CELTICS and the NBA

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Conor McGregor punch of Miami mascot sent him to the hospital

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Denver World Champions for 1st time
Nice to see the Bill Russell MVP Award go to another Center!!

When the announced said in the middle of the 4th quarter that "the defensive intensity was off the charts" I was thinking exactly that. Denver's defense was a key to the victory.

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Well done Denver , pretty much coasted to a title in 20 games

All their starters back they should be good for a few years

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There are some awesome "Jokic" videos out there, just sayin'....

[reef]

How do we feel about Kristaps Porzingus to the Celtics ??

[Jdrums#3]

How do we feel about Kristaps Porzingus to the Celtics ??

With Horford aging, the C’s can use another big, so he helps there. He shoots the 3 at a good rate, so he fits into their offensive style because they rely heavily on the three. He’s a good scorer and has some post up moves, which would help on O. Not sure how much he will help on D - where they took a step back on that side of the court this past season.

I think it’s a good move - if he can stay healthy for the playoffs - but, I don’t think they are done tweaking the roster.

I was listening to Felger and Mazz today. J-Stew indicated that there are rumblings of Brown being on the move. That would be a BIG tweak to the roster.

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I’m happy getting KP , we needed a big guy that can score and rebound

Brad isn’t done yet we have pick # 25 more moves coming

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I’m happy getting KP , we needed a big guy that can score and rebound

Brad isn’t done yet we have pick # 25 more moves coming

If the C’s keep the 25th pick, I wouldn’t mind seeing them take the big from Indiana. Although they could use a guard but I am not sure who would be a good grab at guard with the 25th pick.

What are you thinking, Reef ? Any preferences ?

[reef]

I’m happy getting KP , we needed a big guy that can score and rebound

Brad isn’t done yet we have pick # 25 more moves coming

If the C’s keep the 25th pick, I wouldn’t mind seeing them take the big from Indiana. Although they could use a guard but I am not sure who would be a good grab at guard with the 25th pick.

What are you thinking, Reef ? Any preferences ?

Yeah i liked TJD from Indiana but he didn’t go until 57th !!

I like this Jordan Walsh we drafted @ 38 they said great defender and his offense doesn’t look as bad as been reported

Brad also got us 4 future 2nds which can be useful for us in trades

Sanogo didn’t get drafted

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I didn’t expect TJD to go that low. I thought early 2nd at worst. Was thinking he’d be a good backup to Rob Williams eventually.

I’ve watched Jordan Walsh play a few times. He has the tools to be a good defender. I wonder if he will make the roster or will be a two-way?

ETA: I saw that J. Toppin went undrafted then signed with the Knicks to join his bro. I don’t envision him doing much in the NBA though he could have an impact on the defensive end with his length and athleticism.

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I didn’t expect TJD to go that low. I thought early 2nd at worst. Was thinking he’d be a good backup to Rob Williams eventually.

I’ve watched Jordan Walsh play a few times. He has the tools to be a good defender. I wonder if he will make the roster or will be a two-way?

ETA: I saw that J. Toppin went undrafted then signed with the Knicks to join his bro. I don’t envision him doing much in the NBA though he could have an impact on the defensive end with his length and athleticism.

Yes I would think Walsh would be a 2 way @ worst , there are 3 two ways now with the new CBA

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Summer league rosters with all players ranked

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/vegas-summ ... 56199.html

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I have no familiarity with the players on the C’s summer league roster - other than Walsh. I will watch some out of curiosity.

[reef]

I wish the Celts had Dowtin instead of JD turnover machine Davison

[ramster]

Celts win 1st preseason game over

Peyton Pritchard was game hi scorer off bench with 26 points on 6-11 3P shooting plus 4 assists. This just after recently signing for $30 million over next 4 years

[reef]

Celts win 1st preseason game over

Peyton Pritchard was game hi scorer off bench with 26 points on 6-11 3P shooting plus 4 assists. This just after recently signing for $30 million over next 4 years

Yes I’m happy with the extension he deserves it

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C's hire Jeff Van Gundy. Now just get him, Walton and Gorman together for broadcasts and we're good to go

[Jdrums#3]

Good road win tonight against the Knicks at the Garden to open the season. Tatum and P’zingis came up big. Celts will need better bench scoring going forward.

[reef]

Good road win tonight against the Knicks at the Garden to open the season. Tatum and P’zingis came up big. Celts will need better bench scoring going forward.

Great points drums , bench was non existent and the starters played way too many minutes

Thank God we pulled that game out

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Never got that excited about Holiday, guess we'll see

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Luka scores 73 points tonight at Atlanta

Ties Wilt for 4th most points in a game in NBA history

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/393 ... ba-history

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Just saw Jacob Toppin score his first NBA hoop. Woo hoo, Toppin time!

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Just saw Jacob Toppin score his first NBA hoop. Woo hoo, Toppin time!

He scored 40 last night in the G league too !

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C's on fire tonite...

[reef]

C's on fire tonite...

Really came out and played tough defense on the game prior to the All Star break

Health has been pretty good so far and if we can keep them healthy decent chance to come out of the East with the bucks Cavs Knicks Philly and Miami trying to keep them out of the finals

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C's appear to be on a roll. Luka in town with 25/9/9 and 7:30 to go in Q3. That's pretty good.

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Luka...37 minutes, 37 points on 14-25, 12 rebounds, 11 assists...all rolling up to a nice -20 on the +/- meter

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Luka...37 minutes, 37 points on 14-25, 12 rebounds, 11 assists...all rolling up to a nice -20 on the +/- meter

He is freaking unbelievable so so good , Celtics played well though and smoked them late

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Luka...37 minutes, 37 points on 14-25, 12 rebounds, 11 assists...all rolling up to a nice -20 on the +/- meter

He is freaking unbelievable so so good , Celtics played well though and smoked them late

I was talking to my son about how he could be so good...and not be that fast (or a lot of other things) and he said, 'he's not that fast, but he can stop really fast'... and when you think about it, he's not fast, but 9 times out of 10, with the ball, he gets the defensive guy behind him or on his back hip, I mean, it's awesome to watch. Plus he can shoot like crazy and that's fun, too. Not sure what time it was in the game last night, but was about 930-935 eastern and I texted my brother that he did an old school Dirk. On the lane...dribble back down, one foot fadeway...perfect Dirk. It was a beautiful thing. He should (maybe he does) do one a game just to pay tribute.

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Luka...37 minutes, 37 points on 14-25, 12 rebounds, 11 assists...all rolling up to a nice -20 on the +/- meter

He is freaking unbelievable so so good , Celtics played well though and smoked them late

I was talking to my son about how he could be so good...and not be that fast (or a lot of other things) and he said, 'he's not that fast, but he can stop really fast'... and when you think about it, he's not fast, but 9 times out of 10, with the ball, he gets the defensive guy behind him or on his back hip, I mean, it's awesome to watch. Plus he can shoot like crazy and that's fun, too. Not sure what time it was in the game last night, but was about 930-935 eastern and I texted my brother that he did an old school Dirk. On the lane...dribble back down, one foot fadeway...perfect Dirk. It was a beautiful thing. He should (maybe he does) do one a game just to pay tribute.

Special special player 208 and just turned only 25

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Man…the C’s are lighting everyone up.

52 point win against GS today. Wow.

The game was over in the 1st qtr.

The team is a juggernaut.

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82-38 @ half, 44-22 after 1Q... they musta circled this game, 'cause after winning as many in a row as they have, I mean, you're more likely than not to drop one, right? They just were not losing this one...without Porzingas...they may not lose again...

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Man…the C’s are lighting everyone up.

52 point win against GS today. Wow.

The game was over in the 1st qtr.

The team is a juggernaut.

They sure are and if they stay healthy going to be really tough to be

Looks like the Celtics , Bucks or Knicks in the east and Denver , the clips and Lakers out west

Playoffs will be really fun !

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Last 2 games of the regular season for Peyton Pritchard:

Friday: Game highs of 31 points, 11 assists
Sunday: Game highs of 38 points, 12 assists, tied game high 9 rebounds

[reef]

Last 2 games of the regular season for Peyton Pritchard:

Friday: Game highs of 31 points, 11 assists
Sunday: Game highs of 38 points, 12 assists, tied game high 9 rebounds

I absolutely love the way this kid is playing and who could forget PP and JD going @ it in March 2017 Rhody v Oregon in Sacto

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Regardless of the suck of the sixers...give me a bunch of Tyrese Maxeys...

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I don't know who it was, maybe Richard Jefferson, at the end of the Mavs-Clips game said, "in a 7 game series, the team that loses Game 1 has the advantage...because they'll make adjustments...and the other team will just maintain status quo..." Riiiight.....

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Regardless of the suck of the sixers...give me a bunch of Tyrese Maxeys...

um...bump

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Celts were 14.5 point fav tonight hosting 8-seed Miami but they lose by 10 with jimmy butler out

Series now 1-1

Tyler Herro has now hit 59 consecutive FTs

NBA record is 97 straight set by Mike Williams back in 1993

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Celts were 14.5 point fav tonight hosting 8-seed Miami but they lose by 10 with jimmy butler out

Series now 1-1

Tyler Herro has now hit 59 consecutive FTs

NBA record is 97 straight set by Mike Williams back in 1993

53.5% on 3's is one thing, but when you do that on 43 shots... that's something that's tough to beat

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Regardless of the suck of the sixers...give me a bunch of Tyrese Maxeys...

Maxey would be my no 1 pick if I was building a NBA team. Speed, skill, work ethic and attitude. Fantastic player.

[reef]

Awful loss last night just awful !

Coach Joey deserves half the blame and KP was horrific as well as Jrue

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Awful loss last night just awful !

Coach Joey deserves half the blame and KP was horrific as well as Jrue

Yup. Real bad game in game 2. And, at home no less.

Reef, the C’s better wake the heck up before game 3. They gave up too many open 3’s.

Hopefully, some adversity will get them championship focused because they haven’t proven squat with all the talent they have.

[reef]

Yes that’s the key Drums , get out and defend those 3s

The Heat beat us @ our own game !

Spo is a great coach , wish he was the Olympic coach over coach Kerr