Apparently they are planning bypassing bringing in a singer for the national anthem in favor of having the crowd sing it as a unit.
Apparently they are planning bypassing bringing in a singer for the national anthem in favor of having the crowd sing it as a unit.
You didn't know, Miami has legit fans now. They actually show up on time and they wear white for support.Apparently they are planning bypassing bringing in a singer for the national anthem in favor of having the crowd sing it as a unit.
Er - what crowd?
I agree. I won't go so far as to call it a must-win ... but it's pretty darn close.I will this is a MUST WIN if we want any good shot at winning the series.
You didn't know, Miami has legit fans now. They actually show up on time and they wear white for support.
They reported on Miami radio just before game 1 that they were going out into the street and recruiting people (including homeless people), handing them white shirts and letting them in to fill up the arena. Now that's pitiful.Apparently they are planning bypassing bringing in a singer for the national anthem in favor of having the crowd sing it as a unit.
Er - what crowd?
I hate James Jones. He killed Ray and Paul in the 3 point shootout last All Star. He killed us game 1. I hope if there will be anymore killing, it's gonna be by us starting tomorrow!
go to your classes man! it is a double whammy if the c's lose and you miss your classes!
You didn't know, Miami has legit fans now. They actually show up on time and they wear white for support.
lol, Miami had "legit" fans too back in 2006 when they made to finals.
Anyway, Celtics better win, I'm missing my uni classes for tomorrow's game lol
Official Report
Joe Crawford
Playoff Games: 6
Home Team win % in playoffs: .667
Fouls called per game: 43.8
Percent of calls on Road Team: 48.3%
Technical fouls called per game: 1.4
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.... Crawford was also one of the refs who was involved in the income tax evasion convictions and was suspended at that time as well.....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. ...... The Celtics are 4-2 this season, including game 2 against the Knicks when the Celtics shot 16 free throws to 27 for the Knicks, and 5-5 in their last 10 games with Crawford as a referee. The Heat are 3-4 this season, including the game 4 loss to the Sixers in the first round. Crawford is one of the few refs who doesn't appear to be affected by the home crowd with a home W/L record that is fairly even at 38-31. He also is one of the few refs who calls a higher percentage of fouls against the home team. He is quick to call techs so the Celtics must keep their composure.
Jason Phillips
Playoff Games: 5
Home Team win % in playoffs: .800
Fouls called per game: 44.2
Percent of calls on Road Team: 53.4%
Technical fouls called per game: 0.2
Phillips has been in the league for 8 years. He has officiated 380+ regular season games. This is Phillips' second season officiating in the playoffs. Before landing in the NBA he worked for the CBA 6 seasons, the WNBA 3 seasons, 2 years in the Dallas Pro-Am, and 5 seasons in high school level in Texas. The Celtics are 2-2 this season and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games with Phillips as a ref. It was Phillips and crew in the Celtics loss at Houston that got Tommy to swear on the air about the refs falling for all the blank blank flops. In the loss at Atlanta, he ignored a charge directly in front of him that would have given the C's the ball with 10 seconds remaining. In that game Atlanta took 10 more free throws than the Celtics. He was on the crew that officiated game 1 of the Knicks series. The Heat are 2-3 this season and 7-3 with Phillips over their last 10. He is pretty much a homer ref, calling a higher percentage of the fouls on the road team and with a homer W/L record of 45/28.
Greg Willard
Playoff Games: 3 as lead official, 2 as crew
Home Team win % in playoffs: .667 as lead official, .000 as crew
Fouls called per game: 41.3 as lead, 41.5 as crew
Percent of calls on Road Team: 46.8% as lead, 49.4 as crew
Technical fouls called per game: 1.0 as lead, .5 as crew
Willard has officiated over 1,100+ regular season games and 75+ play-off games. Willard also officiated the 1992 Japanese Opening Games in Yokohama. Before working for the NBA he accumulated 4 years of CBA officiating experience, 7 years in college level and 22 years in high school level in California. He called a technical on Yao Ming in a game in 2007 for saying "ahhhh" after a dunk. He is known for being wildly inconsistent in calling charges/blocks. Willard was also on duty in what Bill Simmons called the most atrociously officiated game of the 2007 playoffs. Of course, much of that could have been Donaghy who was betting on the game and Rush who is completely incompetent.
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Willard has only officiated 2 games for the Celtics this season and that was a home win against Atlanta where the Celtics shot 11 free throws to 24 for Atlanta and a home win over Detroit in which the free throws were even at 17 and they let them play throughout the game. The Celtics are 8-2 in their last 10 games with Willard. The Heat are 6-1 this season and 9-1 in their last 10 games with Willard The only loss was against the Thunder in which the Heat shot 8 more free throws than OKC. He is a homer ref with a home W/L record of 46-22.
winner of tonight will win the series..if it is boston..they win in 6..if it is miami..they will win it in 5. this is it tonight. 0-2 against the heat might as well be 0-3Yup I mean they got homecourt, 2 of the best players in the NBA if we go down 2-0 were just basically handing it to them to advance
Apparently they are planning bypassing bringing in a singer for the national anthem in favor of having the crowd sing it as a unit.
winner of tonight will win the series..if it is boston..they win in 6..if it is miami..they will win it in 5. this is it tonight. 0-2 against the heat might as well be 0-3
I don't want to see Krstic and BBD play alongside one another. I'd much rather see one of Jermaine O'Neal or Kevin Garnett on the court at all times
Via stats cube:
In 69 playoff games since acquiring Kevin Garnett the Celtics have only been trailing in a playoff series seven times. They have won all seven.
EDIT:
In those 7 games Rajon Rondo has averaged a triple double
(18.0 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 11.7 APG)
We got this.
Go,captain. Two on JO. Big trouble. Bad call. No JO is not good.Definitely was a charge.
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
Yeah, if only we had someone like that instead of, say...Jeff Green
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
No way. We are fine up front. Lol
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
Yeah, if only we had someone like that instead of, say...Jeff Green
Huh? So you mean you wouldn't have traded your starting center for Jeff Green if you were Danny Ainge ???
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
Yeah, if only we had someone like that instead of, say...Jeff Green
Huh? So you mean you wouldn't have traded your starting center for Jeff Green if you were Danny Ainge ???
Of course I would, Im all for completely messing up the rotation of the team when youre by far the best in the Conference
I wannt KG's defenders to have his baby in nine months from today
i like how mr offense off the bench jeff green is bricking open jumpers and as always lost on defense
What happened to Paul?
I wannt KG's defenders to have his baby in nine months from today
i like how mr offense off the bench jeff green is bricking open jumpers and as always lost on defense
I'm just watchin play by play, but didnt Green just hit a timely 3 a minute ago =/ Cut him some slack
I'm just watchin play by play, but didnt Green just hit a timely 3 a minute ago =/ Cut him some slack
I'm just watchin play by play, but didnt Green just hit a timely 3 a minute ago =/ Cut him some slack
I love Ray - prettiest jumper in the land. But I just cringe whenever he puts the ball on the floor...
Where is the defense?
Come on Pierce we need you get out there and play this game could determine the series sheesh
For a team that got their behinds handed to them in game 1, that sure as hell was not that first quarter statement that a team needs to make in the next game
lol tpI wannt KG's defenders to have his baby in nine months from today
Come on, any kid of KG's is gonna jumpkick its way out at 6 weeks. :)
Stop with the jumpers!!! >:(
The defense is giving too many easy looks inside
We're overplaying the ball, which the bench is notorious for these days.The defense is giving too many easy looks inside
as well as outside
Pierce is clearly done tonight. And, a sprained foot is not easy to bounce back from. So, if the celts lose with pierce injured, Danny has a perfect excuse.
I remember at the beginning of the season everyone knew we had the deepest bench in the NBA....all members of the bench could have started for other teams. What happened??
Pierce is clearly done tonight. And, a sprained foot is not easy to bounce back from. So, if the celts lose with pierce injured, Danny has a perfect excuse.
The bench is 5-9 with 13 points and no turnovers.
Not sure what people were expecting but I don't think they're our biggest problem right now.
I'm at work, DVRing the game for later.
I read this thread, and judging from Statler and Waldorf, we're getting crushed.
I look at the box score, and we are down 1.
I'm going to stick with the box score. Enjoy the game, gents.
Doc forced to play Wafer with Pierce's absence... interesting, I have fait in Wafer.Hard to day what's up when they say he can't jump...
I'm really worried about Pierce though he hasn't come back of the lockerroom for quite some time now.
I remember at the beginning of the season everyone knew we had the deepest bench in the NBA....all members of the bench could have started for other teams. What happened??
So Paul is hurt and Ray hasn't hit a shot yet....uh oh
So Paul is hurt and Ray hasn't hit a shot yet....uh oh
C'mon man, was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? ;)
So Paul is hurt and Ray hasn't hit a shot yet....uh oh
C'mon man, was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? ;)
I thought it was the Japanese who bombed Pearl Harbour.
cannot stay with this unit for long...baby getting abusedAren't we only down one?
Free Throws
Celtics: 1
Heat: 10
LOL
So Paul is hurt and Ray hasn't hit a shot yet....uh oh
C'mon man, was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? ;)
I thought it was the Japanese who bombed Pearl Harbour.
It was. LOL
Free Throws
Celtics: 1
Heat: 10
LOL
So Paul is hurt and Ray hasn't hit a shot yet....uh oh
C'mon man, was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? ;)
I thought it was the Japanese who bombed Pearl Harbour.
It was. LOL
"Don't interrupt, he's on a roll." Sorry young guys, that thing about Pearl Harbor is a movie quote.
PIERCE istimid....
So Paul is hurt and Ray hasn't hit a shot yet....uh oh
C'mon man, was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? ;)
I thought it was the Japanese who bombed Pearl Harbour.
It was. LOL
"Don't interrupt, he's on a roll." Sorry young guys, that thing about Pearl Harbor is a movie quote.
My bad...I didn't get it.
Half of them we are just giving the foul though after getting beat >:(Free Throws
Celtics: 1
Heat: 10
LOL
Saved me the time.
Lol, you'd really think we were getting blown out by reading this thread.
Reality check: we're down by 1, folks.
We really cant make bunny shots? oh wait.....
Lol, you'd really think we were getting blown out by reading this thread.
Reality check: we're down by 1, folks.
We simply won't win if we keep missing bunnies like that. Simple as that. KG/JO have combined to miss a TON of easy layups.
Anyway, slightly off topic but the camera angle here was great, we saw JO's vision to the open man from 3, nice.
We simply won't win if we keep missing bunnies like that. Simple as that. KG/JO have combined to miss a TON of easy layups.
Anyway, slightly off topic but the camera angle here was great, we saw JO's vision to the open man from 3, nice.
We need a big presence around the rim when JO goes out.
Lol, you'd really think we were getting blown out by reading this thread.
Reality check: we're down by 1, folks.
A blowout starts with a one point lead.
Where are the hero comments from the TNT announcers for Pierce? If it were Kobe or Lebron they would be building a statue already for them playing hurt.
are we all watching the same game? The bench has kept us in this game.
Free Throws
Celtics: 1
Heat: 10
LOL
Unreal
True, fairweatherfan.
I fear no Heatle.
Where are the hero comments from the TNT announcers for Pierce?
How is that not an offensive foul on Wade? Gotta be kidding me.
Pierce is clearly done tonight. And, a sprained foot is not easy to bounce back from. So, if the celts lose with pierce injured, Danny has a perfect excuse.
Simple...it would have been Wade's second foul and there is zero chance LeBron or Wade are ever going to be allowed into first half foul trouble by the refs in this leagueHow is that not an offensive foul on Wade? Gotta be kidding me.
...and people say HCA isn't important. That would have been an offensive foul in Boston.
Pierce has got to stop with the happy tripper finger contested 3's.
Celts appear confused a bit by Miami zone
We're missing a prime opportunity to build a lead right now
If Pierce wants to get revenge for the game 1 rejection, jacking up 3's is not the answer . . . driving inside and drawing fouls is.
Rondo continues to be a joke At the line. No excuse for that crap.
why is it rondo can't defend bibby? or blow past him and get to the rim? ugh
Rondo continues to be a joke At the line. No excuse for that crap.he shoots entirely with his arms. No legs. send him to 8th grade basketball camp.
We're missing a prime opportunity to build a lead right now
Rondo's shot is so bad right now - i'm talking Tony Allen bad.
Rondo continues to be a joke At the line. No excuse for that crap.
If I made your hands 3x bigger I imagine you'd have a hard time shooting free throws, too. The dude has worked hard to improve it. Only thing he can really do at this point is just get to the line more in games and hope he can develop a rhythm. My only complaint with Rondo is he doesn't try to draw contact inside more often.
miami has boston confused on defense..big time
If we could make shots, we'd be up double digits right now. Too bad our offense can't do anything.
Rondo continues to be a joke At the line. No excuse for that crap.
If I made your hands 3x bigger I imagine you'd have a hard time shooting free throws, too. The dude has worked hard to improve it. Only thing he can really do at this point is just get to the line more in games and hope he can develop a rhythm. My only complaint with Rondo is he doesn't try to draw contact inside more often.
He has worked hard at it? He has gotten worse the last 3 years:
64%
62%
57%
I don't care what yall say, we NEED Perk
Rondo stinks tonight and the offense is clueless
Rondo stinks tonight and the offense is clueless
When do we start to consider that this team is just not good enough?
I don't care what yall say, we NEED Perk
Why? We need offense right now. The D is good.
I don't care what yall say, we NEED Perk
Why? We need offense right now. The D is good.
The help defense is NOT good - they take the ball straight to the hoop whenever they want
*sigh*
Celticsinorlando, if you don't think they can win, why even watch?
Like I said yesterday, all Lebron and Wade have to do is drive every time they have the ball. With Crawford there, they'll get a call every single time.
Ray 1-4
Kevs 2-9
Pips 2-6
Jer-O 1-4
Shots in lost luggage? Hijacked to Cuba? Better call out Joe Friday...
then why is Miami shooting 36%?I don't care what yall say, we NEED Perk
Why? We need offense right now. The D is good.
The help defense is NOT good - they take the ball straight to the hoop whenever they want
our offense has been so bad this year
I'm so sick of us not getting the same calls.
I HATE the Miami Heat. Just a bunch of losing allstars that can't win by themselves.
I'm so sick of us not getting the same calls.
Seriously? C's cant throw the ball the ball in the ocean from a boat and we're complaining about officiating?
I HATE the Miami Heat. Just a bunch of losing allstars that can't win by themselves.
Easily some of the ugliest basketball I've watched in a long time...I still can't seem to put my finger on it, did we severly outmatch the Knicks? or the Heat just severly outmatching us?
knicks series was nothing more than fool's gold
dudes, we're only down 7!! Stop loosing faith so quickly!
This game is faaaar from over! Go Celtics!
I HATE the Miami Heat. Just a bunch of losing allstars that can't win by themselves.
I hate the heat as much as anyone but give me a break. You could say the same thing about PP KG and Ray
I HATE the Miami Heat. Just a bunch of losing allstars that can't win by themselves.
If Rondo doesn't make both of these FT, I'm done with this guy.
I HATE the Miami Heat. Just a bunch of losing allstars that can't win by themselves.
I hate the heat as much as anyone but give me a break. You could say the same thing about PP KG and Ray
the thing is, no one expected Ray, or KG, or Paul to win by themselves. Wade and James were labeled as guys that could win all by themselves, then took the easy way out when they realized it wouldn't happen. Our big three did it, once time was running out, not in in their prime.
Rondo stinks tonight and the offense is clueless
When do we start to consider that this team is just not good enough?
We dont. What do you want them to lose?
Why does this feel like they are losing by 15
If Rondo doesn't make both of these FT, I'm done with this guy.
Attaboy ;D
It would be great if those who have given up already to leave the thread to those who are frustrated but believe that it's not yet over.
5 points.
Why does this feel like they are losing by 15
We're lucky to be down by 5.. LUCKY
Why does this feel like they are losing by 15
We're lucky to be down by 5.. LUCKY
On the other end though Miami is quite "lucky" to be up 5. They didn't score for like 5 minutes straight.
With KG unable to score, Paul gimpy, and Rondo ineffective so far in this series, it looks like it might be time for a curtain call for the Celtics.\
Hopefully the C's can win at least one. :-X
I will never understand why it is taboo to point out that the Celtics are overmatched. Do I like it? Not at all. I love the Celtics and have my whole life. Last year hurt because I felt we were better than the Lakers, but lost. This series, I do not think the Celtics are the better team right now. I hate it, but that doesn't mean I can deny it.
It does not make me a fairweather fan because I think Miami is going to win this series. It does not make anyone a fairweather fan for thinking that. Of all the teams left in the post season, both in the East and the West, I hate the matchup Boston has with Miami.
I picked Miami to win this series in five, with one big game for the Celtics. I also said if they beat Miami, banner 18 is ours. I just cannot find a scenario, barring food poisoning taking down the Heat starters, preventing Miami from moving on.
These are the Boston Celtics, my Celtics. I will watch the games even though I expect a series loss because I love my Celtics. I am sad about it, but that's sports.
I am a Montreal Canadiens fan too and picked Boston to win in 7 games because I felt they were just that little bit better than what Montreal could bring. I did not miss a game of the series and I have no shame in the losing. I won't have shame in losing to Miami either.
Go Celtics.
Everyone making a big deal over the Wade crossovers...
::)
I can't stand analysts sometimes
Why does this feel like they are losing by 15
We're lucky to be down by 5.. LUCKY
On the other end though Miami is quite "lucky" to be up 5. They didn't score for like 5 minutes straight.
exactly. we should be up 10, we missed a lot of easy looks
With KG unable to score, Paul gimpy, and Rondo ineffective so far in this series, it looks like it might be time for a curtain call for the Celtics.\
Hopefully the C's can win at least one. :-X
really? really?
50/50 balls absolutely killing boston
honestly this is a game 2 thread of a 7 game series can all you doubters who are going to talk about how they are done please leave the thread?
cause ur only adding the frustration of the most frustrating 2 games ive ever been apart of for the celtics
I will never understand why it is taboo to point out that the Celtics are overmatched. Do I like it? Not at all. I love the Celtics and have my whole life. Last year hurt because I felt we were better than the Lakers, but lost. This series, I do not think the Celtics are the better team right now. I hate it, but that doesn't mean I can deny it.
It does not make me a fairweather fan because I think Miami is going to win this series. It does not make anyone a fairweather fan for thinking that. Of all the teams left in the post season, both in the East and the West, I hate the matchup Boston has with Miami.
I picked Miami to win this series in five, with one big game for the Celtics. I also said if they beat Miami, banner 18 is ours. I just cannot find a scenario, barring food poisoning taking down the Heat starters, preventing Miami from moving on.
These are the Boston Celtics, my Celtics. I will watch the games even though I expect a series loss because I love my Celtics. I am sad about it, but that's sports.
I am a Montreal Canadiens fan too and picked Boston to win in 7 games because I felt they were just that little bit better than what Montreal could bring. I did not miss a game of the series and I have no shame in the losing. I won't have shame in losing to Miami either.
Go Celtics.
Well said. The Heat appear to be the better team right now. They are finding ways to score, they are playing with greater intensity, and they are preventing the Celtics from getting anything going offensively. The Heat deserve to be up in this series right now, and it's starting to appear as though the Celtics are simply overmatched.
I will never understand why it is taboo to point out that the Celtics are overmatched. Do I like it? Not at all. I love the Celtics and have my whole life. Last year hurt because I felt we were better than the Lakers, but lost. This series, I do not think the Celtics are the better team right now. I hate it, but that doesn't mean I can deny it.
It does not make me a fairweather fan because I think Miami is going to win this series. It does not make anyone a fairweather fan for thinking that. Of all the teams left in the post season, both in the East and the West, I hate the matchup Boston has with Miami.
I picked Miami to win this series in five, with one big game for the Celtics. I also said if they beat Miami, banner 18 is ours. I just cannot find a scenario, barring food poisoning taking down the Heat starters, preventing Miami from moving on.
These are the Boston Celtics, my Celtics. I will watch the games even though I expect a series loss because I love my Celtics. I am sad about it, but that's sports.
I am a Montreal Canadiens fan too and picked Boston to win in 7 games because I felt they were just that little bit better than what Montreal could bring. I did not miss a game of the series and I have no shame in the losing. I won't have shame in losing to Miami either.
Go Celtics.
Well said. The Heat appear to be the better team right now. They are finding ways to score, they are playing with greater intensity, and they are preventing the Celtics from getting anything going offensively. The Heat deserve to be up in this series right now, and it's starting to appear as though the Celtics are simply overmatched.
That´s not what I saw. The Heat play just as bad as we do. This will be a good, old-fashioned grind-out battle, and the winner will be the team who wants it more.
The scariest part may be that Lebron James hasn't even needed to be Lebron James yet in this series
honestly this is a game 2 thread of a 7 game series can all you doubters who are going to talk about how they are done please leave the thread?
cause ur only adding the frustration of the most frustrating 2 games ive ever been apart of for the celtics
These aren't anywhere close to the most frustrating games in the last few years, let alone Celtics history as a whole. Stop being melodramatic. The Celtics are just getting outplayed; they're overmatched right now. It's more disappointing than it is frustrating.
Why does this feel like they are losing by 15
We're lucky to be down by 5.. LUCKY
On the other end though Miami is quite "lucky" to be up 5. They didn't score for like 5 minutes straight.
exactly. we should be up 10, we missed a lot of easy looks
That's because we're the better team. When we play our game they cannot beat us. We showed that in the regular season.
Problem is we're not executing well and we're struggling to finish when we do.
The scariest part may be that Lebron James hasn't even needed to be Lebron James yet in this series
i wonder if rose is going to thank whoever took his ACT?
The scariest part may be that Lebron James hasn't even needed to be Lebron James yet in this series
The scariest part may be that Lebron James hasn't even needed to be Lebron James yet in this series
If Lebron James is going to be Lebron James, then Dwyane Wade is not going to be this Dwyane Wade. Basically pick your poision with these 2.
Leave it to Charles Barkley to be the voice of reason. Its not like we're playing our best ball and are simply overmatched: we're playing badly.
And that's not even a product of Miami's "all-world" defense - we're missing bunnies and good shots.
Call me a blind optimist, but I just don't see the doom & gloom that the naysayers see.
And God would I love to see Chris Bosh get a career ending injury. As much as I hate LeBron James as a person, I know that I'd love his defensive intensity and unselfishness if he was in Green. However, Bosh is everything wrong with the NBA: soft and whiny.
well the next half pretty much is the season IMO...
When do we see even officiating?
exactly. we should be up 10, we missed a lot of easy looks
That's because we're the better team. When we play our game they cannot beat us. We showed that in the regular season.
Problem is we're not executing well and we're struggling to finish when we do.
problem with that is that "executing well" and "finishing" is what superior teams do. celtics can't be the better team if they don't play like it.
well the next half pretty much is the season IMO...
a city that saw the red sox come back from 0-3 to the yankees and just last year the flyers come back from 0-3 to beat the bruins, that's pretty premature
well the next half pretty much is the season IMO...
a city that saw the red sox come back from 0-3 to the yankees and just last year the flyers come back from 0-3 to beat the bruins, that's pretty premature
limpy pierce is outmatched by lebron and a hot wade is too much for ray
Green was feeling it earlier. Why not continue to go to him? He has been the only Celtic shooting well.
More Jeff Green...less Big Baby.
You expect Pierce and Ray to get outplayed by the 1st and 3rd best basketball players in the world.limpy pierce is outmatched by lebron and a hot wade is too much for ray
Im thinking the wing pair of Paul/Ray cant keep up with Bron/Wade and there is not enough help from the other 3 guyus to cover for it. While is counter-intuitive to sit your best guys, Doc maybe needs to stick Del on Wade, bring Ray off the bench, something...
I'm really missing Mike & Tommy right now.
heat score at ease..boston trying to score is like child birth
We may not be good enough to win this series anymore...but I refuse to believe that a team with a starting center of Zydrunas Ilgauskus can win a title
We may not be good enough to win this series anymore...but I refuse to believe that a team with a starting center of Zydrunas Ilgauskus can win a title
This is sad. Old, slow and looking tired
Oh man, KG needs to stop shooting. His offense is just not there tonight.
And...signs of life! Just in time . they looked on the edge of the abyss for a second there.
This whole series looks like the last 8 minutes of game 7. someone had to say it
KG has turned into Pau Gasoft, never attacking the rim, only taking midrange shots and making passes... frustrating.
Mike Bibby is thoroughly outplaying Rajon Rondo
Jermaine is earning his money in these play-offs. Don't know where we'd be if it wasn't for him.
Could we possibly be getting ready to make a run??
Mike Bibby is thoroughly outplaying Rajon Rondo
Give Bibby credit -- he's playing very solid defense on Rondo. Rondo is easy to guard if you know how to take advantage of his weaknesses, and Bibby is doing that well.
With all our struggles we're still only down by 1. Nice to see KG FINALLY going into the post, do it every time man!
However I hate Doc's substitution patterns. The momentum is all ours because of JO's defense and hard work on the rebounds and he decides to put Davis in his place at this crucial time... let's see what happens but I'm pessimsistic.
I think its a mutual feeling right now, if Glen Davis doesn't close this game with a boom for us.....he's in the Celticsblog forums doghouse
Could we possibly be getting ready to make a run??
There will be no big runs against this Miami defense . . . have to grind it out one bucket a time. Unfortunately that favors the Heat as long as our jumpshots aren't falling (and they simply aren't right now).
Could we possibly be getting ready to make a run??
There will be no big runs against this Miami defense . . . have to grind it out one bucket a time. Unfortunately that favors the Heat as long as our jumpshots aren't falling (and they simply aren't right now).
I'm not liking Rondo's attitude with Doc. That's the 3rd or 4th time I've seen him blow his coach off. That to me, is unacceptable.
Dead season walking ;)
Is there any way to argue now that Wade isn't better than Kobe?
No charge on Bron Bron
That looked lke a charge, but whatever.
That looked lke a charge, but whatever.
well that run was fool's gold...didn't realize you can just steam roll players in the nba
That looked lke a charge, but whatever.
Total flop by rondo
Lebron James being "Lebron James"
Celtics stop turning the ball over, thats what happens if I could type the f word a hundred times i would wow how frustrating
a 260lb man hitting a 170lb man at full speed is not a flop, no matter how much you dislike Rondo.That looked lke a charge, but whatever.
Total flop by rondo
No charge on Bron Bron
That looked lke a charge, but whatever.
Total flop by rondo
If the C's had just one player that could get the superstar calls that Bron, Wade, Kobe, Dirk, Rose, and Paul get we would have won three straight titles going on four.
Will be tough to beat a team with two players getting those calls constantly while we have no player getting those calls.
That looked lke a charge, but whatever.
Total flop by rondo
Yeah. But also a total travel by LeBron. I don't understand how the refs can ignore that.
Lebron has Green on ice skates.Then he had Pierce in quicksand
Where will glen Davis be playing next year?Charlotte.
Any money that pass doesn't get the same press on ESPN tomorrow as the pass from Lebron to Wade in game 1.
i assume boston will get one in boston..then get closed out in game 5....
[dang]. Remember when we beat the Heat three times... (with Perk). Not that I am implying anything :-X
Any money that pass doesn't get the same press on ESPN tomorrow as the pass from Lebron to Wade in game 1.
It would have gotten press if Green had completed it instead of falling on his back after getting fouled.
[dang]. Remember when we beat the Heat three times... (with Perk). Not that I am implying anything :-X
We only beat the Heat with Perk once.
Any money that pass doesn't get the same press on ESPN tomorrow as the pass from Lebron to Wade in game 1.
It would have gotten press if Green had completed it instead of falling on his back after getting fouled.
No, it wouldn't have. Green got clocked.
Where will glen Davis be playing next year?
Jeff Green is a classic case of a guy who LOOKS like he'd be a good free throw shooter, but man he is nothe's a career 77% shooter. what's so bad about that?
Imagine what we all would have thought early in the year if we were told our two big guys on the floor in the playoffs would be baby and nenad krstic?I gotta admit, I woulda shat myself.
Simply can't stop the Heat offense. Not to mention the Heat keep out-toughing us.
You know I basically stopped coming to these game threads over a year ago because of the just horrible negativity by a small group of posters that were incessant in their role of putting this team down at every chance while the game was in progress.
I see little has changed.
cio, vinnie and you guys you have every right to express yourself and be the type of fan you want but I think I would rather not be around you when watching games. I find your type of fandom...... aggravating to be around.
Time to take another year off from the game threads I see.
Baby!! And Delonte!!
Win or lose, this is a very good performance from the bench tonight. They are saving the starters' bacon right now.
nickagneta, I'm about to follow your lead. Its def time to take a break from the forums. Its exhausting to have to constantly defend this teams to its own fans.
Delonte West has een our best player tonight
Delonte West has een our best player tonight
Difficult to dispute this.
nickagneta, I'm about to follow your lead. Its def time to take a break from the forums. Its exhausting to have to constantly defend this teams to its own fans.
Exactly
nickagneta, I'm about to follow your lead. Its def time to take a break from the forums. Its exhausting to have to constantly defend this teams to its own fans.
Nice play by Pierce. We need some stops here. It would be huge if we could get some type of lead here. I'd like to see how Miami plays when they're down.
nickagneta, I'm about to follow your lead. Its def time to take a break from the forums. Its exhausting to have to constantly defend this teams to its own fans.
Exactly
Negative criticism is a way of distancing from the painful process of seeing your favored club on the brink. Nothing fair weathered about it. needless to say, all would be delighted with a reverse course.
Nice play by Pierce. We need some stops here. It would be huge if we could get some type of lead here. I'd like to see how Miami plays when they're down.
Its time to make some kind of run....now or never.
LET'S GO CELTICS!!!
i was kind of hoping he was hurt... does that make me a bad person?
It's gonna be a long four days until Game 3.
Let's hope we are healthier by then.
Besides physically, we need to come back stronger mentally.
If Glen Davis is resigned, I won't watch much next year.
These last few minutes have been ... very deflating. Crushing.
Tough way to lose a game.
Yes this is disheartening right now, but anyone who believes this is series is over need not watch and should not feel compelled to post. Even if it turns out you are right, you will not get any credit.
Yes this is disheartening right now, but anyone who believes this is series is over need not watch and should not feel compelled to post. Even if it turns out you are right, you will not get any credit.
The torch has been passed I knew it'd happen eventually but didn't think this year Miami is the best team in the EC and will represent the East
Yes this is disheartening right now, but anyone who believes this is series is over need not watch and should not feel compelled to post. Even if it turns out you are right, you will not get any credit.
Who are you tell people whether they should or shouldn't post?? Some of you really need to get over yourselves. People are allowed to be frustrated and if they want to express it, so be it.
What makes me happy though, is that when our Big Three got together and won the title, people respected us. If the Heat win the title this year, everyone will still call them cowards, and they still will have no one's respect.
Keys to Game 3
1. Change our defense: we MUST block out their rebounders (including Wade and Lebron). A high scholl team would do that better than the Celtics did in this game. Furthermore, KG needs to be more vocal.
2. Hard fouls: if Wade and Lebron want to fly over us, no problem, but we must make them pay!
3. NO KRISTIC PLEASE: I am 5-11 and pretty sure would defend better than him. We really NEED Shaq back.
Obviously finding a way to keep Ray going and Rondo making some shots would not hurt too...
Surprisingly, I'm still not throwing in the towel - we protect our homecourt and this is a series again.
CP3 is wearing a Yankees hat - let the NY chatter begin.
What makes me happy though, is that when our Big Three got together and won the title, people respected us. If the Heat win the title this year, everyone will still call them cowards, and they still will have no one's respect.
If they fail to do it again 08 will be looked at as a fluke...which is exactly what I don't want. A team of this caliber should have been able to win multiple championships.
Keys to Game 3
1. Change our defense: we MUST block out their rebounders (including Wade and Lebron). A high scholl team would do that better than the Celtics did in this game. Furthermore, KG needs to be more vocal.
2. Hard fouls: if Wade and Lebron want to fly over us, no problem, but we must make them pay!
3. NO KRISTIC PLEASE: I am 5-11 and pretty sure would defend better than him. We really NEED Shaq back.
Obviously finding a way to keep Ray going and Rondo making some shots would not hurt too...
doesnt matter what boston does. the heat are just better
heat defense is much much better than i expected.
7:10 left we have just erased a five point deficit to tie the game up at 80. We have Garnett,Baby,Green,Pierce and Delonte West on the floor and have just stopped them twice on defensive.I agree! I don't mind going small, just don't go FAT!
He brings in Ray Allen and Rondo and the Heat go on a 8-0 run to make it 88-80.
When we have a good rhythm you dont interrupt it to go back to the regular rotations. You let it go and maybe we go up on them then if things start to slip then you sub in to make a adjustment for a mismatch or fatigue. Doc Rivers worst in game substitution coach in the playoffs hands down.
I agree Baby cannot cover Bosh and it was evident since the first quarter dont let it go all game my gosh. Play Jermaine and Green
WAKE UP DOC.
I want Serge I-Block-a. He's great.
I hate going there but this all goes back to the trade ever since that happened this team went down the shet holeThe way Perk is defending Z-BO, I'm sure he could shut down LeBron & Wade, too. ;)
I want Serge I-Block-a. He's great.
I wonder why we couldn't have gotten him instead of Green...
way to start my day here in the Philippines... :(
Four in five ... yikes!
I want Serge I-Block-a. He's great.
I wonder why we couldn't have gotten him instead of Green...
Four in five ... yikes!
Yeah, makes you feel silly, doesn't it?
See ya around, folks. Go Celts.
7:10 left we have just erased a five point deficit to tie the game up at 80. We have Garnett,Baby,Green,Pierce and Delonte West on the floor and have just stopped them twice on defensive.
He brings in Ray Allen and Rondo and the Heat go on a 8-0 run to make it 88-80.
When we have a good rhythm you dont interrupt it to go back to the regular rotations. You let it go and maybe we go up on them then if things start to slip then you sub in to make a adjustment for a mismatch or fatigue. Doc Rivers worst in game substitution coach in the playoffs hands down.
I agree Baby cannot cover Bosh and it was evident since the first quarter dont let it go all game my gosh. Play Jermaine and Green
WAKE UP DOC.
I want Serge I-Block-a. He's great.
I wonder why we couldn't have gotten him instead of Green...
Because Sam Presti is a good GM.
I want Serge I-Block-a. He's great.
I wonder why we couldn't have gotten him instead of Green...
Because Sam Presti is a good GM.
Buck Foston :-*
way to start my day here in the Philippines... :(
Go back to sleep...the nightmare is not yet over. ;D
Keys to Game 3
1. Change our defense: we MUST block out their rebounders (including Wade and Lebron). A high scholl team would do that better than the Celtics did in this game. Furthermore, KG needs to be more vocal.
2. Hard fouls: if Wade and Lebron want to fly over us, no problem, but we must make them pay!
3. NO KRISTIC PLEASE: I am 5-11 and pretty sure would defend better than him. We really NEED Shaq back.
Obviously finding a way to keep Ray going and Rondo making some shots would not hurt too...
doesnt matter what boston does. the heat are just better
Agreed...people need to just start accepting it. I know its hard but it'll make life so much easier if you just admit to yourself that the window has now closed on this team to win a championship and rebuilding needs to start.
Don't start talking about Shaq. At this point, he won't play more then 10 minutes IF he plays in game 3 and we all know he's going to be super out of shape so really, he'll be useless on the floor.
The heat at the end of the day are just a better team, their confidence is through the roof and they just have this swagger right now that is screaming that they KNOW they're going to win this series. And they're right.
7:10 left we have just erased a five point deficit to tie the game up at 80. We have Garnett,Baby,Green,Pierce and Delonte West on the floor and have just stopped them twice on defensive.
He brings in Ray Allen and Rondo and the Heat go on a 8-0 run to make it 88-80.
When we have a good rhythm you dont interrupt it to go back to the regular rotations. You let it go and maybe we go up on them then if things start to slip then you sub in to make a adjustment for a mismatch or fatigue. Doc Rivers worst in game substitution coach in the playoffs hands down.
I agree Baby cannot cover Bosh and it was evident since the first quarter dont let it go all game my gosh. Play Jermaine and Green
WAKE UP DOC.
Yep
BENCH MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTSall those 0's and yet a +1 for his time on the court.
Nenad Krstic 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 0
A closer look at the box score shows everything between the 2 teams nearly identical except FTM-APlease we were GIVING THE FOUL because we were getting beat up
C's 17-22
Heat 27-36
Seriously Baby is just undersized JO needs to be in the game I remember us getting killed on the boards and Doc finally brings JO into the game after were down 8 with only minutes left to go7:10 left we have just erased a five point deficit to tie the game up at 80. We have Garnett,Baby,Green,Pierce and Delonte West on the floor and have just stopped them twice on defensive.
He brings in Ray Allen and Rondo and the Heat go on a 8-0 run to make it 88-80.
When we have a good rhythm you dont interrupt it to go back to the regular rotations. You let it go and maybe we go up on them then if things start to slip then you sub in to make a adjustment for a mismatch or fatigue. Doc Rivers worst in game substitution coach in the playoffs hands down.
I agree Baby cannot cover Bosh and it was evident since the first quarter dont let it go all game my gosh. Play Jermaine and Green
WAKE UP DOC.
Yep
A closer look at the box score shows everything between the 2 teams nearly identical except FTM-APlease we were GIVING THE FOUL because we were getting beat up
C's 17-22
Heat 27-36
Buck Foston :-*