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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2023 2:11:18 GMT -5
This is the final game for the Celtics before the All-Star break. They pick up their schedule on the road Thurs 2/23 @ 7PM vs the Pacers for a 3 game road trip that includes the Sixers and Knicks. They return home 3/1 for the Cavs, Nets & Knicks.
Who plays vs the Pistons is anyone's guess but Moose & Grant had max minutes vs Bucks and may see limited minutes or none at all. White is having hearing issues in his left ear and has stayed in MIL to see a specialist - get the wax out! I expect Horford to be ready and Smart was scheduled to come back for this game. Kornet and Griffin could also see time to go with Rob, Pritchard & Brogdon. Tatum may argue his way into the game after seeing his team lose to the Bucks in OT without him. Should be enough to beat the Pistons if the bench plays anywhere near the same level they did vs the Bucks. Pistons will be w/o Bagley (hand) but may have Wiseman just traded by GSW.
Current Injury Report:
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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2023 13:35:46 GMT -5
Active (so far):
Smart/White/Pritchard/Brogdon
Tatum/Hauser/GWill/Horford/Kornet/Griffin/RWill?
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Post by hedleylamarr on Feb 15, 2023 19:01:30 GMT -5
Jay King: Robert Williams (left ankle soreness) will not play tonight, per the Celtics. – via Twitter ByJayKing Top Rumors, Injuries, Robert Williams, Boston Celtics
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:29:16 GMT -5
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:31:29 GMT -5
Cs need to win this one to remain #1 in the standings.
So far Cs only lost 2 games in February.
After the ASG, Celts will go on the road to face Indy, Philly, and NY.
Cs need this win.
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:39:47 GMT -5
Derrick "The Deaf" White!
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:40:24 GMT -5
I really don't see us finishing as the top team anyway.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Feb 15, 2023 19:40:50 GMT -5
Wait, Smart is starting?
I thought the board experts said he'd come off the bench?
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:41:28 GMT -5
Going to be weird seeing Smart back out there.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:42:51 GMT -5
Q1:
Celtics lineup change (Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin, Al Horford, Derrick White, Marcus Smart)
Pistons lineup change (Bojan Bogdanovic, Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart)
C's win the tip
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:43:40 GMT -5
C's steal. Up quick to Tatum for 2.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:45:05 GMT -5
Steal by Smart. Up quick finds Jayson for the layin.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:45:29 GMT -5
Offense from defense. I love this...
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:46:00 GMT -5
White fouled on the drive. C's attacking quickly. I love this also.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:46:23 GMT -5
White sinks 1 of 2
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:46:46 GMT -5
Smart really playing well so far.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:47:36 GMT -5
Pistons turnover. Smart to Jayson for the mild flush and1. Jayson sinks the FT. 4 - 8 C's
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:48:14 GMT -5
Blake for 3. Beautiful ball movement. It's really popping.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:49:00 GMT -5
Was he in the circle?
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:49:58 GMT -5
Wait, Smart is starting? I thought the board experts said he'd come off the bench?
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:50:00 GMT -5
Horford fouled on the box. Non-shooting. Tatum the crossover drive for the layin.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:50:24 GMT -5
Tatum makes the Technical FT called on Ivey
White fouled on the drive. Timeout.
Pistons lineup change (Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, Killian Hayes, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart)
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:51:18 GMT -5
Doesn't apply if the offensive player is not driving to the basket. If you plow through the defender in the low post they call it offensive foul.
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Post by fierce on Feb 15, 2023 19:52:20 GMT -5
As long as Smart doesn't take those wild shots, he's the perfect PG for this team.
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Post by drboogiebone on Feb 15, 2023 19:52:56 GMT -5
I wish the C's could maintain this level of play. Team offense is looking beautiful!
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