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Fierce1 wrote:tlee324 wrote:KP has been a godsend. We've seen an endless treadmill of 6-8 centers and forwards non-stop since 2000, whenever we get a healthy talented 7 footer on both ends (KG and KP), good things happen.
Ainge was the one who loved those 6-8 Centers.
AussieCeltic wrote:The funny thing is, I think the team has been on cruise control for weeks. I’m feeling pretty confident that once the playoffs start, we’re going to see this team go to new levels we haven’t seen before.
Parasite wrote:AussieCeltic wrote:The funny thing is, I think the team has been on cruise control for weeks. I’m feeling pretty confident that once the playoffs start, we’re going to see this team go to new levels we haven’t seen before.
It’s absolutely amazing to me that there are still people in this world that think you can just flip a switch in the playoffs and everything is great. Saying this about a team that has never won a championship is especially astounding. If this team doesn’t win it all this year, you and everyone who thinks like you should be called out and ridiculed endlessly. It’s only fair. People who are actually realistic and offer criticism always get branded as not true fans and put down. If the Cs don’t win it this year with home court and the most talented lineup in the league, the sunshine pumpers need the same treatment.
eyeatoma wrote:IMO the bigger issue is that Denver and the Jazz are allowed to host games at a high altitute, when they have literally had news exposes saying how it's a clear competetive advantage to play there.
AussieCeltic wrote:Parasite wrote:AussieCeltic wrote:The funny thing is, I think the team has been on cruise control for weeks. I’m feeling pretty confident that once the playoffs start, we’re going to see this team go to new levels we haven’t seen before.
It’s absolutely amazing to me that there are still people in this world that think you can just flip a switch in the playoffs and everything is great. Saying this about a team that has never won a championship is especially astounding. If this team doesn’t win it all this year, you and everyone who thinks like you should be called out and ridiculed endlessly. It’s only fair. People who are actually realistic and offer criticism always get branded as not true fans and put down. If the Cs don’t win it this year with home court and the most talented lineup in the league, the sunshine pumpers need the same treatment.
Ummm what are you even talking about?
Yes it will be a huge disappointment if they don’t win this year. Where did I say it wouldn’t be? You’re kind of contradicting yourself in your statement.
I watch every Celtics game closely and we’ve been absolutely in cruise mode the last few weeks. Heck, Joe has even mentioned he’s trying different strategies out game to game.
Heck even the lineups have been chopped and changed every game.
Jrue has missed 5 in last 10
Brown has missed 4 in last 10
KP has missed 4 in last 10
Al has missed 4 in last 10
White has missed 2 in last 10
Even Tatum who plays all the time has missed 2 in last 10.
Im not saying they’re going to flip a switch, I’m saying there are extra levels to get to. I don’t think you realize sports psychology very well. Once the 1 seed is wrapped up, players can easily take the foot off the gas a bit which is what has happened.
It hasn’t really mattered because the Celtics are clearly the best team in the regular season and have now secured home court. They’re 60-16 for Christ sake. Maybe enjoy watching a great team rather than being a parasite
The Corey's wrote:A big win over a legit team.
It's promise.
zoyathedestroya wrote:
Beautiful possession initiated by JB. Don't care much about him as scorer tbh. We already know he can do that. It's when he leverages his threat as a scorer to involve his teammates. That's what gets me excited about his role on the team.
Deivork wrote:Porzingis showing the way. Lot of things to love from this team.
31to6 wrote:zoyathedestroya wrote:
Beautiful possession initiated by JB. Don't care much about him as scorer tbh. We already know he can do that. It's when he leverages his threat as a scorer to involve his teammates. That's what gets me excited about his role on the team.
That pass was so beautiful and unexpected. He loved it so much he tried it again later — a little slower on the pass though, and the recipient (I think Al?) missed it.
playa-hater wrote:Deivork wrote:Porzingis showing the way. Lot of things to love from this team.
I think KP for all his qualities is also the main reason teams will pay for trying to play Zone defense against us. someone good in the middle of the Zone is an automatic Zone killer. Can't think of too many players that would excel better than KP in that regard.
Parasite wrote:AussieCeltic wrote:The funny thing is, I think the team has been on cruise control for weeks. I’m feeling pretty confident that once the playoffs start, we’re going to see this team go to new levels we haven’t seen before.
It’s absolutely amazing to me that there are still people in this world that think you can just flip a switch in the playoffs and everything is great. Saying this about a team that has never won a championship is especially astounding. If this team doesn’t win it all this year, you and everyone who thinks like you should be called out and ridiculed endlessly. It’s only fair. People who are actually realistic and offer criticism always get branded as not true fans and put down. If the Cs don’t win it this year with home court and the most talented lineup in the league, the sunshine pumpers need the same treatment.
