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Post by Admin on Jan 24, 2021 21:54:25 GMT -5
Walker out Monday: Celtics guard not cleared for b2b games yet, won’t face Bulls
(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP By Matt Vautour |
BOSTON - Coming off his best game since he returned from his offseason knee injury, Kemba Walker won’t play Monday, at Chicago.
After Thursday’s 141-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brad Stevens said Walker hasn’t been cleared yet for back-to-back games. So he won’t face the Bulls, Monday.
Walker had a season-high 21 points in 24 minutes against the Cavaliers. He made seven of 12 shots including three of five 3-pointers. He was cleared to play more minutes, but the Celtics sat all of their starters with the game well out of reach in the fourth quarter.
Walker’s absence means the Celtics won’t have their projected starting lineup all on the floor together until at least Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. game at San Antonio. Stevens said earlier Sunday that he expected Jayson Tatum to play his first game, Monday after missing the last five due to NBA Health and Safety protocols.
With Tatum likely playing limited minutes and Payton Pritchard out with the knee injury he suffered Friday against the Sixers, the Celtics could have some depth questions.
Walker has averaged 17.0 points per game in four games since coming back from his offseason knee strengthening program. He had nine last Sunday against the Knicks and 19 in each of the games against in Philadelphia.
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Post by Admin on Jan 25, 2021 20:50:27 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 25, 2021 21:09:34 GMT -5
TPE targets to scout during tonight’s Bulls game by Mark Nilon
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics TPE target No. 3) Lauri Markkanen
A player we here at Hardwood Houdini discuss the Boston Celtics trading for quite often, Lauri Markkanen of course finds his way onto a list discussing Chicago Bulls TPE targets to monitor.
Deemed by co-Houdini, Andrew Hughes, as the “best traditional power forward left in the league”, the 24-year-old and the Bulls franchise failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension earlier in the season and, now, finds himself constantly popping up in the trade-rumor mil.
Should these rumors become more than such, the Celtics should easily hop in on the festivities, as he’d be an unbelievable addition to the team’s lackadaisical frontcourt while also fitting into the team’s youthful core alongside 23-year-old Jayson Tatum and 24-year-old Jaylen Brown.
The 7-foot Finnish-born baller is finding himself posting impressive early-season averages of 18.6 points and 6.6 rebounds on 48 percent shooting from the floor and 37 percent shooting from deep.
An incredibly skilled dual-threat scorer with solid defensive chops and impressive upside, Markkanen has yet to convince Chicago that he should be seen as a long-term staple for the franchise.
With their need for a legitimate four, perhaps he can do so with the Boston Celtics.
Stay on the lookout to see how things progress between Markkanen and new Bulls General Manager Marc Eversley, who could look to replicate what he had a hand in doing with the Denver Nuggets during his time spent there (i.e. building through the draft on his terms).
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:11:39 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 25, 2021 21:11:41 GMT -5
Is Doc in the house?
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:13:05 GMT -5
Well, Bulls hit their 1st two 3 point attempts.
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 25, 2021 21:13:06 GMT -5
Well here I am not watching another game Fierce...I will post occasionally about my 'vibes' about what goes on...channeling Celtic green...wish I had a TV...
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:14:20 GMT -5
The Doctor is in... for now. Don't think I'll be here for the full game.
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Post by Admin on Jan 25, 2021 21:14:43 GMT -5
I'll be your witness Elvis ... Elvis is in the HOUSE!
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:15:41 GMT -5
Tatum hits a jumper for 2.
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Post by Admin on Jan 25, 2021 21:15:47 GMT -5
Just let us know when you leave and I'll post the action for those blocked out of the game ...
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 25, 2021 21:16:42 GMT -5
I'll be your witness Elvis ... Elvis is in the HOUSE! Doc and Elvis are in the house!...
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:16:44 GMT -5
Wow... nice reverse layin by Jayson.
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:17:27 GMT -5
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 25, 2021 21:17:28 GMT -5
He's baaaaaack!!
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 25, 2021 21:18:28 GMT -5
How much does NBA Tv cost?...I am ready to spring for Doc to have all the games...I actually have a service which gets me all sports packages and all movie packages for just $25/month...
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:18:39 GMT -5
Doesn't look like Grant is dressed to play tonight.
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 25, 2021 21:18:48 GMT -5
The Dynamic duo is back in business!!
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 25, 2021 21:20:23 GMT -5
Sort of messed up when the main game thread writer cant see the game...let's change this...
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 25, 2021 21:21:01 GMT -5
Doesn't look like Grant is dressed to play tonight. Maybe he is going to play naked...
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:22:12 GMT -5
How much does NBA Tv cost?...I am ready to spring for Doc to have all the games...I actually have a service which gets me all sports packages and all movie packages for just $25/month... It would be a waste of $ for me. I only watch the C's. I purchased the NBA package broadband one year, and didn't like the fact that they didn't broadcast games on TNT and nationally televised games.
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:23:16 GMT -5
Theis with 2 fouls already.
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:24:18 GMT -5
Theis gets the tip to go
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Post by drboogiebone on Jan 25, 2021 21:24:41 GMT -5
Jayson throws up an airball.
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 25, 2021 21:24:47 GMT -5
Kemba taking a half million dollar nap tonight...nice jammies he is wearing...
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