Celtics/NBA Celtics/NBA 2018-2019 Regular Season II

[pgm16]

On far side note, gonna see Big Baby play tonight, he signed with the St. John's Edge in the NBL Canada.

 

[BostonBob]

I know that the Hawks really suck but Boston scoring 42 points in the 1st Quarter and then 41 points in the 3rd Quarter is still pretty damn impressive.

 

[Troublesome 85]

OK this kid has me excited. What he have? 5-6 blocks?

 

[Fenway]

On Dec. 26, 1964, in St. Louis, Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach put Willie Naulls into the starting lineup for the injured Tom Heinsohn prior to a game against the Hawks.

It was the first time in National Basketball Association history that five African-American players took the floor as a starting unit: Mr. Naulls, Bill Russell, Satch Sanders, Sam Jones, and K.C. Jones.

The historic occasion so moved Mr. Naulls that after his retirement two years later, he commissioned a portrait called “The Starting Five” to capture one of his most treasured memories.
A 6-feet-6-inches-tall forward and four-time NBA All-Star with the New York Knicks, he played his final professional seasons with the Celtics and helped them win three consecutive NBA championships.

An ordained minister who brought a message of hope to inner city youths in the Los Angeles area, Mr. Naulls died in his Laguna Niguel, Calif., home on Nov. 22 of respiratory complications of Churg-Strauss syndrome. He was 84.

Mr. Naulls was grateful for the opportunity, his time with the Celtics was hard work at first. He collapsed at his first practice and eventually shed the pounds that enabled him to keep pace with the team’s fast-break style of play.

That showed on April 25, 1965, at Boston Garden when the Celtics blew out the Los Angeles Lakers, 129-96, to win their eighth NBA title. The highlight was a 20-0 run to start the fourth quarter.

Mr. Naulls scored eight of those points, grabbed two rebounds, and had one steal.

The moment was captured on the vintage record album “Havlicek Stole the Ball,” narrated by radio announcer Johnny Most, who noted that Mr. Naulls “has been sensational . . . this is hard to believe.”

 

[Oates2Neely]

What’s the consensus on Hayward? Bad contract? Still recovering from injury?

 

[McGarnagle]

Wyc Grousbeck decided to join the commentary table tonight and he's actually really entertaining

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

What’s the consensus on Hayward? Bad contract? Still recovering from injury?

Serious question?!

The guy snapped his leg in half at the ankle.

He's not going to be 100% until at least the start of next season

 

[McGarnagle]

Losing to the worst team in the NBA is...not ideal.

 

[BostonBob]

Looks like we're going to see more of Robert Williams for at least the next month.

 

[Troublesome 85]

LOL

Rick Pitino Is Reportedly Getting Another Chance To Screw Up A Pro Team

 

[Troublesome 85]

Looks like we're going to see more of Robert Williams for at least the next month.

Makes me happy. He is one of my top 3 Celtics

Irving, Tatum and Williams. Hoping after a few seasons they can become a big 3 with Hayward being the 3 ball specialist.

 

[pgm16]

Sad effort there tonight

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Sad effort there tonight

1 of 4

 

[pgm16]

Nice to be up by 25 at home instead of down

 

[22Brad Park]

Celtics need a big guy with skill for Centre bad

 

[BostonBob]

On far side note, gonna see Big Baby play tonight, he signed with the St. John's Edge in the NBL Canada.

So how did he do ????

 

[pgm16]

So how did he do ????

Played last few minutes, scored a couple of key baskets & grabbed a few rebounds. He energized the crowd the entire game from the bench. He is not in great shape . But he is loved here.

 

[pgm16]

Danny, just sign Kyrie !!!

 

[22Brad Park]

Danny, just sign Kyrie !!!

For sure.Crazy not to.

 

[BostonBob]

Played last few minutes, scored a couple of key baskets & grabbed a few rebounds. He energized the crowd the entire game from the bench. He is not in great shape . But he is loved here.

So he's a Bigger Baby now.

 

[22Brad Park]

Brad Stevens has never ever won squat and gets talked about like a great coach in NBA history.I do not get it .And why is Williams not getting any mins with that monster for Sixers on floor and Bayne hurt?Theze groups he sends out are laughable at times today vs Sixers best players.

 

[22Brad Park]

Celtics coach really bothers me with his poor rotations.Philly big run to end 3rd then a run to start 4th and he continues with Hayward and Brown.
.Wakeup.

 

[pgm16]

Entertaining win !

 

[CharaBadSenyshynGawd]

Celtics coach really bothers me with his poor rotations.Philly big run to end 3rd then a run to start 4th and he continues with Hayward and Brown.
.Wakeup.

I don’t really know what the deal with the rotations are honestly.

I really think coaching a team of role players is easier than coaching a team with a few “stars” and a few more looking to become stars. Last year Brad was on point putting guys in the positions where they could succeed. This year it’s like hes doing the opposite. Whether it be to teach the guys to be able to play in all situations or what, I have no idea. Hopefully there’s some genius in him that is prepping these guys for a run.

I won’t bash him until the seasons over. If this team loses is round 1, or even round 2 depending on the matchup, this season was a bust. Way too much talent on the roster

 

[N o o d l e s]

Absolute joke defensively