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      I truly can't understand how a 22 point lead goes away... and or how do you allow a run of 23 to 0 to happen? This makes no logical sense to me as a basketball lover. Time and time again every iteration of these three happy Cs blow huge leads and lose games. One game doesn't define a season but after all the shake ups in the off season, I expect better results. With that said JT played poorly on the offensive end. His assist numbers were nice but everything else was disappointing. I don't believe this is going to be a pattern but I expected more from him today. With that said he and the Celtics will bounce back going forward. 

     I was not very pleased with trading for Paul George, doesn't mean I don't like his game. I just feel he's underperformed in his career. After today's throw back game I was pleasantly surprised. What we saw today is his true upside as a player. Throughout his career he's put on some good performances. I will watch him with an open mind and feel he will contribute to this team being an eventual success. He does have a game that compliments JT and hopefully he can get in his ear and have him ready for Friday night. 

     I liked pieces of what I saw in Mitchell Robinson. Except for his poor free throw shooting. What he brings to the table is an incredible rebounder and great shot blocker something the Cs lack. Neemie gives his best but at times he can get overwhelmed. Garza was out of place today and didn't show me much. I need to see more from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. If this team is going to win we need our core players to put in the work. We have seen both of them put up 40 points in the same game. 

     I have taken a deeper dive into the stats of everyone and it's very pedestrian. If it wasn't for PG13 the Pistons would have dog walked us today. If any of JT, PP, or DW played better we would have won. I want more from Joe as a Coach, he needs to adapt and get away from 3 happy garbage. I will always watch the Cs no matter what and expect a better outcome on Friday night. I feel all sports are too analytically driven as opposed to knowing and feeling the game. Celtic Pride! 

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