BOSTON CELTICS vs. Washington Wizards (Eastern semi-finals)

[BobDigital]

I am not a regular NBA watcher, so I don't know if he is just having a bad series, but is Marcus Smart always this bad?

No he is "hurt" but more so he just has no confidence and has become a head case. He is usually better not that he is anything special in the first place but he usually plays like a starter at the least.

 

[BobDigital]

Well all but a formality now. Be nice to not have to play a game 7.

 

[Kdo5]

I am not a regular NBA watcher, so I don't know if he is just having a bad series, but is Marcus Smart always this bad?

He actually had a good game tonight.

 

[rochrist]

I am not a regular NBA watcher, so I don't know if he is just having a bad series, but is Marcus Smart always this bad?

9 points, 11 rebounds 6 assists, 2 steals and a block in 26 minutes. That's stuff that wins games.

 

[SalemPats]

what a crazy series. Bradley was great, it feels like he is the key to the Celtics success. He's only 26, is a great defender and playing better every year. If his offensive game continues to improve he can be an all-star. I really hope he doesn't get packaged for a star player in the offseason

 

[deroc5050]

I am not a regular NBA watcher, so I don't know if he is just having a bad series, but is Marcus Smart always this bad?

He was actually good tonight.. you should have saw him the last couple of games.. he was a turn over machine. They finally cut his minutes down tonight.

Smart and Rozier should split minutes 50/50 from here on out. Rozier is clearly going to be a better all around player than Smart.

 

[deroc5050]

what a crazy series. Bradley was great, it feels like he is the key to the Celtics success. He's only 26, is a great defender and playing better every year. If his offensive game continues to improve he can be an all-star. I really hope he doesn't get packaged for a star player in the offseason

His body seems to be breaking down on him already though. Bad hips at the age of 26 is not a good sign.

 

[RobertWeathers]

His body seems to be breaking down on him already though. Bad hips at the age of 26 is not a good sign.

75 year old women are more durable than AB

 

[Kontradiction]

what a crazy series. Bradley was great, it feels like he is the key to the Celtics success. He's only 26, is a great defender and playing better every year. If his offensive game continues to improve he can be an all-star. I really hope he doesn't get packaged for a star player in the offseason

He will because he's nowhere near as consistent as he should be. If he was, the Celtics wouldn't be having this much trouble with the Wizards. Bradley is very feast or famine.

 

[PatsFan2]

He will because he's nowhere near as consistent as he should be. If he was, the Celtics wouldn't be having this much trouble with the Wizards. Bradley is very feast or famine.

Tell me about it I was complaining to my friends about Bradley them he go have the half of his life. Bradley definitely have those looks every night other than last night like you said he's been either feast or famine. If that's a coming out game for him we could probably take two from the Cavs. Would love to see him build off this game and give IT some much needed help we need another Starter other than HorFord to step up.

 

[Kontradiction]

Tell me about it I was complaining to my friends about Bradley them he go have the half of his life. Bradley definitely have those looks every night other than last night like you said he's been either feast or famine. If that's a coming out game for him we could probably take two from the Cavs. Would love to see him build off this game and give IT some much needed help we need another Starter other than HorFord to step up.

Bradley will disappear again tomorrow night as the Wizards tie the series up again. Or at least that's my bet.

 

[PatsFan2]

Bradley = Creature of habit lets just hope he bucks the trend Cavs are getting alot of rest. Winning Tomorrow would be great for the Celts.

 

[realtime]

There are at least 10-12 players on the C's roster I would gladly jettison before letting Smart go. Sure he is a flopper and can't shoot to save his life, but those issues are far outweighed IMO by the value he brings to the team with his versatile defensive skills and the numerous Tommy Points he routinely racks up on both ends of the court.

Really hope the C's somehow land the #1 pick despite the overwhelming odds against them. Fultz would such be a huge addition to this lineup. Would be great to add him to Zizic, Yabu, Nader and hopefully another quality FA, while cleaning out the some of incredible amounts of dead wood the C's are carrying (for a 53-win team).

 

[Kdo5]

There are at least 10-12 players on the C's roster I would gladly jettison before letting Smart go. Sure he is a flopper and can't shoot to save his life, but those issues are far outweighed IMO by the value he brings to the team with his versatile defensive skills and the numerous Tommy Points he routinely racks up on both ends of the court.

Really hope the C's somehow land the #1 pick despite the overwhelming odds against them. Fultz would such be a huge addition to this lineup. Would be great to add him to Zizic, Yabu, Nader and hopefully another quality FA, while cleaning out the some of incredible amounts of dead wood the C's are carrying (for a 53-win team).

What d'you mean 'overwhelming odds against them'. They have a 25% shot at winning the #1 pick.

 

[realtime]

What d'you mean 'overwhelming odds against them'. They have a 25% shot at winning the #1 pick.

Right. So there is a 75% chance that they will NOT get the #1 pick.

 

[Kontradiction]

I'm hoping the NBA fixes things nice and good for YOUR MIAMI HEAT to get the first overall pick.

 

[realtime]

I'm hoping the NBA fixes things nice and good for YOUR MIAMI HEAT to get the first overall pick.

Great. I'm sure Pat Riley appreciates your well wishes.

NBA needs to ditch this ridiculous draft lottery system. The worst team in the league should not have a 75% chance of missing out on the top overall pick.

 

[Kdo5]

Great. I'm sure Pat Riley appreciates your well wishes.

NBA needs to ditch this ridiculous draft lottery system. The worst team in the league should not have a 75% chance of missing out on the top overall pick.

Nah I like the lottery. I hate when tanking is rewarded.

 

[realtime]

Nah I like the lottery. I hate when tanking is rewarded.

Tanking is an outdated concept now that expansion and the limited number of truly outstanding players have diluted the talent across the league. The teams with the worst records nowadays just plain stink, whether they are trying to win or not. The fans who have to sit through that dreck should be rewarded with a top pick.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

75 year old women are more durable than AB

Bob Kraft was in the stands last night.

Wonder if he noticed the uniforms the Celtics were wearing.