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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 1:48:05 GMT -5
According to the latest injury report from the Celtics, we’ll have to wait at least one more day for the team to be at full force.
Robert Williams is the only player listed as out heading into tomorrow’s matinee in Charlotte. He’s still nursing soreness in his knee.
Walker returns after getting his normal load management and sitting out the second half of a back-to-back in Brooklyn Friday night. Jaylen Brown is back after missing two straight games to shoulder bursitis he suffered against the Bulls on Monday.
The Celtics (32-28) are currently seeded at #6 in the Eastern Conference and out of the play-in tournament. The Hornets (29-30) are two and a half games back at #8. Boston returns home to the friendly confines of TD Garden on Tuesday for a four-game homestand that includes a visit from Charlotte on Wednesday night.
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 11:48:02 GMT -5
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 25, 2021 11:56:29 GMT -5
Let's win our next 12!! It starts today!
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 11:56:59 GMT -5
C's are 8pt favorites with just Rob out today for C's and Monk (ankle) & Darling (ankle) out for the Hornets along with Gordon (still recovering from a foot injury that could keep him out another 2 weeks) and Ball who has been cleared for practice from a wrist injury. S/B an easy win vs Scary Terry and Zeller/Washington/Graham/Bridges/Wanamaker. C's better get a huge lead and rest a few starters/play the prospects or we suck ...
Stat Fact: C's are 8-1 when Kemba plays last 9 games
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:04:24 GMT -5
I wanted Bridges on the Celtics in the worse way ... his brother is good but Miles will be a great PF for years to come and would be a great fit with our core.
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:06:51 GMT -5
Sunday, April 25 - Celtics at Hornets Pregame – Time for Nearly-Healthy C’s to Establish Continuity Maintaining rotation continuity has been one of the greatest challenges for the Boston Celtics this season, as they’ve dealt with an abnormal amount of health issues that have touched just about every player on the team. But with 12 games to go, the C’s are finally almost at full health *knock on wood* as Robert Williams (knee soreness) remains as the only player on the injury report. Once the C’s are at full capacity, life should become easier for Brad Stevens and his coaching staff, as it will allow them to fully utilize the complete talent of their roster, which should help to establish a consistent rhythm. “I hope we can maintain some semblance of that,” Stevens of his team gradually regaining health prior to Sunday’s matchup in Charlotte. “It's important from a continuity standpoint from an ability to establish rotations, those types of things, but then also just those guys playing together … We need to have that opportunity to rep it together.” At this point, Stevens is fairly confident in how his rotations would shape up heading into the final stretch of the regular season and beyond. Although, he did note that there is still room for some his role players to earn meaningful minutes based on the matchup at hand, especially those who have stepped up of late. “I would say that there’s a lot of clarity with what we would do if everyone’s available,” he said. “Then, obviously, you’re focused on the matchup and task at hand. We’ve talked about it all year: we’ve gotta play as well as we can, people have to step up. We’ve learned a lot about our role players, we know what they can do and what they’re not as good at. Now, as we get a little bit more healthy, hopefully we can put together some nights of good basketball, some days of good basketball and those people can add value to winning in the ways that they best do.” One role player who Stevens singled out for adding great value over the last couple of games is Aaron Nesmith. The rookie wing shot the ball well during Boston’s win over the Phoenix Suns Thursday night and was also one of the few bright spots during its loss to Brooklyn the following night. With his hustle alone, he’s making a case to carve out more of a role with this team at the most important time of the year. “As you get longer into the season, you have a shorter rotation but, in a lot of ways, on those first- and second-year players, what you’re looking for is consistency and playing to their strengths,” Stevens said. “I will say, the last two games, I thought Aaron did a really good job. I thought he did a really good job in the Phoenix game. He shot the ball when he was open, but his effort level was tremendous. I thought in both games, he did what he did best, and I thought that made our team better at different times. That’s good information to have as we move forward. We’re now at the point in the season where it’s a lot less about opportunity and a lot more about we’ve gotta find a way to add value to winning in whatever role we’re playing.” - Taylor Snow www.nba.com/celtics/news/post-ups
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 25, 2021 12:09:35 GMT -5
Fournier, Pritchard, Parker and Nesmith, maybe Kornet, are the only reserve's that need to play, and once RWill is back, Kornet can join the other sitters!!
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 25, 2021 12:11:41 GMT -5
In Langfords last 51 minutes, he's outscored me by 2!!
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:15:01 GMT -5
Braintrust is fooled by his potential to defend ... like Bradley, they think the offense will come eventually and are willing to bet on his 7' reach a a ball disruptor.
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Post by cole on Apr 25, 2021 12:16:53 GMT -5
Braintrust is fooled by his potential to defend ... like Bradley, they think the offense will come eventually and are willing to bet on his 7' reach a a ball disruptor. He does defend well. Back to the TA analogy, TA could always get points from rebounds and turnovers. Don't see that from langford
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Post by kivancb on Apr 25, 2021 12:21:07 GMT -5
What an awful turnover by JT - Those lazyass passes!
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 25, 2021 12:21:54 GMT -5
That pass by Tatum, perfectly describes the Celtics season, so far!!
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Post by cole on Apr 25, 2021 12:22:06 GMT -5
Well that was embarrassing
Steal by Rozier makes it 12-5 CHA
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:22:22 GMT -5
JT opens with a floater ...
TT makes 1-2 FTs ... TT takes Martin off the dribble for a layup ... 7-5 CHA
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:26:30 GMT -5
Smart three ... 15-8 CHA
meanwhile Hornets keep hitting threes ... PJ, Martin, Graham & Terry
21-8
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:27:08 GMT -5
TT scores a putback down low ... 23-10
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:27:48 GMT -5
JT a putback ... 23-12
Bridges answers with a three ... 26-12
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:28:13 GMT -5
Kemba draws a charge from Rozier ...
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:30:21 GMT -5
Kemba makes a J ... 26-14
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:30:46 GMT -5
Celtics lineup change (Payton Pritchard, Jabari Parker, Marcus Smart, Evan Fournier, Grant Williams)
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:31:42 GMT -5
PP fouled on move to the rim ... makes 2-2 FTs ... 26-16
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 25, 2021 12:32:35 GMT -5
Kornet must be really bad!
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:34:27 GMT -5
Wanamaker attacks Parker for a layup ...
Smart > Grant for a three ... 28-19 CHA
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:39:30 GMT -5
CHA continues to drive the lane for layups or kickouts for three ...
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2021 12:40:28 GMT -5
Grant hand-off to Parker for the dunk!
33-23 CHA
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