Kelly Olynyk

[ZaGranny]

Nets 109 Celtics 107

Kelly played 24:11. He had 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, 1 T), 2 Blocks.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Kelly played 29:18. He had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 foul, 2 turnovers.

I think the team looks much better with Kelly on the floor--but I just might be a little biased! He did have the highest +/- of the Celtics: + 5.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Celtics 106 Kings 84

Kelly had a good game.

He played 26:02. He scored 15 points, had 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 fouls, 1 steal, 1 TO, 1 block.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Missed posting for a few games:

1/2/15: Mavs 119 Celtics 101

Kelly played 15:55. He had 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 fouls.

1/3/15: Bulls 109 Celtics 104

Kelly played 13:51. He had 0 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 fouls, 1 block.

1/5/15: Hornets 104 Celtics 95

Kelly played 13:32. He had 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 fouls, 1 steal.

Not a great series of games for Kelly, but not very good for the Celtics, either. My take is that they are still adjusting to their new roster after the trade.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Celtics 89 Nets 81

Kelly played 21:22. He had 6 points, 2 rebounds, 5 fouls, 1 steal, 1 turnover.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Pacers 107 Boston 103 OT

Celtics lost a heartbreaker. After coming back from way down to send the game into overtime, the Celtics lost by 4.

Kelly played 32:45. He had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 1 TO.

Celtics were playing under a little stress. They found out shortly before the game that Brandan Wright had been traded and Jeff wouldn't play, because he was due to be traded. Asked how it changed things, Brad Stevens said--"It changed my pre-game speech."

I really like Brad--I think Kelly landed in the best possible place with the best possible coach and owner. I am sure Danny Ainge has a plan, but it's hard to understand for mere mortals!

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Toronto 109 Celtics 96

Kelly had a great game in his home town, the Celtics not so much.

He was in for 27:08. He scored 23, had 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 fouls, 2 steals, 4 TOs, 1 block.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Celtics 108 Pelicans 100

Kelly played 13:35. He got 5 fouls midway through the third, and sat until late in the 4th, where they had him switching offense/defense.

He had 2 Points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal,2 To's 1 block as well as the 5 fouls.

I saw most of the game, and thought that at least 2 of the fouls were pretty ticky tacky.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Missed Posting a few

1/14/15: Atlanta 105 Celtics 91

Kelly played 22:58. He had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, 3 turnovers.

1/16/15: Bulls 119 Celtics 103

Kelly played 24:54. He had 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 fouls, 1 to, 1 block

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

1/19/15 CliPPers 102 Celtics 93

Kelly Played 26:35. He had 11 Points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 fouls, 3 steals, 2 T's.

1/22/15 Celtics 90 Blazers 89. See my adventure thread in this form for details about Kelly's injury.

He Played 20:05. He had 5 oints, 3 rebounds, 4 fouls, 4 TO's 2 blocks.

ZaGranny

[ZaGranny]

Celtics Tweet

Boston Celtics @celtics 28m28 minutes ago
Kelly Olynyk has been chosen by the NBA to play in the Rising Stars Challenge game at All-Star weekend as a member of the World Team roster.

This would indicate that they are pretty confident that Kelly will be back from his ankle injury by all star week.

ZaGrnny

[gonzagafan62]

Boston Celtics @celtics 28m28 minutes ago
Kelly Olynyk has been chosen by the NBA to play in the Rising Stars Challenge game at All-Star weekend as a member of the World Team roster.

This would indicate that they are pretty confident that Kelly will be back from his ankle injury by all star week.

ZaGrnny

Thanks ZaGranny. Any idea when this game is?

[ZaGranny]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2015/01/28/wiggins-carter-williams-among-participants-in-bbva-compass-rising-stars-challenge/

According to this blog, 2/13

Apparently this is the first time they have used theUSA/International format.

ZaGranny

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Celtics tweeted that Kelly will not be able to play in the Rising Stars game, but he will participate in other All-Star weekend activities.

Zagranny

[ZaGranny]

Nice article about Kelly

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/02/12/kelly-olynyk-forced-sit-out-rising-stars-challenge-all-star-weekend/K8q7VQzaL6G5hDG1wo3vLN/story.html

Gives more info about his injury and why he did not play in the Rising Stars Challenge. He did sit on the bench and was actively sheering. Looked like he was not limping.

From the article:

NEW YORK — As his temporary teammates went through a simple practice at Long Island University-Brooklyn on Thursday evening, Celtics 7-footer Kelly Olynyk sat on the bench next to a fluffy NBA mascot.

Olynyk was selected to play in Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge, but he remains sidelined with a right ankle injury. Still, he elected to attend All-Star Weekend even though he can’t participate in much of the festivities.


Before Thursday’s basic practice session, Olynyk took part in some shooting contests as a loud emcee tried to explain the nature of the contests. But few people in the stands seemed to care about the rules or the score. Mostly, the fans just wanted to take pictures of players such as Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Andrew Wiggins.

Olynyk shot a few 18-footers from the baseline. Then he hoisted a few shots from the elbow and attempted some 3-pointers. When they started some drills that required more movement, Olynyk took a seat.

“I was really looking forward to [playing], but right now it’s in my best interest to take some time and have this break,” Olynyk said. “Taking time to just get as healthy as I can. You never know with this thing. Sometimes you’re almost [ready to return] for two or three weeks. You never know.”

For now, Olynyk is targeting the Celtics’ practice in Sacramento next Wednesday as his return date. That will be the start of the team’s final West Coast road trip this season.

More at the link.

ZaGranny