Official NBA General Discussion 2023-24 V1.0

Tha Cynic · Post #1101 » by **Tha Cynic** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:14 pm

The Celtics usually don't rest their players against the Raptors.

Also, Raptors should beat Detroit as long as their energy guys play with energy. The Raptors are a much better team. They'll lose if they come out complacent like they are at times.

mtcan · Post #1102 » by **mtcan** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:15 pm

Madhouse wrote:
MiamiSPX wrote:There is a very good chance they rest Tatum, Brown and Horford tonight. I still don't like our chances. Hauser and Pritchard will probably combine for something like 12-15 from 3.

Hell, Banton would cook us.

The Dalano Banton and Oshae Brissett revenge game? I'm here for that..

mtcan · Post #1103 » by **mtcan** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:38 pm

Tha Cynic wrote:The Celtics usually don't rest their players against the Raptors.

Also, Raptors should beat Detroit as long as their energy guys play with energy. The Raptors are a much better team. They'll lose if they come out complacent like they are at times.

2nd night of a back-to-back...Tatum playing on a bumb ankle, Brown didn't play already last night, Porzingis being Porzingis, Horford being 500 years old and the fact that it's the current Raptors team and the Celtics have owned us for the last 3 years...there is no reason to play their A-calibre team. Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard look like hall of Famers against us. Banton probably has a chip on his shoulder.

This has the making for an embarrassing night and tomorrow as well. Bring on the embarrassment...it is time for rock bottom.

WuTang_CMB · Post #1104 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:46 pm

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Tha Cynic · Post #1105 » by **Tha Cynic** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:49 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:

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What should be our strength has been our downfall so far this season. We have the personnel in the starting lineup to theoretically be a good defensive team. We have dropped off a cliff after the first 10 or so games. It feels like the more Darko puts his imprint the worse the team gets lol.

Madhouse · Post #1106 » by **Madhouse** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:06 pm

mtcan wrote:
Tha Cynic wrote:The Celtics usually don't rest their players against the Raptors.

Also, Raptors should beat Detroit as long as their energy guys play with energy. The Raptors are a much better team. They'll lose if they come out complacent like they are at times.

2nd night of a back-to-back...Tatum playing on a bumb ankle, Brown didn't play already last night, Porzingis being Porzingis, Horford being 500 years old and the fact that it's the current Raptors team and the Celtics have owned us for the last 3 years...there is no reason to play their A-calibre team. Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard look like hall of Famers against us. Banton probably has a chip on his shoulder.

This has the making for an embarrassing night and tomorrow as well. Bring on the embarrassment...it is time for rock bottom.

Rock bottom is better than being a perennial 30-35 win team although I'm not sure even something changes with a loss to Detroit. But I guess, we can't lose anything either with hoping for a loss in Detroit and following changes by Masai.

pilkoids · Post #1107 » by **pilkoids** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:31 pm

So tomorrow night we play Detroit and give them a chance to break the record for most losses in a row

Dr Positivity · Post #1108 » by **Dr Positivity** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:12 pm

Tha Cynic wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:

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What should be our strength has been our downfall so far this season. We have the personnel in the starting lineup to theoretically be a good defensive team. We have dropped off a cliff after the first 10 or so games. It feels like the more Darko puts his imprint the worse the team gets lol.

It looks to me like Darko is an offensive coach. We're somehow 18th in offensive rtg with Schroeder starting at PG and Poeltl at C, frontcourt pieces that don't fit and no bench. If Thibs was coaching this team we're 30th in offense but actually playing to our potential on D.

Gant · Post #1109 » by **Gant** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:19 pm

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mtcan · Post #1110 » by **mtcan** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:23 pm

Gant wrote:

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Celtics G League team will curb stomp the Raptors

Gant · Post #1111 » by **Gant** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:35 pm

mtcan wrote:
Gant wrote:

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Celtics G League team will curb stomp the Raptors

This might be an excellent opportunity for Raptor aficionados to calmly assess the play of Derrick White and Neemias Queta.

sofargone · Post #1112 » by **sofargone** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:38 pm

darko pizza party soon?

mtcan · Post #1113 » by **mtcan** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:43 pm

Gant wrote:
mtcan wrote:
Gant wrote:

Read on Twitter

Celtics G League team will curb stomp the Raptors

This might be an excellent opportunity for Raptor aficionados to calmly assess the play of Derrick White and Neemias Queta.

Darko should just rest the starters for the next 2 games just to save face.

Madhouse · Post #1114 » by **Madhouse** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:50 pm

Gant wrote:

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Celtics are winning this one easily. It makes no difference who is out against Darko.

HumbleRen · Post #1115 » by **HumbleRen** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:15 pm

Dr Positivity wrote:
Tha Cynic wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter
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What should be our strength has been our downfall so far this season. We have the personnel in the starting lineup to theoretically be a good defensive team. We have dropped off a cliff after the first 10 or so games. It feels like the more Darko puts his imprint the worse the team gets lol.

It looks to me like Darko is an offensive coach. We're somehow 18th in offensive rtg with Schroeder starting at PG and Poeltl at C, frontcourt pieces that don't fit and no bench. If Thibs was coaching this team we're 30th in offense but actually playing to our potential on D.

Thibs has been a better offensive coach than defensive over the last 2 seasons.

JN · Post #1116 » by JN » Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:29 pm

Somebody offered me the following trade today in my fantasy league:

Offered to me - Jaylen Brown, Gordon Hayward, Ben Simmons
I have to give them - SGA, Jamal Murray

Good lord.

WaltFrazier · Post #1117 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:14 am

OKC up on Denver at half. Dort made a nice block on Murray at the rim just before halftime.

Wish we had these good Canadians. SGA is amazing

HumbleRen · Post #1118 » by **HumbleRen** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:13 am

SGA is clearly the mvp at the moment right ? It’s him or Embiid.

DelAbbot · Post #1119 » by **DelAbbot** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:04 am

JN wrote:Somebody offered me the following trade today in my fantasy league:

Offered to me - Jaylen Brown, Gordon Hayward, Ben Simmons
I have to give them - SGA, Jamal Murray

Good lord.

Masai needs to stop playing fantasy bball and get back to work

ItsDanger · Post #1120 » by **ItsDanger** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:54 am

Funny how Zubac can attract 2 defenders allowing the Clippers guards open drives on either side. But on the Raps, spacing remains an issue.