This was great. Thanks for posting.
So how does Milwaukee counter a smaller lineup that spreads the floor and can penetrate the paint?
This was great. Thanks for posting.
That’s what they did last game in replacing most or Portis’ minutes with George Hill. It seems like Bud trusts Hill much more than Javon Carter in that role.This was great. Thanks for posting.
So how does Milwaukee counter a smaller lineup that spreads the floor and can penetrate the paint?
I’d guess it’s less softening the Bucks up and more not getting beat up and demoralized during the first 3Q while likely getting into foul trouble.Do we think Ime could just run with the smaller lineup from the opening tip? Or does the 4th quarter success of the smaller lineup require "softening the Bucks up" by pounding them for 3 quarters with the bigger one?
Just as Tatum used it to hunt the smaller George Hill, Giannis was using it to hunt Jaylen.Thing is, the small lineup cuts both ways. Just as Tatum used it to hunt the smaller George Hill, there's nobody on D for the Celtics in this lineup with the strength to challenge Giannis once he gets switched off of Horford, other than Smart.
Fuck that. This Celtics team has a ton of heart and the Bucks happened to have an abnormally hot night from three.I hate to say it, but Bucks in 6. They know how to handle these situations and they want it more.
The Lakers had home court against the Celtics in the 2010 finals. They split the first two, battled back and won one on the road, then lost game 5 at home. Do you remember what happened in that series?A championship team, having already failed on their home court once in the series, having battled like hell to get that game back on the road, would fucking damned sure take care of business on its home court in game 5.
It really is a huge problem. The more they complain, the fewer calls they get. Complaining will not get the refs to say ”you are right, let me call that foul now”.This team just cannot focus on playing the game. Ime needs to start fining players every time they yell at the refs rather than get back on defense.
The "AND ONE!!1!" generation has really made this product less than ideal to watch at times. Just play the game. If you get a whistle, take advantage. If not, keep playing until you do.
Are you counting on the refs to gift the Celtics the series in the 4th quarter like Joey Crawford gifted a championship to Kobe and the Lakers?The Lakers had home court against the Celtics in the 2010 finals. They split the first two, battled back and won one on the road, then lost game 5 at home. Do you remember what happened in that series?
Perkins got hurt and they Celtics didnt have a backup center.The Lakers had home court against the Celtics in the 2010 finals. They split the first two, battled back and won one on the road, then lost game 5 at home. Do you remember what happened in that series?
Keep up the good analysis but please stop with the “they want it more” stuff.A championship team, having already failed on their home court once in the series, having battled like hell to get that game back on the road, would fucking damned sure take care of business on its home court in game 5.
The Celtics had a chance to break this one open in the second quarter, instead they relaxed and let Milwaukee back into it.
After 2 straight games where they got their asses kicked in the third quarter, and after the way they let up at the end of the half, you might think they would come out with some focus to start the third, but they didn't, taking almost 5 miutes before they started playing.
Their intermittent effort in the third quarter was enough to build up a decent lead though, and the 4th has been their quarter for 3 straight games.
Not tonight. Once again, they let up and Milwaukee comes back.
In the final minute, Giannis misses what would have been a tying free throw, and the Celtics, who were destroyed on the glass all game long, can't rebound.
In the final seconds they didn't really even compete.
The Celtics are the more talented team, the Buckes are the team that wants to win and knows how to.
This was an inexcusable loss.
I hate to say it, but Bucks in 6. They know how to handle these situations and they want it more.
They had done so much right to get a 14 point lead. Then all of a sudden they played iso ball for like 8 straight minutes. Watching with my adult kids we counted the number of passes the Celtics offense had once the ball moved into the front court. Most possessions the last 8 minutes it was zero or one pass. Hardly ever more than that.View: https://twitter.com/annahorford/status/1524565361005367296?s=21&t=S_1RDH9Ex_T1JWc2r2Ahpg
Anna Horford: No excuses. That loss was on the Cs. F*cked around too much. I know this team can win in Milwaukee, though. Bookmark this tweet. #BelieveInBoston
They believed they had this game win, took it for granted, and then panicked when Milwaukee didn’t oblige them by laying down.
+1Keep up the good analysis but please stop with the “they want it more” stuff.
Have to remove Grant from that combined shots stat. Put up White or Pritchard even. Grant was a mess for the 2nd straight game and didn’t deserve any more touches/shots than he gotHorford and Grant got 10 combined shots.... Tatum and Brown went 21/48. A throwback as well was them forcing Iso in the 4th instead of going with what one them game 4.
Well, we have a lot of folks who think this series is being impacted by the officiating. Depending on which narrative people prefer, the refs may decide whether there is a game seven or not for you. I just think Boston will win without help but if you think the league skews things, I would guess another game of this series is better than moving on to the Bucks/Heat or 76ers.I'll be fucking amazed if we get a game seven in Boston. Ime sat Brown for too long in the fourth.
100% with you.Fuck that. This Celtics team has a ton of heart and the Bucks happened to have an abnormally hot night from three.
Celtics in 7. Dismiss this team at your own peril.
Tatum scoring but immediately giving up an open three so he could whine (again, after a MADE basket) is so awful I almost wish it weren’t overshadowed by the dozen+ worse things that happened that quarter. It’s embarrassing to watch and tonight that kind of bullshit most likely lost them the series.This team just cannot focus on playing the game. Ime needs to start fining players every time they yell at the refs rather than get back on defense.
The "AND ONE!!1!" generation has really made this product less than ideal to watch at times. Just play the game. If you get a whistle, take advantage. If not, keep playing until you do.
He played 30 minutes. If he plays 30 minutes it means we were playing 5 out and him not getting shot attempts means we aren't stretching the floor. Even if he missed them, he either needs to be given those shots or benched.Have to remove Grant from that combined shots stat. Put up White or Pritchard even. Grant was a mess for the 2nd straight game and didn’t deserve any more touches/shots than he got
Yeah, he still should be taking every single one of his open corner threes. He should also be setting screens and standing in the corner on offense, and that’s it. He’s a poor ball handler and he’s not skilled enough to score in the paint against Portis and Lopez. Ime needs to rein him in.He played 30 minutes. If he plays 30 minutes it means we were playing 5 out and him not getting shot attempts means we aren't stretching the floor. Even if he missed them, he either needs to be given those shots or benched.
Not only is Tatum’s complaining hurting the team’s positioning…but it’s taking a really, really good defender away from the action. I get having moments of frustration but his constant whining is getting so ridiculous to watch. I really hate that this is a major part of his game.It's a heartbreaking loss because they did everything necessary to win until early in the 4th when they lost connection to 3 point shooters, which was really the only way MIL could come back, and then reversion to bad habits with 5 minutes remaining. Marcus has been fantastic this series, but he blew 4 possessions in the last 4 minutes, starting with the fake reaction to a fake shot to the head on defense, putting himself out of the play and forcing the rest of the defense to scramble, resulting in a wide open Milwaukee 3. I'm not blaming smart, but this is a fact.
As noted by others, Tatum's complaining to officials is affecting his ability to get back on defense and allowing Milwaukee offensive advantages. It's infuriating because he is otherwise, IMO, playing really well even given his poor FG% (other than game 3 of course).
I have not lost faith, but this one hurts.
And it doesn’t even work, which makes it all the worse.Not only is Tatum’s complaining hurting the team’s positioning…but it’s taking a really, really good defender away from the action. I get having moments of frustration but his constant whining is getting so ridiculous to watch. I really hate that this is a major part of his game.
I actually think they can rebound better than they did tonight. They had some bad luck (bricks that went straight back, balls that went through their hands) and also poor technique on box outs.Do we think Milwaukee stays smallish with Allen or goes big minutes with Portis and Lopez together on Friday? Seems to me that it would be advantageous to make a (likely) tight team beat you from three on the road in an elimination game. Celtics can run that lineup off the floor if they run their offense like they did in G2 but it hasn’t really happened in any consistent way since then. Outside shooting and rebounding are my major concerns for Friday, and I don’t see the rebounding improving unless Rob is back.
MIL is running every chance they get because they know the Cs sometimes don't get back. I hope IME is showing them the clips on the plane ride.View: https://twitter.com/keithsmithnba/status/1524570288654016513?s=21&t=S_1RDH9Ex_T1JWc2r2Ahpg
Keith Smith: Re-watching the fourth quarter. The Celtics gave up at least four three-pointers because someone (usually Tatum, Brown or Grant) was barking at the refs and didn't get back on defense.
Inexcusable. This was the December Celtics. I haven’t thought this in months, but one has to wonder why Ime could not get his team to pay attention to the game.
I’m sure it’ll sink in on the 959th team it gets brought up. This is in their DNA. They won’t shake it. And it might prove to be a fatal flaw.MIL is running every chance they get because they know the Cs sometimes don't get back. I hope IME is showing them the clips on the plane ride.
40% Off Reb Rate tonight. That’s unheard of. It takes more than luck to dominate the glass like this.I actually think they can rebound better than they did tonight. They had some bad luck (bricks that went straight back, balls that went through their hands) and also poor technique on box outs.
I haven't done my rewatch yet, but I suspect I'll see plenty of times they just got out positioned and out hustled. They also didn't play Lopez as much, so the opportunities were there. They need to execute better, and I can imagine it'll be a point of emphasis. When the Bucks were struggling they were able to get a lot of second shots and that really hurt as the game wore on, never mind the ending.
Right, which is why I mentioned how it was multiple things conflating to a bad night on the boards. I just don't think tonight was the best they can do rebounding, so I disagree with the assessment that the rebounding won't get any better than it was tonight. Also an unheard of rate, to me, signifies there were multiple factors. I expect the Bucks to rebound better than the Celtics, but the gap can be closed more than it was tonight.40% Off Reb Rate tonight. That’s unheard of. It takes more than luck to dominate the glass like this.
Disagree with this. I get the skepticism but Boston has been consistently adjusting all season. They are in this spot precisely because they have levelled up as a group as well as individually.I’m sure it’ll sink in on the 959th team it gets brought up. This is in their DNA. They won’t shake it. And it might prove to be a fatal flaw.
Portis is real good in this area with Lopez and Giannis behind him. Tonight, Portis had 7 but every Buck who played with the exception of George Hill was credited with at least 1 offensive rebound. Definitely an area to clean up and make adjustments but when you switch as much as the Celtics do your rebounders are often times going to be out of position.Right, which is why I mentioned how it was multiple things conflating to a bad night on the boards. I just don't think tonight was the best they can do rebounding, so I disagree with the assessment that the rebounding won't get any better than it was tonight. Also an unheard of rate, to me, signifies there were multiple factors. I expect the Bucks to rebound better than the Celtics, but the gap can be closed more than it was tonight.