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Post by cole on Dec 23, 2022 18:50:41 GMT -5
Celtics need a win! Let's hope to see some urgency.
Al better do some boxing out tonight
Per Brian Robb at masslive.com ...
Celtics center Robert Williams will miss Friday’s game against the Timberwolves with a non-COVID illness. He was originally listed as questionable by the team on Friday morning but was downgraded about 90 minutes before tip. Marcus Smart was upgraded to available by the team after he sat out Wednesday’s loss to the Pacers.
Luke Kornet is likely to see his minutes increase and there is a possibility that Blake Griffin could get a chance off the bench after he was a DNP-CD against the Pacers on Wednesday night.
Smart will slide back into his starting five spot with Payton Pritchard heading back to the bench. The Wolves will also be without Taurean Prince and Jordan McLaughlin for the matchup.
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Post by cole on Dec 23, 2022 19:25:06 GMT -5
I just read Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a foot stress fracture
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 23, 2022 19:31:28 GMT -5
I just read Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a foot stress fracture yep!
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:32:09 GMT -5
C's better be hitting the outside shot tonight. Their bigs aren't going to allow much scoring in the paint.
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 23, 2022 19:32:23 GMT -5
Need a win in a bad way, tonight!
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:32:26 GMT -5
Towns is out tonight. Edwards is playing.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:35:06 GMT -5
So we need Al hitting the 3 to pull Gobert out of the paint.
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Post by cole on Dec 23, 2022 19:37:54 GMT -5
So we need Al hitting the 3 to pull Gobert out of the paint. My fear coming in was Al missing a 3 then coming down and allowing a dunk or offensive rebound
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Post by Admin on Dec 23, 2022 19:39:25 GMT -5
Minnesota Timberwolves (16-16) at Boston Celtics (22-10) Game #33 12/23/22 The Celtics will try to build on their second half against the Pacers as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves. By flceltsfan
The Celtics are now 2nd in the East, half a game behind the Milwaukee Bucks, who they will face on Christmas Day. The Celtics are 1 game ahead of the 3rd place Cavaliers. The Celtics are 11-5 at home and 4-6 in their last 10 games, having lost 3 in a row for the first time this season. They are 8-2 against Western Conference teams.
The Timberwolves are 10th in the West, 1.5 games ahead of the 11th place Warriors and 2 games behind 6th place Sacramento. They are 7-8 on the road and 5-5 in their last 10 games. They had won 3 straight before losing to the Mavericks on Wednesday. They are 7-4 against Eastern Conference teams.
Marcus Smart missed Wednesday’s game against the Pacers with a non-covid illness and he is probable for this game. Robert Williams (illness) is now questionable and his status will be a game time decision. Danilo Gallinari remains out with a torn ACL. For the Timberwolves, Kyle Anderson (back) has missed the last two games and is quesionable for this game. His status is a game time decision. If he is able to play, he will likely return to the starting lineup in place of Austin Rivers.
Rudy Gobert returned to action on Wednesday after missing the 3 previous games with an ankle injury. He is listed as questionable for this game. If he can’t play, Naz Reid will likely get the start. Jordan McLaughlin (calf), Taurean Prince (shoulder) and Karl Anthony-Towns (calf) are all listed as out for this game.
Probable Celtics Starters
PG: Marcus Smart SG: Derrick White SF: Jaylen Brown PF: Jayson Tatum C: Al Horford
Celtics Reserves
Robert Williams III Grant Williams Malcolm Brogdon Sam Hauser Payton Pritchard Luke Kornet Blake Griffin Justin Jackson Noah Vonleh
2 Way Players
JD Davison Mfiondu Kabengele
Out/Injuries
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) out Marcus Smart (illness) questionable
Head Coach (Interim) Joe Mazzulla
Probable Timberwolves Starters
PG: D’Angelo Russell SG: Austin Rivers SF: Anthony Edwards PF: Jaden McDaniels C: Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves Reserves Bryn Forbes Nathan Knight Josh Minott Wendell Moore, Jr Jaylen Nowell Naz Reid
Out/Injuries
Kyle Anderson (back) questionable Rudy Gobert (ankle) questionable Jordan McLaughlin (calf) out Taurean Prince (shoulder) out Karl Anthony-Towns (calf) out
Two-Way Players
Luka Garza Matt Ryan
Head Coach
Chris Finch
Key Matchups
Jaylen Brown vs Anthony Edwards
Edwards is averaging 23.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He is shooting 45.5% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc. He is capable of having a big game and the Celtics need to pay attention to him, especially going to the basket. Hopefully Jaylen will be able to play well in this game because the Celtics will need him on both ends of the court.
Marcus Smart vs D’Angelo Russell
Russell is averaging 16.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. He is shooting 46.0% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc. The Celtics need to keep him from scoring but they also need to disrupt the Wolves bringing the ball up the court and keep them from getting into their offense quickly. Hopefully Marcus is good to play in this game as the Celtics need him.
Honorable Mention
Al Horford vs Rudy Gobert
It is a tall order for Al Horford (or any Celtic) to defend the 7’1” Rudy Gobert. Gobert is averaging 14.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. He is shooting 66.1% from the field and does not typically shoot 3 pointers. He is a very good rim protector and so the Celtics need to be aware of his presence when driving to the basket.
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Post by kivancb on Dec 23, 2022 19:39:26 GMT -5
Gotta set the tone early tonight.
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Post by Admin on Dec 23, 2022 19:40:12 GMT -5
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Post by fierce on Dec 23, 2022 19:41:53 GMT -5
Cs going for 4 straight!
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:42:11 GMT -5
Smart back in the lineup.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:43:54 GMT -5
Wolves win the tip. Tatum fouled on the cut a flush attempt. Sinks both
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:44:43 GMT -5
White hits a pullup. Good to see.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:45:38 GMT -5
Wolves fumble. C's ball. Tatum for 2 underneath.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:46:04 GMT -5
C's turnover.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:46:59 GMT -5
Tatum rolled his ankle a bit.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:47:11 GMT -5
5 - 6 C's
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:47:50 GMT -5
Brown hits a floater for 2
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:48:26 GMT -5
Brown the drive blows by the defender for the easy layin.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:48:53 GMT -5
White on the break coast to coast for 2.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:49:36 GMT -5
Smart for 3.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:50:39 GMT -5
Timeout C's.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 23, 2022 19:54:40 GMT -5
Nice fast break, Hauser to White for the flush.
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