Celtics Remaining Schedule/Seeding Thread

[Feed Your Head]

this year started with so much promise but has rapidly gone to $h--. after blowing leads in 3 straight games and losing twice in overtime and losing again to the Cavs its hard to be optimistic about the rest of the season. there are just too many hurdles in my opinion. I'm not saying it's not possible that we could get on a roll but

I would be very surprised if we get back to the finals let alone win it. Looking at our roster for next year I think we need to get a center who can play a full season and we need a true point guard who can create for others. II think JD Davison has potential and frankly I'm disappointed that Joe hasn't given hims any pt because he needs to develop. I'm fine with trading smart, grant and Pritchard if it will get us a big or other pieces we need I'm also fine keeping Smart but using him in a diminished role coming off the bench.

As for Tatum I'm not sure he will ever be a number 1. He's a nice player but disappears way too often and is too inconsistent. The warriors completely took him out of the series by double teaming him and while his passing has improved he still doesn't seem to know how to handle the pressure once teams focus on him. as an aside for the life of me I don't get why Joe doesn't double team Mitchell. He kills us every time and none of our players can defend him.

Tatum and Brown are now 6 year players in this league. they are well past the point where we should be waiting for them to mature. they are what they are. The triumvirate of smart, Brown and Tatum has had enough time to develop but they keep making the same mistakes and they keep blowing leads. it doesn't seem to matter who the coach is.

There is something in the chemistry of those 3 that doesn't work. we should have won a tile last year- those opportunities don't come around very often. this year, despite Brogdon and improved play from white, we seem further away. Grant has regressed, Rob can't stay healthy ( nothing new there) and Smart has lost a step if not two. the much hyped bench is soft and inconsistent.

Muscala has been a dud and brad failed to make a meaningful addition to the team at the trade deadline despite Wyc giving him the green light. again, ,too many hurdles. Unlike last year when we peaked at the right time, this year we peaked back in November and December.

Breaking that up may make it slightly less horrible to read

I disagree.

[MagicBagley18]

this year started with so much promise but has rapidly gone to $h--. after blowing leads in 3 straight games and losing twice in overtime and losing again to the Cavs its hard to be optimistic about the rest of the season. there are just too many hurdles in my opinion. I'm not saying it's not possible that we could get on a roll but

I would be very surprised if we get back to the finals let alone win it. Looking at our roster for next year I think we need to get a center who can play a full season and we need a true point guard who can create for others. II think JD Davison has potential and frankly I'm disappointed that Joe hasn't given hims any pt because he needs to develop. I'm fine with trading smart, grant and Pritchard if it will get us a big or other pieces we need I'm also fine keeping Smart but using him in a diminished role coming off the bench.

As for Tatum I'm not sure he will ever be a number 1. He's a nice player but disappears way too often and is too inconsistent. The warriors completely took him out of the series by double teaming him and while his passing has improved he still doesn't seem to know how to handle the pressure once teams focus on him. as an aside for the life of me I don't get why Joe doesn't double team Mitchell. He kills us every time and none of our players can defend him.

Tatum and Brown are now 6 year players in this league. they are well past the point where we should be waiting for them to mature. they are what they are. The triumvirate of smart, Brown and Tatum has had enough time to develop but they keep making the same mistakes and they keep blowing leads. it doesn't seem to matter who the coach is.

There is something in the chemistry of those 3 that doesn't work. we should have won a tile last year- those opportunities don't come around very often. this year, despite Brogdon and improved play from white, we seem further away. Grant has regressed, Rob can't stay healthy ( nothing new there) and Smart has lost a step if not two. the much hyped bench is soft and inconsistent.

Muscala has been a dud and brad failed to make a meaningful addition to the team at the trade deadline despite Wyc giving him the green light. again, ,too many hurdles. Unlike last year when we peaked at the right time, this year we peaked back in November and December.

Breaking that up may make it slightly less horrible to read

I disagree.

Yeah, it’s still terrible.

[MagicBagley18]

Listen, do I want the number 1 seed? Of course. Do I think we NEED it? No. Happy with the recent play? No chance. However, I see some posters here just deflated over this recent play and I think for some it’s because they just figured this team was gonna March right back to the finals…. That’s a YOU problem.

I’m still very bullish on this team and optimistic of its title chances but of course the bucks were ALWAYS going to be a problem and coming into the year we all expected the healthy warriors to be too- at least the rationale fans should have. This was never ever gonna be some cake walk right to a title season.

I still think our main competition and the only team that beats us 4x out of 7 in the east is milwaukee and feel confidently about that. Out west? golden state if they put it together and phx are real problems. Most have denver there too and it’s understandable I just don’t fear them like Milwaukee or phx or gs.

For me nothing really has changed other than some frustrating losses.

[Tyakack]

Listen, do I want the number 1 seed? Of course. Do I think we NEED it? No. Happy with the recent play? No chance. However, I see some posters here just deflated over this recent play and I think for some it’s because they just figured this team was gonna March right back to the finals…. That’s a YOU problem.

I’m still very bullish on this team and optimistic of its title chances but of course the bucks were ALWAYS going to be a problem and coming into the year we all expected the healthy warriors to be too- at least the rationale fans should have. This was never ever gonna be some cake walk right to a title season.

I still think our main competition and the only team that beats us 4x out of 7 in the east is milwaukee and feel confidently about that. Out west? golden state if they put it together and phx are real problems. Most have denver there too and it’s understandable I just don’t fear them like Milwaukee or phx or gs.

For me nothing really has changed other than some frustrating losses.

Yeah, simply put.... I'm very annoyed... But not even remotely worried about our playoff chances.

[GoCeltics123]

Listen, do I want the number 1 seed? Of course. Do I think we NEED it? No. Happy with the recent play? No chance. However, I see some posters here just deflated over this recent play and I think for some it’s because they just figured this team was gonna March right back to the finals…. That’s a YOU problem.

I’m still very bullish on this team and optimistic of its title chances but of course the bucks were ALWAYS going to be a problem and coming into the year we all expected the healthy warriors to be too- at least the rationale fans should have. This was never ever gonna be some cake walk right to a title season.

I still think our main competition and the only team that beats us 4x out of 7 in the east is milwaukee and feel confidently about that. Out west? golden state if they put it together and phx are real problems. Most have denver there too and it’s understandable I just don’t fear them like Milwaukee or phx or gs.

For me nothing really has changed other than some frustrating losses.

I think the problems we have with the team right now are the same problems we have had since 2019--the team's worst enemy is itself.

Last year they more or less got over that hurdle until the Finals, but just completely lost their mental edge after Game 3.

This year, I think the Ime thing actually kinda sparked them at first and they played free and with a good mindset; however, the pressure has got to them the last few games and they've crumbled in spots they've gotten better not crumbling in.

They just need a win so badly; everything will reset if that happens I think, but they just really really need to see a W on the schedule. Earlier in the year they beat Minnesota after losing 5 of 6 and then won 3 straight afterwards, like a weight was lifted off them

[165bows]

Listen, do I want the number 1 seed? Of course. Do I think we NEED it? No. Happy with the recent play? No chance. However, I see some posters here just deflated over this recent play and I think for some it’s because they just figured this team was gonna March right back to the finals…. That’s a YOU problem.

I’m still very bullish on this team and optimistic of its title chances but of course the bucks were ALWAYS going to be a problem and coming into the year we all expected the healthy warriors to be too- at least the rationale fans should have. This was never ever gonna be some cake walk right to a title season.

I still think our main competition and the only team that beats us 4x out of 7 in the east is milwaukee and feel confidently about that. Out west? golden state if they put it together and phx are real problems. Most have denver there too and it’s understandable I just don’t fear them like Milwaukee or phx or gs.

For me nothing really has changed other than some frustrating losses.

I think the problems we have with the team right now are the same problems we have had since 2019--the team's worst enemy is itself.

Last year they more or less got over that hurdle until the Finals, but just completely lost their mental edge after Game 3.

This year, I think the Ime thing actually kinda sparked them at first and they played free and with a good mindset; however, the pressure has got to them the last few games and they've crumbled in spots they've gotten better not crumbling in.

They just need a win so badly; everything will reset if that happens I think, but they just really really need to see a W on the schedule. Earlier in the year they beat Minnesota after losing 5 of 6 and then won 3 straight afterwards, like a weight was lifted off them

Seems like they find a groove playing a certain style (last year's "switch everything" positionless defense, this year's smaller, spread-out three point shooting lineups), then the league catches up with it and they don't adapt that quickly.

I think with their depth and versatility they need to be able to use that to beat teams' weak spots. But between health and just flexibility/IQ (or whatever) they are getting caught flat footed relying on something that works extremely well for awhile and struggle finding their other top gears playing a different way when option A is struggling.

They are a very good team but between health/age issues and just not being all-time elite, they are getting caught looking a little more vulnerable than they could be.

[Celticsfan100]

The team is simply bored of the regular season. We’ve seen this team play some of the best basketball in Celtics history. Then we’ve also seen them go thru the motions. You can’t expect Tatum to be taking it to the basket hard in every game in the regular season. I don’t want him to and want the team healthy for the playoffs. No major injuries and the entire team is intact. I seriously doubt they go thru the motions come playoff time. No reason to believe that this team will not be playing at the high level that they’ve played in many games this year. Physical play every game is for the playoffs. Not the regular season. And that goes for every team in this league. Every team will be a much different team come playoffs. And I certainly expect the real Celtics to show up and they will. Some people read too much into regular season games.

[Green89]

The team is simply bored of the regular season. We’ve seen this team play some of the best basketball in Celtics history. Then we’ve also seen them go thru the motions. You can’t expect Tatum to be taking it to the basket hard in every game in the regular season. I don’t want him to and want the team healthy for the playoffs. No major injuries and the entire team is intact. I seriously doubt they go thru the motions come playoff time. No reason to believe that this team will not be playing at the high level that they’ve played in many games this year. Physical play every game is for the playoffs. Not the regular season. And that goes for every team in this league. Every team will be a much different team come playoffs. And I certainly expect the real Celtics to show up and they will. Some people read too much into regular season games.

Nice in theory, but in many interviews this season, they talked about wanting the 1 seed. The recent slump is more problematic than simply boredom. There's serious concerns that need addressing such as rotations, too much reliance on the 3, and winning close games.

[lon3lytoaster]

The team is simply bored of the regular season. We’ve seen this team play some of the best basketball in Celtics history. Then we’ve also seen them go thru the motions. You can’t expect Tatum to be taking it to the basket hard in every game in the regular season. I don’t want him to and want the team healthy for the playoffs. No major injuries and the entire team is intact. I seriously doubt they go thru the motions come playoff time. No reason to believe that this team will not be playing at the high level that they’ve played in many games this year. Physical play every game is for the playoffs. Not the regular season. And that goes for every team in this league. Every team will be a much different team come playoffs. And I certainly expect the real Celtics to show up and they will. Some people read too much into regular season games.

Nice in theory, but in many interviews this season, they talked about wanting the 1 seed. The recent slump is more problematic than simply boredom. There's serious concerns that need addressing such as rotations, too much reliance on the 3, and winning close games.

Yeah this take reminds me, again, of everyone saying we’d be fine and figure it out when Kyrie and Hayward came back. I don’t think we have quite the same dysfunction but this team has only proven one thing: inconsistency.

The only team I’ve ever seen just coast through the regular season and then turn it on were the 2010 Celtics. Those guys genuinely didn’t care about the regular season. I don’t think that’s what’s going on here. The team is a bit lost at present.

Not impossible they figure it out, but ignoring the warning signs also doesn’t seem like a good idea for a team with a new coach and so-so roster balance.

[Celticsfan100]

Oh last years team didn’t coast their 75% of the season and turn it on? You except in interviews to say they don’t want the 1 seed. I guess everyone is different. I’m watching how a player lands on a hard drive in the regular season. Not always if they win or lose. I’d say everyone but smart and grant have had career years. Warning signs are always there. I expect smart to turn it on. Not so confident in grant or a new coach. The others are having career years. I’m not worried at all. I expect the best when locked in. Which I know they will be.

[Celticsfan100]

And tonight is not a switch of effort? They were locked in on both sides.

[GoCeltics123]

MIL (47-18), 1st:
BKN
@GS
@SAC
@PHX (B2B)
IND
TOR
SA
@UTA
@DEN (B2B)
@DET
@IND
BOS (B2B)
PHI
@WAS
CHI (B2B)
MEM
@TOR

BOS (46-21), 2nd, (2 GB):
@ATL
@HOU
@MIN
@POR
@UTA (B2B)
@SAC
IND
SA
@WAS
@MIL
UTA (B2B)
@PHI
TOR (B2B)
TOR
ATL

PHI (43-22), 3rd (4 GB):
POR
WAS
@CLE
@CHA
@IND (B2B)
CHI
@CHI
@GS
@PHX (B2B)
@DEN
DAL
TOR
@MIL
BOS
MIA
@ATL (B2B)
@BKN

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Mazzulla tapes his mouth shut when he goes to bed at night...

Would that work for Grant during games?

[captain green]

A healthy smart, brown, Tatum, horford, timelord is still a damn good starting team White Brogdon great 6/7. I'm comfortable with pp being the 5th guard for now. If Gallo can give anything I'd be happier but then it's really can't will ( whatever he can do ) and Blake Griffin ( probably give great playoff spot minutes), Hauser has had recently looked better on d and knows where he needs to be. And then the cheerleaders of kornet and muscala can at least hit 3's and give six emergency fouls. I still say we are a great 8th and defensive big away from the ring but if that starting five stays locked in they can beat any current team. So I'm still hopeful

[zoyathedestroya]

One-game win streak. Fully back on the bandwagon! 18, here we come!!

[zoyathedestroya]

MIL (47-18), 1st:
BKN - W
@GS - L
@SAC - L
@PHX (B2B) - L
IND - W
TOR - W
SA - W
@UTA - W
@DEN (B2B) - L
@DET - W
@IND - W
BOS (B2B) - L
PHI - L
@WAS - W
CHI (B2B) - W
MEM - W
@TOR - W

58-24

BOS (46-21), 2nd, (2 GB):
@ATL - W
@HOU - W
@MIN - W
@POR - W
@UTA (B2B) - L
@SAC - L
IND - W
SA - W
@WAS - W
@MIL - W
UTA (B2B) - W
@PHI - L
TOR (B2B) - W
TOR - W
ATL - W

58-24

1st seed, baby!

[Fencer reregistered]

MIL (47-18), 1st:
BKN - W
@GS - L
@SAC - L
@PHX (B2B) - L
IND - W
TOR - W
SA - W
@UTA - W
@DEN (B2B) - L
@DET - W
@IND - W
BOS (B2B) - L
PHI - L
@WAS - W
CHI (B2B) - W
MEM - W
@TOR - W

58-24

BOS (46-21), 2nd, (2 GB):
@ATL - W
@HOU - W
@MIN - W
@POR - W
@UTA (B2B) - L
@SAC - L
IND - W
SA - W
@WAS - W
@MIL - W
UTA (B2B) - W
@PHI - L
TOR (B2B) - W
TOR - W
ATL - W

58-24

1st seed, baby!

Yes, it would be nice if Milwaukee were to immediately start a 3-game losing streak.

[GoCeltics123]

MIL (48-18), 1st:
@GS
@SAC
@PHX (B2B)
IND
TOR
SA
@UTA
@DEN (B2B)
@DET
@IND
BOS (B2B)
PHI
@WAS
CHI (B2B)
MEM
@TOR

BOS (46-21), 2nd, (2.5 GB):
@ATL
@HOU
@MIN
@POR
@UTA (B2B)
@SAC
IND
SA
@WAS
@MIL
UTA (B2B)
@PHI
TOR (B2B)
TOR
ATL

PHI (43-22), 3rd (4.5 GB):
POR
WAS
@CLE
@CHA
@IND (B2B)
CHI
@CHI
@GS
@PHX (B2B)
@DEN
DAL
TOR
@MIL
BOS
MIA
@ATL (B2B)
@BKN

[KamikazeK]

If they don't manage to ever get the 1 seed back it'll be super disappointing tbh. Imagine being on top for nearly the entire year and then just blowing it at the end for no good reason

[Shamrock23]

If they don't manage to ever get the 1 seed back it'll be super disappointing tbh. Imagine being on top for nearly the entire year and then just blowing it at the end for no good reason

Imagine leading double digits the entire 3 quarters and just breakdown at the end in the 4th quarter..lol