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Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020

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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#41 » by ConstableGeneva » Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:59 pm

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If I'm reading this correctly, we won't have Kemba for late part of the 3rd and whole of the 4th, no matter the score by then.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#42 » by themoneyteam2 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:28 pm

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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#43 » by BRUNiNHO91 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:01 pm

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Blaze4G wrote:we have seeding to play for though? I Wouldn't want our run to the finals to be Philly > Bucks > Raptors.


We won't catch Toronto with a 3 game lead in 8 games to play. Just don't see it happening.

At the end of the day, we have to go through Toronto and Milwaukee anyways regardless of the order. Only game I'd really play to win would be the Miami one, just to maintain the cushion we have over them for the 3rd seed, which should gst us a matchup with the Sabonis less Pacers. But it shouldn't be too difficult keeping that third seed anyways.


I agree there no point going for 2nd, but we still have to play make sure we lock that 3rd spot down. Who knows if we get unlucky by playing it safe, miami snatches up that 3rd. We are only 2.5 games ahead. That game against the Heat would be big.


Yea if we beat the Heat we will be 3.5 ahead, which is really 4 because of the tiebreaker(if that will even count now idk anymore).. 4 games ahead with 7 to play is a wrap.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#44 » by ConstableGeneva » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:31 pm

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Rare sighting. 17 guys are available to play. I wonder who they'll list as inactive (is that still a thing in the bubble?).

Kemba of course on 18-20 minute restriction.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#45 » by ConstableGeneva » Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:00 pm

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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#46 » by Soulcatcher33 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:09 pm

This is the game that should have restarted the season. This Jazz/Pelicans game is so meh. I turned it back to House reruns.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#47 » by Fencer reregistered » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:11 pm

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Boston in July isn't sufficiently warm?? :D :D :D
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#48 » by SMTBSI » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:43 pm

I know the current fanbase temperature is that we're pretty fringe as contenders go. I'm not going to go to war against that at this moment, but, I do believe that we can beat anyone on any given night.

So, I wanted to give a reminder of how good we can be at our best. Here's a repost of RealGM reactions to our double OT thriller against the Clips back in February.


SMTBSI wrote:Noticed in the GB game thread a lot of praise for this game from many fanbases, so I took a spin around some of the more active boards to see what they were saying in their versions of the "around the NBA" thread.

Thought you all might appreciate seeing some good words from opposing fanbases.

(Subtly altered handles so as not to push out 75,000 notifications. If anyone quoted sees this thread, understand it's coming from a place of positivity. Not lol-ing at anyone.)


Raptors:
raptorstime. wrote:smart is lowkey a force
Syd-TK3. wrote:Look at tatum playing d while carrying the scoring
TOStateofMind. wrote:kawhi getting locked up and then scored on by tatum
RaptorNews. wrote:Tatum destroying Kawhi rn
pilkoids. wrote:Tatum looks impressive
bon. wrote:Tatum really out here punking Kawhi in the clutch wow
Lord_Zedd. wrote:Tatum completely **** on Kawhi rofl
PT416. wrote:This game is amazing.
traps#10. wrote:Kawhi has been shut down by Tatum tonight
True North. wrote:Tatum out Kawhiing Kawhi
AbC?. wrote:Damn Tatum put the clamps on Kawhi and dropped 39. Hit a bunch of clutch shots too. 21 years old.
MixxSRC. wrote:Tatum is a problem. His arsenal and skillset is just more versatile than Siakam's. He can attack you in mutliple ways.


Knicks:
Guano. wrote:The C's being a legit title contender is disgusting
Worst_to_First. wrote:Tatum is so clutch.
3toheadmelo. wrote:Tatum got Kawhi shooting air balls.. well damn
BLACKFEET 2010. wrote:Tatum’s defense on Kawhi has been something to see.
Worst_to_First. wrote:What a battle.
Guano. wrote:wtf?! Tatum plays lock down D, too?
Guano. wrote:now we know why Kawhi left Toronto - wanted to get away from Tatum.
Worst_to_First. wrote:Tatum giving it to Kawhi the same way the young Kawhi did it to LeBron.
BLACKFEET 2010. wrote:One of the best games this season.
Guano. wrote:wow- this game is wild
Gravy. wrote:Its nice to watch two good NBA teams
Guano. wrote:The players on the C's are really easy to root for if they weren't celtics
Guano. wrote:tatum best player on the court tonight
BLACKFEET 2010. wrote:Boston has a really solid roster. To think they gave up assets to get Kyrie, lost him for nothing and still have this accommodating talent AND draft picks?
Ainge is dirty, ruthless vato.
I like that ish.
HerSports85. wrote:Easily the best game of the year. Glad Tatum was able to get away from Kyrie
RHODEY. wrote:Enjoyed the game, when two really good teams play its like chess.



Heat:
IggieCC. wrote:Boston has a formidable assortment of wing players and Kemba. They are kinda like Clippers East.
RonySeikalyFTW. wrote:Tatum has kinda been having his way with Kawhi since I've been watching
IggieCC. wrote:Tatum is so skilled now. he's only 21
DayofMourning. wrote:Still remember debating Tatum in comparison to Fultz and JJ. Lmao. Not even a contest at this point.
RonySeikalyFTW. wrote:Tatum > Kawhi
DayofMourning. wrote:
IggieCC. wrote:Best dame of the SZN dom
Easy.
DayofMourning. wrote:Game is nutz.
RonySeikalyFTW. wrote:This game tho
DayofMourning. wrote:Tatum is a gawd.


Let's go C's.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#49 » by Tatumfor2 » Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:52 am

Well well well, fancy meeting you all here. Let's go Celtics!!!


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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#50 » by Big Joke Line » Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:56 am

Yes!
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#51 » by pinoyceltic » Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:09 am

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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#52 » by MagicBagley18 » Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:22 am

I don’t understand w kembas minute restrictions why they can’t adjust it as the game goes and dictate when he gets those minutes as long as overall he doesn’t go over the allotted time.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#53 » by K For Three » Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:45 am

I'll pay attention to it, not sure what my expectations are right now but I guess we'll see what happens.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#54 » by Triple7 » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:13 am

MagicBagley18 wrote:I don’t understand w kembas minute restrictions why they can’t adjust it as the game goes and dictate when he gets those minutes as long as overall he doesn’t go over the allotted time.


Exactly! That’s them being stubborn and robotic!
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#55 » by London2Boston » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:19 am

Could be an interesting taster for the playoffs.

I think we stand a far better chance against them in this bubble scenario than we would have in a usual series on the road for sure. Likewise against Toronto, although on the flip side it will be much harder to knock out Philly I imagine now.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#56 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:22 am

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MagicBagley18 wrote:8 game re-start goals....build up stamina, get our timing back, stay healthy, find our rhythm again. End of story

If we don't win our 18th banner in the next 8 games, I'm done with this franchise. Fire Danny!


He can't draft and he's too cocky.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#57 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:24 am

Oh and I forgot but Rob Williams is our dark horse. During the season, when he was in his groove, with him and Theis our defense looked crazy good. I'm hoping he's healthy. I love Grant, but playing him at center is somewhat of a travesty, the lad is 6'7 with 6'10 wingspan.
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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#58 » by ConstableGeneva » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:40 am

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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#59 » by Feed Your Head » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:58 am

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Re: Celtics (43-21) vs Bucks (53-12) – 6:30PM, Fri., July 31, 2020 

Post#60 » by Bad-Thoma » Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:39 am

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