PRESEASON Game Thread – Celtics @ Hornets, 7:00PM, Thurs, Oct. 19, 2023

Dogen · Post #81 » by **Dogen** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:45 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:It's Queta Time!

I'll be starting on the Queto diet tonight!

zoyathedestroya · Post #82 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:45 pm

Svi for Svendetta. Let him loose aside from Queta.

As an aside, the Hornets broadcast team is one of the best in the league imo. I don't know how they can sustain their enthusiasm through years and years of having a garbage team. Genuine excitement and awe over the opposing teams/players too when they make great plays.

Dogen · Post #83 » by **Dogen** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:46 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:If Celtics win by at least 20 points, Hornets would need to waive Hayward and he boards the plane back to Boston. Rules are rules.

It's right there, in the CBA.

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #84 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:43 pm

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31to6 · Post #85 » by **31to6** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:32 pm

Hal14 wrote:With Al out, I'd assume we'll see the same starting 5 as we saw the last game.

Kornet will of course be the 1st big off the bench.

After that, I'm sure we'll see either Gabriel or Queta. We might see both of them play in this game (probably not at the same time). Or perhaps only 1 of them will get minutes.

But it will be interesting to see between Gabriel and Queta, if only 1 of them gets in the game, which one is it? If they both play, who goes into the game first? Which one gets more minutes? Between those 2 guys and Kornet, who plays better?

Also, aside from the bigs mentioned above, will the rest of the rotation look the same as it did in Tuesday night's game, or will Joe switch it up a bit for this game?

Just a WAG from me but I’d bet the first half features the starters and a normal rotation, and the second half is a 2nd/3rd string scrimmage.

I think it’s hard for us fans to accept that the practices matter more than preseason games. And alas, not only do we not see them, but reporters don’t have access!

What I mean is: the team probably is pretty confident in its assessment of everyone right now. How they play against CHA in preseason isn’t meaningless, but it has less meaning for the coaching staff than it does for us dedicated fans. IMO.

playa-hater · Post #86 » by **playa-hater** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:48 pm

31to6 wrote:Just a WAG from me but I’d bet the first half features the starters and a normal rotation, and the second half is a 2nd/3rd string scrimmage.

I think it’s hard for us fans to accept that the practices matter more than preseason games. And alas, not only do we not see them, but reporters don’t have access!

What I mean is: the team probably is pretty confident in its assessment of everyone right now. How they play against CHA in preseason isn’t meaningless, but it has less meaning for the coaching staff than it does for us dedicated fans. IMO.

Yes for the most part But I think some players after our main 8 ..which is our starting 5 + Horford (Kornet when Al is out) +PP and Hauser.. still have a chance to earn the 9th and/or 10 man spot.

Players between Brisset - Banton - Svi - Stevens - Queta?? I think can still win that 9th or 10th man spot.. So for most, no big deal.. But that one last rotation piece may be determined by this game.

On a side note, if Brisset and Banton continue to Not impress, I would hope J Walsh and/or Svi get a chance for spot 9 or 10..

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #87 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:50 pm

Porzingis more impactful than Damian Lillard...

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zoyathedestroya · Post #88 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:03 pm

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What I'm hearing is Al Horford will just retire from basketball so this starting thing will no longer be an issue.

meatball sub · Post #89 » by **meatball sub** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:33 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:

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Did this guy forget that Joel Embiid exists? He's by far the worst top 5 MVP candidates in "big spots".

Post #90 » by **Shak_Celts** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:50 pm

I'm about to eat crab, I won't be on tonight…unless I make it sometime in the second half. Y'all have a good time! Hopefully I get to see some sviqueta!

Post #91 » by **bisme37** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:57 pm

Enjoy the big game Celtics friends!

Post #92 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:03 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #93 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:04 pm

Jaylen Brown just turned the ball over during the National Anthem. WTF?!

Post #94 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:05 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:Jaylen Brown just turned the ball over during the National Anthem. WTF?!

Hahaha!!!

Post #95 » by **bisme37** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:06 pm

Dang Sam Mitchell on NBATV just said the C's are an all-star team and could break the record for most RS wins if they tried to.

zoyathedestroya · Post #96 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:13 pm

Derrick White is your MVP. Tatum is just a figurehead.

bucknersrevenge · Post #97 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:13 pm

Love Tatum in the post more. #curveball

zoyathedestroya · Post #98 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:15 pm

No, I'm not gonna say anything.

TRo and-1 off a steal.

Post #99 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:15 pm

They can't Double Team Tatum, Brown and Porzingis.
They don't have enough Guys.

bucknersrevenge · Post #100 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:15 pm

Nice idea Jaylen. Wrong pass.