Game Thread GAME# 62: BLAZERS @ CELTICS - MARCH 2, 2016 - WEDNESDAY, 4:30 PM (PST), CSNNW

Man this is gonna be tough

 

I look at Boston's starting lineup and can't figure out how they're 10 games over .500. I guess playing in that horrible division helps.

 

We will have arrived when we make them Irish cry!

 

I would prefer to see Dame and CJ take the first few shots of the game to get warmed up. Watching Aminu and Vonleh hoist early 3's is not doing much for me. Let them get warmed up on put backs. Its is gong to be a high scoring event and we need to get off to a good start.

 

It will tough especially on the 2nd of back to back. Boston been playing good ball but so have the Blazers. So should be a good game for us to see where we at this time of the season. Boston right now is in the playoff so it should be a good game.

 

This should be a great game. We might see these guys in the Finals in a few years.

 

Celtics with the Tacoma/Seattle backcourt! My second favorite backcourt in the league!

 

I somehow voted for Meyers.

Boston often plays two bigs. They have a great defense and may give us trouble in the half court where Meyers shooting and spacing helps. We are playing the 4th game in 5 nights and won't have the energy to beat Boston at a high tempo game which is the style Harkless excels at.

So go with Meyers tonight. If Boston goes small or Meyers is abused defensively switch Harkless in. After tonight give the majority of the minutes going forward to Mo.

 

I bet many think the same of our roster. The West isn't clearly superior as it has been in other years.

Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder have been their two best players. They play excellent defense and very efficient offensively. Then they also have a borderline Allstar. The team is deep. As with us it seems like a real advantage to field a team with no bad players in the 9 man rotation. Stevens sets up great plays.

 

we have such a good bench i have no issues with playing 10 deep and lowering starter minutes a hair. im already glad lillard isnt on the top 5 in minutes played board when im watching league pass i saw his face too much the last couple years. instead i see him on ppg and 3pointers made trackers, i like that better. as long as we keep leads or even extend them, spread the minutes out, keep everyone fresh and in rhythm.

 

yep i wouldnt get over confident with this team, this is the scariest game on this trip imo.

 

Boston isn't just a playoff team; they're 3rd in the conference and at times have battled Toronto/Cleveland as the second best team in the East.

 

Say what you want about Olynyk but he's an amazing player. Him not playing against us should make it easier, but the win would not be as sweet

 

We're playing the 4th game in 5 nights on the road while they're resting at home. Winning tonight would be more sweet and impressive than beating Olynyk after an off day in Portland.

 

Really? BOS is one of the best defensive teams in the league. And Avery Bradley always gives Dame fits.

I'm guessing they'll put Bradley and Crowder on Dame and CJ, while letting Isiah roam on Aminu et al. Have a feeling it's gonna be a long night. Their strengths just highlight our weaknesses.

 

Wouldn't be mad if Terry rested Dame for the night, tbh.

 

OK let me rephrase it, based on Boston's last 20 games...they score a lot of points. So we better get off to a good start so we can keep up with them.