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Title: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 16, 2011, 01:31:39 AM
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New York Knicks (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0)
Round 1 Game 1
Sunday, April 17
7:00 PM ET
Playoff Game #1, Home Game #1
TV:  TNT, CSN-NE
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Matchups

Point Guard
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Rajon Rondo vs Chauncey Billups
This is the key matchup for this series.  As we have seen all season, as Rondo goes, so go the Celtics.  When Rondo is on his game and is aggressive, so are the Celtics as illustrated by the fact that the Celtics were 36-6 when Rondo dished out 10 assists or more but they were just 11-15 when Rondo failed to reach 10 assists.  On the other hand, they don't call Chauncey Billups Mr Big Shot for nothing.  He is capable of hitting big shots and has played big in games throughout his career. Rondo has a speed advantage and needs to use it.  If he does, this matchup is a big advantage for the Celtics.  

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Ray Allen vs Landry Fields
This matchup may be the biggest advantage that the Celtics have in this series.  Ray is one of the best all time scorers and Fields is a second round pick who has had a good year, but is still an untested rookie.   Hopefully the rest that they have gotten and the chance to practice to straighten out who sets screens will get Ray back on track for this series.  For much of the season, Fields has led the league in 4th quarter 3 point percentage, but after the trade deadline, he has struggled.  

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Paul Pierce vs Carmelo Anthony
This is one of the marquee matchups of these playoffs.  Both players are clutch and come up big for their teams when the pressure is on.  During the Knicks 7 game win streak at the end of the season, Melo averaged almost 30 points and 10 rebounds.  Pierce has a Finals MVP to his credit while Anthony has only made it out of the first round once in his career.  This should be a fum matchup to watch.  

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Kevin Garnett vs Amar'e Stoudemire
This is going to be another fun matchup to watch.  Kevin Garnett is all about defense while Stoudemire's forte is on the offensive end.  However,  KG has been very effective and efficient on offense this season but Stoudemire hasn't put much effort into playing defense.  In the 3 games that these 2 have played against each other this season, KG has averaged 22.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game while Amar'e has averaged 27.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.  Stoudemire is younger and stronger than KG but no player in the game has more intensity or desire than KG.  

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Jermaine O'Neal vs Ronny Turiaf
So much for being optimistic. Shaq was unable to go through a whole practice and so has been ruled out for this game.  It would have been great to have Shaq out there and know that he was going to be healthy for the playoffs, but even with Jermaine starting at center, the Celtics still have enough in the middle with JO, Krstic and Big Baby to counter the Knicks centers of Turiaf, Shelden Williams and Jared Jeffries. In fact, having more mobile centers might be a benefit in this series.   

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

Injuries
Shaquille O'Neal (calf, Achilles, age) day to day
Delonte West (ankle) probable

Key off the Bench
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Glen Davis
Big Baby has been key for the Celtics all season and will be counted on down the stretch to play with the starters as he has done all year.  The Celtics need his defense and they also need him to make his shots when he is open.  

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Delonte West
When Delonte is healthy and can lead the second unit, he has been invaluable to the team.  He has the ability to hit big shots as well as to drive to the basket and he also can run the team to give Rondo some rest.  He is also important to give Ray some rest as he can play both guard spots.  

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Knicks Reserves
Toney Douglas
Shawne Williams
Jared Jeffries
Shelden Williams
Anthony Carter
Bill Walker
Renaldo Balkman
Derrick Brown
Roger Mason
Andy Rautins

Injuries
Shelden Williams (ankle) day to day

Key off the Bench
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Toney Douglas
Douglas has become the most dependable player off the bench for the Knicks.  He leads the league in 3 point shots since the All Star Break.  He is also one of the better defenders on the Knicks.  

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Bill Walker
Walker brings energy off the bench and can hit outside shots as well as slash to the hoop.  He is also a good rebounder and is also one of the Knicks better defenders.  

Keys to the Game
Bench Play  -  We got to see the two benches go head to head in the final game of the season.  The Celtics reserves got the best of the Knicks reserves and should in this series as well.  The Celtics bench is deeper than the Knicks bench.  The Celtics also have considerable playoff experience among their reserves while the Knicks reserves have very little.  It will be key for both teams to be able to rest their starters without giving up too much.  

Defense -  The saying that defense wins championships is very true.  The Celtics have been one of the top defensive teams in the league this season while the Knicks have been one of the top offensive teams.
The Celtics ability to get stops will be a big key in winning this series.  

Move the Ball - When the Celtics move the ball and make the extra pass and find the open man, they are very tough to beat.  There have been times though where the ball stops and each player tries to do too much.  They must play as a team and play unselfish basketball.  

Be Aggressive - The Celtics must be the more aggressive team.  They have to win the 50-50 balls.  They must be more aggressive in diving for loose balls, going for rebounds, and driving to the basket.  The more aggressive team usually gets the benefit of the calls and also usually wins the game.  

Rebound - The Celtics must make an effort to crash the boards and win the rebounding battle.  The Knicks have not been a good rebounding team and so the Celtics must take advantage of that.  They can limit the Knicks second chance points as well as their fast breaks by beating them to the rebounds.  

X-Factors
Rondo's Play and Officiating
We don't know whether good Rondo or bad Rondo will show up for this series.  In the past, Rondo has always come up big for the team in the playoffs and hopefully with the rest and practice time he will once again come up big in this series.   Officiating can make a big difference in how a series comes out.  If you don't think so, ask the Mavs about the 2006 series against the Heat.  If the officials let them play without inflicting a bias or an agenda into the game, the Celtics should win this series in 5 or 6 games.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ejk3489 on April 16, 2011, 02:02:00 AM
TP FL.

This game can't come soon enough...these games actually matter to these guys, and I can't wait to see how they respond. Should be a good series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCTyeMJfkh0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7p_GtE8S4A

Also this KG interview is worth everybody's time IMO:

http://www.csnne.com/04/14/11/Kevin-Garnett-Curious-to-see-Cs-at-full-/landing_celtics.html?blockID=504336&feedID=3945

KG:
Quote
I always tell the Garden to stay like it is, the Garden is a complete jungle, and I love it.

I probably won't be able to go to any of the games this postseason due to the prices, but I hope everyone of you who are there bring it. I know the crowd will be rocking and I'll be cheering from my living room and/or bar!

LETS GO CELTICS!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kiorrik on April 16, 2011, 06:47:38 AM
This thread has got me nervous already. I won't be watching much of the game, due to work. Ugh. Ugly.

I so want to :(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Bahku on April 16, 2011, 06:53:03 AM
TP, Fl ... thanks for all you do! Can't wait for this series ... time to flip the switch, (the one everyone says we no longer have), and surprise a few people ... I love being the underdog team again! Go Celtics!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Surferdad on April 16, 2011, 08:58:23 AM
Clearly the Knicks have some gaping holes but I'm still very nervous about this series.  Remember the Bulls pushed the C's in that epic first round last year.  If the Knicks play even a bit of defense, this will be tough.  C's in six.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: aporel#18 on April 16, 2011, 09:40:11 AM
TP, FL.

It will be an entertaining series, both teams are talented, but the Celtics are by far the better team.

Today Barça and Real Madrid are facing each other and the whole country is waiting for the game, but I can't wait to watch Celtics playoff basketball.

we need 16 wins. Go Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: get_banners on April 16, 2011, 10:35:46 AM
while everyone's thinking about shaq, i think the other o'neal is going to be a huge factor in this series and the playoffs. JO seems to be healthy for the first time in...years. no, we're not getting indy JO, but if he's really right with his knee (and he seems to be - no issues after the back to back, heavy minutes in Washington game, or after the hard practices this week), he gives us rebounding and defense in the middle that we haven't had since perk (who was a negative on offense, unlike JO) or shaq when healthy. is a healthy shaq better? maybe. but a healthy JO is comparable to a healthy perk. perk is probably the better 1-on-1 defender, but its not by much, and JO is a much better offensive player (though perk set better picks). anyway....shaq or no shaq, if we get 20-25 mpg from JO, that's a huge deal.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 16, 2011, 11:24:51 AM
I am not nervous about this game. is that a bad thing?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: zerophase on April 16, 2011, 11:57:20 AM
The celtics and knicks have always been very close games but the celtics have always been able to just out execute the knicks and close out the games better. Hopefully that remains the case in this series.

I look for Pierce to have a huge game. He hates the knicks. And KG and Amare don't exactly like each other either.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ACF on April 16, 2011, 12:02:40 PM
I am not nervous about this game. is that a bad thing?

Considering you've got the whole MASTER OF PANIC thing going, I'd say it's a good thing  ;)

TP, Go Celts!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 16, 2011, 12:30:56 PM
I am not nervous about this game. is that a bad thing?

Considering you've got the whole MASTER OF PANIC thing going, I'd say it's a good thing  ;)

TP, Go Celts!

i know..and that is what concerns me :D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lon3lytoaster on April 16, 2011, 01:00:25 PM
Wow was it just me, or was this the longest off-season ever?

Finally back to some real basketball.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: KobeShesNotConsenting! on April 16, 2011, 01:18:21 PM
Celtics in 5. In fact, none of the rounds before the finals goes past 6 games and in the end it's c's lakers. That's my bold prediction mark it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 16, 2011, 01:22:52 PM
Watching the bulls v pacers....might be the worst ref crew ever....violet palmer...salvatore....and joey Crawford...man just bad
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: RajonRondOWNED on April 16, 2011, 03:45:47 PM
Refs got early voting results back and learned Rose will win MVP. Hence why they gave Chicago a free win and Rose a god awful amount of free throws. He just jumps sideways into people standing perfectly still and chucks up a shot and gets a foul called. Completely bailing out his horrible shooting.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: MaxAMillion on April 16, 2011, 04:00:36 PM
Of course Donut Shaq can't play tonight. Why DA thought he could count on the O'Neal's to win a title is beyond me.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on April 16, 2011, 04:44:53 PM
finally....the playoffs are here and the celtics will beat the knicks. 5 games, 6 max and the celtics go into the second round.

go celtics....and thanks for the game thread once more.  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 16, 2011, 06:06:50 PM
After watching the Bulls and Heat games, I'm certain that the Celtics better be ready to play 5 on 8 most of the time. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Hardwood frogs on April 16, 2011, 07:17:58 PM
Ditto . Better turn on the switch and get ny out of the way fast. Hey Knicks put Sheldon Williams in for mucho mins .  That guy is a great inside force! (cough)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 16, 2011, 07:33:58 PM
Ditto . Better turn on the switch and get ny out of the way fast. Hey Knicks put Sheldon Williams in for mucho mins .  That guy is a great inside force! (cough)
In the last game, the NY fans were going nuts over Shelden hurting his ankle because they need him in the playoffs because he's their best low post player.  You may be kidding, but they weren't  :D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: dwlefty13 on April 17, 2011, 07:57:22 AM
Going to the game tonight wicked excited!!  :)
It should be loud at the jungle now that its playoff time. I'm looking forward to the Celtics sending a message in Game 1 to NY

Celtics win 102-90

MVP Game 1: Rajon Rondo 14 Points, 12 Rebounds, 13 Assists  :D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: P2 on April 17, 2011, 08:16:31 AM
I, too, have a feeling that Rondo is going to go nuts again. There's actually a pretty good chance we blow them out if he does that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 11:51:13 AM
TP to FL for a wonderful job as always! I am so excited for this game I almost have no words.  ;D Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 12:31:04 PM
TP to FLCeltsFan and thanks for post!

It starts today, Boston! Let's do it! One game at a time!

No Shaq? No Problem!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 02:22:35 PM
I'm really confident and pumped up about this game. I just feel like the C's will show up as the "real" C's, and Rondo will probably have a great game.

TP FL and go Celtics, tipoff can't come soon enough!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 02:23:55 PM
TP FL.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 02:31:10 PM
I have a strong feeling the C's make quick work of the Knicks, and I feel that they NEED to in order to advance deep into the playoffs. That probably means this series goes to game 7.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 17, 2011, 02:46:30 PM
It's exciting to know that tonight we get to find out whether or not our team was choking or just getting ready for the impending wars ahead. If it's the latter then we should see a monster of a game from our big 4 and a blowout tonight.

Here's hoping!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: jdpapa3 on April 17, 2011, 04:08:48 PM
I don't know what's up, but the NBA hasn't posted the ref assignments like they usually do early in the morning. I was gonna do an analysis, too. I don't think Bill Kennedy's done a game yet... :-[
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 04:51:19 PM
I don't know what's up, but the NBA hasn't posted the ref assignments like they usually do early in the morning. I was gonna do an analysis, too. I don't think Bill Kennedy's done a game yet... :-[

yea, I was thinking the same thing, this is pretty weird and disturbing
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 17, 2011, 04:55:35 PM
I don't know what's up, but the NBA hasn't posted the ref assignments like they usually do early in the morning. I was gonna do an analysis, too. I don't think Bill Kennedy's done a game yet... :-[

yea, I was thinking the same thing, this is pretty weird and disturbing
Yep, very weird.  I was going to post the Official report and they haven't posted the refs. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tai on April 17, 2011, 04:56:25 PM
I don't know what's up, but the NBA hasn't posted the ref assignments like they usually do early in the morning. I was gonna do an analysis, too. I don't think Bill Kennedy's done a game yet... :-[

For god's sake, who cares? We're better than the they can't defend us, and when we're burning them and forcing to the 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Yvette on April 17, 2011, 06:10:52 PM
Just found out Troy Murphy's in the play-off roster... Arroyo, Bradley, and Shaq inactive...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: TheGreenThumb on April 17, 2011, 06:14:33 PM
Go Celtics!!!  Time to show the Association who is really No. 1!!!!

BTW, the L'Soft Fakers just lost to New Orleans!  Go Hornets!     ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kiorrik on April 17, 2011, 06:15:38 PM
I'm getting more and more nervous... and I can't watch or even listen to the bloody game!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Jon on April 17, 2011, 06:25:29 PM
I'm expecting very big things out of JO this playoffs.  I think he can give us 25-30 mpg (maybe more) and double digit rebounds and 2-3 blocked shots per game. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: JBcat on April 17, 2011, 06:39:14 PM
I'm expecting very big things out of JO this playoffs.  I think he can give us 25-30 mpg (maybe more) and double digit rebounds and 2-3 blocked shots per game. 

TP Same here especially against Turiof in this round.   Can't wait for this game to start!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Edgar on April 17, 2011, 06:40:33 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: JBcat on April 17, 2011, 06:49:22 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 06:50:54 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off. 

as long as Mike and Tommy are on, I will always tune in to hear them
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: JBcat on April 17, 2011, 06:53:52 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off. 

as long as Mike and Tommy are on, I will always tune in to hear them

How about tape 1 channel and watch the other.  I've done that before. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 06:55:53 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off. 

I have to watch on TNT, cause the cable package at my residence doesn't include Comcast Sportsnet...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
This is Rondo's game tonight! Go C's!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Shamrocker on April 17, 2011, 06:57:37 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off. 
.           I'll tune into TNT at halftime
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: RebusRankin on April 17, 2011, 06:59:40 PM
Go Celtics. I think Rondo comes up big tonight and Kristic.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 07:02:20 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off. 

as long as Mike and Tommy are on, I will always tune in to hear them

How about tape 1 channel and watch the other.  I've done that before. 

sometimes that's good , but I hate the TNT commentators, their halftime show however is hilarious.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 07:04:03 PM
Go Celtics. I think Rondo comes up big tonight and Kristic.


I'm feeling a triple double from Rondo tonight!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 07:04:42 PM
On a side note, however, may I just say...GO HORNETS!!  ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 07:05:06 PM
Go Celtics. I think Rondo comes up big tonight and Kristic.


I'm feeling a triple double from Rondo tonight!

Billups can still shoot, but he's even slower than in years past.  If Rondo plays aggressively he can wreak havoc out there on both ends.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: misha on April 17, 2011, 07:06:18 PM
Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!         Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!    
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: JBcat on April 17, 2011, 07:06:36 PM
Beer is open, computer is on, tv is on tnt, I am ready

I think I'm going to choose TNT to watch the game too.   I wonder how many will watch TNT over comcast sports net.  Beer sounds good too since I have tomorrow off.  

  
as long as Mike and Tommy are on, I will always tune in to hear them

How about tape 1 channel and watch the other.  I've done that before.  

sometimes that's good , but I hate the TNT commentators, their halftime show however is hilarious.

Yeah I'd say listening to Barkley is more entertaining than Donny for halftime.   ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticsGuy34 on April 17, 2011, 07:07:32 PM
celtics got this!!!!!!!!

i love it, DESTROY THE KNICKS
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 07:07:47 PM
Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!         Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!          Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!            Go Celtics!!    
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 07:11:06 PM
Hopefully, one day I too, will be able to watch a playoff game in the Garden. Go Cs!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Change on April 17, 2011, 07:12:06 PM
Rondo liability already.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 07:14:01 PM
Nice block JO.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 07:14:20 PM
Good D by JO.

And two on Melo...nice start there. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:14:21 PM
Carmelo with his 2nd! This should be a fun night.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
They sure weren't lieing about planning to leave Rondo open
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 17, 2011, 07:18:25 PM
Since when could Bill Walker shoot 3's?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:18:48 PM
JO lookin like Perkins trying to handle the basketball
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:19:07 PM
Awful call. Clearly had his feet set.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:19:34 PM
and the lack of interior players shows already
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:20:42 PM
Can we get Ray some looks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 07:20:54 PM
Go Captain!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Rondo!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:22:11 PM
Oh Captain, My Captain!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:22:29 PM
NY's defense is horrid.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 07:23:44 PM
Good start, Pierce is on fire and Rondo is aggressive. We have to get Ray open though or it will be tough to win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:23:51 PM
People can talk about the interior defense since the perk trade, the toughness, all that stuff and rightfully so...

But does anyone have Ray Allen's scoring average since the trade?

Still no looks for him and it makes me nervous...it'll continue to make me nervous until this offense is figured out
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Cman on April 17, 2011, 07:24:04 PM
did someone leave a lot of taffy out there on the floor?  everyone seems at 3/4 speed...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 07:24:15 PM
Rondo's in attack mode so far, I love it!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: LooseCannon on April 17, 2011, 07:25:03 PM
NY's defense is horrid.

I think it's saying something that Bill Walker might be the worst defender on the Knicks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 07:25:46 PM
Sloppy start.  But I like the aggression and I like Captain drilling some 3s.  Gonna need West/Green/Krstic to step up over the next few minutes.

EDIT:  Nice start for Green.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:27:28 PM
KG doesn't seem to have the touch tonight at all
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:27:54 PM
Rondo is running a whole lot right now. I'm liking it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:28:11 PM
NY's defense is horrid.


I think it's saying something that Bill Walker might be the worst defender on the Knicks.

Dude knows the only way he's gettin' off the bench is if he scores.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 07:28:38 PM
Baby -- this is what I want to see. C's showing fight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:29:52 PM
We take Ray out before he even gets a shot..... ::) No wonder he can't hit anything later in games anymore. His shooting is connected to his rhythm
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:30:18 PM
KG doesn't seem to have the touch tonight at all

BUT.... We are still winning.  ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:31:01 PM
Is ray Allen still on this team?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:31:12 PM
Rondo can take Billups to the hole anytime he wants to.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 07:31:32 PM
Baby useless as always... tired of him!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:32:17 PM
We take Ray out before he even gets a shot..... ::) No wonder he can't hit anything later in games anymore. His shooting is connected to his rhythm

Yeah.  Amazing that the team is still making little to no effort to get Ray shots.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:33:15 PM
our frontcourt right now is BBD and Green?????   figures we give up an offensive rebound and basket right away
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 07:33:21 PM
That is irritating -- Carter shouldn't be sneaking in for offensive put-backs.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 07:33:41 PM
Atta boy, Rondo. Billups cannot contain you.

Baby, as usual, looking for his shot whenever he gets a touch. He shouldn't be taking fadeaway 20 footers. But at least he's bringing the energy.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:34:02 PM
We take Ray out before he even gets a shot..... ::) No wonder he can't hit anything later in games anymore. His shooting is connected to his rhythm

Yeah.  Amazing that the team is still making little to no effort to get Ray shots.
I was surprised they didn't run anything for him but at least he did get his hands on the ball
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:34:28 PM
I think baby needs a little more weight  ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:34:42 PM
2 missed FTs by BBD.   >:(   he's starting out like crap. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:34:44 PM
Krstic and Baby front court........ :-X

Why Doc still does this, blows my mind.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:34:57 PM
Knicks defense looks like its set up to take away the Celtics outside game and dares them to penetrate.  My one fear about the C's is that they're often a jump shooting team, which doesn't work in the playoffs.

Solution....drive to the basket
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:35:20 PM
People FINALLY realized Big Baby Davis is short. Hence why his production has stemmed off this year. Usually everyone just thought he was hefty
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:35:28 PM
no foul for Kristic ???????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 07:35:54 PM
no foul for Kristic ???????

The only people who give Krstic less respect than Cs fans are the refs.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 07:36:23 PM
no foul for Kristic ???????

I know...smh.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:37:22 PM
Called the same thing a foul on JO earlier this quarter.

NBA   ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:38:02 PM
Up 1 and mello played 90 seconds  :'(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:38:10 PM
Not a bad quarter overall. They need to reduce the turnovers.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 07:38:17 PM
good 1st qt..

we are not down
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:38:30 PM
Im very pleased with the score considering Pierce was the only player who was actually looking good

On the down side, we didn't take advantage of Melo being out at all
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:38:56 PM
Well...the bench held it's own...kind of anyway...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:39:09 PM
Up 1 and mello played 90 seconds  :'(

just bout to mention that.... we dont look that fluid on Offense...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:39:22 PM
Up 1 and mello played 90 seconds  :'(
I was considering that same point.  not a promising start.   That, and PP played the entire first quarter.  not that he's played heavy minutes recently, but I hope he's got some gas at the end to deal with Melo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 07:39:27 PM
Not a great start, we should be up a whole lot more.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:39:52 PM
up by 1 but not a good start

No shots for Ray, the refs don't really seem to be doing calls in our favor right now, Melo was on the bench for basically the whole first quarter and we couldn't take advantage, the knicks are shooting fairly well, three treys already

Definately not the most ideal start.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: kg is king on April 17, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Not a bad quarter overall. They need to reduce the turnovers.

It's a shame we don't have a bigger lead with a Melo-less Knick team. But I'll take the lead going to the second quarter!  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 07:40:07 PM
Bad ending to the quarter, our D is good overall but sucks on their 3's, and I don't like letting Douglas that much open.

Our offense is a mess too!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:40:33 PM
Hopefully ray gets to take a shot in the second quarter
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 07:40:57 PM
Need to limit guys like walker...carter and Douglas from scoring like they are. Gotta get.Allen involved
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 07:41:27 PM
Not sure about how I feel about this game so far.  C's unable to take advantage of a weak NY defense and no Carmelo for most of the quarter.   But, KG, PP, rondo and Baby all looked pretty good.  Ray has been barely visible.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:41:29 PM
Just feed the ball to Ray Allen this quarter. I don't care if he makes a single one. Get him the dang ball.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 07:41:52 PM
Being a complete moron must be a prerequisite for being a commentator.

LA and the SA lose and its a changing of the guard.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:42:16 PM
Great help defense by Green.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:42:26 PM
Bad ending to the quarter, our D is good overall but sucks on their 3's, and I don't like letting Douglas that much open.

Our offense is a mess too!

Agreed...the Celtics looked like a team that had no idea how to handle a zone defense...like they looked legitimately confused and didn't know how to handle it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: daveh51292 on April 17, 2011, 07:42:39 PM
Rondo's looked good so far; let's just hope we can limit the three-pointers and keep attacking the paint.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 07:42:53 PM
ray!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:42:55 PM
See.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 07:43:02 PM
Nice to see Ray get a basket.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:43:11 PM
Not a great start, we should be up a whole lot more.
Key to this series I think is the bench.  On paper ours is better than Knicks but ours has been lousy collectively for a long time. So as far as how much we're up or down after 1, I'm not concerned.

More concerned that Pierce starts playing some basketball and maybe boxes someone out once in awhile.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:43:16 PM
Just feed the ball to Ray Allen this quarter. I don't care if he makes a single one. Get him the dang ball.
yup, nice make on a last second desperation shot
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:43:27 PM
Are they going to guard the arc tonight?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:43:43 PM
Please go after Anthony. Green should have a field day.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 07:44:38 PM
Gotta get offense out of this unit...three point defense is an issue....celtics letting too many rebounds
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:44:43 PM
Keep giving him the dang ball.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 07:44:45 PM
ray....lol....butta baby!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: tgreanier on April 17, 2011, 07:44:54 PM
Who is #20????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:45:01 PM
Honestly the way I see it, the Knicks will be like the Magic.  They make their threes and we're in deep trouble.

So far, 4 of 5, not good.

And what happened to homecourt advantage?  No love from the refs.

And we're scoring, but they aren't easy buckets
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 07:45:32 PM
Krstic just had an open lane to the basket... what the heck was that?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: daveh51292 on April 17, 2011, 07:45:37 PM
I think Rasheed Wallace has secretly been calling Big Baby and giving him tips...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:45:38 PM
see, Krstic is smart -- gets it to Ray for an open jumper.  BBD, not so much.  takes the shot yet again barreling into traffic.

Then again, now I have to critique Krstic for not driving to the basket when wide open
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 07:45:48 PM
Who is #20????

I think Bradley?  He looks sharp though.   ;)

Krstic needs to drive on that and finish and/or draw the foul.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:46:07 PM
Jeff green needs to do something
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 07:46:28 PM
Maybe these free throws for Ray will get him going.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:46:37 PM
Did you notice the defense on that Krstic miss?

That was horrendous, he's HAS to score on that kind of a play.

The boston crowd seems really nervous right now.  Almost like they can't rest until we're up by at least 15.

And I can't blame them.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:46:39 PM
Krstic just had an open lane to the basket... what the heck was that?

That was more like an open highway. Could have driven a Mac truck through that hole.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 07:46:42 PM
kool we trying to get ray rolling..but west needs to get his ball on too
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:46:59 PM
Defense has been decent so far. They're making an effort, including the bench.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 07:47:04 PM
Great to see Ray getting some shots... smooth as usual. Green's D on Melo has been really good!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 07:47:16 PM
Krstic just had an open lane to the basket... what the heck was that?

Ugh I was thinking the same thing...that was horrible.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:47:24 PM
Maybe these free throws for Ray will get him going.

Ummm, he just made 2 jump shots in a row. I think those would get him going more than free throws.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:47:37 PM
Krstic just had an open lane to the basket... what the heck was that?

I have no idea . . . you're seven feet tall with no one in front of you, take it to the basket.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 07:47:49 PM
Don't like the offense with this unit. Too much Davis trying to be a hero
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: scoop1977 on April 17, 2011, 07:48:10 PM
Krstic just had an open lane to the basket... what the heck was that?

That play was quite funny. Jump-shooting big to a fault.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 07:48:28 PM
I agree that NY hitting 3's is their key to vctory.  So, the good news is that they are hitting 80% and the game is tied.

I am unhappy that their little guys are getting in the lane and getting lay-ups and rebounds.  That worries me a lot.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:48:34 PM
kool we trying to get ray rolling..but west needs to get his ball on too

We can win without West getting offense, we will struggle to win if Ray doesn't get offense. Therefore, keep getting him the ball.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 07:48:38 PM
OK, I'm not UNhappy by the way we are playing . . . but I'm not happy either.  Let's get it going and start earning some separation.  Knicks are second rate and shouldn't be hanging with our C's. Like that Ray is being more assertive, love to see him catch fire.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:49:06 PM
Did you notice the defense on that Krstic miss?

That was horrendous, he's HAS to score on that kind of a play.

The boston crowd seems really nervous right now.  Almost like they can't rest until we're up by at least 15.

And I can't blame them.

with our offense, we have to be up 40.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 07:49:22 PM
C's are going to live and die by bench play. Only 4 pts so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:49:31 PM
A Sherrod just tweeted that Kristic's knee is bothering him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 07:50:25 PM
Looks like Doc is going to use Green as a 3rd wing to spell Ray and Paul this series, and keep him away from the 4 spot.  I think that's a good move.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 07:50:38 PM
ray was r kelly

step in the name love...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:50:56 PM
When is green going to become part of the offense? I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticsGuy34 on April 17, 2011, 07:51:20 PM
Jeff Green playing Great Defense on melo
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:51:34 PM
Don't like the offense with this unit. Too much Davis trying to be a hero
that's every unit with Davis though    ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:51:55 PM
EVERY NBA playoff game i've seen has had the home team getting EVERY call go their way. This may be the only game in which the away team get's that help instead. I hate the NBA....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:52:02 PM
Pierce needs to post up and/or drive the ball on Anthony every time down the court.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 07:52:07 PM
they seem to be a lil worried bout ray gettin hot...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:52:23 PM
Jeff Green playing Great Defense on melo

His defense looks good, but Melo is hitting shots anyway.  That's how it goes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:52:50 PM
Can't say Rondo isn't trying right now . . . the shots just aren't falling.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:52:54 PM
Make your layups!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:53:15 PM
A Sherrod just tweeted that Kristic's knee is bothering him.
swell (no pun intended)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:53:26 PM
ball movement actually looks really good, simply cant hit the shots
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 07:53:47 PM
Glenn Davis kills this offensed
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:53:50 PM
This offense is just brutal.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 07:54:22 PM
they seem to be a lil worried bout ray gettin hot...
They should. Ray can neutralize their biggest weapon (3's) in a hurry if he does.

That said, let's get him going!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Change on April 17, 2011, 07:54:28 PM
stagnant offense i wonder why

4v5
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 07:54:36 PM
Not very different from a regular season game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:54:40 PM
Glenn Davis kills this offensed

Yep.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:54:46 PM
Oh hey... we got a call.. :o
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 07:54:52 PM
This offense is just brutal.
too many jumpers and wild drives.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
There's no reason the Celtics shouldn't be able to score inside against this Knicks team.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:55:09 PM
Is it bad that after a quarter and a half into this series, I'm already starting to think we're doomed?

We've scored 30 points on a HORRENDOUS defensive team a quarter and a half into the game.

Our offense is shot and if it hasn't gotten figured out after 30 games or whatever it is since the trading deadline, then it will never be figured out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:55:16 PM
Oh hey... we got a call.. :o

Pierce did his very best acting job on that one.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:55:32 PM
This offense is just brutal.

Was just going to write the same thing.  30 points against one of the worst defenses in the league.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 07:55:33 PM
I have seen some horrific officiating in the last couple minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 07:55:37 PM
Rondo has to take the open jumpers or take it to the hoop, he's swinging the ball around too much when they back off him
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:56:10 PM
There's no reason the Celtics shouldn't be able to score inside against this Knicks team.

Pierce needs to post up everytime down the court.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:56:14 PM
Is it bad that after a quarter and a half into this series, I'm already starting to think we're doomed?

We've scored 30 points on a HORRENDOUS defensive team a quarter and a half into the game.

Our offense is shot and if it hasn't gotten figured out after 30 games or whatever it is since the trading deadline, then it will never be figured out.

From what I remember the Celtics didn't look very good in Game 1 of the playoffs last year or the year before, either. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 07:56:18 PM
We can't score against the Knicks and Rondo can't finish yet again... uh oh.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:56:35 PM
stagnant offense i wonder why

4v5
Because Rondo insists on walking the ball up and not allowing his team to get into its offense till there's 15 seconds on the shot clock.

He's been doing this for 2 months.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:56:42 PM
There's no reason the Celtics shouldn't be able to score inside against this Knicks team.

Pierce needs to post up everytime down the court.

I disagree . . . they need more movement to try to break down the defense, not more iso stuff.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: kg is king on April 17, 2011, 07:56:48 PM
EVERY NBA playoff game i've seen has had the home team getting EVERY call go their way. This may be the only game in which the away team get's that help instead. I hate the NBA....

Where do you see that? Both teams have the same number of fouls and free throws. It's early in the game, relax.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 07:56:59 PM
Long scoring drought begins. Offense is really really sad.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 07:57:14 PM
The Knicks were not a good defensive team this seaon, but I can't see how they are terrible tonight so far.  They've been active and aggressive and are clogging the lane very well. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:57:20 PM
OOHH, who is that lady with Bill?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 07:57:26 PM
Green did okay playing d on melo,  but he continues to be invisible on offense. Continues to make no sense to me.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 07:57:31 PM
Same Rondo for most of the past month. C's are way too reliant on Baby making jump shots.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: daveh51292 on April 17, 2011, 07:57:53 PM
Any chance we bring in Flo for Davis? It's worth asking...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 07:57:59 PM
Is it bad that after a quarter and a half into this series, I'm already starting to think we're doomed?

We've scored 30 points on a HORRENDOUS defensive team a quarter and a half into the game.

Our offense is shot and if it hasn't gotten figured out after 30 games or whatever it is since the trading deadline, then it will never be figured out.

From what I remember the Celtics didn't look very good in Game 1 of the playoffs last year or the year before, either. 

But this is a different team that has yet to show since the Perk trade that it has figured out its offense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 07:58:16 PM
Hey Pierce, you may want to play defense on him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: radiohead on April 17, 2011, 07:59:09 PM
This could get ugly quick. Boston better get over those turnovers and get their focus back.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 07:59:17 PM
looking awful on both ends of the floor
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 07:59:26 PM
our "defense" is letting NY shoot over 60%.
I thought they were the team that didn't play any?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 07:59:44 PM
Seriously...watch where the shot clock is when Rondo finally gets into the play.  15 or 16 seconds every time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 07:59:46 PM
If it weren't for the jerseys, I don't think I'd know for sure which of these teams is the Celtics.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 08:00:25 PM
Any chance we bring in Flo for Davis? It's worth asking...

She's already in there.. #20
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: tgreanier on April 17, 2011, 08:00:38 PM
Man the panic in here is incredible. The Knicks have nothing to lose and are playing above their heads. Even if the Knicks win this game, this series is hardly over.

On another note, I have a very low opinion of John Hollinger...who picked the Lakers and Spurs to win today..along with the Celtics.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:00:51 PM
Carmelo is making it look a little too easy on offense. Would love to see one of our bigs give him a hard foul, remind him it's the playoffs.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:01:03 PM
we're screwed
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:01:06 PM
Our fans are a joke.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:01:36 PM
No three point defense. no regular defense. I was hoping the playoffs would offer some change but so.far I am a bit concerned. Too many fouls...to many easy shots for knicks...not feeling good
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:01:36 PM
Hollinger is an idiot. I'm actually being kind when I say that about him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:02:06 PM
Knicks are outplaying us, come on guys!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 08:02:13 PM
Someone wake Pierce up and tell him the playoffs have started.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:02:18 PM
Team looks great - lol
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:02:22 PM
Man the panic in here is incredible. The Knicks have nothing to lose and are playing above their heads. Even if the Knicks win this game, this series is hardly over.

On another note, I have a very low opinion of John Hollinger...who picked the Lakers and Spurs to win today..along with the Celtics.

making excuses for losing playoff games now?

It just keeps getting worse and worse around here
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:02:29 PM
God, I would rather do school work than watch this offense operate.

That is how awful it is. Where the hell is the team for the last 3 years?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 08:02:50 PM
Anyone know what was chanted?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 08:03:30 PM
Horrible call
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 08:03:33 PM
We totally look like the second best team out there.  Our plays break down more than theirs, their passes are crisper, our rotations look slow.  Man I hope we come out with a killer 3rd quarter.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:03:38 PM
Glen Davis: volume shooter?!? More shots than J Shuttlesworth ? That aint right.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:03:52 PM
Our fans are a joke.

I'm telling ya, they're nervous.

I feel like deep down, the fans there don't really have alot of faith in this team.  Or maybe they do, but then the moment they start playing like they've been playing since the trade (so absolute crap) they quiet down.

I sure as hell don't have faith in this team.  And this game is just proving it more and more so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:03:59 PM
hmmm, seems like the team doesn't realize it's the playoffs because they look like they're playing the same way they did for the past month.

someone needs to let them know that they were supposed to 'flip the switch' in time for tonight's game   :-\
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:04:00 PM
God, I would rather do school work than watch this offense operate.

That is how awful it is. Where the hell is the team for the last 3 years?

Out there on the court . . . the Big-3 Celtics have always been a team prone to stretches of offensive stagnation.  They have little to no inside game and thus depend a lot on jumpshots.

It's just become much more noticeable this year because the team has gotten older and the legs simply aren't there on a lot of the jumpshots and tough runners in the lane.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 08:04:07 PM
I think we let the wrong "Allen" go. The one that could actually help right now is in San Antonio celebrating.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 08:04:08 PM
It's a great defensive strategy to allow Stoudemire to shoot at will from midrange without even contesting his shots. ::)

Our offense is garbage even though we get a lot of offensive boards.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Change on April 17, 2011, 08:04:15 PM
Perk got scapegoated for the spacing problem. It wasn't his fault all along.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:04:21 PM
And next season is going to be even worse...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 08:04:29 PM
we're screwed

Not yet, we're not.  Stay calm, people.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Green Hell on April 17, 2011, 08:04:32 PM
Our starters are GASSED. They're TOO old to handle a 9 man rotation. Pierce is front rimming, Ray is timid. They're too tired to close out the three point shooters and the Knicks haven't even started attacking the paint.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: tgreanier on April 17, 2011, 08:04:40 PM
Hollinger is an idiot. I'm actually being kind when I say that about him.

Agreed. Wholeheartedly. His numbers are as useless as his opinions.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PseudoElite on April 17, 2011, 08:04:54 PM
Celtics are playing as badly as they have in the past 2 weeks,

where is the proverbial playoff switch?

Man....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fanofgreen on April 17, 2011, 08:05:05 PM
I am sick and tired of watching Rondo walk the *&#% ball up the floor!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:05:41 PM
Pierce play some defense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:06:14 PM
thankfully Rondo has hit some of those elbow jumpers or this would be looking a lot worse.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 08:06:20 PM
Unfortunately it's going like I imagined It could go: they're stronger and quicker, we are slow and it's tough to play offense if our talent it's not supported by legs and speed.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:06:27 PM
Rondo has already taken 10 shots. :o
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:06:36 PM
I think we let the wrong "Allen" go. The one that could actually help right now is in San Antonio celebrating.

You know Tony didn't have that great a game, and the Knicks' SG is their second to last option on offense?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 08:06:43 PM
Our starters are GASSED. They're TOO old to handle a 9 man rotation. Pierce is front rimming, Ray is timid. They're too tired to close out the three point shooters and the Knicks haven't even started attacking the paint.
They've been off for a week.  If they're gassed they're in the wrong profession.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:06:53 PM
defense is pathetic
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:06:53 PM
Rondo has already taken 10 shots. :o

I'll take 50% shooting from Rondo
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:06:56 PM
how does KG miss that badly from that close without getting fouled?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Larry for 3 on April 17, 2011, 08:07:08 PM
Man the panic in here is incredible. The Knicks have nothing to lose and are playing above their heads. Even if the Knicks win this game, this series is hardly over.

On another note, I have a very low opinion of John Hollinger...who picked the Lakers and Spurs to win today..along with the Celtics.

How much more evidence do you need about the Celtics this season? As it stands now, this team is in trouble, have been for what 30 or so games? I dunno know, this team has shown very little in 2 months.  What do you want fans to think???  I need hope,  this first half does nothing to en-still confidence
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: kg is king on April 17, 2011, 08:07:14 PM
we're screwed

Not yet, we're not.  Stay calm, people.

If we are screwed when the game is not even over, then how about the Lakers and Spurs?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Frezz on April 17, 2011, 08:07:20 PM
lol we are getting swept
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:07:37 PM
Glen Davis just kills everything this team does. I am done with him. He needs to move on.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:07:39 PM
This offense looks so anemic. They're driving and dishing it out to the perimeter.  ::)
Title: Paul Pierce getting outplayed
Post by: missyP on April 17, 2011, 08:07:49 PM
I am waiting for the captain to get angry and get to work.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:07:54 PM
behind the basket camera angle is terribly annoying.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: radiohead on April 17, 2011, 08:08:02 PM
Ray NEEDS some threes badly.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 08:08:07 PM
I think we let the wrong "Allen" go. The one that could actually help right now is in San Antonio celebrating.

You know Tony didn't have that great a game, and the Knicks' SG is their second to last option on offense?

But their Small Forward is their top option. Tony covers both.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:08:23 PM
Where's the energy, the emotion? We are just as sloppy on offense as we were to close out the regular season. And we aren't playing nearly as physical enough on defense. This half can't end soon enough, need to start from scratch in the 3rd.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:08:30 PM
MAKE A LAYUP.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:08:38 PM
They have the best two players on the floor and those two are running the show right now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:08:43 PM
Rondo has already taken 10 shots. :o

I'll take 50% shooting from Rondo

Agree, but usually when rondo takes this many shots the celts don't win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Change on April 17, 2011, 08:08:58 PM
Rondo has already taken 10 shots. :o

I'll take 50% shooting from Rondo

No i take better spacing, and Big3 scoring.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:09:04 PM
can't score...can't defend...turnovers turnovers turnovers. making the knicks look like they are a good defensive team...this is pathetic. getting blown ot in the playoffs at home
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:09:13 PM
Our fans are almost as bad as our offense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:09:15 PM
are you kidding me with that PP iso move??????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:09:31 PM
a disaster of a first half
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Errn on April 17, 2011, 08:09:41 PM
Awful defense by Davis letting Amare do that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 08:09:51 PM
What a terrible start to the playoffs. This is the last thing this team needed.

Yes I'm wondering if this truly it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:10:04 PM
Decent 1st quarter, AWFUL 2nd quarter. Oh, joy. 39 points against the worst defense in the NBA ...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:10:12 PM
Blowout in the making?

(http://www.funhunter.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/epic-fail.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:10:24 PM
smart move Rondo!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:10:30 PM
Our fans are almost as bad as our offense.

The fans should boo this team off the court
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:10:33 PM
we're screwed

Not yet, we're not.  Stay calm, people.

If we are screwed when the game is not even over, then how about the Lakers and Spurs?

I've just received word that both of those franchises have folded. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:10:34 PM
I am 100% Rondo hates Ray Allen. Doesn't even look hi sway anymore.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 08:10:36 PM
LOL. I don't know what to make of all this. Shaq will be back when we "really need him"....we'll flip the switch...we'll play with a lot of focus in the playoffs. Let's hear some more excuses....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Original Creation on April 17, 2011, 08:10:47 PM
Yup, it's totally due to the Perkins trade that our offense is so bad, right?  Cos Perk was a regular Moses Malone.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
This is the same crap team that got beat by New Jersey and Charlotte.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Frezz on April 17, 2011, 08:11:02 PM
Carmelo gets 2 fouls in the first minute and we never make him play defense one time after that. Not only are we bad, we're an incredibly dumb basketball team.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:11:07 PM
Our fans are almost as bad as our offense.

The fans should boo this team off the court

No they shouldn't.  ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:11:12 PM
they pooped the floor in the 2nd quarter
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:11:17 PM
Blowout in the making?
No way. We have too much heart. Not giving up on this yet, Knicks played a perfect half. We can adjust.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:11:23 PM
are you kidding me with that PP iso move??????

Yeah, I wasn't sure whether to cringe or laugh.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:11:31 PM
so much for flipping a switch. this team will be lucky to get past the lowly knicks. this is just putrid
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:11:34 PM
Wow.  Just an awful quarter.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Spicoli on April 17, 2011, 08:11:35 PM
Okay, now i'm convinced that there is no switch for these guys. Not this year. Only 39 points against one of the worst D's in the league.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:11:40 PM
that was an awful half.

I hope the players arent as shook as the fan base is
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: LB3533 on April 17, 2011, 08:11:51 PM
Can't seem to score.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:12:09 PM
lol we are getting swept

It's only one game but ya know, it wouldn't surprise me if we do.

Seriously, it's gotten that bad for this team.  They've got nothing left.  I'm convinced.  Game 1 of the nba playoffs at home against one of the worst defensive teams in the league.  You have everyone doubting you, everyone saying the trade was bad, that you've got nothing left.

This team should've come out to make a statement.  Same old team since this trade.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 08:12:20 PM
Blowout in the making?

(http://www.funhunter.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/epic-fail.jpg)

I think so.  :-[
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Errn on April 17, 2011, 08:12:29 PM
Yup, it's totally due to the Perkins trade that our offense is so bad, right?  Cos Perk was a regular Moses Malone.

Maybe our starters aren't too enthusiastic about the chumps that came in.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CaliCeltics on April 17, 2011, 08:12:48 PM
We scored 15 points. WOW.
We may have "flipped" the switch, but the Knicks sure as heck flipped it back. We can't do a [dang] thing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:12:50 PM
The pessimism I expect - that was a mediocre 1st quarter followed by a horrible 2nd.  The overreaction, ok, it's pretty much the norm.

But hearing people gloat over the team underperforming like they'd predicted is really something else.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:12:50 PM
Yup, it's totally due to the Perkins trade that our offense is so bad, right?  Cos Perk was a regular Moses Malone.

You've hit on the biggest problem with the whole "trade is the culprit" argument.

51 points allowed in the half?  Yeah, that's tough, but I could live with that.

39 points scored in the half?  There's your problem.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: pengaloo on April 17, 2011, 08:14:19 PM
I am 100% Rondo hates Ray Allen. Doesn't even look hi sway anymore.
Ray is never open anymore. And when Rondo waits around watching Ray run around pointlessly, we're even worse off because by then, we only have a couple of seconds left on the shot clock.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:14:34 PM
Blowout in the making?
No way. We have too much heart. Not giving up on this yet, Knicks played a perfect half. We can adjust.
are you kidding?  Knicks were far from perfect.  very far.  C's were even farther away from it.

Let's see what they do in the second half.  If they come out with purpose, they can win this game.  if they don't, I really be p---ed off.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:14:52 PM
Yup, it's totally due to the Perkins trade that our offense is so bad, right?  Cos Perk was a regular Moses Malone.

Maybe our starters aren't too enthusiastic about the chumps that came in.

So they're just going to throw the season?  Please.  If our players are that pathetic, they don't deserve to be playing in the NBA.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: LB3533 on April 17, 2011, 08:15:12 PM
Rondo is playing decent....it really isn't about Rondo...it's really all about our Big 3's performance.

1st Half:

Our Big 3: 21 points on 7-18 shooting

Knicks Big 3: 31 points on 11-19 shooting
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:15:31 PM
so much for flipping a switch. this team will be lucky to get past the lowly knicks. this is just putrid

It was an awful half, or, a mediocre 1st quarter and terrible 2nd quarter.  You may be correct, but it's plain silly to draw firm conclusions from one half of basketball. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: radiohead on April 17, 2011, 08:16:09 PM
That last foul on Billups with 2 seconds to go shows what type of D we're playing so far. It's flat,lazy,with no tenacity whatsoever. Even the execution in offense is sloppy. When was the last time we saw Ray with an open three...specially those killer threes in transition? It's just mind boggling how the C's level of play has dropped on both ends after the trade.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: jimmehx on April 17, 2011, 08:19:48 PM
Well if you all think we are going to be swept, time to start enjoying the last 7 halves you will see of this starting unit.

The negativity in this town stinks. It sucks and it stinks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 08:19:54 PM
Wow. Speechless. On the "bright" side we were in the same situation against Miami in game 1 last year but somehow I think the Knicks are much more dangerous and capable of holding to their lead than Miami was.

Gotta make a strong run to start the 3rd or we're toasted. And maybe, just MAYBE, we should give Green some shots when is on the court because you know, he can score and he actually defends Melo way better than Pierce.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:23:56 PM
maybe it's time to finally try that lineup of Jeff Green with the big 4 instead of Davis, I mean, 1-6 for Davis so far, if we are going to lose, lose with our shooters taking the shots
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Bankshot on April 17, 2011, 08:24:41 PM
What happened to the switch?  ??? The same old tired offense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 08:25:02 PM
Props to TNT for the big screen analysis with Kenny.  That rocks! 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:25:35 PM
celtics can't score enough to beat the knicks. it is really sad what this team has become
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: scoop1977 on April 17, 2011, 08:25:42 PM
Yup, it's totally due to the Perkins trade that our offense is so bad, right?  Cos Perk was a regular Moses Malone.

You've hit on the biggest problem with the whole "trade is the culprit" argument.

51 points allowed in the half?  Yeah, that's tough, but I could live with that.

39 points scored in the half?  There's your problem.

There's an old saying that goes: defense wins championships because you can rely on it every night. Offense comes and goes. If the Knicks were shooting 40% and not above 50%, Boston would have the lead.

Plus, Perkins would make the offense better. These guys are just too inefficient for the type of role the center has in this offense. They're shooting below 40%, Perkins would score at a 60% clip.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:26:03 PM
Jeff Green took two shots. I thought he was brought in to help spark the offense off the bench? What am I missing?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:26:14 PM
Rondo is playing decent....it really isn't about Rondo...it's really all about our Big 3's performance.

1st Half:

Our Big 3: 21 points on 7-18 shooting

Knicks Big 3: 31 points on 11-19 shooting

This.

KG's been particularly impotent offensively.  The C's have gotten nothing out of him when they go to him in the post.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Errn on April 17, 2011, 08:26:42 PM
Anybody else think the Memphis-Denver game will be more exciting?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 08:26:46 PM
They run, we don't.

Regardless of who has more talent.

Scary.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 08:26:56 PM
I am so GOD [DANG] tired of fat baby I'm about to throw my 46" LED out the window in frustration. (deep breaths)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 08:27:27 PM
Still a lot of ball to be played. Celtics will get back in this.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:27:55 PM
Wow.  One half of basketball.  It's silly to be drawing conclusions from 1 half.  But, I'll have to assume that all of you were dooming Chicago during Game 1.  And, of course, all of you are predicting that the Magic, Spurs and Lakers are going down too.   Or is it just the C's who can be destined for certain ineptitude after 1 half of basketball?

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:28:18 PM
Rondo is playing decent....it really isn't about Rondo...it's really all about our Big 3's performance.

1st Half:

Our Big 3: 21 points on 7-18 shooting

Knicks Big 3: 31 points on 11-19 shooting

This.

KG's been particularly impotent offensively.  The C's have gotten nothing out of him when they go to him in the post.



Yea, KG put up some weak shots down low and got nothing but air a few times. The only time I feel confident with him shooting is when he takes the 20 ft jumper.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:28:29 PM
Jeff Green took two shots. I thought he was brought in to help spark the offense off the bench? What am I missing?

Baby's superiority as an on-ball screener (and his willingness to call his own number once he gets the pass) gets him many more touches. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: birdwatcher on April 17, 2011, 08:28:29 PM
Well, it looks like Doc really simplified the offense. Nothing but jumpers.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 08:28:30 PM
I feel bad for Glen Davis. He had to take a lot of difficult end of shot clock field goal attempts in the first half ... with his teammates, especially the guards/wings, putting him in a bad position and forcing him into a low percentage shot late in the shot clock.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:28:49 PM
We should all be happy about the first half the Celts just played.  My bad.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:28:53 PM
when glenn davis comes in bad things happen. he is an albatross on offense. he is killing this team. and as bad as the offense is..the defense is slow and lazy.getting beat to 50/50 balls and just no defense on the 3...it is disgusting...

we will all be able to see what this series has to offer in the next 10 minutes of game time. if the knicks come out and get this lead up to 15 plus...then fork the Cs
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 08:29:19 PM
Still a lot of ball to be played. Celtics will get back in this.

Our guys are capable of blowing these guys off the court in the third.  Now let's see it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:29:20 PM
Anybody else think the Memphis-Denver game will be more exciting?

You'll have to wait awhile . . . even assuming the Grizz win the series against the Spurs.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 08:29:22 PM
We were down 14 last year against Miami in game one. Lets hope they decide to "flip the switch" during the 3rd quarter again.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: j804 on April 17, 2011, 08:29:23 PM
You would think we wouldn't come out soft and like the team that's been in a metal rut since the trade but hey nothings changed. I have been concerned the past few weeks but hell I'm pretty much ready to accept it.

This team is NOT a championship team right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:30:08 PM
and another foul...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:30:30 PM
Let's run the offense through Ray more often.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 08:30:37 PM
Disappointed that Doc didn't use Jeff Green more at the four against Jeffries / Shawne Williams.

Once again, too many minutes for Glen Davis and too few minutes from Jermaine O'Neal.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 08:30:50 PM
That's it.  Ray Allen getting Ray Allen involved. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:31:18 PM
11 turnovers...what a joke. our bigs have no hands
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:31:33 PM
Never realized how poor Jermaine's hands are.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:31:42 PM
Jermaine

(http://rookery.s3.amazonaws.com/1190500/1190883_3ec2_625x1000.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:32:00 PM
can we please stop fouling? my god
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:32:47 PM
Mike D'Antoni teams are not exactly known for holding onto leads.  You'd think we'd remember that after the last two times we played them.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:32:58 PM
Trying to figure this. Has their contempt for the Knicks held them back. Or are the Cs harboring a grain of self-doubt? Or (Ockams razor) NY is younger and quicker.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:33:07 PM
Jesus christ Rondo...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:33:14 PM
Celts offense = rondo jumpshots
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:33:44 PM
Yes!  Finally!  Drive the lane against this team, they don't want to play defense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:33:57 PM
seems like Ray is determined to get some shots this quarter.  at least he's driving.

looks like Rondo might be taking a cue from him now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:34:26 PM
wasted possession with 2 bricked Fts
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:34:56 PM
good hustle on the O board but they've GOT to convert those  :-\
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:35:01 PM
Rondo free throws laughable
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:35:25 PM
Rondo couldn't look any worse
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:35:40 PM
boston is finished. this team has nothing on either end anymore
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:35:52 PM
They need a stop then a bucket already.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Errn on April 17, 2011, 08:36:16 PM
Rondo missed both of his free throws there.

What was Rose for game one. Like 22 of 24?

Ugh. Shot blocked at the other end.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:36:43 PM
Finally some life from JO
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:36:54 PM
WHAT A BLOCK BY JO! Holy crap. Let's go, boys.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:36:55 PM
They need a stop then a bucket already.

Wish for more wishes next!   ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:36:58 PM
my oh my where has PP's game gone?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 08:36:59 PM
Excellent effort from JO on both ends.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:37:02 PM
JO keeping us alive!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 08:37:07 PM
LOVE JO's hustle.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:37:15 PM
First sign of life this game. Finally
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:37:20 PM
we're not guarding the post and were not guarding the perimeter...what exactly is the defensive theory right now?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:37:35 PM
Have to ride this momentum.  I'm worried about what happens when the bench comes in.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 08:37:35 PM
Jermaine O'Neal!!

That's why we got em'!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 17, 2011, 08:37:36 PM
JO having the game of his life.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 08:37:38 PM
Love the hustle from JO!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: makaveli on April 17, 2011, 08:37:47 PM
J-O looking good!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:37:55 PM
Jermaine is ballin!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:38:12 PM
need to get this to under 5 by the start of the 4th
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 08:38:13 PM
JO to the rescuse! D leading to offense, it's tough to score but finally some spark, loving JO tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: KGDunks on April 17, 2011, 08:38:20 PM
Let's run some plays for Ray  ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:38:26 PM
Jermaine earning his money. 

Rondo's offensive struggles are so frustrating.  The guy puts himself in all the right positions but his conversion %s have regressed.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: 4THQTR on April 17, 2011, 08:38:41 PM
JO giving me reason to keep believing and i'm not only talking this game or this series...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:38:48 PM
Gotta keep the momentum going
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:38:50 PM
PP!!  and here I was about to write this team is missing all of its productive "hustle" players and PP goes and makes a diving save. 

even with that play, I noticed that seems to be the difference this year-->no one making those extra hustle plays.  TA, Perk, Nate, Powe, Posey, etc...   Sure Delonte hustles but he's hardly on the court and BBD's hustle just doesn't seem very productive this year.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:38:53 PM
I recall a LONG period of time where many naysayers were saying that Jermaine wouldn't play another minute for the C's.

Negativity doesn't work for me.   Let's go JO -- let's go C's!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
all starts on defense...stops equals easier offense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:39:05 PM
Imagine what this score would be if Rondo didn't make the jumpers he made in the first half?

Unfortunately you have to give credit to the Knicks gameplan.  They wanted to have Rondo be the leading shottaker and so far they've executed that very well.

And the Celtics don't seem to have any idea on how to counter it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:39:17 PM
Take a tip from JO--there's money to be made working inside.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:40:11 PM
a ray 3 would be really nice right about now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:40:16 PM
The Knicks offense right now is imploding. They have to take advantage.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: albas89 on April 17, 2011, 08:40:37 PM
PP looks old... :-[
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
Ok JO SEE YOU!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:41:08 PM
Jermaine O'Neal is not ready to go in the cart yet, it seems.

(http://mmofallout.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/holygrail004-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:41:11 PM
now THAT'S huge!!  if JO can hit short jumpers, the offense becomes very potent.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 08:41:13 PM
Man, if everyone was playing as well as our "forgotten O'Neal" we'd be in good shape.

He's becoming my hero.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:41:16 PM
My goodness. JO is playing out of his mind right now. Back to his prime Indiana days.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:41:18 PM
can we get a call?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 08:41:39 PM
a ray 3 would be really nice right about now

I think the Garden would explode if that happens.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:41:58 PM
Memo to Paul Pierce--stop chucking!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: j804 on April 17, 2011, 08:42:12 PM
It's kind of sad that JO is the only one playing with any heart
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:42:39 PM
need to go at Melo a lot more often.  they should have pushed him into his 3rd foul a lot sooner than just now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:42:50 PM
I'm not sure what would be more frustrating...being down 10-13 points the WHOLE game or constantly getting it down to 4 or 6 but not being able to get over the hump.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:43:02 PM
paul pierce..please drive to the hoop
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:43:17 PM
It's kind of sad that JO is the only one playing with any heart

Did you miss Pierce diving into the first row a minute ago?  Not making shots doesn't mean not playing with heart.

Wow KG got CLOBBERED there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:43:28 PM
I expct MVP chants for JO if he can get to teh line
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticsclay on April 17, 2011, 08:43:39 PM
we are getting our swag back! oneal playing huge....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:43:44 PM
Amare just clobbered KG. Are we at home or not?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:43:46 PM
I like our interior defense right now. Need to turn more of these stops into points.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:44:22 PM
Rodo just passed the ball to Ray!!!! I've seen it all, now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:44:30 PM
Amare just clobbered KG. Are we at home or not?
when has that ever mattered to the refs in a C's game   ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:44:36 PM
Jermaine... Jermaine!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Errn on April 17, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
We couldn't convert on offense there. Rondo should be able to finish around the rim. He must be hesitant to do anything for fear of injury. But if you don't practice, you might not be able to perform it!

J.O. playing fantastic. Drawing the charge.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
just not going to give boston any calls inside tonight..KG got killed
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:44:49 PM
Hard for ray to make shots when he hardly takes any
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 08:44:58 PM
Way to take the charge, JO!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 08:45:10 PM
Finally!! Go RAY!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: 4THQTR on April 17, 2011, 08:45:20 PM
thanks JO, kept the cs in the game
please ray get it going
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:45:49 PM
RAY RAY. Within 3. Where'd the negativity go?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:45:57 PM
Nice sequence by Ray!!

This team might still know how to win a game or two in the playoffs yet  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:46:02 PM
all about defensive effort
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:46:07 PM
I like this new number 20 guy on the team
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:46:17 PM
Ok Ray gonna do it his [dang] self even if Rondo wont give him his easy shots anymore
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
There ya go, C's!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:46:38 PM
Allen finally getting his, all coming off our defense. This is good!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:46:40 PM
Ray! Slowly working our way back into the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:46:58 PM
JO is the only celtic that wants it out there
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 08:47:14 PM
JO has been the MPV so far, wow, what an impact! So glad for him after all the bad talk he received.

Ray coming to life too and the Knicks'D falling appart, keep it up!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:47:24 PM
this offense better keep running through the big three with davis down inside cleaning up the misses. no more davis jump shots
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:47:26 PM
Great energy.  JO playing great.  GREAT to see Ray hit that 3.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:47:27 PM
That was a high IQ play from Ray there. You knew they'd bite on the upfake from 3 opening up an open lane to the basket.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: tgreanier on April 17, 2011, 08:47:58 PM
JO is the only celtic that wants it out there

This is an ignorant comment.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:48:23 PM
time for pierce to get involved...inside drawing fouls
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:48:26 PM
Why is it negative to criticize a team when it plays like crap?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Green Hell on April 17, 2011, 08:48:30 PM
I hope Jermaine can keep it up. We desperately need Shaq back to dispel some of his minutes and keep him injury free.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:48:32 PM
Remarkable defensive impact from JO during that stretch.  The short Js are gravy.  We just need to get KG on track.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Change on April 17, 2011, 08:48:37 PM
JO has been the MPV so far, wow, what an impact! So glad for him after all the bad talk he received.

Ray coming to life too and the Knicks'D falling appart, keep it up!!!

Happy for the guy.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 08:48:47 PM
Why put the fat moron in for JO when he clearly was on a roll on both ends of the court. SMH
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:49:16 PM
Why is it negative to criticize a team when it plays like crap?

There's a difference between claiming that the Celtics are completely done and stating facts like how they didn't play well in the first half. That's all.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: 4THQTR on April 17, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
time for pierce to get involved...inside drawing fouls

That and i wanna see them putting green to more use when the offense dries up with the 2nd unit
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:50:02 PM
Why is it negative to criticize a team when it plays like crap?

There's a difference between claiming that the Celtics are completely done and stating facts like how they didn't play well in the first half. That's all.

Agreed
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:50:04 PM
They called it this time. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:50:22 PM
keep driving and dishing...don't settle for jumpers
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:51:09 PM
Figuring out now how and where to attack.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:51:26 PM
Our D is really clamping down - and our offense feeds off our D.  Stay aggressive and let's get the lead going into the 4th.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:51:31 PM
second unit cannot give the mo back
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:51:36 PM
Davis having another really bad game.  Jared Jeffries should not be such a rebounding threat.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:52:47 PM
This front court is going to kill us
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 08:53:13 PM
Come on Green, make a shot for yourself.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:53:15 PM
why is Doc back to playing BBD and Green as the front court?   this is a really bad combo  >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: 4THQTR on April 17, 2011, 08:53:23 PM
take it the hole paul
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:53:24 PM
Someone please block out Jeffries. I hate teams that live and die by the three. Makes me sick.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:53:42 PM
more knick scrubs scoring....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:53:45 PM
Glen Davis has to go.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:53:53 PM
Bad defense there by Ray.  It's not that hard.  Close out the threes, put your hand in front of them...cmon.  Don't blow this opportunity.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 08:53:54 PM
That's the way to do it, Paul!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:54:16 PM
anyone heard if something's up with Krstic? 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:54:18 PM
That fast break by Melo where he missed the layup and NO CELTIC BOTHERED TO COLLECT THE REBOUND AND ALLOWED TRAILING KNICKS TO GET THE PUT BACK just completely made me lose it.  Glen Davis just trotted past the basket, assuming the ball was going to go in.

That's unacceptable!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:54:21 PM
JO is the only celtic that wants it out there

This is an ignorant comment.

if you don't like it, too bad, but I'll say it again, JO is the only celtic that wants it out there tonight!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:54:27 PM
Not one real big guy on the court for the celts
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Green Hell on April 17, 2011, 08:54:37 PM
Baby can't set a screen to save his LIFE.

WHY DO YOU THINK OUR OFFENSE STALLS OUT EVERY TIME HE CHECKS INTO THE GAME?

Put that BUM on the bench.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 08:54:45 PM
Darn.  Clutch 3 by Williams.  This quarter needs to close out well -- can't give back what we took.  I like the 4th starting with us within 5 and the ball.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:54:58 PM
knicks are nothing more than a 15 foot and out jump shooting team. bunch a scrubs
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:55:01 PM
anyone heard if something's up with Krstic? 

yea, bad knee according to Sherrod Blakley
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:55:15 PM
Adjustments I hope Doc makes as the series goes on: use Pierce with the 2nd unit instead of Ray and play Krstic if the Knicks are going to play Jeffries.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:55:48 PM
Sadly, there will be a lot more BBD if Krstic is out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 08:56:35 PM
Not one real big guy on the court for the celts
nope, and it's killing them on the boards
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Is it just me or are Chauncey Billups and Anthony Carter slowly turning into identical twins?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Jeffries roaming free in the offensive paint.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:57:24 PM
another poor turnover. this unit will cost them the game...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: tgreanier on April 17, 2011, 08:57:29 PM
JO is the only celtic that wants it out there

This is an ignorant comment.


if you don't like it, too bad, but I'll say it again, JO is the only celtic that wants it out there tonight!

Are you actually paying any attention to the game?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 08:57:48 PM
Good 3rd quarter, except for the last 3-4 minutes. BBD has been a huge black hole tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Spicoli on April 17, 2011, 08:57:53 PM
Jeff Green has no heart. He is too afraid to make a mistake. Always defers to inferior players like Davis. I'm disappointed.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Errn on April 17, 2011, 08:58:01 PM
all about defensive effort

Jeff Green was so smooth there he was careless.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 08:58:06 PM
Everything Glen Davis used to do well before this year is gone. Makes me sick to watch him play out there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 08:58:13 PM
Wow BBD heaven forbid pass the ball for a better last second shot. wow he is outrageous
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 08:58:16 PM
Smh @ BBD dribbling and half court heave...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: 4THQTR on April 17, 2011, 08:58:21 PM
man, bad ending to the quarter...
hope they can bring it again in the 4th
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:58:26 PM
I thought only perk had bad knees. Another bench implosion.  Why did they get Jeff Green again? Invisible again tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 08:58:27 PM
Love how Rondo turns into a rebounding demon whenever the playoffs come around. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
Jeff Green has no heart. He is too afraid to make a mistake. Always defers to inferior players like Davis. I'm disappointed.

seconded
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 08:58:39 PM
This team has scored under 60 points against the worst defensive team in the league after 3 quarters.

Regardless of what happens, we don't deserve to win this game.  Just no flow on the offense whatsoever.

The bench has completely killed this team so far.  We've gotten nothing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 08:58:43 PM
davis comes in and the run ends...big surprise...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 08:58:51 PM
Well, I liked that quarter better.  Still looking for that switch though.  I want ny to have to do a lot of soul searching after this fourth quarter!!! >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 08:58:55 PM
A much better quarter...Jeff Green still learning to play in this system, though.

Need more JO/Ray Ray in this quarter.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 08:59:15 PM
Jeff Green has no heart. He is too afraid to make a mistake. Always defers to inferior players like Davis. I'm disappointed.

seconded

Thirded  Lol
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 08:59:34 PM
I wouldn't play Nenad Krstic in this series.

Not if D'Antoni is going to start Turiaf and use Shawne + Jeffries as his sole backup big men.

I would have Krstic's playing time tied to Shelden Williams. Play Krstic whenever Shelden gets off the bench. Otherwise, a situational sub for Jermaine (vs Turiaf) if Jermaine is in foul trouble.

I thought Doc made a mistake by playing Krstic at all in the first half.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 08:59:38 PM
Baby has become a liability. Too slow and short.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 08:59:47 PM
I really dislike Jeff Green's game.  I don't know if he's still nervous here or what, but he needs to start making an impact
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: radiohead on April 17, 2011, 08:59:51 PM
Finally got some life in the 3rd! Too bad for that turnover by Green though. The lead could've been down to 3.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 08:59:59 PM
This team has scored under 60 points against the worst defensive team in the league after 3 quarters.

Regardless of what happens, we don't deserve to win this game.  Just no flow on the offense whatsoever.

The bench has completely killed this team so far.  We've gotten nothing.

Well, I still think they're going to win this series regardless of what happens tonight.

But this team ain't winning a title.  No sir.  Not with this offense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:00:16 PM
Baby can't set a screen to save his LIFE.

WHY DO YOU THINK OUR OFFENSE STALLS OUT EVERY TIME HE CHECKS INTO THE GAME?

Put that BUM on the bench.
He always looks like he could care less about creating a shot for the ballhandler and is just getting ready for the a pass back to him. I can't stand the way he sets picks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 09:00:26 PM
Rondo's holding on the ball too long continues to mess up this offense.  If he's walking it up or holding it and holding it waiting for someone to get open, he's hurting his team.

Also Ray not getting shots....I blame the point guard.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:00:42 PM
hope this run wasn't fools gold....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:00:59 PM
A much better quarter...Jeff Green still learning to play in this system, though.

Need more JO/Ray Ray in this quarter.

30 games and still learning.  Smh
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 09:01:14 PM
Knicks scored 13 in that quarter.  C's clamped down, reminding the Knicks that they are playing a team that can play defense. But, must keep it going for another quarter.

Pierce 4-13 and Davis 1-7.  Go Captain.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 09:01:18 PM
This team has scored under 60 points against the worst defensive team in the league after 3 quarters.

Regardless of what happens, we don't deserve to win this game.  Just no flow on the offense whatsoever.

The bench has completely killed this team so far.  We've gotten nothing.

Worst defensive team? Dunno.

They're playing solid D tonight on KG, PP and Ray.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 09:01:20 PM
Jeff Green has no heart. He is too afraid to make a mistake. Always defers to inferior players like Davis. I'm disappointed.

seconded

Eh, he's hustling, trying hard on D.  He's just not a featured player on offense.  We go to him in the post (pretty easy to deny) and off screens.  Baby generates far more shot opportunities because he's involved in so many ball screens.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:01:36 PM
i am afraid this unit will allow the knicks to push the lead up
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Dunn on April 17, 2011, 09:01:50 PM
Jeff Green has yet to be used right in this game, Doc needs to get a clue.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 09:01:54 PM
Ray for threeeee!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:02:01 PM
Ray has gotten hot. Get him the ball please!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:02:28 PM
Ray-ray with the trey!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:02:30 PM
Jeffries with another offensive rebound. ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:02:30 PM
I don't like Jeff Green being matched up against Carmelo Anthony all the time on the offensive end of the court.

This is a very bad matchup for Green because Carmelo has the size, strength and defense ... to deny Green in the low post ... and Melo has the quickness to stay with Green who is a fairly limited shot creator off the bounce against SFs ... which basically nullifies Jeff Green altogether as an offensive threat. Well, as a shot-creator.

Doc Rivers needs to use Jeff Green as a PF against Shawne Williams and/or Jared Jeffries to get him going offensively against this Knicks team ... or as a SF against Bill Walker.

But not against Carmelo Anthony. That is just setting Jeff Green up to fail.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 09:02:31 PM
Come on -- tie it!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:02:34 PM
Jared Jeffries should never be allowed to get 8 rebounds against our front line, no matter how much taller he is than Davis or Green.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:02:38 PM
sad that jared jeffries is a one man rebounding machine
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:02:54 PM
Just another example of why this team needs to utilize the greatest shooter of all time in their offense
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
Jeff Green and Big Baby is a horrible frontcourt ; horrible
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:04:02 PM
Just another example of why this team needs to utilize the greatest shooter of all time in their offense

It certainly appears as though Ray should be our #1 option.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 09:04:03 PM
I'd rather see Jeff Green on Amare than Baby.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:04:21 PM
Jeff Green has yet to be used right in this game, Doc needs to get a clue.

Some day jeff green is going to need to do something on his own
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:04:26 PM
sad that jared jeffries is a one man rebounding machine
a lot of scrubs have been one-man rebounding machines against this team this year unfortunately.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:04:37 PM
LOVE Delonte's little stepbacks.  A nice weapon when we're in a spot.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 09:04:37 PM
Tie game!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:04:37 PM
Delonte!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 09:04:48 PM
Come on -- tie it!!

Yes!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:05:19 PM
DWest!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:05:27 PM
finally. some life.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 09:05:29 PM
The bench?   Yes -- THE BENCH!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:05:36 PM
JEFF GREEN! I knew Rondo would flip the switch once the playoffs came around. He always does.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:05:46 PM
Life was bad...but now it's good!  FOREVER!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 09:05:54 PM
There we go Green. I love seeing Rondo flying up the court.  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
There ya go, JG!! I got your back!

Just play your game!

Great to see most of the starters out, and this run made by the bench!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:06:03 PM
I love Delonte West.  Easily the best man on our bench.

I wonder how many more games the Celtics would have won if Delonte had been healthy all year.  My conservative guess is 2-4.

With Jermaine healthy even the majority of the year, oh boy.  The C's would have had the best record in the league.

Oh well.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:06:07 PM
I'd rather see Jeff Green on Amare than Baby.

He just doesn't have the body frame - Carlos Boozer just backed his way through Green straight to the basket
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:06:17 PM
Good decision making by Delonte. We've got some momentum now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 09:06:19 PM
LETS GO CELTICS!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 09:06:20 PM
I love seeing Rondo flying up the court.  :)

+1
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:06:20 PM
finally a lead!!!

this unit can't rebound for crap but it's showing some energy and fight.  can't say enough about how much this team can accomplish if it decides to play hard.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:06:26 PM
bench needs to play with confidence. keep going to the basket please....and box out jeffries
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:06:31 PM
That's more like it!! Delonte with the huge D on Douglas and then the shoot, and Green! Nice!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:06:35 PM
Put the starters back please
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:06:40 PM
Random side note...anyone watching the CSN broadcast of this game?

Is it just me or have the camera angles and changes and all that been terrible this game?  I don't want to see the tops of the players heads or a view from behind the backboard.  Keep it classic.  It's so annoying this game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 09:06:48 PM
That last three by ray, Dwest set an amazing screen under the basket along the baseline to get him open. Something that moron that wears #11 with a body three times his size should learn to do
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 09:06:59 PM
finally. some life.  

Have you been watching the 2nd half? 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: LooseCannon on April 17, 2011, 09:07:25 PM
10 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 0 turnovers.  That's a nice line for Rondo so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
finally. some life.  

Have you been watching the 2nd half? 

yes. that is what i meant.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:07:51 PM
Random side note...anyone watching the CSN broadcast of this game?

Is it just me or have the camera angles and changes and all that been terrible this game?  I don't want to see the tops of the players heads or a view from behind the backboard.  Keep it classic.  It's so annoying this game.

I was just thinking the same thing. Just because it's the playoffs doesn't mean you should switch up the camera angles. They've been terrible.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:07:56 PM
I'd rather see Jeff Green on Amare than Baby.
All of Garnett's minutes should come against Amare. The few remaining minutes should be Jermaine.

Nobody else should ever be matched up against Amare. Neither Jeff Green or Glen Davis are able to play serviceable defense against a guy like Amare.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Change on April 17, 2011, 09:08:21 PM
Just Run
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: tgreanier on April 17, 2011, 09:08:36 PM
Jeff Green sucks Jeff Green sucks Jeff Green sucks...oh wait, not that time.

The game thread tonight is worse than normal for all the negativity. It is like a Lakers thread people, come on. Yes, Boston played like garbage for a lot of this game...but it is game one of a long post season. Let them make their statement...whatever it turns out to be.

I have faith in the Celtics to always try. Are they too old? Maybe. Maybe they are. But I do not believe for a minute this team will lay down.

And I guarantee Big Baby will make a big positive difference in games. Not all of them, but that is why this is a team sport. So will Green. So will Krstc even...

Back to my tall glass of green Kool-aid...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:09:21 PM
you gotta give Amare credit.  He's worked super hard on that jumper and it's really paid off.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:09:31 PM
Rondo is going UPPP for those rebounds, I appreciate the effort



SWEEEEET RAY ALLEN!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:09:41 PM
(http://www.scienceprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/switch_300.jpg)


?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:10:04 PM
Ray on the post is a nice option they should consider a little more often.

too bad they still don't have anyone in there that can apparently block out Amare
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:10:10 PM
Wow, the defensive rebounding has been HORRIBLE. I think it's time for BBD to come out of the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:10:20 PM
need jo back close this out!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 09:10:30 PM
Baby vs. Amare is bad news. We must avoid that match-up.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: makaveli on April 17, 2011, 09:10:46 PM
Why were we playing 2 PG's, SG and two SF for 5 minutes?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:10:52 PM
Jeff green does not suck. Just highly overrated and adding little to this team
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Jeff Green sucks Jeff Green sucks Jeff Green sucks...oh wait, not that time.

The game thread tonight is worse than normal for all the negativity. It is like a Lakers thread people, come on. Yes, Boston played like garbage for a lot of this game...but it is game one of a long post season. Let them make their statement...whatever it turns out to be.

I have faith in the Celtics to always try. Are they too old? Maybe. Maybe they are. But I do not believe for a minute this team will lay down.

And I guarantee Big Baby will make a big positive difference in games. Not all of them, but that is why this is a team sport. So will Green. So will Krstc even...

Back to my tall glass of green Kool-aid...


TP for you, sir.  I wholeheartedly agree.  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:11:08 PM
7 players on the floor?  must be trying the old "Portland" play   ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:11:11 PM
Gotta get Ray off of Melo. Put Pierce back in the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:11:34 PM
Terrible call - Delonte didn't even make contact with him


BBD is awful
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:11:45 PM
Why were we playing 2 PG's, SG and two SF for 5 minutes?

Because we're playing the Knicks
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:11:49 PM
Jeff Green sucks Jeff Green sucks Jeff Green sucks...oh wait, not that time.

The game thread tonight is worse than normal for all the negativity. It is like a Lakers thread people, come on. Yes, Boston played like garbage for a lot of this game...but it is game one of a long post season. Let them make their statement...whatever it turns out to be.

I have faith in the Celtics to always try. Are they too old? Maybe. Maybe they are. But I do not believe for a minute this team will lay down.

And I guarantee Big Baby will make a big positive difference in games. Not all of them, but that is why this is a team sport. So will Green. So will Krstc even...

Back to my tall glass of green Kool-aid...

Drink up!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:11:52 PM
Glen Davis is a joke.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 09:11:56 PM
Jeff Green to close with the four please!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:11:56 PM
Time to put Jermaine back in.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Where is Jo?  Davis is horrendous
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:12:12 PM
Glen Davis needs to get off the floor.  He's terrible.  He better not be back next year.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:12:29 PM
We need JO again.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:12:37 PM
seriously doc, put jo back in
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:12:39 PM
I hate to harp on it, but Baby didn't even look for Ray when he got the ball there. If he's open, he won't make the extra pass.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:12:44 PM
Amare's going wild. Line-up change, Doc. Doc? Doc!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:12:47 PM
Awful defensive play from NY there. I hope that was a three.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:12:52 PM
excellent job by Pierce to draw the foul ; go get us the lead back
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:13:09 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:13:21 PM
Amare coming up big so far
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:13:34 PM
need JO in for BBD.  Davis just isn't getting it done tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:13:35 PM
Nice job by the Capt to draw the foul on Melo.  And he will be shooting 3 fts, no less!  ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Spicoli on April 17, 2011, 09:13:49 PM
So Jermaine single handedly sparks a run with his shot blocking, and scoring, yet Davis gets more burn than he does? This is the playoffs man. Why is Doc still limiting his minutes?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:14:05 PM
Can someone explain to me what happened to the Davis of the last 2 years? Because I want him back. Not this terrible one.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 09:14:11 PM
Glen Davis needs to get off the floor.  He's terrible.  He better not be back next year.
+1 I absolutely hate BBD. With a passion. I don't care if he wins a game for us going forward. He is terrible and ruins this team single handedly. Why not play Green instead of this blackhole
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:14:15 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

I don't think doc has much confidence in green
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:14:18 PM
BBD's line: 24 MIN, 1-8 FG, 0-2 FT, 5 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 2 TO. 

It's silly to expect he'll always play this poorly, but MAN is he playing poorly.

Meanwhile though, Captain can give us the lead.  Play smart and we should pull this one out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:14:20 PM
Why is Doc sticking with Baby? He has been AWFUL all game long!!

Put Green or JO back in for crunch time!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:14:23 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Doc always goes with the familiar. Hard for new guys to get a leg up and confidence.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Bankshot on April 17, 2011, 09:14:41 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Don't you mean instead of JO?  

Will Doc PLEASE put JO back in?!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:14:55 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

I don't think doc has much confidence in green

And in JO?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:15:00 PM
4 on Melo. Woot!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 09:15:08 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Any theory for why Doc is so willing to make Baby the #2 big in terms of minutes? 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Has anyone ever flat out asked Doc what his obsession is with Glen Davis?  Somebody needs to get it through Doc's head that Davis has been pretty pathetic the last few weeks and he's not getting any better.

I really want to hear a definative explanation as to why he continuously plays Davis and I don't wanna hear "because he gives us the best chance to win"...he doesn't.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:15:29 PM
at what minute mark do we get jo back in??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:15:32 PM
JO will close out the remaining 6 minutes or so.  Right?  Right?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on April 17, 2011, 09:15:37 PM
If Doc doesn't put JO in and takes Davis out I'm going to kill him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:15:41 PM
I don't know why doc is leaving baby in there that long.

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 09:15:47 PM
Baby has played enough minutes. The more tired he gets the worse off the C's are. Put JO back in!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:16:12 PM
JO is in . . . thank God.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:16:20 PM
I think it's Doc's familiarity with BBD. Either way, he's been really bad tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:16:29 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Has anyone ever flat out asked Doc what his obsession is with Glen Davis?  Somebody needs to get it through Doc's head that Davis has been pretty pathetic the last few weeks and he's not getting any better.

I really want to hear a definative explanation as to why he continuously plays Davis and I don't wanna hear "because he gives us the best chance to win"...he doesn't.

If Krstic is out, he's our only C other than JO, so I get that.

But I have no idea why he's getting minutes at the 4.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:16:38 PM
If Doc doesn't put JO in and takes Davis out I'm going to kill him.

I think Doc heard you. Lol.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:17:05 PM
I don't know why doc is leaving baby in there that long.

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Doc has a mancrush on Baby. He knows the system, can play a couple positions. Even when it's painfully obvious how much he's hurting the flow of the game, he leans on him for minutes like a crutch.. I don't get it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:17:36 PM
Turiaf = Knicks MVP?  Anytime he comes in it seems like th eCeltics suddenly can't score.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:17:55 PM
once again, the interior defense is killinggg us
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 09:18:14 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Has anyone ever flat out asked Doc what his obsession is with Glen Davis?  Somebody needs to get it through Doc's head that Davis has been pretty pathetic the last few weeks and he's not getting any better.

I really want to hear a definative explanation as to why he continuously plays Davis and I don't wanna hear "because he gives us the best chance to win"...he doesn't.

If Krstic is out, he's our only C other than JO, so I get that.

But I have no idea why he's getting minutes at the 4.

Ooh didn't realize Krstic was out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:18:44 PM
I think it's Doc's familiarity with BBD. Either way, he's been really bad tonight.

its boners like that which cost you a game.

We finally get our team playing well and our coach torpedoes  the momentum
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:19:06 PM
Ray was down there battling, thatta boy!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:19:11 PM
Offense getting stagnant again.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:19:21 PM
We need a stop.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:19:25 PM
big shot by PP.  need tight D.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:19:34 PM
I like Jermaine coming back in against Turiaf.

If New York go big with Turiaf, then Jermaine should finish. If they go small with Jeffries or Shawne Williams, then Jeff Green should finish the game at PF alongside the Big Four.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 09:19:40 PM
Ray gets decked on the curl and no foul.  C'mom you idiots blow your whistles.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:19:49 PM
Well, I saw that Billups 3 coming from a mile away. :-X
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:19:58 PM
Turnovers will be the reason we lose this game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:20:04 PM
5 on JO - ugh.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: HYPE. on April 17, 2011, 09:20:10 PM
Maybe I'm just being delusional, but shouldn't the score be 74-75, Knicks?

77-75 now, since Billups made a three.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:20:19 PM
Pathetic offense again
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:20:48 PM
 . . . and the Celtics' woes in the last 3-4 minutes continue.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:20:56 PM
We're fine on offense. WE NEED A STOP.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
WOW, amazing bucket by Amare (that Edited for profanity.  Please do not do it again.  :-\  )
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:21:03 PM
Sand in the gears. Can't get any momentum going. Looks like its going to be a grind to the finish.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:21:10 PM
And Amare takes it right to the hoop on our terrible frontcourt again!

Ray is notttt joking around tonight
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: scoop1977 on April 17, 2011, 09:21:16 PM
Rondo needs to raise his hand there and contest Billups shot.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:21:29 PM
Nice 3-pt play from Ray.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:21:38 PM
Very unhappy that Glen Davis stayed in the game here instead of Jeff Green

Any theory for why Doc is so willing to make Baby the #2 big in terms of minutes? 
No idea

I don't understand how Doc cannot see that BBD's play declines considerably when he plays big minutes + that BBD has wrecked physically for weeks now and that he badly needs some rest. Tired legs ... Doc is doing BBD no favours in how he is handling Davis.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:21:39 PM
OMG STOP TURNING IT OVER.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:21:48 PM
We've lost all momentum.

We've lost.

Yes.  Even with that Ray basket.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:21:55 PM
!#$@%#&^%$%@$#%#   TURNOVERS!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:21:57 PM
Pull that back, Rondo. Eesh.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:22:18 PM
The Knicks are going to win this game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:22:24 PM
Garnett man up. You are getting schooled.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:22:28 PM
Did Amare just seriously put that in? How?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:22:35 PM
Amare is ridiculously athletic. He has a ton of weapons.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:22:40 PM
Nice defense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:22:49 PM
dannn rondo not a good time in the game to be taking gambles like that


and once again our interior defense lets us down
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:23:15 PM
this is going to be a long series...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:23:17 PM
Amare domninating. Grr. 2 minutes down 4. What do you think?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: lovely_20 on April 17, 2011, 09:23:20 PM
Ray got fouled.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:23:26 PM
Garnett man up. You are getting schooled.
sadly, he is
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: snively on April 17, 2011, 09:23:28 PM
Amare's been all-world offensively.  Hat's off to him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 09:23:38 PM
Taking JO out during a huge momentum swing in the 3rd is becoming crucial.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:23:43 PM
The Celtics are doing their best on defense in this quarter, but the offense just isn't there . . . once again, 4th quarter offense kills this team.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:23:54 PM
Need a bucket and a stop for a chance to win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:24:01 PM
enough with the to's

I put this game on doc win or lose. having baby in there for half the 4th was lunacy
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:24:09 PM
Amare is schooling this team all by himself.

The fact that we took the lead back in this game and are still going to lose makes this loss that much more frustrating.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 09:24:21 PM
Dumb play by Rondo
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:24:44 PM
Down 4 with plenty of time left but the Knicks are overconfident and we struggle like hell to score... bad situation.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:24:45 PM
A couple of beautiful Amare Stoudemire drives against KG.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:24:53 PM
This team can't score enough to win a championship
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:25:02 PM
If Perkins was here instead of Green, we're killing them right now.

Irrelevent, but definitive
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:25:07 PM
Quote from: Justin Verrier
Does Rondo even think about scoring at the rim anymore?

Good question . . . my guess is no, not really.  It's an ENORMOUS problem for the Celtics.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:25:12 PM
Amare is schooling this team all by himself.

The fact that we took the lead back in this game and are still going to lose makes this loss that much more frustrating.

not much you can do against some of the shots he made, which is why you can't allow this team to be close at the end of games
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:25:24 PM
not enough offense...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:25:44 PM
If Perkins was here instead of Green, we're killing them right now.

Irrelevent, but definitive

get real.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: droopdog7 on April 17, 2011, 09:25:50 PM
Kg has never really defended amare that well.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:25:50 PM
well, no matter if the C's win or lose this game, I can only hope that they'll realize they've got to BEGIN the games playing hard and not think they can flip their switch late in the game and get a win.  If they played the first half like they've played since the middle of the third, they'd have a bit of a lead to cushion against Amare's heroics.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:26:30 PM
NEED A STOP.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:26:32 PM
Get a dang stop.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:26:58 PM
2 minute game now. Let's do this.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 09:27:07 PM
Down 4 with plenty of time left but the Knicks are overconfident and we struggle like hell to score... bad situation.

That.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:27:25 PM
not enough offense...

And whats very annoying is that Doc will probably say in the postgame press conference is that he had no issues with his offense, that it all starts with defense.

Not tonight Doc.  Just look at the score.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:27:25 PM
TIE GAME!!!!!!!!!! IT AIN'T OVER.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:27:29 PM
YES!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:27:29 PM
Amare Stoudemire - 28 points on 12-18 shooting from the floor

Also added 11 boards in 36 minutes, 2 blocks, 2 dimes and a steal. Terrific performance.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:27:30 PM
If Perkins was here instead of Green, we're killing them right now.

Irrelevent, but definitive


Also, counterfactual
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 17, 2011, 09:27:30 PM
JO saved this game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:28:00 PM
what the hell new 24 clock??????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:28:02 PM
Rondo you are an idiot. Idiot. Absolutely dumb. Maybe just cost us the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:28:05 PM
Tied up! JO having a game. And thank you Melo for the hero shot. Thank you.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:28:08 PM
WHY RONDO????WHY?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:28:11 PM
OMG. Come on, Rondo. Silly turnovers the last two minutes of the game. Just can't do that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:28:12 PM
RONDO NOT AGAIN
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:28:12 PM
RONDO THROWS AWAY THE GAME.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:28:19 PM
turnovers!!!!! aaaahhhhh!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:28:24 PM
What is wrong with rondo?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:28:26 PM
!@#$!#@$#@!$ TURNOVERS!!!!

not happy with JO staring at Billups on the floor on that last defensive stand instead of continuing to play defense
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: mahonedog88 on April 17, 2011, 09:28:32 PM
JO saved this game.

and Rondo's giving it away.  WHY ARE YOU MAKING THAT PASS?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 09:28:38 PM
THATS TWICE RONDO!!!!

Good God
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: scoop1977 on April 17, 2011, 09:29:15 PM
Rondo needs to play safer here.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:29:19 PM
If we win this game, it'll be despite Rondo, not because of him . . . unbelievable.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:29:23 PM
[dang] Rondo twice the same stupid mistake come on!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:29:24 PM
Bad time for Rondo's first turnover.  But good move by Jermaine not fouling out of the game. 

Too bad about Billups.  Hope he's ok, but I can't say I'll mind too much if he isn't.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:29:31 PM
Right idea, terrible pass from Rondo. Would've been a layup or foul for Ray there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:29:50 PM
dagger
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 09:29:56 PM
Dumb TO!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:30:00 PM
F-You Rondo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: vinnie on April 17, 2011, 09:30:09 PM
Pathetic
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:30:17 PM
thanks rondo. a five point swing right there
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: j804 on April 17, 2011, 09:30:22 PM
JO saved this game.

and Rondo's giving it away.  WHY ARE YOU MAKING THAT PASS?
Rondo THREW THIS GAME AWAY

smfh
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:30:23 PM
Rondo makes himself a prize GOAT at the end of this game.  A key turnover on a potential fast break, then does a terrible job of defending the 3 on the other end when Douglas comes in.

This is what the flip being switched on looks like folks.  It's not enough.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:30:24 PM
Aaaaaand they just literally threw away the game. Mental lapses once again for this team. Incredible.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:30:43 PM
rondo you moron. first time playing in the postseason?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:30:54 PM
C's catch an (unfortunate) break with Billups having to go out and then let one of their bench scrubs get a 3
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:31:34 PM
i am so tired of this team. i just want it to end so i can enjoy my life again
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:31:37 PM
Huge three pointer by Toney Douglas
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: rondohondo on April 17, 2011, 09:33:34 PM
kg!

defense!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:34:30 PM
Okay, if BBD is in on this last possession instead of JO I'm going to tear my hair out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:34:35 PM
Well, not bad as a make-up play!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:37:20 PM
Site just died.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:38:27 PM
COLD BLOODED!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:38:28 PM
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:38:33 PM
RAY!!!

CELTICS!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 09:38:36 PM
Dodged a bulllet! PHEW!

Huge shot by Ray!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 09:38:51 PM
HA!  Take THAT! 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: PosImpos on April 17, 2011, 09:38:53 PM
(http://www.sweetbabyrays.com/App_Images/Home/L.jpg)
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Post by: NYDan on April 17, 2011, 09:39:04 PM
RAY ALLEN FOR THREE!!!! 1-0 CELTICS!
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Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 09:39:07 PM
RAY ALLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 09:39:15 PM
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!    C's turn the switch????
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Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:39:15 PM
so, that's what can happen when Ray gets some shots   8)
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Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:39:26 PM
Great play by Doc out of the timeout to setup the KG alley oop.

Looked like Ray got away with a moving screen there.
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Post by: ManUp on April 17, 2011, 09:39:30 PM
Ray has got to be the most clutch player ever, it's freaking ridicuolous!


WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:39:36 PM
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

OH MY GOD
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:39:38 PM
I think I just had a heart attack. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
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Post by: Jon on April 17, 2011, 09:39:45 PM
Nope.  Haven't you guys heard.  The season is over.

All joking aside, great win.  Loved JO.  
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Post by: prov1ml34 on April 17, 2011, 09:39:52 PM
HELLYES! If that doesn't wake this team up going forward I don't know what will. I think I just woke my neighbors down the block.
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Post by: HYPE. on April 17, 2011, 09:39:59 PM
What were you Debbie Downers saying???
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Post by: CelticSooner on April 17, 2011, 09:40:00 PM
OMG

SUGAR RAY!!!
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Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 09:40:03 PM
Great Win, C's!!! This will be the toughest one!

JO and Ray get MVPs for me!!!!
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Post by: misha on April 17, 2011, 09:40:04 PM
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! Jesus saved us  :D
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Post by: aporel#18 on April 17, 2011, 09:40:06 PM
1 down, 15 to go!!!!

yeeeessss!!! Ray!!!

Let's to Celtics!!!!
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Post by: DinTN on April 17, 2011, 09:40:16 PM
YES!!!
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Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:40:19 PM
Hallelujah! Walter Ray freaking Jesus Shuttleswoth Allen.
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Post by: 4THQTR on April 17, 2011, 09:40:47 PM
BOOOM!!!
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Post by: barefacedmonk on April 17, 2011, 09:40:51 PM
Few more games like this and I'll have to take prescription medication to control my blood pressure.

Very happy to come out with a win.
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Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:40:59 PM
Seriously though, not trying to call anybody out, but can we pretty please stop giving up on games before they're over from now on?  Or seasons?  At least against the freaking Knicks?

Great win and an awesome finish.  I knew Melo was short as soon as he let it go.  Beautiful W.
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Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 09:41:04 PM
OMG YESSSS!!!


RAY ALLEN IS MONEY
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Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 17, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
JO is the hero in the game.

Although Ray did steal some thunder at the end there.
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Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 09:42:26 PM
What were you Debbie Downers saying???
that this team came out playing like crap.

Are you saying this team's strategy should be to rely on a Ray 3-pt prayer at the end to win a game?  I doubt it but that's how your statement comes across.
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:42:29 PM
JO and Ray were co-mvps this game. Won the game with Amare having a beast game. I'll take it!
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Post by: Who on April 17, 2011, 09:42:31 PM
Great shot by Ray Allen ...

How does Carmelo Anthony not give up the ball to a wide open Toney Douglas there?

Terrible job (1) bringing up the court and wasting valuable seconds and forcing himself into a low percentage jump shot off the dribble with a hand in his face (2) not making the pass to Douglas (3) taking a three pointer instead of a two point shot attempt.

Awful play from Carmelo to end the game. He was fairly poor for large chunks of this game.
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Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 17, 2011, 09:44:17 PM
RAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYARAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAYRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Tenacious D on April 17, 2011, 09:44:29 PM
Jesus saves. But Ray Allen scores. Whew.
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Post by: jimmehx on April 17, 2011, 09:46:28 PM
Oh man I'm so pumped!!! What a win!!!!
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Post by: celticinorlando on April 17, 2011, 09:49:34 PM
wow. ray allen is cold blooded...nice comeback...need to play better though moving foward
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Post by: RebusRankin on April 17, 2011, 09:52:21 PM
What a comeback.
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Post by: Kwhit10 on April 17, 2011, 09:53:59 PM
Wow we definitely squeaked that win out.  We need to cut down on our turnovers, and our bench needs to produce more.
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:54:03 PM
What an incredible ending to a great 2nd half for the C's. JO and Ray co-mvps. That Rondo to KG out of bounds alley oop was so key.
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Post by: KCattheStripe on April 17, 2011, 09:54:26 PM
With JO's luck, he'll trip over a garden gnome before game 2.



:Hoping for the reverse jinx:
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:54:31 PM
and in the role of Kendrick Perkins tonight, Jermaine Oneal!!!
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Post by: mc34 on April 17, 2011, 09:54:48 PM
Ray has ice water running through his veins. "man... i'm so.. i'm.. i'm so hyped right now..."

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLEEEEE
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Post by: European NBA fan on April 17, 2011, 09:54:57 PM
I have enough adrenaline running to keep me up for two nights straight. Thank you Ray :D
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on April 17, 2011, 09:55:01 PM
geez louise....ray ray has ice water running through his veins.

what a shot, one of the best in celtics history. and i loved how the knicks left him open and fell down trying to get to him.

having carmelo brick it up was a great finish.

now i hope that billips' injury is not career threatening....but is just enough to be out for a couple of weeks.

what a game folks.

EDIT: ha, mc34 beat me to the ice water remark.
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Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:55:47 PM
thunder down 13. Wonder if their season is over ;D
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Post by: Drucci on April 17, 2011, 09:56:02 PM
Dang, it's crazy that being used to Ray's amazing clutch shots over the years doesn't prevent us from going crazy every time he makes yet another one!! My heart stopped beating for a second!

Huge, huge win and end of the game. JO and Ray both saved us, while Rondo's stupid mistakes could have killed us. I wish we did foul the Knicks on the last play though, I thought Melo's 3 was going in.

Great win, I think we will play better going forward.

TP's all around!!
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 09:56:04 PM
I would never wish an injury on a player, but not seeing Billups for the rest of the series would be a welcome sight.
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 09:56:06 PM
I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight...
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Post by: Jon on April 17, 2011, 09:56:13 PM
and in the role of Kendrick Perkins tonight, Jermaine Oneal!!!

Yep.  I really think he proved that tonight.  He's not as good as Kendrick at straight up man-to-man defense, but he's a superior shot blocker, and that helps.  

Also very happy to see Ray go off.  We've missed that.  

If Ray and JO can take this into next game, we're in good shape.  KG, PP, Rondo, and Baby should all shoot better next game.  
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Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:56:47 PM
thunder down 13. Wonder if there season is over ;D

That's silly.  The real reason is that they don't care as much about winning the game as a bunch of guys on the Internet.
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Post by: RebusRankin on April 17, 2011, 09:57:38 PM
Man can we get this from JO for 23-28 every night?
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Post by: Kwhit10 on April 17, 2011, 09:58:06 PM
For JO playing so well his +/- was a surprising -11.
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Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 09:58:41 PM
and in the role of Kendrick Perkins tonight, Jermaine Oneal!!!

Yep.  I really think he proved that tonight.  He's not as good as Kendrick at straight up man-to-man defense, but he's a superior shot blocker, and that helps. 

Luckily our next two opponents at least won't require him to play much man-to-man D.  Neither NY, Miami, or Chicago can exploit his matchups much, and his help D will be really useful against all of them.
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Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 09:59:44 PM
For JO playing so well his +/- was a surprising -11.

thats why stats can be horrible indicators of how a guy impacts a game in a positive way. He was huge
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Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 10:00:30 PM
wow. ray allen is cold blooded...nice comeback...need to play better though moving foward

I think that like the Lakers, the Celtics picked up some bad habits waiting for the time to flip the switch.  Unlike the Lakers though, the C's found the mental toughness to finally shake the rust and get themselves in position to win.  I am hopeful that now that we'll see faster starts from now on.

Loved JO steppin' up tonight.  He kept the game within reach and led by example.  And thanks Ray for doing what you do. 
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:01:05 PM
Doc's postgame" "we won the game tonight because of Jermaine Oneal"
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Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 17, 2011, 10:01:25 PM
PS - Go Perk!
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Post by: Jon on April 17, 2011, 10:01:37 PM
Man can we get this from JO for 23-28 every night?

I think so.  It was foul trouble that kept him out more than anything.  Plus, Doc played him 37 minutes against NY, so there obviously aren't any constraints on his PT.  

I also liked how Doc played him down the stretch.  I was screaming for Baby to be taken out.  No offense to Baby, but he can't defend the basket like JO can.  
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Post by: ballin on April 17, 2011, 10:01:58 PM
For JO playing so well his +/- was a surprising -11.

thats why stats can be horrible indicators of how a guy impacts a game

Wrong. That's why +/- is just a horrible stat. And adjusted plus/minus isn't any better.

Stuff like TS%, rebound %, and wins produced, on the other hand, are invaluable. But hey, you can keep painting all statistics with the same broad brush.
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:02:02 PM
on the replay, KG tripped Turiaf to get Ray open for the game winner
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Post by: greensquirrel on April 17, 2011, 10:03:29 PM
Doc's postgame" "we won the game tonight because of Jermaine Oneal"

I hope this means he'll be using him to close games from now on.
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Post by: bello_man09 on April 17, 2011, 10:04:02 PM
PS - Go Perk!

hes getting eaten alive by NENE!!! :-\
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 10:04:14 PM
I've never been a huge fan of the +/- stat in basketball. In hockey, on the hand, it is a total different story.
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Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 10:04:32 PM
Wow.  Perk has a sad.
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Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 10:04:48 PM
For JO playing so well his +/- was a surprising -11.

thats why stats can be horrible indicators of how a guy impacts a game

Operative word in my post is "can" which is different from "always" "certain" etc.

Wrong. That's why +/- is just a horrible stat. And adjusted plus/minus isn't any better.

Stuff like TS%, rebound %, and wins produced, on the other hand, are invaluable. But hey, you can keep painting all statistics with the same broad brush.
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Post by: Cman on April 17, 2011, 10:05:15 PM
and in the role of Kendrick Perkins tonight, Jermaine Oneal!!!

Yep.  I really think he proved that tonight.  He's not as good as Kendrick at straight up man-to-man defense, but he's a superior shot blocker, and that helps. 

Luckily our next two opponents at least won't require him to play much man-to-man D.  Neither NY, Miami, or Chicago can exploit his matchups much, and his help D will be really useful against all of them.

I'm psyched we got the W.  I'll take it one game at a time.  Just about all my little heart can handle.  
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Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 17, 2011, 10:05:57 PM
For JO playing so well his +/- was a surprising -11.

And for all the Baby negativity, he led the team with a +13 (I assume that's been mentioned here already but i didn't see it).
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Post by: angryguy77 on April 17, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
Den shooting 70% against the greatest defense ever.
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:06:18 PM
biggest stat of the night, after scoring over 50 in the first half, Knicks finish the game with 85 points. I'll take that every night this series.
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Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
and in the role of Kendrick Perkins tonight, Jermaine Oneal!!!

Yep.  I really think he proved that tonight.  He's not as good as Kendrick at straight up man-to-man defense, but he's a superior shot blocker, and that helps. 

Luckily our next two opponents at least won't require him to play much man-to-man D.  Neither NY, Miami, or Chicago can exploit his matchups much, and his help D will be really useful against all of them.

I'm psyched we got the W.  I'll take it one game at a time.  Just about all my little heart can handle.  

True - but I'm feeling a lot better about our starting center spot than I was 24 hours ago  :)

Although speaking of which - any updates on Krstic?  Last I heard his knee was hurting and he didn't play in the 2nd. 
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Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 17, 2011, 10:07:13 PM
Seriously though, not trying to call anybody out, but can we pretty please stop giving up on games before they're over from now on?  Or seasons?  At least against the freaking Knicks?

Great win and an awesome finish.  I knew Melo was short as soon as he let it go.  Beautiful W.

This^
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Post by: KCattheStripe on April 17, 2011, 10:07:48 PM
Den shooting 70% against the greatest defense ever.

Nice! Tp!
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 10:09:00 PM
Any news on Chauncey's injury?
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Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 10:09:11 PM
Wow.  Perk has a sad.
a sad what? 
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:10:47 PM
Den shooting 70% against the greatest defense ever.

Nice! Tp!

I wish Perk all the best, I would love to see him against the C's in the finals
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Post by: Kuberski33 on April 17, 2011, 10:11:11 PM
Any news on Chauncey's injury?
That one looked serious to me.  Surprised Mike & Tommy didn't talk more about it.
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:11:19 PM
Any news on Chauncey's injury?

strained knee. no details so far
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:12:52 PM
Davis from Washburns twitter "Glen Davis to oncoming media scrum. "I didn't do (bleep) today except get dunked on.""
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Post by: letsgoblue86 on April 17, 2011, 10:13:18 PM
Chauncey's coming up on the live streaming interview.
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Post by: RedsCeltics34 on April 17, 2011, 10:14:22 PM
Ray finally shot the basketball! He didnt just come off a screen and pumpfake!! And Jermaine really brought life to this team tonight, wow. I got goosebumps during his postgame interview too.
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Post by: fairweatherfan on April 17, 2011, 10:14:35 PM
Wow.  Perk has a sad.
a sad what? 

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/12/1/128726192484671110.jpg)

(http://www.oddlog.com/sad-perk.jpg)

Ha, had no idea somebody'd made this one.
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Post by: mc34 on April 17, 2011, 10:15:56 PM
Anyone have a video clip of Ray's shot on the local broadcast? Don't live in the area anymore; watched it on TNT. I'd love to see Mike and Tommy's reaction
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Post by: RebusRankin on April 17, 2011, 10:17:04 PM
Hey, we all have two days to be happy. Let's enjoy it people.
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 10:18:18 PM
Anyone have a video clip of Ray's shot on the local broadcast? Don't live in the area anymore; watched it on TNT. I'd love to see Mike and Tommy's reaction

No, but needless to say Mike went crazy.
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Post by: outcry on April 17, 2011, 10:19:18 PM
Hey, we all have two days to be happy. Let's enjoy it people.

Everyday is a grind for me because of the C's, B's, and Sox. It honestly feels like a job following every Boston area team.
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Post by: zerophase on April 17, 2011, 10:19:20 PM
It's going to be a tough series. JO helped out more than anyone would have imagined last night.

I don't really like the offensive sets the Celtics ran tonight... they were well executed but just didn't look as good as some of their other sets.
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:21:39 PM
if we play defense for the rest of the series the way we played in the 2nd half, we can sweep this series
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Post by: hpantazo on April 17, 2011, 10:24:16 PM
word from Billups is he's ok, expects to play tuesday according to Sherrod Blakley
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on April 17, 2011, 10:26:33 PM
word from Billups is he's ok, expects to play tuesday according to Sherrod Blakley

dang. but that is ok since the celtics will still beat the knicks...but i was hoping for an easy series.

on an better note, both LA and SA lost today. :)
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Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 10:27:02 PM
Wow.  Perk has a sad.
a sad what? 

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/12/1/128726192484671110.jpg)

(http://www.oddlog.com/sad-perk.jpg)

Ha, had no idea somebody'd made this one.
thanks -- good for a laugh and a TP
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Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 10:28:15 PM
word from Billups is he's ok, expects to play tuesday according to Sherrod Blakley

Listening to Billups press conference now...he said he still doesn't know when he'll play again. Said he's in a lot of pain, but will know more tomorrow.
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Post by: slamtheking on April 17, 2011, 10:30:20 PM
flipping to the OKC game to try and catch some Perk action.  hope to see him make it far enough to play LA and give some payback for that cheapshot on his knee last year.
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Post by: Marcus13 on April 17, 2011, 10:31:58 PM
anyone got a link for press conferences?  I dont get NBATV
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Post by: GreenEnvy on April 17, 2011, 10:34:05 PM
What an exhilarating game and win. Pierce and Ray down the stretch were amazing.

But.... this team needs to correct a lot of problems going forward. Shaq will help, but he isn't the end all, be all. We can't rely on him coming back anyway. After all, he is a vet min guy. If the championship relies on a 39-year-old veteran minimum guy, they we have to question the GM.

This team has all the tools to win it all. But they need to fix a lot of problems. It starts at the 1 with Rondo, and ends with the bench. I fully expect Green to come back strong, and take Delonte with him.

Great win because we could have been in a hole going forward. Some players on the Knicks overachieved (Stat, Turiaf, Douglas) while others underachieved (Melo). Same with us. But we have been struggling for a few weeks now. We are the one's with championship aspirations. We are the one's with something to prove.

And for all our boneheaded plays, there were those flashes of brilliance.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: ejk3489 on April 17, 2011, 10:34:19 PM
anyone got a link for press conferences?  I dont get NBATV

http://www.nba.com/live1/

JO's on now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Yvette on April 17, 2011, 10:37:04 PM
I'm still shaking with this win... Huge morale booster for the Cs...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: daveh51292 on April 17, 2011, 10:45:17 PM
These games are totally ruining the aesthetics of my nails...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 17, 2011, 10:52:56 PM
C's showed they swagger in this win...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: j804 on April 17, 2011, 11:07:14 PM
Den shooting 70% against the greatest defense ever.
Ugh I'm DVR-ing the OKC game quiet guys let's keep this about the Celtic game LOL
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: KungPoweChicken on April 17, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Den shooting 70% against the greatest defense ever.
Ugh I'm DVR-ing the OKC game quiet guys let's keep this about the Celtic game LOL


Unbelievable how many times Rondo tried losing this game for the C's tonight, but his teammates had too much will to let that happen.



Whoops. Sorry. I didn't mean to quote you. I'm not sure how to erase the quote. Take no offense, not directed at you...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: greenhead85 on April 18, 2011, 12:10:39 AM
KG must learn to just lay in/finger-roll the ball in some cases. He's been missing easy 2s because he forces to slam it down to posterize his defender. Unfortunately, his defender is much quicker in poking/blocking the ball from him. His slam attempts are about a half second slower than just by laying the ball in - especially when his man is by his side or at his back.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 18, 2011, 12:17:51 AM
KungPowe - you're right...Rondo did have some uncharacteristically bad plays...I hope he gets himself together by tuesday, because he's still not the Rondo I'm used to seeing.

The plus, though, with him tonight is that he was in fact nailing that jumper. His motor seemed to be better, too for the most part.

It's just those 3 or 4 long, errant passes that didn't seem like him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Bahku on April 18, 2011, 04:06:29 AM
Just watching the game now, and I'm encouraged by a few things. Firstly, we really didn't play very well, and yet we still pulled out the victory. We had moments where we dug in when we needed to, but overall it wasn't one of our best performances, yet still the win over a Knicks team that was playing very good ball.

There's also no denying that Jermaine has "flipped the switch" ... he was extremely effective at both ends of the court, and if he stays healthy and this active, this team is going to be very formidable in the post-season. (I love what he said about the Boston fans, too, after the game).

They call Chauncey "Mr. Big Shot", but to me, (and in this game especially), that is a title more fitting for Ray Allen. I mean, this guy is amazing ... it doesn't matter if he's hot or cold, or if he's been in a slump, he can still come up with a clutch game-winner when it's needed.

The biggest impression for me tonight was that, despite not playing our best, we out-hustled a younger, more athletic team ... we got to the loose balls, made the blocks, went to the floor, took the charges, and even got a fair amount of offensive rebounds! Even if a team is not shooting well, if it out-hustles it's opponent, it has a great chance of stealing a win.

I really thought this one was slipping away around the six minute mark, but we really dug down deep and turned it on, and did what we needed to secure this win. A lot of positive energy from this team tonight, and that to me is what made the difference ... along with JO and a clutch Ray-Tres.

Very nice save and win ... now let's close up the gaps and secure Game 2. Go Celtics!! :)



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Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: dasani on April 18, 2011, 10:44:54 AM
great win. loving the excuses the knicks fans tried. regardless of anything. they lost a 12 point lead, plus the prize player in their trade is unclutch in critical moments. thats who they should blame...not officiating. lame cop out here.

but I am really happy with this win. hopefully some of our players step it up next game....yall know who I am talking of. but great game for JO. good game to step it up.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: blackberry33 on April 18, 2011, 01:02:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiqEUGTNPUo&feature=player_embedded#at=24


I LOVE this play!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:37:16 PM
Take a lead -- come on C's!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:38:37 PM
YES!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/17
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:35:41 PM
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