The Celtics are hitting some adversity now after consecutive losses to the Golden State Warriors and the L.A. Clippers. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown couldn’t pull them out of it in Los Angeles, Blake Griffin got picked on defensively, and Kawhi Leonard had the best game of his season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses all that and the infuriating reactions to the officiating… again.
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23 Comments
They are playing like the Celtics that lost in the finals again 🤷🏾♂️
Blake can be very serviceable even be actually good in this specific role of starting center when Al is not playing but not against good teams. For the last two games we had no other choice but in the future if we are playing a team that is much worse than the Celtics then yes, rest Al and play Blake if needed. Also, Rob is about to come back so the problem might already be solved.
Don't think! They need some type of overhaul..they lost their second in a row.
After such a great start. John! Enough with this best team in the league. ,((( their not the best team))) they have the vestcrecord..but against teams that can match up against them((( their wings)) .. I personally! Think yes..their deep. Ut they need one player..to take tge bull by the horn..n play..I don't want to hear the word fatigue..I made a point
2 weeks ago a out young players n fatigue.. if they can go out to the clubs..ect. they can play ball at night
Steph is almost 35 and runs around the court the whole game. Tatum is 24. That is embarrassing.
It’s two games folks. Relaxxxx!😎Tonight was just a recipe for disaster: couldn’t hit a three to save their lives and Kawhi & George were lights out. I think people forgot just how talented the Clippers are-their record is deceiving. As flat as Boston was tonight LAC exploited them. My biggest gripe was that White was having an off night yet Mazzula waited until the game was out of reach to put Pritchard in. Anyway I’m not pressing the panic button and I don’t believe anyone else should either. I’ve followed this team/franchise for 35+ years and have seen this time & time again with some of the better squads. Oh and I hope everyone realizes how important Al is now. #BeatLA Thanks John.☘️🔒
Al Horford is needed. Rob will be back soon. Plenty of punch 🥊 coming back and everything thing gonna be alright. Is their ANY… I mean AANNYY chance gallo comes back in April? Would it matter? Is Grant actually hurting his contract negotiations with this referee arguing attitude?
we are where we belong…..the coaches better start working…street ball will not win us a title
👆 – NEW PRIVATE DАТING CHAT 🔥👄c😘
A trade is in the winds
our bench is missing Sam is struggling with his shot
The Celts hit a proverbial wall and it’s all in their heads but all great teams go through this after playing at a high caliber! Sometimes losing is the best medicine to remedy the situation!💚☘️#18
Podcast for dinner time. Thanks John. Let's Beat LA ☘️☘️☘️
These boys are only interested in beating KD and Giannis. They don't play defense on Steph. Even last year they let Steph just run around shooting threes. Just run around, Steph. We are friends. We are cool. We ain't here to cause any rivalry with yall. We don't flex on y'all. Good to be Steph. But just wait when they play the Bucks. Everyone will be ready to beat Giannis and the Bucks. You think fear KD? They know KD can't beat them. Total domination over KD.
Celtics is Playing Ugly,Ugly,Ugly. They are forcing too many 3 point shoots.
Trade for cam reddish
The Celtics have the best record….until tonight, when the Bucks move into a tie for the best record.
I think we should also trade for naz Reid he can stretch the floor and is a solid ball handler and defender
Not having Rob and Al hurts. Not going to trash the team over two losses in December without their front court lol. Long season ahead. The guys will bounce back for sure 💚
To me it seems Joe has stuck to his guns through our losses so far, but now there seems to be a blueprint to stopping our offense. We will see how the rookie coach reacts. I’ll tune in tonight.
Grifin is so slow,that most of the times his arms are down when his opponent shoots the damn ball🤑
bring in Dwight Howard
Celtics dont have any consistent post-paint points and no rebound, beyond Rob coming back they need another big that can add offence (10 pts) and rim protection and rebound.
Trade Luke Hornet…. if he is suppose to be the backup center and can not start when Rob and Horford are not in the lineup what is his purpose… Dwight Howard, Demarcus Cousins could take his place as a trade string and do a better job
I could have skipped the game and the commentary and I would still know exactly how this game went by listening to John’s ad reads today lol