That ties them with MIL and has them 2 wins clear of the next closest (PHI/MIN/SAC).
The point is, the Hospital Celtics got it done.
Just like they seemingly always do, regardless of opponent.
Shit, even when the Hospital Celts lose it’s a competitive game that goes into OT.
Entering last night, the Celts had been 0-6 when failing to break 100 points in a game.
Well, last night the Hospital Celts scored under 100.
They shot 28.9% from three and 42.7% from the floor.
you’re free to’t gain anything and can only risk everything.
That’s why last night’s win was important.
Beating the Raptors is whatever, they are 3-0 against them this season.
The Hospital Celts did that, and man was it fun to watch.
Speaking of that….
just something to think about.
It’s about the best player who comes off the bench.
To me, that’s a guy who knows the deal.
Brogdon sees the bigger picture.
I look at it as the head of the snake.
When the Celts get good guard play, look the fuck out.
With Smart out, that meant both Brogdon and DWhite were going to have to carry the load.
They combined for 46 of the 97 points, or said another way, 47.4% of the offense.
There’s just no case for him to not make it.
I will say I got VERY nervous when he stepped on that foot and rolled his ankle.
He’s too important.
Derrick was 4-8 on his 2pt FGA, Brogdon was 6-13.
When Derrick makes that early floater, that’s how you know his touch is feeling good.
- I watch Fred VanVleet against basically any other NBA team, and he looks pretty damn good.
Yet for some reason, the man cannot do jack shit against this defense.
We saw him play 31:18 minutes last night, which was his most since 1/26 (36 minutes).
In those minutes it was everything we love about Rob.
The mission is accomplished, we got to the postseason with Rob healthy and looking great.
Sit his ass and wait for the important games to come.
The load management plan worked.
Of all those teams, their 13 losses are the 2nd fewest (MIL, 8).
I’d say that’s a pretty big deal given what we lived through last season (13-22).
Even after the turnaround in January, the Celts were 5-6 in clutch time games.
I’m not going to suggest that 25 points on 29 shots is good, it isn’t.
He didn’t disappear late all because he struggled with his shot early.
- Really strong Mike Muscala minutes too which was a nice surprise.
He’s such a weird guy to figure out.
Joe doesn’t take any shit, whether it’s from the media or opposing players.
I was legit shocked every time he missed.
He hasn’t made more than 1 3PM in 5 of those 6.
Just something to keep an eye on moving forward.
- We did not witness what I would call a good Grant game.
In fact, it was pretty gross.
How many times did we see the Raptors straight up bully him on the glass for extra possessions?
If Grant is going to play, he needs to do 3 things
1.
Defend at an acceptable level
2.
Knock down his open looks
3.
Rebound
I’d saymaybewe got 1 of those 3?
Not when Blake can come in and give you 5 rebounds in 12 minutes.
Add in the fact that he missed 2 FTA as well and that pretty much sums everything up.
If you go by quarter, the Celts scored 31, 25, 23, and 18 points.
That’s…not great.
When they don’t play dumb as shit, they are basketball Gods.
The bar is literally do not play dumb as shit and everything will be OK.
The Ugly
- You should know where I’m going with this.
That’s 55.6%.
So I ask, what the fuck is going on?
If Rob or someone misses a FT, fine.
It’s time to clean this shit up.
I’ll be honest, I’m terrified.
I can’t wait.
