ok. time to send a message. forget the last month and a half and just get further in the heat's heads with another win+1
is today the day we see some life out of boston? some spark? some digging in on defense and energy on offense? i hope so.
honestly i am hoping for win but really don't know what to expect from them today.
Am I the only one really nervous about this game? I honestly don't even know if I can watch it. Would love to just hop on the internet around 6pm and see great news.
Rondo averages 11.2 assists per game, not rebounds per game.
Rondo averages 11.2 assists per game, not rebounds per game.
Fixed it. After 80 game threads and the fact that I seem to be putting more effort into my game threads than the Celtics are putting into playing the games, I figure that a mistake here or there is understandable.
It's kind of crazy to think that a few weeks back this game would have been meaningless but that right now it will be huge to determine if Boston or Miami will get the #2 seed! Still a meaningless game in the sense that we've already won the series and that a win won't change much to Miami's hopes of beating us in the playoffs but I hope that the C's show up and (almost) secure the 2nd seed.Not meaningless in any sense at all, you had it right the first time.
TP FL and go Celtics!
Official Report
Dan Crawford
Dan Crawford has been a referee in the NBA since the 1984-85 season. Prior to the NBA, Crawford officiated in high school for 12 years, 8 years at the collegiate level (MVC and CCAC) and 4 years in the CBA. He has officiated 1,600+ regular season games, 190+ play-off games and 18 NBA Finals games. After one of the games in Chicago in round 1 in 2008, there was some controversy when he was seen leaving the arena with his family all decked out in Chicago Bulls gear. The Celtics are 5-0 this season and are 7-3 over their last 10 game with Crawford officiating. The Heat are 1-2 this season and 4-6 in their last 10 games with Crawford. Crawford is a homer ref with a home team W/L record of 49-18.
Tony Brothers
Tony Brothers started his NBA career 14 years ago. He has officiated 21 playoff games. Before landing in the NBA he acquired officiating experience in the CBA, college basketball and high school basketball in Virginia. There are several articles about what a terrible ref Brothers is and detailing his misdeeds. He has angered a lot of fans of just about every team because of bad calls, no calls, and one sided officiating. The Celtics are 4-1 this season and 6-4 in their last 10 games with Brothers on the court. The Heat are 3-2 this season and 6-4 with Brothers in their last 10. His home W/L record this season is 37-26.
Michael Smith
Michael Smith has officiated over 740+ regular season games and 10 playoff games. He worked 5 years in the CBA, 8 years at the college level and 10 years at the high school level before making it to the NBA. The Celtics are 2-3 with Smith this season. His last 3 games with the Celtics were all poorly officiated. In the Magic at Celtics on January 17, the Celtics won but the Magic took 13 more free throws than the Celtics and the officiating was terrible for both teams. In the last game he officiated, Golden State had a 26-6 free throw advantage with just over 8 minutes left and the Celtics ended with a 28-11 free throw deficit even after several intentional fouls to stop the clock. The officiating was terrible the whole game. Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games with Smith on the court. Smith is another homer ref with a home W/L is 42-19.
It'll be interesting to see if Miami has made any real progress since the last time these two sides met.Our level of play had fallen off though. I am nervous.
Judging from their other games ... it doesn't look like they have.
Unrelated note, the Magic are beating the hell out of Rose. Something we should have done.
Unrelated note, the Magic are beating the hell out of Rose. Something we should have done.
39 pts on 13 or 17 shooting (10 of 10 from the FT line) doesn't sound like a beatdown to me.
Unrelated note, the Magic are beating the hell out of Rose. Something we should have done.
39 pts on 13 or 17 shooting (10 of 10 from the FT line) doesn't sound like a beatdown to me.
He laid on the floor half injured three or four times grimacing in pain. They were extremely physical with him. A stat line doesn't show the physicality of a game
were are the Miami fans???? half-full or half-empty arena?
Let's go Celtics!!!
were are the Miami fans???? half-full or half-empty arena?
Let's go Celtics!!!
ouch... JVG?
Where's the broom to beat the team that was going to win 72 games??
Captain!!
and now the Krstic/Baby combo... some day it will work out great and the Celtics will blow teams.
another Heat TO... sweet!
Bench Pig Baby
and now the Krstic/Baby combo... some day it will work out great and the Celtics will blow teams.
another Heat TO... sweet!
Rondo and Davis look like they're in way over their heads. I don't see Doc's obsession with Davis. I really don't. Rondo just isn't that good. We need way more Delonte and Jeff Green if we're going to win this one.
and now the Krstic/Baby combo... some day it will work out great and the Celtics will blow teams.
another Heat TO... sweet!
:-X
lol
Rondo and Davis look like they're in way over their heads. I don't see Doc's obsession with Davis. I really don't. Rondo just isn't that good. We need way more Delonte and Jeff Green if we're going to win this one.
It is night and day with JO out and JO in. If Shaq can get back, this team is going to be fine. However, if not, we're going to be in some trouble.
We need a 7-footer out there who can block shots for 90+% of the game.
C's are fading away..
I miss good ol' D :-[
Do the Celtics ever EVER get 2nd chance points?
how the hell is JO's foul a flagrant? He tried to get out of the way and was run over
James should have been ejected for throwing the ball at JO
how the hell is JO's foul a flagrant? He tried to get out of the way and was run over
Mark Jackson has lost his mind. "Clearly a flagrant on JO." So if Lebron crashes into JO, it's obviously a flagrant on JO, right? This fool needs to shut his mouth.
Give me a break a t for that? What is this the wnba?
Add a few more points on the hate scale for leroid and jvg
I don't like Mike Breen... :)
I think I hate him passionately.
Getting bullied by the Miami Heat... Pushed around in the paint and out rebounded by a team that doesn't even have a center.
Getting bullied by the Miami Heat... Pushed around in the paint and out rebounded by a team that doesn't even have a center.
Sickening, isnt it?
how was bosh not tossed for that?? West was tossed for less the other night.
ugh. great job paul
Our offense is so bad I just can't believe it.
I've never seen the ref dive on the floor for a loose ball before
how was bosh not tossed for that?? West was tossed for less the other night.
Yeah, that does not make much sense. Doc was too against Phoenix, where he repeatedly "disrespected" the ref, just as Bosh just did.. Too bad it's not Steve Javie tonight, huh?
I think Bosh is probably the guy whom I believe the least. When I see him doing stuff like that, I can't help but think it's an act.
When did Glen Davis turn into such a liability...When Doc Rivers ran him into the ground by playing him too many minutes.
Remember when people were saying Rondo had a huge advantage over Bibby. I don't see it.
Remember when people were saying Rondo had a huge advantage over Bibby. I don't see it.
Remember when people were saying Rondo had a huge advantage over Bibby. I don't see it.
He does. Bibby sucks. Rondo has just been a non factor this half...
Remember when people were saying Rondo had a huge advantage over Bibby. I don't see it.
When he wants to he does. Rondo basically played on the perimeter the entire half.
Remember when people were saying Rondo had a huge advantage over Bibby. I don't see it.
When he wants to he does. Rondo basically played on the perimeter the entire half.
What is this "When he wants to" nonsense. That's like saying, "Ray Allen only drains threes when he wants to." The fact is that Rondo hasn't been quick or fast enough to drive the lane, he's scared of getting fouled and missing free throws, and he doesn't want to get blocked by LBJ or Wade on a help defense play. You combine that with his lack of a jump shot and that's why he has been completely useless.
Let's get more West Doc. It's our only chance to win this.
Down 7 at halftime with basically no production from Rondo, Pierce, Ray and everybody except for KG. Could have been worse but it definitely has to get better in the 2nd half.This. My sentiments too. Everytime you're behind a wee bit while your starters don't contribute a bit, it shouldn't worry you. This is only if your starters names are R. Allen, P. Pierce, R. Rondo and K. Garnett though :p
Remember when people were saying Rondo had a huge advantage over Bibby. I don't see it.
He does. Bibby sucks. Rondo has just been a non factor this half...
Rondo has been a non factor? You mean like almost every game for the past 3 months?
Down 7 at halftime with basically no production from Rondo, Pierce, Ray and everybody except for KG. Could have been worse but it definitely has to get better in the 2nd half.This. My sentiments too. Everytime you're behind a wee bit while your starters don't contribute a bit, it shouldn't worry you. This is only if your starters names are R. Allen, P. Pierce, R. Rondo and K. Garnett though :p
on a good note, I'm not sure the Bulls can beat the magic in a 7 game series after today's game
Turnovers are the #1 killer for our team in this game...it's not the rebounding.
i must say I am counting the days until I don't have to see baby in a Cs uniform. i am tired of him thinking he is some sort of 15 foot jump shooter that is the main option. he simply kills anything on offense
i must say I am counting the days until I don't have to see baby in a Cs uniform. i am tired of him thinking he is some sort of 15 foot jump shooter that is the main option. he simply kills anything on offense
Turnovers are the #1 killer for our team in this game...it's not the rebounding.
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.
Your rebounding stats at the half:
MIA 24
BOS 10
Are you kidding me?
i must say I am counting the days until I don't have to see baby in a Cs uniform. i am tired of him thinking he is some sort of 15 foot jump shooter that is the main option. he simply kills anything on offense
OMG, I actually agree with you. I guess there's a 1st time for everything. ;)
Turnovers are the #1 killer for our team in this game...it's not the rebounding.
How can this possibly be the case when the Heat have 4 more turnovers than us and 14 more rebounds than us?
Rondo has been a non-factor.
Paul Pierce is playing hero ball.
Ray Allen is playing golf.
BBD is on Mars. (I don't think I've ever screamed at my television so loudly when he was bringing the ball up. "PASS THE FRICKIN BALL!")
KG is playing incredibly well offensively.
I liked JO's hard foul, would love it more if the intensity rubs off on everyone else.
It looks like age and/or tired legs with us we come out great and slowly we just nosedive
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.
KG looks hurt
It looks like age and/or tired legs with us we come out great and slowly we just nosediveThey have tired legs because their bench sucks. The Lakers starting 5 would have tired legs too if they had our collection of stiffs on the bench subbing for them.
It looks like age and/or tired legs with us we come out great and slowly we just nosedive
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.
Yeah, we need Shaq.
Shaq will not come back...calling it now.
This offense has become despicable. Ever since the trade, Ray Allen has become invisible in this offense.
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.If Jermaine O'Neal is good for 28-32mpg by the time the second round starts ... I think the Celtics will still be very dangerous in the playoffs.
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.
Yeah, we need Shaq.
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.If Jermaine O'Neal is good for 28-32mpg by the time the second round starts ... I think the Celtics will still be very dangerous in the playoffs.
However, if Shaq does not return + Jermaine cannot play more minutes or if he gets injured again, then I agree ... this team doesn't have a shot at a title.
new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.
Yeah, we need Shaq.
I was hoping at the beginning of the season that Shaq was going to be like Bill Walton in 1986. It's getting to be more and more like the 2011 model.
Dumb, dumb, dumb, DUMB to make a trade that's 100% reliant on Shaq and JO getting (and staying) healthy. DUMB.
Sweet, the pessimists are out in force. ::)
Shaq will not come back...calling it now.
This offense has become despicable. Ever since the trade, Ray Allen has become invisible in this offense.
yeah. i never expect shaq to come back and give this team what they need. i think we are watching the window shut right before our eyes
Sweet, the pessimists are out in force. ::)
Sweet, the pessimists are out in force. ::)
I know I am, but I'm desperately trying to find ONE single reason to be optimistic.. ::)
Sweet, the pessimists are out in force. ::)
I know I am, but I'm desperately trying to find ONE single reason to be optimistic.. ::)
can you blame them though? They've looked 100% outmatched by the two teams that will be their biggest competition in the playoffs.
Nah, the C's have more than enough to beat the Knicks as is.new official stance: This team is a nonfactor in the playoffs if Shaq doesn't come back Either we get upset in round 1 or embarrassed in round 2. Shame. Getting outrebounded by a team with no big man.If Jermaine O'Neal is good for 28-32mpg by the time the second round starts ... I think the Celtics will still be very dangerous in the playoffs.
However, if Shaq does not return + Jermaine cannot play more minutes or if he gets injured again, then I agree ... this team doesn't have a shot at a title.
if the Cs get the knicks..they are in trouble
Sweet, the pessimists are out in force. ::)
Embarrassing. Rondo should be the most ashamed of all, I'm starting to question his pride, after getting smoked by terrible PG like Mo Williams he is now powerless against Mike Bibby, of all people.
Sweet, the pessimists are out in force. ::)
If there was any important regular season for him to play was today.. with home court on the line. But last week it went from Shaq will be back by mid week, oh Shaq will play on Friday,, and today ..??
i liked the trade when it went down....boy was I wrong. it has totally torpedoed this team. they have gained ZERO from it. the bench is worse...the offense is worse...the toughness is gone and the team (esp rondo) looks mentally spentIt has disrupted our rotations offensively and defensively the entire team is spent because of it
danny wagered shaq would be back by now and it has totally backfired...
I have lost all the faith in this team. This is it. They dig a hole for themselves and expect to get out of it in the playoffs? Not going to happen this year. They will regret not playing hard to end the regular season, because either they lose in the First Round, or at the very latest in the East Semis.
this team has aged quickly the last 2 months. they look spent in every manner.
this team has aged quickly the last 2 months. they look spent in every manner.
for the 1st time since we got KG and Ray, I feel like our window has closed.
Embarrassing. Rondo should be the most ashamed of all, I'm starting to question his pride, after getting smoked by terrible PG like Mo Williams he is now powerless against Mike Bibby, of all people.
Celtics Pride is dead. Ubuntu is dead.
for the 1st time since we got KG and Ray, I feel like our window has closed.
Assuming they lose this game, I shut down Rondo, PP, KG, Ray, Pig Baby and JO till the playoffs. That's the best chance at this point. Nothing positive comes out of playing out the remaining 3 games.
I really really want the C's to fail miserably in the playoffs just to see the optimists' and the C's (especially Ainge's) reaction.
I really really want the C's to fail miserably in the playoffs just to see the optimists' and the C's (especially Ainge's) reaction.
I really really want the C's to fail miserably in the playoffs just to see the optimists' and the C's (especially Ainge's) reaction.
I wouldn't even be proud of that SA win they were in a bad stretch on top of that all coming back from injurythis team has aged quickly the last 2 months. they look spent in every manner.
Where was that team in San Antonio. Please, I want that team to show up.
Assuming they lose this game, I shut down Rondo, PP, KG, Ray, Pig Baby and JO till the playoffs. That's the best chance at this point. Nothing positive comes out of playing out the remaining 3 games.
Why bother waiting. They have taken the day off today, anyway.
for the 1st time since we got KG and Ray, I feel like our window has closed.
Ditto. what is worse is we put our hopes on the O'neal brothers to keep it alive, yet we get zero contribution from them to at least win home court in the regular season. How many players made little contribution in the regular season and came and won a championship for their teams.
for the 1st time since we got KG and Ray, I feel like our window has closed.
Correction: the window has been closed by Danny.
In all seriousness, though, we have four Hall of Famers and an all-star on the team. Anything can happen in the playoffs if they rediscover their spark.
I really really want the C's to fail miserably in the playoffs just to see the optimists' and the C's (especially Ainge's) reaction.
Get tired of hearing this crap it's not even about takin the day off were TRYING to win these gamesAssuming they lose this game, I shut down Rondo, PP, KG, Ray, Pig Baby and JO till the playoffs. That's the best chance at this point. Nothing positive comes out of playing out the remaining 3 games.
Why bother waiting. They have taken the day off today, anyway.
59 points to start the 4th. No, the problem is not the defense, it's the offense.
59 points to start the 4th. No, the problem is not the defense, it's the offense.With all due respect, you can't be more wrong, everything starts with defense(rebounds)
Get tired of hearing this crap it's not even about takin the day off were TRYING to win these gamesAssuming they lose this game, I shut down Rondo, PP, KG, Ray, Pig Baby and JO till the playoffs. That's the best chance at this point. Nothing positive comes out of playing out the remaining 3 games.
Why bother waiting. They have taken the day off today, anyway.
The worst part isn't that this team sucks. It's that they don't care that they suck. They decided in February after the trade that their run was over and that was it.
I wouldn't even be proud of that SA win they were in a bad stretch on top of that all coming back from injurythis team has aged quickly the last 2 months. they look spent in every manner.
Where was that team in San Antonio. Please, I want that team to show up.
Meh
We have gone from one of the toughest teams in the league to one of the softest in less than one year. We are a disgrace. Why are we afraid to drive the ball to the hole against softy Chris Bosh and the dinosaur Ilgauskas??
Very sad!!!
It is like losing a child. We have lost a great team that was ONCE upon a time a tough team with heart of steel.
Don't forget dumb. Some of the defensive rotations look like a junior high team I used to coach. Just a total lack of effort and focus. Evidently, last year proved to them that home court advantage doesn't mean too much.
We cannot get a rebound or a loose ball. We are soft. We play like we are entitled. We simply do NOT have any desire any more. Pitiful.
Smitty77
Guys, there is still the play-offs... Maybe this is just a smokescreen of good things to come... ::)
I want Davis gone. He just completely whiffed on a pick and immediately ran out towards the 3 point line hoping to get another jumpshot for himself.
Get tired of hearing this crap it's not even about takin the day off were TRYING to win these gamesAssuming they lose this game, I shut down Rondo, PP, KG, Ray, Pig Baby and JO till the playoffs. That's the best chance at this point. Nothing positive comes out of playing out the remaining 3 games.We must not be watching the same game. The Celtic teams of the last few years were getting loose balls, defending their turf, and intimidating the other team. There has been none of that in this game or the Bulls a few nights ago. If they are trying, that can only mean we are done, because what we have shown this week simply isn't good enough.
Why bother waiting. They have taken the day off today, anyway.
I miss Kendrick Perkins
(http://assets.gearlive.com/endscore/blogimages/kendrick-perkins.jpg)
They need to get Jeff Green going quickly here in the fourth quarter.Bah, LeBron stayed in ... that will likely neutralize Green's post up game.
Run the offense through him in the low post and see if they can get it down to single digits by the time the starters return.
We are really getting blown out...wow. This is nightmarish. Truly.
The worst part isn't that this team sucks. It's that they don't care that they suck. They decided in February after the trade that their run was over and that was it.
Yup. They'll be crying about "unity" and "identity" when they get bounced in the second round too.
At least we know it's all getting blown up next year anyway.
this team deserves to get booed off the floor during the pregame intros when they come back to boston
We are really getting blown out...wow. This is nightmarish. Truly.
are you surprised? they barely had enough to beat the wiz the other night. and don't be surprised when they lose again tomorrow. this team is finished
Yes.. i don't care watching a sub .500 celtics team next year as long as BBD is not part of it. If he is, i am taking my (fanhood) talents to the clippers.
cheers ya'll.
this team deserves to get booed off the floor during the pregame intros when they come back to boston
Yes.. i don't care watching a sub .500 celtics team next year as long as BBD is not part of it. If he is, i am taking my (fanhood) talents to the clippers.
cheers ya'll.
It's okay, we won't miss bandwagoners like you either. Have fun in LA
I miss Kendrick Perkins
(http://assets.gearlive.com/endscore/blogimages/kendrick-perkins.jpg)
Yes.. i don't care watching a sub .500 celtics team next year as long as BBD is not part of it. If he is, i am taking my (fanhood) talents to the clippers.
cheers ya'll.
It's okay, we won't miss bandwagoners like you either. Have fun in LA
Oh please.. you don't even know how many years I have stood by this team through thick and thin. I just do not want BBD. it that is bandwagon.. i will take it. I think you are taking your frustrations on the wrong person.. focus on the celtics.
It is hard to imagine that a rusty 38 year-old will be this big a difference maker for us. Let's hope the intelligence and effort return for the playoffs, as they did last year.
Even Mark Jackson said it in his comments....he stated that something's just not right with Rondo - and he noted that he hasn't been the same since the All-Star break.
I wonder if it had anything to do with Feb. 24?
I tried to give Danny the benefit of the doubt for the Perkins trade, but he really needs to be fired for this trade. This season feels like the Grady Little Game in super slow motion right now.
Cs just another team now. the are in the water bleeding and the sharks are eating them from every angle. can't wait until they get beat in the first game of the playoffs vs the knicks...
i am just ready for this season to be over. i just don't have it in me anymore to watch them perform the way they have the last 20 games
Go retire already and do the world a favor.
they traded rondo's bestfriend and rondo has been punishing the organization for it.
this team is just not right...on or off the court
If we dropped out prior to the Finals the last couple of years, I would feel embarrased every time. But this season, this is what they deserve. To drop out in the East Semis, if not in the First Round.
Don't give up guys... I know this team is better than it is showing and will prove it in the playoffs.
Even Mark Jackson said it in his comments....he stated that something's just not right with Rondo - and he noted that he hasn't been the same since the All-Star break.
I wonder if it had anything to do with Feb. 24?
this team deserves to get booed off the floor during the pregame intros when they come back to boston
they traded rondo's bestfriend and rondo has been punishing the organization for it.
this team is just not right...on or off the court
the last time I checked he was still getting paid big $$ to play basketball, and his best friend Perk got a big raise even though he has two bad knees, so he should suck it up
Even Mark Jackson said it in his comments....he stated that something's just not right with Rondo - and he noted that he hasn't been the same since the All-Star break.
I wonder if it had anything to do with Feb. 24?
If it does, he needs to be traded. He wouldn't be worthy to wear a celtic uniform if he let's the trade of his gf affect his play
Even Mark Jackson said it in his comments....he stated that something's just not right with Rondo - and he noted that he hasn't been the same since the All-Star break.
I wonder if it had anything to do with Feb. 24?
If it does, he needs to be traded. He wouldn't be worthy to wear a celtic uniform if he let's the trade of his gf affect his play
Jeff Green at the 4 actually working?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4)
Go Celtics!!!
Did rondo ever learn how to make layups? I swear he misses the most amount of layups in the NBA.
Time-out taken so they can clean Rondo's poop under the basket
they whole reason they got jeff green was to play him late in games with the big 4..instead all this time doc plays baby...which has cost the celtics games and the 2 seed. i just don't understand.
the closing line up should be the big 4 and green...send baby to the buffet
Even Mark Jackson said it in his comments....he stated that something's just not right with Rondo - and he noted that he hasn't been the same since the All-Star break.
I wonder if it had anything to do with Feb. 24?
If it does, he needs to be traded. He wouldn't be worthy to wear a celtic uniform if he let's the trade of his gf affect his play
And see....that's what I'm most afraid of...is it possible for a player to attempt to punish an organization just because they traded a player away?
To me, that's unfathomable....
As much as I wear Green-Tinted glasses around here....I have to take them off for a minute and wonder what is up with Rondo?
i have no expectations of this team now. nothing they do or don't so will surprise me. they lose in the first round then so be it
LeBron. The greatest front-runner of all time. Just don't look for him to make a big shot when his team is trailing or tied.
We will still wreck this team if we meet them in the playoffs, of that I'm sure. Home court doesn't mean a thing. You think anyone on our roster is afraid to play a big playoff game in Miami? Please.
games like this used to bother me. but i just don't care anymore. if they are going to put forth an effort like this..i am not going to waste my energy getting upset
Even Mark Jackson said it in his comments....he stated that something's just not right with Rondo - and he noted that he hasn't been the same since the All-Star break.
I wonder if it had anything to do with Feb. 24?
If it does, he needs to be traded. He wouldn't be worthy to wear a celtic uniform if he let's the trade of his gf affect his play
And see....that's what I'm most afraid of...is it possible for a player to attempt to punish an organization just because they traded a player away?
To me, that's unfathomable....
As much as I wear Green-Tinted glasses around here....I have to take them off for a minute and wonder what is up with Rondo?
I extremely doubt he is punishing the organization for trading his friend, could be wrong but still doubt it.
I fear that Rondo has peaked it terms of potentially and getting better. That is the only thing negative about being on a team with so many other better scorers, Rondo might think he doesn't have to work on his offense because he is surrounded by HOFers. So is this who he is going to be? Hope not, I think he can develop a jump shot, if he does he's deadly, if not he's just another above average PG.
Remember when all the NBA upper-crust were begging Troy Murphy to play for them...?
3 seed baby!!! YES!!! way to go Cs!!I'm not so much bothered by the seeding. I am fully confident that the "real" Celtics team (aka fully-engaged and smelling blood) can win on any court at any time. But just the casual crappiness of late is tough to stomach. I gave them a mulligan versus Chicago because that is a legit team with a great defensive coach and winning players. The team we lost to today is a hoax of a title contender. I'm not surprised that the ABC television clowns were fawning over them, basically disregarding the Bulls. What league have they been watching the past two months??
i just think something has to change quick for this team to be considered a legit threat...right now i just don't see itI hear ya. This last month or so has been a lot for us top suffer as fans. But, I'm still hoping that we'll be all-hands-on-deck come Game One next weekend and we'll give the Sixers or Knicks a good workout before moving onto a Miami rematch.
He seems to go missing quite often lately. When he and Rondo are both rolling, we're next-to-impossible to beat. When they're not...
He seems to go missing quite often lately. When he and Rondo are both rolling, we're next-to-impossible to beat. When they're not...
i agree. but it looks like age is catching ray and rondo is mentally in another world
i just don't see how boston was beaten so badly on the boards by this heat team. just unreal
i just don't see how boston was beaten so badly on the boards by this heat team. just unreal
Jermaine Oneal and Kristic combine for 0 rebounds. That's a pretty good way of gettin that done
But, see, Ray is strange like that. Recall last year he would be ghost for stretches -- especially in playoff series. I don't think it's so much age. I think it's a product of ball movement and team play. Too much iso and Ray is useless practically.
I was encouraged by our ball movement and inside scoring in the first quarter. Then...well, then the roof fell in. We've been very poor at answering runs by our opponents. We're very bad at closing quarters of late, also. Those two together make for a very bad combo, especially against premiere teams. And, shoot, can we please find a way to get Ray more shots?? Good Lord!
Great observation. I'll add to that the emergence of shot clock violations against us. It's baffling. It's as if they're over-thinking the game.But, see, Ray is strange like that. Recall last year he would be ghost for stretches -- especially in playoff series. I don't think it's so much age. I think it's a product of ball movement and team play. Too much iso and Ray is useless practically.
I agree with this, but I see very frequently we try to get Ray shots, to a fault...which leads to a lot of rushed shots at the end of the shot clock....a lot of these shots are BBD shots instead of Ray Allen jumpers.
Great observation. I'll add to that the emergence of shot clock violations against us. It's baffling. It's as if they're over-thinking the game.But, see, Ray is strange like that. Recall last year he would be ghost for stretches -- especially in playoff series. I don't think it's so much age. I think it's a product of ball movement and team play. Too much iso and Ray is useless practically.
you notice how the ball always seems to find baby late in the shot clock? baffles me
I agree with this, but I see very frequently we try to get Ray shots, to a fault...which leads to a lot of rushed shots at the end of the shot clock....a lot of these shots are BBD shots instead of Ray Allen jumpers.
Somewhere in between the end of the 1st quarter and the start of the 2nd....if we had just taken care of the ball and not made dumb turnovers we could have limited a lot of the points the Heat were not getting prior to the transition game.Without a doubt. Miami is completely a front-running team, led by the greatest front-runner in sports (James). And they are certainly a team that loves to get out and run. Turnovers are bad enough, but our tendency to go one-and-done piles on the pain. And, let's face it, we were downright sloppy today. Completely unfocused. Scary for what should have been a game that featured two teams that have their eyes on the prize.
If we just played normal, safe, ran our own offense like we did coming right out of the gate in the 1st quarter we could have extended our early 9 point lead.
There were a lot of early game Heat points that we gifted them...they didn't earn them.
They got confidence from those points and then we started to miss shots....the Heat's defensive energy picked up and our slump played right into the Heat's D.
Pretty much only if we had someone like OKC got at the deadline in that guy Perkinsi just don't see how boston was beaten so badly on the boards by this heat team. just unreal
Jermaine Oneal and Kristic combine for 0 rebounds. That's a pretty good way of gettin that done
i just don't see how boston was beaten so badly on the boards by this heat team. just unreal
Jermaine Oneal and Kristic combine for 0 rebounds. That's a pretty good way of gettin that done