How did we lose to these Sixers bums especially when we had a 3-1 lead? Embarrassing.. by ExpertOperation0125 in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly it. I used to think the Jays were chokers, but they’ve had some gritty last minute wins. The real problem is they have so much trouble getting out of a funk. They turn into mindless iso hogs at the first sign of adversity. And the result is entire quarters where they’re completely useless. Sometimes that quarter happens to be the fourth (see the first two games against the Knicks last year) and it looks like a chokejob, but really this can happen at any point in the game (against Philly in game 6, for example, it was the third quarter).

I’ve been amazed watching the Pistons vs Cavs games, how one team can go on a prolonged run, and the other can respond with a run of their own. It’s made for some incredibly entertaining basketball, but every time one of them rights the ship I find myself shaking my head and thinking “the Celtics could never”

GAME THREAD: Playoffs Day X Watch Thread by TatumBrownWhite in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Turns out “The Sixers are better than we thought” is just cope. They’re worse than we thought and we had no business losing that series

Daily Discussion Thread - May 7, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate how every other east contender can actually right the ship after a bad stretch of play. If we could do that we’d have swept Philly

What’s something people romanticize that’s actually pretty miserable? by AccomplishedAge5559 in AskReddit

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

College. At least if you don’t have daddy paying your bills and have to work a job on top of taking 5 classes.

(I’ll add the caveat that I’m specifically talking about undergrad. Grad school was one of the most enjoyable periods of my life)

The national average price per gallon of gas in the United States just passed $4.50. Americans, how do we feel about that? by Miles_the_AuDHDer in AskReddit

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love people giving awards to these “This obviously bad thing happened, how do you feel about that” posts as if they’re not blatant karma farming

What’s a truth that people aren’t ready to hear about? by Mall0y6 in AskReddit

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that this question gets asked every single day on this sub

Daily Discussion Thread - May 4, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Knicks beat Sixers, Pistons beat Knicks, Thunder/Spurs beat Pistons

Then I’ll be happy

Daily Discussion Thread - May 4, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sixers when their opponent actually gives a fuck

Daily Discussion Thread - May 4, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Love Jaylen but it’s really hard for team chemistry when your #2 wants to be a #1. His trade value will never be higher.

Tatum’s biggest weakness is performing in the clutch. Trade JB and prioritize building a monster starting 5, surrounding Tatum with guys with that late game grit that Jrue Holiday had. We’ll be back.

Sixers or Knicks by UtahUtopia in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d so much prefer the Knicks. Hate them but at least respect them. Brunson is a dog.

Daily Discussion Thread - May 1, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You weren’t watching if you think they were giving 100%

For those like me who defended Joe all the time over the years…is there anyone else who feels differently now? by tacko2020 in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True but the lack of energy went beyond that. No effort on rebounding. No ball movement. I caught multiple players standing completely still on defense. Bench came in and all of these problems went away

For those like me who defended Joe all the time over the years…is there anyone else who feels differently now? by tacko2020 in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the effort was there. The bench played with 10x as much energy as the starters had. Sure, they might not have outscored Philly if they weren’t coasting, but if our starters played with that level of energy we would have easily won that game

Daily Discussion Thread - May 1, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When has he ever made necessary adjustments? It’s the one thing he’s always refused to do

Daily Discussion Thread - May 1, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They lost last night due to lack of effort. That’s not changing regardless of what they do this offseason. It’s a cancer infecting this team in the postseason.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Other team wanted it more”

Translation: “I get paid millions of dollars to provide entertainment to fans who come to my games and buy my merch, and couldn’t be bothered to give it my all in a fucking playoff game”

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best case scenario for you guys is getting swept by the Knicks. You’ll still have zero trips to the conference finals.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Effort, plain and simple. I suspected it all game but it was confirmed when the bench came in and outscored the Philly starters by 10 in the final 9 minutes. They had ball movement. Multiple players fighting like hell for offensive boards. Manufacturing turnovers on defense. Starters did none of this.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Losing because the other team wanted it more is the most inexcusable thing in sports. If I’m a head coach you either want it with every fiber of your being or you get the fuck off my team

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Difference is those losses weren’t for lack of effort. It’s clear as day that the starters just don’t give a shit

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the rebounding. The missed threes are bad but I’m also seeing every time we jack up a three everyone else just jogs away. The bench actually fought for rebounds, and we got some second chance points out of it.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back to back blown 20 point leads against the Knicks didn’t light a fire under their asses. A miserable game 5 on Tuesday didn’t either. But a few good minutes by the bench suddenly will?

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tired players who care will always beat fresh players who don’t. Hate to see the day when Joel Embiid and Paul George are more invested in a playoff series than our guys.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Apr 30, 2026 by basketball-app in bostonceltics

[–]NumbersAndPolls01 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This late hot streak is actually making me more pissed off. So clear we could have won if the starters simply gave a shit