No Cheesesteaks For Us! Game 4 Loss vs PHI 5/7 (Series tied 2-2)

[bballcool34]

Tatum played like a superstar tonight - found a way to pull it together and impact the game in the second half when his shot wasn’t falling prior. That’s exactly what he needs to do and encouraging to see it.

I liked our grit tonight. This of course puts a lot more pressure on the Celtics and could be extremely costly for us if we lose this series.

But I think they clean things up and win the series.

[threrf23]

As bad as Joe is this isn't all on him. Tatum no show to the first half, Boston missed 14 out of 15 shots at one point, they couldn't grab a rebound and for some reason Brown thought it was a good idea to double team Embiid

Tatum at least rebounded in the first half, Brogdon too a little bit, was the rest of the team that couldn't grab a rebound.

Jaylen made a good effort to contest Harden's shot, but yeah, with a two point lead there is no way that Harden should be left open behind the arc there. Harden was having a monster night and worst case, if Embiid scores, it's a tie game.

But, while that is Jaylen's mistake, it's one of many examples where are team appears to always lack situational awareness late in close games. It's on Joe ideally to make sure our guys are prepared and know what to do in those situations, or otherwise to bench players who are not capable of getting it.

And the timeouts, it's like...

If you are going to throw someone in the water so they can gain confidence in their ability to swim, cool. But it's really important to teach them how to swim, first. Our guys are not good swimmers, if that's not on Brad it's on Joe.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

I still don't get the logic of double teaming Embiid and leaving Harden wide open who has been killing Boston all game.

[jfs1000d]

The only thing I'm 100% sure of is that a two man game with JT and Smart in the clutch will never win us a chip.

Its like effin groundhog day over and over and over again.

Tatum deferred two game winning shot attempts to Marcus. Let that sink in.

First was the right play. Second? He was too late not to shoot it. Against the clock, not a good play.


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[jfs1000d]

Also it's getting extremely tiresome watching the opposing team hit dagger threes. I mean how many more do we have to watch?

Stop leaving 3-point shooters open up 2 late. Stay home.


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[Homerclease]

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JB falls on the sword while the rest of the team has to defend Bazooka Joe for failing to do his job

[CelticsPride18]

I can’t believe we hired Joe. Our execution down the stretch was flawless under Brad and Ime. Worst head coach ever

[Ben-N1ce]

I'm guessing Brogdon is not all the fond of the disrespect Joe gives him.

[PierceFan4ever]

I still don't get the logic of double teaming Embiid and leaving Harden wide open who has been killing Boston all game.

There’s no logic with this team in the clutch. They’ll find a way to amaze you each time with your bs. But this doesn’t shock me from JB

[Green89]

The only thing I'm 100% sure of is that a two man game with JT and Smart in the clutch will never win us a chip.

Its like effin groundhog day over and over and over again.

Stupid.

We made all the plays to win. Philly made some incredible plays.

Basketball happens.

The issue wasn’t smart’s shots. Or Tatum driving. Issue was down one, 16.9 seconds with two timeouts - that is two offensive possessions possible.

You call a timeout have Tatum go downhill, and then your shot is taken with 10 seconds to go. You make it? You play D. You kiss? Foul.

Then, you have another timeout to advance the ball to tie or win the game again.

Literally, Mazulla, gave away a possession and a chance to offensive rebound tip in.


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So very true, as even if you miss and foul, and they make 2 free throws, you have a chance to tie again. We basically give up 2 possessions when we shoot as time expires. You can afford to do that when tied, but NEVER should that happen when you're down. That's a mistake you shouldn't even see in high school basketball.

[jfs1000d]

When has any superstar in the history of the playoffs passed up his own shot to win a game, not once but twice, only to pass to a career 32% player who was beyond the arc? This has to be a first. Put Tatum in the record books.

I think they're literally afraid of Smart.

He's the only one trashing locker rooms after all.

John Paxson, Steve Kerr and Robert Horry say hello.

Kobe to Artest in 2010 says hello.

If Jordan can pass with game on the line, Tatum can pass. It’s the nba guys.


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[Homerclease]

When has any superstar in the history of the playoffs passed up his own shot to win a game, not once but twice, only to pass to a career 32% player who was beyond the arc? This has to be a first. Put Tatum in the record books.

Superstars pass in those situations ALL THE TIME, that’s what happens when the defenses collapses on you.

I’d say you should know better, but I’m not too sure tbh.

Studs need to create their offense or pass to a GOOD, CLUTCH 3 point shooter. That's not Marcus Smart. He shouldn't even be in the game over White and Brogdon on the offensive end.

You coulda called timeout and put in Sam Hauser if you wanted a three pointer. But, they didn’t need a three pointer did they. Joe is an absolute dope

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

I can’t believe we hired Joe. Our execution down the stretch was flawless under Brad and Ime. Worst head coach ever

They absolutely jumped the gun and should have waited to see how the season played out.

[ajones9219]

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If I were a player I’d be furious having to publicly defend this dimwit

It's the same thing Ime ran all last year. You guys can be mad but it's been the gameplan for at minimum the past 2 years.

[Feed Your Head]

When has any superstar in the history of the playoffs passed up his own shot to win a game, not once but twice, only to pass to a career 32% player who was beyond the arc? This has to be a first. Put Tatum in the record books.

Superstars pass in those situations ALL THE TIME, that’s what happens when the defenses collapses on you.

I’d say you should know better, but I’m not too sure tbh.

You know what else happens? Coaches call timeouts to design plays to get their superstars open shots.

I’ve said he should called a TO like four times lmao.

[Red2]

Did joe ever double team hardin? How msny more games do we need to lose to hardin before you make someone else beat you?

[Bar Fight]

0-3 in possession ball games this postseason. That is not a coincidence. The games are only going to get more competitive from here. If we can’t win close games, we’re cooked

[Ben-N1ce]

The only thing I'm 100% sure of is that a two man game with JT and Smart in the clutch will never win us a chip.

Its like effin groundhog day over and over and over again.

Stupid.

We made all the plays to win. Philly made some incredible plays.

Basketball happens.

The issue wasn’t smart’s shots. Or Tatum driving. Issue was down one, 16.9 seconds with two timeouts - that is two offensive possessions possible.

You call a timeout have Tatum go downhill, and then your shot is taken with 10 seconds to go. You make it? You play D. You kiss? Foul.

Then, you have another timeout to advance the ball to tie or win the game again.

Literally, Mazulla, gave away a possession and a chance to offensive rebound tip in.


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So very true, as even if you miss and foul, and they make 2 free throws, you have a chance to tie again. We basically give up 2 possessions when we shoot as time expires. You can afford to do that when tied, but NEVER should that happen when you're down. That's a mistake you shouldn't even see in high school basketball.

Yep. You dont play the clock down 1. This isn't the regular season.

[CelticsPride18]

I can’t believe we hired Joe. Our execution down the stretch was flawless under Brad and Ime. Worst head coach ever

They absolutely jumped the gun and should have waited to see how the season played out.

The have done this **** under 3 different coaches. It’s the **** core at this point.

[Homerclease]

Superstars pass in those situations ALL THE TIME, that’s what happens when the defenses collapses on you.

I’d say you should know better, but I’m not too sure tbh.

You know what else happens? Coaches call timeouts to design plays to get their superstars open shots.

I’ve said he should called a TO like four times lmao.

He should’ve called a timeout at the end of the 4th. This game even going to overtime is on Joe