Celtics 2025-2026 Discussion

[aluminum seats]

You had them on the ropes. They were ready to give up. Now you go back to Philly. You ignited them.

I did? What did I do!

 

[Real fan 02]

I did? What did I do!

Lol I meant the Cs not you personally LOL

 

[maust]

I did? What did I do!

Apparently quite a bit given the team wide failure you caused

 

[aluminum seats]

Lol I meant the Cs not you personally LOL

Gotcha, I was just kidding. (Although you did reply to a post of mine from last July when I said they were looking like they could be a lottery team--probably better not to resurrect that take )

 

[Real fan 02]

Gotcha, I was just kidding. (Although you did reply to a post of mine from last July when I said they were looking like they could be a lottery team--probably better not to resurrect that take )

Yes! I figured you were joking as well. This team has the best depth in the league although OKC also does as well.. but something shifted watching them last night.. it appeared as if they stopped playing with urgency.. we have no answers for embid he gets his shot anytime he wants against anyone.. D. White is struggling offensively however he brings so much to the team on defense and rebounding.. we should have won last night and got guy's some extra rest for the next series.. well nothing is easy in the NBA playoffs..didn't we go 7 games in each round in 2008?

 

[aluminum seats]

Yes! I figured you were joking as well. This team has the best depth in the league although OKC also does as well.. but something shifted watching them last night.. it appeared as if they stopped playing with urgency.. we have no answers for embid he gets his shot anytime he wants against anyone.. D. White is struggling offensively however he brings so much to the team on defense and rebounding.. we should have won last night and got guy's some extra rest for the next series.. well nothing is easy in the NBA playoffs..didn't we go 7 games in each round in 2008?

Only 6 against the Lakers and I THINK 6 in the ECF but don’t hold me to that

 

[Real fan 02]

Only 6 against the Lakers and I THINK 6 in the ECF but don’t hold me to that

4-3 1st round
4-3 2nd round
4-2 ECF
4-2 nba finals..

 

[jimnance]

Lol I meant the Cs not you personally LOL

I disagree. It's 100% his fault

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

I haven’t followed the Sixers, but is this like the first time that they’ve actually had all of their star players healthy at the same time?

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I haven’t followed the Sixers, but is this like the first time that they’ve actually had all of their star players healthy at the same time?

What do you think about Jaylen Brown?

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

What do you think about Jaylen Brown?

Haven’t watched them as much this season but clearly he’s been great. I eat crow. He has improved though as well. Less 3s, less forcing.

 

[UrbanCowboy]

I'll join crow-eating over brown. Didn't think he was top tier. Oops.

 

[aluminum seats]

I haven’t followed the Sixers, but is this like the first time that they’ve actually had all of their star players healthy at the same time?

They got healthy down the stretch and started playing better. Would be good to get rid of them tonight.

 

[borisman]

Payton Pritchard loves playing in Philly. Watch him taunt the crowd on the near side, across the Philly sideline, before mid-court. He has some enemies in that section. He looks over there every time he scores and talks some serious ****.
But this game won't be easy with Embiid back. The C's do have the best road record for past two years combined so they can beat anyone away from home. They just can't win if they score 11 points in a quarter, especially the 4th. I don't know what that was about last game. The Sixers put the clamps on.

 

[bresna]

I hate that the stuff I said back when i started this topic back in July are coming back to hurt them. They needed another big to stop guys like Joel Embiid. He can beat this team almost by himself, especially if the 3's don't drop for the Celtics & Queta keeps fouling him every other trip down the floor. Vooch ain't that guy. I'd rather they kept Kornet, luxury tax ramifications and all. Heck, I'd trade Hauser for Kornet straight up today if the NBA allowed it.

 

[borisman]

I hate that the stuff I said back when i started this topic back in July are coming back to hurt them. They needed another big to stop guys like Joel Embiid. He can beat this team almost by himself, especially if the 3's don't drop for the Celtics & Queta keeps fouling him every other trip down the floor. Vooch ain't that guy. I'd rather they kept Kornet, luxury tax ramifications and all. Heck, I'd trade Hauser for Kornet straight up today if the NBA allowed it.

Patience will likely pay off year after next when they will be in full reset mode. We'll have roll with this roster for another season. A trade or two may happen and it doesn't seem like Vucevic will come back. He hasn't really fit well and can't play any D. JT and JB will still be in their prime. Some solid vet (a BIG) or two will come to chase a ring here.

 

[bresna]

The year after next, Brown will be 31 and Tatum will be 30. I would hardly call that their prime. Derek White will be 33 and if things continue the way this year went, will likely be gone like they did with Marcus Smart. Payton Pritchard will be at the end of his contract (if the C's don't extend him) and will have to be paid a whole lot more than he is now. All in all, I don't see things going like you do in 2 years time.

 

[bradydaman29]

I hope the 76ers don't do to the celtics what the celtics did to them in 1981.

 

[Zuma]

If the Celtics ****ing lose tonight I'm going to...watch the next game

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

I hate that the stuff I said back when i started this topic back in July are coming back to hurt them. They needed another big to stop guys like Joel Embiid. He can beat this team almost by himself, especially if the 3's don't drop for the Celtics & Queta keeps fouling him every other trip down the floor. Vooch ain't that guy. I'd rather they kept Kornet, luxury tax ramifications and all. Heck, I'd trade Hauser for Kornet straight up today if the NBA allowed it.

Which bigs can shut down Embiid though? I mean ***when healthy*** he is one of the most dominant offensive players in the league.