CELTICS and the NBA

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 5 years ago

ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago Curry now with 46 consecutive FTs closing in on his personal record of 52 straight. His stroke is effortless.

It's impressive, isn't it? He hasn't missed in 10 straight games, played in 8 different arenas, all while playing over 34 minutes per night.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 5 years ago

By the way, Anthony Davis has requested a trade. With Horford slipping just a bit this year, that makes the need / "hole" in the Celtics lineup that would have the trade make sense, even though Horford is obviously still a very nice player. The Celtics have enough assets to trump just about any other offer, plus I doubt the Pelicans want to trade him to the Lakers, but they'd have to wait six months because Irving is the Celtics' designated franchise player right now. And, all of this could be moot if Davis doesn't want to sign an extension with anyone, and opts for true free agency. (I doubt the Celtics or another team is going to trade him without a wink-wink agreement on an extension.)

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

I think I read that the celts can't trade for AD now cuz Kyrie is still on the books. Some kind of rule

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 5 years ago

To trade for Davis now Kyrie has to be part of the trade

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 5 years ago

AD would only consider a trade to Boston if Irving resigns.
That's a huge if and still only a consideration.
It'll be interesting to see if it makes it that far.
Would be surprised.
I could see AD make it through the trade deadline but would be surprised if he wasn't traded before/during the draft.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

If you are the Wizards fan...you have to be sick about this...

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2593 ... -12-months

Shaolin Swat · Unread post by **Shaolin Swat** » 5 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑5 years ago If you are the Wizards fan...you have to be sick about this...

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2593 ... -12-months

Wild that he may have the worst contract in the NBA and the contract hasn't even officially started yet

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Shaolin Swat wrote: ↑5 years ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑5 years ago If you are the Wizards fan...you have to be sick about this...

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2593 ... -12-months
Wild that he may have the worst contract in the NBA and the contract hasn't even officially started yet

Not that I know him personally, but as talented as he is, he seems hard to root for...and now, not only is he not playing next year...he eats up 38 large of your allotment next year...

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Yeah the Wiz are in a world of hurt for sure

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

What a stinging loss by the Celts to the hated rival I am livid !!!

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

That's "National TV Rondo"

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 5 years ago

Imagine watching today's URI game then coming home to watch tonight's Celtics game. I need a new sport to follow.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Yeah since the Pats won the super bowl we watched URI look awful in 2 games and the celts blow an 18 point lead and 28 point lead to the 2 LA teams . Hope things turn around soon

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Keep your heads up...sporting my World Series "Do Damage" shirt

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 5 years ago

The Celtics have a ton of talent, but something's missing....could be wait till next year...as URI fans we've known that for a while this season.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Yes they are having a chemistry problem also

Morris calling out the younger guys meaning Tatum Brown and Rozy

Kyrie been in and out of lineup

Going to need to get totally healthy and everyone buy in or we won't go anywhere

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Good win for the C's tonite. Have to say...those new unis look a little Oakland A's...

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

That was a nice win for sure and they seem that have the 76ers number

Now all of a sudden Smart can't shoot again 0-7 on 3s sounds like URI

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

That almost full court touchdown pass that Giannis just threw..seemed pretty impressive...

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

I don't watch much NBA besides the C's, but has anyone taken notice of Trae Young lately?
49 last night, 36, 36, 23, 30 the four before that and averaging 26 in his last 10 games.

Awesome college player, but I never expected him to be this good in The League.
Maybe he gets more run because he's on such a crappy team, but still...

UCH21377 · Unread post by **UCH21377** » 5 years ago

208, I haven't. I try to check out different NBA teams to see some of these players. Seen Denver a few times, Dallas, Utah, of course Milwaukee, plus the usual TV teams but haven't seen Trae Young. The NBA game is really fluid and fun to watch now, although they are not clamping down on 'D' quite yet. Playoffs will be interesting. Celts are all screwed up this year.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

208,
the 49 points last night came in a 4 overtime game, and he had 16 assists

But the Hawks have to be kicking themselves for having traded for Luka Doncic of the Mavericks for Young. Doncic has had a great year for Dallas. Still need to see how the trade plays out in the longer term of course, but few thought Doncic would be this good, this soon

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

here are the Trae Young highlights of that game
Young has been NBA Rookie of the Month 3 times now

http://www.espn.com/nba/video?gameId=401071601

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 5 years ago

What makes Young so good is he's a great distributor along with his shooting.....and you don't have to be a great defensive player to make it in today's NBA.….

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Trae has the rookie record with at least 35 points in 3 straight games

Looks like he has a nice future

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 5 years ago

Celtics are better off without Irving....yes he's a great talent and has won many games at the end....but he seems to have a chemistry problem with the teams he plays for.

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 5 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑5 years ago Celtics are better off without Irving....yes he's a great talent and has won many games at the end....but he seems to have a chemistry problem with the teams he plays for.

I think the problem is that more often than not, this happens with any "star" not surrounded by other "stars."
LeBron is a problem.
Durant is a problem.
Westbrook is a problem.
Anthony is a problem.
Irving is a problem.
Harden is a problem.
Griffin is a problem.
Paul is a problem.
Cousins is a problem.
Leonard is a problem.
Even even-keel Anthony Davis has become a problem in New Orleans.
In the NBA, most of the major players are jackasses.
Surround them with enough good talent, they might be ok, for a while at least.
Things get bad, they all want out, all want to build the next "super team."
The basketball community is so small and intimate compared to all other major sports, and that has created the problem.
Look at the last great Celtics team and all the problems - Pierce, Garnett, Allen, Rondo -- all guys considered a problem at various parts of their career.
It's so hard to find that Tim Duncan type player.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

And of course celts crush GSW at their place

Everyone on celts needs to buy in to the team and they can make a run in the playoffs

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Russell Westbrook with 20 points, 20 rebounds and 21 assists tonight!
Only one other player in NBA History has achieved 20-20-20 that being Wilt Chamberlain

On February 2nd, 1968, in a home game against Detroit, Wilt went for 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists in a 131-121 win.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Amazing Ramster amazing

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Clippers upset Golden State to even series at 1-1 now headed to LA for the next game
Louis Williams came off the bench to score 36 points along with 11 assists to lead the Clippers
Durant had 9 turnovers, following 7 TOS in game 1

Clippers were down by an astounding 31 points and came back to win on the road in Oakland

Interesting piece on 60 minutes Sunday night on Golden State

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2019/04/1 ... -30-years/

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Historical comeback right there by Doc Rivers team

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

8 straight 3’s made by Celts tonight in 1st Quarter at Indianapolis

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Very nice win to take a commanding 3-0 series lead

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Celts take game 1 in Milwaukee. Celts were 8 point underdogs and win by 22!!

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 5 years ago

I watched the last quarter. Just seemed like uninspiring basketball. I'm not a big fan of the NBA, not since the Chief, McHale and Larry days. But if our team just dribbled to the 3pt line like these guys do and chuck up bricks, this board would be going crazy.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

That was a huge win

Go Celts !!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

It was a huge win Reef. First game of series, on the road, against the team with the best record in the NBA this season.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 5 years ago

If that is Milwaukee's offense then the Celtics will win this series easy.

However the Bucks missed a ton of wide open shots, and the Celtics made theirs.

This will likely go 6 or 7 games.

I guess Boston sports fans are spoiled. Pats always win, same for the Sox lately, and now the Bruins and Celtics have a shot at titles.

My guess is either the Bruins or Celtics will win a title, but not both.

Not the Sox's year though...and the Pats of course will be a playoff team as always, but no SB this time. I think Brady has won his last one.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

No doubt we been spoiled 12 titles since 2002 is a remarkable feat in the salary

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Long summer for the Celtics.
Last year was a better year and Hayward and Irving were injured. Team looked bad vs Milwaukee

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Going to be an interesting offseason for sure

Kyrie looks to be gone

Lots of questions

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Good summary of what went wrong

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2670 ... led-season

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Quite the finish to Toronto/Philly. What an ending. Leonard takes the shot, I'm thinking, "tough shot", bounces high once, I'm thinking "overtime"...bounces high again, I'm still thinking OT...then drops through. Amazing.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Let’s get Kawhi Leonard out of the Eastern Conference!!!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Draft Lottery Tuesday Night

https://www.providencejournal.com/sport ... ft-lottery

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Pels get #1 pick Zion

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 5 years ago

The Knicks should be thrilled to get RJ Barrett at #3, since Memphis announced that they will take Ja Morant with the #2.

Barrett is a future All Star, not sure about Morant.

Of course this is the Knicks we're talking about....like the football Giants, we'll see if they fuck this one up somehow.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Don’t sleep on Morant they are comparing him to Westbrook

Barrett will be good too dropoff after him

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Lakers' Vogel: Not looking over shoulder at Kidd

There, fixed it for him. What a sitch out there...seems like just as much possible volatilty to the upside as the down...

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