Game Thread – Heat (48-28) @ Celtics (47-29) – 7:30PM, Wed, March 30, 2022

jfs1000d · Post #641 » by **jfs1000d** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:
VeryMuchWoke wrote:How are we losing to the Heat?

Because they're arguably a better team?

Heat aren’t better. They are good. But Boston will be fine. Tough shooting game and the game was way too physical. You have to call the game a little tighter IMO.

That, and Boston Celtics had Trouble with ban and Lowry. It happens. BAd 4th Q.

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Green89 · Post #642 » by **Green89** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

Was there any possession in the 2nd half where Tatum didn't have his hands up?

Ill News · Post #643 » by **Ill News** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

Can we not dedicate days to legends anymore? We always screw it up by losing in heartbreaking fashion. Hate that this happened on Tommy Night.

Post #644 » by **canman1971** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

Cs sucked at the end, but the refs just are terrible. And I don't just feel that way about this game, the Celtics or any team. I mean the refs are so much worse for whatever reason than any other professional sport. Borderline corrupt.

Post #645 » by **Feed Your Head** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

celticfan42487 wrote:
jfs1000d wrote:
celticfan42487 wrote:Tatum completely mentally checked out the entire 4th

His more worried about getting the ref to call a foul every play and staring them down then focusing on the game

This is extremely concerning

It is not concerning. Game is physical.

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It is to me

I thought Tatum was beyond that type of stuff personally.

I know he's only 24 so maybe he's still maturing but I thought he had matured past that.

I mean I don’t know how much more clearly it needs to be explained. The Heat hard trapped Tatum on the catch the entire 4th quarter.

This is always going to be the concern for the playoffs, because that’s what every team will do against us. It’s just the Heat have much better and more physical defenders than most teams.

Kalela · Post #646 » by **Kalela** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

Afam wrote:The Celtics don’t need another star player is ridiculous and proven to be fault. Even Wyc and co don’t believe that.They need another star player especially to prevent Tatum from being doubled/ triple teamed

They need another good big. It has been obvious all season.

zoyathedestroya · Post #647 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:09 am

Disappointing. Don't care about seeding now. I'm worried about our offensive execution without Timelord and opponents focusing on Tatum.

Ben-N1ce · Post #648 » by **Ben-N1ce** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:10 am

Setshot33 wrote:Piss poor effort equals loss.

Tatum needs to be tougher mentally if he wants to really be next level.

More like Smart needs to shoot better or stop shooting..Smart has 6 turnovers..shot 3/15. This is what teams want him to do

Afam · Post #649 » by **Afam** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:10 am

I knew this was going to happen . The Celtics would let a not so good heat team beat them. This team needs to re-focus and start playing better or lose in the first round .

Hal14 · Post #650 » by **Hal14** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:10 am

CelticFaninLBC wrote:Tough to win against really good teams when Grant Williams is your starting pf.

is 36 yr old PJ tucker really that much better than grant?

tucker is miami's starting PF

Marvel · Post #651 » by **Marvel** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:11 am

This sucks

itrsteve · Post #652 » by **itrsteve** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:11 am

Please guys, don’t resort to bitching about refs. Looking like Raptor fans. We got straight up outplayed at the hands of Max F’ing Stuss.

It’s a pill which has to be swallowed with a full pitcher of water.

Hal14 · Post #653 » by **Hal14** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:12 am

Afam wrote:I knew this was going to happen . The Celtics would let a not so good heat team beat them. This team needs to re-focus and start playing better or lose in the first round .

miami is the 1 seed in a loaded eastern conference. this comment is funny lol.

you act like we just lost to the pelicans

PierceFan4ever · Post #654 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:12 am

The Comedian wrote:
celticfan42487 wrote:
jfs1000d wrote:It is not concerning. Game is physical.

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It is to me

I thought Tatum was beyond that type of stuff personally.

I know he's only 24 so maybe he's still maturing but I thought he had matured past that.

I mean I don’t know how much more clearly it needs to be explained. The Heat hard trapped Tatum on the catch the entire 4th quarter.

This is always going to be the concern for the playoffs, because that’s what every team will do against us. It’s just the Heat have much better and more physical defenders than most teams.

Yeah I don’t know how so many people are upset with Tatum, yeah he was frustrated but the heat much like the mavs blitzed him 25 feet away from the hoop. Role players didn’t do a whole lot off those doubles today and that worries me if that’s something teams will do in the playoffs. Daring smart, white, and others to shoot was a good idea by spo.

Maybe what I wished Tatum did from the start of the game was be more aggressive. I felt like he touched the ball maybe 2 times in the first 6-7 minutes.

Jaqua92 · Post #655 » by **Jaqua92** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:13 am

Predictable. Folded and out played when faced with adversity. Momentum is gone and being the best team in the league is gone.

I pity any of you who think this team is a real championship threat without Rob. Momentum and confidence is gone.

Utterly outplayed and out coached from start to finish

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CelticsPride18 · Post #656 » by **CelticsPride18** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:13 am

We are lucky that Lowry and Strus didn’t hit 15+ 3’s on us the defense vs those 2 were awful. The Jays were very disappointing defensively this game.

Tyakack · Post #657 » by **Tyakack** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:14 am

Time will tell if this loss ends up being good or bad in the long term because yes, match ups and seeding matters with this team.

Afam · Post #658 » by **Afam** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:16 am

Time to fix this . They let the long winning streaks get to their heads . This is what Ime has been talking to them about , trying to fix . They are not a great team , an elite team that can afford to take night off , plays off ,Start the game slow and taking it up a notch later. Robert Williams is out for a while , no excuses. Play better .

VeryMuchWoke · Post #659 » by **VeryMuchWoke** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:19 am

canman1971 wrote:Cs sucked at the end, but the refs just are terrible. And I don't just feel that way about this game, the Celtics or any team. I mean the refs are so much worse for whatever reason than any other professional sport. Borderline corrupt.

100% corrupt and it's been proven. Donaghy was no "bad apple". He was about to expose the whole operation but Stern leaked his name to the NY Post before he could turn informant (the FBI foolishly let Stern know about Donaghy).

www.whistleblowerpod.com - it's an incredible listen.

tfribs45 · Post #660 » by **tfribs45** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:21 am

Hal14 wrote:
Afam wrote:I knew this was going to happen . The Celtics would let a not so good heat team beat them. This team needs to re-focus and start playing better or lose in the first round .

miami is the 1 seed in a loaded eastern conference. this comment is funny lol.

you act like we just lost to the pelicans

You tell em Hal. What a bunch of babies ?! Lol grow a pair , the Heat played bully ball and we couldn’t match it.