In-Season Tournament – Celtics @ Raptors – 7:30PM, Fri, Nov. 17, 2023

[Fierce1]

Starting 8?

PP still has a long way to go.

I'd say the Cs are 7 deep right now.

But he's making positive contributions even without getting his normal hot shooting self. And I still believe that will come sooner than later.

True.

I'm rooting for PP to succeed.

He's a good kid who works hard.

[zoyathedestroya]

Felt like a stinky half for Tatum. How the hell is he leading the scoring still?

Every other starter with multiple assists.

[Deivork]

Good game so far! This team is fun! Man Hauser is unreal lol. Team is clicking, but Kristaps still looking like he’s trying to fit in, not fully comfortable yet. It’ll come. Jrue <3

What a luxury of a team!

[VeryMuchWoke]

Patiently waiting on that AI revolution. It’s 100% possible right now, just no specific investment in it yet unfortunately

With a few sensors and extra cameras you could have AI that's more accurate than the refs in 2 years easily, and I think the investment would pay for itself within a couple of years.

Oh man, there are 15 year olds coding the craziest **** in python to make jokes and memes on YouTube. Just pay one of those kids 100k and we’ll be there in a handful of weeks.

Refs union is your biggest obstacle though.

It's honestly not even that hard of a problem.

[Fierce1]

Felt like a stinky half for Tatum. How the hell is he leading the scoring still?

Every other starter with multiple assists.

That's why he's elite, like Larry.

[zoyathedestroya]

Those 16 points from Horford and Hauser kept us afloat. Good job, bench.

[Parliament10]

Best team since 08 without a doubt.

Needed an overhaul and Brad did just that. Now we have some real pros on that court.

Very reminiscent of that 2008 Team.

This team has the potential to be better.

The 2008 team had some weaknesses.

This current Celtics team have no weaknesses.

That's saying something.
We do have our weaknesses this year too, though.

[Shak_Celts]

It feels like it’s starting to click for these guys out there. First quarter was sluggish but that may have been the best quarter of basketball they’ve played all season there in the second.

First Q D was off, probably because raps were ready to jump down our throats, our offense was good but we missed everything.

[Bill Lumbergh]

Felt like a stinky half for Tatum. How the hell is he leading the scoring still?

Every other starter with multiple assists.

Before he went on his personal run I was thinking 'JT is having something of a stinker and we're still killing these guys. '

[Fierce1]

Very reminiscent of that 2008 Team.

This team has the potential to be better.

The 2008 team had some weaknesses.

This current Celtics team have no weaknesses.

That's saying something.
We do have our weaknesses this year too, though.

Rondo and Perk were not threats from the outside.

This team has 6 starters that you can't leave open from anywhere on the court.

That makes this team unguardable.

If you're the opposing team, you just hope the Cs miss their shots.

[lon3lytoaster]

With a few sensors and extra cameras you could have AI that's more accurate than the refs in 2 years easily, and I think the investment would pay for itself within a couple of years.

Oh man, there are 15 year olds coding the craziest **** in python to make jokes and memes on YouTube. Just pay one of those kids 100k and we’ll be there in a handful of weeks.

Refs union is your biggest obstacle though.

It's honestly not even that hard of a problem.

Nope, I agree. The fact they have a replay review center with individuals specifically watching each game on different angles at all times is especially maddening some of this takes so long and in many cases is a slightly educated guess.

[zoyathedestroya]

I think we’re one piece away. But unlike in years past, we’re not looking for a major piece. Just an 8th or 9th guy that’s proven or can be relied upon in short stints in the playoffs.

And injury luck of course.

[Bill Lumbergh]

The team is looking so damn good. They just play the right way far more often this year. Jrue and KP contribute greatly to that. Two smart players. Brad killed it this off-season.

Brown with two early drive-and-dishes warmed my heart. All I’ve ever wanted is for everyone to be on the same page. Good offensive flow. We were just missing open threes early. Good call trying to force switch on KP and getting some postups in Q2.

KP just adds a ton to this team on both sides of the ball. I loved Marcus, but man, that was a great trade.

[Parliament10]

This team has the potential to be better.

The 2008 team had some weaknesses.

This current Celtics team have no weaknesses.

That's saying something.
We do have our weaknesses this year too, though.

Rondo and Perk were not threats from the outside.

This team has 6 starters that you can't leave open from anywhere on the court.

That makes this team unguardable.

If you're the opposing team, you just hope the Cs miss their shots.

Good point.
We often look like we're playing Teams 6-on-5.

[lon3lytoaster]

It feels like it’s going to have to be Shroder to beat us, which I like

[Shak_Celts]

time out

[LeonPowe2004]

That went away quick.

[zoyathedestroya]

Felt like a stinky half for Tatum. How the hell is he leading the scoring still?

Every other starter with multiple assists.

Before he went on his personal run I was thinking 'JT is having something of a stinker and we're still killing these guys. '

Luxury of having multiple two-way guys who can score on three levels. Just need em to not be selfish so everyone is involved and can get into a rhythm.

[Shak_Celts]

wth ref

[BK_2020]

Refs working extra hard to make this game interesting.