Game Thread: Celtics (28-26) @ Trail Blazers (31-22) – 10:00PM, Tues. 04-13-21

Post #781 » by **Feed Your Head** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

VeryMuchWoke wrote:Was that an intentional miss on the 2nd FT?

Yes, and they had Tatum go and cut Lillard off immediately.

Great situational coaching.

Post #782 » by **Shak_Celts** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

Fierce1 wrote:Very smart play by missing the 2nd FT knowing the opposing team doesn't have a timeout left.

Excellent!

all from cbs, give him his cred!

VeryMuchWoke · Post #783 » by **VeryMuchWoke** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

When is Evan coming back?

Captain_Caveman · Post #784 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

VeryMuchWoke wrote:Was that an intentional miss on the 2nd FT?

Absolutely. That was a low-flying rocket lol.

PierceFan4ever · Post #785 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

The Comedian wrote:
aussie_pride wrote:That was such a bad play by Boston at the end. I know Tatum made the shot but that is low percentage shot. We should have run a play. I would have gone for a pick roll with Rob William going to the basket. Portland haven't been able to handle him all night.

End of game is about guys making or missing shots.

People don’t realize in a situation where the team is up or the game is tied, most teams let their star player play it safe with an iso play to kill clock, make sure the odds of turning the ball over is low, and take your chances with your best player. It’s not a bad play at all unless Tatum was to force a bad shot up. But I’ll take his sidestep or midrange jay anyday in this situation.

Fierce1 · Post #786 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

Looks like we have something going.

Keep it up by beating LA.

Infinite Llamas · Post #787 » by **Infinite Llamas** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:42 am

PierceFan4ever wrote:Are Norman Powell and Carmelo Anthony having the flukiest shooting performances of their season?

Yes and yes

Powell had 43 less than a month ago

zoyathedestroya · Post #788 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

Stevens to Stotts: Why didn't you save your timeouts??

Ill News · Post #789 » by **Ill News** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

That was super smart by Smart to miss that last free throw.

soxfan2003 · Post #790 » by **soxfan2003** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

2nd miss was a smart move by Stevens/Smart. Chances are if he hits it, Blazers still take a 3 anyways so your better off making it difficult for them to hoist up any shot.

Triple7 · Post #791 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

Of course they have to miss the 2nd lol. The fact is, we can’t rely on Smart on hitting crucial free throws, but then again, so does Lebron.

VeryMuchWoke · Post #792 » by **VeryMuchWoke** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

Captain_Caveman wrote:
VeryMuchWoke wrote:Was that an intentional miss on the 2nd FT?

Absolutely. That was a low-flying rocket lol.

To be fair the first miss wasn't much closer.

Fierce1 · Post #793 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

That was one thrilling game.

My blood pressure is still up.

Post #794 » by **Bleeding Green** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:43 am

Smart actually learned how to hit the rim on the intentional miss.

GotDaSauce · Post #795 » by **GotDaSauce** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:44 am

Infinite Llamas wrote:
PierceFan4ever wrote:Are Norman Powell and Carmelo Anthony having the flukiest shooting performances of their season?

Yes and yes

Powell had 43 less than a month ago

Yeah I expected Powell to drop some points but Carmelo going Supernova was pissing me off!! :lol:

Festurs · Post #796 » by **Festurs** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:44 am

Shaq Justin referred to Kemba walker as an other. I think he is more than that. Tough to hear

grindtime22 · Post #797 » by **grindtime22** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:45 am

VeryMuchWoke wrote:Was that an intentional miss on the 2nd FT?

Clearly

Marcus gave the nod right before he did it

Post #798 » by **Bleeding Green** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:45 am

Imagine playing 35 minutes, hitting the gamewinning shot, and your prize is now you have to talk to Lefkoe and Shaq.

Fierce1 · Post #799 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:45 am

Bleeding Green wrote:Smart actually learned how to hit the rim on the intentional miss.

He shot it line drive style.

Good thing he learned his lesson after that blunder at the FT line a few games ago.

Captain_Caveman · Post #800 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:45 am

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