Didn't they a similar incredible start last season?
EDIT: Started out 21-5 with the best offense ever and then fizzled out going 26-20.
EDIT: Started out 21-5 with the best offense ever and then fizzled out going 26-20.
By reilo Go To PostDidn't they a similar incredible start last season?Their offense had a historic start because of unsustainable three point shooting luck (which everyone was constantly pointing out at the time), but their best lineup's net rating was pretty "pedestrian" by these standards--I think their best non-minutes-limited lineup at this time last year was like +20, this is essentially double that. And they don't even have insane shooting luck this year so far. I think regressing the current lineup's three point shooting to 38% (which is low for that group of players) only swings their net rating by like 2 points, and regressing their opponents' three point shooting to 37% (which is high given that Derrick White lineups, and Celtics lineups in general, consistently have below average three point shooting against), only swings it by another 4, so if you want you can say they're "actually" only a +33 net rating lineup.
The difference this year is of course that their bench is way worse than last year's, so I'm not saying they're the 96 Bulls or anything, but that starting lineup is a buzzsaw.
Edit: I actually looked it up since I realized the nba site lets you get lineup data within a date range. You can see their best lineup with over 100 minutes was only +13.7 at this time, not even remotely close.
Replacing Horford with Tingis was a big upgrade and Smart with Jrue was an enormous upgrade, especially since neither of them are super ball dominant. There's also some anecdotal evidence that for guard defense, having two great guard defenders actually has a larger effect on overall team defense than just adding up both their contributions individually (so basically the opposite of what you get when you try to make a superteam out of ball dominant offense first players or multiple rim protectors).
Getting rid of Smart and Robert Williams was huge for them. Being able to upgrade them for Jrue and KP was a solid move.
Still don't think the Celtics are that good. They needed an unreal game 1 against us from KP and then last game was the second game of a b2b without RJ.
and we aint even that good.
Still don't think the Celtics are that good. They needed an unreal game 1 against us from KP and then last game was the second game of a b2b without RJ.
and we aint even that good.
By Rob Go To PostGetting rid of Smart and Robert Williams was huge for them. Being able to upgrade them for Jrue and KP was a solid move.The Celtics shot like 30% that game and the Knicks shot 45% and they still won...
Still don't think the Celtics are that good. They needed an unreal game 1 against us from KP and then last game was the second game of a b2b without RJ.
and we aint even that good.
[Buha/The Athletic] LAL aren’t interested in including Austin Reaves in a potential Zach LaVine deal. The most likely framework of a LaVine deal would center around D.Russell, who waived his implied no-trade clause over the offseason, and feature Hachimura or Vincent as additional matching salary.https://theathletic.com/5067020/2023/11/16/lakers-results-zach-lavine-trade-rumors/?source=user_shared_article
NBA really needs to start flexing scheduled games
Who tf wants to watch Brooklyn Miami and OKC Warriors with no Steph
More importantly why the hell was Brooklyn even given a prime time slot. Mikal Bridges ain’t that fun to watch
Who tf wants to watch Brooklyn Miami and OKC Warriors with no Steph
More importantly why the hell was Brooklyn even given a prime time slot. Mikal Bridges ain’t that fun to watch
By Rob Go To PostNBA really needs to start flexing scheduled games
Who tf wants to watch Brooklyn Miami and OKC Warriors with no Steph
More importantly why the hell was Brooklyn even given a prime time slot. Mikal Bridges ain’t that fun to watch
betting on cam thomas being there
By reilo Go To PostBig butt vs no buttbig butts are vital to post play and post defense
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Whoof. I didn’t know it was this bad for the Pels.
[Hawkins is] one of four Pelicans players to make an appearance in all 11 games this season […]
He leads the team in minutes played […]
https://theathletic.com/5069268/2023/11/17/jordan-hawkins-pelicans-shooter/
Also, that article is honestly pretty good for being a fluff piece. Talks about how Ray Allen will reach out to him with advice and congratulations. And also how Hawkins is picking his brain about how to leverage his jump shot into improving other areas of his game.
And a tidbit in there about how it was his second season in college that helped him develop his mindset of taking every open shot that comes his way.
By reilo Go To Post
Shoutout to all the Blazers fans that were shitting on Simons
Click for "LAC w/ Harden on-court"
Yeah, matches what I've seen. The team stays in it much more than you'd expect because they actually have a pretty good defense but the offense is so trash that they inevitably start bricking all the things and lose. They need both Anfernee and Brogdon back ASAP. They also need role players that can shoot.
Also, Shaedon has taken a huge step up but his handle needs work, particularly finishing going left.
By Christberg Go To PostYeah, matches what I've seen. The team stays in it much more than you'd expect because they actually have a pretty good defense but the offense is so trash that they inevitably start bricking all the things and lose. They need both Anfernee and Brogdon back ASAP. They also need role players that can shoot.Blazers fans were talking so much shit thinking the likes of Ant and Brogdon would be holding the team back, and now they're complaining that the team can't hit open shots. WOAT fanbase.
By reilo Go To PostHow long until we are ready to have a Coach Pop conversation
Shoutout to all the Blazers fans that were shitting on Simons
Click for "LAC w/ Harden on-court"
By diehard Go To PostHow long until we are ready to have a Coach Pop conversationIf point Sochan continues much longer and the Spurs continue to show a pathological teamwide inability to defend the three, I think it's probably time.
By n8 dogg Go To Post@ smokedogg
More Silas slander
By n8 dogg Go To Post@ smokedoggreminds me of when Ime told the Celtics they were playing like a bunch of assholes and then they got better
By masud Go To PostYeah she different
O.o
By masud Go To PostYou know she's super nice not by the move but by how little she reacted after it. That's normal for her
O.o
First ECF in over 20 years for the sixers if they get Carushow and Oubre isn’t to hurt
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
Clippers who have lost 6 in a row are -7.5 pt favorites against the Rockets what kind of horseshit is this
Might be fair actually ngl
Might be fair actually ngl
By Smokey Go To PostClippers who have lost 6 in a row are -7.5 pt favorites against the Rockets what kind of horseshit is thisI mean, sounds like an opportunity for you.
Might be fair actually ngl
Zach would be cool in Miami but we need a fucking center.
How much do you think Utah will ask for Markannen?
How much do you think Utah will ask for Markannen?
By s y Go To PostZach would be cool in Miami but we need a fucking center.Bam
How much do you think Utah will ask for Markannen?
slaent's take on Carushow:
to the lakers: bad move, losing depth.
to anywhere else: championship contenders.
Fuck y'all.
to the lakers: bad move, losing depth.
to anywhere else: championship contenders.
Fuck y'all.
By Kabro Go To Postslaent's take on Carushow:
to the lakers: bad move, losing depth.
to anywhere else: championship contenders.
Fuck y'all.
Hilarious at this point.
By DY_nasty Go To Postthis bucks offense is….. somethingIs their offense or defense worse?
By Kibner Go To PostIs their offense or defense worse?they make a LOT of tough shots. but your offense really, really shouldn't be tough shots or struggle when you got matchup problems at every position with one pass
also hayward is hilariously washed. i'd rather have joe ingles at this point