ImageImageImage

NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21

Moderators: bisme37, Darthlukey, canman1971, Shak_Celts, Parliament10, shackles10, snowman, Froob

pac213up
General Manager
Posts: 8,590
And1: 4,232
Joined: Jul 11, 2006

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#681 » by pac213up » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Froob wrote:
pac213up wrote:Nesmith should be getting minutes.

For sure rather see him than Semi.


Need his energy and hope he makes shot. Semi or Williams minutes should be going to him.
User avatar
Setshot33
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,472
And1: 2,749
Joined: Apr 11, 2009
 

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#682 » by Setshot33 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Who do the Celtics have that they could send in just long enough to put Harden on his ass on one of those drives?
" But the best thing to do is just win"- Red Auerbach
User avatar
Celts17Pride
RealGM
Posts: 68,872
And1: 70,977
Joined: Nov 27, 2005

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#683 » by Celts17Pride » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Dangit wrote:Lmao at this board.... Litterly playing with basically Tatum and Smart and people acting like we should be demolishing Irving , Harden and Kevin Durant ... if " only Stevens had the right rotations " .... absolutely Toxic

Again, playoffs are not for the weak
GotDaSauce
RealGM
Posts: 12,088
And1: 10,082
Joined: Mar 08, 2018

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#684 » by GotDaSauce » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

CeltsFlow wrote:Have no idea how we're only down 12, problem is we're down 12 against this team.

If we remember how to play defense again in the 2nd half we can be right back in it!
User avatar
CeltsfanSinceBirth
RealGM
Posts: 23,818
And1: 34,893
Joined: Jul 29, 2003
     

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#685 » by CeltsfanSinceBirth » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Feel bad for Tatum. They are trapping the hell out of him. Going to need 2 more guys other than Tatum to play above their heads in the 2nd half just to be within striking distance.
robdog_5
Veteran
Posts: 2,872
And1: 2,319
Joined: Feb 03, 2017
   

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#686 » by robdog_5 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Jakeopp wrote:
Kalela wrote:
Jakeopp wrote:Smart's shot selection is going to make this impossible to recover from.


Smart is not the problem.

Maybe not, but his shot selection isn't helping.


He has too. No offense besides him and Tatum creating everything
User avatar
CeltsFlow
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,999
And1: 6,716
Joined: Sep 10, 2017
Location: Jayson Tatum Fan Club
 

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#687 » by CeltsFlow » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Dangit wrote:Lmao at this board.... Litterly playing with basically Tatum and Smart and people acting like we should be demolishing Irving , Harden and Kevin Durant ... if " only Stevens had the right rotations " .... absolutely Toxic

While yeah, winning this game was always a long shot, it's a GT, people are gonna get caught up in the moment. And to be fair, rotations could be better, no reason to keep Smart off for so long, even with two fouls. Semi should also never see the floor over Nesmith unless it's garbage time.
Froob wrote:SVG is like JVG from an alternate reality where JVG is interested in talking about the game


Kabookalu wrote:[Dillon] Brooks has a mediocre driving game, but insists that he's prime Manu Ginobili.


It's time to win basketball games
User avatar
Ill News
General Manager
Posts: 7,879
And1: 16,417
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
       

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#688 » by Ill News » Mon May 31, 2021 12:04 am

Nets playing great defense on Tatum. KD and Harden, both long and big bodies respectively, are giving him trouble. Brad's gotta figure out how to get Tatum the switch on another smaller defender.
User avatar
Captain_Caveman
RealGM
Posts: 25,904
And1: 38,513
Joined: Jun 25, 2007
       

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#689 » by Captain_Caveman » Mon May 31, 2021 12:05 am

Jakeopp wrote:
Kalela wrote:
Jakeopp wrote:Smart's shot selection is going to make this impossible to recover from.


Smart is not the problem.

Maybe not, but his shot selection isn't helping.


Hating on Smart for laying it out like this?

This forum suuuucks. Please go outside and pick up a ball sometime.
BlameTheRefs
Starter
Posts: 2,117
And1: 473
Joined: Feb 21, 2007

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#690 » by BlameTheRefs » Mon May 31, 2021 12:05 am

Celts17Pride wrote:
BlameTheRefs wrote:They’re too good. It’s over


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

See ya

I know, the truth hurts


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
cloverleaf
RealGM
Posts: 10,408
And1: 7,718
Joined: Feb 10, 2007

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#691 » by cloverleaf » Mon May 31, 2021 12:05 am

I think we may see some minutes for Mr. Kornet in the 2nd half, as Brad's gotta try something other than Grant down there trying to defend this crew.
Hal14
RealGM
Posts: 22,419
And1: 21,329
Joined: Apr 05, 2019

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#692 » by Hal14 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:05 am

GotDaSauce wrote:
Hal14 wrote:fournier really struggling any time. he has to defend Harden. i mean, harden is one of the hardest guys inj the league to guard 1 on 1, but still, fournier has been weak defensively this series..

He can only be so aggressive.. If we lose him to fouls forget about this game.

well harden is going by him off the dribble like fournier isn't even there. it would just be nice if he could stay with him a little better.
Nothing wrong with having a different opinion - as long as it's done respectfully. It'd be lame if we all agreed on everything :)
GotDaSauce
RealGM
Posts: 12,088
And1: 10,082
Joined: Mar 08, 2018

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#693 » by GotDaSauce » Mon May 31, 2021 12:05 am

Setshot33 wrote:Who do the Celtics have that they could send in just long enough to put Harden on his ass on one of those drives?

Have Tacko bring his entire arm down on a block attempt! :lol: :lol: :lol:
User avatar
BRUNiNHO91
RealGM
Posts: 30,423
And1: 23,553
Joined: Mar 04, 2009
Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brasil...
     

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#694 » by BRUNiNHO91 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:06 am

I've seen some stupid firepower in the NBA before but this has to be right at the top. You figure they add the right guys on this team next year and they will be nearly impossible to beat.

Tough that this is the talent we have to deal with the rest of Tatum's contract. Yikes.
WHAT THEY GON’ SAY NOW? ‎ THANK YOU TRUTH!
User avatar
bisme37
Forum Mod - Celtics
Forum Mod - Celtics
Posts: 25,161
And1: 73,249
Joined: May 24, 2014
 

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#695 » by bisme37 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:06 am

Everyone hang in there, we're going to collect ourselves at halftime and win this thing.
User avatar
Ill News
General Manager
Posts: 7,879
And1: 16,417
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
       

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#696 » by Ill News » Mon May 31, 2021 12:06 am

The playoffs ending for the Celtics will be worth it if it means never having to see commercials of Wade's dumb game show ever again. I hope he becomes a terrible host lol
Hal14
RealGM
Posts: 22,419
And1: 21,329
Joined: Apr 05, 2019

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#697 » by Hal14 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:06 am

cloverleaf wrote:I think we may see some minutes for Mr. Kornet in the 2nd half, as Brad's gotta try something other than Grant down there trying to defend this crew.

grant has been one of our best defenders this game
Nothing wrong with having a different opinion - as long as it's done respectfully. It'd be lame if we all agreed on everything :)
User avatar
Celts17Pride
RealGM
Posts: 68,872
And1: 70,977
Joined: Nov 27, 2005

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#698 » by Celts17Pride » Mon May 31, 2021 12:06 am

BlameTheRefs wrote:
Celts17Pride wrote:
BlameTheRefs wrote:They’re too good. It’s over


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

See ya

I know, the truth hurts


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry, sounded like you were leaving
GotDaSauce
RealGM
Posts: 12,088
And1: 10,082
Joined: Mar 08, 2018

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#699 » by GotDaSauce » Mon May 31, 2021 12:06 am

Hal14 wrote:
GotDaSauce wrote:
Hal14 wrote:fournier really struggling any time. he has to defend Harden. i mean, harden is one of the hardest guys inj the league to guard 1 on 1, but still, fournier has been weak defensively this series..

He can only be so aggressive.. If we lose him to fouls forget about this game.

well harden is going by him off the dribble like fournier isn't even there. it would just be nice if he could stay with him a little better.

I hear ya!
robdog_5
Veteran
Posts: 2,872
And1: 2,319
Joined: Feb 03, 2017
   

Re: NBA Playoffs, Rnd 1: Nets (2) @ Celtics (1) – 7:00PM, Sun. 05-30-21 

Post#700 » by robdog_5 » Mon May 31, 2021 12:07 am

Fournier has been the one whose hurt us

Return to Boston Celtics