Game Thread – Hawks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Sat, Jan. 18, 2025

Post #1 » by **Parliament10** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:33 am

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Previously, With The BOSTON CELTICS . . .

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Regular Season, Victory Count, 2024-25
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Victory Cigar

(14) Jayson Tatum
(8) Payton Pritchard
(4) Jaylen Brown
(1) Stay Ready Group
(1) Derrick White
(1) Kristaps Porziņģis

Ties go to the Team. – Cut-off Time, is when the next Game Thread is made.
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(7) Jaylen Brown
(5) Jayson Tatum
(4) Derrick White
(4) Payton Pritchard
(4) Kristaps Porziņģis
(2) Luke Kornet
(2) Team/Coaches
(1) Al Horford
(1) Jrue Holiday

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ConstableGeneva · Post #2 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:38 pm

Our Starting Five No Longer Sucks Update: In 20.2 minutes vs. ORL, the DW/JH/JB/JT/KP lineup outscored the Magic by FIFTEEN POINTS! Shot the hell out of the ball. Produced 56 pts on 57/50/83 splits. 12 assists and just 2 turnovers. 143.6 offensive rating, 102.5 defensive rating, 41.1 net rating, 70.6% TS% against the #3 defense in the league.

So shame on the people who gave up on them before last night. It sure wasn't me. :lol:

ConstableGeneva · Post #3 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:46 pm

PARTIAL INJURY REPORT:

Gueye and Jalen Johnson are QUESTIONABLE, Trae is PROBABLE, Bufkin, Nance, Zeller and Risacher are OUT for the Hawks.

Horford is OUT for the Celtics. Porziņģis indicated he could play but it's not up to him. No word yet on whether Scheierman was recalled by Maine. They have a 1PM game vs. the Hawks affiliate, College Park Skyhawks, in Portland Expo Bldg.

phincsfan · Post #4 » by **phincsfan** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 2:53 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:PARTIAL INJURY REPORT:

Gueye and Jalen Johnson are QUESTIONABLE, Trae is PROBABLE, Bufkin, Nance, Zeller and Risacher are OUT for the Hawks.

Horford is OUT for the Celtics. Porziņģis indicated he could play but it's not up to him. No word yet on whether Scheierman was recalled by Maine. They have a 1PM game vs. the Hawks affiliate, College Park Skyhawks, in Portland Expo Bldg.

Sit KP and give Neems the start against Clint.

Fierce1 · Post #5 » by **Fierce1** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:21 pm

Interesting that Joe played Luke in the 1st half but went with Queta in the 2nd half.

Guess adjustments are just discussed when Cs lose.

Smart2Nesmith43 · Post #6 » by **Smart2Nesmith43** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 4:07 pm

The Celtics have won only one of their last four meetings with the Hawks. Trae Young has played in only one of those games. Guess which one it was.

winsomme2 · Post #7 » by **winsomme2** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:03 pm

I would really like to see Anton Watson get some PT.

He seems very in control of his abilities, he's smart, and makes good decisions. He also looks pretty comfortable shooting threes and has a little size too.

playa-hater · Post #8 » by **playa-hater** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:06 pm

"Hunting quality shots" and better player and ball movement will lead to making more shots I heard. Just a Rumor. But what do I know.

Post #9 » by **bisme37** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:08 pm

Maybe I'm tripping but it seems like the Hawks often give us trouble with how active their bigs are around the rim. So it kinda sucks that we'll be short on bigs. Should still be a BIG CELTICS WIN though. Cuz we rule.

ConstableGeneva · Post #10 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:25 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:PARTIAL INJURY REPORT:

Gueye and Jalen Johnson are QUESTIONABLE, Trae is PROBABLE, Bufkin, Nance, Zeller and Risacher are OUT for the Hawks.

Horford is OUT for the Celtics. Porziņģis indicated he could play but it's not up to him. No word yet on whether Scheierman was recalled by Maine. They have a 1PM game vs. the Hawks affiliate, College Park Skyhawks, in Portland Expo Bldg.

Staps, Horf, and Tats are all listed as QUESTIONABLE for the game. Weird that Horford isn't outright listed as OUT.

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #11 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:34 pm

Baylor is really producing, creating, rebounding: he literally can do it all - if it can just translate - he's a lot more talented than Hauser and if it can translate, you can move Hauser next season...

playa-hater · Post #12 » by **playa-hater** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:28 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:Baylor is really producing, creating, rebounding: he literally can do it all - if it can just translate - he's a lot more talented than Hauser and if it can translate, you can move Hauser next season...

Talented? maybe potentially more versatile with some passing and dribbling abilities. But as of now shooting and defense is a definite edge to Sam Hauser. But I also believe in saying Never say Never! So, we will see.

playa-hater · Post #13 » by **playa-hater** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:30 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:
ConstableGeneva wrote:PARTIAL INJURY REPORT:

Gueye and Jalen Johnson are QUESTIONABLE, Trae is PROBABLE, Bufkin, Nance, Zeller and Risacher are OUT for the Hawks.

Horford is OUT for the Celtics. Porziņģis indicated he could play but it's not up to him. No word yet on whether Scheierman was recalled by Maine. They have a 1PM game vs. the Hawks affiliate, College Park Skyhawks, in Portland Expo Bldg.

Staps, Horf, and Tats are all listed as QUESTIONABLE for the game. Weird that Horford isn't outright listed as OUT.

Part of me would be very surprised to see both Al and KP out.

Post #14 » by **bisme37** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:58 pm

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Kornet starting.

Post #15 » by **bisme37** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:59 pm

Enjoy the big game you guys

Go C's let's get this win!!

playa-hater · Post #16 » by **playa-hater** » Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:05 am

bisme37 wrote:Enjoy the big game you guys

Go C's let's get this win!!

In most cases I like Queta > Kornet..but in this case like Kornet more as a starter..he moves thr ball and our starters need to get the flow early.. plus Queta can come in with his energy..

Fierce1 · Post #17 » by **Fierce1** » Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:11 am

I think even if Luke is starting, Queta will end up getting more minutes than Luke.

Post #18 » by **bisme37** » Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:16 am

I'd be curious to learn why Luke, who was a 3pt shooter when he came to the NBA, now passes up wide open 3s like it would be ridiculous to take one. I can't really see Joe telling a player who can shoot to not shoot, so what's up with that?

Fierce1 · Post #19 » by **Fierce1** » Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:17 am

Hawks getting a dose of their own medicine.

Fierce1 · Post #20 » by **Fierce1** » Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:18 am

bisme37 wrote:I'd be curious to learn why Luke, who was a 3pt shooter when he came to the NBA, now passes up wide open 3s like it would be ridiculous to take one. I can't really see Joe telling a player who can shoot to not shoot, so what's up with that?

Joe is the real "Man of Mystery", not Austin Powers. :lol: