Celtics IMPLODE in WORST Quarter Ever | Rebounding CRISIS Reaches NEW LOW
Celtics’ historically bad quarter raises alarm bells. Can they bounce back against Detroit?
John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down Boston’s shocking loss to the Knicks, featuring the worst quarter in franchise history. The host analyzes the Celtics’ rebounding woes, dissects subpar performances from key players, and highlights rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s promising debut at Madison Square Garden. With a crucial matchup against the Pistons looming, Karalis explores potential adjustments and the team’s path forward.
Tune in for expert insights on the Celtics’ struggles and how they can right the ship.
1:15 Celtics’ worst quarter ever vs Knicks
5:07 Celtics’ rebounding struggles and strategy
10:49 Derrick White and Payton Pritchard’s poor shooting
15:54 Celtics outplayed Knicks in 3 quarters
20:00 Ugo Gonzalez impresses in NBA debut
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37 Comments
everyone was crying about PP should start and look what he is doing. been saying he was trash all summer as a starter but you and all of these other fans were saying he is better than simons and he is not! put his ass back on the bench. and if (if) was a spliff……..
Jaylen looked like he was playing for the mafia. Horrendous, esp for a top-paid guy in the league. Can't DRIBBLE! Bad nights from White and Pritchard. They'll come around, relax. Hauser did his job, as did Queta and Tillman. Boucher & Hugo played great! Missed Minott, guess he had the night off after one game? He could've helped. Scheierman and Walsh were ghosts. Joe's playing with lineups and had something in the second half of the 1st quarter but switched it up and we never got it back until later in the 4th, not coincidentally when Hugo got back in the game. But when the BMOC, Brown, plays like THAT, it's impossible to wiin.
Yet josh hart can get a million rebounds at 6 foot 4
Don't quit– keep playing.
Brad has got to make a move for Walker-Kessler.
Did the C's really give themselves a chance to win. This could be the worst C's team EVER ASSEMBLED in my 40 yrs of being a BOSTON CELTICS fan. Giving up 42 pt qtrs twice already is a BAD BAD SIGN that I see plus the REBOUNDING is a MAJOR MAJOR ISSUE . What happened to playing fast but only having scored only 2 fast break pts???? Well if you can't rebound you can't run uptempo. The top 3 players need to be better PP, DW, and JB ALL 3 WERE TERRIBLE!!! Why not no Minot as well?? C's collapsed in 2nd qtr and didn't play with any URGENCY to fully come back. It's only game 2 but if they continue to play like this all I can say is that 10-72 is on the table.
Boucher is not putting up numbers. 2nd quarter was a disgrace
Tatum comes back by March and Joe changes the lineup to the following and I’m all in on a real run: Derrick, Hugo, JB, Sam/Boucher, Queta. Bench: Payton, Simons, Minott, Boucher/Sam, X/Garza. Move Hugo to the bench when Tatum is back.
Their best offensive lineup can't defend, and they're best defensive lineup can't score. As constructed, their rebounding will be a huge weakness all year. Let's keep the 'Tank for Dybantsa' train going!!
Looking like 16-64 season
Why is Minott not playing!!
Joe is tank commander
Where is Minnot? Pritchard needs to go back to the bench.
The worst is Brad know we need a real center and with many wings did not try to get one
Best of the best?
LGK 😂
There’s no arena in the U.S. that’s as supportive and intense as the ones in Europe. In the U.S., arenas often rely on artificial noise to create energy. Fans go to games as if they’re attending any other show, and that’s sad. I hope Boston fans, who are great, could really learn something from European basketball.
I also hope the NBA doesn’t ruin European basketball by trying to change it. Hugo has tremendous potential, and anyone who knows European basketball recognized that when Brad Stevens drafted him. He’s been one of the best European players in his age group since he was 15. Unfortunately, he didn’t get much playing time with Real Madrid last year, and this season he needs to be on the floor, wherever that may be. Hugo is a player who thrives when challenged, and I hope the coaches understand that.
I’d like people to notice three things Hugo does exceptionally well: his intensity, how quickly he reverses the ball, leading to plays like White’s corner three, which came from great ball movement , and how wide and fast he runs the floor in transition. That’s Real Madrid basketball, and the Celtics should learn from it.
I’m really looking forward to seeing Hugo and the Celtics grow this year. They don’t need to peak right now, and that’s actually a big plus. 💚🤍
Denial is a river in Egypt. The Knicks missed like 20 quality open shots 😅. Defense had nothing to do with most of the misses in my opinion. Celtics outplayed them three quarters 😅. Points don't show the dominant performance of this game.
This season is reminiscence of the 2021-22 season. Rob just started, we tried integrating Denis. I need JB to get comfortable shooting. His focus on wanting to drive and put pressure on the defense is nice but everyone knows and are prepared for it. Need to run some simple pnr and fire away. Also PP and White not hitting shots makes that space look so small.
Loving this!
Another loss, another game closer to a lottery pick. Keep it up boys!
Remember when people said Tatum isn't the reason we win games 😂
Jaylen Brown is not a #1 option
JTs rebounding ability is definitely being felt with his absence.
We have problems at the point guard position. Only White and Pritchard can play there, so they shouldn't coincide on the court. Pritchard should go back to six man. And Hugo should be the first reserve for Simons or Brown.
I called it. This team is poorly constructed
The other stat for the 2nd quarter: 11-1 fouls. (I’m not counting the final intentional foul with 6 seconds to go.)
Pritchard needs to go back to being the 6th man. Start Simons with Brown, White, Bouchard and Queta. When you get rid of several starters, you cannot also change the mindset of two other players.
these guys are used to playing with less pressure on them and more space because they had Tatum, Jrue, Al, Kristaps, Kornet – it's a lot harder to make your shots when the defense can shut down the few key players because there's nobody else that is a real threat – and when they don't have as good of spacing, and a good enough screening, and being on the backfoot because the other team is controlling the boards and the game
PP = Bench Player. Why has Joe inserted him in starting lineup when Simons = NBA starting Guard??? New Owners VC SUCK!
This team won’t even make the playoffs ! Unbelievable how the Celtics team built over last 5 years was dismantled ! Celtics won’t see a championship for a long time 😊
Knicks fan here and it pains me to say you guys are honestly in a very chill spot. You guys have a lot of lowkey talent and will next year. This is just gonna be an off year then yall get JT back next year and you pretty much go right back to a playoff team lol
1979 all over again
ΟΙΑΞ Ναυπλίου!!!👆👍👏
Should have signed Bassey and Lofton Jr.
Celtics, fans I don't know if your windows still open without J.T i haven't seen you play this year yet, but I expect a slightly down year for you. Guys.
The Celtics are predicated around stopping the three and shooting the three and of then play with 6-7 guys. They had the ball to one one man to put on a dribbling exhibition, usually the highest paid guys who run the team. At least Horford and kornet boxed out and Tatum could jump. Their centers are un athletic and led foot. Tillman epitomizes the Celtics proble up front. Too short and too slow. Queata shows signs but he’s just a backup and is alwys a step behind. White and Prichard have become a bust at scoring becuse neither is as good as we thought they were and both won’t penetrate. They obviously look good in practice, cause they are playing against eachother. Brown is shameful. Not because he’s bad, but because he’s one of the top paid players in the league and plays like college ball hog. Maxilla just ain’t that good without Tatum being the head ball hog who got hurt because he played way too much his time in Boston. But we’ll have a higher draft pick. And then there is Tillman. Why is he even on the team ?
The Celtics have a team that can’t ply above the rim without a running start. They have no toughness, no legit size and no athleticism up from. They get pushed around like a bunch of backups. Cause literally that’s all the entire team is made of, back ups. Only white is a ligit started.