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Fallout Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 3:32 pm Post subject: Celtics: Are they really that good or over performing? |
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Haven't followed the Celts, surprised they're doing so well. Are they legit, or just over performing at the moment and will even out later? _________________ The journey to 17 begins... |
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BadGuy Star Player
Joined: 13 May 2008 Posts: 3616
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Gonna be a tougher road for them with Hayward out. I was hoping they'd make the Finals, so we could sweep them. Celtics are legit in the East with Kemba, who is a better fit for that team (and locker room). |
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JUST-MING Retired Number
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 43985
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:49 am Post subject: |
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I think early season wins are due to offseason conditioning and strength training. Most players are coming back from vacations and really don’t hit their stride until mid-season. The Celtics core was essentially representing Team USA, they were lousy and didn’t medal but that prepared them for the regular season. They needed a Tatum game winner to beat New York, so it’s hard to call them legit. It’s too early. |
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lakers0505 Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 10701
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:49 am Post subject: |
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I don't think they have a #1 elite player on the roster, unless we have a Toronto situation (all the best players they are playing against drop like flies)...I don't think they can win a title.
Most likely have to make a trade at some point. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144461 Location: The Gold Coast
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:54 am Post subject: |
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They are that good though losing Hayward will hurt. Brown and Tatum are legit. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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jonnybravo Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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BadGuy wrote: | Gonna be a tougher road for them with Hayward out. I was hoping they'd make the Finals, so we could sweep them. Celtics are legit in the East with Kemba, who is a better fit for that team (and locker room). |
Losing Hayward is huge. He's been phenomenal for them. Sucks to see since I have a soft spot for a fellow gaming nerd in Hayward. _________________ KOBE |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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jonnybravo wrote: | BadGuy wrote: | Gonna be a tougher road for them with Hayward out. I was hoping they'd make the Finals, so we could sweep them. Celtics are legit in the East with Kemba, who is a better fit for that team (and locker room). |
Losing Hayward is huge. He's been phenomenal for them. Sucks to see since I have a soft spot for a fellow gaming nerd in Hayward. |
He was really returning to his pre-injury form. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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TDRock Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Right this moment they’re making the Mavs look like they don’t know how to play basketball. |
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lakersfan32 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:58 am Post subject: |
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wow, tatum 1 for 18 |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:01 am Post subject: |
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I think the Celtics may have a Catch 22. Stevens strength appears to be taking a group of very good players and having them play together at a very high level but struggles to raise the floor of star level players. So basically he can lead a group of Tatum, Brown, Smart, etc. to the Conference Championship series of the playoffs.....add is star players like Kyrie, and the ceiling remains the same. |
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leor_77 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:13 am Post subject: |
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Their strength of schedule is 8th league-wide...So, they obviously aren't feasting on bottom feeder teams. They are legit for now, but we'll see if it can be sustained. |
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kikanga Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Nobody hates the Celtics more than me. But I've always had a soft spot for Jaylen Brown. Glad he's doing well. But I doubt Boston makes it out of the 2nd round unless Philly or Milwaukee have major injuries.
I could even see Miami beating them in the 1st round if they run into them. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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