Game Thread: Celtics Hosting Rockets, 7:30 PM Eastern time, January 14, 2014

[Brahmsian]

Celtics come in 13-24, 8-10 at home, playing hard all the way in every game I've watched this season.

Rockets are 24-14 and getting an excellent season from James Harden, a favorite of mine when he was with my native city's Thunder and a bigger part of their success than generally given credit for being. He is very similar to former Celtic Paul Pierce in being SMART and able to do many different things on the court as needed. He's NOT just a gunner, even if his outside shooting is what's getting him the publicity these days. Avery Bradley or whoever else covers him is going to have a difficult game I assure you.

Here's hoping the Celtics attack the rim more consistently than they have in most games this season.

GO CELTICS!

 

[BobGnarly]

Sully is starting tonight for Bass.

 

[Brahmsian]

Sully is starting tonight for Bass.

I'm curious about how much you've watched Harden in the past and what you think of him.

Time to check on whether they've actually tipped off yet.

GO CELTICS!

 

[Brahmsian]

Seeing "The Beard" (Harden) playing AGAINST my team is not going to feel right, I know that already.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him end up with Houston's best +/- tonight win or lose!

 

[BobGnarly]

Not really watched much Harden, or anyone other than the Celtics for that matter.

Bradley looking good so far, doing a little bit of everything.

 

[Brahmsian]

Not really watched much Harden, or anyone other than the Celtics for that matter.

Bradley looking good so far, doing a little bit of everything.

Probably aren't many Bostonians who have watched him, or have as much reason to as I do.
Not many grew up where I did, after all.

 

[Brahmsian]

If Sullinger doesn't get at least 20 minutes tonight I am going to be ticked off!

GO CELTICS!

 

[Brahmsian]

Only 1 FTA for the Celtics so far?

 

[BobGnarly]

Bradley keepin it up so far. Leading the team with 14 points. Agreed that Sully needs to be on the floor as much as possible

 

[Brahmsian]

Bradley's also leading the team in +/- at the moment.

I'm sure I've mentioned in earlier threads that I consider that a more relevant stat than points scored.

 

[Brahmsian]

Bass leading the Celtics in +/- at the half.

Sub-par 2nd quarter but there's still a half to play.

GO CELTICS!

 

[Brahmsian]

Not looking good at the moment but it's not over yet!

COME FROM BEHIND AND WIN THIS, CELTICS!

 

[Brahmsian]

Got to like the way our guys are still hustling, Celtics fans!

GO BOSTON!!!

 

[Brahmsian]

Once again we're not getting enough FTAs!

Though Bayless is looking better than I expected while he's been here.

Why only 3 minutes for Pressey?

 

[Brahmsian]

Hurry back, Rajon!