A sweep would be huge here. I know that statement is probably true every series, but a sweep not only gets our aging legs extra rest, it also increases the chances that Shaq gets even more time off without hurting the team.
In the Big Three era, the Celtics are 8-11 in games where they have the opportunity to close out the series. More disturbingly, they are just 1-9 on the road in these games.
In the Big Three era, the Celtics are 8-11 in games where they have the opportunity to close out the series. More disturbingly, they are just 1-9 on the road in these games.
Perhaps, but how many of those games were the Celtics
up 3-0 for ?
Anthony said all the right things today. "If we've got to foul somebody, if we've got to knock somebody out, we've got to do whatever we can to avoid a sweep," he said.
Celtics win today and it will be quite awhile until they play at home again
Is Amare a go today?
Just got home from Berlin about half an hour ago, just in time for the game :) I met an old friend (who is a Bulls fan) on the ferry from Germany, he spotted me in my Pierce BOSTON jersey.Alright, time to bury the Knicks!(http://www.animateit.net/data/media/185/broomswp.gif)TP, Go Celts!
Just got home from Berlin about half an hour ago, just in time for the game :) I met an old friend (who is a Bulls fan) on the ferry from Germany, he spotted me in my Pierce BOSTON jersey.Alright, time to bury the Knicks!(http://www.animateit.net/data/media/185/broomswp.gif)TP, Go Celts!
Amazing. The team that was projected to get upset in the First Round the most now has a chance to sweep and be the first team in the Conference Semis.
NASTY foul by Carmarshmellow there. No play on ball, my idea of flagrant, whatever the rules say.
Just got home from Berlin about half an hour ago, just in time for the game :) I met an old friend (who is a Bulls fan) on the ferry from Germany, he spotted me in my Pierce BOSTON jersey.Alright, time to bury the Knicks!(http://www.animateit.net/data/media/185/broomswp.gif)TP, Go Celts!
Nice, I am in Berlin as we speak.
Krstic and BBD in at the same time...expect the Knicks to make a run.and Green. ::)
and ANOTHERR offensive rebound.
Chicago is going to killllll us on the boards if we get there
Could do better without the unforced TO but we have a decent lead and did match their energy/run so we have to keep it up.
Come on Baby give us something. Troy Murphy, get ready down there
Charley Rosen is back at Fox Sports? Great, I have missed his articles.Could do better without the unforced TO but we have a decent lead and did match their energy/run so we have to keep it up.
Charlie Rosen @ Fox Sports says C's must withstand 40 minutes of Knicks playing with pride and they'll give. I like how we're handling their last stand.
Krstic playing well on defense. Baby playing well at the power forward position. I feel so much better about him when he's in at power forward.
Playoff Rondo is the best PG in the game. I'm convinced of that. The guy is amazing in the playoffs for some reason.
At this point, I dont see how we justify giving Jeff Green 6-8 million to come back next year
Krstic playing well on defense. Baby playing well at the power forward position. I feel so much better about him when he's in at power forward.
At this point, I dont see how we justify giving Jeff Green 6-8 million to come back next year
Potential... it's the potential. ::)
Let's go Green, keep it up. Shut these haters up on this board
i would love to see sasha in there to frustrate the knicks
At this point, I dont see how we justify giving Jeff Green 6-8 million to come back next year
At this point, I dont see how we justify giving Jeff Green 6-8 million to come back next year
Potential... it's the potential. ::)
Love the optimism here.
Let's go Green, keep it up. Shut these haters up on this board
Keep it up?? Don't you mean "Get something started"?
delonte is just too passive
Interior defense looking awful early
Ray still has one of the prettiest double clutches in the League
Interior defense looking awful early
Ray still has one of the prettiest double clutches in the League
Kristic really stepping up today and being active under the glass. Does this mean he is healthier?
Looks like the Knicks gave us all they had in the first two games
Ray might be the worst starting transition 2-guard in the league
Don't get it twisted, I LOVE Ray...but his fast break skills are terrible
Turiaf is in the game. Much easier for Krstic when he gets to play against a proper big man instead of forwards who play away from the rim and are much quicker than him (Jeffries/Shawne Williams).Interior defense looking awful early
Ray still has one of the prettiest double clutches in the League
Kristic really stepping up today and being active under the glass. Does this mean he is healthier?
i think he is just more mentally confident
Looks like the Knicks gave us all they had in the first two games
that should be a T on Amare
What did Delonte do?
Ha!
"Green Lantern - This film is not yet rated"
Celtics motto for this season.
Ha!
"Green Lantern - This film is not yet rated"
Celtics motto for this season.
So foul trouble forces Doc to mix bench players with starters early, instead of doing the usual line changes he does. And suddenly our bench is playing well. Coincidence?
Finally we make use of our chance to expand the lead, which we should've done already. We should be leading by 20 now.
Break out the 70's disco music videos, because this one is ovah.
drinks all around fellas!!!!!
Melo has lost his cool already
Interesting shot there by Rondo... he doesn't respect Toney Douglas's defense at all.
I can't really blame Melo for wanting to fight. If I was down 3-0 and getting my butt handed to me in the fourth game, and there wasn't a thing I could really do to stop it, I'd probably be angry too.
Break out the 70's disco music videos, because this one is ovah.
drinks all around fellas!!!!!
gotcha covered down here in Atlanta.
drinks all around fellas!!!!!
gotcha covered down here in Atlanta.
Melo has lost his cool already
He might pull that *punch someone and run back to the other end of the court* play ;D
Interesting shot there by Rondo... he doesn't respect Toney Douglas's defense at all.
I can't really blame Melo for wanting to fight. If I was down 3-0 and getting my butt handed to me in the fourth game, and there wasn't a thing I could really do to stop it, I'd probably be angry too.
Melo is a sucker puncher, with the best example being the Denver-NY brawl in 2006.
Toney Douglas has had a horrid time defensively in this series.
I'd love to see him play under a quality defensive coach. He was a heck of an on-ball defender when he first came into the league. Tough, hard-nosed player.
What happened to him?
Melo has lost his cool already
He might pull that *punch someone and run back to the other end of the court* play ;D
I remember that. How courageous. ::)
Break out the 70's disco music videos, because this one is ovah.
Not yet. But def on their heels and reeli.drinks all around fellas!!!!!
gotcha covered down here in Atlanta.
And down East!
Baby hitting midrange shots, Green posting up and Krstic rebounding/hustling?! More of that, please, we've waited for it for 3 games now! 8)How about 30 games? This is the best the bench has played in a long time.
Interesting shot there by Rondo... he doesn't respect Toney Douglas's defense at all.
I can't really blame Melo for wanting to fight. If I was down 3-0 and getting my butt handed to me in the fourth game, and there wasn't a thing I could really do to stop it, I'd probably be angry too.
Melo is a sucker puncher, with the best example being the Denver-NY brawl in 2006.
I remember that. I just don't fault his emotion, that's all.
We can't let them get it closer than 15.
A bit overcast actually, but in basketball terms, sunshine all the way. And the Pemi Pale Ale is going down well.Break out the 70's disco music videos, because this one is ovah.
Not yet. But def on their heels and reeli.drinks all around fellas!!!!!
gotcha covered down here in Atlanta.
And down East!
I hear it's a beautiful day down East brother!
landry fields breaking down his childhood in his head instead of taking shots.
We can't let them get it closer than 15.
Are you really worried a this point? they are averaging 19 points a quarter for the half. No billups, stoudamire playing with a bum back and landry fields breaking down his childhood in his head instead of taking shots.I think we got it covered....
It's almost a shame we have to wait a week to watch these guys play again
Amar'e laughing. :-X
It's almost a shame we have to wait a week to watch these guys play again
Up 17 at halftime, looking good but still plenty of time left. Gotta make a run to start the 2nd half and kill their morale once and for all.You bet, jump on 'em right away. Play the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half like it's the last 5 mniutes of the game and this one will be OVER.
Very good first half with poor shooting games from Pierce and Ray, the bench has stepped up and Rondo is present as always!
It's almost a shame we have to wait a week to watch these guys play again
It's almost a shame we have to wait a week to watch these guys play again
You sound like you don't have too much to do this week. If that's true, wish I could say the same for myself. :(
Is he at it again? I'll never forget him suggesting that Perk should cheer up. ;DAmar'e laughing. :-X
We'll have the last laugh ;)
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?
lol...I'd say Pau right now. His team will be advancing more than likely.
I love how we're (knock on wood) going from having one of the "toughest first round matchups", to being the only East coast team to sweep ;DGood one!
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?
I'll take Pau. Neither is what I'd call a banger, but Gasol will play on both ends of the court, is a slightly better rebounder and is a much better passer.
Pierce is a killah.
i cried when philly won..i really did
Excellent start to the second half. Still gotta keep cracking down though - high intensity and aggressiveness.
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?
I'll take Pau. Neither is what I'd call a banger, but Gasol will play on both ends of the court, is a slightly better rebounder and is a much better passer.
Agreed. I think it was funny when Amare called Pau "soft". I don't think Amare is a tough player either...not much of a banger...uses his athleticism very well though.
Pierce is a killah.
crushin em like a thrilla in manilla
i guess Anthony is just not a very good defender.
i cried when philly won..i really did
The whole East is just more itself when Philly has a fire in its belly.
And just think - we could have Billy Walker bricking 3s, committing offensive fouls and playing no D for us right now. Stupid Danny...
ABC crew doggin' the ESPN trashing of KG. Nice.
ABC crew doggin' the ESPN trashing of KG. Nice.
Beat me to it. ;)
Pierce is a killah.
crushin em like a thrilla in manilla
like an 800 lb gorilla!
And just think - we could have Billy Walker bricking 3s, committing offensive fouls and playing no D for us right now. Stupid Danny...
You should use that as your sig, sir.
Let's get the lead to 30 and get the bench some PT.
And just think - we could have Billy Walker bricking 3s, committing offensive fouls and playing no D for us right now. Stupid Danny...
You should use that as your sig, sir.
:)
At least he's still playing though - I think I saw JR Giddens selling popcorn in the stands earlier.
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?Top three PFs -- Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol
Pierce is a killah.
crushin em like a thrilla in manilla
like an 800 lb gorilla!
kg and paul p team mates like pooh and tigga
Pierce is a killah.
crushin em like a thrilla in manilla
like an 800 lb gorilla!
kg and paul p team mates like pooh and tigga
and dish to Ray to pull thah triggah?
Coming in late--looks like we're okay? ;D
Coming in late--looks like we're okay? ;D
drink up Birdwatcher! Not planning to be Dallas today.
Coming in late--looks like we're okay? ;DWe were but down to 14 on two straight layups by Anthony. C'mon guys! Dig deep for a couple of minutes here. You can rest for a week after the game.
Pierce is a killah.
crushin em like a thrilla in manilla
like an 800 lb gorilla!
kg and paul p team mates like pooh and tigga
and dish to Ray to pull thah triggah?
lol..u a fool man...
in a good way...lol
thats funny
We need to play like we're down 14 in Game 7, then rest up for a week.
Coming in late--looks like we're okay? ;D
drink up Birdwatcher! Not planning to be Dallas today.
are you sure I didn't just jinx us? ooops.
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?Top three PFs -- Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol
Next tier -- Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin and Amare Stoudemire
To round out my top 15 PFs -- LaMarcus Aldridge, Carlos Boozer, Z-Bo, Odom, Josh Smith, David West, Paul Millsap, Kevin Love, Serge Ibaka and Kenyon Martin.
Haha..lol@ the player X reference. Player X is a bust..I agree.
Oh, forgot Scola. He should be there too. Somewhere around David West and Paul Millsap.While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?Top three PFs -- Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol
Next tier -- Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin and Amare Stoudemire
To round out my top 15 PFs -- LaMarcus Aldridge, Carlos Boozer, Z-Bo, Odom, Josh Smith, David West, Paul Millsap, Kevin Love, Serge Ibaka and Kenyon Martin.
I might drop Millsap in favor of Scola, but I like your list otherwise.
Anthony Carter is giving us problems? :o
Sloppy end to the 3rd Q.
While we wait for the 3rd Q to begin....quick question..who is a better PF? Pau or Amare?Top three PFs -- Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol
Next tier -- Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin and Amare Stoudemire
The knicks are such hot trash...
Haha..lol@ the player X reference. Player X is a bust..I agree.
It's Gabe Pruitt!
sloppy play.....we let them back in the door....... their is still time for us to grasp defeat fro the jaws of victory. ::)
Get this unit off the floor
LOL... the celtics are going to lose this game.
Jeff Green already doin his dumb stuff, jesus
foul and a turnover, good god
Great play from the bench again. Other than baby, the bench has been a complete joke. I really don't like Jeff Gren as a player.
Jeff Green already doin his dumb stuff, jesus
foul and a turnover, good god
Jeff Green is absolutely useless. Game was much better at my coysin's house for Easter dinner. What happened?
So at what point did this team become cursed? It's like watching the Boston Red Sox pre 2004. It's like we're destined to find a way to lose.
I feel as dumb as Mike Gorman must have felt during game 2 when he said tne Celtics might win this by 25... I really thought this game was over.
So at what point did this team become cursed? It's like watching the Boston Red Sox pre 2004. It's like we're destined to find a way to lose.
I feel as dumb as Mike Gorman must have felt during game 2 when he said tne Celtics might win this by 25... I really thought this game was over.
I never think the game is over til the final buzzer sounds. The only reason I get excited about large leads is because it gives us more cushion when we lose it later.
I feel as dumb as Mike Gorman must have felt during game 2 when he said tne Celtics might win this by 25... I really thought this game was over.
I never think the game is over til the final buzzer sounds. The only reason I get excited about large leads is because it gives us more cushion when we lose it later.
Oh come on, no reasonable basketball fan would ever think this could happen after the first half.
Anthony Carter is killing us in the playoffs...this is NOT Celtic basketball
My last jeff green post in this game thread. He simply stinks as a Celtic - so far.
I feel as dumb as Mike Gorman must have felt during game 2 when he said tne Celtics might win this by 25... I really thought this game was over.
I never think the game is over til the final buzzer sounds. The only reason I get excited about large leads is because it gives us more cushion when we lose it later.
Oh come on, no reasonable basketball fan would ever think this could happen after the first half.
I disagree. Anyone who thinks a team down 0-3 in their second playoff game at home in 10 yrs is gonna go down without a fight is just foolish.
Alright guys, I think it's safe to take them out...
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Not yet!! lol
Rondo is such a surgeon.....
Alright guys, I think it's safe to take them out...
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What's JO's +\- ?JO is at a +10 right now. Jeff Green, +1.
It's got to be at + 50 by now. Keep him on the court Doc !
Rondo is such a surgeon.....
I wouldn't mind if he neuters LeBron and Wade in the next series. ;)
Way to close it out. Solid games for all the starters plus Baby and West. Green sucked tonight.
1991/92 - the last year the Celtics swept a playoff series. Bird's final season. 19 years.
Great (last two?) games for the Cs. Let's take our talents to south beach!!
Biggest stat of the game: Celtics had 9 players appear in tonight's game. All 9 of them got at least 5 rebounds. :o
It's only fitting that Ray, Rondo, and Paul had their best game the other night. It was KG's turn to get us a W.
It's only fitting that Ray, Rondo, and Paul had their best game the other night. It was KG's turn to get us a W.
Um, he won us game 2, didn't he?