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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:34:08 GMT -5
Can the C's pull off a west coast sweep?
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 20:37:27 GMT -5
Yabusele starts with Baynes since no Morris or Horford ... Horford joins Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Daniel Theis and Gordon Hayward on the injured list, along with Marcus Morris, who sprained his ankle against the Portland Trail Blazers last week and re-injured it against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Morris said he hopes to return Saturday when the Celtics take on the Toronto Raptors in Boston. The Celtics may struggle without Horford against Rudy Gobert and the Jazz. Aron Baynes will likely be tasked with keeping the big man off the boards, and the Celtics may have to go with very small-ball lineups to try to space the Jazz out. Don't be surprised by real minutes at the five for Semi Ojeleye as well as Yabusele. The Celtics need a win over the Jazz to stay within reasonable striking distance of the No. 1 seed. Toronto defeated the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, extending its lead to 3.5 games. If the short-handed Celtics fall to the Jazz (which seems likely, given Horford's absence), they will need to make up a four-game deficit over the last seven games. That's not technically impossible, especially with two head-to-head matchups remaining against the Raptors, but even sweeping that home-and-home stretch would only bring Boston within two if they lose on Wednesday. As things stand now, the Cleveland Cavaliers might fall out of the three seed anyway, which could make keeping the two advantageous for Boston. Still, there will probably be some scoreboard watching on Wednesday. www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/03/al_horford_boston_celtics_utah.html#incart_river_index
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:41:44 GMT -5
Guerschon getting the start tonight.
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Post by sfbosfan on Mar 28, 2018 20:46:12 GMT -5
It will be a delightful feat indeed should we complete a 5 game sweep on the trip West having beaten OKC, Portland, Sacramento & Phoenix. Utah will be tough as they beat the Warriors by 19 in last game 110 to 91. Missing Irving has been good and bad but Golden State missing 3 out of their 4 Allstars has given them a .500 average last 10 games or so. It proves our team with Irving our only true Allstar out and with only Horford, maybe 1/2 an Allstar, has had the chance to play together and although we have not scored prolifically, Rosier and Morris both had 30 pt nights, our scoring has been spread around but it’s been our defense. And, I think we can get by the first round without Irving but if we face the Cavs who have done better since Love returned in the 2nd round I worry. They seem to have our number beating us 8-1 in past 2 years playoffs. Can’t worry about that now. GO CELTICS tonight. I’ll have enough to worry about before the playoffs in the 2 games we have with Toronto probably the 2nd hottest team to Houston.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:47:22 GMT -5
Jayson getting what he wants. Shotting with confidence too. As Guerschon sinks the long ball. Timeout Utah. C's up.
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 20:51:46 GMT -5
Gobert owning the paint
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:53:23 GMT -5
Well... C's confidence was short lived. Utah finishing at the rim like they're the only ones on the court.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:56:53 GMT -5
Rozier still can't find the net.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:58:27 GMT -5
This looks like the JV vs Varsity right now. C's look completely outmatched. And scared to shoot.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 20:59:14 GMT -5
Jaylen taking bad/hard shots.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:02:18 GMT -5
Gobert owning the C's offense.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:03:39 GMT -5
Gotta throw pump fakes at Gobert. Root the shotblocker to the floor, or make him jump out of the building.
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 21:04:08 GMT -5
This looks like the JV vs Varsity right now. C's look completely outmatched. And scared to shoot. Nader, Yabusele & Larkin ... JV+
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:04:57 GMT -5
JV vs Varsity...
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:06:02 GMT -5
This looks like the JV vs Varsity right now. C's look completely outmatched. And scared to shoot. Nader, Yabusele & Larkin ... JV+ Throw in Semi too. Worthless...
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 21:08:38 GMT -5
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:09:12 GMT -5
Monroe struggling.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:10:31 GMT -5
Jayson has GOT to get stronger this offseason. Has so much trouble finishing through contact.
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:11:19 GMT -5
JV vs Varsity...
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:13:20 GMT -5
C's getting beat like Utah was their daddy. Looks like they could care less too...
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Post by drboogiebone on Mar 28, 2018 21:14:45 GMT -5
Tatum is the only bright spot for the C's so far, as he ties the game. Timeout Utah.
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 21:16:39 GMT -5
28-28
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 21:20:36 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 21:23:03 GMT -5
15-4 run by C's ... 36-32 C's with 4:21 left to half.
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2018 21:29:55 GMT -5
Brown hits a three from at least 4' from behind the arch ...
Baynes from top of key ... 22-6 run now and just 10pts this qtr ... Brown another 3!
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