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Post by kyceltic on Mar 1, 2020 19:07:17 GMT -5
After a day of reflection I am still pissed about this game. I am also upset that Brad did not see fit to play Kanter or Time Lord at all! If the Rockets want to play small ball it does not mean we HAVE to play the same type of game! Be a little aggressive Brad and go “big” and force the Rockets to adjust! Why constantly play their style of ball? The Grant Williams experiment makes me sick. I can give you his game averages for the next 5 games based on his history: 10 mpg, 0 ppg, 2 rpg, 4 fouls, and he might play a little bit of D. Heck bring up Taco if that’s all you want out if your “big” off the bench. Right on!
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Post by Admin on Mar 1, 2020 20:21:51 GMT -5
Tolliver's a better fit. Crabbe isn't shooting well and would have a hard time getting any minutes. Still your man!
He had a better career than Big Baby, that's for sure but at this point I wouldn't want him over anyone we have just because he's 38.
I'm age descriminating to some degree unless their stats defy their age ... #talented
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Post by Admin on Mar 1, 2020 20:26:37 GMT -5
Boston Celtics pulled into playing Houston Rockets style: ’they were imposing their will on the game’
By John Karalis | JKaralis@masslive.com
BOSTON - The Houston Rockets are one of the NBA’s most interesting teams. Ever since they moved center Clint Capela and committed to the ultra-small-ball concept, they’ve found a lot of success.
It’s been dismissed as gimmicky and there are questions about how well it will work in the playoffs when teams have more time to prepare and a more singular focus. For now, it’s working.
“They switch everything,” Gordon Hayward said after the Boston Celtics loss, explaining that Houston’s defensive plan is to switch whenever a screen is set. “I thought we did a good job in the first half moving it and moving the ball and slipping out and getting good looks. The second half they ramped up the intensity a little bit and we kind of got into the iso game, but that’s what they do.”
Houston has done a very good job of using their strength and positioning to prevent a lot of counters to their switching style. They are more than a uniquely built team, they are uniquely built to maximize their personnel. When the Rockets became the aggressors in the second half, they took over the game.
“They have a lot of sets, a lot fo plays, and they’re very well-coached,” Russell Westbrook said. “I thought we did a good job disrupting them at the start of the second half, it kind of helped us change the gameplan a little bit and that helped us out.”
The Celtics only had eight assists in the second half (they added another three in the overtime) as they were sucked into playing how the Rockets wanted. As the half wore on, the Celtics wore down. Not only did they seem tired and unable to get to loose balls, they seemed unaware of where the Rockets were on the court.
“Just a lack of focus, but you get caught up in the momentum of the game and you forget about the guy that was standing in the corner for the last 10 possessions,” Jaylen Brown said. “And he just runs full speed at the ball and comes up with it. PJ Tucker, (Robert) Covington, Danuel House, they all came up with big offensive rebounds.”
Basketball generally rewards the right energy, and even though the Celtics came back to force overtime, they still didn’t make enough of the tough plays. They were too flat-footed, too often. When they decided to turn it up, the Celtics took too long to match that energy.
“I thought the right team won,” Stevens said. “Their physical presence is real, so I think that what they turned it up a notch physically in the second half, we got stagnant because they were imposing their will on the game, and they can do that. It’s not a knock on our guys necessarily by any means. It’s just that that’s their strength of their team.”
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Post by fierce on Mar 1, 2020 21:02:04 GMT -5
The good news is Toronto also lost to the Nuggets.
Celts still on pace for 56 wins.
The loss to Houston was frustrating, but Celts are in transition right now. When the season started, Kemba was the #1 option. Right now it's becoming Tatum's team. Hopefully the team will get better with this new hierarchy.
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Post by jdm894g on Mar 1, 2020 21:33:41 GMT -5
Earth to Danny, 🚨Crawford is still sitting on his couch with his remote. 🚨
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Post by jdm894g on Mar 1, 2020 21:36:09 GMT -5
As I reflect, there was a play late in the forth where Hayward had a steal and decided to rush up court, didn’t have the numbers, and got stripped. Pissed about this game. Where was the communication when Smart got stripped?
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Post by kyceltic on Mar 1, 2020 21:59:05 GMT -5
Lakers just released Troy Daniels, he's a shooter!
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Post by elvissurfs on Mar 1, 2020 22:02:45 GMT -5
As I reflect, there was a play late in the forth where Hayward had a steal and decided to rush up court, didn’t have the numbers, and got stripped. Pissed about this game. Where was the communication when Smart got stripped? Hayward had pretty good stats...damned if you do, damned if you dont....
Had 18, 6, and 4 with 3 steals, shot 50% from the floor and only 1 turnover. He is not the reason we lost.
But yeah i was pissed when he got stripped too...
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Post by Cabutan on Mar 2, 2020 12:01:09 GMT -5
After a day of reflection I am still pissed about this game. I am also upset that Brad did not see fit to play Kanter or Time Lord at all! If the Rockets want to play small ball it does not mean we HAVE to play the same type of game! Be a little aggressive Brad and go “big” and force the Rockets to adjust! Why constantly play their style of ball? The Grant Williams experiment makes me sick. I can give you his game averages for the next 5 games based on his history: 10 mpg, 0 ppg, 2 rpg, 4 fouls, and he might play a little bit of D. Heck bring up Taco if that’s all you want out if your “big” off the bench. Well we know Brad does not play big guys. So.. I do agree with you. Time Lord could have benefit from some time and we could have benefit from some rebounding.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Mar 2, 2020 16:07:27 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker??
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 16:30:24 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker?? Exactly on both accounts. Matchups? Yes sir.... Brad seems to be getting a better understanding. Kanter might cover me if we played in a small closet if he had a machete .
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Post by Cabutan on Mar 2, 2020 20:59:43 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker?? when covington gets 16 rebounds and tucker 13, you put a body in there. Time Lord is the quicker one (kanter). I dont care how extended he was out for. 10 mins, take away a few of those rebounds, call it a day. Excuses, owe dont need anymore really.
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Post by Cabutan on Mar 2, 2020 21:03:18 GMT -5
cant always wait for the other team to dictate matchups either.
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Post by cole on Mar 2, 2020 21:06:08 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker?? Exactly on both accounts. Matchups? Yes sir.... Brad seems to be getting a better understanding. Kanter might cover me if we played in a small closet if he had a machete . I think it was fratello on Dominique: "he would think he was open if he was locked in a phone booth with Mark Eaton." I was in an elevator with Adam Morrison one. Dude was seriously LIT UP and reekin
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Post by Cabutan on Mar 2, 2020 21:15:28 GMT -5
tucker, covington...dominique??? 🤔
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Post by jdm894g on Mar 2, 2020 22:06:53 GMT -5
To add insult to injury, the rockets lost to the NY Bricks tonight. 😡😡😡😡😡
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Post by cole on Mar 3, 2020 0:07:27 GMT -5
That just goes to show you they gave us everything they had.
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Post by quagmire on Mar 3, 2020 7:55:47 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker?? Disagree. My question would be; who guards Kanter? Who guards Time Lord? Like Chrisjey already responded, CBS should sometimes dictate matchups by being proactive and not always reactive!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2020 9:01:16 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker?? Disagree. My question would be; who guards Kanter? Who guards Time Lord? Like Chrisjey already responded, CBS should sometimes dictate matchups by being proactive and not always reactive! CBS is showing signs of improvement. His big LITTLE problem? How to play the midget Walker and the other two guys who are under 6 ft.. New league starting next year.. ''Midget League.. '''Maybe they pick up walkers 32 mil? Richmond will have a team..'' Richmond Rebels.''. I'm a supporter maybe i make coach or GM..
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Post by hedleylamarr on Mar 3, 2020 10:48:19 GMT -5
Time Lord has been out for an extended time. HOU was not the game to put him back in. Kanter has been horrible the last few games, and his defense is suspect at best. Not the game for him, either. Has nothing to do with Brad not playing bigs, it has to do with matchups. Who would Kanter cover, Tucker?? Disagree. My question would be; who guards Kanter? Who guards Time Lord? Like Chrisjey already responded, CBS should sometimes dictate matchups by being proactive and not always reactive! He was clearly not going to play Williams over Kanter in that game. The guy has been out for a long time. Kanter plays first. He has not been playing well lately, and can't cover anyone. Brad is going with GWill for now. Time Lord also is not known as an offensive threat. Kanter is, but can you imagine him having to switch on Harden or Westbrook. Sorry, disagree
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Post by cole on Mar 3, 2020 10:52:49 GMT -5
So don't switch so much when he's in. Put him in with marcus and jaylen and tell them they have to hold the line.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2020 12:03:17 GMT -5
So don't switch so much when he's in. Put him in with marcus and jaylen and tell them they have to hold the line.. Ah Brad is consistent. His main concern is getting enough three point shots. Kanter as i said when the season started needed to shoot threes if he wanted consistent playing time. Stevens has no concept of defense except to put Brown and Smart on the front lines to do battle with giants who tower over them.. GWILL faces the same obstacles Have you read the book of ''Book of Enoch'' that was not included in your Bible? God gave specific details on how to rid the world of Giants...
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Post by hedleylamarr on Mar 3, 2020 12:29:50 GMT -5
Opponents points per game:
TOR #1 106.4
BOS #2 106.6
I'd say there is a "concept" of defense in those stats.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2020 12:53:57 GMT -5
Opponents points per game: TOR #1 106.4 BOS #2 106.6 I'd say there is a "concept" of defense in those stats. Yeah i agree and Thesis and Tatum are buying in. Kanter can't pull his guy out of the paint but that has little to do with defense.. Walker just ordered two of these from my used clothing store..
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Post by kyceltic on Mar 3, 2020 13:23:05 GMT -5
So don't switch so much when he's in. Put him in with marcus and jaylen and tell them they have to hold the line. I think we switch way to much!
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