Celtics 2024-2025 Discussion

[ViperGTS]

Queta has been a revelation. Horford replacement? Probably not, dunno much about his 3 ability. Maybe that will come? Even then, what a great piece to have.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Queta has been a revelation. Horford replacement? Probably not, dunno much about his 3 ability. Maybe that will come? Even then, what a great piece to have.

White threw some uncharacteristic lobs tonight, most resulting in turnovers. My guess is this is what they’re trying to do though and they need to practice. If teams are leaving the paint open, Queta is a monster at the rim. Similar to what the Mavericks did last season.

No, he can’t shoot, but in some ways his skill set is actually a better fit in an offense loaded with three point shooters. He’s just a menacing presence, reminds me of a modern version of Ben Wallace, but much more raw.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

White threw some uncharacteristic lobs tonight, most resulting in turnovers. My guess is this is what they’re trying to do though and they need to practice. If teams are leaving the paint open, Queta is a monster at the rim. Similar to what the Mavericks did last season.

No, he can’t shoot, but in some ways his skill set is actually a better fit in an offense loaded with three point shooters. He’s just a menacing presence, reminds me of a modern version of Ben Wallace, but much more raw.

Great point about "uncharacteristic lobs", and great guess about teams leaving the paint open. It looked to me that White's lobs were off and Queta was a bit confused as well.

Without a big that can shoot the three, the lane is more cluttered to a driving Tatum or Brown. I much prefer Horford or Porzi who can shoot the three. I have never understood why Kornet does not try a three. Do you know?

 

[jimnance]

Anybody going to the Gahden tomorrow?
Please extend a warm welcome to Steve Kerr

 

[bresna]

Queta has been a revelation. Horford replacement? Probably not, dunno much about his 3 ability. Maybe that will come? Even then, what a great piece to have.

Kornet is the Horford replacement if only Mazzulla would give him those shots. Kornet was a 35% 3-point shooter with the Knicks in his first two years in the league.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Kornet is the Horford replacement if only Mazzulla would give him those shots. Kornet was a 35% 3-point shooter with the Knicks in his first two years in the league.

Agreed. Kornet is a great FT shooter. Why doesn't he shoot threes? Why doesn't some reporter ask him? Why doesn't some reporter ask Mazz? It would be interesting to know.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Great point about "uncharacteristic lobs", and great guess about teams leaving the paint open. It looked to me that White's lobs were off and Queta was a bit confused as well.

Without a big that can shoot the three, the lane is more cluttered to a driving Tatum or Brown. I much prefer Horford or Porzi who can shoot the three. I have never understood why Kornet does not try a three. Do you know?

I think he just takes too long to move to a perimeter spot and also to wind up the shot. He can hit them if they’re uncontested but he’s slow.

 

[ViperGTS]

I think he just takes too long to move to a perimeter spot and also to wind up the shot. He can hit them if they’re uncontested but he’s slow.

Yeah I think thats the reason. They are a quick pop and shoot team.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Vegas isn’t buying the Cavs

 

[ViperGTS]

Why would they? Nice story, overachieving but they can't compete in a 7 game series against the Celtics if they are healthy. Nobody can really. Maybe OKC in the Finals but even then. SGA is a nice player but not on the level of Tatum and Brown as overall BB players. My opinion of course.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Why would they? Nice story, overachieving but they can't compete in a 7 game series against the Celtics if they are healthy. Nobody can really. Maybe OKC in the Finals but even then. SGA is a nice player but not on the level of Tatum and Brown as overall BB players. My opinion of course.

Yeah I agree C’s are better, but the Sixers and Bucks over the Cavs? Vegas clearly valuing star power over team efficiency. I don’t know if that forecast is accurate or not in today’s NBA.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Doris Burke: “Celtics are an iso heavy team”

 

[ViperGTS]

Doris Burke: “Celtics are an iso heavy team”

Thankfully I'm watching the Cs broadcast. Qeuta moves pretty damn well.

 

[ViperGTS]

Ugly basketball right now from both teams.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

DW and JH both off the court. PP in game but JT playing point guard. JT shouldn’t be point guard here. They have three of them. Warriors defense is quick and swarming and Tatum isn’t able to break it and also isn’t able to get screened open.

This makes no sense.

 

[jimnance]

I expected a tough game with JB and KP out.
How many other NBA teams are still very good with 2 of their starters, both All- Stars out?
Nobody.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Now they have DW, JH, PP, SH, LK.

Rotations make no sense tonight.

 

[jimnance]

Now they have DW, JH, PP, SH, LK.

Rotations make no sense tonight.

Joe might be looking for a spark. Trying different combos.
Both teams playing tough D

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

This ******* has like a .975 three point percentage against us in his career. He shot 22% on 3s last year and is at 19% this year. 3/4 tonight. Lol

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

This was so predictable: Tatum trying to prove Kerr wrong by trying to split double teams, turning the ball over, while literally three high level point guards stand off to the side.