I’m talking about the ones where the Celts are clearly sleepwalking.
Those who watch this team know what I’m talking about.
Well, here the 2023-24 Celts sit, at 14-2 against teams under .500 through their first 41 games.
Part of it I’m sure is the maturity aspect.
While the talent of the team sure helps, I think things start with their mindset.
Watching this team play, I can’t shake the feeling that they finally “get it”.
Jaylen has been at this level ever since that 11/22 win against MIL.
I could make the case that he’s beeneven betterthan his All NBA season last year.
When going up against these bad teams, I expect Jaylen to dominate.
Remember how poor Jaylen started the year from deep?
Guess who’s now at 37% for the season.
You know who was awesome last night and set the tone for the Celts?
It’s been glorious.
I haven’t gotten that feeling ONCE with either guy in any of these games.
Basically, shit happens.
- I love pretty much every single thing I’m seeing from Jrue Holiday right now.
Those are very real, with another 2 point blank misses last night.
Jrue has been the very definition of a “chef’s kiss” on both ends of the floor.
Just like with Tatum/Brown, Holiday’s outside shooting during this stretch has been otherwordly.
The man is shooting 76.9%(!!!!!)
over these last two games, and 42% since we got to January.
This man is living in a world where almost all his looks are wide open.
Compare that to what he had to deal with last season and my guess is he loves his life.
- I’m just going to say this once.
Is that so much to ask?
I feel like it isn’t.
We lived through this in 2023, and the Celts choked.
Here we are again in 2024 and they continue to check off box after box after box.
This has to be the year, it just has to be.
You tell me
I mean, that’s Rob-Lite.
The way he impacts the game on the offensive glass is a real weapon.
Sure he’s a bit slow in space and he tends to foul a lot.
We’re talking about the 4th center here.
This also does not mean he should play over Kornet.
I feel like people go too far for that.
Both thrive in their roles.
If you need a big rebound, Queta is your guy.
If you need a good shot?
Especially with how many points we’ve had to watch the Celts give up lately.
- It’s been really fun to watch the development of Payton Pritchard.
No longer is he just a shooter or an undersized 2 guard.
Just watch and take in the vibes
20-0 at home is simply insane.
That’s all there is to say about it.
We’re watching something many of us have never seen in our lifetimes.
Take a minute and appreciate that because lord knows it’s pretty rare throughout NBA history.
It’s slim pickin’s for sure, but let’s start with the obvious.
You know what we want to see?
Maybe getting him some touches would have helped his nerves and chances are he cashes in that open 3.
I don’t need Banton/Svi shooting the ball when Walsh is on the floor.
Is it me or does it feel like Tatum misses a ton of tech FTs?
Let’s be fair here.
The Jaylen behind the back turnover was gross.
I get why he tried it, but I can’t sit here and tell you it was good.
The Ugly
- Pretty obvious what should go in this section.
Another disgusting 3rd quarter showing.
Watching a 30 point lead get trimmed down to 13 is pretty gross, especially when the team stinks.
Open or wide open, jumpers, layups, it doesn’t really matter.
At some point their schedule will flip, but not until they get through that gauntlet.
