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Celtics Basketball => Game Threads => Topic started by: FLCeltsFan on May 07, 2008, 08:59:37 PM
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Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0)
Round 2 Game 2qw
Thursday, May 8
7:00 PM, ESPN, CSN HD
TD Banknorth Garden
Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard
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Rajon Rondo vs Delonte West
Shooting Guard
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Ray Allen vs Wally Szczerbiak
Small Forward
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Paul Pierce vs LeBron James
Power Forward
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Kevin Garnett vs Ben Wallace
Center
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Kendrick Perkins vs Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Key off the Bench
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Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Delonte West
Just as he did with Mike Bibby, Rajon Rondo out-played Delonte West by a big margin. When Rondo goes out, however, the ball movement seems to stop. We need Rondo to stay out of foul trouble and to stay on the court. He is vital to this team's success. As we saw when he was in Boston, Delonte is a streaky shooter. He wasn't hitting in the last game and may come out hitting everything in this game.
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Paul Pierce vs LeBron James
This matchup didn't disappoint in the first game but instead of being an offensive duel, it was a defensive duel. Pierce shot just 4-14 and Lebron was 4-18. Whether it was because of their defensive efforts or just an off shooting night, we aren't likely to see both of these stars shooting this poorly 2 games in a row.
Honorable Mention
Kevin Garnett vs Ben Wallace (Joe Smith)
Kevin Garnett seemed to get anything he wanted on the court in the first game. For much of the game, KG was matched up against Joe Smith because of Wallace's limitations on offense and the free throw line. Wallace does a good job on KG defensively but with him in, KG can double off of Wallace on the other end. This is a matchup the Celtics should look to exploit.
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Defense The first game was a defensive battle of epic proportions with the Cavs shooting just 31% and the Celtics shooting just 43%. LeBron was held to just 2-18 from the field which was a career low in field goal percentage. The Celtics' defense won this game for them when 2/3 of the Big 3 were a combined 2-18. The Celtics have to continue to play that swarming team defense as it is the key to winning.
Rebounding The Cavs are a very good rebounding team with 7'3" Ilgauskas leading the way. The Celtics need to crash the boards on the defensive end to keep the Cavs from getting 2nd and 3rd chances at the basket. They also have to go after offensive rebounds, especially if they shoot as poorly as they did in game 1.
Be Aggressive The Celtics need to be aggressive right from the beginning of the game. They have to be aggressive taking the ball to the basket and not settle for jumpers. They have to be aggressive in going after loose balls and rebounds as well. In game 1, once again they had a big lead after 1 and then slacked off when the starters went out and lost it. The bench has to be just as aggressive in taking it to the hoop, going after loose balls and rebounds and in swarming them on defense.
X-Factor
Bench Play The Celtics' bench must produce. They have to not let up on defense when they come in for the starters and they have to stay just as aggressive as the starters. Sam Cassell has to move the basketball and keep the offense going. It seems as though when Sam comes in the ball movement stops.
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Personally, I want to see the ball fed to KG 50 times per game the rest of the series. He's the one player they really can't match up against. Ben Wallace Ds him up a little better than Smith, but then KG can just roam around on defense and wreak havoc.
This is a series where Pierce and Allen need to understand that their offense is going to be tough to come by and their efforts are better served defensively. Get KG the ball, let him attack, and if the Cavs decide to try and stop that, THEN Ray and Pierce can find their scoring. And Rondo needs to attack! All game! Not just for a short burst when Pierce/Ray go to the bench.
This is not the series to "share". KG presents a big mismatch for the Cavs, and failing to take advantage of it would be silly.
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Let's sweep this suckas.
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Go Celts!!...from Florida
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"set picks and trust them, that's our gameplan" - doc on wired.
let's see if doc's coaching job is as good as it was on tuesday...
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Best of luck boys.
May the leprechauns be with you.
Very nervous, need some chillin' vibes from BassThumper.
You'll here me cheering from down under.
Go the Green !!!!
Cheers
Aussie
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Perk is helpless against Z but as long as KG is playing free safety in our D I am OK with it. I'd much rather have Z lead them in scoring.
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someone needs to stop ilgauskas. perkins doesn't seem up to it.
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Nice, three by Pierce.
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come on paul do yo thang...
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get powe in, get perk out.
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looks like we're playing 5 on 8 again. the nba - where david stern happens
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Rondo looks very sloppy out there.
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Cavs making adjustments moving Z outside.
Anyone know what's wrong with Ben?
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Lookin ugly to start off again...unfortunately the Cavs aren't.
Rondo's havin a crappy start to this game and Ray Allen needs to get his head in this game, better yet head in this series.
And can someone please never leave Ilgauskas's side?
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[dang]it Powe, leaving James a wideopen layup.
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Where's the defense?
Hell, where's the offense?
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2 AST to 4 TO so far.
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wally cant hold down powe pimpin...
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Not looking good so far. >:( Z making too many wide-open jumpers.
Celtics offense sucking again. Why does it seem they have no idea where to get their shots? Cavs doubling KG more aggressively. Is Ray seriously going to let Wally outplay him?
Alright, Sam comes in and provides instant offense.
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Nice praise by JVG on Reggie Lewis. Still get teared up whenever I hear his name. Luv ya Reg!!! :'(
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Crybaby gets his way again .... and Sammy hits! Get the ball to Paul!
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varajeo getting away with a lot of contact in that quarter...
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Nice call out by JVG on Lebron's exaggeration.
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so lebron is NOT a crybaby? really?
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Anybody know when the Celtics game is supposed to start tonight. This is obviously our D-league affiliate scrimmaging with Cleveland.
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Sammy putting in some nice work to start the game.
Odd seeing the bench in so early. Just a bad start from the starters.
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Anybody know when the Celtics game is supposed to start tonight. This is obviously our D-league affiliate scrimmaging with Cleveland.
The Celts are still locked in the locker room .... someone chained them in before the game .... only Pierce and Cassell got out. The rest should be out soon! (We hope!)
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Cassell is in a shooting groove and keeping the Celtics calm. I think he should get some of Ray Allen's minutes, which would allow us to take advantage of Rondo's speed....
Right now, both Rondo And Cassell are giving us more than Ray Allen.....
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Pierce had his thumbnail bent back ... man that hurts!!
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Cassell is in a shooting groove and keeping the Celtics calm. I think he should get some of Ray Allen's minutes, which would allow us to take advantage of Rondo's speed....
Right now, both Rondo And Cassell are giving us more than Ray Allen.....
You aren't kidding! Right now Ray's making Wally look like a defensive stopper!!! >:(
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Are we the worst free throw shooting team in the playoffs?
What happened?
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LeBron pushed Z into Cassell ... I love it! PJ with a basket ... sweet!
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looks like we got ourselves a good old-fashioned flopfest here
bleck
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We're terrible at the stripe ... really frustrating .... and Ray can't buy a basket. Go Posey!! Love that guy!
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Jigga James!!!
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Gotta love Posey.
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Finally Cleveland gets called for a reach in. They've gotten away with a ton of them.
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Powe pimpin!!
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Powe with the good hustle.
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pj and powe pimpin....love it...!!!
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PJ's a beast on D. we gotta start hitting our free throws though!
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pj and pose have helped erase that deficit. that 3 from pose was lovely.
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Sam Cassell the best player on the court so far? I think so
The bench has saved the starters behind. Great play by Cassell especially, and Posey. Powe and PJ have had some nice contributions also.
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If you are going to call carries tonight ref, please call one every time Lebaby touches the ball.
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Can we give Powe and Posey new long-term contracts at halftime?
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Sam Cassell the best player on the court so far? I think so
The bench has saved the starters behind. Great play by Cassell especially, and Posey. Powe and PJ have had some nice contributions also.
Pierce, Posey, Powe, and PJ playin' well, too ... the four P's!!
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I say the refs have been quite bad tonight so far.
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I say the refs have been quite bad tonight so far.
Joey Crawford ... don't expect it to improve any!
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Sam Cassell the best player on the court so far? I think so
The bench has saved the starters behind. Great play by Cassell especially, and Posey. Powe and PJ have had some nice contributions also.
steady sam--he's steadied the ship.
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Sam strikes again.
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I agree with Doc. :-X We need to attack the rim. There are too many ugly jumpshots from both teams. I don't think I've seen this many airballs outside of garbage time.
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That was sweet, the whole team hustled.
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HUSTLE, HUSTLE, HUSTLE!!! Who wants it more baby!
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Great pancake by Sam.
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I agree with Doc. :-X We need to attack the rim. There are too many ugly jumpshots from both teams. I don't think I've seen this many airballs outside of garbage time.
Totally (TP) - no need to be taking jumpers ... we should be attacking every time down the floor!
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Slam it down, Big Fella!!! WoooHoooo!
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Offensive foul on Soda Popinski
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That was way more of a flagrant than that nonsense they called last game.
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When was the last time Pierce made his first free-throw?!? Man ... our foul-shooting has been horrible! Basketball 101, and we get a D-!
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Powe, doin work!
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Outscored the Cavs 22-8 in the second quarter
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these ft's are getting on my nerves.
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The NBA, where protecting Lebaby James at all costs happens.
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Offensive foul on Soda Popinski
lol! I remember that guy. How long ago did that game come out? Its like they were separated at birth.
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Man ... the refs treat LB like he's playing in toe-shoes or something ... give me a break!!
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powe pimpin hurtin em...!
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Powe coming up big again.
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SAM I BE!
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Lebron James on the way into the half:
"Me! Me me me me me! Nike! Me me! Vitamin Water! Me! Screw Danny Ferry!"
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The NBA, where protecting Lebaby James at all costs happens.
More like....The NBA where marketing rules all happens.
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Powe was huge in the second quarter.
The bench has 26 points versus 18 for the starters. Sammy has been superb. Good series for him, good matchups defensively.
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I remember Chuck, Kenny, Ernie, and C-Webb saying how much better Cleveland's bench is the other night ... excuse me? What was that?!?
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halfway home...gotta come out strong in the first 5 minutes of the 3rd. let's get rondo, ray and kg going. if we play our game, the cavs can't touch us. gotta relax and start hittin our FT's.
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I remember Chuck, Kenny, Ernie, and C-Webb saying how much better Cleveland's bench is the other night ... excuse me? What was that?!?
yeah lets hope our starters can hold them at the beginning of the 3rd quarter til we can get the bench in.
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What in gods name did Sam Cassell say in the interview after the half?
"Azah Buzspa Boobity John Calipari Cinco De mayo butterbean fruitsalad"
"Thanks Sam. Good luck in the second half."
"Wadditye."
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Push this ball!!!!!!!!!!!!
No walking it anymore!!!!
Defensive rebound equals pushing the ball!
Their transition defense is at a lost...
WE should not keep the ball in the hand of one player... As soon as he as it look in front of you and pass it right away!
Hope the coaches will be smart enough to notice this!!
I'm losing my unconditional support for Ray Allen... :-(
Always thought that he will be the one scoring the decisive 3 pointer in the final to give us the championship but with the way he is playing right now, I dt even know if we will make it that far...
Com'on! Step up RAY !
Iglaukas 3 fouls... Go straight at him!!!
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big 2nd half for Rondo, he needs to get his mojo going. I think there was some carryover from his 4th Q benching in game 1, he looked very hesitant out there to start the game. We may win this game (and series) with Sam I Am but these team needs a confident Rondo to make the finals.
As for Ray Allen, I'm befuddled. He not forcing things but seemed to pass up several decent looks in the 1st half.
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I don't know, having Sam out there, he keep shooting the ball and keeping Rondo on the bench... Oh well, at least Rondo is rested, I guess, but still....
J/K...lol
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What in gods name did Sam Cassell say in the interview after the half?
"Azah Buzspa Boobity John Calipari Cinco De mayo butterbean fruitsalad"
"Thanks Sam. Good luck in the second half."
"Wadditye."
TP, Indeed ... this is the best laugh I've had all day ... and you nailed Sam!! Or, as Kevin Arnold once wrote in typing class: "Dadoptaneerflemmamashmalclumskelamioussterodinousbaloomkum" (word for word) ... hey, he didn't "look at the keys"!
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big 2nd half for Rondo, he needs to get his mojo going. I think there was some carryover from his 4th Q benching in game 1, he looked very hesitant out there to start the game. We may win this game (and series) with Sam I Am but these team needs a confident Rondo to make the finals.
As for Ray Allen, I'm befuddled. He not forcing things but seemed to pass up several decent looks in the 1st half.
Rondo's problem is that he is constantly jumping in the air to pass the ball. Its a bad habit he picked up in the Atlanta series. Stay on the ground Rajon.
Ray Allen is missing shots and just looks old out there. I wonder if he is sick or something.
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Continue to play excellent D on Lebaby, attack the basket, Cleveland has no answer, play them the right way and they are completely outmatched.
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Celtics are 7-16 from the FT line. If they hit their FTs this would be a double digit lead right now, anywhere up to 17 point lead.
The Celtics are doing a much better job in this series of refusing to settle for three point shots. Only 5 threes in the first half.
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PP's FT shooting has been shaky throughout the playoffs. Thats another thing that got me nervous.
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The last time (earlier this season) Ray played like this they sat him down to heal up and the injuries were announced afterward. My only guess at an explanation is he's hurting somehow.
big 2nd half for Rondo, he needs to get his mojo going. I think there was some carryover from his 4th Q benching in game 1, he looked very hesitant out there to start the game. We may win this game (and series) with Sam I Am but these team needs a confident Rondo to make the finals.
As for Ray Allen, I'm befuddled. He not forcing things but seemed to pass up several decent looks in the 1st half.
Rondo's problem is that he is constantly jumping in the air to pass the ball. Its a bad habit he picked up in the Atlanta series. Stay on the ground Rajon.
Ray Allen is missing shots and just looks old out there. I wonder if he is sick or something.
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Keep attacking the basket and keep Lebron out of the paint. Just continue what they started in the second quarter. And please start hitting those free throws!
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Celtics are 7-16 from the FT line. If they hit their FTs this would be a double digit lead right now, anywhere up to 17 point lead.
The Celtics are doing a much better job in this series of refusing to settle for three point shots. Only 5 threes in the first half.
Cleveland doesn't have the shot blockers inside that Atlanta does. The C's were intimidated by Horford and Smith in Atlanta. Lebron is Clevelands only Plus athlete. So as long as he is guarding a man outside there isn't much to fear from Cleveland. Wallace being out isn't helping Cleveland either.
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Wait a minute! how are we winning? (I wan't paying attention)
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Here comes Ray
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There you go Ray, a sign of things to come I hope.
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Perfect Ray! Go at Wally all night!
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big 2nd half for Rondo, he needs to get his mojo going. I think there was some carryover from his 4th Q benching in game 1, he looked very hesitant out there to start the game. We may win this game (and series) with Sam I Am but these team needs a confident Rondo to make the finals.
As for Ray Allen, I'm befuddled. He not forcing things but seemed to pass up several decent looks in the 1st half.
Rondo's problem is that he is constantly jumping in the air to pass the ball. Its a bad habit he picked up in the Atlanta series. Stay on the ground Rajon.
Ray Allen is missing shots and just looks old out there. I wonder if he is sick or something.
What I'm seeing is a lot of double teaming and trapping from Cleveland on Ray. They're taking him off the game. His missed one jumper where he was fouled, a runner, and a 3 pointer that looked great and rattled out. He's also been finding open people when they double team him, but those people have blown the opportunity. Let's see if we can exploit this in the 2nd half. I really want him to get it going because I think he's feeling good about his shot tonight.
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Ray's finally showing some hustle and aggressiveness. That's what has been missing in his game.
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Yes Ray. That really is what attack means.
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HooRAY!
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exactly what we needed to start the half! ray got going, KG got his outside touch back, and we're up 14. dont let up now!
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6-0 run to start the third, good way to start. Appears Ray is back.
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maintain is the key word for are crew...
dont let up!
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Just as I was typing, freaking Ray gets going... here we go.
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Refs really don't want a blowout, doing their best to get Cleveland back in the game.
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Wally hammered Ray on his 3 point attempt.
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How many bad calls does it take to get Cleveland back in the game? Joey Crawford's trying to find out.
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ray's got his "give me an inch, and i'll put it in your eye" swagger back.
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Great start to the second half. Celtics need to keep this lead at around 15 going into the fourth. Cavs don't have the firepower to make back that type of lead. If it's around 10 it'll still be a ball game.
Next 6 minutes is the time to show off their killer instinct
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The NBA doesn't want a blowout, if the c's sweep they dont make as much money as if it went 7 games, and a blowout makes them loose more money. As for the Lebron, he should have took up acting instead of basket ball, as i am sure when he retires he will become an actor. The foul on Perk when Lebron grabbed his arm down low was pitiful. If they keep the ball out of Lebron's hands and out of Pierce's hand(to keep it away from Lebron's acting) the C's should be able to keep the points down.
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I don't get why everyone puts an N at the end of Varejao's name. Varejon? Why not Varejog, or Varejoz? You're just throwin letters on there for the heck of it, why stop now?
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Nice shot by Ray. Celtics need keep it going and not let up.
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Man, Powe has been great.
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Now that was a Man's dunk Leon. Keep attacking baby.
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Can I say, nice flop by Rondo? Take that James.
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Wow, C's have Lebaby looking totally shook. He wants no part of the ball or the game, which is exactly the way I want him.
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Verajoa needs to buy a Charley card if he travels any more.
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No made field goals, but this has been a great quarter by Rondo. Great ball movement.
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Powe needs to get the 6th man award for the season(for the celtics) he has been able to put up about as many points as minutes he has played, very consistant, and needed.
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Once again great play by Powe on Lebron!
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I can't decide whether this is one of those good game (Bos)/bad games (Cle) or if this matchup is further apart than I initially thought.
The Celtics defense on LeBron James has been far superior than I expected.
..... This game is all but over right now. Gives Cleveland a chance to try out this smaller lineup with Bron at power forward, let's see if this works, if it does we'll probably see it in game three.
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A couple of missed defensive assignments earlier on the game, but Powe once again has improved his D... great help defense on James.
I can't decide whether this is one of those good game (Bos)/bad games (Cle) or if this matchup is further apart than I initially thought.
The Celtics defense on LeBron James has been far superior than I expected.
..... This game is all but over right now. Gives Cleveland a chance to try out this smaller lineup with Bron at power forward, let's see if this works, if it does we'll probably see it in game three.
I've said it before, I'd be dissapointed if we don't sweep the Cavs.
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I can't decide whether this is one of those good game (Bos)/bad games (Cle) or if this matchup is further apart than I initially thought.
The Celtics defense on LeBron James has been far superior than I expected.
..... This game is all but over right now. Gives Cleveland a chance to try out this smaller lineup with Bron at power forward, let's see if this works, if it does we'll probably see it in game three.
I am sure Cleveland will rebound after tonight and play much better at home (not saying they necessarily will win), but I think if the C's play D and attack, Cleveland can't match up. It's like Doc said at halftime of game one, "If we run, there's only one guy on that team that can keep up."
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Reversal of fortune. Sam great in the first half; Rajon's time in the 2nd. Rondo's done great job pushing the ball; hope it continues in the 4th. Just wished they had continued going to Ray through the 3rd.
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Need to keep it up, 12 minutes to go.
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Great start for the Cavs, but the celtics are better in the long run, which is what matters more.
I can't decide whether this is one of those good game (Bos)/bad games (Cle) or if this matchup is further apart than I initially thought.
The Celtics defense on LeBron James has been far superior than I expected.
..... This game is all but over right now. Gives Cleveland a chance to try out this smaller lineup with Bron at power forward, let's see if this works, if it does we'll probably see it in game three.
The celtics have had a pretty good game, but the cavs havn't played great, mostly because of great ddefense on Baby James.
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Man just look into LeBron's eyes on those close-ups. He looks so lost and dejected. I don't think anyone has ever really effectively stopped him, and gotten into his head this badly. Crazy stuff.
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I can't decide whether this is one of those good game (Bos)/bad games (Cle) or if this matchup is further apart than I initially thought.
The Celtics defense on LeBron James has been far superior than I expected.
..... This game is all but over right now. Gives Cleveland a chance to try out this smaller lineup with Bron at power forward, let's see if this works, if it does we'll probably see it in game three.
As I said in one of the Atlanta gamethreads, Cleveland did us a favor by knocking out the Wizards. Cleveland doesn't match up as well against us as Washington would have.
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We're small right now, let's see how this works out. Ray's shot is looking good.
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Great assist by paul, and a perfect shot by ray, keep it rolling!
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Celtics are playing perfect basketball right now.
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I am really glad that Ray's shot is falling, good to see him bounce back.
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Man just look into LeBron's eyes on those close-ups. He looks so lost and dejected. I don't think anyone has ever really effectively stopped him, and gotten into his head this badly. Crazy stuff.
If those outside shots start going down its a completely different ball game. The celtics D is in his head right now.
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As I said in one of the Atlanta gamethreads, Cleveland did us a favor by knocking out the Wizards. Cleveland doesn't match up as well against us as Washington would have.
Deffinitly true, the cavs helped us out there, i was not looking forward to a Washington vs. Boston series by Cavs vs. C's is much better
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We're small right now, let's see how this works out. Ray's shot is looking good.
Yeah let's see. seems odd going small with Cassell, who tends to slow things down. our momentum may carry over from the 3rd.
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Wonder if anyone on that Cleveland bench is wondering why Ilgauskas is having his second great game, and Lebaby his second awful one. I hope they never realize that the Celtics are more than willing to let Zadrunas Ilgauskas try to win games for the Cavaliers, if it means taking Lebaby out of the game.
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Man just look into LeBron's eyes on those close-ups. He looks so lost and dejected. I don't think anyone has ever really effectively stopped him, and gotten into his head this badly. Crazy stuff.
If those outside shots start going down its a completely different ball game. The celtics D is in his head right now.
They won't go down because there's no rhythm to them. This is what people don't understand about the Celtics' D all season, and why teams always seemed to play bad when they played against us because they suddenly can't hit open shots. We take teams out of their comfort zone and their rhythm, that's what a good defense does and why people can't hit those open jumpers.
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Ray has really stepped it up in the 2nd half, 0 points in the first and 16 in the second. This 3rd/4th quarter greatness is because of Ray's nice shooting.
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OK, granted this game is very fresh in my mind, but this might be the best basketball the C's have played all year.
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Solid effort all way around, and yeah, finally the jumpers are falling as we knew they would, eventually ;D
James should begin to put on his show, ummm, anytime now... To little to late, though...
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OK, granted this game is very fresh in my mind, but this might be the best basketball the C's have played all year.
When the offense is flowing and Baby James is loosing the ball, it makes a great game. It could easily be the best game of the season, deffinitly in the top 5 or 10.
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I'd like to see Doc put Rajon back in now. The kid's got enough rest. Time to get back to uptempo basketball.
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Solid effort all way around, and yeah, finally the jumpers are falling as we knew they would, eventually ;D
James should begin to put on his show, ummm, anytime now... To little to late, though...
There are two games in Cleavland coming up for him to find his stroke.
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I'd like to see Doc put Rajon back in now. The kid's got enough rest. Time to get back to uptempo basketball.
On second thought, they're up 22 and it's not a bad idea to slow the pace down. ;D
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C's have Lebaby looking like he just wants to go film another commercial. I just hope this game is over before Lost starts.
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I'd like to see Doc put Rajon back in now. The kid's got enough rest. Time to get back to uptempo basketball.
Why, because a 22 point lead with 4 minutes left isn't enough?
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C's have Lebaby looking like he just wants to go film another commercial. I just hope this game is over before Lost starts.
This game has been over for about 4 minutes now.
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This game has been over for about 4 minutes now.
Deffinitly true, but the series isn't.
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Woo. Baby looking for his own shot , or what?
oth, Cs up 2-0. Have some fun
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Big Baby was shooting for the simple reason of "he can" maybe not well..but he can
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Only complaint tonight, why all the empty seats? The game might be out of reach, but how can you leave a playoff game early? The bandwagoners with the expensive tickets must have somewhere more important to be.
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I'd like to see Doc put Rajon back in now. The kid's got enough rest. Time to get back to uptempo basketball.
Why, because a 22 point lead with 4 minutes left isn't enough?
I typed that post with around 6mins left. Was concerned more that the offense suddenly got to a crawl after the blistering pace set by rondo in the 3rd. I did take it back in a following post which you did not catch.
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Great win for the C's they need to keep it up in game 3 unlike against the Hawks, and win on the road, if the C's can take one game from Cleavland they are in great shape.
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Great win, Celtics need to play this kind of game in Cleveland Saturday.
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This game has been over for about 4 minutes now.
Deffinitly true, but the series isn't.
I think everyone is aware of that. ;)
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Only complaint tonight, why all the empty seats? The game might be out of reach, but how can you leave a playoff game early? The bandwagoners with the expensive tickets must have somewhere more important to be.
My sentiments exactly! When I go to a C's game they practically have to shut out the lights and push me out the door!! Come on fans show some Celtic Pride, the team deserves a standing O at the buzzer!!!
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PP's FT shooting has been shaky throughout the playoffs. Thats another thing that got me nervous.
i maintain its hold over from that strained lower back, if you watch him, he pulls out of that crouch as fast as he can, its throwing off his release.
This would also explain for why he's money on the second, he notices it and corrects it.
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Championship level hoops by the boys tonight. First time this playoffs we've really seen the full capacity of this team. This is the stuff that got us all excited about the prospects.
Beautiful!
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Great win tonight boys!
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Doc did a great job tonight. He changed up the timing off his substitutions in the first quarter, trusted his bench and allowed them to do their thing and get this team back in the game. I loved how he left Sam Cassell in instead of going back to Rondo.
I loved how he went to Ray to start the game and then went right back to Ray Allen to start the third quarter. That really helped him get going.
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Doc did a great job tonight. He changed up the timing off his substitutions in the first quarter, trusted his bench and allowed them to do their thing and get this team back in the game. I loved how he left Sam Cassell in instead of going back to Rondo.
I loved how he went to Ray to start the game and then went right back to Ray Allen to start the third quarter. That really helped him get going.
Absa-tively/ Perfect night for Doc as well. Doc did an awesome job of leaving the hot hands in (even extending them past their usual minutes) Sticking with Powe for 28 minutes was huge. Classic Leon tonight.
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very satisfying win.
let's see how things go in cleveland now - the cavs & fans will be planning an ambush for the Celts.
the Celts were so up & down in the atlanta series and had to get jacked way up again for game 7 - i was worried they night come out a little flat ofr one of these home games vs cleveland. fortunately they brought the defensive focus to both games. i like the way they played with a quiet determination and concentration on execution.
here's hoping the Celt's are growing into a steady, focused playoff rhythym that will continue in cleveland.
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Who says you can't defend LeBron?!? I think we showed quite effectively that it CAN be done. And all the stuff that Ernie, Chuck, Kenny, and C-Webb said about Cleveland's bench being so much better than ours .... sorry, boys, but you got THAT one wrong, too! Think we'll get a change of heart or an apology? Nope ... they'll just find a couple of new things to bash us with. No agenda? Yeah ... right!
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this game is like rocky vs apollo
what a game
We have to win though
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this game is like rocky vs apollo
what a game
We have to win though
Time Machine?
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lol...this thread brings back memories.
I was deployed back then...we were in Guam, or about to pull into Guam...I remember going back and forth and talking trash with some Detroit fan...this guy thought that DET was going to push BOS around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSp2xDe0u-k
Love this team...more memories to come this season, too...tonight included. :)