Game Thread – Celtics @ Thunder – 8:00PM, Tues, Jan. 2, 2024

[Green89]

Porzingus cost them this game with his lack of effort on closeouts.

Jaylen's 0/8 from deep was worse

[Hal14]

Porzingus cost them this game with his lack of effort on closeouts.

Are you drunk lol

He stood on defense and would not run out to the shooter multiple times.

He was probably our best, most consistent player tonight.

We know he's not good at defending out on the perimeter and contesting 3's. Joe needs to scheme the defense so that KP is able to stay closer to the basket on D..it's usually not an issue..

[PierceFan4ever]

Needed Tatum on sga earlier. Or even brown. Holiday was getting cooked

[Setshot33]

Are you drunk lol

He stood on defense and would not run out to the shooter multiple times.

I wouldn’t say it cost the game since we had some stinkers on the team today but the close outs were a bit lazy and they hurt

He gave up at least 9 points if not 12 on those tonight.

[Shamrock23]

I have a feeling January is a losing month for us. We play teams that always gives us a hard time. Good luck!

[PierceFan4ever]

He stood on defense and would not run out to the shooter multiple times.

I wouldn’t say it cost the game since we had some stinkers on the team today but the close outs were a bit lazy and they hurt

He gave up at least 9 points if not 12 on those tonight.

Couple to Giddey and Chet. Way too much space

[ConstableGeneva]

Jrue and Brown killed us.

Cult gonna vote JB for VC regardless.

[Green89]

I actually like not calling it there.

You’re more likely to need it on a last possession type of situation.

No, they wasted over 8 of the 12 seconds left. 5 of those seconds driving it across half court.

Not calling a TO worked lol, KP just wasn’t careful with his feet. Otherwise it’s a one possession game, with a TO.

Did you see the desperation three we got with only 2.8 seconds left? Better to call the TO, shoot the three within 3-4 of the 12 seconds, and get the ball back with about 7 seconds for a final possession.

[Shak_Celts]

that was ugly for jb and there isn't any two ways about it. needed about 2 more buckets from him instead of 50-11 bricks.

[CelticsPride18]

That was a fun game. OKC made some tough shots all night long.

[BK_2020]

Giddey shooting 4-7 from the three is just BS. He's got Marcus Smart ceiling as a shooter.

[GrandTheftRondo]

No, they wasted over 8 of the 12 seconds left. 5 of those seconds driving it across half court.

Not calling a TO worked lol, KP just wasn’t careful with his feet. Otherwise it’s a one possession game, with a TO.

Did you see the desperation three we got with only 2.8 seconds left? Better to call the TO, shoot the three within 3-4 of the 12 seconds, and get the ball back with about 7 seconds for a final possession.

We got an awesome look for Porzingis and if he tidied his foot up it would have been a one point game.

Seriously doubt we get half as good a look with a time out there.

[BK_2020]

No, they wasted over 8 of the 12 seconds left. 5 of those seconds driving it across half court.

Not calling a TO worked lol, KP just wasn’t careful with his feet. Otherwise it’s a one possession game, with a TO.

Did you see the desperation three we got with only 2.8 seconds left? Better to call the TO, shoot the three within 3-4 of the 12 seconds, and get the ball back with about 7 seconds for a final possession.

And then you can't advance the ball. Now you are in a worse spot despite having 7 seconds not 2.8. The only play you can run is have a guard dribble and launch a prayer.

[Green89]

That was a fun game. OKC made some tough EASY shots all night long.

Fixed

[CelticsPride18]

Giddey shooting 4-7 from the three is just BS. He's got Marcus Smart ceiling as a shooter.

And the BS Dirk fadeaway that he made. Lucky ass scoring game for him

[Green89]

Did you see the desperation three we got with only 2.8 seconds left? Better to call the TO, shoot the three within 3-4 of the 12 seconds, and get the ball back with about 7 seconds for a final possession.

And then you can't advance the ball. Now you are in a worse spot despite having 7 seconds not 2.8. The only play you can run is have a guard dribble and launch a prayer.

7 seconds is plenty of time

[bucknersrevenge]

Fun game. Not really mad too much about this one. SGA is amazing Chet hit some big shots in the 4th too. The non-call on PP hurt but this is a loss I can handle. We didn't play dumb basketball today.

[KillahGhostface]

Did you see the desperation three we got with only 2.8 seconds left? Better to call the TO, shoot the three within 3-4 of the 12 seconds, and get the ball back with about 7 seconds for a final possession.

We got an awesome look for Porzingis and if he tidied his foot up it would have been a one point game.

Seriously doubt we get half as good a look with a time out there.

I don’t even see how this is a debate lol. If he called the timeout, who knows if we even score, and even if we do, OKC gets FT’s, and the Celtics would need to drive the entire court again, probably just to get intentionally fouled by the Thunder.

Come on, guys.

[pac213up]

It was a defensive bloodbath until the 4th.

[BK_2020]

Did you see the desperation three we got with only 2.8 seconds left? Better to call the TO, shoot the three within 3-4 of the 12 seconds, and get the ball back with about 7 seconds for a final possession.

And then you can't advance the ball. Now you are in a worse spot despite having 7 seconds not 2.8. The only play you can run is have a guard dribble and launch a prayer.

7 seconds is plenty of time

Not against pressure, my friend. OKC isn't going to pull everyone back and let you just run it down. They know you have to shoot a three to tie and they are happy to give up a TD layup.