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Victory Cigar!!! BOS 118, HOU 102 (24-25)

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Who smokes it tonight?

Tatum
5
5%
Brown
4
4%
Kemba
0
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Fournier
17
18%
Timelord
64
68%
Kornet
0
No votes
Smart
2
2%
Pritchard
0
No votes
Grant
0
No votes
Other (team)
2
2%
 
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Re: Victory Cigar!!! BOS 118, HOU 102 (24-25) 

Post#61 » by 31to6 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 2:49 am

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Post#62 » by CeltsFlow » Sat Apr 3, 2021 2:50 am

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Re: Victory Cigar!!! BOS 118, HOU 102 (24-25) 

Post#63 » by AKFO » Sat Apr 3, 2021 2:52 am

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AKFO wrote:Good win.

Rob had a great game. I think I'm most worried about Rob when he plays against beefier bigs, he has more trouble moving into position in those matchups. Today he was all over the floor on both ends and has been flashing all his potential lately.

Hopefully we see more games like this from Smart. If he takes initiative getting everyone involved, he's invaluable on both ends.

I thought Kemba played a great game too. I'm hopeful he can stop chucking and be content with a lower amount of fgas. All his shots today were more in rhythm. Most games he has the same amount of airballs and blocked layups as he has threes and made layups.

And good to see Fournier finally get going. Don't know if anyone on our team this year has made 5-6 threes in a row like he just did. I'm concerned how few layups he's gotten so far but if he can make his 3-point looks it'll open those up for him and ease the pressure off our scorers.

I hope some of the ball movement and made shots can translate against the better teams.


true but how many Bigs are that much beefier?? played well vs the Bucks. Only really problem is Embiid who gives everyone problems..

I agree; I've been sold on him as the starter for a while now and I love everything he does offensively. But I'm hoping our team defense can stay this consistent with him on the floor. Tatum isn't a guy that holds his position well on defense either. When Rob is out of position or misses a block attempt, there's often a bad ripple effect on the rest of the team. That okc game when Brown was getting every offensive board comes to mind. A lot of it is probably just the effort of everyone around Rob.

Notwithstanding, Tristan will be a nice re-addition to the team (as long as he's not biting into Rob's minutes/starting spot) to provide some beef, rebounding and switching ability, which he doesn't get enough credit for on here. He's a terrible rim protector but I think he slots in nicely on the bench and maybe can play a little bit with Kornet as well.
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Re: Victory Cigar!!! BOS 118, HOU 102 (24-25) 

Post#64 » by GoCeltics123 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 2:52 am

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Post#65 » by LarryBirdsFingr » Sat Apr 3, 2021 2:54 am

Timelord takes the cake. What a display of mastery.
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Post#66 » by SuperDeluxe » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:02 am

I was only able to watch the game on and off. Did Fournier only start getting the ball once the Jays and Kemba were out?

Also, why didn't Mike call this one?
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Post#67 » by bucknersrevenge » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:03 am

In related news, I suppose it's long past time for me to eat s**t for this sig. Like many of my predictions this year, an absolute epic fail.
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Post#68 » by darrendaye » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:04 am

Timelord get it. Curious how Stevens handles starters as the season moves forward.
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Post#69 » by SuperDeluxe » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:05 am

bucknersrevenge wrote:In related news, I suppose it's long past time for me to eat s**t for this sig. Like many of my predictions this year, an absolute epic fail.

Many of us predicted that this team would make the playoffs, so you may not be alone in the epic fail department.
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Post#70 » by darrendaye » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:06 am

bucknersrevenge wrote:In related news, I suppose it's long past time for me to eat s**t for this sig. Like many of my predictions this year, an absolute epic fail.


Amazing, I was actually considering posting something while reading your game breakdown post. But decided it would be a d move.
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Post#71 » by Shak_Celts » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:06 am

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playa-hater wrote:Now everyone is going crazy for RW, when I have been screaming him since Mid-last season and all playoffs. Reason #283 why I hate Stevens, It took a D Theis trade and a TT ghosting to get RW the starting spot.

But someone yelled "Stevens sees him everyday in practice :-?

Meanwhile I have stated in the RW that RW does have a top 5 ceiling as a center. Not saying he will get here, but how the hell people can argue that now?

Super athletic, high energy, always plays hard, doesn't need touches, plays his role skill level very efficiently and now the latest, has great passing skills.

Easy Top 5 center potential and our center for now and the future....



you weren't alone, everyone and their mother wanted him to play a lot more for a while now. gets hurt a lot but when he's healthy he needs to be out there!!!


Everyone keeps saying injuries. he wasn't hurt/injured last playoffs. Whatever, he is here now in a BIG way.. Let's GO!!


and everyone was calling for him to play then too. i didn't say injuries were the ONLY reason he didn't play.
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Post#72 » by GoCeltics123 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:07 am

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Post#73 » by bucknersrevenge » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:10 am

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bucknersrevenge wrote:In related news, I suppose it's long past time for me to eat s**t for this sig. Like many of my predictions this year, an absolute epic fail.


Amazing, I was actually considering posting something while reading your game breakdown post. But decided it would be a d move.


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Post#74 » by 31to6 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:11 am

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Stop shooting bad shots.

I feel like if Tommy were still around we might be 8 games better just because he’s the sort who can say this.

Mike and Perk etc. have tried in their own ways, but it’s not the same.

Under appreciated reason why this year sucks, perhaps?
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Post#75 » by JediMasterRevan » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:20 am

I know its against a **** team, but when kemba focuses on play.aking we win easily.

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Post#76 » by Ill News » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:31 am

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Way to make up for the 0-10 shooting in his debut. We need more of this Fournier.
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Post#77 » by robdog_5 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:44 am

I didn't see every play. But tonight was the most fun watching the Cs in a long time. Mainly because the ball moved most the time.

Timelord was so good
Smart was exactly who he should be.
Fournier got comfortable
Tatum was under control
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Post#78 » by GoGreen » Sat Apr 3, 2021 4:24 am

Nothing like a blowout win vs a crap team to make you feel better lol

Nice to see Evan tear it up! Rob is only getting better. Love it
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Post#79 » by djFan71 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 4:28 am

Would’ve gone Smart, but Rob was too good.
We need to figure out how to do that passing thing against good teams.
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Post#80 » by Ill News » Sat Apr 3, 2021 4:33 am

robdog_5 wrote:I didn't see every play. But tonight was the most fun watching the Cs in a long time. Mainly because the ball moved most the time.

Timelord was so good
Smart was exactly who he should be.
Fournier got comfortable
Tatum was under control

Our dominant win over the Bucks wasn't too long ago :lol:

Though I guess that speaks to how up-and-down this season has been that we forget good games quickly. That's how it goes for an inconsistent team that's still teeming with potential, I guess.

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