Celtics 2023 - 2024 Discussion

[borisman]

On a side note: Jerry West has passed away. Great player and great GM. We've been losing not only our legends the past few years but this guy is a legend as well and I'm not sure he wanted to see the Celtics get one up on his Lakers for most Larry O'Brien trophies.
A great quote from him is when his Lakers finally won an NBA championship: "is that all there is?" His teams had a rough time against the Celtics so much so that he would not go to the Boston Garden when his Lakers played the Celtics in those many finals in the 80's and even the new Garden in '08/'10.
RIP

Edit Add: He's the NBA logo for you young fans

 

[jimnance]

On a side note: Jerry West has passed away. Great player and great GM. We've been losing not only our legends the past few years but this guy is a legend as well and I'm not sure he wanted to see the Celtics get one up on his Lakers for most Larry O'Brien trophies.
A great quote from him is when his Lakers finally won an NBA championship: "is that all there is?" His teams had a rough time against the Celtics so much so that he would not go to the Boston Garden when his Lakers played the Celtics in those many finals in the 80's and even the new Garden in '08/'10.
RIP

Edit Add: He's the NBA logo for you young fans

Great great player. He was unstoppable.
2bd best offensive guard in NBA history after MJ. Luka might pass him there.
By "offensive" I'm referring to shooting and scoring. He was a very good passer as well but if you're talking about overall offensive impact them Magic is #2 slightly behind MJ.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Including "one of the best players this game has ever seen" at guard. The same guy who has less than 30 points in two games and looks like a turnstile on defense.

Kyrie and Luka are both pathetic on defense. Pathetic. What’s with this moronic excuse that offensive stars need to “rest” because they’re carrying so much burden? Lol. Meanwhile every guy on the Celtics is absolutely busting ass on defense yet they still muster up the energy to shoot.

Kyrie and Luka aren’t exactly Jordan and Pippen out there.

 

[aluminum seats]

Weird to think the Celtics could have 18 by the day after tomorrow

 

[jimnance]

Weird to think the Celtics could have 18 by the day after tomorrow

Getting a win tonight will be tough. This is Mavs' Game 7-they lose tonight, they know they're done. Probably no KP( but who knows?)
C's will probably need their best game of the year so far to win tonight.
They're capable but I'm not expecting it.
I do think they'll get one these 2 in Dallas,though and wrap it up in Game 5 at home. Sweeet!

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Right now Dallas needs to win 4 out of 5 to win the title. A Dallas loss tonight would make that 4 out of 4. The odds of either happening are slim.

Historically the chance of it happening is 14%.

 

[raduray]

Mavs shouldn’t have wasted that challenge in the first quarter.

That would not have helped them on that Brown push in the back because there was no call. You can't challenge a no-call.

 

[aluminum seats]

That would not have helped them on that Brown push in the back because there was no call. You can't challenge a no-call.

If they’re gonna have replay should probably allow that

 

[jimnance]

Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram are both good players.
Neither one is remotely close to a guy named Jaylen Brown.

 

[raduray]

If they’re gonna have replay should probably allow that

Lots of shoulds out there.

 

[aluminum seats]

Getting a win tonight will be tough. This is Mavs' Game 7-they lose tonight, they know they're done. Probably no KP( but who knows?)
C's will probably need their best game of the year so far to win tonight.
They're capable but I'm not expecting it.
I do think they'll get one these 2 in Dallas,though and wrap it up in Game 5 at home. Sweeet!

All fair points. In my head I agree with you. But I just feel like they’re gonna get it done.

 

[jimnance]

All fair points. In my head I agree with you. But I just feel like they’re gonna get it done.

I'm hoping for it. Could very well happen.
Won't be easy. Mavs are a damn good team. Would be the most impressive win by any pro team in all Big 4 sports in many years. Maybe since 28-3

 

[Real fan 02]

Surprised at the low ratings in Game 1. This seems like an exciting matchup. Maybe fans are sick of the Celtics?

Game is starting to feel like it's getting away from the Cs.. it's getting to the point we can't depend on KP.. be interesting to see what Brad does in off season..

 

[jimnance]

Great finish to the 1st qtr.
Contrast between Mavs playing iso with Doncic vs. C's team ball on both offense and defense.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

31-30 Mavs after first

Mavs defense looks like dogshit. I think the Celtics break 130 tonight.

Celtics just need to avoid getting Hauser stuck on Donkey.

 

[jimnance]

Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram are both good players.
Neither one is remotely close to a guy named Jaylen Brown.

In case some of y'all forgot those are the 2 guys drafted ahead of Jaylen Brown

 

[jimnance]

Gawd I'm really liking this team.

 

[jimnance]

Thank God for JJ Reddick.
One of , maybe THE best analysts on live broadcasts.
He sees things the others don't.
He's always recognized the brilliance of Derrick White.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Mavs antics getting embarrassing. Crying after every play. They’re frustrated. Celtics defense is clamping.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]