Series Thread: 1) Celtics vs. 6) Pacers

[DJ]

We are talking about 10-15 minutes here.

And sometimes creating a matchup like that works in favor of the team with the size mismatch.

Because if Indiana goes out of there way to feed Turner in the post, they are going completely away from their offense.

And that could very easily work out for the Celtics.

I don't think they would feed him the ball every time down the court but they would definitely expose the size advantage.

 

[DJ]

Tatum isn't some elite defender.

 

[bksballer89]

I don't think they would feed him the ball every time down the court but they would definitely expose the size advantage.

That's a win for Boston

 

[bksballer89]

Tatum isn't some elite defender.

lol Tatum is a very good defender

 

[DJ]

lol Tatum is a very good defender

A good defender isn't elite.

You're welcome.

 

[bksballer89]

Turner isn't a good post player but yeah Indy will surely expose a size advantage lol

This was a nice reminder of why I go out of my way to only have real basketball conversations with a select few on here

 

[bksballer89]

We are talking about 10-15 minutes here.

And sometimes creating a matchup like that works in favor of the team with the size mismatch.

Because if Indiana goes out of there way to feed Turner in the post, they are going completely away from their offense.

And that could very easily work out for the Celtics.

On top of that, Turner doesn't even play in the post much. How many times do we see Indy throwing him the ball in the post?

So not only are you now playing out of character by force feeding Turner but you are asking him to do something he doesn't do well.

BIG ADVANTAGE TO BOSTON

 

[DJ]

Turner isn't a good post player but yeah Indy will surely expose a size advantage lol

This was a nice reminder of why I go out of my way to only have real basketball conversations with a select few on here

Everybody on the NBA show was laughing at Perkins when he said that.

You know......people that know more about the game than you do.

 

[bksballer89]

Everybody on NBA today was laughing at Perkins when he said that.

You know......people that know more about the game than you do.

I don't form my opinions because of what guys/ladies say on ESPN knowing that I watch more basketball than they do

I am able have my opinion on things

 

[DJ]

I don't form my opinions because of what guys/ladies say on ESPN knowing that I watch more basketball than they do

I am able have my opinion on things

Sure you do, Mr Narcissist.

 

[tlance]

Everybody on the NBA show was laughing at Perkins when he said that.

You know......people that know more about the game than you do.

Boston may or may not choose to go small.

But it is definitely not a crazy take in this matchup.

 

[Gman]

Boston also has Xavier Tillman on the bench as an extra big... he might be better backing up Al than Kornet in this match-up vs Indy (assuming Porzingis stays out).

 

[bksballer89]

Boston also has Xavier Tillman on the bench as an extra big... he might be better backing up Al than Kornet in this match-up vs Indy (assuming Porzingis stays out).

He was out last night due to personal reasons I believe

 

[shopson67]

Yep.

Why I tell the people who complain all the time that they have absolutely no idea how hard it is.

Lots of jobs are more difficult than expected, but that's why only certain people get to that level. That also doesn't explain why the league doesn't implement more policies/technologies to assist the crew on the floor.

 

[shopson67]

Boston also has Xavier Tillman on the bench as an extra big... he might be better backing up Al than Kornet in this match-up vs Indy (assuming Porzingis stays out).

Their depth is continuously surprising. I forgot they added him.

 

[Gman]

Their depth is continuously surprising. I forgot they added him.

 

[tlance]

Lots of jobs are more difficult than expected, but that's why only certain people get to that level. That also doesn't explain why the league doesn't implement more policies/technologies to assist the crew on the floor.

Every other sport seems to be adding more.

NBA should be right there leading the charge. Disappointing.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Tonight's game 2 EC finals officials...

 

[Wamu]

Hope the Celtics play better tonight.

 

[bksballer89]

Tonight's game 2 EC finals officials...

Chill we can't post the game refs