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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2024 15:14:04 GMT -5
Odd time for a Tuesday night game - isn't that 6pm their time?
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 1, 2024 15:28:04 GMT -5
Odd time for a Tuesday night game - isn't that 6pm their time?
I think it's 7 their time!
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 12:25:20 GMT -5
I still can't figure out why this is not a nationally televised game.
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 15:06:15 GMT -5
The Celtics will be back at full strength on Tuesday night against the Thunder after Jrue Holiday was removed from the team’s injury report. Holiday’s return sets the stage for two of the NBA’s hottest teams to match up at full strength on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. Boston has the NBA’s best record at 26-6 including four straight road wins. Meanwhile, the Thunder are are fully healthy and have surprised the Western Conference with a 22-9 record to begin the year including four straight wins. They are just 1.5 games behind the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the standings.
Holiday will have a tough defensive matchup on his hands in his return as he and Derrick White will try to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Oklahoma City, who is averaging over 31 points per game. Rookie Chet Holmgren will also provide a unique challenge for Boston’s frontcourt with his rim protection and 3-point shooting abilities.
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 15:18:20 GMT -5
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Post by cole on Jan 2, 2024 15:55:28 GMT -5
check out Jalen Williams (JDub) as a James Harden type player. He's been playing really well.
At the end of the game when the D's are really keying on SGA and Chet, they've been getting the ball to Jdub and he's been delivering.
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 16:16:55 GMT -5
check out Jalen Williams (JDub) as a James Harden type player. He's been playing really well. At the end of the game when the D's are really keying on SGA and Chet, they've been getting the ball to Jdub and he's been delivering. Have you decided who you're pulling for tonight?
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Post by cole on Jan 2, 2024 16:39:02 GMT -5
check out Jalen Williams (JDub) as a James Harden type player. He's been playing really well. At the end of the game when the D's are really keying on SGA and Chet, they've been getting the ball to Jdub and he's been delivering. Have you decided who you're pulling for tonight? I always find myself rooting for the Celtics. That green is in too deep
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 17:16:35 GMT -5
Almost time for Stevens to make a move: Here are two Nets players that are affordable - Both PF/C's though Sharpe has the bulk to play C while Watford is moar a SF/PF type that could replace either Jay with his all around skill set. Decent ball handler and can take defenders off the dribble, pass and shoot some as well. Sharpe is only 6'9" but can handle the Jokics and Embiids of the NBA while getting up & down the floor with ease and hops not unlike RWill.
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Post by dfries13 on Jan 2, 2024 17:29:45 GMT -5
In a few weeks. Maybe next month..
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Post by elvissurfs on Jan 2, 2024 18:10:43 GMT -5
Have you decided who you're pulling for tonight? I always find myself rooting for the Celtics. That green is in too deep Unless the Celtics get injuries and suck soon, then you root for the Okies...I have numerous teams I root for in all leagues, depending on the circumstances...
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 18:35:26 GMT -5
"Head of the snake" not making 3-pt J's is a problem lately: At 12:30 mark of audio podcast
Trade moves or not at 22:00 mark above ...
Ideal pickups if available from the 35:00 mark:
Trades TPE:
Yossi: Biyombo or Achuiwa
Quinn: S Bey
Host: Drummond
Buyouts:
Yossi: Olynyk
Quinn: Monte Morris or Alec Burks
Host: Javonte Green / Hartenstein (?) / J Holiday
Free Agents:
Yossi: Stanley Johnson (wing)
Quinn: Rodney McGruder (sg)
Host: J Green (wing)
What might actually happen:
Yossi: Trade for minimum Big or a Drummond
Quinn: Svi and some TPE for player / a Blake return / Queta a contract / a minimum Big
Host: Drummond an upgrade even though a rental for what could be a FRDP
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Post by cole on Jan 2, 2024 19:22:34 GMT -5
I always find myself rooting for the Celtics. That green is in too deep Unless the Celtics get injuries and suck soon, then you root for the Okies...I have numerous teams I root for in all leagues, depending on the circumstances... I watched when our best player was pervis ellison
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Post by cole on Jan 2, 2024 19:39:29 GMT -5
Thunder pregame focus on the similar Isiah joe and Sam Hauser
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 20:00:04 GMT -5
Unless the Celtics get injuries and suck soon, then you root for the Okies...I have numerous teams I root for in all leagues, depending on the circumstances... I watched when our best player was pervis ellison Never nervous!
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 20:18:47 GMT -5
May take 140 to win this one!
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 20:22:50 GMT -5
Q1:
Thunder lineup change (Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren)
Celtics lineup change (Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis)
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 20:26:39 GMT -5
17-14 OKC Thunder lineup change (Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort) Celtics lineup change (Al Horford, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Kristaps Porzingis) White bloody from head contact - Officials time out Thunder lineup change (Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace) Celtics lineup change (Al Horford, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Kristaps Porzingis) 22-19 OKC
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 20:30:36 GMT -5
Their defense is better then advertised!
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 20:38:52 GMT -5
This one could be a preview of the finals!
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 20:45:17 GMT -5
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 20:49:57 GMT -5
Good thing we got Porgy!
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Post by jdm894g on Jan 2, 2024 20:51:21 GMT -5
41-41 w/ 3:41 left in the 2nd quarter.
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Post by kyceltic on Jan 2, 2024 20:52:54 GMT -5
We've got a barn burner!
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 20:54:44 GMT -5
Q2: 31-29 OKC
Thunder lineup change (Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort, Vasilije Micic, Chet Holmgren)
Celtics lineup change (Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum, Luke Kornet)
White is back w/ 4 stitches & some glue
Thunder lineup change (Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Vasilije Micic, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace)
Celtics lineup change (Al Horford, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Luke Kornet)
Thunder lineup change (Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams, Vasilije Micic, Cason Wallace)
Celtics lineup change (Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet)
Thunder lineup change (Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams, Vasilije Micic, Cason Wallace)
JB FTs ... 41-38 OKC
Porgie a BLOCK!
Thunder lineup change (Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams, Cason Wallace)
Porgie another BLOCK!
Payton a THREE!
TIME OUT THUNDER
Celtics lineup change (Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet)
Thunder lineup change (Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace)
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