The Boston Celtics actually started out the game against the Thunder well enough, but then they got crushed in the second and third quarters on their way to giving up 150 points and taking the worst L of the season. It was the third quarter that really got John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal, who gets into how the game devolved and why the loss showed a lack of humility, respect, and appreciation for the situation. Plus, what the hell is wrong with Malcolm Brogdon and the bench?
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Jason Tatum is so overrated!!!!
Only the 3rd time in franchise hx they gave up 150. And against an SGAless OKC. Yuck. I’m going to keep it really simple because I’m too tired; as soon as they announced that SGA was out, Boston expected to win. They really thought they were just too talented not to. Well I hope this ass whooping brought them back down to earth. Skill without effort is worthless. Wake up guys! Thanks John.☘️🔒
Before watching this….I’m sure you’ll touch on it, but the shooting is not doing good….I swear they were shooting so well before….they make their buckets, the momentum is different, it’s super important to make their shots at the beginning and it sets the tone
This is embarrasing..The team needs a mentality shift. There are far too many games were this team literally lives and dies by the 3 ball. We saw it on Christmas, when the 3pt is hitting we are the best offense in the league, but when the 3pt isnt hitting we are losing to teams like the Magic at home….twice…Im not asking this team to be stellar every night and hit 50% from 3 each night, i just want consistency of play. Dont settle for threes but rather pass up good shots for great shots. Cut through the lane since the floor is so spread. Just make it easy for yourselves. And for the love of all that is good, bring back that clamped up defence. Last year we blew out team by 20, not by offense but with defensive intensity. Bring it on both ends maaannnn.
👆 – НАVЕ А GООD ТIМЕ – FIND YОUR LОVЕ! ♂👩y🥰
They started 21-5. Since are 5-7. Its been a bad stretch but during this stretch they are learning that an identity based on live n die by the 3 is not sustainable. Going back to being elite on D and high effort is the key. Luckily they have many games to get right and are in 1st place instead of 10th. They will figure it out
Believe me, we share your concerns and frustrations, John. And we appreciate you showing up with the podcast, come win or lose. 💚🍀🏀
Celtics didn't show up for this one once Again.
No energy, straight up Garbage.
This coach needs to figure it out our vacate the seat, I would of played the bench, if these starters ain't up to it, you might as well play the bench, who are more eager to get a shot to show what they can do.
Brad, has to figure this one out ASAP
Where is Tatum, no where to be found.
MVP isn't going to be handed my man, you got to show up and Ball Out. PERIOD
Tatum and Brown need to takeover games when the shit hits the fan
Weather the storm and give the team atleast a chance to compete
Come On Guys !
Celtics fans are just delusional they are not Championship caliber team plain and simple they don't have it like the warriors no championship DNA
At this point if the other team is up 5 Tatum and Brown, shouldn't be out the game.
You can tell the lack of confidence with this team shooting the 3 Ball 🏀
MAZULLA isn't the answer
TOLD YAH. CELTICS ARE OVERRATED
Maybe Damon S instead of Mazz?
I’m a Brooklyn fan and have been listening to this podcast since the summer when I thought y’all were gonna get Durant.
It’s wild to think that after the tumultuous offseason we had that we could potentially be tied with y’all for the best record in the league (first we have to beat the bulls).
Here’s to the best two teams in the east 🥂
Bench has been fucking trash, add white and horford to that as well and our scoring is purely on tatum and brown to carry the load, they need contribution
Last season we turned things around by deploying the double big line-up with Rob and Al.
The answer for Boston sleeps 💤 in San Antonio. The 7'1 answer called Jakob Poeltl. We'll be there in a few days, will be interesting to see if we can free the beast back to Boston. Because any official news that has come out from media has indicated Boston is interested.
I'm ready to say goodbye to Pritchard at this point as much as I love him we need a genuine pure centre if we are a chance to get 18.
Becauae 4 rebounds and a couple of points is simply not enough from Horford, Kornet and Griffin in 45mins of Basketball. I have faith in Horford to play PF but I can't see him as our C making an impact in the playoffs.
And gaining another solid dependable C is so much wiser in allowing us to take the load of Horford and Timelord who both are not able to carry that kind of load now. We are approaching the danger zone of having one of Horford or Timelord breaking down if they don't get some serious help soon. It's so much wiser because we just go back to the double big lineup like we did last season and a 4th point guard ( PP ) won't be required because that's what Brogdons for.
Poeltl Horford Tatum Brown Smart
Rob Grant Hauser Brogdon White
It's definitely not rocket science, we are missing that rock in the paint and on the glass.
70 points scored on us in the paint 🎨 today! Is this 1991?
Well, the Warriors showed the Celtics ultimate respect when they stomped them THREE games in a row to win the chip, including beating them twice in a row at the Garden. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. …😁😁
I actually stopped watching before the end of the first half. There’s been a lot of isolation ball being played and a terrible lack of team defence – sloppy switching and contests, lack of proper help defence and overall lack of awareness of defensive positioning. Celtics just looked like a different team. I don’t particularly care that much when we lose the odd game (it happens), but this was just straight up pathetic.
This team is not coached. When they win, it’s because of talent and hot shooting. They do not play defense. This won’t get better until they all buy in as a team and it starts with the coach.
This is usually how they play when allstar votes are ongoing..individual players trying to get their recognition. they have gone from a team-oriented play to being heavily dependent on JT, JB and Smart..Im not surprised but is disappointed, this has been happening for multiple years now..
I think the bench is not doing well because they are not engaged due to the heavy iso ball and coach is still opting for heavy minutes for some players even if they are playing like sh1t.