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Title: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 04, 2011, 04:32:38 PM

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Philadelphia 76ers (40-37) at Boston Celtics (53-23)
Tuesday, April 5
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #77 – Home Game #39
TV:  CSN-NE,  TCN-P, NBA-LP 758
Radio:  WEEI, WIP
TD Garden
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Probable Starters
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PG: Rajon Rondo..................................................SG Ray Allen
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C:  Jermaine O'Neal
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SF:  Paul Pierce ................................. ............PF Kevin Garnett

Celtics Reserves
Glen Davis
Delonte West
Jeff Green
Carlos Arroyo
Von Wafer
Troy Murphy
Nenad Krstic  
Avery Bradley
Sasha Pavlovic

Injuries
Shaquille O'Neal (calf) out

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Probable Starters
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PG: Jrue Holiday ......................................................SF:  Jodie Meeks
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C:  Spencer Hawes
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SF:  Andre Iguodala .................................................. PF:  Elton Brand

Sixers Bench
Thaddeus Young
Andres Nocioni
Marreese Speights
Tony Battie
Jason Kapono
Craig Brackins
Darius Songaila  
Evan Turner
Antonio Daniels

Injuries
Lou Williams (hamstring)  out
Andre Iguodala (knee)  probable  
Elton Brand (hand) probable

Team Connections
Tony Battie played for the Celtics from 1998‐2004
Jodie Meeks and Rajon Rondo are former Kentucky Wildcats
Jason Kapono and Jermaine O’Neal were teammates in Toronto during the 2008‐09 season
Jermaine O’Neal and Sixers Assistant Coach Michael Curry were teammates in Indiana during the 2004‐05 season
Jermaine O’Neal and Sixers Assistant Coach Aaron McKie were teammates in Portland during the 1996‐97 season
Shaquille O’Neal and Jason Kapono were teammates in Miami from 2005‐07
Ray Allen was teammates with Sixers Assistant Coach Michael Curry in Milwaukee from 1997‐99
Von Wafer and Elton Brand were teammates on the Clippers during the 2006‐07 season.

Game Notes
This is the 4th and final meeting between these two division rivals. The Celtics won 2 of the first 3 games with the Sixers winning the last one.  All three games were close with the Celtics notching a 1 point win and a 4 point win and the Sixers winning by 3.   7 of the last 9 games between these two teams have all been decided by 4 points or less.  

If the playoffs were to begin today, the Celtics and Sixers would be matched up as first round opponents.  The Sixers are in 6th place, 4 games behind Atlanta and just 1.5 games ahead of New York.  The Celtics are in 3rd place, 3 games behind Chicago for the top seed and .5 game behind Miami for the second spot.  The Celtics are 5.5 games ahead of the Magic who are the 4th seed.  

The Celtics have had injuries plaguing them all season while the Sixers have been fairly healthy with only 7 players missing a total of 40 games this season due to injury, illness, suspension, etc.  Compare that with 247 games missed by Celtics players this season.  The Sixers have had the same starting 5 for each meeting this season while this will be the 4th different starting lineup for the Celtics vs the Sixers.  

The Sixers come into this game slightly banged up with Andre Iguodala playing through a knee injury that has slowed him somewhat, but he is expected to play in this game.  The Sixers 6th man strained his hamstring in Saturday's loss to the Bucks and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. To replace Williams the Sixers will sign 36 year old Antonio Daniels to a 10 day contract.  Daniels averaged 14.5 points and 8.6 assists with the Texas Legends of the NBDL this season. He is expected to join the team on Tuesday morning.    The Celtics expect to get both Nenad Krstic and Troy Murphy back for this game but will once again be without Shaquille O'Neal.    

The Sixers are just 15-25 on the road but they have also won 10 of their last 17 on the road and would love to finish up their road games with a win. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games.   The Celtics are 30-8 at home and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.  Since this is a possible first round opponent, the Celtics must keep their focus in this game in order to avoid giving the Sixers a boost of confidence going into the playoffs.  

Key Matchups  
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Paul Pierce vs Andre Iguodala
Iguodala has been slowed recently with a sore knee.  He is expected to play but it has affected his level of play.  He has shot just 37% from the field over the last 3 games.  Pierce should take advantage of this and be aggressive.  

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Kevin Garnett vs Elton Brand  
Brand has been playing well and has scored over 20 points in his last two games. Brand is averaging team-highs of 14.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.25 blocks.    KG has also been playing well and this should be a very good matchup to watch.  

Honorable Mention
Ray Allen vs Jodie Meeks
Ray will need to stay on Meeks defensively as Meeks has hit a team high 133 three pointers this season and is one of 5 players (including Ray Allen) who ranks in the top 15 in both three pointers made and 3 point percentage.    With better ball movement in the last game, Ray showed evidence of snapping out of his recent slump.  It would be nice to see Ray have a big game in this one.  

Keys to the Game
Defense - The Celtics must concentrate on defense and keep the Sixers out of the paint as well as guarding them tightly on the perimeter.  If the Celtics give the Sixers the outside shots, chances are they will make them.  
  
Rebound - In their first meeting, the Sixers are a good rebounding team.      The Celtics must put out effort on the boards and that effort will translate into other areas as well.  They have to box out and crash the boards to keep the Sixers from scoring second chance points.  

Focus - The Celtics must come into the game focused and not let up until the final buzzer.  If the season ended right now, this would be the first round matchup in the East.  The Celtics have to be focused on sending a message in this game and not allow the Sixers to enter the playoffs with confidence that they can beat the Celtics.  

Team Play
The Celtics got back to playing more as a team against the Pistons.  The passing was much better and the team moved the ball and found the open man.  Not surprisingly, Ray got more shots and hit them.  They Celtics must continue to play as a team on both ends of the court, but especially on the offensive end.  

Bench Play
Doc is trying to settle his rotation for the playoffs and at the same time keep the minutes down for the starters.  The Celtics need their bench to produce when they are on the court.  The Sixers bench ranks 3rd in the league with 39.6 points per game.  The Celtics reserves must respond with defense to try to limit the scoring of the Sixers bench along with providing enough offense of their own to give the Celtics starters rest.  

X-Factor
Message Game
The Celtics need to send a message to the Sixers, who may be their first round opponent.  It would not be a good idea to allow the Sixers to beat them and gain confidence going into the playoffs.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: P2 on April 04, 2011, 04:37:03 PM

First!

Finally we have all the bigs available, not counting Shaq! Now we have a rotation of KG/JO/Baby/Krstic/Murphy for the 4/5 positions. Very solid, I think!

Oh, and TP, was there some sort of trade with the Nets after the deadline I don't know of? Because Sasha Vujacic is NOT on our roster.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Tai on April 04, 2011, 04:39:43 PM

Great topic like always, FL. (TP) :)

Thankfully, Krstic is coming back Tuesday with Shaq having to miss a couple of more games. Maybe Murphy can come back and pitch in a couple of minutes.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: lovely_20 on April 04, 2011, 04:48:07 PM

TP FL. Go Celtics, and get well soon, Shaq!  ;)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Prof. Clutch on April 04, 2011, 04:51:26 PM

TP for the preview FL Celts fan.  Great job as you always do.

Should be an interesting game tomorrow since the last two contests between these two teams have been very competitive and it may be a precursor to the first round of the playoffs.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 04, 2011, 04:54:31 PM

Quote from: Prof. Clutch on April 04, 2011, 04:51:26 PM

TP for the preview FL Celts fan.  Great job as you always do.

+1

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: LB3533 on April 04, 2011, 04:57:29 PM

I don't like the Sixers, they play way over their heads.

Teams like these do not impress me.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 04, 2011, 05:03:32 PM

Quote from: P2 on April 04, 2011, 04:37:03 PM

First!

Finally we have all the bigs available, not counting Shaq! Now we have a rotation of KG/JO/Baby/Krstic/Murphy for the 4/5 positions. Very solid, I think!

Oh, and TP, was there some sort of trade with the Nets after the deadline I don't know of? Because Sasha Vujacic is NOT on our roster.

  ARG!!!  How could I make that mistake.  I really can't stand Sasha Vujabrick.  I fixed it and if it was possible I'd say take back a few TP's for that mistake. 

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: thirstyboots18 on April 04, 2011, 06:57:02 PM

Great job as always, FL.  TP.   

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 04, 2011, 07:30:02 PM

need to send a message to our potential first round playoff opponent

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 05, 2011, 11:24:44 AM

Official Report
Ed Malloy has officiated over 230+ regular season games. Controversy between Malloy and Doc Rivers goes way back. In 2003, when Doc was with Orlando, Malloy called a technical foul on Andrew DeClercq for staring. Doc called it one of the worst calls he ever saw (boy has he seen a lot worse since then!)and he said that he felt that Malloy had been intimidated all night. Fast forward to the Celtics game in Utah this season when Malloy, no longer intimidated, called 2 quick technicals on Doc and ejected him. Here is Doc's version of those calls.

    “I just told Ed [Malloy], please keep officiating the game,” said Rivers. “That’s all I said. I thought the play before [the technical] was a clear travel in front of him. So I just said, ‘Hey Ed, it’d be nice if you’d keep officiating throughout.’ He gave me a tech. Then I said, ‘That’s the best call you’ve made all night.’ Usually, it’s nice to earn them, but [Monday's technicals were] another bad call.”

Malloy was also on the crew that officiated game 1 of the Miami series in last year's playoffs where 5 technicals were called and Kevin Garnett was ejected. The Celtics are 5-1 this season and 8-2 in their last 10 games with Malloy as an official. He was terrible in the Golden State game where the Warriors had taken 26 free throws to 6 for the Celtic with about 8 minutes left in the game. The final numbers were 28-11 after several intentional fouls gave the Celtics a few more free throws. The Sixers are 1-3 this season and 3-7 in their last 10 games with Malloy. His home W/L record is 39-28.

Matt Boland
Boland started his official career in the NBA 7 years ago. Boland has gathered officiating experience in the CBA (7 years), the WNBA (5 years), the NBDL (2 years), collegiate level (5 years) and high school level (12 years). Boland, along with Scott Foster, was questioned by the FBI in regard to the Tim Donaghy case after it was found that Donaghy often phoned Boland on game days. Both Boland and Foster were cleared of involvement in that betting scandal. The Celtics are 3-2 this season with Boland. 2 were well officiated and 3 were not. Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games with Boland. His home W/L record is 37-28.

Brian Forte
This is Forte's third year in the league. He spent several years as a college ref before coming to the NBA. Forte was the object of Tommy's wrath in the classic rant that follows (the T was later rescinded. The officiating in that game was bad both ways. The free throws were fairly even in all 3 games he called.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo5qzOrdPvY&feature=player_embedded
The Celtics are 2-1 this season with Forte on the court and 8-2 over their last 10 games. The Sixers are 1-3 this season and 3-7 over their last 10 games with Forte. His home W/L record this season is 33-19.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ACF on April 05, 2011, 11:41:58 AM

Quote from: thirstyboots18 on April 04, 2011, 06:57:02 PM

Great job as always, FL.  TP.   

Go Celts!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: j804 on April 05, 2011, 11:48:55 AM

^That is BOGUS!!!!!!!!!

rofl

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 05, 2011, 12:41:46 PM

Just read a report from the NY Times that Brand is playing with a fracture in his hand..

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/sports/basketball/06nba.html?_r=1&ref=sports (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/sports/basketball/06nba.html?_r=1&ref=sports)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 05, 2011, 01:31:58 PM

Celtics should win this game handily, much like the SA game.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Drucci on April 05, 2011, 05:44:28 PM

Feeling very good about this one, and I would feel the same about a playoffs series against Philly.

TP FL and let's go Cetics, looking forward for JO's progress, and Krstic/Murphy's returns.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 06:02:54 PM

boston needs to send a message to phily tonight

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: makaveli on April 05, 2011, 06:25:45 PM

Playoff face - ON
Let's go!!!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 05, 2011, 06:37:54 PM

Quote from: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 06:02:54 PM

boston needs to send a message to phily tonight

^This

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Daddiorick on April 05, 2011, 07:36:48 PM

Anyone know where I can watch this game on the internet? Stuck in Colorado... every game on the TV but this one. :-(

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: throwedoff on April 05, 2011, 07:41:55 PM

I'ma have to be all up in here tonight cuz I can't watch sixers games on League pass smh

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: makaveli on April 05, 2011, 07:50:50 PM

Why is Rondo back to shooting from his shoulder?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 07:52:09 PM

This defense stinks!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 07:52:57 PM

what it kill boston to play a little defense?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 05, 2011, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 07:52:09 PM

This defense stinks!

Mainly Rondo so far......getting killed by Holliday

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 07:55:08 PM

another welcome mat in the paint

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 07:58:19 PM

Krstic 4 pts right off the bat. Nice

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 07:58:59 PM

Looks like Krstic is getting some of his confidence back.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 05, 2011, 07:59:30 PM

Quote from: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 07:58:19 PM

Krstic 4 pts right off the bat. Nice

He played good D on Hawes that last possession too

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:04:53 PM

Looks like Good Krstic came back from the injury. 

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: MPNO1 on April 05, 2011, 08:05:06 PM

Glen Davis has got to stop shooting.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 05, 2011, 08:05:37 PM

I don't know about ya'll, but I hate hearing Greg Dickerson do sideline reports. Always feel he's gonna break the news of a certain injury lol

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:06:04 PM

Quote from: MPNO1 on April 05, 2011, 08:05:06 PM

Glen Davis has got to stop shooting.

Even at the buzzer?  Not his fault Rondo threw it to him.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 08:06:25 PM

That line up has no Jump shooters....not pretty

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: j804 on April 05, 2011, 08:06:44 PM

Rondo has got to look for Green more and Davis less this is ridiculous

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 05, 2011, 08:06:47 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 07:58:59 PM

Looks like Krstic is getting some of his confidence back.

But on the defensive end he's useless

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 05, 2011, 08:07:31 PM

Quote from: j804 on April 05, 2011, 08:06:44 PM

Rondo has got to look for Green more and Davis less this is ridiculous

Yeah. Last two possessions were just awful

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:11:24 PM

It's too early to say it makes a real difference, but I much prefer Krstic on the 2nd unit.  Better rebounding, another scoring option, and won't be guarding the top guys as much.  And it means we have at least 1 O'Neal dressed which is nice.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:12:02 PM

man, Davis and Krstic are so bad on defense.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:12:20 PM

Do his teammates even know that green is on the floor? He never gets a pass. It really is weird.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 08:12:47 PM

Defense has got to pick it up

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: aporel#18 on April 05, 2011, 08:13:37 PM

the bench not playing bad at all...

Defense is not perfect yet, they'll finally get it.

Go Celtics!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:13:51 PM

When was the last time Glen Davis blocked a shot on defense?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 05, 2011, 08:14:32 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:12:20 PM

Do his teammates even know that green is on the floor? He never gets a pass. It really is weird.

It is kinda odd how little he is being incorporated into the offense.  The guy has game.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:15:31 PM

Green doesn't even try to rebound

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:15:34 PM

Hopefully we don't see the BBD / Green front court too much in the playoffs.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:15:48 PM

Quote from: LarBrd33 on April 05, 2011, 08:14:32 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:12:20 PM

Do his teammates even know that green is on the floor? He never gets a pass. It really is weird.

It is kinda odd how little he is being incorporated into the offense.  The guy has game.

Yep. It peeves me off so much, especially with the way they look and get the ball to Davis. But they never get it to Green.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:15:57 PM

OH MY GOD THIS IS LINEUP IS A REBOUNDING AND DEFENSIVE NIGHTMARE.

Davis and Green? Are you kidding me??

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 05, 2011, 08:16:17 PM

Quote from: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:13:51 PM

When was the last time Glen Davis blocked a shot on defense?

When he plays D with KG is nice, when he's with Krstic things get complicated.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:17:36 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:15:34 PM

Hopefully we don't see the BBD / Green front court too much in the playoffs.

We really need JO/Shaq/KG on the court at all times.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:17:42 PM

I think Davis blocked a shot the last time green got a rebound

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:18:34 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:17:42 PM

I think Davis blocked a shot the last time green got a rebound

We get it dude, you don't like Jeff Green. Congrats.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:19:12 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:17:42 PM

I think Davis blocked a shot the last time green got a rebound

Earlier this quarter?  Not bad.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:19:33 PM

Do you guys remember back in 2008 when we had a healthy Kg and Perk combo, and how we would have a "points in the paint" and rebounding advantage every night? So that even if we were playing terribly we'd win games? *sigh* those were the days...

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:19:49 PM

Quote from: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:18:34 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:17:42 PM

I think Davis blocked a shot the last time green got a rebound

We get it dude, you don't like Jeff Green. Congrats.

I only want the guy to at least try for rebounds

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 08:20:32 PM

Sixers getting any shot they want. Really frustrating

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:23:01 PM

Nice aggressive play from Rondo tonight, and 4-4 from the line.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 05, 2011, 08:23:42 PM

Quote from: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:13:51 PM

When was the last time Glen Davis blocked a shot on defense?

Don't know the most recent, but this is the most memerable...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBxs4Q8hhzg

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: j804 on April 05, 2011, 08:23:55 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:17:36 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:15:34 PM

Hopefully we don't see the BBD / Green front court too much in the playoffs.

We really need JO/Shaq/KG on the court at all times.

It's true and sad which goes back to beating a dead horse why do the trade and ship Perk? Krstic defensively is just awful, and we ignore Green completely, Paul and Ray still play tons of minutes

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 08:24:24 PM

Ray Allen needs more looks

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:24:49 PM

Glen Davis is literally just watching out there on defense.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 08:27:09 PM

Just a little defense would be nice....

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:27:54 PM

Nothing is worse than watching the C's be up by only 2 after shooting 54.3%

Let's see some tough D guys

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Cman on April 05, 2011, 08:28:53 PM

Quote from: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:24:49 PM

Glen Davis is literally just watching out there on defense.

Maybe he'll get to watch from the bench for a while.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:28:56 PM

Doug Collins is not pleased.  Just gave lip-readers a little treat.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Cman on April 05, 2011, 08:29:35 PM

Quote from: Cman on April 05, 2011, 08:28:53 PM

Quote from: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 08:24:49 PM

Glen Davis is literally just watching out there on defense.

Maybe he'll get to watch from the bench for a while.

Ask and ye shall receive
 ;D

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:31:14 PM

This is why I'm not thrilled about seeing Philly in the 1st.  They play us very well when they run at us and play aggressive.  No way we'll lose to them, but our legs might suffer for it.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:32:59 PM

I think at some point Danny needs to speak to doc about his use of Green. Pierce has already played 20 minutes tonight  :o.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 05, 2011, 08:33:19 PM

Pierce fouled by KG!  ;D

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:33:27 PM

Conspiracy theory (which isn't relevant to anything going on on the floor right now):  BBD doesn't set good picks for Ray, because he wants the open shots for himself.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 05, 2011, 08:33:50 PM

Quote from: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:19:33 PM

Do you guys remember back in 2008 when we had a healthy Kg and Perk combo, and how we would have a "points in the paint" and rebounding advantage every night? So that even if we were playing terribly we'd win games? *sigh* those were the days...

Celtics can do that with any other big man playing alongside KG

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Adelaide Celt on April 05, 2011, 08:34:53 PM

A few baskets for JO tonight, nice to see.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:36:00 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:33:27 PM

Conspiracy theory (which isn't relevant to anything going on on the floor right now):  BBD doesn't set good picks for Ray, because he wants the open shots for himself.

Occam's Razor: it's probably just another thing that Davis sucks at.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:37:55 PM

On a positive note, the Sox are losing again

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 05, 2011, 08:38:19 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:33:27 PM

Conspiracy theory (which isn't relevant to anything going on on the floor right now):  BBD doesn't set good picks for Ray, because he wants the open shots for himself.

I normally support Big Baby, but you are totally right on this one. I do the same thing when I'm playing at the park. When i'm hot and score alot of baskets in a row, then I stand in one place waiting to get the ball back lol  ;D

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Cman on April 05, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Okay, up 4 at the half.
I'll take it, but I'd love to see Green more involved, Ray Allen more involved, PP less involved (to keep minutes down/ legs fresh) and BBD less involved (so Green can develop a bit more).

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 08:39:06 PM

Quote from: ballin on April 05, 2011, 08:36:00 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:33:27 PM

Conspiracy theory (which isn't relevant to anything going on on the floor right now):  BBD doesn't set good picks for Ray, because he wants the open shots for himself.

Occam's Razor: it's probably just another thing that Davis sucks at.

Hanlon's Razor:  Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by incompetence.    :)


Hey, we've got the lead!  Our defense has been pretty shoddy but our offense has been good too.  Nice to see Rondo attacking and most importantly making FTs.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Mr October on April 05, 2011, 08:40:15 PM

I'm really happy with what I am seeing out of Jermaine O'Neal tonight, and lately in general. He's playing smart, and gives the C's a nice big body out there.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: makaveli on April 05, 2011, 08:41:02 PM

Paul Pierce is soooo underrated, IMO best player in the world(if basketball were a 1 on 1 game, then no)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Adelaide Celt on April 05, 2011, 08:43:00 PM

Pavlovic active over Wafer? Not that it matters too much I guess.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:43:30 PM

Jermaine playing really well. You all know I am not a big fan of green, but why is he only playing 6 minutes in the half with pierce at 21. I just don't get it.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dtrader on April 05, 2011, 08:43:43 PM

Rondos playing great, and JO and Krystic both look good as well.

If we can keep Hawes that quiet in the second half as well, I dont see how they beat us.

On a sidenote...the lou williams injury could end up as a blessing in disguise for philly if it gives Turner more chance to develop...I think he could be really good if given time.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: BballTim on April 05, 2011, 08:43:57 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:33:27 PM

Conspiracy theory (which isn't relevant to anything going on on the floor right now):  BBD doesn't set good picks for Ray, because he wants the open shots for himself.

  Haha. I was thinking the exact same thing.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:43:30 PM

Jermaine playing really well. You all know I am not a big fan of green, but why is he only playing 6 minutes in the half with pierce at 21. I just don't get it.

Jermaine needs to eat up more of Davis's minutes if he's able.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: European NBA fan on April 05, 2011, 08:46:31 PM

Quote from: Adelaide Celt on April 05, 2011, 08:43:00 PM

Pavlovic active over Wafer? Not that it matters too much I guess.

That was for defense only.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Mr October on April 05, 2011, 08:46:32 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:43:30 PM

Jermaine playing really well. You all know I am not a big fan of green, but why is he only playing 6 minutes in the half with pierce at 21. I just don't get it.

Jermaine needs to eat up more of Davis's minutes if he's able.

All in good time. Just keep ramping up. Bit by bit.

By I agree with the sentiment. The Closer the C's can get Davis into the 15-20 mpg slot the better. Just big energy in bursts.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: European NBA fan on April 05, 2011, 08:49:22 PM

Quote from: Mr October on April 05, 2011, 08:46:32 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:43:30 PM

Jermaine playing really well. You all know I am not a big fan of green, but why is he only playing 6 minutes in the half with pierce at 21. I just don't get it.

Jermaine needs to eat up more of Davis's minutes if he's able.

All in good time. Just keep ramping up. Bit by bit.

By I agree with the sentiment. The Closer the C's can get Davis into the 15-20 mpg slot the better. Just big energy in bursts.

Agreed. As long as he don't start questioning his role, we'll be very good with BBD playing energy basketball of the bench.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:50:36 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:43:30 PM

Jermaine playing really well. You all know I am not a big fan of green, but why is he only playing 6 minutes in the half with pierce at 21. I just don't get it.

Jermaine needs to eat up more of Davis's minutes if he's able.

I pity Jermaine if he's getting in any sort of eating contest with Baby. ;)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Mr October on April 05, 2011, 08:50:43 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:32:59 PM

I think at some point Danny needs to speak to doc about his use of Green. Pierce has already played 20 minutes tonight  :o.

Yeah Green needs more time out there. He could have used some of Pierce and Davis's minutes. The C's are gonna need him against the other big time wings in the playoffs.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 08:51:44 PM

No complaints on offense.....but 10 minutes of good defense and this one is over

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:56:39 PM

We're finally seeing the JO that Danny envisioned when he signed him.  He looks good and energetic out there.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 05, 2011, 08:56:50 PM

If Jermaine would just lose the smile and learn to scowl...

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:57:02 PM

Nice start to the half. Put this one away early.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: aporel#18 on April 05, 2011, 08:57:26 PM

Quote from: Roy H. on April 05, 2011, 08:50:36 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 08:43:30 PM

Jermaine playing really well. You all know I am not a big fan of green, but why is he only playing 6 minutes in the half with pierce at 21. I just don't get it.

Jermaine needs to eat up more of Davis's minutes if he's able.

I pity Jermaine if he's getting in any sort of eating contest with Baby. ;)

I'm afraid Baby would eat him alive...

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: aporel#18 on April 05, 2011, 09:00:29 PM

Quote from: Neurotic Guy on April 05, 2011, 08:56:50 PM

If Jermaine would just lose the smile and learn to scowl...

seems a genuine smile to me... I have no problem with people smiling. It's faux smiling what bothers me, but I guess if Dwight played for the Celtics we wouldn't have a problem with that.

Nice way to start the half.

Go Celtics!!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:02:11 PM

Celts defense is smothering

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:04:13 PM

Jermaine O'Neil tonight=most encouraging sign I've seen for months.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:05:14 PM

KG is playing real well tonight on both sides of the floor.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 05, 2011, 09:05:39 PM

D is looking good -- but in typical form, C's are loose with a lead.  They get sloppy and cocky when they are up double digits.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 05, 2011, 09:07:10 PM

And just like that, a lead that could have been put out of reach is now under ten again and the Sixers have life when they shouldn't.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:07:39 PM

Quote from: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:04:13 PM

Jermaine O'Neil tonight=most encouraging sign I've seen for months.

This

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 09:08:58 PM

Davis comes in and the Sixers all of a sudden make a run.

Not surprising.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 05, 2011, 09:09:45 PM

Is Pierce going to sit tonight?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:09:54 PM

This is a bad, bad front court

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 09:11:01 PM

What the hell happened to the Glen Davis of the last two years? Because the terrible one we have now is a completely different player.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: PosImpos on April 05, 2011, 09:11:05 PM

Is there any playoff team seeded higher than 7 more talented at giving up leads than the Celtics?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 05, 2011, 09:11:28 PM

Quote from: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 09:08:58 PM

Davis comes in and the Sixers all of a sudden make a run.

Not surprising.

C's stopped once they were up 13.  Team effort, not Baby.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:11:52 PM

Davis and krstic should never play together

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: aporel#18 on April 05, 2011, 09:12:07 PM

Celtics fall in love with their superiority against opponent, and suddenly they stop playing with urgency. Doc should order some focus, but we will be ok come playoff time, where every win counts.

Go Celtics!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 09:12:15 PM

well this looks a lot like the bobcats game...and the hawks game...and any other loss they have had the last month....get up big and let a sorry team come right back. just mentally weak

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: JHTruth on April 05, 2011, 09:12:25 PM

Baby comes in, lead dwindles..

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ballin on April 05, 2011, 09:12:27 PM

JO + KG = pretty sick. (I'm still not sold on JO, but he's certainly playing well tonight)

Davis + Krstic = goodbye, 10 point lead.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: jdz101 on April 05, 2011, 09:13:43 PM

I've gotta criticise the coaching there.

Taking JO and KG out of the game when we were rolling was silly. It wasn't like it was a super high energy contest.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 09:14:11 PM

davis is a black hole on both ends

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:14:20 PM

Pierce playing the whole game. Thought that is why they got green

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 05, 2011, 09:15:29 PM

Oh look, Baby comes out lead goes back up to 10.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 09:15:52 PM

what is baby's plus minus tonight?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Jon on April 05, 2011, 09:16:25 PM

A bit late, but I can't believe that Doc took out JO 4 minutes into the quarter.  He was active offensively, blocked a shot, and altered a couple more.  Then he puts in 6-6 BBD for no apparent reason.  All of the sudden the defense falls apart.  

Horrible, horrible, decision.  I can't wait until BBD is playing 15 mpg exclusively at the 4.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:16:53 PM

ZERO post ups for Green tonight.  Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:16:58 PM

Doc being stubborn playing baby too many minutes not good. Maybe he is learning a lesson tonight

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: celticinorlando on April 05, 2011, 09:18:31 PM

come on and pull away...ugh

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Who on April 05, 2011, 09:18:43 PM

I don't like that BBD vs T.Young matchup.

That should have been Jeff Green out there or they should have stayed big with Jermaine/Krstic alongside Garnett with KG checking Young.

Glen Davis isn't that useful a matchup against Brand either. Celtics need to keep KG or Jermaine on Brand as much as possible. Krstic is better matchup against Hawes.

BBD shouldn't be playing much against this team. Speights or Battie would be okay matchups. BBD's playing time should be linked to them.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:20:12 PM

Pierce has played 33 minutes  :o. Green only 10

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Jon on April 05, 2011, 09:20:28 PM

There is no reason JO should only have played 12 minutes at this point.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:22:16 PM

Great game for Rondo

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:24:26 PM

Baby gets worse each game

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ejk3489 on April 05, 2011, 09:25:37 PM

Nice alley oop!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dtrader on April 05, 2011, 09:26:50 PM

Anytime green is put in, West should be subbed in as well. They seem to feed off each other, and elevate their games when they play together.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: aporel#18 on April 05, 2011, 09:27:33 PM

Nice effort, Baby. You are able to to that for 20 minutes. Do it!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: tgreanier on April 05, 2011, 09:28:04 PM

Here is a recipe for stress:

Red Sox game on my TV
Celtics game on my laptop.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:28:13 PM

Green a rebounding machine. 3 this quarter!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:28:39 PM

Green has quietly played pretty well the last couple of games.  His defense has actually been pretty good.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Who on April 05, 2011, 09:28:49 PM

Quote from: dtrader on April 05, 2011, 09:26:50 PM

Anytime green is put in, West should be subbed in as well. They seem to feed off each other, and elevate their games when they play together.

Played together in Seattle. They must know each other's games fairly well.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 09:29:31 PM

Quote from: Who on April 05, 2011, 09:28:49 PM

Quote from: dtrader on April 05, 2011, 09:26:50 PM

Anytime green is put in, West should be subbed in as well. They seem to feed off each other, and elevate their games when they play together.

Played together in Seattle. They must know each other's games fairly well.

Good point I hadn't thought of that.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Who on April 05, 2011, 09:30:05 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:24:26 PM

Baby gets worse each game

BBD looks burnt out to me. Doc needs to get him some rest.

Let him get ready for the playoffs because they will need Davis down the road.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 09:30:13 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:28:13 PM

Green a rebounding machine. 3 this quarter!

His effort has been there all game, making a real effort to box out when he hasn't gotten the board.

If he can keep this level of effort up he should get his rebounding back up.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 09:30:21 PM

Quote from: Jon on April 05, 2011, 09:16:25 PM

A bit late, but I can't believe that Doc took out JO 4 minutes into the quarter.  He was active offensively, blocked a shot, and altered a couple more.  Then he puts in 6-6 BBD for no apparent reason.  All of the sudden the defense falls apart.  

Very late, but it wouldn't surprise me if Doc was spooked by what happened to Shaq and is deliberately treating JO with kid gloves.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Casperian on April 05, 2011, 09:30:55 PM

Steal by Baby, assist by Baby, basket by Baby

But where´s the fun in pointing out when he does something right, huh?

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:31:21 PM

Quote from: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:28:39 PM

Green has quietly played pretty well the last couple of games.  His defense has actually been pretty good.

He has been okay. Shooting 1-6 tonight.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 09:33:14 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:31:21 PM

Quote from: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:28:39 PM

Green has quietly played pretty well the last couple of games.  His defense has actually been pretty good.

He has been okay. Shooting 1-6 tonight.

The one make was nice dunk off the oop.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:34:00 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:31:21 PM

Quote from: dysgenic on April 05, 2011, 09:28:39 PM

Green has quietly played pretty well the last couple of games.  His defense has actually been pretty good.

He has been okay. Shooting 1-6 tonight.

I like the way he is playing even if the shots aren't falling.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Jon on April 05, 2011, 09:34:05 PM

Baby on the block with 3 guys on him, wide open West and Allen on the perimeter...Baby jacks it up and misses.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 09:34:48 PM

That is just a smooth move by Delonte.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Jon on April 05, 2011, 09:36:29 PM

Quote from: Casperian on April 05, 2011, 09:30:55 PM

Steal by Baby, assist by Baby, basket by Baby

But where´s the fun in pointing out when he does something right, huh?

The biggest problem isn't his fault, it's Doc's and it's twofold: he needs to play exclusively at the 4 (even if it dramatically cuts his minutes down) and we need to run fewer plays for him when there are better options out there.  

I'm all for him shooting open jumpers, but he doesn't need to try to post up bigger players when guys like Jeff Green and Delonte West have better matchups.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:36:36 PM

Delonte and Shaq being healthy are the two keys to having a shot at 18

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Mike-Dub on April 05, 2011, 09:38:56 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:36:36 PM

Delonte and Shaq being healthy are the two keys to having a shot at 18

I'm guessing Delonte's looked pretty good this second half?

My league pass broadband stopped working for the second half.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Jon on April 05, 2011, 09:39:20 PM

I usually like Baby; however, tonight is horrible.  I can't believe Doc has felt the need to not play JO at all and has played BBD since the 8 minute mark of the 3rd quarter.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: dtrader on April 05, 2011, 09:40:13 PM

If I was Doc I'd sub Paul right back out after that shot, and not put him back unless the lead dropped to 8.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:41:06 PM

I hope jermaine only playing 12 minutes isn't a sign his knee is acting up

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 09:41:12 PM

Quote from: dtrader on April 05, 2011, 09:40:13 PM

If I was Doc I'd sub Paul right back out after that shot, and not put him back unless the lead dropped to 8.

 8)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 05, 2011, 09:41:18 PM

Seeing the Celtics take care of business against a team that always gives them problems like Philly for a change is so refreshing.  I should be banned for thinking happy thoughts like this

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: jaser on April 05, 2011, 09:41:44 PM

STATEMENT MADE!  ;)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:42:36 PM

Quote from: houseonfire09 on April 05, 2011, 09:41:18 PM

Seeing the Celtics take care of business against a team that always gives them problems like Philly for a change is so refreshing.  I should be banned for thinking happy thoughts like this

+1

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: tbcf on April 05, 2011, 09:43:13 PM

I REALLY like Delonte West and what he does.

Also, he gives Rondo adequate rest and when Rondo comes back in, he's great too.

I don't feel insecure when Delonte's on the floor. (I used to dread seeing Nate coming into the game haha)

AND Jeff Green's really working himself tonight huh!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: CelticSooner on April 05, 2011, 09:46:27 PM

Nice win tonight.  :)

TP's all around.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: ejk3489 on April 05, 2011, 09:47:01 PM

Really nice win, we looked good on both sides of the floor...especially on offense.

I know we keep saying it, and it may never happen, but this team is going to be scary at full strength.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 09:49:58 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:41:06 PM

I hope jermaine only playing 12 minutes isn't a sign his knee is acting up

Krstic played the same minutes. I think its just them responding to Philly's smaller line ups and not wanting either to get too many minutes.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 09:50:14 PM

Some rough patches, but a really nice game all around.  Especially good to see some bench contributions from Delonte, Krstic and Green.  Until we know what we can get from Shaq that and Baby are our playoff bench rotation.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 09:51:19 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 09:49:58 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:41:06 PM

I hope jermaine only playing 12 minutes isn't a sign his knee is acting up

Krstic played the same minutes. I think its just them responding to Philly's smaller line ups and not wanting either to get too many minutes.

Yeah, I think Doc is going to look for more minutes from JO against Miami and Chicago, so he's looking to rest him now.  And the Shaq injury has to make him leery of pushing him.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: mc34 on April 05, 2011, 09:55:21 PM

Man. I love Delonte and what he brings to this team.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 05, 2011, 09:57:38 PM

Quote from: Rondo9dunx on April 05, 2011, 01:31:58 PM

Celtics should win this game handily, much like the SA game.

i love being right

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: radiohead on April 05, 2011, 10:00:14 PM

Finally a good old blowout win! Rondo is certainly back. It was nice to see Nenad moving well, same with JO. I still think Ray has to get more looks though. But overall a good impressive win against a legit playoff team. The game against the bulls should be fun! Congrats to all at CB!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: European NBA fan on April 05, 2011, 10:02:54 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 05, 2011, 09:49:58 PM

Quote from: vinnie on April 05, 2011, 09:41:06 PM

I hope jermaine only playing 12 minutes isn't a sign his knee is acting up

Krstic played the same minutes. I think its just them responding to Philly's smaller line ups and not wanting either to get too many minutes.

This. The 76'ers started a run-and-gun offense which would have drained JO and KG if they had to play it for a long stretch. When the C's managed to get the speed down, JO wasn't really needed, since Krstic was doing a nice job.

Nice to see Ray get some good catch-and-shoot's in the fourth quarter.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 05, 2011, 10:06:00 PM

Perk and Nene getting into it in Denver...makes me a little nostalgic.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Yvette on April 05, 2011, 10:07:43 PM

I can sleep better again tonight....

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Dunn on April 05, 2011, 10:11:35 PM

This game had more to do with coaching and options. Doc played the second half perfectly O'neal was great to start second half. Baby came in and score went down to four, Doc subbed in Krstic instead of watching his team continue to struggle. That is not his usual strategy. Hopefully, he just follows that script.  

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: birdwatcher on April 05, 2011, 10:35:41 PM

Just got back from the game--the fans were really in to it again, which was nice. Good to have a look at what our playoff rotation will be, and nice to see it click.  Good win, good statement, hopefully we can build from here on out.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: jdz101 on April 05, 2011, 10:48:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qoSXxWHV7Q

:D

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: bello_man09 on April 05, 2011, 11:16:36 PM

just got back from the gym...glad to know we took care of business...

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on April 05, 2011, 11:25:14 PM

Excellent job tonight. Great play from starters and from the bench. JO continues to impress, and Curly fared well in his return. Green closed the game in strong fashion, which was nice to see, as was Rondo's aggressiveness. Keep it up, fellas.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 02:06:24 AM

Watching the 2AM replay on CSNNE, (for the first time), this should be a good one ... KG with a nice start!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 02:28:58 AM

Krstic looking very good tonight ... I'm surprised, as he said he didn't expect to be 100% for the rest of the season.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 02:32:08 AM

Wow ... what a sweet, strong move to the hoop and reverse dunk by Thaddeus Young ... man, that kid is so athletic!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 02:40:23 AM

Daniels travels all the time ... he does that little thing that LeBaby calls his "crab dribble".

Very sweet block by Pierce, and such a smart play at the other end ... talk about b-ball IQ, Paul's is very high, and he sees the floor instinctively ... Rondo has that same innate talent to read the floor ... love it.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 02:59:06 AM

Nice first half ... but Philly shooting a high percentage right now. I assume it changes a bit in the second half. ;)

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:07:48 AM

Nine-zip Boston run to start the second half ... sweet! I don't think Ray gets enough credit for his baseline moves, ability to attack the hoop, or his defense at times ... the guy is so much more than just a great shooter.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:13:04 AM

Philly looking like the Celts did Sunday as far as turnovers go ... and they've yet to score with almost six minutes gone.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:32:14 AM

Sweet ally-oop to Green ... wow!!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:34:42 AM

Celtics forcing a ton of turnovers tonight ... really love to see this intense defense again ... back to basics, (still too many turnovers by us, though).

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:47:10 AM

They don't seem to be running as many plays for Ray lately ... not just tonight, (hopefully nothing to worry about). Really nice second half overall by the team.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:52:21 AM

Rondo with a double-double, and some garbage minutes for the deep bench now ... nice game for Jeff, too.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 03:54:12 AM

I'm personally glad that Doug Collins went back to coaching ... a lot of basketball knowledge that was being wasted as an announcer, IMO.

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Bahku on April 06, 2011, 04:05:37 AM

Great game ... still quite a few turnovers, but we played defense extremely well, shared the ball, attacked the basket, and ran the fast-break well. Great to see Nenad back and doing well, and Jeff Green seems to be getting into a "groove" with this team. A lot of good signs tonight ... let's hope it continues.

Go Celtics!

Title: Re: Sixers (40-37) at Celtics (53-23) 4/5
Post by: Drucci on April 06, 2011, 04:21:59 AM

Just saw the game. Sloppy first half, less sloppy second one but still some big sloppy passes. Overall, a good game, we limited Philly's fastbreak opportunities and forced them into halcourt sets and we saw how that worked for them. That's why I'm hoping we play them in the first round. They are gritty and never back down, and they have a good coach but they have no creator and no real scorer (if Iggy is our main option... well good luck) and we just have too many options for them to defend well for 48 minutes.

Great games by everybody, Ray woke up late (didn't got a lot of touches either) but buried some key 3's to finish the Sixers and whatever run they had left. Plus, the Lakers loss was unexpected and sweet, now we have a real chance of getting HCA over them again.