PLAYOFFS - GAME-1: (8) Bulls @ (1) Celtics – 6:30PM, Sun. 04-16-17 – TNT/CSN

chakdaddy · Post #1581 » by **chakdaddy** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:23 am

Sure could use Portia instead of 4th string PG

celticfan42487 · Post #1582 » by **celticfan42487** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:23 am

Phinsoverpats wrote:Top 3 pick this year nothing to be upset about

I don't think anyone in Boston particularly had their sights on more than a nice run in the playoffs this year.

But this is a 1 v 8 and this team has taken care of teams .500 or less all year. So I doubt you can say nothing to be upset about.

I'm still not too concerned, but I didn't really rate the Bulls nor have I paid attention to them the last quarter of the season. I do find it amazing that they only started playing their 3 point shooting 4 on a horrible shooting team late in the season... that seems like an obvious move as their season opener team.

benjaminbuttonz · Post #1583 » by **benjaminbuttonz** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:23 am

Marvel wrote:
return2glory wrote:Let the overreaction begin.

Let the fake excuses commence.

Everything is gravy don't you know? We can lose to the Bulls in 3 as the 1 seed and it's still all good.

Sorry but this is why we are looked at as the worst fan base in Boston sports.

The Corey's · Post #1584 » by **The Corey's** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:24 am

Scale over here talking about how the Celts need to own the paint as if if he wouldn't be our best rebounder if he was still in his prime.

chrisab123 · Post #1585 » by **chrisab123** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:24 am

AlCelticFan wrote:
chrisab123 wrote:
AlCelticFan wrote:It's all short-term thinking.

Like Ainge is too stupid to realize we need more rebounding??? Do you really believe this? Come on; jesus... if everyone on realgm knows, I suspect Ainge knows.

However, you have to make good moves for the team for the long term. That's how championship contenders are build -- not by patching a Frankenstein arm rebounder onto this freak of a team.

You say that then it boggles the mind as to why Ainge signed Horford and didn't tank until this year. It doesn't make sense at all if the organization was shooting for 3 straight first round exits.

Horford is an amazing player. Far from a Frankenstein arm scenario. On top of it, Horford was the first domino in the Horford->Durant power play... Context is important.

Sure but everyone knew what was going on. My point is if you were going to just play the draft pick game then why wouldn't you tank last year and get two top 10 picks? It's a lot better than repeated 1st round exits.

AlCelticFan · Post #1586 » by **AlCelticFan** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:24 am

meatball sub wrote:can we show up outside of crowder's house with pitchforks in hand tonight or do we have to wait until we get swept?

No, I don't think we can. Get out of here with this creepy stuff, man.

WindyCityBorn · Post #1587 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:25 am

Marvel wrote:Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

GreenBloodedC · Post #1588 » by **GreenBloodedC** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:25 am

chrisab123 wrote:
AlCelticFan wrote:
chrisab123 wrote:
You say that then it boggles the mind as to why Ainge signed Horford and didn't tank until this year. It doesn't make sense at all if the organization was shooting for 3 straight first round exits.

Horford is an amazing player. Far from a Frankenstein arm scenario. On top of it, Horford was the first domino in the Horford->Durant power play... Context is important.

Sure but everyone knew what was going on. My point is if you were going to just play the draft pick game then why wouldn't you tank last year and get two top 10 picks? It's a lot better than repeated 1st round exits.

So you want to be Philly or Suns. Cool.

The Corey's · Post #1589 » by **The Corey's** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:25 am

Time to give KG a call.

I'm **** serious

gocelts · Post #1590 » by **gocelts** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:25 am

I actually liked Stevens putting his players in position to win... they just didn't win.

You would all be on your knees had Smart & Crowder hit more open threes...should Olynyk been benched for Jerebco? We have no other bigs...

Marvel · Post #1591 » by **Marvel** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:25 am

chakdaddy wrote:Sure could use Portia instead of 4th string PG

No worries another PG incoming in the draft. :lol:

chrisab123 · Post #1592 » by **chrisab123** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:26 am

meatball sub wrote:can we show up outside of crowder's house with pitchforks in hand tonight or do we have to wait until we get swept?

They won't get swept.

robdog_5 · Post #1593 » by **robdog_5** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:26 am

I kept thinking man Cs could have run Bulls out of gym in first half when Bulls were cold. But kept making stupid turnovers and getting killed on glass. Should have had big lead. Finally started rebounding and taking care of ball and Bulls suddenly got hot. Blew it

AlCelticFan · Post #1594 » by **AlCelticFan** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:26 am

benjaminbuttonz wrote:
Marvel wrote:
return2glory wrote:Let the overreaction begin.

Let the fake excuses commence.

Everything is gravy don't you know? We can lose to the Bulls in 3 as the 1 seed and it's still all good.

Sorry but this is why we are looked at as the worst fan base in Boston sports.

I upvoted you, assuming you were posting sarcasm... now I think I was wrong, lol.

Losing to the Bulls would be a real bad look for our organization, and imho one that would require some reassessment. We'd truly be a regular-season-only team of weak players.

return2glory · Post #1595 » by **return2glory** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:27 am

Marvel wrote:
return2glory wrote:Let the overreaction begin.

Let the fake excuses commence.

What's a fake excuse?

The fact that Ainge made no upgrades at the deadline?

The fact that the rebounding sucks.

The fact that we don't have a second go to scorer?

The fact that we don't have one consistent scoring off the bench?

The fact that no one besides Thomas can get to the line?

No of you guys take losses too hard. Ainge didn't give a **** about upgrading this team at the deadline. Not even a small move to address the weak bench. Ainge didn't care about this season. Why should you guys?

nickgammon · Post #1596 » by **nickgammon** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:27 am

As disappointed as I am in the team as a whole, i couldn't be prouder of IT.

Clearly this team needs a lot of improvements, but I won't freak out over one game. I had a bad feeling going into this one because I think emotions were just running too high.

Post #1597 » by **Darth Celtic** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:27 am

WindyCityBorn wrote:
Marvel wrote:Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Trolling when our best player played a game like that after losing his sister and an emotionally packed fan base because of it.
1. **** off
2. Stay classy chicago,

AlCelticFan · Post #1598 » by **AlCelticFan** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:27 am

WindyCityBorn wrote:
Marvel wrote:Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

But at least your mother still is ashamed of you. So I'm happy.

chrisab123 · Post #1599 » by **chrisab123** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:27 am

GreenBloodedC wrote:
chrisab123 wrote:
AlCelticFan wrote:Horford is an amazing player. Far from a Frankenstein arm scenario. On top of it, Horford was the first domino in the Horford->Durant power play... Context is important.

Sure but everyone knew what was going on. My point is if you were going to just play the draft pick game then why wouldn't you tank last year and get two top 10 picks? It's a lot better than repeated 1st round exits.

So you want to be Philly or Suns. Cool.

If Danny isn't going to get talent to help this team advance past the first round? Then yes

Jingles · Post #1600 » by **Jingles** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:28 am

Haven't had the same fire as last year. Been that way all season. Thought maybe the team that smothered the Dubs would make an appearance. It didn't. Need to be better, and a hell of a lot tougher. Show some pride.

C's need size and athleticism so badly it hurts.