resilient part 2 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 7:06 PM, Leader said: Hayward's numbers through 7 1/2 games... 55% from the floor 43% from the 3 17.9 ppg 7.1 rebounds 29.9 points/48 minutes Road trip: 27-33 (82%) on 2-point shots, 33.8 points/48 minutes I had no idea Gordon Hayward was even close to returning. But just announced he will be in the lineup tomorrow. He may be rusty for a bit. Once he gets acclimated again as a shooter scorer and most underratedly a playmaker , Boston will be playing even better over the next month then they have so far this year. Weapons and Playmakers, not to mention Boston's trademark defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) Of all the reasons mentioned for why Kemba > Kyrie works much better for Boston, One thing I didn't see mentioned was durability. It seems Kyrie is hurt yet again for a good portion of the season while I can't remember Kemba and his small frame ever being substantially injured in his years in the league or college. With Hayward back, Stevens can rotate players and still keep 2 shooters/scorers in the lineup at all times between GH, Tatum, Kemba and Brown. Only strange problem will be with 2 mins to go in the 4th in a close game, Smart should/will be in for defensive purposes. Boston's close out unit of Kemba-Smart-Brown-Hayward-Tatum. Somehow I guess Smart will end up boxing out opposing teams centers. He'll probably win that battle most times to. Edited December 10, 2019 by resilient part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Prince Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 12:16 PM, resilient part 2 said: Of all the reasons mentioned for why Kemba > Kyrie works much better for Boston, One thing I didn't see mentioned was durability. It seems Kyrie is hurt yet again for a good portion of the season while I can't remember Kemba and his small frame ever being substantially injured in his years in the league or college. With Hayward back, Stevens can rotate players and still keep 2 shooters/scorers in the lineup at all times between GH, Tatum, Kemba and Brown. Only strange problem will be with 2 mins to go in the 4th in a close game, Smart should/will be in for defensive purposes. Boston's close out unit of Kemba-Smart-Brown-Hayward-Tatum. Somehow I guess Smart will end up boxing out opposing teams centers. He'll probably win that battle most times to. Not sure I like that line up in the playoffs having to go against philly or bucks with their height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Fresh Prince said: Not sure I like that line up in the playoffs having to go against philly or bucks with their height. I don't like that lineup necessarily either against those teams. But we don't have a legit Center which is my one worry. If somehow we can get one and I don't know who, that line will be impossible to God this may be smart and Hayward going in and out for offense and defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Fresh Prince said: Not sure I like that line up in the playoffs having to go against philly or bucks with their height. I don't necessarily like that lineup either, Boston does not have a legit Center at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Big game for Boston tonight against Philly. for me anyway. Don't know yet if Hayward and Smart are playing. R Williams I think is out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, resilient part 2 said: Big game for Boston tonight against Philly. for me anyway. Don't know yet if Hayward and Smart are playing. R Williams I think is out as well. Gordon is probable, Smart and Time Lord are out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 No Smart of Rob hurts the C's more than the Sixers with no Horford. Winnable but neutral matchup, maybe slightly in favor of the Sixers generally speaking. Celtics are getting better this year, the Sixers to me don't have a higher ceiling than what they've done already. All players being healthy, I like the Celtics best in the East. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 3 hours ago, DoleINGout said: No Smart of Rob hurts the C's more than the Sixers with no Horford. Winnable but neutral matchup, maybe slightly in favor of the Sixers generally speaking. Celtics are getting better this year, the Sixers to me don't have a higher ceiling than what they've done already. All players being healthy, I like the Celtics best in the East. I agree, sort of. It is still too close to call though. I want the insurance of a better bigman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 4 hours ago, DoleINGout said: No Smart of Rob hurts the C's more than the Sixers with no Horford. Winnable but neutral matchup, maybe slightly in favor of the Sixers generally speaking. Celtics are getting better this year, the Sixers to me don't have a higher ceiling than what they've done already. All players being healthy, I like the Celtics best in the East. Ben need's to improve his midrange game absolutely. We also need to add a couple more shooters. Embiid really took Charles Barkley's criticism to heart last night and it panned out. The Sixers definitely have more room to grow. Tobias Harris has started to be more consistent lately which has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Ok just a rumor. Though I can see it happening Jamal Crawford signing. Should Boston consider it? A veteran shooter/scorer off the bench? I did mention Boston needs another veteran shooter off the bench. But more of a forward D and 3 guy. Would Stevens get JC to play the right way? Would he fit in with the 2nd unit? Thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 58 minutes ago, resilient part 2 said: Ok just a rumor. Though I can see it happening Jamal Crawford signing. Should Boston consider it? A veteran shooter/scorer off the bench? I did mention Boston needs another veteran shooter off the bench. But more of a forward D and 3 guy. Would Stevens get JC to play the right way? Would he fit in with the 2nd unit? Thoughts?? I dont think scoring is the issue, its rebounding and giving up second chance points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Well certainly that is the top priority, and that concerns getting a good quality big man as discussed already. A while that may be a challenge I still feel Boston can use some more veteran role playing forward Off the Bench. Semi ojeleye oh, it's not the answer while he is good on defense doesn't make shots consistently. By the way I am not saying Jamal Crawford is our answer just trying to look for ways to improve this team for the playoff run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 A guy that isnt talked about but I wonder if we can nab is Wendell Carter Jr from Chicago. Not sure how highly the Bulls regard him but I think he can be a low cost answer to the rebounding issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 40 minutes ago, Deadpulse said: A guy that isnt talked about but I wonder if we can nab is Wendell Carter Jr from Chicago. Not sure how highly the Bulls regard him but I think he can be a low cost answer to the rebounding issues. He would be intriguing. He is still on his rookie salary so it shouldn't be too hard to match. And we do have draft picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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