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Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024

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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#241 » by meatball sub » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:42 am

they cant guard us with prozingis. not a chance. need to play better 3 pt defense
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#242 » by KillahGhostface » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am

KillahGhostface wrote:KP 14 on 7 shots
Tatum 8 on 3 shots
Jaylen 8 on 4 shots

Seems swell


KP 17 on 9 shots
Jaylen 15 on 8 shots
Tatum 14 on 8 shots
White 12 on 8 shots

Now just need the team to play a bit better defense lol.
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Post#243 » by zoyathedestroya » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am

Our worst enemy coming up.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#244 » by SuperDeluxe » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am

I'll be OK with the team scoring 154 on the Heat, even if the defense is subpar tonight. Do not disappoint.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#245 » by Celts17Pride » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am

Celtics 20 assists on 27 made baskets
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#246 » by London2Boston » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am

Great offensively. Poor defensively.

Better than looking lost offensively against these guys like we have done for years now.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#247 » by BK_2020 » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:45 am

Embiid getting blown out.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#248 » by KillahGhostface » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:45 am

Only 5 turnovers so far, and they were just Jrue and Jaylen forcing some passes, which whatever. Nobody else has any.

I’d say they take great care of the ball as a team, but I’m scared to jinx the second half, so they suck at ball management.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#249 » by tfmiii » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:46 am

Nice push back after cHeat got it down to 7, encouraging
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#250 » by KillahGhostface » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:46 am

BK_2020 wrote:Embiid getting blown out.


What do you expect against Aaron Nesmith’s Pacers.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#251 » by Celts17Pride » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:46 am

The only time the Heat really picked up any ground was when the Celtics went to the Horford/Kornet lineup. Would be nice to pick up another 3/4 or play Brissett
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#252 » by exculpatory » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:46 am

#7 on mini trip dub watch
15 - 3A - 3TOV
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#253 » by KillahGhostface » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:47 am

I’ll say it btw, Hali’s numbers are absolutely inflated by that system lol. He’s an insane offensive player, but it’s true.

They have 95 against the Sixers halfway through the third without him.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#254 » by KillahGhostface » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:48 am

exculpatory wrote:#7 on mini trip dub watch
15 - 3A - 3TOV


That’s not really close to being on pace, but yeah.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#255 » by zoyathedestroya » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:50 am

Embiid got his 70, season over for him. He might even retire after the regular season.

Denver getting spanked by the Knicks. Gotta ask them how they're doing it.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#256 » by exculpatory » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:51 am

KillahGhostface wrote:
exculpatory wrote:#7 on mini trip dub watch
15 - 3A - 3TOV


That’s not really close to being on pace, but yeah.


He could easily do 7 TOV in the second half.

In other news, team-wise:

How about coming out on fire in Q3?
How about it?
And play **** D.
The Heat are awful.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#257 » by Celts17Pride » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:51 am

zoyathedestroya wrote:Embiid got his 70, season over for him. He might even retire after the regular season.

You mean like he does every year
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#258 » by Celts17Pride » Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:52 am

KillahGhostface wrote:I’ll say it btw, Hali’s numbers are absolutely inflated by that system lol. He’s an insane offensive player, but it’s true.

They have 95 against the Sixers halfway through the third without him.

Still an excellent offensive player, needs a lot of work defensively
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#259 » by zoyathedestroya » Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:02 am

Gotta hit that, DWhite.
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Re: Game Thread – Celtics @ Heat – 7:30PM, Thurs, Jan. 25, 2024 

Post#260 » by zoyathedestroya » Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:03 am

All starters in double figure scoring.

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