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Post by Cabutan on Apr 21, 2022 13:21:23 GMT -5
Not mad at her! It's my team that made her upset. Lol ridiculous. She shouldnt be allow to go in with that behavior. I keep reading and listening the "experts" saying how kyrie and kd wont have another bad game. But no credit to the incarceration the Cs have put durant and kyrie into. None. Is like a denial. I have also noticed this year, with the refs allowing a more physical game, how some of these stars crumble. They dont have it in them. It was the right move by the nba to allow more physical play. Play tough and show how good you are under the tough conditions.
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 13:22:02 GMT -5
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 13:25:16 GMT -5
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 13:26:59 GMT -5
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 13:29:34 GMT -5
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 21, 2022 14:54:44 GMT -5
Not mad at her! It's my team that made her upset. Lol One wonders why Durant's mother is always trying to save him instead of a WIFE? NOT that there is anything WRONG with that...LMAO!!!!
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Post by Admin on Apr 21, 2022 15:19:58 GMT -5
Everyone's talking about the defense on Durant but I went to bed thinking about how disconnected Kyrie seemed in this game.
The thought occurred to me, that with all the swearing and fan reaction, that maybe the league or ownership via the league told Kyrie that anymore BS would result in suspension (for day/days) in this series and that's why he seemed so disinterested. He also was on his best behavior in his presser ... complimented the Celtics, coaches and GM as well as the players. Who was that? Kyrie? Kyrie Irving?
Seems like a good explanation for the let down ...
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Post by Admin on Apr 21, 2022 16:14:40 GMT -5
Looking Ahead:
Bucks:
Middleton (Bucks) out for 2-3 weeks with an MCL sprain ...
Portis an eye injury s/b back by round 2
Suns:
Booker to miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring injury
That leaves the Heat and Warriors as only teams standing between the C's and #18
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 16:22:47 GMT -5
Everyone's talking about the defense on Durant but I went to bed thinking about how disconnected Kyrie seemed in this game. The thought occurred to me, that with all the swearing and fan reaction, that maybe the league or ownership via the league told Kyrie that anymore BS would result in suspension (for day/days) in this series and that's why he seemed so disinterested. He also was on his best behavior in his presser ... complimented the Celtics, coaches and GM as well as the players. Who was that? Kyrie? Kyrie Irving? Seems like a good explanation for the let down ... Pouting. Good old fashioned pouting. Let me have my way or I pout.
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 16:23:49 GMT -5
Not mad at her! It's my team that made her upset. Lol One wonders why Durant's mother is always trying to save him instead of a WIFE? NOT that there is anything WRONG with that...LMAO!!!! I think he is a bachelor is why?
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 16:24:37 GMT -5
Looking Ahead: Bucks: Middleton (Bucks) out for 2-3 weeks with an MCL sprain ... Portis an eye injury s/b back by round 2 Suns: Booker to miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring injury That leaves the Heat and Warriors as only teams standing between the C's and #18 No Sixers?
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Post by Admin on Apr 21, 2022 16:36:17 GMT -5
Looking Ahead: Bucks: Middleton (Bucks) out for 2-3 weeks with an MCL sprain ... Portis an eye injury s/b back by round 2 Suns: Booker to miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring injury That leaves the Heat and Warriors as only teams standing between the C's and #18 No Sixers?
We play Bucks in Rd2 and assuming Heat play Sixers and beat them ...
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Post by petey62 on Apr 21, 2022 17:52:42 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that.
We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.
If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown.
Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys.
Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure.
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Post by sfbosfan on Apr 21, 2022 19:18:22 GMT -5
RE: if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win.
YUP !!!
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Post by puddin on Apr 21, 2022 19:36:17 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that. We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown. Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys. Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure. Color me skeptical about Kyrie and his "religious" practices.
Kyrie's religion (or lack of it) is his problem and his concern, not ours.
After all, during game one, this vulgarian was grabbing his crotch and telling folks to sux his d!kk while showing his middle finger to the crowd.
After game 2, he was somewhat holier than thou spouting religion: "I am not alone in this. I have brothers and sisters all around the world that are fasting with me," Irving said. "We hold our prayers and our meditations very sacred and when you come out here, I mean, God's inside me, God's inside you, God's inside all of us." "So, I am walking with faith and that's all that matters. When I get a chance to do this, in this type of arena and showcase my talents that have been granted to me strictly from God and I am humble."
So which one describes KI? Humble... walking with faith... prayerful......... or perhaps utter vulgarian?
I don't really give a sh!t which one best describes him.
My own faith, unlike Kyrie, I don't wear on my sleeve but it does tell me 2 things...
First, thank God KI is someone else's problem... and second, Cs in 4 games
Pud
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 20:36:43 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that. We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown. Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys. Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure. Color me skeptical about Kyrie and his "religious" practices.
Kyrie's religion (or lack of it) is his problem and his concern, not ours.
After all, during game one, this vulgarian was grabbing his crotch and telling folks to sux his d!kk while showing his middle finger to the crowd.
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After game 2, he was somewhat holier than thou spouting religion: "I am not alone in this. I have brothers and sisters all around the world that are fasting with me," Irving said. "We hold our prayers and our meditations very sacred and when you come out here, I mean, God's inside me, God's inside you, God's inside all of us." "So, I am walking with faith and that's all that matters. When I get a chance to do this, in this type of arena and showcase my talents that have been granted to me strictly from God and I am humble."
So which one describes KI? Humble... walking with faith... prayerful......... or perhaps utter vulgarian?
I don't really give a sh!t which one best describes him.
My own faith, unlike Kyrie, I don't wear on my sleeve but it does tell me 2 things...
First, thank God KI is someone else's problem... and second, Cs in 4 games
Pud
Kyrie may be a narcissist. The belief is that narcissm is an emotional defense mechanism developed in children that were lacking in parental attention. Kyrie's mom passed when he was very young (3?). He may barely remember her. He may have been neglected at a developmental period in his life that makes him forever self absorbed and self reliant. Making him emotionally vulnerable and lacking in empathy at times in order to feel strong when the truth is, he fears appearing or feeling weak at his core.
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Post by elvissurfs on Apr 21, 2022 20:58:48 GMT -5
Whoa...Fruedian analysis...time for Dee to weigh in...
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Post by Admin on Apr 21, 2022 21:15:50 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that. We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown. Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys. Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure.
Sorry, I'm not buying that. I saw him sitting on the bench monging on a banana. As I said in an earlier post and have since read elsewhere (Robb @ masslive?) ... it makes more sense that he was read the riot act on cursing and antagonizing the fans and threatened with suspension if he didn't clean up his act. That explains why we got docile Irving last night otherwise his bipolarity has kicked in.
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Post by cole on Apr 21, 2022 21:32:18 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that. We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown. Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys. Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure.
Sorry, I'm not buying that. I saw him sitting on the bench monging on a banana. As I said in an earlier post and have since read elsewhere (Robb @ masslive?) ... it makes more sense that he was read the riot act on cursing and antagonizing the fans and threatened with suspension if he didn't clean up his act. That explains why we got docile Irving last night otherwise his bipolarity has kicked in.
My take is he played the game of his life three days prior and still lost, and now is physically and emotionally defeated he could bounce back after 3 days again, but once every-other-day games start the nets are toast
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Post by elvissurfs on Apr 21, 2022 21:38:59 GMT -5
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Post by elvissurfs on Apr 21, 2022 21:41:05 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that. We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown. Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys. Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure.
Sorry, I'm not buying that. I saw him sitting on the bench monging on a banana. As I said in an earlier post and have since read elsewhere (Robb @ masslive?) ... it makes more sense that he was read the riot act on cursing and antagonizing the fans and threatened with suspension if he didn't clean up his act. That explains why we got docile Irving last night otherwise his bipolarity has kicked in.
I saw that too...who the heck ever ate a banana during a game?...
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Post by DaCeltics on Apr 21, 2022 22:03:11 GMT -5
Never seen that before. Any food for that matter.
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Post by cole on Apr 22, 2022 1:04:23 GMT -5
It looks like my son and he was flying to NC I had to look close to be sure
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 22, 2022 7:50:02 GMT -5
One wonders why Durant's mother is always trying to save him instead of a WIFE? NOT that there is anything WRONG with that...LMAO!!!! I think he is a bachelor is why? yes, thats my point. he should just come out and represent as a leader of the LGBTQ community. lets be honest any hetero "bachelor" whos worth over $200M and hasn't been married or hit with paternity suits, isn't hetero. again, not that there is anything wrong with that. But be honest for godsake, its 2021!
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Post by petey62 on Apr 22, 2022 7:56:14 GMT -5
Folks, we need to settle down. We've done one thing....and that's holding serve at home. It sure wasn't easy but all we've done is win the first two at home. Honestly, we're supposed to do that. We caught Kyrie on a 7 pm game during Ramadan. His energy level is not as high as it would be for a 3 pm game, having gone much longer having nothing to eat or drink. The later games really are problematic for him and it really showed.....he had no energy to fend off our stifling defense.If we could put together a solid 48-minute game on Saturday, we should win. But we MUST eliminate the stupid turnovers. We MUST calm down and play discipline defense. No reason in the world for Durant to take 20 free throws last night. We're playing great defense. We just make one mistake being too aggressive and the whistle gets blown. Also, for once, just for once, if JT and JB go off on Saturday, Celtics will win. We will also have to extend our rotation because starting Saturday, the rest of the series goes every other day - no more two off day breaks. PP needs more time as does Nesmith. It makes no sense you refuse to let those guys play against Patty Mills and Dragic. NO reason to waste JB and JT running around checking those guys. Also, I'm going to say it. The Derrick White experiment should be over. I really would love to have JRich and Langford right now instead of a very hesitant DWhite. I don't think DWhite is built for Celtics pressure.
Sorry, I'm not buying that. I saw him sitting on the bench monging on a banana. As I said in an earlier post and have since read elsewhere (Robb @ masslive?) ... it makes more sense that he was read the riot act on cursing and antagonizing the fans and threatened with suspension if he didn't clean up his act. That explains why we got docile Irving last night otherwise his bipolarity has kicked in.
If you were watching, after Kyrie subbed out, a Nets assistant twice pointed to his watch to let Kyrie know it was sundown. The announcers mentioned the time of sundown as Kyrie went straight to the locker room. He was allowed to eat and drink at that point and therefore ate a banana after he returned to the bench. He probably ate something in the locker room before returning to the bench area although all we saw was him eating a banana. There is no doubt he expended a lot of energy during the Sunday game but most folks who fast during Ramadan say the toughest times are later in the day before sundown, with some days being more difficult than others. It seemed quite obvious he did not have that bounce that he had on Sunday. Let's hope he doesn't have it tomorrow either.
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