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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 11:40:39 GMT -5
Good and Bad Injury Newsby Joshua BatemanThe Boston Celtics have good and bad news on the injury front
The Boston Celtics were initially concerned about a concussion for Kyrie Irving, but it has been announced that he suffered a minor facial fracture (Via ESPN). The minor part is quite good news, but it will keep him out of the lineup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The Celtics were able to get the win after he left last game, but they cannot perform like that and expect to beat the Raptors. The good news is that Al Horford has been upgraded to probable (Via CBSSports). The Celtics will feel the loss of Irving on every play, but Horford’s importance on both ends could give them a chance against the Raptors. The key will be limiting their mistakes, and being at their best on defense, and Horford always helps in both those areas. The Celtics are used to getting by through injuries in this winning streak, but Irving had been one of the consistent presence’s. Irving makes remarkable plays every single game, that no one else in this league can match. Irving has the kind of impact that other players cannot even attempt to have, so the Celtics will have to adjust in a completely different way with him out of the lineup. They are happy they can still run the offense through Horford, but players are going to have to hit shots. Irving bails the Celtics out so many times with his ability to manufacture points, and if they fall into a shooting slump there is no option like him to replace that. The Celtics have been able to overcome every problem that has come their way this season, but they have also bailed themselves out of a lot of performances. Last game against the Hornets was a miserable performance, similar to the one against the Lakers. The Celtics have been dominating with defense, but they will not be beating a team like the Raptors playing the way they did in those loses. The good news is that Brad Stevens has some time to prepare to be without Irving. The are not adjusting on the fly in the middle of the game, and that should help them avoid falling down so quickly like they did last game. The Celtics will never be at their best without Irving, but having Horford back makes a huge difference in finding a way to be better than whatever team they are facing on a given night, and that is what has made their season so special so far. hardwoodhoudini.com/2017/11/11/boston-celtics-good-and-bad-injury-news/
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Post by elvissurfs on Nov 12, 2017 13:57:46 GMT -5
crazy rough start...gonna try a new internet site suggested on another board...go Celts!
on national TV Wednesday against Golden State...ouch...
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Post by cole on Nov 12, 2017 14:10:08 GMT -5
Those who have been wanting to see Bird, this could be your day.
Marcus better show today. Don't know if he's semi hurt or what. Larkin can look a bit like IT at times. Thank God it's not Phil pressey
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Post by elvissurfs on Nov 12, 2017 14:33:42 GMT -5
Those who have been wanting to see Bird, this could be your day. Marcus better show today. Don't know if he's semi hurt or what. Larkin can look a bit like IT at times. Thank God it's not Phil pressey Bird?...we playing Indy?...'semi's hurt' too?...what?...could be a long day, nice to be home for a change...going out later, gawd I cant stand Sunday commitments...gonna have to DVR the Pats game, which I actually could watch (nationally televised)...suxxx
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Post by elvissurfs on Nov 12, 2017 14:38:23 GMT -5
sorta miss Odin...guess he got banned...was an interesting character and quite knowedgeable, though not very respectful, especially of Hedley who is one of the best posters here...
tried to get him to chill, look how grey my hair got...
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Post by cole on Nov 12, 2017 14:57:55 GMT -5
I didnt see anything unusual from him.
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Post by elvissurfs on Nov 12, 2017 15:34:58 GMT -5
well, there were the 'headless' guest posts...and I haven't seen anything from Odin lately, but I have been also fixated on the Pats...
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Post by cole on Nov 12, 2017 15:40:06 GMT -5
I meant before the headless that would make him use a new account
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:43:30 GMT -5
well, there were the 'headless' guest posts...and I haven't seen anything from Odin lately, but I have been also fixated on the Pats... Indeed your hair has grayed and Odin has been temporarily banned. I suspended him w/o a full ban so he can still have access and read posts here but not post. He found an open window to do so as a guest but that window has been closed. He knows what he did and agreed to the punishment doled out. I am considering lightening the sentence as Hedley said he'd have been satisfied with much less than I gave him, so there is a chance that it will be modified some time soon.
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:48:44 GMT -5
2nd on Tatum looked like the defender didn't have both feet planted ... 8-7 C's
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:49:34 GMT -5
Smart for FTs but as Tommy pointed out, the ball hit the backboard and it s/b a goaltend
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:50:56 GMT -5
Tatum for THREE ...
AL looks fine handling the ball.
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:51:34 GMT -5
Tatum miss is knocked OOB by Ibaka ...
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:54:53 GMT -5
Morris is in ...
Al for the SLAM!
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:56:14 GMT -5
Baynes is fouled by Valanciunas
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:57:33 GMT -5
DeRosen gives TOR 19-18 lead with a three
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 15:58:18 GMT -5
Still by Smart finished at the rim by AL with a flush!
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 16:00:55 GMT -5
I must admit that I thought this would be the game that ends the win streak with Kyrie out and Al coming back but untested in game-on situation.
He's looking 100% and that means the streak can stay alive.
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Post by Cabutan on Nov 12, 2017 16:01:29 GMT -5
Thnks for the play by play. Blocked once again on this side
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2017 16:01:58 GMT -5
Good game on. Celts are playing good defense. A flurry of turnovers now.
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 16:03:46 GMT -5
Theis deflects for a TO and Brown finishes it at the rim ... 22-21 C's
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2017 16:03:48 GMT -5
22-21 Celts. A cold shooting spell for the Celts. Defense is good.
DeRozen to shoot 2 on Larkin foul.
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 16:04:32 GMT -5
Tatum in for Brown
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2017 16:04:51 GMT -5
Raptors in the game because of exceptional work by Lowry. That should come down as the game progresses.
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2017 16:05:24 GMT -5
DeRozen makes both FTs and Rozier hits a two ... 24-22
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