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No free throws. No free lunch.Is that basketball related Jim, or were you just feeling philosophical this morning
Both.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.No free throws. No free lunch.Is that basketball related Jim, or were you just feeling philosophical this morning
100%I hate the way the Celtics are playing to close out the season. Sleep walking into the playoffs after a year of domination and they can't finish off strong?
There is a real chance we end up in a first round match up with the Heat who always play us tough. The way we are playing is giving me a bad feeling going into it.
While I agree with the sentiment, they may be taking a page from the last NBA Champ's playbook. They finished off the season at a lazy 2-5, getting blown out by a bad team, and lost only 4 the entire playoffs.I hate the way the Celtics are playing to close out the season. Sleep walking into the playoffs after a year of domination and they can't finish off strong?
There is a real chance we end up in a first round match up with the Heat who always play us tough. The way we are playing is giving me a bad feeling going into it.
I understand that logic, I think the thing is that I’ve watched how this team operates throughout the “Jay era”.While I agree with the sentiment, they may be taking a page from the last NBA Champ's playbook. They finished off the season at a lazy 2-5, getting blown out by a bad team, and lost only 4 the entire playoffs.
There isn't a world where it should be possible for Tatum to be a -30 in 32 minutes and Pritchard a +22 in 21 minutes. Trying to even make the math of that add up hurts my headCharles Barkley rips Celtics for ‘going through the motions’ vs. Knicks
Love this quote: "Shaq asked me earlier if Tatum and Brown should play. If they’re going to play like that, they shouldn’t play". I agree 100%.
There isn't a world where it should be possible for Tatum to be a -30 in 32 minutes and Pritchard a +22 in 21 minutes. Trying to even make the math of that add up hurts my head
Agreed, there's no reason to have your starters playing 30-40 minutes a night if this is their approachThe starters don't appear to be interested in playing defense. Pritchard has one gear - overdrive - and he always plays tough D.
Just sit the starters if they want a break. Treating these games like a shootaround can't be good for the team with the playoffs right around the corner, especially tanking against the number 2 AND number 3 seeds... in back to back games no less. Giving playoff teams the confidence that they can beat your starters this late in the season is dumb.
BTW - there is the added benefit of giving your bench significant playing time which can mean the difference if you go deep in the playoffs.
I'll make a bold take. If we don't win the championship this season I think wyc blows up the team.. what do you think?Yep. It's definitely been a fun season
Also, if my math is right, if they win their remaining six games by an average of 17 points I believe they'll have the highest point differential in NBA history (don't hold me to this)
Yeah.. I don't know what Brunson was talking about celts have nothing to play for in the regular season, there's nothing to gain. Look at giannis he probably won't be right all play offs with those calf injuries..Agreed, there's no reason to have your starters playing 30-40 minutes a night if this is their approach
Either way, the regular season ends Sunday afternoon. Let's go!
Maybe. But do you really need film on leaving Hauser isolated one-on-one in the high post with Giannis?? Do we need to know that isn't going to work? I'm pretty sure they did it twice in the Bucks game.It really does seem like for the past few weeks (since the clinch for 1st was a foregone conclusion), they've been treating it like practice, experimenting with different concepts to get it on film.
Nah man. I'm not even sure what that would mean with this team.I'll make a bold take. If we don't win the championship this season I think wyc blows up the team.. what do you think?
While playing with Haus(er) money, sure why not? Won't know until you try! Dude got injured shortly* after messing with the HAUS. Couldn't handle the D.Maybe. But do you really need film on leaving Hauser isolated one-on-one in the high post with Giannis?? Do we need to know that isn't going to work? I'm pretty sure they did it twice in the Bucks game.
Not this year. Gobert deserves it more.While playing with Haus(er) money, sure why not? Won't know until you try! Channel his inner should-be-DPOY Wembanyama.