Blowouts happen but let's be real, we are taking this one a little harder because it was the first game. Win or lose, the season opener is probably the least most important regular season game of the season. I don't think we take it too seriously if this loss happened in December or March. Playing in Boston, who let's face it is the best team in the conference, is hard.
It was just one of those games where a team cannot miss. Some of it was poor late defense but a lot of those threes were just elite shooting by them. Boston isn't going to hit 29 threes against us next time. Funny how they couldn't break the record in the final minutes. Could it be a blessing cause it's clear what we need to work on. And lucky for us we have one of the best and most experienced at it with Thibs. He'll maximize this defense by seasons end. We always start off slow at that end anyways.
Even though it was an ugly game, there was some things to like. Deuce is in midseason form and I'm so proud of him for working on his jumper. He's become one of our best shooters! Good to also see Mikal turn it up in the second half too. I don't buy into the changing his shot narrative. He's a vet and he'll be fine. Brunson was good offensively too. KAT had some moments but like Mikal, he needs to jell with this team and find his role. Hart is a slow starter so not worried about him. OG was bad but also not worried. We've seen enough from these guys to give them the benefit of doubt. Payne finished strong in garbage time. Dadiet, Hukporti and Kolek got that rookie jitters out of the way.
Chances are we'll be 4-3 when we return from that early season road trip. First ten games are going to be like an extension of training camp but I think we got the right coach and leader to have this team reach it's potential. Last night did nothing to change my mind.
Celtics were jealous of all the attention we got in the offseason. They are also the nba’s best team until proven otherwise. I want home court advantage in the playoffs which means we have to win 57-60 games
BTW Sergio you're fired from starting game threads
j/k
My man's wearing a boat cover.
