Game Thread – Celtics @ Cavaliers – 7:30PM, Tues, March 5, 2024

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Previously, With The BOSTON CELTICS . . .

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Regular Season, Victory Count, 2023-24
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Victory Cigar

(18) Jayson Tatum
(12) Jaylen Brown
(8) Kristaps Porziņģis
(6) Derrick White
(2) Jrue Holiday
(1) Al Horford
(1) Payton Pritchard


Ties go to the Team. – Cut-off Time, is when the next Game Thread is made.
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(10) Jaylen Brown
(9) Derrick White
(9) Jayson Tatum
(8) Kristaps Porziņģis
(3) Al Horford
(2) Neemis Queta
(2) Jrue Holiday
(1) Sam Hauser
(1) TEAM
(1) Luke Kornet
(1) Marcus Smart
(1) Payton Pritchard

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[bisme37]

The Celtics have a +243 differential during their 11-game run, the largest over an 11-game win streak the league’s ever seen. The 1970-71 Bucks held the previous mark, at +236.

In Boston team history, only the 1964-65 and 1985-86 Celtics, at 49-11, had a better record through 60 games. Both ended up winning titles.

[Parliament10]

The Celtics have a +243 differential during their 11-game run, the largest over an 11-game win streak the league’s ever seen. The 1970-71 Bucks held the previous mark, at +236.

In Boston team history, only the 1964-65 and 1985-86 Celtics, at 49-11, had a better record through 60 games. Both ended up winning titles.

God Willing, we'll Win a Title this year, too.
It's a lot of Skill, Timing, and a bit of Luck.

[Homerclease]

I know the Cavs are currently sitting in third but man, this one has letdown game written all over it

[zoyathedestroya]

LeVert and Mitchell were OUT in their last game vs. NYK. Likely QUESTIONABLE for this game.

Keep resting KP til he's right. We can afford him sitting out some of these games.

[Riverwalk2021]

The Cavs look like a first-round exit to me. Poorly configured roster with overrated players like Garland, Mobley, and Struss. Mitchell is a flamethrower on offense but will he play?

[Memokerobi]

The Cavs look like a first-round exit to me. Poorly configured roster with overrated players like Garland, Mobley, and Struss. Mitchell is a flamethrower on offense but will he play?

Depends on who they're playing. If its the Heat or the Sixers with Embiid, I agree. If its the Magic/Pacers/Bulls, they'll be fine

[exculpatory]

Keep it rolling.

I am loving what this team is doing.

Cavs, Nuggets & Suns on the road tough?
Meh.
Wipe them up.

I want a 70-12 record.
But I will accept 68-14 if we get #18.

[FlatearthZorro]

Best team in the last 10 years? I think so... Let's keep the ball rolling.

[31to6]

Hot take: Donovan Mitchell is underrated and should be an MVP candidate.

[zoyathedestroya]

Hot take: Donovan Mitchell is underrated and should be an MVP candidate.

I'm joining the NBPA and in a week, taking over, just so I can advocate that MVPs should only go to players playing both sides of the court. If they can agree on the 65-game rule, I can dictate that the most valuable basketball player for the season doesn't only impact 50% of the game.

EDIT: Luka shouldn't be considered lol. Donovan has been fine on defense this season.

[zoyathedestroya]

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Get well soon, Spida.

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[165bows]

Hot take: Donovan Mitchell is underrated and should be an MVP candidate.

I'm joining the NBPA and in a week, taking over, just so I can advocate that MVPs should only go to players playing both sides of the court. If they can agree on the 65-game rule, I can dictate that the most valuable basketball player for the season doesn't only impact 50% of the game.

EDIT: Luka shouldn't be considered lol. Donovan has been fine on defense this season.

Agree on the Luka thing, him being in the MVP race is such a common junk take.

Wow they wouldn't compete for the eighth seed without him what a tragedy.

[FlatearthZorro]

The Cavs look like a first-round exit to me. Poorly configured roster with overrated players like Garland, Mobley, and Struss. Mitchell is a flamethrower on offense but will he play?

Mitchell is a chucker... I'd take Brown over Donovan any day of the week, twice on weekends....

[zoyathedestroya]

The Celtics magic number for HCA throughout postseason (combo of Celtics wins + Thunder losses) = 17.
The Celtics magic number for HCA throughout East playoffs (combo of Celtics wins + Bucks losses) = 14.

Putting this into perspective, if the Celtics go 17-5 (77.27%) or better with the easiest remaining schedule then league 1st seed is ours. We went 22-6 (78.57%) in 2024 when we've had a brutal January schedule.

[Slax]

I'm getting restless.

[PierceFan4ever]

Anyone more hyped than usual to watch Celtics games these days lmao. We gotta enjoy the moment while it’s here, the team is literally making nba history in terms of dominance during this win streak. Not sure how often we’ll see this but our Celtics are playing as perfect as I’ve seen a team play since I started watching ball.

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

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Get well soon, Spida.

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Cute, JB and KP are so close that JB got a sympathy contusion.

[colincb]

Cavs are 7-6 without Mitchell this season.

[Green89]

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