Post Game - Celtics vs. LA Clippers - Saturday, January 27 (L)

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How did this happen?



From 9:52 - 3:03 (6min, 49sec), we went scoreless.  We were already not seeing the ball go in for us, but this took it to the next level.

From 58-46 to 81-48, 23 straight points.

They treated us like a JV team.  I hope the next time we do this to another team, we stay humble and remember this game.

I think we were cold

This game was so totally disappointing, I just cannot imagine that they came out to play this game, at home, after losing last game at home, and did not put on a show. The Clippers manhandled the Celtics, and then they laughed at them at the end of the game. Harden was on the bench doing some kind of a wiggle dance, Mann was punking them all over the place, and even the scrubs were having a jolly good time. Disappointed? No, ticked off. Shame on them. KG would have send them flying if they tried to do that to his team. I just don't get it. And, in the end, when the game was over, when usually the Celtics winning big, hold the ball and take a 24 second violation, the Clippers kept shooting, swinging on the rim, and rubbing their face in it. I wonder how that felt to them, because it angered me to no end. Grow up boys, this is for all the marbles, and games like this put you out there as not being able to handle the bullying you took last night, every team is going to do it to you, wake up and (I cannot say what I really want to say) grow up

Elephants can remember, Rosalie.  And we will.  LAC will not be in the Finals.  They have the ultimate playoff quitter on their team.  It's not that he's injured and can't play.  He's on the court.  He just quits when it counts.  Yuck it up, Furball.  Can't change those stripes.  Just ask Draymond.  But it won't matter, LAC won't be there to take us on.

Next.  

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The inability to knock down countless open shots impacted the defense.

Not often you see both teams go 10-40 from deep (25%)

I thought that the Celtics did not win enough 50/50 balls while giving up offensive rebounds even though we had more offensive rebounds than they did. We would make a defensive stop but not come away with the possession. That happened a few too many times. We lost the PITP battle.

Our 3 point shooting was bad just like theirs but our 2 point percentage was hideous.

The Clippers have been playing well as of late and they got beat down by the Celtics out on LA so this game was a payback affair.

With 2 tough games coming up let's hope that getting smacked about by The clippers wakes them up!

If Jrue Holiday has anything to say about it, this game tonight should be a good one to watch. He said exactly what I said during the game, this was a good old fashioned a...kicking/whooping!!!! I just do not like that this is happening against teams that are at the top of the conferences. The Celtics need to go back to the killer instinct and put teams away in the third quarter

Hello, all, IMHO: When the C's get beaten, it usually starts with the other team scoring at the hoop because we have no rim protector. Against an elite team like the Clippers, neither Al nor Luke is the answer. Even Zingis really isn't the answer although his offense may mitigate the damage.
I think Queda could be the answer, especially if he gets regular minutes, and not just in the last period of a blowout.
I put this one on Joe, whom I like.
This team is built to go all the way, but won't, as long as Joe keeps wearing down starters, under-utilizing the bench. Using a deeper lineup in the regular season develops cohesion, ubuntu, confidence. It also can throw an opponent off because a team that trusts its reserves, has its starters available late in games. hawk

hawksnestbeach wrote:Hello, all, IMHO: When the C's get beaten, it usually starts with the other team scoring at the hoop because we have no rim protector. Against an elite team like the Clippers, neither Al nor Luke is the answer. Even Zingis really isn't the answer although his offense may mitigate the damage.
I think Queda could be the answer, especially if he gets regular minutes, and not just in the last period of a blowout.
I put this one on Joe, whom I like.
This team is built to go all the way, but won't, as long as Joe keeps wearing down starters, under-utilizing the bench. Using a deeper lineup in the regular season develops cohesion, ubuntu, confidence. It also can throw an opponent off because a team that trusts its reserves, has its starters available late in games. hawk

Agreed Luke has had some good games for him, but he’s such a defensive liability. In space Queta a much faster better defender.

The trouble with Queta, as talented as he is, is that he is a foul machine! The guy has to learn to use his body better, and stop trying to overpower players, as he will get called every time for it. What shall I call it, “lack of finesse?” I like the kid, but, am not sure he is the answer. We have less than two weeks, let’s see what the management does during this time. Buy outs? Who is really going to be there? Shock us Brad, pull a rabbit out of the hat, we are waiting

Brad has surprised with moves nobody saw coming. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is up to something before the trade deadline.