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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 14:16:04 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 18:18:04 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:02:30 GMT -5
Celtics host Chicago Bulls in a battle of shorthanded teamsThe short handed Celtics host the short handed Bulls as the Celtics look toward the playoffs and the Bulls look for ping pong balls.By flceltsfan Probable Celtics Starters
PG: Terry Rozier SG: Jaylen Brown SF: Marcus Morris PF: Guerschon Yabusele C: Aron Baynes Celtics Reserves
Abdel Nader Semi Ojeleye Greg Monroe Jabari Bird Jonathan Gibson Shane Larkin Kadeem Allen Injuries
Gordon Hayward (ankle) out Daniel Theis (knee) out Kyrie Irving (knee) out Marcus Smart (thumb) out Al Horford (rest) out Jayson Tatum (rest) out Two Way Players
Kadeem Allen Jabari Bird Head Coach
Brad Stevens Probable Bulls Starters PG: Cameron Payne SG: David Nwaba SF: Justin Holiday PF: Lauri Markkanen C: Robin Lopez Bulls Reserves
Ryan Arcidiacono Omer Asik Jarell Eddie Christiano Felicio Jerian Grant Sean Kilpatrick Bobby Portis Injuries
Antonio Blakeney (wrist) out Kris Dunn (toe) out Zach LaVine (patella) out Denzel Valentine (knee) out Paul Zipser (foot) out Noah Vonleh (calf) out Robin Lopez (rest) game time decision Two Way Players
Ryan Arcidiacono Antonio Blakeney Head Coach
Fred Hoiberg Key MatchupsGuerschon Yabusele Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports vs Lauri Markkanen Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Markkanen is averaging 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He is shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc. He is a good young player who has been a bright spot for the Bulls this season. I’m just guessing that Yabusele will start here because he has started in place of Al before but Brad may choose someone else as a better matchup. Marcus Morris Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports vs Justin Holiday Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Holiday is averaging 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.09 steals. He is shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc and so Morris will need to stick with him on the perimeter. Again I’m just guessing that Morris will fill in for Tatum. Honorable Mention
Semi Ojeleye vs Bobby PortisPortis has played very well against the Celtics so far this season. He had 23 points in the first game and 17 points and 8 rebounds in the second game, starting both games. He is averaging 13.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists for the season. Portis is now coming off the bench but is still a threat to score for the Bulls. Again, a guess that Ojeleye will match up with him because there just aren’t that many bench players left. www.celticsblog.com/2018/4/6/17208162/celtics-host-chicago-bulls-in-a-battle-of-shorthanded-teams
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:22:25 GMT -5
Brown is game high scorer so far with 12 ...
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:24:06 GMT -5
Bulls outscoring a soft defense in this 2nd qtr by 9 after the teams finished the 1st qtr tied.
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:25:16 GMT -5
J-Lenny cuts it to 6 with a three his 15th pt of the 1st half ... 53-47 Bulls
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:29:04 GMT -5
A few Yabusele highlights from the 1st half:
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:29:59 GMT -5
Bird is in the house!
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:33:24 GMT -5
Bird takes it to the rim for the +1 in the final seconds of the half ... 13pts (6-8)
Morris hits a prayer three as the time expires ... 58-55 Bulls
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 6, 2018 19:34:35 GMT -5
Bird..ouch. looked good. Needs a few pounds
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:38:13 GMT -5
The Sixers are driven to be the third seed so they can knock off the Celtics in the 2nd round ... the Cavs are taking a knee tonight!
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:42:58 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:56:58 GMT -5
J-Lenny makes another three (4-6) for 23pts
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 19:59:52 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:02:18 GMT -5
Monroe getting some minutes ... and he tips it in ... 4-6 10pts, 6rbds 1 stl ... 74-72 Celtics
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:05:01 GMT -5
with 9 mins left in the 4th the Cavs are within 4
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:08:00 GMT -5
Portis ties it at 74
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Post by puddin on Apr 6, 2018 20:12:17 GMT -5
Bird's in the house???
#18 is on the way, amigos!
Pud
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:13:11 GMT -5
Tommy couldn't understand what the problem is with Portis and 1 minute later he found out.
Portis fronts Morris and tries to bump him with a shoulder but Morris would have none of that and shoves him off with both hands to the chest ... the young ref immediately tosses both!
Portis is punk and Morris did what had to be done before Portis started throwing sucker punches like he did to his own teammate in practice ... that's right, I said P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E!
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:15:01 GMT -5
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 6, 2018 20:15:44 GMT -5
Tommy couldn't understand what the problem is with Portis and 1 minute later he found out. Portis fronts Morris and tries to bump him with a shoulder but Morris would have none of that and shoves him off with both hands to the chest ... the young ref immediately tosses both! Portis is punk and Morris did what had to be done before Portis started throwing sucker punches like he did to his own teammate in practice ... that's right, I said P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E! when did that happen? Is my league pass again delayed?
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:26:12 GMT -5
2 min before the end of Q3
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Post by elvissurfs on Apr 6, 2018 20:27:19 GMT -5
Starting to think that Stevens could pick five guys out of the stands and win...fricking guy couldn't lay down for a lottery pick in his first few years...
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 6, 2018 20:29:12 GMT -5
2 min before the end of Q3 missed it somehow
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2018 20:31:51 GMT -5
Sixers by 3 with 4 secs left
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