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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2020 12:18:45 GMT -5
Game Comments after watching the replay:
Gordon had one of those "under the radar" games that had me SMH when I saw his final stats and that he was player of the game.
You expect Kemba & Tatum to get most of the touches but Gordon was efficient and filled the stat sheet. He makes a difference.
Started cold from the perimeter but this one got him going ...
Watch him muscle his way to the rim here ...
One of Gordon's 6 assists ...
Speaking of Tatum, hat tip to him for his interior play sacrificing perimeter shooting (7-18) to be moar aggressive in the paint ...
and "Stop Sign" Kanter came up BIG with another double-double but today set a record (as a reserve) with 13pts, 14 rbds and 6 blocks! That said, this was the Play of the Game and tells you all you need to know about Kanter's talent/ability ... Kemba had some cheese on this assist and Kanter gloved it barehanded for a bunny ... WOW!
even Tacko weighed in with a comment ...
PS: With 4 mins remaining in the game, CBS had the boys playing zone defense for a few rounds before clearing the bench around the 2 minute mark. He must be looking to try it against someone and wanted to find out where the weaknesses are to employ a fix before we see the Sixers (?) again.
PPS: I hardly noticed Rozier until he came out of the game at the 2 minute mark ... 10pts/5assts ... No Wonder!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 12:19:20 GMT -5
Yeah but he can drive and take a 12 to 15 footer KY is right Smart takes bad threes when there are other options. Maybe get in position to get an offensive board. I noticed he's listed at 6'3'' now lost about 2 inches also. Before his contract ends he will be an Midget... I'm to he point with his constant injuries and lack of brains. He is not progressing much and abusing his body will soon take a toll and he will go downhill not up.. Well finally, someone else sees it!! Well i try not to pile on Smart because of your brother Pud. I'm ok with him playing PG. He can pass pass pass better than Walker. Elvis had two hard apple ciders 10 days ago Doc said a little wine or a couple beers might actually be good. No sleep all night and a slight hangover. I don't want to quit and i was never a hard drinker. My guess. The fun and games are a thing of the past. '' Old and in the Way.'' Jerry Garcia said it well... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 12:21:07 GMT -5
Check out Noel's game last night. We could have had him for less than 2 mil. 3rd year in a row no beer not a sip of my ole stand by...G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne. In bed at 10'30.. Not poking fun at religion and half serious. I should be in the Himalayas in Nepal dressed up like a Monk. Ainge will do due diligence. If Ainge thinks Noel is a good fit and he's available, no doubt Ainge will make it happen. I'm with you i see a trade for sure... Noel can run the floor and play D is all i know. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 12:25:02 GMT -5
Your right about Hayward Boss he is the point man on this team. Wasn't under my radar.
Trading him isn't likely or advisable .
Putting a PG besides Walkers name makes me ill always has..
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Post by cole on Jan 1, 2020 12:37:13 GMT -5
Yeah but he can drive and take a 12 to 15 footer KY is right Smart takes bad threes when there are other options. Maybe get in position to get an offensive board. I noticed he's listed at 6'3'' now lost about 2 inches also. Before his contract ends he will be an Midget... I'm to he point with his constant injuries and lack of brains. He is not progressing much and abusing his body will soon take a toll and he will go downhill not up.. Well finally, someone else sees it!! Even I agree smart needs to only shoot 3s when absolutely dared. Why? Because we have 4 other better shooters on the court. Now if we had loaned him to Charlotte, they would use him more like he want to play because it's him or Terry |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 12:48:12 GMT -5
Well finally, someone else sees it!! Even I agree smart needs to only shoot 3s when absolutely dared. Why? Because we have 4 other better shooters on the court. Now if we had loaned him to Charlotte, they would use him more like he want to play because it's him or Terry Yeah but he's insurance if Walker goes down he can play PG better than SG. I understand the reasoning for keeping him besides is D. Next to Hayward he's the best passer or ''Floor General''. Maybe if we put a FG and give him a star or two on his jersey he will play General . He'll never be a Sniper. Snipers are calm and collect .... It's Wanamaker starting if we lose Walker or trade Smart. Waters is the only other option and he's not quite ready. |
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2020 16:03:50 GMT -5
Your right about Hayward Boss he is the point man on this team. Wasn't under my radar. Trading him isn't likely or advisable . Putting a PG besides Walkers name makes me ill always has..
Gordon Hayward makes the offense click.
Without Jaylen Brown, the Celtics had some stretches of ugly offense on Tuesday -- particularly in the second half when Charlotte threatened to make its final meeting of the season with the Celtics interesting.
But having a fully functional Gordon Hayward back makes such an enormous difference. He dropped 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out six assists.
Boston’s offense is 2.3 points per 100 possessions better with Hayward on the floor, which is solid but unremarkable (Hayward’s minutes with the second unit are worth noting).
But when you start to sort Hayward into specific lineups with certain other players, you start to see his magic. With Kemba Walker on the floor alongside Hayward, the Celtics are 10.3 points per 100 possessions better. With Hayward, Walker and Jayson Tatum, the Celtics are a staggering +19.2, scoring a 99th-percentile 120.9 points per 100 possessions.
Having Hayward -- a perfect do-everything wing who never seems to chafe for touches, but who always seems ready to contribute -- on the floor makes everything a little easier for everyone else.
PS: for those critical of Ojeleye ...
Semi Ojeleye has recovered from a bad start.
Ojeleye missed all of his 3-pointers to start the season until he finally canned one on Nov. 13, but since then, he’s been pretty solid as a floor-spacing forward who can guard up. He has made 41.4 percent of his 3-pointers since Nov. 13 (including 2-for-3 against the Hornets), and he hasn’t been quite as enthusiastic in his forays to the rim.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 18:22:12 GMT -5
PS: for those critical of Ojeleye ... Semi Ojeleye has recovered from a bad start.. That would be ME and i wouldn't exactly call him trash but it's his 3rd year GWill is almost as good if not equal his first year and has a larger up side. Better floor vision offensive rebounder and better scoring hopefully... ''As he tries to figure out Brad's sets and plays'''  ? . I'm no 3 and D man i'll take a 12 footer or a floater. GWill is worth a lot more as trade value also. Don't think there is any interest in Semi around the league. |
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Post by cole on Jan 1, 2020 19:12:45 GMT -5
David Stern died?
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2020 19:23:16 GMT -5
This Celtics team is very good. What we need Ainge to do is call the Pelicans GM and do a Trump by saying, "Can you do us a Favors?"
Player Stock Watch
Stock Up: Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown has made tremendous strides to his game in his fourth season. The Celtics' forward is averaging career-high in points, rebounds, assists, steals, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage. In Week 9, he showcased just how far he's come since his time at Cal.
Brown finished seventh in scoring after posting 27 points per game on 62.2% shooting - a mark no other top-10 scorer could match. At one point in time, it seemed like JB couldn't score a three-pointer with a chair defending him. Now, the 23-year-old is posting 40% three-point shooting on the season and, over his last three games, a scorching 57.9%. Against the Cavs, Brown tied his career-high in scoring with 34 points. He has six 30+ point games on the year, two of which came in this week alone. To top it off, he grabbed 6.7 boards and dished out 2.3 assists per game. Brown put on a show and finds his stock soaring in the process.
Stock Down: Andrew Wiggins
At first glance, Wiggins had a solid week. He put up 20 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists through his pair of games. However, when you look closer, you will see that the TWolves forward had an incredibly inefficient stretch since last Monday.
Wiggins was the only player in the league who shot under 31% and averaged more than three turnovers per game in Week 9. His 4.0 turnovers were the sixth most, while his shooting percentage was in the bottom eight. His 17.6% three-point mark did him no favors either. So sure, Wiggins stuffed the stat sheet moderately well this week, but -9.5 point differential hurt his team and his share value in a big way.
Stock Up: Derrick Favors
When's the last time you've heard Darrick Favors' name in the NBA news? Does anyone know what team he's even on anymore? Well, the big man may have only averaged 10 points per game, but has been helping the Pelicans win four straight games.
Favors was the top rebounder of the week, hauling in an impressive 14.5 boards per game. For a power forward, he was a great playmaker as well by posting 3.8 assists per game with only 1.5 turnovers. He finished in the top ten in assists out of the league's power forwards. Favors had the second-best plus/minus on a New Orleans team that went 4-0 on the week, only further strengthening his bullish stock profile.
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2020 19:25:15 GMT -5
Saw the Stern news ... 77 yo ... never recovered from that brain hemorrhage.
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 1, 2020 19:53:41 GMT -5
Yeah, that was weird...did a doubletake...first I thought it was something that I had missed during the year, and they were recapping the year's news...then I realized it was today...
How many balls have i bought with his name on it as commissioner?...My older son and I were always super picky about the grip and changed balls often...
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Post by fierce on Jan 1, 2020 20:50:38 GMT -5
As good as Theis is this season, I think it would be an upgrade to replace Theis with Favors and Celts keep Kanter to continue coming off the bench.
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2020 22:52:55 GMT -5
You'd have to give up Smart with at least Poirier or MOAR to make the salary match ...
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Post by fierce on Jan 2, 2020 3:57:44 GMT -5
You'd have to give up Smart with at least Poirier or MOAR to make the salary match ... Theis, Poirier, Langford, and maybe GWill will be able to match Favors' salary. I checked the trade machine. So Smart doesn't have to be included. |
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Post by drewski6 on Jan 2, 2020 8:28:21 GMT -5
It feels wrong to me giving up a lottery pick (Langford) for a mid-level guy on an expiring deal. Id rather give up 1-2 late firsts.
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Post by fierce on Jan 2, 2020 8:40:52 GMT -5
It feels wrong to me giving up a lottery pick (Langford) for a mid-level guy on an expiring deal. Id rather give up 1-2 late firsts. That's just an example to show that a trade involving Favors does not have to include Smart. |
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Post by drewski6 on Jan 2, 2020 10:56:34 GMT -5
I think Favors contract + talent level pretty much forces us to overpay, because we'll have to include a lot to match the contract.
I'd rather aim for someone cheaper (some of your other suggestions, like Poeltl, I really like), or aim super high for Big Kat.
For example Smart, Langford, Theis, Poirier and three firsts for KAT. Im not giving up Tatum for Kat, so if they cant look beyond Tatum, which I fear, Im out. From their perspective, its impossible to not get Tatum and not look like you got fleeced. So Im worried about that. But Id make the trade for the above package. And it does have 2 lottery picks, and 2 other firsts.
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2020 11:18:12 GMT -5
I think Favors contract + talent level pretty much forces us to overpay, because we'll have to include a lot to match the contract. I'd rather aim for someone cheaper (some of your other suggestions, like Poeltl, I really like), or aim super high for Big Kat. For example Smart, Langford, Theis, Poirier and three firsts for KAT. Im not giving up Tatum for Kat, so if they cant look beyond Tatum, which I fear, Im out. From their perspective, its impossible to not get Tatum and not look like you got fleeced. So Im worried about that. But Id make the trade for the above package. And it does have 2 lottery picks, and 2 other firsts. That's about as good as the Twolves can hope to get!! Get'er done! |
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Post by fierce on Jan 2, 2020 11:19:06 GMT -5
I think Favors contract + talent level pretty much forces us to overpay, because we'll have to include a lot to match the contract. I'd rather aim for someone cheaper (some of your other suggestions, like Poeltl, I really like), or aim super high for Big Kat. For example Smart, Langford, Theis, Poirier and three firsts for KAT. Im not giving up Tatum for Kat, so if they cant look beyond Tatum, which I fear, Im out. From their perspective, its impossible to not get Tatum and not look like you got fleeced. So Im worried about that. But Id make the trade for the above package. And it does have 2 lottery picks, and 2 other firsts. If it's KAT you want, Tatum must be included. Yes, Poeltl for a draft pick and Poirier will be a minor upgrade. If the Celts only want a minor upgrade, Noel, Poeltl, and WCS are good options. |
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2020 11:42:48 GMT -5
I think Favors contract + talent level pretty much forces us to overpay, because we'll have to include a lot to match the contract. I'd rather aim for someone cheaper (some of your other suggestions, like Poeltl, I really like), or aim super high for Big Kat. For example Smart, Langford, Theis, Poirier and three firsts for KAT. Im not giving up Tatum for Kat, so if they cant look beyond Tatum, which I fear, Im out. From their perspective, its impossible to not get Tatum and not look like you got fleeced. So Im worried about that. But Id make the trade for the above package. And it does have 2 lottery picks, and 2 other firsts. If it's KAT you want, Tatum must be included. Yes, Poeltl for a draft pick and Poirier will be a minor upgrade. If the Celts only want a minor upgrade, Noel, Poeltl, and WCS are good options. I don't want KAT that bad! |
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Post by Cabutan on Jan 2, 2020 11:44:38 GMT -5
Former Celtic Al Horford unhappy with his role on 76ers
go figure!!! I was unhappy with Als performance as a C. Now with Philly, he went back to same old Al. sometimes good, other times 5 pts 5 rebs. Glad he is gone!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2020 11:51:15 GMT -5
You'd have to give up Smart with at least Poirier or MOAR to make the salary match ... Theis, Poirier, Langford, and maybe GWill will be able to match Favors' salary. I checked the trade machine. So Smart doesn't have to be included. Favors makes 17 mil. We trade 4 players to match ? That opens up three potential roster spots. We have to have 13. Where do we find replacements and do we pay them nothing.? Our cap will rise by at least 5 to 7 mil. Math escapes you year after year. I don't want any Favors payback for Favors always kick my ass it seems.. |
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Post by sfbosfan on Jan 2, 2020 11:54:28 GMT -5
Like you previous posters, I like KAT than Favors but, agree, not to give up Tatum. With Favors, although for 6'9" he gets 15 rebs frequently but KAT is the big man we've been missing in the post at 7' for scoring, rebs and defense. He's right up there with Embiid, Giannis etc., I think at least. Although I like Hayward as a Quarterback I would let him go for KAT but first let Smart go but not Brown, Tatum or Kemba. Get Favors for a combo of many others....heck, for the same combo to give up I'd like K. Love.
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 2, 2020 12:16:20 GMT -5
I will give up Kemba...great player, good attitude, but there are a lot of short shooters around for less...
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