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Title: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 18, 2011, 11:30:55 PM
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New York Knicks (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0)
Round 1 Game 2
Tuesday, April 19
7:00 PM ET
Playoff Game #2, Home Game #2
TV:  TNT, CSN-NE, MSG, TSN
TD Garden

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Probable Starting Matchups

Point Guard
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Rajon Rondo vs Toney Douglas
This will once again be a key matchup.  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. Chauncey Billups injured his ankle in game 1 and is listed as questionable for this game. The Knicks game notes have Chauncey listed as the starter although he is also listed as questionable.  I'm just taking a guess that Toney Douglas will fill in if he can't go.    There were reports of Rondo dealing with an injury to his knee after game 1 also.  

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Ray Allen vs Landry Fields
Fields held Rondo to just 1-3 shooting in the first half, but Fields didn't see many minutes in the second half and that allowed Ray to hit some big shots aling with the game winner.  It was great to see Ray get back on track and hopefully he can pick up where he left off in the second half of game 1.  

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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.  In game 1,  Carmelo scored just 15 points to 18 for Pierce.  Pierce made the assist for the game winner while Melo missed the shot that could have put the Knicks on top.  

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Kevin Garnett vs Amar'e Stoudemire
This is a great matchup.  In the first game, Amare scored 28 points and had 11 rebounds while KG had 15 points and 13 rebounds.  There seems to be a rivalry brewing between Stoudemire and Big Baby though as both have been talking trash at each other.  

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Jermaine O'Neal vs Ronny Turiaf
Shaq will once again be out for this game, but Jermaine more than held his own in game 1.  He came up with some big shots and scored 12 points.  He also had 4 rebounds and 4 blocks.  Turiaf was very effective for the Knicks and was very physical on defense.  Hopefully Jermaine will continue to produce and stay healthy.    

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

Injuries
Shaquille O'Neal (calf, Achilles, age) out  


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.  Big Baby shot just 1-6 in game 1 and needs to either learn to pass the ball or take better shots.  He also was out-rebounded by both Ray and Delonte and so he needs to do a better job on the boards.  

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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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Anthony Carter
If Billups can't start, and Douglas moves into the starting lineup, Carter becomes important as the back up PG.  Of course they may elect to start Carter and bring Douglas off the bench because of the spark and scoring that Douglas brings off the bench.  

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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 had a very strong game 1 as he got quality minutes when Melo went to the bench with early foul trouble.  

Keys to the Game
Bench Play  -  The Celtics bench scored just 8 points and pulled down just 8 rebounds in game 1.  On the other hand, the Knicks' bench scored 23 points to go with 11 rebounds.  The Celtics must get more production from their bench. Big Baby, Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic, and Delonte all have to play better.  

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.  It would be nice to see them come out from the start playing lock down defense and not allow the Knicks to get a big lead once again.  

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.  In the first half, the ball movement wasn't the greatest for the Celtics and they dug a hole that it took them the rest of the game to dig out of.  They need to play unselfish team ball right from the start in this game.  

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.  We know the Knicks are going to be aggressive and the Celtics must be more so.  

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.  In game 1 the Celtics out rebounded the Knicks 44-34 and a lot of that was because Ray and Rondo were crashing the boards.  The Celtics bigs have got to rebound better in this game.  

X-Factors
Health and Officiating
Billups is questionable for this game.  Krstic is playing with a bruised knee.  And there was a report on Yahoo that Rondo was seen limping with a wrap on his knee after game 1.  Injuries could play a major role in this game if Billups and/or Rondo are limited and if Krstic can't give the Celtics quality minutes.  We have seen many instances where the officiating has made a difference in these playoffs already.  The refs let them play in the first game.  Hopefully we can get a fair shake from the refs in this one also.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 18, 2011, 11:42:32 PM
Sorry this is late and not the best.  I had a hard drive crash and am trying to get my computer back to normal again and have been loading programs and software and trying to find links etc.so didn't have much time to get it together. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jdz101 on April 19, 2011, 12:06:51 AM
You've got jermaine starting and on the bench.

Would be kinda nice to have two identical JOs at the moment.  :P
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: makaveli on April 19, 2011, 12:47:15 AM
Paul looked a step slower than him ususal self in game one(IMO) but still scored 18 points and made some great plays. Look out NY when he plays with 100%, and I hope we will see that from now on  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Prof. Clutch on April 19, 2011, 12:52:40 AM
Sorry this is late and not the best.  I had a hard drive crash and am trying to get my computer back to normal again and have been loading programs and software and trying to find links etc.so didn't have much time to get it together. 

You NEVER have to apologize to us for one of these previews!  Thank you for all you've done over the years to relentlessly keep us all informed.  TP for the preview.


So excited for the game.  GO C's!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jimmehx on April 19, 2011, 01:10:55 AM
I can't wait! Here's hoping for the win. Need more effort early on from everyone.

Btw FL I love the team pictures in your writeup!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 11:24:36 AM
Horrible officials tonight.....salvatore....joey crawford and Michael smith. Ugh. Expect the knicks to.shoot a ton of free throws....and the celtics to be in early foul trouble
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Rondo2287 on April 19, 2011, 11:28:08 AM
Horrible officials tonight.....salvatore....joey crawford and Michael smith. Ugh. Expect the knicks to.shoot a ton of free throws....and the celtics to be in early foul trouble

So in other words we have a david stern special
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RAcker on April 19, 2011, 11:28:19 AM
That pic of Turiaf above is hilarious.   ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 19, 2011, 12:40:21 PM
Official Report
Joe Crawford
Crawford has been officiating games since 1977 and has officiated more play-off games and NBA Finals Games than any other active referee. There is no shortage of controversy surrounding Joey Crawford, the biggest of which was a suspension for tossing Tim Duncan for laughing on the bench and then challenging him to a fight. He is known for his quickness to call technical fouls but also doesn't tend to be influenced by the home crowd as much as many other refs seem to be. In the 2008 Playoffs, Crawford was chosen to officiate Game 4 of the Western Conference final between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers. In the closing seconds of the game, there was a no-call where the Spurs' Brent Barry was unquestionably fouled by Derek Fisher. Crawford was the closest official to the call, and the NBA later apologized for the lack of a call but that was too late to reverse the outcome of the game. Crawford was also one of the refs who was involved in the income tax evasion convictions and was suspended at that time as well. And in the Suns 2010 first round against the Blazers, Crawford made what was possibly the worst foul call of all time when he called Marcus Camby for a foul and put Steve Nash on the line. Camby was nowhere near Nash, but that didn't stop Craawford from calling the foul on him. (video evidence below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaZIAXJJDKQ&feature=player_embedded

Perhaps the most notable example of Crawford's poor officiating was last season's Game 7 between the Celtics and Lakers. With Boston leading going into the 4th quarter, Crawford and his cronies completely changed their style of officiating. For 3 quarters, the game was called loosely and they were letting the players play. Suddenly in the 4th quarter, they began to call it tight and all the questionable calls went to the Lakers with the result being a 21-6 4th quarter free throw disparity. Joey showed his quick technical trigger when he called 7 T's in the OKC/Clippers game, most of which were ridiculous. The Celtics are 3-1 this season and 5-5 in their last 10 games with Crawford as a referee. The Knicks are 0-3 this season and 3-7 in their last 10 games with Crawford. Crawford's home W/L record this season is 35-29.

Bennett Salvatore
Bennett Salvatore has refereed over 1,400 regular season games, 175+ playoff games and 20 NBA Finals games. Bennett has the distinction of being the worst referee alive today. The man is just incompetent. Salvatore seems to miss more calls and make more bad calls per game than any other ref and tonight he is our crew chief. Salvatore made one of the most controversial calls in NBA finals history in game 5 of the 2006 finals. The call basically gave the Heat their championship. Here is Bill Simmons' take on the call.

    Salvatore called the foul on Wade's final drive in overtime (remember, the call where ABC couldn't find a replay to show that anyone touched him?) even though he was standing at midcourt a full 35-40 feet from the play, and even though two other refs were closer to the play. Not only was that NOT his call, he butchered it.

Another of Salvatore's controversial calls was in the 2008 conference finals when he waved off a contested 3-pointer that Pierce had hoisted over Richard Hamilton, inducing him to leave his feet with a ball fake and land on Pierce's back. Pierce, however, was charged with an offensive foul for creating the contact with Hamilton. The Celtics are 3-1 with Salvatore this season. The loss was a poorly officiated game vs the Nets where the Nets shot 24 free throws to 8 for the Celtics. The Celtics are 6-4 in their last 10 games with Salvatore as an official. The Knicks are 3-2 this season and 3-7 over their last 10 games with Salvatore. His home W/L record this season is 32-17.
Seeing Salvatore's name has to make every Celtics fan cringe a little. Check out this video of Salvatore and company doing work in a Celtics-Hawks game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxO_Gmtpm80&feature=player_embedded

Michael Smith
Michael Smith has officiated over 740+ regular season games and 10 playoff games. He worked 5 years in the CBA, 8 years at the college level and 10 years at the high school level before making it to the NBA. The Celtics are 2-4 with Smith this season. His last 4 games with the Celtics were all poorly officiated. In the Magic at Celtics on January 17, the Celtics won but the Magic took 13 more free throws than the Celtics and the officiating was terrible for both teams. In the last game he officiated, Golden State had a 26-6 free throw advantage with just over 8 minutes left and the Celtics ended with a 28-11 free throw deficit even after several intentional fouls to stop the clock. The officiating was terrible the whole game. The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games with Smith on the court. The Knicks are 1-1 this season and 2-8 over their last 10 games with Smith. Smith is a homer ref with a home W/L is 44-19.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 12:53:35 PM
Crawford challenged Timmy to a fight are you serious, got a link? have to read this one smh
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Q_FBE on April 19, 2011, 01:20:31 PM
My remarks on the officiating crew...

put this on the Jumbotron when Bennett, Joey, and Micheal walk through the door.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-YpzGsO0V0

Yup, the Commissioner's special aptly describes this 5 on 8 affair about to take place.

Advice to Celtics fans, don't through things on the court.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 01:25:44 PM
My remarks on the officiating crew...

put this on the Jumbotron when Bennett, Joey, and Micheal walk through the door.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-YpzGsO0V0

Yup, the Commissioner's special aptly describes this 5 on 8 affair about to take place.

Advice to Celtics fans, don't through things on the court.
Ya it wouldn't surprise me if this is the game Stern makes sure this thing goes 5
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Q_FBE on April 19, 2011, 01:26:43 PM
In all seriousness, the Celtics struggling in Game One was a blessing in disguise. I found my lucky leprecahn in cleaning out my house in Kansas and getting it unfurnished got an offer for rent within minutes after leaving.

Checked in Sunday night at 44-52 down and the Celtics toughed out a win..... I expect the Celtics to play with lots of urgency tonight and I expect to win this game - Refs be [dang]ed...

Tomorrow - back to 33rd Ave W with the leprecahn in tow....

Geaux Hornets, OKC, and Memphis.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 19, 2011, 01:44:30 PM
Crawford challenged Timmy to a fight are you serious, got a link? have to read this one smh

 Here you go! 
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2840587 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2840587)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 02:10:07 PM
Crawford challenged Timmy to a fight are you serious, got a link? have to read this one smh

 Here you go! 
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2840587 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2840587)

TP thx FL and wow thats nuts
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JoT on April 19, 2011, 02:26:38 PM
Aw man one of them is bad enough, but all three TOGETHER? I don't believe in fixed games or ref bias, but this maybe the Stern special order. The Celtics better come and step up big time. Because if the refs become the stars like Crawford is known to do then we maybe seeing something that can probably cause a heart attack to the fans players and coaches.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 02:28:47 PM
TP FL.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 02:35:23 PM
TP FL.

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 02:53:52 PM
I was really confident we would win this one easily but then I saw the refs assigned to this game... Salvatore AND Crawford? Are you kidding me?

Anyway I hope we can still play a good enough game to win in spite of the refs. My biggest worry is containing Stoudemire, I'm not worried about Melo.

I expect big bounce back games from KG and Paul (not that they were terrible in the first one but they were off offensively).

TP FL and go Celtics!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Green Hell on April 19, 2011, 03:00:42 PM
Can we please, PLEASE just put away a game for once? A good old fashioned Celtic green barn burner?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 03:15:36 PM
TP, FL. Hope your computer is ok. We're lucky to be Celtic fans for a lot of reasons, and also for your game previews.

Ok, so Stern is sending his all-time-great ref team minus Bavetta... I'm not worried a bit. Tonight Rondo and Jeff Green are having a field day against the New York Bricks.

Troy Murphy will make the 3 I predicted in the Round 1 predictions thread, so we're going to see Gino tonight.

Go Celtics!!!

Beat Stern and his team!

by the way, Q_FBE, a TP for nailing it with the officiating crew analysis  ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 03:16:43 PM

Salvatore AND Crawford?

Well played Mr. Stern, well played.

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Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 03:25:49 PM
I thought Salvatore is a Boston guy?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JoT on April 19, 2011, 03:52:01 PM
Crawford challenged Timmy to a fight are you serious, got a link? have to read this one smh
What does he have out for Tim? I mean he ejected him for laughing and after that game he challenged him to a fight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: kg is king on April 19, 2011, 04:32:25 PM
It's funny how when posters see Crawford and Salvatore, they automatically come to the conclusion that David Stern wants the Celtics to lose. Why can't we think that those refs are meant to screw with the Knicks? ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 04:36:34 PM
I thought Salvatore is a Boston guy?

when it comes to NBA refs, there are no boston guys
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: 2short on April 19, 2011, 04:40:48 PM
on a related side note Nate McMillan fined 35,000 for complaining about poor referee job  ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Mr October on April 19, 2011, 04:43:52 PM
Can we please, PLEASE just put away a game for once? A good old fashioned Celtic green barn burner?

Lets do it. Lets blow the doors off this building!! Go Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 04:46:41 PM
Can we please, PLEASE just put away a game for once? A good old fashioned Celtic green barn burner?

Lets do it. Lets blow the doors off this building!! Go Celtics!!!

If we play defense the whole game the way we did in the 2nd half of game 1 we will win by 20 plus.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: albas89 on April 19, 2011, 04:55:11 PM
It's funny how when posters see Crawford and Salvatore, they automatically come to the conclusion that David Stern wants the Celtics to lose. Why can't we think that those refs are meant to screw with the Knicks? ::)

because the C's are the clear favorites to win this one anyway, we don't need any help from the refs to win a game 2 against the Knicks... :P
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: angryguy77 on April 19, 2011, 05:00:27 PM
It's funny how when posters see Crawford and Salvatore, they automatically come to the conclusion that David Stern wants the Celtics to lose. Why can't we think that those refs are meant to screw with the Knicks? ::)

See game seven on last years finals. I will be shocked if we are plus in the ft's tonight.

We need to play through it. Suck that this is the state of the NBA.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 05:15:18 PM
TP FL!

Official Report
Bennett Salvatore

Another of Salvatore's controversial calls was in the 2008 conference finals when he waved off a contested 3-pointer that Pierce had hoisted over Richard Hamilton, inducing him to leave his feet with a ball fake and land on Pierce's back. Pierce, however, was charged with an offensive foul for creating the contact with Hamilton.

Ugh, that was him? That call was beyond terrible, I sill get angry thinking about it.

But we should win this game with or without the refs help, so GO CELTICS!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 05:16:36 PM

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Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Who on April 19, 2011, 05:18:05 PM
Any update on Chauncey Billups? Is he going to play?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 05:22:57 PM
Any update on Chauncey Billups? Is he going to play?

Seems pretty unlikely at this point:

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BOSTON -- Mike D'Antoni downgraded Chauncey Billups' availability from "very questionable" on Monday to "very doubtful . . . almost out" at this morning's shoot-around before Game 2 against the Celtics at TD Garden.

Billups was not on the court for shoot-around (he was getting treatment on his left knee strain), but according to D'Antoni there is some optimism that the veteran point guard may return for Game 3, which is Friday at Madison Square Garden. The extra day in the schedule certainly helps.

"I think it's possible," D'Antoni said. "He says he feels a lot better today than he did yesterday."

http://mobile.newsday.com/inf/infomo;JSESSIONID=35D7AE2B6E381189C158.3089?site=newsday&view=sports_blogs_item&feed:a=newsday_5min&feed:c=sports_blogs&feed:i=1.2826489

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#Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said Chauncey Billups is "very doubtful" for tonights game with #celtics. He did not participate in shootaround

http://twitter.com/gwashburn14
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 19, 2011, 05:43:03 PM
SherrodbCSN A. Sherrod Blakely
Quote
#knicks guard chauncey billups tells #csnne.com that he is out tonight, and will have an MRI on his injured knee tomorrow.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: LarBrd33 on April 19, 2011, 06:00:42 PM
Anyone know where I can stream the game online?  I'll be on a plane with wifi.  I know games on espn are sometimes streAmed and jf it were a NBA league pass game I'd be all set, but I have no idea with TNT games ...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 06:01:08 PM
methinks that billups knee is worse than they are saying
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: prov1ml34 on April 19, 2011, 06:06:15 PM
methinks that billups knee is worse than they are saying

I bet you are right but it will be about the same situation we have with Shaq. A 'will he or won't he' every game of the series so that Doc and the coaches have to work up two game plans.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 06:17:03 PM
Man, I am pumped for this game. I think we'll see a total team effort and huge games from Rajon, JG and Pierce.

*throws imaginary salt over left shoulder to effectively avoid jinx*







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Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 06:20:57 PM
You can watch the Garden filling up and some players shooting on the court while waiting for the game to start, here : http://www.nba.com/live20/index.html

JO has made about 98% of his midrange shots so far but Delonte is struggling.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 06:22:19 PM
You can watch the Garden filling up and some players shooting on the court while waiting for the game to start, here : http://www.nba.com/live20/index.html

JO has made about 98% of his midrange shots so far but Delonte is struggling.

Very cool, TP.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 06:34:05 PM
Gotta get JO involved early again tonight.  He's really a huge key.  If he can do what he did last game and add a few rebounds, he can potentially be the best center we've had of the Big Three Era. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 19, 2011, 06:41:53 PM
I'm looking for a monster game from Paul Pierce and KG offense wise tonight.  They were just so-so in the win with "O". I also expect that slacker KRSTIC to step up more and hit a few buckets , since he seems to be totally worthless on "D" .

To me the Key is ...AS usual , if Rondo and West are only passing and play making all night , the C's are a load . RONDO needs to stay under control. 

So , it starts with our Point guards . If they execute the plays and ball well we win.

The big three really thrive on GOOD GUARD PLAY .

Hopefully JO still feels good and willhelp contain Mello & Amaire in the paint .
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 06:57:31 PM
Gotta get JO involved early again tonight.  He's really a huge key.  If he can do what he did last game and add a few rebounds, he can potentially be the best center we've had of the Big Three Era. 

gotta keep JO out of foul trouble!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 06:57:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg_bjWn_Bug



Go Celts!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Celtic on April 19, 2011, 06:59:54 PM
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Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:07:21 PM
(http://www.rawiriblundell.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/its-go-time.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:08:34 PM
Celtics by 5.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 07:08:38 PM
Amare's may cause some havoc again but if they can keep a lid on C-Melo and the perimeter shooters, I see a good outcome.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 07:09:43 PM
"This game will begin shortly"  ???
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: dannyadelman on April 19, 2011, 07:10:32 PM
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Recently I began working with "watch party" to start a live chat forum for the Celtics games this post season.  I would love everybody and anybody who is interested, to sign in and check out the watch party-- I find watching games and TV shows to be much more enjoyable when I am experienncing it with other friends.  Anyway, check it out! I hope to see you all there!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 07:10:36 PM
Celtics by 5 15.

Fixed  ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:11:35 PM
Celtics by 5 15.

Fixed  ;)

You're both wrong, it's still tied.   :P
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: zerophase on April 19, 2011, 07:11:38 PM
...I saw the refs for this game... we're in for a long night.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:12:11 PM
Celtics by 15.

Fixed  ;)
;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:13:47 PM
Celtics by 5 15.

Fixed  ;)

You're both wrong, it's still tied.   :P

Not anymore. :D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:14:23 PM
im worried about Ray picking up another quick one


What an awful first two minutes for both sides
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:15:15 PM
Shots aren't falling...take it to the hoop.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:15:39 PM
Well, it didn't mean anything, but there's your first missed call - Pierce's 3 hit the basket support there.  Still would've been their ball.

Loving Rondo's aggression!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:16:20 PM
Shots aren't falling...take it to the hoop.

Just like that. Rinse and repeat. ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:17:06 PM
G can't buy a hoop
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 07:17:20 PM
C's are getting what they want. Just can't buy a basket.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:17:33 PM
Once again, Rondo not even looking to get Ray the ball.

Seriously sick of it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: makaveli on April 19, 2011, 07:18:00 PM
Lol it just came to me that Rondo's heat check shot is a 10-15 ft-er  ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:18:26 PM
And the first time he gets the ball he drills it.

Get the ball to Ray.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:18:39 PM
The Knicks seem scared of Rondo kicking out to Paul and Ray...theyre just giving him the lane instead
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:18:49 PM
knicks defense is just pathetic
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 07:18:54 PM
Once again, Rondo not even looking to get Ray the ball.

Seriously sick of it.

Maybe because he's too busy scoring himself?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:18:57 PM
Started real slow, now both teams are picking it up.  I hope we keep attacking this game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:19:01 PM
Loving Rondo's aggression here...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:19:42 PM
Lol it just came to me that Rondo's heat check shot is a 10-15 ft-er  ;D

Hahaha, TP.

Liking KG and Amare getting into it already.  And what a block by Pierce!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:19:51 PM
Nice block by the Captain!

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:19:51 PM
Wow, how about Pierce with the monster block.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:20:34 PM
Ray teaching Rondo how to throw the lob pass
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:20:49 PM
rondo setting a tone. knicks cannot handle boston at this tempo...and now carter is in  ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:21:04 PM
Loving this aggressive Rondo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:21:07 PM
Once again, Rondo not even looking to get Ray the ball.

Seriously sick of it.

Maybe because he's too busy scoring himself?

I have no problem if he is going to drive to the hoop and score while not getting the ball to Ray.

But when he dribbles the ball, stands there, wastes time, then shoots a jumper, there is a big problem with that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 07:21:32 PM
C's got the paint sealed off.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:21:52 PM
great defense so far
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:22:28 PM
OOOOOOHHH I'm loving all these fast break buckets!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:22:33 PM
Defense leading to offense. Love it!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 07:22:49 PM
Rondo is playing out of his mind tonight! WOW
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:23:04 PM
knicks have no answer for rondo at this tempo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
WOW. I cannot stop smiling.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:23:11 PM
KG is just begging for that delay of game violation.

LOVE this so far.  We smell blood and the Knicks look like they don't really expect to win after Game 1 and losing Chauncey.  Need to execute a little better but the energy is great. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Green Hell on April 19, 2011, 07:23:22 PM
RUN!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 07:23:32 PM
the defense is awesome!!! keep it up!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:23:52 PM
I'm gonna say it: Jermaine O'Neal is a better help defender than Kendrick Perkins.  

That's not to say that he's better bodying up Dwight Howard (he's not), but it does mean that this team can do very, very well with him.  Especially if we never have to face Orlando.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 07:23:58 PM
So much for the Knicks having a chance in this series.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: makaveli on April 19, 2011, 07:24:04 PM
Great start, it's what I've expected, now I hope our bench can provide an extra spark and that we will end this game by halftime
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:24:09 PM
defense leading to offense. this is when the Cs are at their best. gotta keep it up on defense...knicks really having to work for any kind of shot
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 07:24:26 PM
Don't know if it's a good sign that all our points are coming from the fastbreak but hey we get stops for the most part and rebounds, and Rondo is finishing to the rim so it's all good. Just hope we find some rythm offensively soon to score on halfcourt sets and get other guys going.

Good start anyway!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:24:54 PM
second unit needs to come in and RUN...jeff green that means you
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 07:25:02 PM
Rondo sent Douglas home,,  8)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:25:15 PM
I'm gonna say it: Jermaine O'Neal is a better help defender than Kendrick Perkins. 

That's not to say that he's better bodying up Dwight Howard (he's not), but it does mean that this team can do very, very well with him.  Especially if we never have to face Orlando. 

I agree.  We will suffer if we're relying on JO to guard Howard or Bynum, but in terms of coming across and challenging/blocking shots, he's more agile and has better timing than Perk. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 07:25:19 PM
ok guys, you know how to get it done, now, keep the agression!!!

Great D, good attacking by Rondo.

keep the good things going. Go Celtics!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:26:40 PM
Rondo Show....rated E for everyone.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 07:26:49 PM
Go for their throats. Rondo should just keep attacking, we'll blow them out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:26:53 PM
wowza...the defense is just GETTING IT DONE
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:27:03 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: zerophase on April 19, 2011, 07:27:22 PM
hello rondo... welcome to the playoffs. why couldn't you attack like that this whole year?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:27:54 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.

And they both come out.  Don't get it, Doc.  At least keep Rondo in and get Ray/Paul some rest instead.

EDIT:  Ok, I guess Rondo's got a right to be tired after that.  But don't let it happen again Rajon :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:27:59 PM
Two blocked shots for O'Neal, but how many shot alterations?  4?  5?  

Penetration is already picking up with him out.  He needs to play 25-30 minutes tonight.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:28:07 PM
how was that a foul??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:28:53 PM
I hope KungPoweChicken is watching this game. :P
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:29:09 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.

And they both come out.  Don't get it, Doc.  At least keep Rondo in and get Ray/Paul some rest instead.

I don't get it either but what do we know? ???
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:29:33 PM
paul pierce is playing some great defense on anthony. just wonderful so far
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:29:38 PM
helllll no i just los my tv signal!!! somebody get me a link ASAPPPPP
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:29:40 PM
Hahaha just when things are going well JO gets hurt again.

Expected.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 07:29:41 PM
What the heck happened to JO? I wasn't paying attention.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:29:41 PM
Davis 1/3 on defensive rebounding opportunities.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:29:47 PM
BBD should just eat Melo.  He's soft like a caramello bar.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:30:19 PM
how was that a foul??

Foul is on Melo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:30:27 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.

And they both come out.  Don't get it, Doc.  At least keep Rondo in and get Ray/Paul some rest instead.

I don't get it either but what do we know? ???

rondo is gassed...i don't mind delonte with this unit...but i worry when KG sits
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 07:30:33 PM
Great start...keep it up C's!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 07:30:39 PM
What the heck happened to JO? I wasn't paying attention.

Not watching -- what happened?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:30:48 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.

And they both come out.  Don't get it, Doc.  At least keep Rondo in and get Ray/Paul some rest instead.

I don't get it either but what do we know? ???

Well, I understand JO.  You probably don't want to play him 40 minutes yet.  But he should be playing at least 7 minutes per quarter (28 for the game). Baby should not be playing more minutes than him, especially since Jeff Green could actually play the 4 next to JO without the C's losing a ton on defense.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:30:49 PM
Hahaha just when things are going well JO gets hurt again.

Expected.

What?  I thought he just went to the bench.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:30:50 PM
He's soft like a caramello bar.

Soft as a marshmallow.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 19, 2011, 07:30:57 PM
what happened to jo?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tbcf on April 19, 2011, 07:31:09 PM
This is exactly what we need from Rondo.

WE'RE GONNA WIN THIS!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:31:12 PM
how was that a foul??

Foul is on Melo.


no..the foul on davis that gave stat 2 FTs...davis just stood there
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: zerophase on April 19, 2011, 07:31:19 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.

And they both come out.  Don't get it, Doc.  At least keep Rondo in and get Ray/Paul some rest instead.

I don't get it either but what do we know? ???

Rondo was fully out of breath... he needs some cardio lessons from Rose. That's all rose does ALL game.

and... JO. ARE YOU HURT AGAIN? god.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: makaveli on April 19, 2011, 07:31:36 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for J.O
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:31:37 PM
JO is beasting. Rondo is beasting. This is what I see in my dreams.

And they both come out.  Don't get it, Doc.  At least keep Rondo in and get Ray/Paul some rest instead.

I don't get it either but what do we know? ???

rondo is gassed...i don't mind delonte with this unit...but i worry when KG sits

Yeah, as soon as they mentioned it I realized that sprinting full court 6-8 times is probably pretty tiring even for Rondo. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 07:31:49 PM
He went into the tunnel and into the trainer's room. He did not look too happy. I'm pretty sure he had his knee thingy in his hand.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:32:25 PM
JO just went to the bench...regular rotation
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 19, 2011, 07:32:49 PM
I think JO just left because the president was calling to tell him what a great job he was doing. Here's hopin he comes back soon!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:32:57 PM
Glen Davis needs to go.

Absolutely awful.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:33:24 PM
JO just went to the bench...regular rotation

No he didn't. CSN showed him going to the locker room with the Doc.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:33:41 PM
Glen Davis needs to go.

Absolutely awful.


not a fan...and afraid that this unit gives it all back
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:34:07 PM
Davis - Krstic front court.

The Knicks immediately go on a 5-0 run.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:34:33 PM
JEFF GREEN NEEDS TO DRIVE THE BASKETBALL
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:34:41 PM
Where did our offense go?  >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:35:03 PM
Are we sure JO just didn't go to the bathroom?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:35:07 PM
The bench killed our momentum.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:35:38 PM
Get Glen Davis off this Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing team.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:35:43 PM
Where did our offense go?  >:(

Went to the bench with our starters :-\
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:35:51 PM
Glen Davis an enormous negative thus far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:36:11 PM
SMH.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 07:36:11 PM
How does Jeffries get a rebound in the middle of four, FOUR white jerseys. BBD again is off to his usual terrible self. More Green, less BBD.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:36:18 PM
and so much for the big lead....all gone...awesome job second unit. can't score and can't defend. knicks going to be right there
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:36:37 PM
IM SO p---ED  IM ABOUT TO CANCEL DISH NETWORK!!!


ANYONE GOT A LINK?????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:36:51 PM
How was that not a foul on West?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:37:02 PM
Doc Rivers sure can draw up a play at the end of the game, but his rotations are terrible.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 07:37:07 PM
C's never scored once the bench came in. C's will be in another dogfight at this rate.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 07:37:15 PM
great defense so far

But not capitalizing on the other end. Horrific shooting from the bench mob.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Green Hell on April 19, 2011, 07:37:23 PM
Our bench sucks  >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:37:29 PM
Wow...1 quarter. 2 completely different ends of the spectrum.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: zerophase on April 19, 2011, 07:38:04 PM
Are we sure JO just didn't go to the bathroom?

he walked back with the doctor haha
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:38:05 PM
Bench is sloppy.  The good news is Rondo's already had his break.  But we need to start over again in the 2nd and keep up the pressure.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:38:08 PM
just sad. can't get anything out of the bench anymore. jeff green is passive...baby is a black hole....just disappointing that they can't get one basket...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jaycelt on April 19, 2011, 07:38:19 PM
Where did our offense go?  >:(

To the bench with our starters.  What else is new?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 07:38:22 PM
I'm getting worried about JO. If he's hurt, our playoff run is over because all we've got is Kristic and Murphy.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:38:36 PM
Any word on JO?  No one seems to be reporting on TV or on the net.  Don't see him on the bench, but he didn't seem to have done anything.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 07:38:48 PM
I'm 'watching' on gamechannel right not -- looks like C's miss last 6 shots of the quarter.

Please post anything about JO for those of us not able to be watching the  TV broadcast.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 07:38:50 PM
Terrible coaching by Doc. Oh yea we have a 10 point lead, let's just give it up by playing 4 bench guys with Ray and make sure Baby plays putrid and dumb defense too by the way!!

So frustrating. I just hate seeing Baby on the floor right now and the offense looks putrid again, what's the point of trading for Green if you NEVER give him the ball in the post or just give him the ball regardless?!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 07:39:17 PM
IM SO p---ED  IM ABOUT TO CANCEL DISH NETWORK!!!


ANYONE GOT A LINK?????

Legal one from NBA.com:

http://ilp.nba.com/nbavp/inmarket.jsp?id=4191
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:39:26 PM
just sad. can't get anything out of the bench anymore. jeff green is passive...baby is a black hole....just disappointing that they can't get one basket...

Doc needs to run plays for Green.  He's good enough to be the focal point of the offense for our bench.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:39:33 PM
saying it might be JOs wrist...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:39:41 PM
C's never scored once the bench came in. C's will be in another dogfight at this rate.

They got one 3 from Ray.  Other than that nothing.  Defense wasn't too bad.  Defensive rebounding and rotations from Davis were poor. 

Don't like Ray with the 2nd unit.  Pierce or Rondo's shot-creation abilities are better fits.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JHTruth on April 19, 2011, 07:40:02 PM
Hoooorrriiibblleee bench. West taking terrible shots, BBD doing terrible things, Green invisible, Krstic doing nothing. SMH, just pathetic..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 07:40:18 PM
Green let Melo get a step on him. He didn't foul Melo, but he was called for one.

On the jump shot, he could have been more aggressive, but he just settled. Same with Ray.

Couldn't get the bunny there. Very tentative, as Kerr is saying.

There were a couple of "almost" plays in there, where we almost got the rebound or the steal, but the bottom line is we allowed them to get back in the game with our second unit. Nobody seems to be able to create offense.


Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: zerophase on April 19, 2011, 07:40:20 PM
Terrible coaching by Doc. Oh yea we have a 10 point lead, let's just give it up by playing 4 bench guys with Ray and make sure Baby plays putrid and dumb defense too by the way!!

So frustrating. I just hate seeing Baby on the floor right now and the offense looks putrid again, what's the point of trading for Green if you NEVER give him the ball in the post or just give him the ball regardless?!

...you can't play the starters forever. we were up by 10. that was a good time to rest the starters. i don't know what you're complaining about with doc.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 07:40:37 PM
Green needs to toughen up. How can he watch what the starters did on both ends of the floor and come out with that weak performance?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 07:40:50 PM
Any word on JO?  No one seems to be reporting on TV or on the net.  Don't see him on the bench, but he didn't seem to have done anything.  

A lot of Celtics reporters on twitter seem to think it's his left wrist that he hurt during the pre-season. Nothing to do with his knee.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 07:40:58 PM
I'm 'watching' on gamechannel right not -- looks like C's miss last 6 shots of the quarter.

Please post anything about JO for those of us not able to be watching the  TV broadcast.

Legal link from NBA.com:

http://www.nba.de/playoffs2011/live_games.html
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:41:02 PM
just sad. can't get anything out of the bench anymore. jeff green is passive...baby is a black hole....just disappointing that they can't get one basket...

Doc needs to run plays for Green.  He's good enough to be the focal point of the offense for our bench.  

Lol good one. That would require less Glen Davis.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jack_Frost on April 19, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
We are stunned by JO situation... why televison said nothing about? Such a poor commentators...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:41:17 PM
this is a better unit. more scoring and more playmakers
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 07:41:36 PM
will the real Big Baby please show up? I'm tired of his evil twin, Big Lazy Davis... please, please, please

And the 3 stooges already showing up, no doubt.

Go Celtics!!!

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:41:49 PM
Terrible coaching by Doc. Oh yea we have a 10 point lead, let's just give it up by playing 4 bench guys with Ray and make sure Baby plays putrid and dumb defense too by the way!!

So frustrating. I just hate seeing Baby on the floor right now and the offense looks putrid again, what's the point of trading for Green if you NEVER give him the ball in the post or just give him the ball regardless?!

...you can't play the starters forever. we were up by 10. that was a good time to rest the starters. i don't know what you're complaining about with doc.

This is the playoffs. You rest starters at different points. Not all at the same time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:41:56 PM
It isn't the offense that's suffering with the bench - it's the defense.  Almost all of our points in that early spurt was off transitions after stops.  The stops go away and we have to shoot jumpers.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 07:42:05 PM
Bad start for the bench, but there's a lot of game left. Very encouraging things sprinkled around. I'm watching the TNT broadcast and they didn't once mention JO or put a camera on him heading out with the doc. Not that it isn't a thing, but usually they're on that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 07:42:30 PM
What is so hard about boxing out??????????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:42:35 PM
IM SO p---ED  IM ABOUT TO CANCEL DISH NETWORK!!!


ANYONE GOT A LINK?????

Legal one from NBA.com:

http://ilp.nba.com/nbavp/inmarket.jsp?id=4191

Thnak you sir!!

Nowww, lets get a W!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:42:42 PM
geez...letting jeffries and bill walker out work you. horrid
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Who on April 19, 2011, 07:42:48 PM
That was all Doc's fault. All on his rotation.

I'll say it again

(1) Nenad Krstic should not be in the Celtics rotation in this series against the Knicks.

(2) One of Jermaine O'Neal or Kevin Garnett needs to remain on the floor at all times. Take JO out 5-6 minutes into the half, take him out, bring him back in for KG around the 10 minute mark and let JO play out there until KG returns at the 7-8 minute mark in the next quarter. Keep some semblance of an above average defender on the court, please!

(3) Jeff Green should be used at PF against Shawne Williams / Jared Jeffries. He should be playing 20 minutes a night at this position.

(4) Glen Davis' minutes should be cut
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:42:58 PM
TAKE GLEN DAVIS OUT OF THE GAME DOC.

It is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:43:09 PM
Glen Davis is getting killed all over the place, and I don't think it's going to change at all this series.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:43:14 PM
Blech, I'd rather Krstic than Baby at the 5.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:43:47 PM
Ridiculous
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 07:44:01 PM
Bad start for the bench, but there's a lot of game left. Very encouraging things sprinkled around. I'm watching the TNT broadcast and they didn't once mention JO or put a camera on him heading out with the doc. Not that it isn't a thing, but usually they're on that.
Perhaps the runs a little bubble guts?!

LOL
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 07:44:17 PM
I want to like Jeff Green, but he doesn't make it easy.  He's way too passive, especially regarding making attempts for rebounds.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:44:24 PM
...and this is what I see in my nightmares. SMH.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:44:33 PM
sooo what the hell happened to our effort while my signal was out??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:44:40 PM
usual second quarter choke job.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:44:43 PM
Rondo is going to win this game for us.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:44:52 PM
Jermaine is still not on the bench, but still no word.  Hope he's getting retaped...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 07:44:55 PM
When Pierce went in to drive, Green stayed on the outside. Then he went in and got blocked on that play (he obviously doesn't have the height to do that--doesn't he know that?)

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:45:30 PM
glenn davis steps on the court and everything goes downhill..jeff green is too soft
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:46:28 PM
Jeff Green may turn out to be a stud in the future...but at present he is anything but that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JHTruth on April 19, 2011, 07:46:55 PM
Green is terrible. There I said it. Walker is better than him. [dang] he sucks..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:47:05 PM
JO has a mild wrist sprain
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 07:47:09 PM
So what other teams have people enjoyed watching so far? The Denver-OKC series looks like it's going to be a classic.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 07:47:17 PM
[quotauthor=celticinorlandolink=topic=46915.msg978678#msg978678 date=1303256178]
..awesome job second unit.[/quote]

Honestly, don't get this second unit thing. Doc must be the only coach in the league who subs out all his starters at the same time=?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 07:47:20 PM
Does the TNT crew even know that JO is on our team?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ballin on April 19, 2011, 07:47:25 PM
Glen Davis + Jeff Green

Our two most overrated players on the court at the same time, playing significant minutes.

Goodbye, lead.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 07:47:40 PM
Green gets no respect at all from the refs.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 07:48:00 PM
We had all the momentum going looking like a near blowout waiting to happen

Doc goes on and takes half the guys out  >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Who on April 19, 2011, 07:48:05 PM
Toney Douglas is a terrible floor general.

Too much of a liability to be effective playing long minutes at the point guard position.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 07:48:10 PM
JO has a mild wrist sprain

from blocking too many shots ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 07:48:20 PM
Wasn't it an offensive foul??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tbcf on April 19, 2011, 07:48:28 PM
wow. Jeff Green is awful.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 07:48:41 PM
I am really worried about JO.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:48:48 PM
[quotauthor=celticinorlandolink=topic=46915.msg978678#msg978678 date=1303256178]
..awesome job second unit.

Honestly, don't get this second unit thing. Doc must be the only coach in the league who subs out all his starters at the same time=?
[/quote]


yep...from up 10 to down 2...and it is the knicks scrubs like williams, walker and jeffries just beating our bench...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jack_Frost on April 19, 2011, 07:48:58 PM
not interested in the game right now, i wanna know about JO... Without him we have no chances
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:48:58 PM
JO has a mild wrist sprain

Thanks for the update.  Have they said if he'll be back?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:49:07 PM
JO has a mild wrist sprain

Hopefully very mild and just needs to be taped up.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:49:32 PM
how are we losing to this team? my God.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:49:46 PM
There is the Jeff Green we all want to see on every play.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 07:49:47 PM
There ya go Green!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:49:53 PM
Quote
It is a left wrist sprain. But he also has the left knee heavily taped with ice, while he's on the sideline.

- Sherrod Blakely (http://twitter.com/#!/sherrodbcsn)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 07:49:57 PM
Not bad considering the injury could've been a lot worse like his knee or something.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 07:49:57 PM
That's what we need from Green!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:50:03 PM
There we go Green.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 07:50:13 PM
Nice sequence by Green.  We need him to be more active for this stretch.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Who on April 19, 2011, 07:50:20 PM
So what other teams have people enjoyed watching so far? The Denver-OKC series looks like it's going to be a classic.
Yeah, that was my favourite game so far. Optimistic about the Dallas-Portland series too.

None of the matchups in the East interest me that much. The top three seeds are all leaps and bounds better than their opponents and should win comfortably and quickly. The Orlando Atlanta series has some hope to it. We'll see.

The top two in the West, LA and San An, should also handle their opponents fairly easily. If Ginobili doesn't make it back, that series could get interesting but all signs point to a quick return.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:50:26 PM
YES! Baby taken out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:51:12 PM
three fouls on green. he just isn't right for this team. it is sad when jared jeffries shows more than him
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: kg is king on April 19, 2011, 07:51:17 PM
JO is back!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:51:18 PM
Jeff Green CANNOT be serious. Picking up your third foul?? LIKE THAT!?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 07:51:22 PM
jermaine bring the pain!!!

like method man baby!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:51:27 PM
JO coming back in.  Thank God.  Nothing on his wrist.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 07:51:36 PM
I just signed on. Can someone tell me how much it will cost to buy a rebound?

Here's JO!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:51:44 PM
JO back on the court...what a relief.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:51:49 PM
Nice post move from Delonte
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 07:52:07 PM
Nice follow by Green.

He almost didn't get that rebound though. Hustle, hustle, hustle.

Miss by Rondo. Green couldn't get the rebound that time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:52:31 PM
No ill effects on the shot. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:52:40 PM
gotta get that defense intensity back...knicks getting too many easy looks
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 07:52:57 PM
ouch~
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 07:52:58 PM
I love having JO in the game. He alters so many shots. I haven't seen a shotblocker like him on the C's in a long time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:53:02 PM
I just signed on. Can someone tell me how much it will cost to buy a rebound?

A gallon of Centaur blood...or BBD and Krstic on the bench.  :P
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:53:15 PM
Has anyone seen Paul Pierce? He seems to be missing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Hey Captain, you going to show up tonight?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 07:53:49 PM
I love having JO in the game. He alters so many shots. I haven't seen a shotblocker like him on the C's in a long time.

Yep.  He's not able to defend Dwight Howard like Perk could, but he alters more shots. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:54:02 PM
really disappointing to be losing to the knicks after that start. just frustrating
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 07:54:17 PM
gotta get that defense intensity back...knicks getting too many easy looks

word
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 07:54:32 PM
Kevin gonna eat people now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 07:54:50 PM
Hey Captain, you going to show up tonight?

It's early.  He's still out looking for his shot.   ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 07:54:54 PM
Pierce needs to attack Anthony on the offensive end.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:55:08 PM
Kevin gonna eat people now.

he needs to eat pierce and get him back in this...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JHTruth on April 19, 2011, 07:55:18 PM
JO alters everything when he's in. EVERYTHING. I like having him out there. I really like this guy now..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tbcf on April 19, 2011, 07:55:31 PM
wow JO really wants this.

I am so inspired by him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 07:55:36 PM
JO looks OK, that's a relief. Pierce has been off offensively since the start of the series, he put a nice move on Melo here but couldn't finish the easy layup. He has to get going or get FTs.

Hope Melo keeps jacking up 3's like that, he made this one but it's a terrible shot.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 07:55:59 PM
JO often goes up for the block, but he seldom jumps back up to get the rebound. We contest the shot, but we don't get it after it misses.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 07:56:07 PM
2-8 shooting from the bench.  Very disappointing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 07:56:09 PM
I just signed on. Can someone tell me how much it will cost to buy a rebound?

A gallon of Centaur blood...or BBD and Krstic on the bench.  :P

OK, I'm thinking finding the centaur bloody is more likely . . .
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:56:10 PM
honestly...boston should be up big. they lulled and let a team led by jeffries and williams take the lead...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: 4THQTR on April 19, 2011, 07:56:23 PM
appreciating JO

rondo and west came to play, hope pierce can get it going
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JHTruth on April 19, 2011, 07:56:31 PM
Just be within 2 pts by the half and I'll consider it a victory..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 07:57:16 PM
How do we go from owning the boards in Game 1 and now this atrocity.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Shots on April 19, 2011, 07:57:22 PM
2-8 shooting from the bench.  Very disappointing.

Not much going down, but at least 6 of those aren't Big Baby misses. West and Green both seemed to be rather aggressive, that is at least progression from the first game..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 07:57:29 PM
Welcome to the game Pierce.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 07:57:37 PM
Great contested shot by Pierce, but again nobody on the rebound.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:57:48 PM
really need to go on a run here....get a rebound please
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 07:57:54 PM
Nice play from KG to Pierce.  We need to get the Captain going.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 07:58:09 PM
Pierce!  Hopefully that's the start of sumthin'!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 07:58:17 PM
Just be within 2 pts by the half and I'll consider it a victory..

Anything less than a lead is a failure to me. I don't even want to see a tie.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 07:58:18 PM
Rondo!  Playing like a star!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 07:58:38 PM
Rondo is going to have to win this game for us.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 07:58:47 PM
This is the Rondo we will need for every playoff game...love it!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 07:59:08 PM
ive never seen a veteran team play so [dang] inconsistently

a lot of teams are game to game...these Celtics are rotation to rotation on which team is going to play
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 07:59:10 PM
stat goes over the back on every offensive rebound...it is a joke
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:00:38 PM
Toney Douglas may be the dumbest player in the NBA.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:00:43 PM
see ya douglas...take carter to school rondo
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:00:57 PM
hmmm
rondo shoulda got 3 free's
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:00:58 PM
Douglas thought he was playing football?  Bizarre!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:01:24 PM
see ya douglas...take carter to school rondo

Amen brother!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:01:24 PM
I think maybe rondo is lodged inside Douglas' head.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:01:36 PM
Why is Rondo not listening to KG twice in a row?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:01:38 PM
Just be within 2 pts by the half and I'll consider it a victory..

Anything less than a lead is a failure to me. I don't even want to see a tie.



you are 100 percent correct. anything less than a lead is a failure
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 08:02:13 PM
Good D but we have to get some defensive rebounds, we are giving them way too much second chances.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:02:53 PM
they need to score off these stops...get a lead and lets go
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: makaveli on April 19, 2011, 08:03:12 PM
hmmm
rondo shoulda got 3 free's
naahh, that would be a bad call
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 08:03:27 PM
Ray Allen really has no passing skills whatsoever
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:03:28 PM
I really hope we draft Kenneth Faried to give our rotation  a legitimate rebounder.  Nothing more frustrating than conceding bucket loads of offensive boards as we have on a consistent basis since KG's injury in 2009.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 08:03:40 PM
wow JO really wants this.

I am so inspired by him.

Yea, I love JO right now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:03:54 PM
Some bad shooting.   Both teams missing makeable shots.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 08:04:07 PM
Biggest stat of the game so far: Knicks have offensive rebounds on one out of every 3 misses.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 08:04:16 PM
Pierce and KG have to get it going at some point or we're in trouble! Two games in a row that they are totally off.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:04:25 PM
we need to get to the FT line...geez...lets stop shooting jumpers and go right at these guys
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: 4THQTR on April 19, 2011, 08:04:36 PM
hmmm
rondo shoulda got 3 free's
naahh, that would be a bad call

i'd consider it a bad call too, but i can name some guys who would've gotten that call automatically, so i'm left wondering...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:04:40 PM
hmmm
rondo shoulda got 3 free's
naahh, that would be a bad call

would have been a makeup call.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:04:58 PM
Biggest stat of the game so far: Knicks have offensive rebounds on one out of every 3 misses.


that has to change.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:05:00 PM
Ray Allen really has no passing skills whatsoever

He's decent in the half-court, it's when he's going full-speed that his passing deteriorates.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 08:05:19 PM
Kinda disappointed Kevin didn't kick it out to Ray. He probably didn't realize.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Garnett Crushes Gasoft on April 19, 2011, 08:05:25 PM
JO has a mild wrist sprain

thank the lord. so glad its not the knee this is great news
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:05:29 PM

we need to get to the FT line...geez...lets stop shooting jumpers and go right at these guys


werked for our boy rondo in the first

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:06:04 PM
Amare out for the game?? That would be huge.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:06:24 PM
Glen Davis still sucks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 08:06:27 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:06:41 PM
CAPT!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:07:15 PM
Basketball gods willing PP to greatness on that shot lol...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:07:21 PM
The Knicks are exploiting Big Baby defensively.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Green Hell on April 19, 2011, 08:07:30 PM
BENCH GLEN DAVIS

Bring in Murphy
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 08:07:38 PM
If Amare is really out for this game, anything less than a 10-15 point win is a failure.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:07:42 PM
our defesnse isnt even playing well, theyre jus missin
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:07:45 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.


yeah...i am a bit worried bit stat is out so they should run this now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:07:52 PM
It's good to be back watching the game.  I can see what folks have been saying about JO's influence in the middle.  Not missing the scowler right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 08:08:10 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.

I've been more or less sure that I'm not going to like how this season will end for quite some time now.

All I can hope is that it's neither the Lakers nor the Heat that wins it all.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 08:08:17 PM
Amare out and questionable to return.  I'm down with that.  About time someone else got plagued with injuries.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:08:21 PM
Baby is doing absolutely nothing! No effort whatsoever!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 08:08:23 PM
the stooges gameplan is clear to me: give the Bricks every possession, bailout call during the game, and even up things at the end of the game. Then people will complain about the refs helping the Celtics.

Come on... did you watch Indy at Chicago last night? We're getting no respect, specially Jeff Green.

Go Celtics, beat the 2 Stern teams!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:08:25 PM
Glen Davis plays defense. Then stands around thinking the play is over watching Jeffries get the rebound.

Please stop playing him Doc, he brings nothing to this club.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 08:08:29 PM
Why does Jared Jeffries kill us inside?  Why?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:08:30 PM
Just keep attacking Baby.  ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:08:47 PM
Glen Davis just ignoring his man on the defensive end.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
no way this team makes it pass the second round playing like this......
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:08:58 PM
no stat and they are getting beat by melo and 4 scrubs...PICK IT UP
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: pengaloo on April 19, 2011, 08:09:20 PM
Baby, please prove to us that you are not worthless!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 08:09:21 PM
Amare out and questionable to return.  I'm down with that.  About time someone else got plagued with injuries. 

Sad that it will probably take a top effort from this team just to defeat the Knicks without Billups or Amare, though.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:09:41 PM
Why does Jared Jeffries kill us inside?  Why?


i am baffled by this
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: angryguy77 on April 19, 2011, 08:10:14 PM
Son of a. I thought the game started at 7 central. I'm a bad fan
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:10:27 PM
Glen Davis you are terrible.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:10:37 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.

yea makes you wonder how different the mood would be around here if Ray didn't make a shot that probably shouldn't have even occured.

If we're a contendor, we should be on another level than NY like Miami is over Philly (and dont get it twisted, most of this board wanted NY over Philly)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 08:10:37 PM
Dang it, Baby!  Giving them points.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:10:38 PM
Baby with maybe his worst half of the season? 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:10:47 PM
Jeff Green and Krstic have given us nothing so far...and that includes the regular season games too.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:10:50 PM
just stupid glen davis....and now the Cs will trail at the half...to a really crappy knicks team
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Do you think if Baby fouls out Doc will try to sneak him into the game?

This is just getting ridiculous.  Why Baby came in to begin with is beyond me.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:11:11 PM
SMFH!!!! I just wanted a [dang] lead going into the half! Am I really asking for too much?! This team is just SO bipolar.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:11:17 PM
Baby with maybe his worst half of the season? 

People keep saying this every game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 08:11:21 PM
BBD plays like a rookie.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jaycelt on April 19, 2011, 08:11:28 PM
Ray Allen really has no passing skills whatsoever

May be the worst fast break passer in the league.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:11:42 PM
Losing at the half. Thanks Glen Davis, you don't belong in the NBA.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:11:48 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.

They looked pretty bad in the first game of the Heat series last year though. They were down 14 at one point during the thrid quarter (and went on to win the game). Game 2 they were obviously a lot better as they blew them out and game 3 came down to the wire.

I don't know, I think it might take a few games for the Celtics to come together. Just my opinion though...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:11:52 PM
utter failure to be trailing to this team at the half...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:11:56 PM
Pig Baby is totally costing us the game. No effort at all and really bad decisions.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
No Chauncey. No Amare.  No 12 point deficit.  Not a good half -- but things looking better than they did on Sunday.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 08:12:02 PM
are you kidding me???

The Three Stooges are earning their due tonight!!

Go Celtics!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 08:12:06 PM
BBD should not be out there.
I look forward to this as his last season with the Cs.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
We're getting this from Glen Davis in the playoffs on a CONTRACT YEAR!??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: the_Bird on April 19, 2011, 08:12:45 PM
Do you think if Baby fouls out Doc will try to sneak him into the game?

This is just getting ridiculous.  Why Baby came in to begin with is beyond me.  

Who you going to put in there instead, though?  Krstic?  Jeff ****' Green?  Dropkick?  Play KG and JO 42 minutes each?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:12:45 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:12:48 PM
I think I have the rhythmm of the series down now.  do not watch 2nd quarters ... do NOT watch second quarters . . .
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 08:12:52 PM
Knicks shot 32% for the half and are winning
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:12:58 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.

I agree...and I'd said something similar after our last win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 08:13:04 PM
The D is good overall, but the Celtics got lucky on that last missed.

Every time the offense stagnates, the players start to get frustrated with one another. This affects the defense.

Davis is simply not putting himself in the right position.

What's sad is that we can't take KG out. I'm afraid we have too many players along for the ride this year and not enough contributors. Our bench pales in comparison to what it was in 2008.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 08:13:12 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.

They looked pretty bad in the first game of the Heat series last year though. They were down 14 at one point during the thrid quarter (and went on to win the game). Game 2 they were obviously a lot better as they blew them out and game 3 came down to the wire.

I don't know, I think it might take a few games for the Celtics to come together. Just my opinion though...

Let's also not forget in 2008 they lost 3 games to Atlanta, 3 games to Cleveland (one by 20), 2 games to Detroit (one by 20), and 2 to LA.  So let's not romanticize the past and think that this team used to be indestructible when Perk was here.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Green Hell on April 19, 2011, 08:13:18 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bAIZPjDtT_Q/TBeiBrLxKZI/AAAAAAAAFp8/PXKGEcwEAlk/s1600/glen+davis+drools.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JHTruth on April 19, 2011, 08:13:31 PM
BBD and Green bring nothing off the bench. Neither does Krstic. Our bench is sooooooo bad right now..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:13:34 PM
Do you think if Baby fouls out Doc will try to sneak him into the game?

This is just getting ridiculous.  Why Baby came in to begin with is beyond me.  

Who you going to put in there instead, though?  Krstic?  Jeff ****' Green?  Dropkick?  Play KG and JO 42 minutes each?

At least Krstic gives 100% when he sucks on the court.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:13:36 PM
lets see if boston can slow down the might jared jeffries, williams and carter in the second half. great start...horrible finish...and i really hate davis
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 08:13:41 PM
Dumb, dumb foul by Davis. I hope that we don't relax because Amare is out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:13:53 PM
This is going to sound negative, so if that's not your thing, skip this post.

Okay.  I'm genuinely worried about this team.  I'm not sure if you guys remember last year, but in the Heat series, it seemed very clear to me almost immediately that the team was playing in a different gear.  They just looked a lot better once the playoffs started.

This year...  not so much.  This team still looks as erratic -- and at times, downright bad -- as it did at the end of the regular season.  I'm worried that there is no "switch", that what we see is what we're going to get.  If that's the case, I'm not sure that we're going to like how this season ends.

Anyway, I'll still be hoping that they kick it into the next gear.  The talent is there, without question.

Yeah, the offense is still stuck in a tailspin.  We're unable to consistently generate quality shots for our top scorers.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 08:13:58 PM
Big Baby is absolute GARBAGE. I'm not sure he could play worse if he wanted to.

I have lost the count of his dumb plays but he basically let Melo run easily to the hoop on a switch, then let Jeffries attempt an easy shot, let him got the offensive board and putback, then got outpowered by the same Jared "can't score" Jeffries and then gave two FTs to the Knicks on a dumb foul with 1.4 left to give them the lead back before halftime.

Great game Glen, I guess the only positive is that he isn't forcing shots anymore...

Anyway, we should have taken advantage of Stoudemire's absence but didn't and we're down by. Not good. Gotta get on a run early in the 3rd to get some breathing room.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 08:14:13 PM
Jeff Green and Krstic have given us nothing so far...and that includes the regular season games too.



I really like what I see out of Green when he's on the floor.  His real problem is that he just doesn't play a position of need for us right now.  Krstic is useless, but it might be better to have him out there instead of Davis....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 08:14:30 PM
Do you think if Baby fouls out Doc will try to sneak him into the game?

This is just getting ridiculous.  Why Baby came in to begin with is beyond me.  

Who you going to put in there instead, though?  Krstic?  Jeff ****' Green?  Dropkick?  Play KG and JO 42 minutes each?

I don't want him in never.  But with JO sitting out the first half of the second quarter, there was no reason for BBD to come back in for the final 2 minutes.  

JO has played 13 minutes so far...on pace to play 26 minutes, not 42.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: letsgoblue86 on April 19, 2011, 08:14:44 PM
And Shrek makes a donkey-esque decision.  Refs suck as usual.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:14:54 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bAIZPjDtT_Q/TBeiBrLxKZI/AAAAAAAAFp8/PXKGEcwEAlk/s1600/glen+davis+drools.jpg)

tp for your pic and words on yo sig playa!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Shots on April 19, 2011, 08:14:59 PM
Ray Allen really has no passing skills whatsoever

May be the worst fast break passer in the league.

And yet he sent Rondo away once or twice, something Rondo couldn't do for him in the first matchup ::)

Considering it seems the Knicks are basically Melo with four guys that arguably wouldn't even start on the worst teams in the league, this is not really looking good. The rebounding and offensive efficiency need to step up, it seems like they are only floating right now, due to the running in the first quarter.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 08:15:10 PM
Pierce and KG have to get it going at some point or we're in trouble! Two games in a row that they are totally off.
I agree but it looks like they are expending all their energy on defense and are just gassed to hit anything. I worry about that, and that you know it is just the second game of the first round.  >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:15:19 PM
no billups or amare...at home...if boston blows this game then they are gutless sacks of bones
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:15:33 PM
Pig Baby is trying to end our seasdon ASAP so he can go to Burger King and spend his long offseason there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:15:42 PM
Can we just let this game play out before determining it to be a failure (like Sunday).  Bulls trailed both of their games late v. #8 seed Indiana.  Spurs lose to #8 seed.  Lakers lose to #7 seed.    C's are up 1-0 and down by 1 at the half in game 2. 
Sky is neither bright nor falling.  Not enough data yet for a reliable forecast.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
the rebounding difference tells you everything you need to know.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:15:50 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~

That's exactly right.  These are our guys.  And they are our ONLY ticket to 18 this year.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:15:53 PM
pierce better be ready..it is going to be the melo show...and a lot of pick and roll
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: TheBigFive on April 19, 2011, 08:16:08 PM
I love BBD. Love how he's late on rotations. Love how he can't defend his own man nor give legimate help on help D. Love how he's talking to Melo nonstop with a little smirk on his face.

The man's head is in the gutter seriously. I'd rather see Vinnie Baker playing over him right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:16:11 PM
Glen Davis better not see the floor in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 08:16:43 PM
How can Green not hook up with Rondo on some fast breaks when both of them are outrunning everyone else? It looks like they are each running their own fast break.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:17:09 PM
Big Baby's basketball IQ hasn't gone up a point in three years in the league
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:17:34 PM
at least the Cs aren't in foul trouble. they need to knock these guys out
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tenn_smoothie on April 19, 2011, 08:17:34 PM


I really like what I see out of Green when he's on the floor.  His real problem is that he just doesn't play a position of need for us right now.  Krstic is useless, but it might be better to have him out there instead of Davis....

what is it exactly that you like so much ??


he's tentative, he's lost on offense, gets pushed around underneath, doesn't protect the defensive boards and is soft, soft, soft.

if his "real" problem is that he doesn't fill a position of need for us, then why did we give up so much to get him ?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:17:44 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~

That's exactly right.  These are our guys.  And they are our ONLY ticket to 18 this year.

thats right!!..our Cadillac got a full tank of gas and we headed for L.A..!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: the_Bird on April 19, 2011, 08:17:58 PM
Do you think if Baby fouls out Doc will try to sneak him into the game?

This is just getting ridiculous.  Why Baby came in to begin with is beyond me.  

Who you going to put in there instead, though?  Krstic?  Jeff ****' Green?  Dropkick?  Play KG and JO 42 minutes each?

I don't want him in never.  But with JO sitting out the first half of the second quarter, there was no reason for BBD to come back in for the final 2 minutes.  

JO has played 13 minutes so far...on pace to play 26 minutes, not 42.

No Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. about JO's minutes.  If Baby ain't playing, though... there's still the question of who is.  We're basically Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ed because our bench still sucks, at almost every position.  Baby, Krstic, Wunderkind Jeff Green, ain't a one of them has show they deserve any playing time at all... but there ain't nobody on the bench behind them that's any better.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:18:22 PM
Jeff Green and Krstic have given us nothing so far...and that includes the regular season games too.



I really like what I see out of Green when he's on the floor.  His real problem is that he just doesn't play a position of need for us right now.  Krstic is useless, but it might be better to have him out there instead of Davis....

So far he is just a body that subs in when Paul needs his rest. He was supposed to add that much needed offensive punch to our bench..at least that's what Mr. Ainge told us...but what has Green done so far? Who was the throw in that trade? Green or Krstic?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:18:49 PM
Knicks shooting under 33% but are outrebounding us by 9, 8 offensive. Instead of keeping Green on the perimeter, why not have him crash the boards like he did in the last two games of the season? We're more worried about slowing down their fastbreak and getting back on D that we let ourselves get outrebounded.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:19:00 PM
the second unit has given this team nothing so far...i am just baffled how we trail at the half to this sorry team
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 08:19:05 PM
How can Green not hook up with Rondo on some fast breaks when both of them are outrunning everyone else? It looks like they are each running their own fast break.

Because Green doesn't know how to position himself.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:19:21 PM
Charles Barkley just made me laugh though;

"That Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. aint happenin" LOL
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:20:15 PM
jeffries getting the knicks a ton of second shots...boston has to limit that...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:20:21 PM
Can we just let this game play out before determining it to be a failure (like Sunday).  Bulls trailed both of their games late v. #8 seed Indiana.  Spurs lose to #8 seed.  Lakers lose to #7 seed.    C's are up 1-0 and down by 1 at the half in game 2. 
Sky is neither bright nor falling.  Not enough data yet for a reliable forecast.

Neurotic, that post reminds me of the old Magic 8-ball saying:  Reply hazy try again.   ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: joebianca on April 19, 2011, 08:21:33 PM
I thought our number one priority for this postseason was not to get bullied on the glass like we did in The Finals last year? Well, here we are, Game 2 of the playoffs, against a team that doesn't even rebound well, down 12-4 in offensive boards at halftime, allowing a team missing two of its three best players and shooting 32% to be BEATING US at half. Well done.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:22:12 PM
The twelve offensive boards are crazy.  That Jeff Green/Baby frontcourt was all kinds of horrible on the boards. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:22:19 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~



Not sure what this means, but it sounds like some positive energy -- if so, I'm with you!  Go C's!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:22:49 PM
I thought our number one priority for this postseason was not to get bullied on the glass like we did in The Finals last year? Well, here we are, Game 2 of the playoffs, against a team that doesn't even rebound well, down 12-4 in offensive boards at halftime, allowing a team missing two of its three best players and shooting 32% to be BEATING US at half. Well done.

we are out sized..bet

but if you box out you can get a re on anybody any height..we need to put a body on theses fools
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:23:07 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~

That's exactly right.  These are our guys.  And they are our ONLY ticket to 18 this year.

thats right!!..our Cadillac got a full tank of gas and we headed for L.A..!!

Did we remember to put a cooler in the Caddy?  Gonna be a long drive!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: throwedoff on April 19, 2011, 08:23:20 PM
we gotta make shots, and rebound on defense i think we'll make a run in the 3rd quarter
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 08:23:34 PM
There are things to be worried about truckin on. I don't buy that there is no difference from how they ended the season and how they're playing now. The difference is last year it came together quickly. This year I'm seeing bits and pieces waking up. No unreasonable expectations, but I don't think there's any reason to panic after 1 and half games. JO adds a hold new dimension and our defense has been pretty [dang] good keeping us in games. That counts for something. There are offensive issues, but I don't see them on the same par as before. It's a slower wake up.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:23:42 PM
boston should be letting guys like williams and jeffries keep balls alive. just can't happen
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Eddie20 on April 19, 2011, 08:23:49 PM
The twelve offensive boards are crazy.  That Jeff Green/Baby frontcourt was all kinds of horrible on the boards. 


That's exactly why I think Doc is making a tactical mistake by going small. We play right into the Knicks hands when we do that. I much rather have Krstic in there. He has size and is better equipped to board vs smaller Knicks' players.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 08:23:59 PM
Knicks shooting under 33% but are outrebounding us by 9, 8 offensive. Instead of keeping Green on the perimeter, why not have him crash the boards like he did in the last two games of the season? We're more worried about slowing down their fastbreak and getting back on D that we let ourselves get outrebounded.

On the Pierce play that I mentioned earlier, Green stayed on the outside. After the Knicks got the rebound, Green came in to pressure the rebounder, but it was futile. If the point of having him stay on the outside is to get back on defense, then why is he not getting back on defense?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: KungPoweChicken on April 19, 2011, 08:24:02 PM
Doc, it's time to sit Davis down and give Murphy his chance.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bucknersrevenge on April 19, 2011, 08:24:08 PM
Do you think if Baby fouls out Doc will try to sneak him into the game?

This is just getting ridiculous.  Why Baby came in to begin with is beyond me.  

Who you going to put in there instead, though?  Krstic?  Jeff ****' Green?  Dropkick?  Play KG and JO 42 minutes each?

I don't want him in never.  But with JO sitting out the first half of the second quarter, there was no reason for BBD to come back in for the final 2 minutes.  

JO has played 13 minutes so far...on pace to play 26 minutes, not 42.

No **** about JO's minutes.  If Baby ain't playing, though... there's still the question of who is.  We're basically ****ed because our bench still sucks, at almost every position.  Baby, Krstic, Wunderkind Jeff Green, ain't a one of them has show they deserve any playing time at all... but there ain't nobody on the bench behind them that's any better.

Maybe not but at this point I'm ready to give them a shot. Right now I'd rather see Arroyo, Wafer, and Murphy come off the bench then West, Green, and Davis. All 3 are flat out useless right now. They all look afraid out there. I never thought I'd say this but Nate would be useful right about now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:24:18 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~



Not sure what this means, but it sounds like some positive energy -- if so, I'm with you!  Go C's!!!

round hurr always positive baby...

plenty of room in the lac pimpin~
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:24:52 PM
I'm not sure why everyone here seemed to think we would just roll over the Knicks. They aren't some scrub team, they're pretty decent.

It's the playoffs, every team plays hard. We could be a lot worse of right now (see: Lakers, Spurs). The Bulls could barely beat the Pacers at home two straight games.

Lets just wait and see how the Celtics respond in the 2nd half. We know that's when they usually turn it up another gear.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:24:59 PM
rather see murphy than davis. he can't be any worse
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 08:25:04 PM
We better let the game be played, but Doc is messing with the rotation exactly as he did in the regular season, like he doesn't care about the Bricks. You never play Big Lazy at the 5 with Green at the 4 if you want to get rebounds, or something positive.

Doc, I love you, but stop messing with the rotation. Put the right player in the right position. And tell Baby he has to come ready off the bench, if he plays hard 1 out of every 3 possessions, he belongs to the NBDL.

By the way, refs jobbed Indy against "the best team in the league". Two fouls on Jeff Green were BS, and we could go on and on... ok, let's get this win.

Go Celtics!! Beat both Stern teams!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Change on April 19, 2011, 08:25:12 PM
Jeff Green and Krstic have given us nothing so far...and that includes the regular season games too.



I really like what I see out of Green when he's on the floor.  His real problem is that he just doesn't play a position of need for us right now.  Krstic is useless, but it might be better to have him out there instead of Davis....

what is it exactly that you like so much ??


he's tentative, gets pushed around underneath, doesn't protect the defensive boards and is soft, soft, soft.

if his "real" problem is that he doesn't fill a position of need for us, then why did we give up so much to get him ?

soft soft soft soft

Kristic is waste of roster spot. Doc River who usually has a short leash surprisingly hasn't pulled the plug on Kurly. Green is being held back by the Celtics. Coaches have yet to define his role. terrible job by Doc.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:25:16 PM
Doc, it's time to sit Davis down and give Murphy his chance.

im feelin u..real tho...

baby is playoffs tested and approved..he jus not showin it rite now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bucknersrevenge on April 19, 2011, 08:25:28 PM
Doc, it's time to sit Davis down and give Murphy his chance.

Boom.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jaycelt on April 19, 2011, 08:25:37 PM
Can we just let this game play out before determining it to be a failure (like Sunday).  Bulls trailed both of their games late v. #8 seed Indiana.  Spurs lose to #8 seed.  Lakers lose to #7 seed.    C's are up 1-0 and down by 1 at the half in game 2. 
Sky is neither bright nor falling.  Not enough data yet for a reliable forecast.

Yeah.  After last game I told myself I wasn't going to read the game thread. But I guess I'm a glutten for punishment.
It's the playoffs people.  It's not supposed to be easy.  Every single playoff game this season save one has been a tight affair.

At the end of the day the only stat that counts is the one in the W column.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:25:40 PM
Yes the bench isn't doing much, but for those who are trashing Jeff Green, he's got 3pts & 2rebs in 7 minutes. What do you expect him to do in 7 minutes? I'm not saying he's an All-Star, but what do you expect to do in those few minutes? He hasn't had anytime to find a rhythm. Pierce has 4pt 3reb and 1 asst in 19 minutes and is shootin just as poorly.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Celtics Fan on April 19, 2011, 08:25:59 PM
Ok we forgot someone. Where is the Captain?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: KCattheStripe on April 19, 2011, 08:26:03 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~



Not sure what this means, but it sounds like some positive energy -- if so, I'm with you!  Go C's!!!

round hurr always positive baby...

plenty of room in the lac pimpin~

Just make sure you're not sippin' in the 'lac, right Bass?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:26:48 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~

That's exactly right.  These are our guys.  And they are our ONLY ticket to 18 this year.

thats right!!..our Cadillac got a full tank of gas and we headed for L.A..!!

Did we remember to put a cooler in the Caddy?  Gonna be a long drive!

yeah..got the cooler and oil change with the tune up at jiffy lube....

we road ready
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: KCattheStripe on April 19, 2011, 08:26:55 PM
Yes the bench isn't doing much, but for those who are trashing Jeff Green, he's got 3pts & 2rebs in 7 minutes. What do you expect him to do in 7 minutes?


Magic.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:27:42 PM
Doc, it's time to sit Davis down and give Murphy his chance.

 Baby's primarily struggling on defense.  Murph isn't the cure.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:27:45 PM
limit the knicks second chance opportunities...that it the mission
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:27:50 PM
You know, the funny thing about Pig Baby is that before the series, he said it's easy to contain Amare.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:28:04 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~



Not sure what this means, but it sounds like some positive energy -- if so, I'm with you!  Go C's!!!

round hurr always positive baby...

plenty of room in the lac pimpin~

Just make sure you're not sippin' in the 'lac, right Bass?

Hobbs the designated driver so we all can get our sip on~
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: pengaloo on April 19, 2011, 08:28:20 PM
Yes the bench isn't doing much, but for those who are trashing Jeff Green, he's got 3pts & 2rebs in 7 minutes. What do you expect him to do in 7 minutes?


Magic.
Not get 3 fouls in 7 minutes
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:28:31 PM
rather see murphy than davis. he can't be any worse

You know, Pig Baby seems to pay Doc for playing him.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: KCattheStripe on April 19, 2011, 08:28:43 PM
ill worry bout how this season ends when it ends...

rite now we in it and we still ballin...

picture me rollin like 2pac~



Not sure what this means, but it sounds like some positive energy -- if so, I'm with you!  Go C's!!!

round hurr always positive baby...

plenty of room in the lac pimpin~

Just make sure you're not sippin' in the 'lac, right Bass?

Hobbs the designated driver so we all can get our sip on~

Sweet.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: angryguy77 on April 19, 2011, 08:29:08 PM
We'll be fine. We will win by double digits, just be patient.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: LooseCannon on April 19, 2011, 08:29:10 PM
rather see murphy than davis. he can't be any worse

I'd be open to the idea of letting Glen Davis leave as a free agent with the intention of gambling on Murphy being able to fill most of those minutes next season.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Green Hell on April 19, 2011, 08:29:15 PM
Can we bench Davis and give Murph a chance already? If nothing else, Murph can crash the boards. Davis is giving us NOTHING.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:30:14 PM
Yes the bench isn't doing much, but for those who are trashing Jeff Green, he's got 3pts & 2rebs in 7 minutes. What do you expect him to do in 7 minutes?


Magic.
Not get 3 fouls in 7 minutes
His third foul was a blown call--clearly got to the spot and was outside of the circle--should not have been a blocking foul.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:30:30 PM
I honestly go with Kristic right now...we need a big body to take up room even if it doesnt move much
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:30:34 PM
We'll be fine. We will win by double digits, just be patient. 

huggs to angry man

*sippin*
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:32:07 PM
RAY!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
We have to feed Ray more
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:33:48 PM
ARE YOU KIDDING? SALVATORE YOU pos
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:33:55 PM
Terrible call on Ray
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:33:59 PM
thats a terrible whistle
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:34:39 PM
DEFENSE
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 08:35:08 PM
it's very telling that the knicks, without billups or amare, are hanging with the celtics.


guys, people have been saying for a while now that it's too soon to say the sky is falling.  the sky may not be falling right now, but it certainly looks ready to fall.  this does not look like an elite team.  at all.  i'm not convinced there are any switches left to flip.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:35:15 PM
AND here comes the whistles on the celtics
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:35:31 PM
This is pathetic we need to get a leaad built, Amare is going to come back I know it
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:36:28 PM
it's very telling that the knicks, without billups or amare, are hanging with the celtics.




the truth hurts me..
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 08:36:35 PM
If we lose with Billups and Amare out, it's over.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:36:40 PM
KG is just....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:36:45 PM
dear KG..please play in the post. the jumper isn't falling
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:37:05 PM
KG's been very impotent offensively.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:37:11 PM
it's very telling that the knicks, without billups or amare, are hanging with the celtics.


guys, people have been saying for a while now that it's too soon to say the sky is falling.  the sky may not be falling right now, but it certainly looks ready to fall.  this does not look like an elite team.  at all.  i'm not convinced there are any switches left to flip.

Yeah this looks like a 4-5 matchup where neither team really has a chance
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:37:32 PM
cream cheese poppers!!!
cheddar fool cheddar!!


*sippin*
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:37:44 PM
dear KG..please play in the post. the jumper isn't falling

Turiaf has defended him very well in the post.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:37:51 PM
If Pierce or KG decide to show up, we win this game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: the_Bird on April 19, 2011, 08:38:21 PM
Yes the bench isn't doing much, but for those who are trashing Jeff Green, he's got 3pts & 2rebs in 7 minutes. What do you expect him to do in 7 minutes?

He's also gotten those three points on five shots and two free throws.  That's the model of efficiency.  And, one of those two rebounds was off his own terrible missed layup.  

Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. Jeff Green.  I'm having a hard time seeing how he's any better than Billy Walker (even with Billie shooting an oh-fer so far).


Magic.
Not get 3 fouls in 7 minutes
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:38:28 PM
CAPT 3!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:38:33 PM
EL CAPITAN!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:38:39 PM
The Truth is in the house.

Better late than never.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:38:41 PM
YES!!! Keep it up Cs!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:38:44 PM
NO MORE PLAYING AROUND! TIME TO GET SIPPIN
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:38:46 PM
Like I said...PIERCE!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:38:46 PM
Finally the Captain gets going. Now just need KG to hit some shots and put this one away.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:38:48 PM
Does my heart GOOD!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tgreanier on April 19, 2011, 08:38:58 PM
Here we go again. The Celtics are not winning by 20, so everything is wrong. Settle down - the Celtics will win this game and probably by 10 or more. The only way that doesn't happen is if the refs choose to not let it happen. And if that is the case, we cannot do anything about it anyway.

The Knicks do not suck. Ok on defense they suck. But otherwise, they do not suck. This was always destined to be a tough series.

If they lose this game tonight, is it really the end of the world? Not by a long shot. The Celtics will be fine against the Knicks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 08:39:25 PM
Paulie steppin' up. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Change on April 19, 2011, 08:39:36 PM
Loving Rondo's energy so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:39:55 PM
NO MORE PLAYING AROUND! TIME TO GET SIPPIN

thats right bro ham!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:39:59 PM
OOps -- been posting on the wong game thread.

Yes Captain!!!  C's D clamping down.  Tire out Carmelo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 08:40:08 PM
Here comes the surge! It was about time!

Now gotta do a better job on the boards and increase the lead, they can't support a big blow without Stoudemire in my opinion, kick them down and they won't get up.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:40:23 PM
listen...guard melo and rebound. that is it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 19, 2011, 08:40:35 PM
Paul Pierce needs to get going...
But looks like he heard me lol
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:40:35 PM
Finally the Captain gets going. Now just need KG to hit some shots and put this one away.

Time to wear Carmelo out trying to hang with The Truth.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 08:40:39 PM
gotta keep the pressure on because the bench sucks and will lose 10 points off the lead when they come back in
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 08:40:51 PM
Great play by Jermaine. Can't capitalize on it though.

Great defense again. Hopefully can capitalize. Yes. Pierce.

Then again. AMAZING defense by Rondo. Pierce with a 3 this time.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:40:55 PM
Loving Rondo's energy so far.
I love it when he gets p---ed and feels the need to man up the best player on the floor!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:41:07 PM
Here we go again. The Celtics are not winning by 20, so everything is wrong. Settle down - the Celtics will win this game and probably by 10 or more. The only way that doesn't happen is if the refs choose to not let it happen. And if that is the case, we cannot do anything about it anyway.

The Knicks do not suck. Ok on defense they suck. But otherwise, they do not suck. This was always destined to be a tough series.

If they lose this game tonight, is it really the end of the world? Not by a long shot. The Celtics will be fine against the Knicks.

Its the end of the world for me. I'm a Celtics fan who lives in NY...this matchup is a nightmare come true.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jaycelt on April 19, 2011, 08:42:25 PM
Yes the bench isn't doing much, but for those who are trashing Jeff Green, he's got 3pts & 2rebs in 7 minutes. What do you expect him to do in 7 minutes? I'm not saying he's an All-Star, but what do you expect to do in those few minutes? He hasn't had anytime to find a rhythm. Pierce has 4pt 3reb and 1 asst in 19 minutes and is shootin just as poorly.

PP has made his presence known on the court.  He's set up a ton of scoring opportunities for his teammates.  Has set some killer picks.  Had a great block that lead to one of Rondo's easy baskets.  And he's played some really good defense on Anthony.  Carmelo didn't start scoring until Pierce went to the bench.
Stats don't tell the entire story.

I don't care who scores and neither does Pierce.  Let's just keep playing good hard basketball.  The rest will take care of itself.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:42:41 PM
douglas is such a lucky player
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:42:55 PM
ray..puttin butta on dat roll!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:43:07 PM
Ray Rays feelin it tonite. FEED HIM.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:43:21 PM
and another second chance basket....SMH
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Change on April 19, 2011, 08:43:39 PM
Celtics demise is their Rebounding
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 08:43:49 PM
So Melo sticks his elbow in JO's face and its a foul in JO???????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:44:32 PM
Someone deck Walker. Get Krstic in for a minute.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
the dirt u do in the dark will eventually come to the light
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:44:48 PM
Walker you punk.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:45:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL TRANSITION D BY RAY!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 08:45:02 PM
So Melo sticks his elbow in JO's face and its a foul in JO???????

yes, he's very good at that  :o
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:45:11 PM
Argh, 3 consecutive 3 point plays for NY.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:45:11 PM
Someone deck Walker. Get Krstic in for a minute.

the big man does need floor time to be effctive
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:45:21 PM
Play some [dang] defense and rebound the ball.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:45:40 PM
There goes Ray's shot for the rest of the night!  Guaranteed!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:45:57 PM
no way this knicks team should be in this game without billups and stat
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:46:08 PM
run dem fools paul!!!

run dis game capt!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:46:17 PM
These refs suck!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:46:38 PM
This league is so biased towards the offensive player.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:46:41 PM
Here comes Davis.

Wait for the Celtics to fall behind by 10.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:46:51 PM
So. Many. Late. Whistles.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 08:46:51 PM
it's very telling that the knicks, without billups or amare, are hanging with the celtics.


guys, people have been saying for a while now that it's too soon to say the sky is falling.  the sky may not be falling right now, but it certainly looks ready to fall.  this does not look like an elite team.  at all.  i'm not convinced there are any switches left to flip.

Yeah this looks like a 4-5 matchup where neither team really has a chance

yeah, my thoughts exactly
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:46:57 PM
great...here comes baby...why can't the C's get any distance??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 19, 2011, 08:47:02 PM
Steve Kerr is very good at commentating
Intelligent and fair
Thank god the Suns fired him lol
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 08:47:05 PM
crap here comes Baby
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:47:10 PM
It's time to institute the no lay up rule and make all the fouls count.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:47:15 PM
Disturbing -- C's playing well and can't shake them. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:47:20 PM
Offense is looking good but we still can't stop the Carmelo and nobodies
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:47:20 PM
Here comes Davis.

Wait for the Celtics to fall behind by 10.

dont put that negativity in the air sir~
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:47:27 PM
Man, I can't stand the Knicks but I'll give their "other guys" some credit for competing.  Now that they've earned my grudging respect (except Walker), time for them to lose big.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Change on April 19, 2011, 08:47:58 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

If this isn't enough of wake-up call, Miami Heat is waiting next.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:48:04 PM
Feed Ray please.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:48:05 PM
load up ray and lets go
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 08:48:08 PM
Baby in... I'm frightened  :o
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:48:12 PM
RAY RAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:48:15 PM
ray..imma give it to ya but what u gon do wit it!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:48:20 PM
RAY!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:48:20 PM
Take that Walker...it'll take more that a shove to get in Ray's mind.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:48:36 PM
That man Ray Allen is WET right now - keep going theree
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:48:40 PM
Come on now.   Take this over!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 08:48:54 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

If this isn't enough of wake-up call, Miami Heat is waiting next.

that'll be a good night call.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:49:01 PM
Green Baby frontcourt. Oh god
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:49:20 PM
Its time to make a run...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:49:31 PM
YES! And 1.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:49:34 PM
rondo!!

do fries go wit that shake!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:49:38 PM
Toney Douglas - Welcome to the school of Rondo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:49:41 PM
Rondo and Ray are killing it tonight!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:49:43 PM
Well at least playoff Rondo is alive and well.  :)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 08:49:54 PM
Bad defense by Ray. Complete unawareness of the shot clock. He immediately makes up for it with a 3.

Knicks possession. Can't get the rebound (again). Anthony scores.

Rondo turnover. Cost us a 3. Game is close again. Up by one after a technical on Walker (pushing Ray over on the rebound).

...

took a break. Don't know what happened. Ray hit a 3. Looks like good defense caused that turnover. Green with the miss, but got the rebound from the Knick miss.

Rondo again with a great play.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:49:58 PM
YESSSSS
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:50:06 PM
(http://sportschump.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/original-karate-Kid-Ralph-Macchio-punches-Pat-Morita-catchers-mask.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Who on April 19, 2011, 08:50:25 PM
For the love of ... put Jeff Green on the floor at PF against Shawne Williams alongside KG at C!

Bloody Glen Davis, again!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 08:50:37 PM
I don't care if they're going small, why does Doc sub in BBD and Green for JO and KG when we're playing well.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 08:50:38 PM
Rondooo!!

Doc sticking with the Baby/Green duo... ugh.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:50:53 PM
For the love of ... Put Jeff Green on the floor at PF alongside KG against Shawne Williams!

Bloody Glen Davis, again!

What is Doc thinking?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 08:51:05 PM
4th foul on Green, bad time for it.

Good aggression this quarter, though.  But we started the first half the same way.  Gotta do better at maintaining this time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:51:07 PM
Rondo truly needs to improve his FT shooting. It really is unacceptable.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 08:51:14 PM
They do have one of the best scorers in the NBA and are young and energetic with nothing to lose. Look, the sky may fall this post season, but if this is the last hurrah, then why not enjoy it for whatever it turns out to be? This team has given us a lot. Lots of ball to play, my friends.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:51:17 PM
(http://sportschump.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/original-karate-Kid-Ralph-Macchio-punches-Pat-Morita-catchers-mask.jpg)

wax on wax off
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 08:51:40 PM
Are you kidding me Doc? We can't buy a defensive board and you go with Green and Davis at PF and C?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Change on April 19, 2011, 08:51:55 PM
Rondooo!!

Doc sticking with the Baby/Green duo... ugh.

Doc is insane.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 19, 2011, 08:52:01 PM
Offense is looking good but we still can't stop the Carmelo and nobodies

One thing is, Kerr said they have no one else on the bench. Just hope they tire out
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:52:12 PM
They do have one of the best scorers in the NBA and are young and energetic with nothing to lose. Look, the sky may fall this post season, but if this is the last hurrah, then why not enjoy it for whatever it turns out to be? This team has given us a lot. Lots of ball to play, my friends.

last hurrah was a kung fu flix..this is nba ball playa~
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:52:19 PM
4th foul on Green, bad time for it.

Good aggression this quarter, though.  But we started the first half the same way.  Gotta do better at maintaining this time.

I think its his 3rd.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:52:36 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

If this isn't enough of wake-up call, Miami Heat is waiting next.

that'll be a good night call.
C'mon bud, I know you want to win--let's take it one game at a time. ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 08:52:49 PM
I can't remember the last time Rondo completed a 3-point play.  I really hope his ft shooting can at least get back up into the mid 60s.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 08:52:52 PM
4th foul on Green, bad time for it.

Good aggression this quarter, though.  But we started the first half the same way.  Gotta do better at maintaining this time.

That was a bad foul no matter how you look at it. Green clearly does not know how to use his hands. It's strange. College players use their hands better.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:53:03 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

The Knicks are keepign it close with energy -- these are, after all, professional athletes.  If the C's continue what they are doing, they'll be fine.  Get some rest for the starters and then keep the pressure on. 

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 08:53:05 PM
Somewhere I read Jeff Green is a better defender than Pierce on Melo..   :-X

I like him, but tonight he's been just terrible.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Spicoli on April 19, 2011, 08:53:23 PM
Why does Doc refuse to play Murphy? Murphy would be able to pull down a good amount of rebounds against New York's centers. Playing BBD at center, no matter how small the other team is, equals madness.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JayWill on April 19, 2011, 08:53:26 PM
Rondo truly needs to improve his FT shooting. It really is unacceptable.

Its a lost cause at this point. Dude just can't shoot. And his awful form doesn't help.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:53:35 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

If this isn't enough of wake-up call, Miami Heat is waiting next.

that'll be a good night call.
C'mon bud, I know you want to win--let's take it one game at a time. ;)

i tell my dates one day at a time

i dont kiss on the first date~

*sippin*
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:53:45 PM
(http://eventmarketingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nomercy-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:54:49 PM
Jeff Green!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:54:53 PM
GREEN!!!!!

whats up boy!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:55:04 PM
Okay...I like Green a little bit right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 08:55:11 PM
Baby to Green for a big shot...miracles will never cease.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:55:27 PM
Anyone know what happened to Atlanta?  They were up big now down at the half.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:55:31 PM
Jeff Green starting to show up a little bit.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 08:55:41 PM
Jeffrey making a difference.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:55:44 PM
SHOW me something jeff green
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:55:51 PM
Baby to Green for a big shot...miracles will never cease.

Haha.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:56:09 PM
Anyone know what happened to Atlanta?  They were up big now down at the half.

There are other games going on right now?  ???
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:56:16 PM
alright guys seriously, lets go hard and let the starters rest the last half of the fourth
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:56:30 PM
Boy am I glad Roger Mason is in the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:56:37 PM
this knicks team right now is a joke. lets beat them like they stole something
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 08:56:42 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

If this isn't enough of wake-up call, Miami Heat is waiting next.

that'll be a good night call.
C'mon bud, I know you want to win--let's take it one game at a time. ;)

i tell my dates one day at a time

i dont kiss on the first date~

*sippin*
Playing hard to get--make em sweat, playah!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 08:56:58 PM
The Knicks are tired...gotta go for the jugular here. 

Really like Doc keeping Ray and Pierce out here.  Keep up the pressure.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 08:57:10 PM
Pierce looking good this quarter. Lets go, don't let up!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:57:11 PM
Let's goooooo...finish up the quarter strong
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 08:57:19 PM
CAPTAIN!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:57:21 PM
this knicks team right now is a joke. lets beat them like they stole something

beat em like the owe us money!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:57:22 PM
Spike can't handle the Truth.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kwhit10 on April 19, 2011, 08:57:26 PM
I'm liking it now.  Let's hope they continue this to close out the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:57:29 PM
captain is zoning
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 08:57:37 PM
Oh boy now the board is going to think the switch is in effect because Amare got injured and we played better
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 08:57:38 PM
YES! Finish them off now...please..no let down..no comeback. Get a lead and let the starters rest.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tgreanier on April 19, 2011, 08:57:47 PM
Yeah, Green plays no defense.
The Celtics are in trouble.
Watch out for the sky! It is falling!


Believe people.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 08:58:03 PM
Mason just had a prairie to go to the rim for a wide open layup, and decided to airball a 3 instead.  LOL.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 08:58:19 PM
this knicks team right now is a joke. lets beat them like they stole something

beat em like the owe us money!!!

beat em like a rented stepchild!!  Or a redheaded mule!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:58:20 PM
wow. melo and 4 scrubs and this game is tied....i am a bit frustrated

If this isn't enough of wake-up call, Miami Heat is waiting next.

that'll be a good night call.
C'mon bud, I know you want to win--let's take it one game at a time. ;)

i tell my dates one day at a time

i dont kiss on the first date~

*sippin*
Playing hard to get--make em sweat, playah!

u heard me..

make em feel like im a diffrent dude..they fall in love~

*sippin*
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
just double melo and leave mason open
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: OsirusCeltics on April 19, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
This guy named Pierce
This guy named Pierce smh...wow
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 08:58:54 PM
Anyone know what happened to Atlanta?  They were up big now down at the half.

There are other games going on right now?  ???

Call me optimistic, but I'm looking ahead a little bit.   ;)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 08:59:00 PM
Pierce has to drive on that switch.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Jeff Green...king of horrible fouls.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 08:59:18 PM
this knicks team right now is a joke. lets beat them like they stole something

beat em like the owe us money!!!

beat em like a rented stepchild!

beat em like a 4 egg omelet
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 08:59:26 PM
if the refs called every time Melo pushes before releasing his shot, he'd average 25 mins a game...  :P

go Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 08:59:53 PM
man...just giving them life..need to step on neck
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 19, 2011, 09:00:14 PM
Tough to guard that shot. Green showing some good play. Anthony will make those on Pierce, though.

I thought that call on Green was actually a bad call. Green was set when Anthony hit him. Maybe the arm was the problem.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:00:19 PM
Green is an idiot.

Really, he is.

The Thunder traded him to us like two days after he made another boneheaded play to lose them a game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 09:00:27 PM
Melo runs into Green, and it's a foul on Green somehow.  Very Lebronesque. ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:00:42 PM
if the refs called every time Melo pushes before releasing his shot, he'd average 25 mins a game...  :P

go Celtics!!!

yeah..he arm bars to clear space on the jumper...pretty obvious to see
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: letsgoblue86 on April 19, 2011, 09:00:48 PM
everytime the Celtics start to pull away the refs call some crap.  This is a joke.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 09:00:54 PM
if the refs called every time Melo pushes before releasing his shot, he'd average 25 mins a game...  :P

go Celtics!!!

reggie miller was the good at that drama too!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:01:03 PM
Should have ended A LOT better but I'll take. Time to go for the jugular. STEP. ON. THEIR. NECKS. Don't even give them a glimmer of hope. Finish them. Period.
Title: Poker face Jeff Green after a foul
Post by: missyP on April 19, 2011, 09:01:58 PM
that's all.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 09:02:01 PM
everytime the Celtics start to pull away the refs call some crap.  This is a joke.

at least they are calling the crap on Davis and Green and not one or 2 of the big 4
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:02:10 PM
And yet another terrible ending to the quarter... for a team full of veterans they certainly make a LOT of dumb plays to end quarters. Going from +11 to +7, could be huge if the Knicks hit some shots.

Gotta play tough and smart early on and then KEEP the lead!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:03:07 PM
Rough ending but we won the quarter by 8.  First few minutes of the 4th will be key.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 09:03:35 PM
And yet another terrible ending to the quarter... for a team full of veterans they certainly make a LOT of dumb plays to end quarters. Going from +11 to +7, could be huge if the Knicks hit some shots.

Gotta play tough and smart early on and then KEEP the lead!


tuff and with brains...true talk
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:03:43 PM
Green is an idiot.

Really, he is.

The Thunder traded him to us like two days after he made another boneheaded play to lose them a game.

bonehead plays? you're talking about bonehead plays? The Celtics have some good examples.

The kid is not an idiot, he just lacks confidence, but he's a good player, unlike 90% players in the NBA.

The refs are horrible, and complete idiots... Melo is making Wade look like a rookie with all these BS calls.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:03:54 PM
Jermaine having a very Perk-like game.  2 points 3 rebounds in 20 minutes, but a palpable defensive presence, a couple of blocks, and in foul trouble.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 09:04:03 PM
everytime the Celtics start to pull away the refs call some crap.  This is a joke.

that.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 09:04:39 PM
Jermaine having a very Perk-like game.  2 points 3 rebounds in 20 minutes, but a palpable defensive presence, a couple of blocks, and in foul trouble.

i miss perk!!!

but j neil is handling biznezz
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:04:54 PM
wow. this is just pathetic
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:04:56 PM
Cs have got to get in the paint more, got to get more boards.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:05:06 PM
Has Glen Davis ever jumped for a rebound?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: LooseCannon on April 19, 2011, 09:05:09 PM
Should have ended A LOT better but I'll take. Time to go for the jugular. STEP. ON. THEIR. NECKS. Don't even give them a glimmer of hope. Finish them. Period.

I foresee this being more of a grind.  You may slowly build a lead, but you're not just going to run away with an easy win against Carmelo Anthony and four scrubs when Carmelo is making shots.  The Celtics need to play within their system and not try to be heroes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:05:21 PM
Our frontcourt is pathetic.

BIG BABY AND JEFF GREEN ARE BOTH UNDERSIZED 4'S


Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:05:27 PM
Sigh...we were just up 11.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:05:33 PM
if the refs called every time Melo pushes before releasing his shot, he'd average 25 mins a game...  :P

go Celtics!!!

reggie miller was the good at that drama too!!!

And don't forget how he kicked his defenders to draw the fouls too.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:05:44 PM
16 offensive rebounds by NY.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:05:54 PM
in a dogfight with a team with one legit nba player on the floor.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:06:02 PM
Baby got clobbered, wow.

Nice shot by the Captain!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 09:06:35 PM
Melo's gunna get to the line everytime down.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:06:43 PM
meh...looks like melo is going to shoot FTS the rest of the night...joke
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:06:52 PM
I'm sick of these phantom fouls. Seriously. Isn't this a home game?? Where is the respect??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:06:53 PM
Please for the love of our sanity let Glen Davis foul out.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
HOW MANY TIMES DOES MELO HAVE TO GET RIGHT THROUGH BIG BABY AND JEFF GREEN Before out head coach realized you can't play them together
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:07:13 PM
I thought if you got the ball first on a block attempt it wasn't a foul?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:07:16 PM
I liked that replay of BBD crushing Walker.  How about some more screens like THAT, hmm?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:08:05 PM
KG a liability on offense...never thought Id see the day.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:08:08 PM
KG killing us now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:08:50 PM
this an epic collapse
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:08:55 PM
Please, stooges, eject Big Lazy from the game, a 2 game suspension would be nice also. It's Murphy and Nenad time for backup 5, and Green as the backup 4.

Ouch
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:09:24 PM
I'm sick of these phantom fouls. Seriously. Isn't this a home game?? Where is the respect??

From Crawford?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:09:29 PM
LOL at Carmelo complaining about fouls.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:09:33 PM
GO TO THE BASKET
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:09:42 PM
Are we going to lose a game to Carmelo Anthony and ONLY Carmelo Anthony???


The refs are saving us right now with these fouls
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:09:48 PM
I thought if you got the ball first on a block attempt it wasn't a foul?

Maybe in soccer.  That's never been the rule in basketball, though.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 09:09:52 PM
Unreal dumb play by the Celtics
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:10:18 PM
Awful pass by Garnett but a blatant over and back after the steal.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:10:25 PM
KG is just killing us in every aspect of the game.  :'(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:10:36 PM
This team couldn't look worse than it does right now.


What the hell just happened between quarters????
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
Non-call on a backcourt violation. ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:10:57 PM
celtics just falling to pieces. really sad they can't rebound or play defense vs one guy and 4 scrubs. just sad.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:10:58 PM
SMH. Single handedly getting beat by Carmelo Anthony.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:11:11 PM
Doc put the [dang] starting 5 back in.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 09:11:34 PM
If Melo gets 5 fouls, he will get away with anything short of using a steel chair to beat up Pierce.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 09:11:35 PM
KG now 3 for 12.  Bench 4-14.  Knicks with a 16-6 edge on the offensive boards.  Frustrating game for C's fans.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:11:37 PM
How can you play THAT badly against basically Melo and 4 nobodies? This is outrageous!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 09:11:44 PM
What is happening? Up by just 2?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:11:57 PM
I thought if you got the ball first on a block attempt it wasn't a foul?

Maybe in soccer.  That's never been the rule in basketball, though.
Not according to the announcers on ESPN the last game. But what do I or they know.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 09:12:09 PM
SMH. Single handedly getting beat by Carmelo Anthony.

We're still up by two.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: letsgoblue86 on April 19, 2011, 09:12:18 PM
This game is terrible, the refs are the only reason NY is still even in this game.  Carmelo gets every call, we don't get any and how do they not call an over and back?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:12:24 PM
they might win this series but they aren't getting by miami playing like this....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: kg is king on April 19, 2011, 09:12:28 PM
SMH. Single handedly getting beat by Carmelo Anthony.
You are saying this like he's a scrub. The guy is a super-star, he has this in him you know? Meanwhile, just stay calm, if we withstand the Knick's best shot, we'll be fine.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:12:37 PM
This is unreal.  UNREAL.

Carmelo is going to be the greatest player ever tomorrow if he really pulls this off
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:12:40 PM
Celtics, get it together right now!!

Doc, stop this Baby nonsense, you're going too far gambling in a playoff game.

Go Celtics!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 09:13:01 PM
We're keeping this game close with the Knicks depleted, playing lazy.

If we win, it will sound like a half loss anyway.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:13:09 PM
Awful sequence to end the 3rd and start the 4th.  LOTS of energy from the Knicks and they are just expending the max on every play and it's working.  C's have not been able to keep up their solid offense from the early-mid 3rd.

But, a fresh Ray and JO could be big as the Knicks legs start to tire.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:13:46 PM
I thought if you got the ball first on a block attempt it wasn't a foul?

Maybe in soccer.  That's never been the rule in basketball, though.
Not according to the announcers on ESPN the last game. But what do I or they know.

No idea what they said, but you don't get away with contact in basketball just because you hit the ball.  

Why do you think the saying is, "all ball", rather than something like "he got ball"? 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:13:50 PM
the lazy and bad habits of the last month and a half are coming back...joke
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Shots on April 19, 2011, 09:13:55 PM
I'm starting to think that the Knicks being without Amare actually hurts the Cs more than the Knics.. This reminds me of those epic games against the Nets, Wizards and so on.

...

Strange.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:14:00 PM
TAKE GLEN DAVIS OUT OF THE GAME.  :-X
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 09:14:10 PM
Why is JO not in the game instead of Lazy Baby?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:14:35 PM
SMH. Single handedly getting beat by Carmelo Anthony.
You are saying this like he's a scrub. The guy is a super-star, he has this in him you know? Meanwhile, just stay calm, if we withstand the Knick's best shot, we'll be fine.

Are you kidding me?? We have 4 ALL STARS! 4! There is no reason for all of them to be getting beaten by ONE Carmelo Anthony.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:14:35 PM
No Amare and no Chauncey.. NY up two. REALLY?!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:14:56 PM
Carmelo is better than our entire offense
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:15:04 PM
JO back in at the next timeout.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:15:10 PM
I'm sure I wasn't the only one to notice that the lead disappeared when Glen Davis checked into the game right?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
can we please play defense?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:15:49 PM
If Carmelo stays this hot there's realistically not that much we can do about it.  He's a great, great scorer.

But we need to close out on everyone else, and we need to execute on offense.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:15:54 PM
THESE [dang] OFFENSIVE BOARDS!! Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.!?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:15:58 PM
I like this defense they are playing on Rondo.  Lay up drill, keep doing it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:16:06 PM
Rondo is on fire!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:16:28 PM
Rondo went into Superstar mode...

but our defense is pathetic
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:16:39 PM
I really can't believe NY is staying with the C's right now. My jaw has been open for the last 30 minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:16:45 PM
Doc Rivers is going to lose us this game after he won us game one.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:16:56 PM
Another dogfight. Knicks don't even have Amar'e and Billups. Holy crap
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
unless boston plays some defense...this is going to be one of the worst playoff losses in the history of the franchise
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:17:09 PM
Rondo taking the bull  by the horn!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Spicoli on April 19, 2011, 09:17:39 PM
Even if they somehow win this game, i just....don't feel very good about this teams chances right now.  :(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:17:54 PM
Even if we win, this is just embarrassing. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 09:17:56 PM
Wow, Rondo has been a beast tonight! Hope he can keep it up, we clearly need it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:18:08 PM
Wow.  Can't fault C's on that stretch.  C's play well and Knicks play even better.

Keep it going C's.  They can't keep it up.

Note:  The collapse began the moment Gorman said the C's will win by 25.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 09:18:09 PM
unless boston plays some defense...this is going to be one of the worst playoff losses in the history of the franchise

 i thought the nets handed us that few years back
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
Melo is going to score but we need to close out on douglas and mason...and REBOUND
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:18:25 PM
I'm tired of KG taking jumpers, he made that one but attack the hoop [dang]!!

And what is Doc waiting for to put JO back in the freakin game??!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:18:31 PM
Even if they somehow win this game, i just....don't feel very good about this teams chances right now.  :(

agree. this should be a game that is over....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 09:18:48 PM
Win or lose, this has been an entertaining game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:19:01 PM
I'm tired of KG taking jumpers, he made that one but attack the hoop [dang]!!

And what is Doc waiting for to put JO back in the freakin game??!

He should be back in to finish the game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 09:19:11 PM
Even if we win, this is just embarrassing. 

W is better than an L

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:19:12 PM
Game over... Big Lazy is crawling up and down the court, so Doc will take him out, and the C's will start playing D.

By the way, the Bricks legs will have to show up at any moment, right?

I'm starting to hate Doc for doing this to our team, but I hope he knows what he's doing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:19:13 PM
Even if they somehow win this game, i just....don't feel very good about this teams chances right now.  :(

We are saving as many of our good shots and rebounds as we can for use during the remainder of the postseason.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: greenhead85 on April 19, 2011, 09:19:23 PM
Our best guy on Melo is now in foul trouble. I am not catching the game on TV only through game threads. So how did Jeff Green get 5 fouls prior to getting to the 4th quarter?

Melo as I said yesterday will challenge anybody in the playing court. Our best antidote is in foul trouble. The Big 3 cannot bail us out. The bockers are too young and athletic. And they know how to play the game. Their shots have no pressure at all and that makes it easy for them to keep of attacking and taking shot after shot. They've got nothing to lose.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:19:55 PM
Another dogfight. Knicks don't even have Amar'e and Billups. Holy crap

Doesn't matter.  Knicks are playing playoff basketball with high energy and hitting huge shots. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:19:58 PM
Wow.  Can't fault C's on that stretch.  C's play well and Knicks play even better.

Keep it going C's.  They can't keep it up.

Note:  The collapse began the moment Gorman said the C's will win by 25.
Ha! I totally caught that!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:20:17 PM
If just one guy steps up and gives Rondo some help, we win this handedly.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 09:20:17 PM
I'm sure I wasn't the only one to notice that the lead disappeared when Glen Davis checked into the game right?

Stop blaming BBD

Paul Pierce buil the lead late in the 3rd and then was the first one to blow it with some dumb selfish plays.
Defense has been ugly and rebounds are a sick joke.

It's team fault, not only BBD.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:20:19 PM
No JO.  :o
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:20:33 PM
davis is killing boston on defense
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: makaveli on April 19, 2011, 09:20:45 PM
Looks like it will be decided in OT...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:20:58 PM
Davis with his first good play of the game!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 09:21:04 PM
Why no JO?!?!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 09:21:12 PM
They're one of the best offensive teams in the league. They don't want to go home. They still got Carmelo. Celtics aren't gonna be as dominant as the '08 team they aren't that young anymore. This was gonna be a crazy series.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:21:23 PM
No JO.  :o
Agreed! We need some D!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:21:35 PM
If they continue playing like this Miami will win in probably 5.

Billups and Amare aren't even playing...its Carmelo playing with below average team mates...and the game is tied ???
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:21:51 PM
Why no JO?!?!

Cuz Davis is Doc's binky.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:21:53 PM
Rondo putting this team on his back...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:22:16 PM
lol at that belly flop.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 09:22:29 PM
JO must be hurt.  I can't understand Doc's baby love.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Why no JO?!?!

Makes me nervous, he had his knees iced once already when he went to the back
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 09:22:51 PM
Wow, Rondo!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:22:59 PM
Rajon. Stop sand a bucket, now. Train keep' a rollin'!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:23:50 PM
A lid on the rim all night for KG.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:23:51 PM
Wow.  Gotta finish that, KG. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:23:56 PM
It's not Baby's fault, it's the Three Stooges!

but Baby is "turrible".
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:24:09 PM
Looked like he called a TO there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:24:16 PM
Since when does Kevin Garnett not finish that basket?

[dang]
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:24:28 PM
What the...KG has to make those.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:25:24 PM
unreal.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:25:28 PM
they are going to lose this game...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:25:35 PM
The guys are hustling, they just don't have it.

That hurt.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:25:44 PM
The baskets just aren't dropping

Awesome effort from KG though


Melo's on fire...this game is over, folks
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:25:54 PM
The Celtics are done.  They could sweep this series and still be done.  The Celtics have nothing,  no fire, no intensity, no extra gear.  They are done.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:25:55 PM
Not the time to jacking 3's, mates! Oh ptah, the king chucker hits one.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:25:59 PM
My God. Someone wipe the **** off the ball. ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:26:03 PM
That is on Doc for leaving Davis in the game. Just terrible. I am embarrassed to be a Celtics fan right now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 09:26:19 PM
losing this game can turn the series big time
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:26:33 PM
Basically, Melo and Rondo are playing 1-on-1 right now.... I don't like those odds.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:26:46 PM
Not the time to jacking 3's, mates!

I don't mind Pierce taking a wide-open three pointer that he's set on.  It just didn't fall.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:27:02 PM
Wow... speechless. SO many blown easy buckets and the refs not giving us the fouls we deserve (KG and Rondo got hammered).
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 09:27:11 PM
yup we deserve to lose  >:(

even if we win it'll be nothing to be proud of
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Bankshot on April 19, 2011, 09:27:27 PM
 :-[
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:27:40 PM
(http://clutch.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/rocky.bmp)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 09:27:50 PM
What a game by Melo  :-[
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:27:51 PM
We can't lose this game. We just CANNOT.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:28:37 PM
Still plenty of time... we're not losing to Stern's two teams.

Go Celtics!!!

D-FENSE!!!

please, Doc, stop playing Baby...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:29:15 PM
Glen Davis is a **** -12 tonight. JO is a +12.

Doc Rivers :facepalm:
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:31:59 PM
if he's not going to make that....we're not going to win.  It's that simple
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:31:59 PM
C'mon guys!  Let's go C's!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:32:16 PM
Carmelo will win this on a last shot.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:32:19 PM
REBOUND!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:32:34 PM
You HAVE to grab that rebound there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:32:51 PM
Do we know that Jermaine is available?  Seems odd to have Baby in so long.

Anyway, we've got the lead back, but the offensive boards are killing us. 

Biggest stop of the game coming up...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Bankshot on April 19, 2011, 09:33:09 PM
I'm scared. :-X
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:33:10 PM
Glen Davis is a **** -12 tonight. JO is a +12.

Doc Rivers :facepalm:

Yeah, it's borderline fire-worthy.  We're not going to get eliminated from the post-season because of Doc Rivers' over-reliance on players he knows like Glen Davis, but it certainly isn't helping any.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:33:13 PM
That's just a bad break on that rebound.  Got them into a terrible shot that just popped off the right way for NY.  DANG.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tenn_smoothie on April 19, 2011, 09:33:18 PM
20 offensive rebounds for the Knicks
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:33:21 PM
I'm too young to have a heart attack...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:33:26 PM
Offensive rebounds have been killing us all night.

And Ray hasn't been getting any shots so he isn't ready for a game winner
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:33:29 PM
Well, a'right, KG. Back where we were a minute ago. Stop and a bucket to win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:33:31 PM
the lack of rebounding is really hard to take.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 09:33:34 PM
come on!!!! rebound!!!!! We are giving the game to them
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:33:37 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:33:39 PM
Carmelo will win this on a last shot.

anti-jinx?

we just need a stop on this possession...they really shouldnt even get the ball inbounds...we can do this.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:33:45 PM
REBOUND!!!

story of the game...

now need to play some solid, hustle inspired, defense
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tgreanier on April 19, 2011, 09:33:51 PM
Did Kerr really just say Boston is "so good at closing out games?"

lol

Hey I am an optimistic guy, but even I choked on that one.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:33:58 PM
Huge bucket by KG but we can't get a rebound!!! Come on now, it was a great defensive possession and we blew it by losing the rebound.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:34:23 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(


yessir...a win will feel like a loss tonight
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:34:51 PM
A win would feel like a win and it would be 2-0.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 09:34:54 PM
I bet that some of you would be embarrassed by Jordan scoring 63 on the 86 Celtics.in the first round.  If Melo wins this game by himself... standing ovation.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:35:01 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(

Yeah...  It's disappointing, but I'll still be happy if we win this game.  I've come to grips with the fact that the team might not have it this year, so I'm going to try to enjoy the victories we get, no matter how they come.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:35:09 PM
This feels like deja vu of Sunday except our role is reversed
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:35:31 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(


yessir...a win will feel like a loss tonight

I only want a win...  winning is not losing.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:35:39 PM
This feels like deja vu of Sunday except our role is reversed

knew it
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:35:44 PM
Wow.  Lose on a Jared Jeffries lay-in.

This team sucks.  Plain and simple.  The Celtics suck.

Time to rebuild.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:35:46 PM
Does somebody want to cite some more stats about how we're really a good rebounding team?  Because, honestly, we pretty much suck in that regard.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 09:35:53 PM
Oh goodness, not again.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:36:04 PM
Somebody shoot me. Please...remove me from my misery.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:36:18 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(


yessir...a win will feel like a loss tonight

A win would feel like up 2-0.  I want that feeling.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:36:18 PM
Getting stops and cannot rebound. Man it's frustrating.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:36:25 PM
I want Glen Davis to explain the defense on that play. I personally want him to call me after the game and talk me through it.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:36:29 PM
Once again on Doc Rivers. I am sick of this Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline..

JO better rebounder than Davis who is having an atrocious game, yet he is on the bench. I don't give a crap if he has a mild wrist sprain this is the [dang] playoffs. You play with the pain or retire.

Doc Rivers deserves the biggest facepalm of the year.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:36:35 PM
The lack of getting rebounds KILLED this team tonight. Pathetic way to lose.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:36:38 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(

Yeah...  It's disappointing, but I'll still be happy if we win this game.  I've come to grips with the fact that the team might not have it this year, so I'm going to try to enjoy the victories we get, no matter how they come.

well this series is probably going to last a while one way or another, so you'll get to see them play a couple more weeks.  then it's total humiliation time followed by a rough summer.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:36:43 PM
Win or lose...this is a lacklustre performance from a team that was supposedly coasting and saving it for the playoffs.  >:(

Yeah...  It's disappointing, but I'll still be happy if we win this game.  I've come to grips with the fact that the team might not have it this year, so I'm going to try to enjoy the victories we get, no matter how they come.

too old, too over the hill.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:36:48 PM
Killed by Jeffries because of lack of rebounding and Baby... LOGICAL SENTENCE when you stick with Baby instead of JO!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:36:56 PM
Pierce has been off
Ray hasn't shot at all
KG can't make a move anymore
Rondo has no kind of shot


Idk what to even do with the ball right now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:37:10 PM
Some people will never learn...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 09:37:15 PM
Why does KG not foul?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:37:21 PM
another rebound for the knicks. i think tonight is the end of the run. they might win this series...but i dont think they can beat miami. this is very disappointing
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 09:37:26 PM
This is on Doc.

Not playing JO was a suicide.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 09:37:37 PM
JO has to be hurt.  It's the only logical explanation.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:37:44 PM
whatever the final play, i want to see the Cs crashing and fighting for the offensive board....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: gar on April 19, 2011, 09:37:51 PM
Worst coaching performance by a Celtics coach in recent memory.
Get Baby out of the Game.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:37:58 PM
Does somebody want to cite some more stats about how we're really a good rebounding team?  Because, honestly, we pretty much suck in that regard.

Same stats that say our interior defense that keeps getting split through is as good without Perkins
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: j804 on April 19, 2011, 09:38:05 PM
We needed some length someone other than Baby to rebound and man the middle with KG

ugh
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:38:09 PM
Why do we make Jared Jeffries -- one of the least productive offensive players in the NBA -- look like a star?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:38:30 PM
KG graciously sets up Melo for a game-winner.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:38:31 PM
KGGGG!!!! NEED A STOP!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:38:40 PM
KG!!!

Now play some dang defense, and for the love of God, grab the rebound!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: rondohondo on April 19, 2011, 09:38:44 PM
KG!!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:38:44 PM
Why do I get the feeling the C's will give up a rebound that will cost them the game?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:38:50 PM
can we get one stop? please?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:38:52 PM
KG!!!  Not the expected option there. 

Jeffries only fouled him 3 or 4 times too, but hey.

GET A STOP!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:38:56 PM
KGGGG!!!! NEED A STOP!!

ditto.
please sub JO in for BBD!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: letsgoblue86 on April 19, 2011, 09:39:00 PM
The Big Ticket!!!!! Defense!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:39:04 PM
Why do we make Jared Jeffries -- one of the least productive offensive players in the NBA -- look like a star?

He has a huge length and speed advantage over Davis.  It's a horrible match.  Doc should have had Green in there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:39:08 PM
I don't know if I understand that play. But...okay.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:39:11 PM
KG!! Now we really need a stop. and JO??
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:39:18 PM
How about 14 seconds more of stifling defense?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:39:22 PM
JO - PLEASE GIVE ME JO!!!!




Were gonna foul ; I just know were gonna foul in the paint
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:39:44 PM
I'm going to say it now and stick with it: If the Knicks finish this one, they earned it.  They've played a terrific last 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:39:46 PM
Try not to lose your lunch when Melo wins this one (or maybe Jeffries or douglas.  Ugh)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:39:50 PM
There, gentlemen, is a waffer thin lead. Can we hold, this thin Green line?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: CelticSooner on April 19, 2011, 09:40:02 PM
KG!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:40:11 PM
Thanks Jared Jeffries. You suck.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:40:15 PM
KG IS THE MAN!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 09:40:15 PM
THANK YOU KG!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:40:21 PM
Nice!!  We got the timeout that time.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:40:24 PM
you swap KG for Melo and that's clearly an and 1... if not a flagrant 1

Go Celtics!!! Defense!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:40:25 PM
KAAAAAAAAAY

GEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:40:38 PM
HOLY [dang]

KG FOR MVP!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:40:53 PM
Cigars! Woot!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:40:55 PM
OMG. You see the look in KGs eyes?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: birdwatcher on April 19, 2011, 09:40:56 PM
4 seconds...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:40:59 PM
YES! KG making it count in the last seconds again. Thank god.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: PosImpos on April 19, 2011, 09:41:01 PM
Doc should not put Rondo in here . . . only guys who can hit free throws.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:41:15 PM
Now, get the ball to Ray, make our FTs, and defend the 3 point line (I'd foul).
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:41:24 PM
Please God, please let us hit our free throws
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:41:46 PM
Champions always find a way to win...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:41:46 PM
KG !!!! CLUTCH SHOT AND D, WOW!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 09:41:50 PM
Knicks so dumb!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:41:58 PM
The Knicks are atrocious. How they are this close blows my mind.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:42:07 PM
Wow...Delonte should've chucked that after like dribble #2, but that was shockingly poor by the Knicks.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Rondo9dunx on April 19, 2011, 09:42:18 PM
AMAZAZAZING!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jaser on April 19, 2011, 09:42:25 PM
this feels sooo gooood!!! defense wins the game for us!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: bruinsandceltics on April 19, 2011, 09:42:25 PM
Make em both Delonte.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:42:41 PM
skin of our teeth here....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:42:48 PM
No timeouts, he should make this.  Missing on purpose works though.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
Melo's on fire...this game is over, folks

Carmelo will win this on a last shot.

KG graciously sets up Melo for a game-winner.

Tsk tsk, boys... Tsk, tsk.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:43:14 PM
Hats off to scrappy Knicks but I'll take that win and stick it in the bank baby!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:43:16 PM
Not a good game for the C's but I'll take it! 2-0 is 2-0.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 09:43:28 PM
Wow!  Again.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:43:33 PM
Phew! Thank you basketball gods.


Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tgreanier on April 19, 2011, 09:43:45 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:43:47 PM
Phew.

If nothing else, we know we're three points better than a Knicks team that's missing two of its top three players.

Big plays by KG down the stretch, though. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Casperian on April 19, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
2 in the bag, 14 to go.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 09:44:05 PM
WOW CELTICS WIN!!! HECK YEAH.

I don't care what anyone else says this team wins when it matters.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Marcus13 on April 19, 2011, 09:44:11 PM
Wow - Im happy as hell n all....


but how easily could we be down 0-2 right now
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:44:21 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

HOLY COW!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JohnBagleyValueMeal on April 19, 2011, 09:44:25 PM
It's always an adventure with these guys, huh?

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:44:29 PM
I can't see 'Melo duplicating anything close to what he did tonight. We'll see.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:44:37 PM
(http://funnymovieshirts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/talladega-nights-funny-shirt-shake-and-bake-300x240.gif)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:44:44 PM
I'll take it.

Thankfully the team has a few days off to rest and repair before the next game....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:44:48 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Found a way to win?  I guess.  I'm happy with the win, and it was entertaining.  However, it shouldn't have been this big of a struggle without Amare and Chauncey in there.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 09:44:55 PM
They did a big mistake in my opinion. They should've really let the clock run down before doubling Carmelo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 19, 2011, 09:45:07 PM
Some people will never learn...

I love you guys, but c'mon now, some of you are 2-for-2 on these now.  It's not like we haven't seen this routine before.

2-0 is 2-0.  Not thrilled about our performance but we're ahead where it matters.  Now let's go to NY and put ourselves in position to sweep.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: snively on April 19, 2011, 09:45:24 PM
KG pulled our chestnuts out of the fire.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: misha on April 19, 2011, 09:45:51 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/kg_playermovement.jpg)

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: letsgoblue86 on April 19, 2011, 09:46:03 PM
So glad we traded Bill Walker! Haha, what a nailbiter!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on April 19, 2011, 09:46:12 PM
WOW! Clutch baskets AND DEFENSE from our 2nd Place Defender of the Year!!

Thanks, KG!

Way to gut it out, C's!!!

OH! And one more thing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qoSXxWHV7Q
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: houseonfire09 on April 19, 2011, 09:47:13 PM
It makes me feel a million times better that Chicago didn't exactly blow out an Indiana team that won 37 games and has no legitimate star player in their first two games either.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GrandTheftRondo on April 19, 2011, 09:47:14 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

I'll take this win and be happy with it you know why? It would have been MUCH easier for us to lose this game. The game was gone. The fact that we found a way to win in the final seconds of a horrible performance is pretty amazing. Execution in the final seconds it what separates the ELITE from everyone else.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Drucci on April 19, 2011, 09:47:22 PM
Phew, might need to buy a peacemaker for the next game.

Great win but man KG was soooo clutch, I thought the ball was going to Ray or Paul, yet KG made the simple play and then this huge steal on D, wow!!!

And to think we were going to lose because Davis didn't defend on JEffries and we couldn't rebound, phew, what a change of scenario.

2-0, a win is a win is a win like they say! TP's all around! And thanks Rondo for your brilliance in the 4th quarter especially!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Who on April 19, 2011, 09:47:30 PM
Impressive effort from that short-handed Knicks team. Well done.

It wasn't a pretty win but a win nonetheless. Move onto the next game.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 09:47:50 PM
It was ugly but we're up 2-0. Great game by Rondo, just like I had expected.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: JohnBagleyValueMeal on April 19, 2011, 09:47:55 PM
This same sort of stuff happened in 2008. No such thing as an easy playoff series. Look at Chicago with a sub-.500 Indy team.

I'm not sure how long the ride will last, but you gotta love the resolve so far.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:48:05 PM
For the next game, Docs got to limit BBD's minutes more, and find a way to get Jeff Green more involved, perhaps by letting him, um, play SF.

Hm, all of that is strangely deja-vu ish.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: TheBigFive on April 19, 2011, 09:48:18 PM
Doc couldnt  put JO back in cause the Knicks went small with 2 guards n 3 forwards.  That's a gamble.  As much as I hate BBD playing, I think he made the right choice of leaving him in there over JO.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: aporel#18 on April 19, 2011, 09:48:20 PM
Ok Doc, you escaped from it, but your gambling almost costs us a playoff win.

Hopefully anything you're trying to teach to the team is learned, my heart won't stand a lot of lousy performances with Big Lazy playing a ton of minutes.

2-0 is 2 down, 14 to go. Celtics baby!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: YouCantHandleTheTruth! on April 19, 2011, 09:48:22 PM
KG !!!! CLUTCH SHOT AND D, WOW!

That.

In the end, KG is always the most reliable player.

But this is a kind of half loss to me; not going far if we keep turn it on and off, we should've won by 15 tonight.

Anyway, go Celtics!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:48:39 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Sure its 2-0..but do you really want to win games in this fashion? Games that are decided by one possession? Lady luck will not favour us everytime.

They need to play much better than they have played in these two games. I'll take the win and I'm happy that we won...but this was a very lacklustre performance. How can you even deny that?

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ejk3489 on April 19, 2011, 09:48:42 PM
Melo's on fire...this game is over, folks

Carmelo will win this on a last shot.

KG graciously sets up Melo for a game-winner.

Tsk tsk, boys... Tsk, tsk.

Ha!

TP's for everyone though, even those who gave up early as usual.  :P
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: hpantazo on April 19, 2011, 09:48:52 PM
where was JO at the end of the 4th?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:48:55 PM
WOW! Clutch baskets AND DEFENSE from our 2nd Place Defender of the Year!!

Thanks, KG!

Way to gut it out, C's!!!

OH! And one more thing:

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

Seriously. Rondiesel pretty much went toe-to-toe with Melo tonight to keep us in the game... Before everyone goes jumping off of cliffs, just take note: until the last 25 seconds, Rondo was basically our only player on the court tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 09:49:09 PM
lovin the win!!!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: outcry on April 19, 2011, 09:49:19 PM
A win is a win is a win is a win is a win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:49:25 PM
For the next game, Docs got to limit BBD's minutes more, and find a way to get Jeff Green more involved, perhaps by letting him, um, play SF.

Hm, all of that is strangely deja-vu ish.

I just hope JO is healthy.  Neither BBD nor Green impressed.  I think in this game Green was involved plenty, he just sucked (2-for-8 in 11 minutes.)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: NoraG1 on April 19, 2011, 09:49:46 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Found a way to win?  I guess.  I'm happy with the win, and it was entertaining.  However, it shouldn't have been this big of a struggle without Amare and Chauncey in there.

A win is a win is a win.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on April 19, 2011, 09:49:56 PM
Much credit to Melo and a depleted Knicks squad. I'm not taking anything away from the D'Antones.

Celtics just closed it out. Rondo, KG, and welcome back Delonte!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 09:50:13 PM
Melo's on fire...this game is over, folks

Carmelo will win this on a last shot.

KG graciously sets up Melo for a game-winner.

Tsk tsk, boys... Tsk, tsk.

Ha!

TP's for everyone though, even those who gave up early as usual.  :P

Good on you -- frustrations aside, we all want our team to succeed.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jimmehx on April 19, 2011, 09:50:29 PM
KG is just killing us in every aspect of the game.  :'(

I feel like he came good at the end there :)

Awesome finish. Really gutsy closure. Pretty disappointed we let it get that close but I'll take the win and move on.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Cman on April 19, 2011, 09:50:35 PM
my heart won't stand a lot of lousy performances with Big Lazy playing a ton of minutes.


i can second that.
it's not only my heart, my poor wife can't stand my groans, grumbles and "aww, come on!!!"s....
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: dlpin on April 19, 2011, 09:51:05 PM
The panic by some is just a matter of a short memory.

In the 4 years here, the big 3 celtics dominated the first round once, against the heat last year.

Remember the hawks? remember the bulls? we've been here before.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: NoraG1 on April 19, 2011, 09:51:17 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Sure its 2-0..but do you really want to win games in this fashion? Games that are decided by one possession? Lady luck will not favour us everytime.

They need to play much better than they have played in these two games. I'll take the win and I'm happy that we won...but this was a very lacklustre performance. How can you even deny that?


Well this might be a good discussion if they lose not when they win
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:51:27 PM
boston is playing with fire right now...they really need to split in NY and i prefer game 3
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 09:51:54 PM
Would've preferred to see JO down the stretch.  We gave up way too many rebounds and interior buckets.  And that's not a shot at BBD.  He's 6-6 and has no lift.  We can't expect him to do that.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:52:06 PM
Way to close out, but next time, more shots for Ray Allen. Thank you.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tenn_smoothie on April 19, 2011, 09:52:07 PM
very relieved with the win - they gutted out another one - Celts deserve credit for that.

what bothers me is that they look like they are playing hard - they're giving the effort, but all that trying often doesn't produce much. they hustle, hustle, hustle and then you look up and they haven't gained anything on the scoreboard.

there is effort without much punch.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 09:52:38 PM
Davis playing big minutes HAS GOT TO STOP! If Doc doesn't get that, we're in for a loooooong series.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:52:42 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Found a way to win?  I guess.  I'm happy with the win, and it was entertaining.  However, it shouldn't have been this big of a struggle without Amare and Chauncey in there.

A win is a win is a win.

Sure, and we've got two of them in a row.  However, if people aren't particularly encouraged by how poor we've looked, I'm not going to call them out for it.  The team beat Carmelo and the Pips by one basket tonight.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RJ87 on April 19, 2011, 09:53:01 PM
frustrations aside, we all want our team to succeed.

As muc as I want to believe that's true, sometimes I wonder. (That's not a hit on you, just a comment on the general negativity around these parts nowadays.)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jaser on April 19, 2011, 09:53:20 PM
Melo's on fire...this game is over, folks

Carmelo will win this on a last shot.

KG graciously sets up Melo for a game-winner.

Tsk tsk, boys... Tsk, tsk.

i know! NO FAITH!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: European NBA fan on April 19, 2011, 09:53:35 PM
Always happy to get a win, but it should not have come so far. Rondo's 1st quarter should have sparked our bench to run with the Knicks, instead they just went cold. Still some work to do with our rotations...

KG was soooo clutch on both ends in the final seconds.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: misha on April 19, 2011, 09:53:56 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: barefacedmonk on April 19, 2011, 09:54:12 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Sure its 2-0..but do you really want to win games in this fashion? Games that are decided by one possession? Lady luck will not favour us everytime.

They need to play much better than they have played in these two games. I'll take the win and I'm happy that we won...but this was a very lacklustre performance. How can you even deny that?


Well this might be a good discussion if they lose not when they win

Why? A win should give the team a free pass? No Billups, no Amare and it came down to the last possession once again. Why is it wrong to point out our team's flaws or criticize their effort?


Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:54:37 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Sure its 2-0..but do you really want to win games in this fashion? Games that are decided by one possession? Lady luck will not favour us everytime.

They need to play much better than they have played in these two games. I'll take the win and I'm happy that we won...but this was a very lacklustre performance. How can you even deny that?


Well this might be a good discussion if they lose not when they win

So, one basket is the difference between a poor performance and a good one?  That doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

The Celts closed out well, and it was an entertaining game.  At the end of the day, the Celts held home court.  However, I think a lot of fans have a right to be a little worried about the way we played, coming off a poor end to the regular season.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:54:58 PM
Can we possibly notice that once again the Celtics found a way to win? No, probably not. We will now proceed with complaining about how much they suck.

Found a way to win?  I guess.  I'm happy with the win, and it was entertaining.  However, it shouldn't have been this big of a struggle without Amare and Chauncey in there.

A win is a win is a win.

Sure, and we've got two of them in a row.  However, if people aren't particularly encouraged by how poor we've looked, I'm not going to call them out for it.  The team beat Carmelo and the Pips by one basket tonight.

great post Roy....the rebounding tonight was unacceptable. no way should one guy keep a team in it
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:55:48 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 09:56:01 PM
Not only was Melo playing the part of Zeus today with a chip on his shoulder, but KG was out of rhythm and some of our boys didn't have very good games. So it goes both ways just sayin. Both teams were hungry and nothing better than D getting the win. One game at a time, folks. L.A. and San Antonio lost their first games to the underdogs. Just like they'd say we won cause they're without Billups and Amare we can say we haven't even played our best ball yet and would dominate with Shaq in the lineup. It goes both ways. So much heart in those last minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: celticinorlando on April 19, 2011, 09:56:16 PM
game 3 is pretty much the series...boston wins and it is over...if the knicks get over the hump esp with a big win...then it is going to go 7 IMO
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Silent Storm on April 19, 2011, 09:56:25 PM
The only reason this game was close was due to the second chances the Knicks got and more generally, the difference in rebounding between the 2 teams. It's an issue that needs to be addressed and adjusted right away.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: P2 on April 19, 2011, 09:56:59 PM
Whoops, one of my comments got deleted.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:57:08 PM
Watching the post game, Rondo's streaking. Doc needs to get Green out there at the same time to run with him. They made for each other.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: mc34 on April 19, 2011, 09:57:21 PM
Yes the rebounding was awful.. Yes the Knicks ended up playing mostly a bunch of scrubs and Carmelo.. but this is still a fantastic win. 90% of the league loses against a Melo performance for the ages like that. Obviously room for improvement but still, great win
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: drza44 on April 19, 2011, 09:57:32 PM
I'd have to have rolled with either O'Neal or Green late, as well.  If you want to out-big them with good defense and rebounds, go with O'Neal.  If you want to match up with their size, go with Green.  Baby seemed like the worst of both worlds in this case.

But I'll take it.

Oh, and by the way...




KAY!
GEE!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:57:37 PM
The only reason this game was close was due to the second chances the Knicks got and more generally, the difference in rebounding between the 2 teams. It's an issue that needs to be addressed and adjusted right away.

Maybe we could get the league to reverse the Perk trade. ;)

(Just kidding, folks.)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: greensquirrel on April 19, 2011, 09:57:57 PM
Was Murphy inactive tonight? I think he wouldn't do worse than Baby for a few minutes.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: TheBigFive on April 19, 2011, 09:58:15 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ACF on April 19, 2011, 09:58:25 PM
I'm going to the store tomorrow, if any of y'all need brooms just let me know  8)

Goodnight, fellas and fellarettes. Go C's!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 09:59:18 PM
Whoops, one of my comments got deleted.

Yeah, you were out of line there.  I'll chalk it up to extreme frustration, and will forget it happened.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Tenacious D on April 19, 2011, 09:59:33 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.

Creatuere of habit, Doc is.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 09:59:42 PM
The only reason this game was close was due to the second chances the Knicks got and more generally, the difference in rebounding between the 2 teams. It's an issue that needs to be addressed and adjusted right away.

Maybe we could get the league to reverse the Perk trade. ;)

(Just kidding, folks.)

Or we could get Doc to take Baby's short butt out of the game and put in a real center.  

And that's not even me whining about Baby.  This is me whining about Doc refusing to play his 7-foot center in the 4th quarter while we were getting slaughtered on the boards.  

And unlike Perk, JO isn't a liability at the free throw line.  So there really was no excuse.  
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: tenn_smoothie on April 19, 2011, 10:01:56 PM
The only reason this game was close was due to the second chances the Knicks got and more generally, the difference in rebounding between the 2 teams. It's an issue that needs to be addressed and adjusted right away.

addressed right away ??

they haven't been able to rebound for two years now - if it was gonna be "addressed," it would have been done by now.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 10:02:06 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.

Creatuere of habit, Doc is.

I don't buy it.  JO played down the stretch in Game 1, playing the vast majority of the last six minutes. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jimmehx on April 19, 2011, 10:02:53 PM
So does Billy Walker apologize to his team for tonight?

0-10... poor guy!
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Silent Storm on April 19, 2011, 10:03:43 PM
It can be addressed by having Pierce and Rondo dig down on the boards when KG goes over to help on defense. It's been discussed before.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: European NBA fan on April 19, 2011, 10:05:44 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.

Creatuere of habit, Doc is.

I don't buy it.  JO played down the stretch in Game 1, playing the vast majority of the last six minutes. 

Yeah but that was with Amar'e and Turiaf playing and with a stone cold Melo.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: TheBigFive on April 19, 2011, 10:06:37 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.

Creatuere of habit, Doc is.

I don't buy it.  JO played down the stretch in Game 1, playing the vast majority of the last six minutes.  

Well you should. If I remember correctly, Amare was in there so was Turiaf.  Doc hates gambling period.  He doesn't like going away from his 'game plan' to match the opponents.  Let's not forget BBD closes games for us.  He did that even in our days with Perkins.

I'm not disagreeing with you on this one.  I do not think BBD should play this many minutes at all.  I'd much rather have Green play the role BBD is playing right now.  Switch their minutes and just go even smaller with Green.  That's just not how Doc plays this game.  He knows what he can get out of BBD and prefers someone who knows the system better than the others.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GDAbraham on April 19, 2011, 10:07:13 PM
I'll go out on a limb and say we need JO to play and if that wrist was shady then I can see why he might not want him to risk it after all we've been through. I might not agree entirely, but we don't want to see Curly starting with no backup for the rest of this series.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Roy H. on April 19, 2011, 10:09:49 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.

Creatuere of habit, Doc is.

I don't buy it.  JO played down the stretch in Game 1, playing the vast majority of the last six minutes.  

Well you should. If I remember correctly, Amare was in there so was Turiaf.  Doc hates gambling period.  He doesn't like going away from his 'game plan' to match the opponents.  Let's not forget BBD closes games for us.  He did that even in our days with Perkins.

I'm not disagreeing with you on this one.  I do not think BBD should play this many minutes at all.  I'd much rather have Green play the role BBD is playing right now.  Switch their minutes and just go even smaller with Green.  That's just not how Doc plays this game.  He knows what he can get out of BBD and prefers someone who knows the system better than the others.

Yeah, Doc just said that JO was fine, and that he wanted BBD in there to "stretch the floor" and to match up with NY's small lineup.

Stupid.  I *hate* when Doc matches up with opposing teams, rather than making them match up with us. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: albas89 on April 19, 2011, 10:11:10 PM
If JO is healthy, I see no reason why he shouldn't be there in the closing minutes.

My guess is, he's not healthy.  Doc might love Baby, but he's not an idiot.

It has to do with them going small. BBD usually closes games for us anyhow.

Creatuere of habit, Doc is.

I don't buy it.  JO played down the stretch in Game 1, playing the vast majority of the last six minutes. 

The only logical(whatever...!!) explanation I can come up with is that Baby could follow Melo on that double team we had on him and rotate faster than JO... ::)
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ChainSmokingLikeDino on April 19, 2011, 10:18:12 PM
Just remember last year the game D-Wade willed Miami to win. That was Carmelo this game, in all his Bernard King channeling glory, and we won. We lost that D-Wade game.

 People seem to think at times that our road the last few years was rosy and just a breeze. Atlanta took the C's to 7. Not like we just sauntered through the playoffs last year. And this Knicks team is better than people give them credit for. They haven't been playing together for very long and those who say they are scrubs are foolishly mistaken. Lots of good players on their squad. So, the idea that these should all be blow-outs is absurd, in my mind at least.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 10:21:58 PM
frustrations aside, we all want our team to succeed.

As muc as I want to believe that's true, sometimes I wonder. (That's not a hit on you, just a comment on the general negativity around these parts nowadays.)

I've spent years on this thread with some of the bitterest naysayers -- they are still here, night in and night out as they have been for years.  When you have such high hopes for this team, their play sometimes can be heartbreaking.  The real faint of heart aren't here at all. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Thruthelookingglass on April 19, 2011, 10:23:26 PM
So does Billy Walker apologize to his team for tonight?

0-10... poor guy!

I dunno.  Maybe he still considers himself a Celtic!   ;D
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Gotta find more shots for Ray next game.  He was 6-8.  He should've been 12 for 16. 
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 19, 2011, 10:29:52 PM
Haven't we seen lesser talents all year get energized by the chance to beat the C's?  This is the playof version.  Knicks put everything they had on th table -- which was a bunch of underskilled NBA players who were willing to battle hard -- and who hit some big shots and played pretty aggressively on the defensive end. 

Credit the Knicks for a terrific effort. And, credit the C's for not allowing a less talented team to steal a win.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: KCattheStripe on April 19, 2011, 10:47:09 PM
Haven't we seen lesser talents since 2008 get energized by the chance to beat the C's?  This is the playof version.  Knicks put everything they had on th table -- which was a bunch of underskilled NBA players who were willing to battle hard -- and who hit some big shots and played pretty aggressively on the defensive end. 

Credit the Knicks for a terrific effort. And, credit the C's for not allowing a less talented team to steal a win.



Fixed
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: ChainSmokingLikeDino on April 19, 2011, 11:04:31 PM
Haven't we seen lesser talents in 2008 get energized by the chance to beat the C's?  This is the playof version.  Knicks put everything they had on th table -- which was a bunch of underskilled NBA players who were willing to battle hard -- and who hit some big shots and played pretty aggressively on the defensive end. 

Credit the Knicks for a terrific effort. And, credit the C's for not allowing a less talented team to steal a win.



Fixed

Fixed again. We didn't steam roll teams then and so far we are not doing it now. But, gosh, do people remember the Atlanta series, or more importantly, as I said earlier, the D Wade game in the Miami series last year? This was that game. We lost it then, we won it now. The idea that this team deserves to blow out the opposition every game is preposterous. There is a sense of entitlement some people have that doesn't account for human fault and team lapses and it is actually somewhat sickening. It presupposes people as robots that perform to their expectations and when they don't it is pure venom. It is insulting to read and saddening to witness. Gosh, this rant turned but I do believe it and I find it somewhat disconcerting to say the least. That fans are entitled to excellence at every moment and don't have any sense or reality of the human beings playing the game and overlook that that it is that which makes this game beautiful, that it is people playing and not a videogame simulation. End rant.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: cdif911 on April 19, 2011, 11:06:23 PM
solid win
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jimmehx on April 19, 2011, 11:15:20 PM
Gotta find more shots for Ray next game.  He was 6-8.  He should've been 12 for 16. 

Yep absolutely agree. He didn't take a shot in the fourth after his game yesterday ?! Total mistake.

This would be a much bigger deal if we had lost.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: RebusRankin on April 19, 2011, 11:28:43 PM
Too close for my tastes but a win is a win. And remember, we all get to be happy until Friday.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Celtic on April 19, 2011, 11:34:12 PM
Pulled it out, please win the next one by double digits, enough of these close games.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 19, 2011, 11:43:03 PM
Its playoff and blowouts are rare and not the norm , all the teams are 500 or better and can win anytime .

I fully expect every game the celtics WIN to be a 1-6 point varity.

One point win counts just as much as a 30 point blow out .

What we would like , is a quick series , to rest the guys and get ready for the next opponent.

Great WIN TONIGHT.   Our guys made the good plays when it counts , and thats how its going to have to be , anybody we beat from now on or win will be squeaker. Thats FINE , that good B-BALL ....relax and enjoy

The "C"'scan REALLY REALLY REALLY help their cause by winning the next game at NY.

Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on April 19, 2011, 11:44:05 PM
darn it!!! ouch


never fry bacon with your shirt off~
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Kuberski1 on April 20, 2011, 12:50:53 AM
A win is a win, so we take it and go to NY.

Clearly, we need more help and energy from the bench.  Green is trying, but sometimes too hard (silly fouls, forced shots), and then gets timid.  Just needs to be aggressive, let the game to him.  Krstic deserves more than 3 minutes as well...
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: KCattheStripe on April 20, 2011, 01:23:17 AM
darn it!!! ouch


never fry bacon with your shirt off~

WE GOT A FRYER IN THE 'LAC?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: GreenEnvy on April 20, 2011, 01:34:36 AM
Its playoff and blowouts are rare and not the norm , all the teams are 500 or better and can win anytime .

I fully expect every game the celtics WIN to be a 1-6 point varity.

One point win counts just as much as a 30 point blow out .

What we would like , is a quick series , to rest the guys and get ready for the next opponent.

Great WIN TONIGHT.   Our guys made the good plays when it counts , and thats how its going to have to be , anybody we beat from now on or win will be squeaker. Thats FINE , that good B-BALL ....relax and enjoy

The "C"'scan REALLY REALLY REALLY help their cause by winning the next game at NY.



Well put.

Winning 10-2 in baseball is always great, but the occasional walk-off is always exhilarating.

Dominating both halves in football will always inspire confidence, but winning on the last drive of the game is always exciting.

We are winning the games we are supposed to, enough said. Would anyone really be be surprised if we blow out the Knicks on Friday?
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: Errn on April 20, 2011, 01:40:05 AM
Wow.  Lose on a Jared Jeffries lay-in.

This team sucks.  Plain and simple.  The Celtics suck.

Time to rebuild.

Davis was on the wrong side of his man.
Title: Re: Knicks (0-1) at Celtics (1-0) Game 2 4/19
Post by: jdub1660 on April 20, 2011, 02:37:36 AM
One of the reasons KG is such a great defender. He got the steal off Jeffries b/c he used 1 hand to contest a shot, and the other to block an around the back pass.

Most players would have either had both hands up or both hands to the side. Great plays by KG on both ends of the court.



He's still got "it"