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Eddie House played for the Celtics from 2007-10 and was a part of the 2008 championship team
J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker also played for the Celtics
from 2008-10
Did Tanguay just say Scal got a spray tan? :o;D
Did Tanguay just say Scal got a spray tan? :o
no PP
Nice to hear Mike and Tommy again. Looking forward to House's ovation.Yeh, that and Nate's welcome.
KG not elevating, or was that an elective layup?
KG not elevating, or was that an elective layup?
EDD-IE!
Bill Walker sighting.
Bill Walker sighting.
this looks like a celtics practice
Here comes the "Why didn't we give Bill Walker real minutes?" threads....
:P
Here comes the "Why didn't we give Bill Walker real minutes?" threads....
:P
i really hope not
Here comes the "Why didn't we give Bill Walker real minutes?" threads....
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Let's go nate mini backcourt
So that is how tall I would look out there compared to the C's players lol ;D.
Rondo's stat line after one quarter has 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 points.
No, that's not after an entire game, that's after 12 minutes.
So that is how tall I would look out there compared to the C's players lol ;D.
Glen Davis frustrates me to no end. He got a great offensive rebound and kicked it out to Ray Allen (which was an awesome play), then proceed to make 3 stupid consecutive moves:
1) Stood right under the hoop and didn't even jump for the defensive rebound that went right by him, thus leading to an easy 2 for the Knicks
2) Is with Rondo on a fast break and proceeds to run right at Rondo and bring his man to clog the lane, resulting in the ball going out of bounds (as opposed to spreading the floor)
3) Lazy defense that lead to an easy two with the foul.
I want to like Davis, really I do! But at this point, I really can't... especially when he's replacing KG lol.. that's a painful drop off.
So that is how tall I would look out there compared to the C's players lol ;D.
I assume that means you are 5'9". However, I'm not so sure Nate is that tall.
But he towers over Mugsy!
Rondo's stat line after one quarter has 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 points.
No, that's not after an entire game, that's after 12 minutes.
Not a great start for Nate right now.
Not a great start for Nate right now.
He looks nervous, kind of like Marbury last season, always wanting to make the role play instead of trusting his instinct... let's hope it's temporary!
Not a great start for Nate right now.
He looks nervous, kind of like Marbury last season, always wanting to make the role play instead of trusting his instinct... let's hope it's temporary!
Nope not like Marbury... Nate actually didn't forget how to shoot haha!
Like what I see from the scrappy little guy.
Walker making us all wonder if he was the best player traded in the deal....
A player off the bench who can effectively drive baseline and then kick it to the corner for 3? Eddie is gonna love th--
Oh...
Right...
A player off the bench who can effectively drive baseline and then kick it to the corner for 3? Eddie is gonna love th--
Oh...
Right...
A player off the bench who can effectively drive baseline and then kick it to the corner for 3? Eddie is gonna love th--
Oh...
Right...
Don't... too soon.
Does Glen Davis lead the league in percentage of field goal attempts blocked
Just wondering
A player off the bench who can effectively drive baseline and then kick it to the corner for 3? Eddie is gonna love th--
Oh...
Right...
Don't... too soon.
Like salt in the wound ... I'm still in denial stage.
Tommy is too funny, but that should be really interesting on Saturday haha.
A player off the bench who can effectively drive baseline and then kick it to the corner for 3? Eddie is gonna love th--
Oh...
Right...
Don't... too soon and will work out.
Like salt in the wound ... I'm still in denial stage.
Me too :'(
I just hope Nate works out because unlike with Cassell and Marbury there'll be no House to fall back on when the going gets tough.
That lead went away way to quickly.
Thank you Ray. It would be you.
When is the last time Perk played 2 good defensive games in a row?
Thank you Ray. It would be you.
When is the last time Perk played 2 good defensive games in a row?
Like all season?
Thank you Ray. It would be you.
When is the last time Perk played 2 good defensive games in a row?
Like all season?
This season? 'Cause it's been a while.
On a different note, Rondo is on trip dub watch.
rondo's inability to hit a literal wide open jumper is badHaha ::)
Thank you Ray. It would be you.
When is the last time Perk played 2 good defensive games in a row?
Like all season?
This season? 'Cause it's been a while.
I've been all over Perk's offensive game lately, but he is always extremely solid on defense. The Knicks constant pick and rolls and athletic bigs are giving him issues tonight.
rondo's inability to hit a literal wide open jumper is bad
rondo's inability to hit a literal wide open jumper is bad
i just am baffled how they just stop playing when they get up big on bad teams
i just am baffled how they just stop playing when they get up big on bad teams
We were never up big in this game. There's a difference between being up big against most teams and being up big against a D'Antoni team.
ahhhwwwww I missed the "crazy shot" :( my screen has gone black :(
By the way, Harringston is really a ballhog, Tommy was right when he said you could send 5 guys to him and he wouldn't pass the ball anyway!
Ahhh :(ahhhwwwww I missed the "crazy shot" :( my screen has gone black :(
It was a nice dunk.
Is anyone surprised by this performance so far? I must admit watching the Portland game I thought the team was beyond giving up big leads especially at home against horrible teams. Cannot even fathom how they can come out in their first home game in quite awhile and play such putrid defense giving up 60 points.
The C's needed to come out and put the Knicks away early, showing that their home court dominance was back and the defensive intensity was ready to reappear at home. Obviously that didn't happen and it appears the C's problems are nowhere near solved at this point.
The Knicks are a horrid team and the C's just let them score at will --- shocking display of putrid defensive basketball at home against an inferior team once again...
Is anyone surprised by this performance so far? I must admit watching the Portland game I thought the team was beyond giving up big leads especially at home against horrible teams. Cannot even fathom how they can come out in their first home game in quite awhile and play such putrid defense giving up 60 points.
The C's needed to come out and put the Knicks away early, showing that their home court dominance was back and the defensive intensity was ready to reappear at home. Obviously that didn't happen and it appears the C's problems are nowhere near solved at this point.
The Knicks are a horrid team and the C's just let them score at will --- shocking display of putrid defensive basketball at home against an inferior team once again...
lol, relax they still have a whole half of basketball left. Yes, they played horrible defense, but that doesn't mean they can't pick it up in the second half.
Is anyone surprised by this performance so far? I must admit watching the Portland game I thought the team was beyond giving up big leads especially at home against horrible teams. Cannot even fathom how they can come out in their first home game in quite awhile and play such putrid defense giving up 60 points.
The C's needed to come out and put the Knicks away early, showing that their home court dominance was back and the defensive intensity was ready to reappear at home. Obviously that didn't happen and it appears the C's problems are nowhere near solved at this point.
The Knicks are a horrid team and the C's just let them score at will --- shocking display of putrid defensive basketball at home against an inferior team once again...
lol, relax they still have a whole half of basketball left. Yes, they played horrible defense, but that doesn't mean they can't pick it up in the second half.
Plus, it's common for teams to struggle in their first game back at home after a road-trip, it's well-known.
Although it doesn't make it easier to see that Rodriguez is 4/5 from the field and has 5 assists and 4 rebounds. ::)
1. Doc should be shot for sitting Walker all year. He should still be on our team, making contributions. 2. Perkins' defense is atrocious. Awful. UUUGly.
1. Doc should be shot for sitting Walker all year. He should still be on our team, making contributions.
2. Perkins' defense is atrocious. Awful. UUUGly.
What has he done in this game? Make two dunks?
no d at the three point line at all.
it is worthless playing in the garden this season. in a dogfight with a horrible team. this sure gets old
At least Perk can still finish on easy dishes by Rajon.
I'd forgotten about the tendency of random scrub European players to score 20 against us.
Ray's washed up, right?
Do my eyes decieve me or did Sheed just hit a 3??
Ray's washed up, right?
He's D-O-N-E.
Sorry, but the leack of effort on deffense is appalling. Have the Celtics contested any shots tonight or even tried? I know, they can turn it on and turn it off whenver they want because it's all mental.
This Knicks team seems to be unconscious from 3 pt land right now. 50%?
Do my eyes decieve me or did Sheed just hit a 3??
Do my eyes decieve me or did Sheed just hit a 3??Ray's washed up, right?
He's D-O-N-E.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html)
I beg to differ when he's averaged 23.33 points the past three games.
I hope you were just joking.
Some passion would be nice.
Ray's washed up, right?
Do my eyes decieve me or did Sheed just hit a 3??Ray's washed up, right?
He's D-O-N-E.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html)
I beg to differ when he's averaged 23.33 points the past three games.
I hope you were just joking.
lol, yes I was joking.
Some passion would be nice.
lose this one and you can just flush the progress made on that west coast trip
We lost the 3rd quarter by 1. Last game we lost by 2. Progress!
I am absolutely amazed watching this incredibly poor effort tonight. This team just really seems not to care. I don't care what they say.Exactly. It feels like some training friendly match.
Nice shot by Robinson one on one!
Now I have accepted that we won't get stops in this game, so let's outscore them with 5 minutes left.
Regardless of the final outcome tonight the apparent progress made on the road trip hasn't carried over to playing in Boston.
The defense has been non existent tonight. The C's appear unable to stop basic pick and roll basketball or defend the 3 point line. After the encouraging signs on the road trip it really seemed the team would come out tonight and be fired up. A big win against a terrible team was the expected start but that obviously hasn't been the case.
Unfortunately it looks like nothing much has changed and that the Portland game was an aberration.
WHERE IS THE DEFENSE this is pitiful!!!
Regardless of the final outcome tonight the apparent progress made on the road trip hasn't carried over to playing in Boston.
The defense has been non existent tonight. The C's appear unable to stop basic pick and roll basketball or defend the 3 point line. After the encouraging signs on the road trip it really seemed the team would come out tonight and be fired up. A big win against a terrible team was the expected start but that obviously hasn't been the case.
Unfortunately it looks like nothing much has changed and that the Portland game was an aberration.
WHERE IS THE DEFENSE this is pitiful!!!
How is one game against the Knicks more important in judging our current success, than a 4 game road trip we just had? You can't just ignore that.
Regardless of the final outcome tonight the apparent progress made on the road trip hasn't carried over to playing in Boston.
The defense has been non existent tonight. The C's appear unable to stop basic pick and roll basketball or defend the 3 point line. After the encouraging signs on the road trip it really seemed the team would come out tonight and be fired up. A big win against a terrible team was the expected start but that obviously hasn't been the case.
Unfortunately it looks like nothing much has changed and that the Portland game was an aberration.
WHERE IS THE DEFENSE this is pitiful!!!
How is one game against the Knicks more important in judging our current success, than a 4 game road trip we just had? You can't just ignore that.
Don't you know? Being able to keep negativity flowing is all that matters.
Honestly - if this team has any pride, how can it play this way against one of the worst teams in the NBA?
This is one of Tommy's infamous "rubber room" games.
Regardless of the final outcome tonight the apparent progress made on the road trip hasn't carried over to playing in Boston.
The defense has been non existent tonight. The C's appear unable to stop basic pick and roll basketball or defend the 3 point line. After the encouraging signs on the road trip it really seemed the team would come out tonight and be fired up. A big win against a terrible team was the expected start but that obviously hasn't been the case.
Unfortunately it looks like nothing much has changed and that the Portland game was an aberration.
WHERE IS THE DEFENSE this is pitiful!!!
How is one game against the Knicks more important in judging our current success, than a 4 game road trip we just had? You can't just ignore that.
Don't you know? Being able to keep negativity flowing is all that matters. Win or lose.
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
Regardless of the final outcome tonight the apparent progress made on the road trip hasn't carried over to playing in Boston.
The defense has been non existent tonight. The C's appear unable to stop basic pick and roll basketball or defend the 3 point line. After the encouraging signs on the road trip it really seemed the team would come out tonight and be fired up. A big win against a terrible team was the expected start but that obviously hasn't been the case.
Unfortunately it looks like nothing much has changed and that the Portland game was an aberration.
WHERE IS THE DEFENSE this is pitiful!!!
How is one game against the Knicks more important in judging our current success, than a 4 game road trip we just had? You can't just ignore that.
Don't you know? Being able to keep negativity flowing is all that matters. Win or lose.
Wait a minute here. There are so many posters who want to ignroe every Celtics bad effort and only focus on the good. This team was great in one game on the trip, good in a second, and mediocre in two others. And tonight they are struggling against one of the worst teams in the NBA. That is not championship caliber.
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
Oldman McGrady is a former top 5/10 player.
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
Oldman McGrady is a former top 5/10 player.
As is Old Man Garnett.
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
Oldman McGrady is a former top 5/10 player.
As is Old Man Garnett.
Why is Perkins our go to option on that play? Honestly, this team.........
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
Oldman McGrady is a former top 5/10 player.
As is Old Man Garnett.
why do u even root for this team?
I can't believe the way old-man McGrady just blew by KG. This team is an embarrassment tonight, win or lose.
Oldman McGrady is a former top 5/10 player.
As is Old Man Garnett.
So both are old? What's your point. lol
But a win is a win is a win.
The last couple offensive trips with chances to ice the game were terrible. Rondo didn't penetrate and Ray couldn't get a look for some strange reason.
The C's managed to hang on but definitely not the performance that was expected. The C's gave up the second highest FG percentage against them for this season. And it's not like the Knicks were making crazy shots --- most of them were wide open looks.
Scraping out a home win against a terrible team after blowing a sizable lead.
Unfortunately nothing much has changed...
The last couple offensive trips with chances to ice the game were terrible. Rondo didn't penetrate and Ray couldn't get a look for some strange reason.
The C's managed to hang on but definitely not the performance that was expected. The C's gave up the second highest FG percentage against them for this season. And it's not like the Knicks were making crazy shots --- most of them were wide open looks.
Scraping out a home win against a terrible team after blowing a sizable lead.
Unfortunately nothing much has changed...
This one's O-V-E-R.First game back from a long roadie usually is pretty ugly.
Ugly....ugly....ugly.
But a win is a win is a win.
This one's O-V-E-R.First game back from a long roadie usually is pretty ugly.
Ugly....ugly....ugly.
But a win is a win is a win.
The defense sucked, good thing the Knicks are pretty awful on their own.
Whelp, Nate sucked but I'm sure he'll look better soon.
And I miss Mr. Binky Walker.
One way to look at it-----he recorded something in his statline which is something Scal rarely does.Whelp, Nate sucked but I'm sure he'll look better soon.
And I miss Mr. Binky Walker.
Well, he went 2 for 7 for 4 pts, an assist and 2 steals... so sucked may be a strong word...
Did I told you Rondo scored 15 lay 16 assist in 3 and a little more quarters and then disappear.he didn't disappear- he started playing defense
I think Nate will be a real plus for the team.
But... it was interesting to be on the receiving end of Eddie House. Though he didn't hit his shots, his presence on the court is significant especially in games like this. He made me nervous. Ultimately, Nate will be more valuable (my guess), but Eddie is a fearsome shooter. The last 2 he threw up I thought were going in.
I think Nate will be a real plus for the team.
But... it was interesting to be on the receiving end of Eddie House. Though he didn't hit his shots, his presence on the court is significant especially in games like this. He made me nervous. Ultimately, Nate will be more valuable (my guess), but Eddie is a fearsome shooter. The last 2 he threw up I thought were going in.
Seriously, House is scary when he's on the other side. But I agree that Nate will be more valuable. Even without knowing the offense, the second unit looked much smoother. Now we can have drives, drive and dishes, and alley-oop passes available to the second unit.
It's a win. If we win Thursday we won't care about how ugly this one was.
BTW, LAL down by 5 after 3rd qtr.
Even though the game was close. Some reason I never felt it was in doubt.
You can't blame Chandler for that. He had to lay it up as the shot clock was winding down. Ray Allen just jumped like he was still in He Got Game.
I think Nate will be a real plus for the team.My thought was go to whoever Eddie was guarding. I did kind of think that last shot was going in, but, Eddie just hasn't shot very well all year. Personally I think his game is declining and the C's made a wise move dealing him, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he did a terrific job here for 2 seasons and helped win a title.
But... it was interesting to be on the receiving end of Eddie House. Though he didn't hit his shots, his presence on the court is significant especially in games like this. He made me nervous. Ultimately, Nate will be more valuable (my guess), but Eddie is a fearsome shooter. The last 2 he threw up I thought were going in.
My roommate just sent me this quote from their board which made my nightQuoteYou can't blame Chandler for that. He had to lay it up as the shot clock was winding down. Ray Allen just jumped like he was still in He Got Game.
On the not so funny side I hear there's not too much love for Eddie :( I guess it's harder to become fan fave when the team is on a losing streak.
Glad to see Bill Walker play solid with his minutes. There is NO REASON why he couldn 't have done that for the Celtics. Absolutely none, way to give a guy a chance Doc. And dont give me excuses people. I ve seen way too much TA, & Scal this way; we know what they are; i bet $$$$ once walker figures out how to stop fouling , he'll have a better career than both those 2
Glad to see Bill Walker play solid with his minutes. There is NO REASON why he couldn 't have done that for the Celtics. Absolutely none, way to give a guy a chance Doc. And dont give me excuses people. I ve seen way too much TA, & Scal this way; we know what they are; i bet $$$$ once walker figures out how to stop fouling , he'll have a better career than both those 2
Honestly, if he couldn't get any minutes in NY then I wouldn't see him having much a career. The fact that he's getting some minutes on a Knicks team that is playing for next season is not necessarily a reflection that the C's were holding him back.
The last couple offensive trips with chances to ice the game were terrible. Rondo didn't penetrate and Ray couldn't get a look for some strange reason.
The C's managed to hang on but definitely not the performance that was expected. The C's gave up the second highest FG percentage against them for this season. And it's not like the Knicks were making crazy shots --- most of them were wide open looks.
Scraping out a home win against a terrible team after blowing a sizable lead.
Unfortunately nothing much has changed...
Glad to see Bill Walker play solid with his minutes. There is NO REASON why he couldn 't have done that for the Celtics. Absolutely none, way to give a guy a chance Doc. And dont give me excuses people. I ve seen way too much TA, & Scal this way; we know what they are; i bet $$$$ once walker figures out how to stop fouling , he'll have a better career than both those 2
Honestly, if he couldn't get any minutes in NY then I wouldn't see him having much a career. The fact that he's getting some minutes on a Knicks team that is playing for next season is not necessarily a reflection that the C's were holding him back.
But if he played on our 2006 team, everyone around here would be saying he had a future. It's a double standard.
Glad to see Bill Walker play solid with his minutes. There is NO REASON why he couldn 't have done that for the Celtics. Absolutely none, way to give a guy a chance Doc. And dont give me excuses people. I ve seen way too much TA, & Scal this way; we know what they are; i bet $$$$ once walker figures out how to stop fouling , he'll have a better career than both those 2
Honestly, if he couldn't get any minutes in NY then I wouldn't see him having much a career. The fact that he's getting some minutes on a Knicks team that is playing for next season is not necessarily a reflection that the C's were holding him back.
But if he played on our 2006 team, everyone around here would be saying he had a future. It's a double standard.
the 06/07 squad was a losing team - we all loved that team no matter what, but they weren't winning anything... If a player is really NBA caliber, he should be able to crack the rotation on a crappy team with relative ease, there's not much competition for your spot. Walker (and Giddens) both had the "misfortune" on being part of a veteran, championship roster.
Yea, its a bummer that Doc doesn't trust the younger players more. But there's a lot of emphasis home court in the playoffs and wins have been far more important in from 07-now than they were during the 2006 season. Do you really think the Knicks front office cares if they make the playoffs this season? They've flushed their entire franchise for this summer, and are playing for next season. If you're really a talent worthy of the NBA, you SHOULD be able to be able to get a spot as a role player in that system.
But a role player for a contender and a role player for a team that's tanking are far different things.
Glad to see Bill Walker play solid with his minutes. There is NO REASON why he couldn 't have done that for the Celtics. Absolutely none, way to give a guy a chance Doc. And dont give me excuses people. I ve seen way too much TA, & Scal this way; we know what they are; i bet $$$$ once walker figures out how to stop fouling , he'll have a better career than both those 2
Honestly, if he couldn't get any minutes in NY then I wouldn't see him having much a career. The fact that he's getting some minutes on a Knicks team that is playing for next season is not necessarily a reflection that the C's were holding him back.
But if he played on our 2006 team, everyone around here would be saying he had a future. It's a double standard.
the 06/07 squad was a losing team - we all loved that team no matter what, but they weren't winning anything... If a player is really NBA caliber, he should be able to crack the rotation on a crappy team with relative ease, there's not much competition for your spot. Walker (and Giddens) both had the "misfortune" on being part of a veteran, championship roster.
Yea, its a bummer that Doc doesn't trust the younger players more. But there's a lot of emphasis home court in the playoffs and wins have been far more important in from 07-now than they were during the 2006 season. Do you really think the Knicks front office cares if they make the playoffs this season? They've flushed their entire franchise for this summer, and are playing for next season. If you're really a talent worthy of the NBA, you SHOULD be able to be able to get a spot as a role player in that system.
But a role player for a contender and a role player for a team that's tanking are far different things.
I'm not saying that Walker, Giddens or anyone else is going to be a superstar, but the logic that playing a rookie or younger player will cost this team victories is terribly flawed. If integrating a player to play five or 10 minutes a game will cost this team victories, then it's not a very good team. The more a player plays, the more they'll develop. If you sit them on the bench, and then ask them to come in and play, they're going to be incredibly rusty and out of place.
I don't think anybody has said certain players should be starting or getting starter minutes, but to give guys spot minutes here or there is not going to result in losses.
But, the reality is we won't have to have this conversation again until next season when whatever rookies we have are on the bench and people are wondering why they're not playing.
Glad to see Bill Walker play solid with his minutes. There is NO REASON why he couldn 't have done that for the Celtics. Absolutely none, way to give a guy a chance Doc. And dont give me excuses people. I ve seen way too much TA, & Scal this way; we know what they are; i bet $$$$ once walker figures out how to stop fouling , he'll have a better career than both those 2
Honestly, if he couldn't get any minutes in NY then I wouldn't see him having much a career. The fact that he's getting some minutes on a Knicks team that is playing for next season is not necessarily a reflection that the C's were holding him back.
But if he played on our 2006 team, everyone around here would be saying he had a future. It's a double standard.
the 06/07 squad was a losing team - we all loved that team no matter what, but they weren't winning anything... If a player is really NBA caliber, he should be able to crack the rotation on a crappy team with relative ease, there's not much competition for your spot. Walker (and Giddens) both had the "misfortune" on being part of a veteran, championship roster.
Yea, its a bummer that Doc doesn't trust the younger players more. But there's a lot of emphasis home court in the playoffs and wins have been far more important in from 07-now than they were during the 2006 season. Do you really think the Knicks front office cares if they make the playoffs this season? They've flushed their entire franchise for this summer, and are playing for next season. If you're really a talent worthy of the NBA, you SHOULD be able to be able to get a spot as a role player in that system.
But a role player for a contender and a role player for a team that's tanking are far different things.
I'm not saying that Walker, Giddens or anyone else is going to be a superstar, but the logic that playing a rookie or younger player will cost this team victories is terribly flawed. If integrating a player to play five or 10 minutes a game will cost this team victories, then it's not a very good team. The more a player plays, the more they'll develop. If you sit them on the bench, and then ask them to come in and play, they're going to be incredibly rusty and out of place.
I don't think anybody has said certain players should be starting or getting starter minutes, but to give guys spot minutes here or there is not going to result in losses.
But, the reality is we won't have to have this conversation again until next season when whatever rookies we have are on the bench and people are wondering why they're not playing.
I think you completely miss my point - its not risking the win, so much as different teams have different goals so that player needs to exhibit different qualities to earn PT.
But its easy to say that Walker has potential because we see him dunk a few times in games every once in a blue moon... The coaching staff who saw him everyday in practice clearly don't know anything about him.
I sat this one out due to errands and getting ready to move cross country to a city where NBA games used to be played up until 2 seasons ago.
typical rigged game. team who gets all the calls in the 4th almost always wins. cavs getting away with illegal defense and we're getting called for bogus touch fouls.