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Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024

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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#21 » by GoCeltics123 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 5:41 pm

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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#22 » by Parliament10 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 5:42 pm

Joshyjess wrote:I have a feeling our bench is going to get some quality minutes tonight. I really want to see our 7-10 guys get the most time (Pritchard, Hauser, Kornet and TIllman), to get them even more Playoff ready.
While other teams are fighting for playoff spots hopefully the C's can spend the remaining games fine tuning our bench, and our potential playoff rotations (and giving the starters more rest time).

That's a Great strategy. Probably also working on Porzingis and Pritchard getting Isolated, on Defense.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#23 » by Celts17Pride » Wed Apr 3, 2024 5:45 pm

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Ah yay the Celtics against their own complacency again tonight

So another 50/50 game.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#24 » by GoCeltics123 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 5:47 pm

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Ah yay the Celtics against their own complacency again tonight

So another 50/50 game.

Maybe Hayward being on the other side will keep them motivated lmao
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#25 » by SuperDeluxe » Wed Apr 3, 2024 5:52 pm

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Ah yay the Celtics against their own complacency again tonight

I wonder if they're really injured or if this is just OKC playing games.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#26 » by Homerclease » Wed Apr 3, 2024 5:54 pm

Shocked, I expected a full strength OKC team tonight. I think C’s should dress everyone and make the rest of the season a formality with a win tonight.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#27 » by bisme37 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 6:04 pm

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I wonder if they're really injured or if this is just OKC playing games.


They're injured. They were out last night too and the Thunder are trying to get the 1 seed so it's bad timing for their two best players to be banged up.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#28 » by SLCceltic » Wed Apr 3, 2024 6:24 pm

I can't remember the last time we played a decent team who hd ALL their guys

last Nuggs game ??
it's been a while
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#29 » by Bad-Thoma » Wed Apr 3, 2024 7:26 pm

All I really care about is getting to the end of the season healthy. That said winning all the games would be nice as well, especially this one.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#30 » by Smart2Nesmith43 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 7:29 pm

SLCceltic wrote:I can't remember the last time we played a decent team who hd ALL their guys

last Nuggs game ??
it's been a while

Nobody felt bad for the Celtics when Tatum sprained his ankle in game 7 of the ECF (and Brogdon played the entire series injured). Nobody felt bad for the Celtics when the lost the finals because Timelord wasn't 100%. Nobody felt bad for the Celtics when Boston was decimated by injuries and they had to start Langford, Fournier and a washed up Tristan Thompson in an elimination game. So I don't care if other teams don't show up at full strength, it's their problem.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#31 » by zoyathedestroya » Wed Apr 3, 2024 9:11 pm

Think about my precious SRS and net rating. That is the END GOAL. Beat the 90s Bulls and the 70s Bucks.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#32 » by MrGreenRunsDeep » Wed Apr 3, 2024 9:17 pm

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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#33 » by Mr_Mojo_Risin » Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:12 pm

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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#34 » by bisme37 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:20 pm

JB playing. Only Springer is out for the C's tonight.


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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#35 » by Joshyjess » Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:43 pm

bisme37 wrote:JB playing. Only Springer is out for the C's tonight.


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I know I'm old because every time I hear the name Springer, the first thing that comes to mind is "When did Boston sign Jerry Springer"????
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#36 » by Mr_Mojo_Risin » Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:52 pm

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bisme37 wrote:JB playing. Only Springer is out for the C's tonight.


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I know I'm old because every time I hear the name Springer, the first thing that comes to mind is "When did Boston sign Jerry Springer"????

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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#37 » by ConstableGeneva » Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:52 pm

Lose-lose situation. Can't lose since they're on B2B and missing two best guys. If we win, it's gonna be invalidated anyway and we still haven't won against a healthy elite team with Middleton playing.

So just play well and play the right way in prep for playoffs regardless of circumstance. It is what it is. More to life than just sports. We need superstars.
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#38 » by ConstableGeneva » Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:58 pm

I'd say recruit Gordo, sign him to the minimum, and help Brad win his 2nd NBA title but then will he be okay playing behind Sam Hauser?
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#39 » by shackles10 » Wed Apr 3, 2024 11:00 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:I'd say recruit Gordo, sign him to the minimum, and help Brad win his 2nd NBA title but then will he be okay playing behind Sam Hauser?
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A very generous definition of “checking in with” for JB lol
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Re: Game Thread – Thunder @ Celtics – 7:30PM, Wed, April 3, 2024 

Post#40 » by SLCceltic » Wed Apr 3, 2024 11:09 pm

Smart2Nesmith43 wrote:
SLCceltic wrote:I can't remember the last time we played a decent team who hd ALL their guys

last Nuggs game ??
it's been a while

Nobody felt bad for the Celtics when Tatum sprained his ankle in game 7 of the ECF (and Brogdon played the entire series injured). Nobody felt bad for the Celtics when the lost the finals because Timelord wasn't 100%. Nobody felt bad for the Celtics when Boston was decimated by injuries and they had to start Langford, Fournier and a washed up Tristan Thompson in an elimination game. So I don't care if other teams don't show up at full strength, it's their problem.


I think you missed the point. Nobody here cares about other teams or their bad luck.

My concern is that we are going into the POs after playing 25-30 lacluster opponents ...iron is not sharpening OUR iron
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