Sparhawk
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So... I guess the sky isn't falling?
Just need more games against Philly....
So... I guess the sky isn't falling?
It's a good matchup for us, obviously. Boston has got defenders that can slow down Embiid and Simmons, and a never-ending series of wings who can take advantage of the Reddick's and Korkmaz's of the world.Just need more games against Philly....
So... I guess the sky isn't falling?
Yeah... gotta have more consistency in Beantown... no doubt.if they would play like that and not give up 25pt leads you bet
not convinced yet.
It's a fair critique... Hayward clearly being not close to 100% is a significant factor, too.Imo, there are 2 things going on with the Celtics.
1. The youngsters have gotten a little full of themselves with what they did in the playoffs last year without Kyrie and Hayward.
2. They aren't catching anyone by surprise this year. In the playoffs, no one was expecting them to do what they did. Now, teams are prepared for them.
It's a fair critique... Hayward clearly being not close to 100% is a significant factor, too.
Still, a Celtics team focused on playing defense the right way can go toe to toe with any team in the league... come playoff time, Boston is not likely to be an easy out.
The Celtics may need to trim the fat, and move a couple of star players for a few role players and draft picks.
I think this article provides some good additional context.
The waiting for Gordon Hayward is the hardest part