven’t seen JT dominate a series since sweeping the Nets. After that, its a great game, then an egg on another.
That’s why no analysts takes JT seriously. He has tendencies to choke in the playoffs. He’s too inconsistent. He gets frustrated easily. This happens every playoffs. I mean being the best player in the world is out of the question. Same as being the face of the league. He just doesn’t have the game or the mentality to be the best. I have come to accept that. I just hope that our team is good enough colectively to win. Just watch how brunson come up with consecutive buckets to bring them back in the game. Same as mitchell and edwards. Plus those dudes are dogs man. They are tough with their play and mentality. I’m sure you see the difference with mentality alone.

[Triple7]

If they're soft mental midgets with a clueless coach, they're not even getting to the finals.

That's a guarantee!

Who knows. The east is weak riddled with injuries.

I know you're watching the Knicks series, no way the Knicks will lose to mental midgets coached by a clueless coach.

The Knicks already won multiple clutch games.

Anything soft will not get past NY.

Probably. But they are riddled with injuries. If they survive this round, i don’t like our chances against them. Not with the way JT is playing, and Brunson’s playing.

[Fierce1]

Don't worry, once JT start feeling not loved by the Cs fans, he will opt out in the summer of 2025 and sign with the Lakers.

JT will be the Lakers' soft mental midget problem.

[Fierce1]

Who knows. The east is weak riddled with injuries.

I know you're watching the Knicks series, no way the Knicks will lose to mental midgets coached by a clueless coach.

The Knicks already won multiple clutch games.

Anything soft will not get past NY.

Probably. But they are riddled with injuries. If they survive this round, i don’t like our chances against them. Not with the way JT is playing, and Brunson’s playing.

So if it's NY vs. Boston in the east finals, Knicks in 6?

[Triple7]

Don't worry, once JT start feeling not loved by the Cs fans, he will opt out in the summer of 2025 and sign with the Lakers.

JT will be the Lakers' soft mental midget problem.

That could happen. He’s a laker fan growing up. Probably a change in scenary would do wonders for him. If we don’t win this season or the next, i’m ready to move on from Jt.
My loyalty is with the team not with the players.

[Triple7]

I know you're watching the Knicks series, no way the Knicks will lose to mental midgets coached by a clueless coach.

The Knicks already won multiple clutch games.

Anything soft will not get past NY.

Probably. But they are riddled with injuries. If they survive this round, i don’t like our chances against them. Not with the way JT is playing, and Brunson’s playing.

So if it's NY vs. Boston in the east finals, Knicks in 6?

I still pick Celtics in 5, if Porzingis plays. If not, celtics in 7, but i’m not confident at all.

[London2Boston]

TD Garden been weak this series too. Almost like everyone looking past the series already. I am sure Cleveland will be louder, maybe then our players will realise it’s an actual playoff series.

[Triple7]

TD Garden been weak this series too. Almost like everyone looking past the series already. I am sure Cleveland will be louder, maybe then our players will realise it’s an actual playoff series.

Next game is crucial. Maybe our guys will realize they can actually lose this series and take it seriously.

[Fierce1]

Don't worry, once JT start feeling not loved by the Cs fans, he will opt out in the summer of 2025 and sign with the Lakers.

JT will be the Lakers' soft mental midget problem.

That could happen. He’s a laker fan growing up. Probably a change in scenary would do wonders for him. If we don’t win this season or the next, i’m ready to move on from Jt.
My loyalty is with the team not with the players.

People here will tell you that's loser mentality.

[Fierce1]

TD Garden been weak this series too. Almost like everyone looking past the series already. I am sure Cleveland will be louder, maybe then our players will realise it’s an actual playoff series.

Our players love to piss off Celtic fans.

What if they teach us a lesson and refuse to win this series?

[Parasite]

It doesn’t help matters when we have a guy who should be coaching a mid-major college basketball team in control of a team that should be the favorites to win it all. Absolute insanity.

Blame Brad because he was the one who picked Joe.

You doubting the Executive of the Year?

Brad’s feet should absolutely be held to the fire for that decision. It still dumbfounds me to this day that you would give the keys to a championship contending team to a first-time head coach. Inexcusable.

[JR Hawks]

Crown the Cs after every win and cut their throats after every loss.

This isn’t a kindergarten team.

It’s championship or bust with this team.

The expectations are very high and for good reason.

Is it? Who told you that? If they don't win, do you think this team will be dismantled after the season?

Wyc wouldn't let Brad bring back the same team after last year's playoff failure and admitted they considered replacing Joe. His patience was already wearing thin a year ago. Add another failure to that and you can count on more change. Logic says they give the KP/Jrue roster one more chance with a more experienced coach....if it fails yet again, this roster gets blown up in 2025.

[JR Hawks]

It doesn’t help matters when we have a guy who should be coaching a mid-major college basketball team in control of a team that should be the favorites to win it all. Absolute insanity.

Blame Brad because he was the one who picked Joe.

You doubting the Executive of the Year?

Brad’s feet should absolutely be held to the fire for that decision. It still dumbfounds me to this day that you would give the keys to a championship contending team to a first-time head coach. Inexcusable.

Bingo. Brad inexplicably fell head over heals in love with Joe at first sight....because he reminded himself of a young Brad Stevens.

[Fierce1]

It doesn’t help matters when we have a guy who should be coaching a mid-major college basketball team in control of a team that should be the favorites to win it all. Absolute insanity.

Blame Brad because he was the one who picked Joe.

You doubting the Executive of the Year?

Brad’s feet should absolutely be held to the fire for that decision. It still dumbfounds me to this day that you would give the keys to a championship contending team to a first-time head coach. Inexcusable.

I agree.

But Brad has an agenda.

A veteran coach is what Brad should have gotten.