I am scared. I will just watch the replay at NBA Premium if the Celts win ;D.
Can't risk another heart attack :o.
Ed Malloy, Dan Crawford, and Jason Phillips (who?!)...Ed Malloy was the one who tossed Paul Pierce during last year's semi finals vs the Heat.
As unlikely as it may seem, the Celtics can actually beat the Heat, and do so in pretty easy and impressive fashion if they just play their game the way we all know they can.
Ed Malloy, Dan Crawford, and Jason Phillips (who?!)...Ed Malloy was the one who tossed Paul Pierce during last year's semi finals vs the Heat.
Ed Malloy, Dan Crawford, and Jason Phillips (who?!)...Ed Malloy was the one who tossed Paul Pierce during last year's semi finals vs the Heat.
I still have no idea what he was thinking, I watched that play last week, between Wade instigating that and doing the dirty takedown on Rondo in game 3 there is not anyone I hate more than DWade on the Heat.
I told Wade I will **** his mom like how my man D. West did his mans. Thats why I got ejected
they wearing their alternates. Im wearing my alternate!!!!!! ;DI think they're bad luck
Doc needs to stay big. Let KG play PF and pound Battier in the post.Battier would be on Hollins or Stiemsma if Boston goes big.
I'd like to see something going at the basket, Pierce or Rondo
Ray Allen drawed 2 fouls off an offensive rebound?
Thats good to see
The Heat defense is pretty impressive.
This is the brand of offense that will get us absolutely curbstomped in this series.
Lebron always walks.Fixed it for you.
What the heck is Stiemsma doing on Battier? Makes no sense.
What the heck is Stiemsma doing on Battier? Makes no sense.the plan there looked like to sag off of battier
Lebron always walks.Fixed it for you.
What the heck is Stiemsma doing on Battier? Makes no sense.the plan there looked like to sag off of battier
it worked until heat got the rebount and 2nd chance opportunity.
so much room for rondo to dominate, and yet he's taking the quiet, back door approach...3 terrible passes in 1st qtr
I smell a blowout .... did they even practice?
I smell a blowout .... did they even practice?(http://blogs.thepoconos.com/pop-rox/files/2012/05/allen-iverson.jpg)
I dont know where we are going to get offense from, the only guy that can get to the basket at their own will is Rondo but he rarely does it. Pierce would be that guy but not how he is hobbled and with James guarding him.rondo just tried but did his trick shot
Rondo ONCE AGAIN with the circus layups, just try to take the contact instead of a shot that has no chance of going in.i think he was fouled.
RONDO TRIPPLE DUBS WATCH
0 points, 2 Assists, 3 Rebounds
Miami plays mildly okay, we play like excrement. The result is a 10 point lead.
This is ugly.
Nobody can make a shot and they look confused on offense
Pierce is the only guy on the entire team who can create his own shot. With him not at 100% this series is going to get ugly real quick. We aren't playing a garbage Philly team anymore
Miami plays mildly okay, we play like excrement. The result is a 10 point lead.
the way we played, we could have been down 21
I was thinking the same thing. C's didn't do much right on offense. 11 points is pretty patheticMiami plays mildly okay, we play like excrement. The result is a 10 point lead.
the way we played, we could have been down 21
but he's not allowing the refs to call it he's avoiding the contact. its like he's scared to get blocked always does it against LA flips those rushed acrobatic shots up with no chance of going in.Rondo ONCE AGAIN with the circus layups, just try to take the contact instead of a shot that has no chance of going in.i think he was fouled.
Sorry to be positive here, but I think the C's can make a go of this game. Obviously can't lose the 2nd quarter, but I think they are in this game despite the score.
Miami plays mildly okay, we play like excrement. The result is a 10 point lead.
the way we played, we could have been down 21
Miami plays mildly okay, we play like excrement. The result is a 10 point lead.
the way we played, we could have been down 21
Garnett guarding miller is an absolute jokeWhat a waste
We can totally do this. Come on guys, play like you want it.
Ray 2-4 from the line and they keep leaving mike miller wide open. This is going to be horrendously ugly.
I'm so sick of the refs favoring Wade on every call.
We can totally do this. Come on guys, play like you want it.
You are speaking to the refs?
doc gets 2 T's...then we play better and win..? New coach.."hey you, the shaved head kid..who are you?" Me..Sasha....well you go \in and show us what you got there kid...!
Why does this team give up so many offensive rebounds?
Garnett guarding miller is an absolute jokeWhat a waste
Why does this team give up so many offensive rebounds?because the coach says so..he was quoted as saying in our local paper th herald..." i don't want them wasting time on offensive rebounding...get back on D..!" he said it....so they know...rebound = benched.......!
what i dont get is how did miller get that 2nd rebound? it was in the viscinity of celtic playersbecause Hollins was the player in the vicinity >:(
what i dont get is how did miller get that 2nd rebound? it was in the viscinity of celtic players
oh man what an awful call on Ray, and then a worse T....what now you can't turn away from the ref without getting a T? This is stupid. So any time you play tough d on DWade you get a foul now?
i can't believe this. and I don't complain about the refs.
sheesh
Hollins should not be on the court
we keep saying it it will get thru...!!!Garnett guarding miller is an absolute jokeWhat a waste
WHere's Sasha, Doc?
So any time you play tough d on DWade you get a foul now?Missed the 05 (Dallas/MIA) finals?
Stop blaming the refs you jokers... We are flat out getting owned right now. Aside from MVP Kevin Garnett our guys are horrible right now
Stop blaming the refs you jokers... We are flat out getting owned right now. Aside from MVP Kevin Garnett our guys are horrible right now
I wasn't expecting a win tonight (actually expected a Heat blowout) but I'm so hoping for some sign of life in this game. Figure game 2 is the best chance to steal one from Miamiand there we go, a little life from Dooling (and KG bringing tonight)
All I hear is "Nice pass from Rondo... Garnett can't finish it"... :(
will somebody smack Miller up rough him up maybe hell break a boneHe does hobble around like an 80 year old man...
Very small with Rondo, Dooling and Ray.why? they'll each grab more rebounds than Hollins will
I'd rather see more size at SG and SF when playing a small-ball lineup. Get some more rebounding in there.
Danny Crawford can blow me.
miller is just like novak...ny...worthless if you stay near them..! Dooling making me proud.....
Wade-the-winer...= always that way..whiner-wade.....used to be automatic foul or points.....that is how they win....So any time you play tough d on DWade you get a foul now?Missed the 05 (Dallas/MIA) finals?
All I hear is "Nice pass from Rondo... Garnett can't finish it"... :(
Interesting since KG is shooting 6-8 so far...
Does anybody in the entire NBA carry the ball more than Dwyane Wade does? My goodness.Le Bron, Crown Prince of the Crabwalk?
Good spurt. Now please guard mike miller who is moving at half of ray's speed.
Love it.
Would like for Ray to have finished, but KG is money tonight and KEEYON comes through with a nice 3.
A little D here and the C's are very much in this.
Love it.
Would like for Ray to have finished, but KG is money tonight and KEEYON comes through with a nice 3.
A little D here and the C's are very much in this.
Not dead yet.give the refs a few minutes to screw us.
THAT IS BS, HE JUMPED INTO PIETRUS.
whos that coach and why was doc arguing with him
about KGs foul?
Unbelievable. And, listening to these announcers, it is clear that the Heat are the best team in the history of the NBA. This is sickening.
Drain these, Ray.
Techs are a little sketch but I'm not blaming the refs for shooting 20%
I rarely complain about the refs, and am usually the annoying guy telling everyone that poor play, rather than bad officiating, is the reason we lose.
However, tonight is crazy. The techs on Ray, KG, and Doc have all been ridiculous, especially for a Conference Finals game. They're guaranteeing that the Heat have the early advantage.
Come on Eddie? Hyper sensitive much?he prefers to be call Edward. Big Twilight Fan apparently
Gotta make a layup.
WTH?? That is not a foul. I'm hoping SVG goes off soon.
Pierce!!!
So, the big question: are the refs going to review that basket, or will they conveniently decline to do so?
I think the entire nation is rooting against Miami, especially now.not the case. all the bandwagon fans Stern's promotions have attracted (i.e. Come watch players like Wade and Lebron that are so good they never commit a foul or a turnover) are eating this up because the promo machine is pushing the Heat as the greatest thing since sliced bread.
So, the big question: are the refs going to review that basket, or will they conveniently decline to do so?
not until the refs leave the floor. Doc should force the issue and it'll be tied at halftimeSo, the big question: are the refs going to review that basket, or will they conveniently decline to do so?
Too late. Screwed again
Tweet from Tanguay says that Heat opponents have 26 techs called against them in the playoffs, while the Heat have 6.
Do they really need the help???
Tie game if they remove that shot clock violation basket.
I think the entire nation is rooting against Miami, especially now.not the case. all the bandwagon fans Stern's promotions have attracted (i.e. Come watch players like Wade and Lebron that are so good they never commit a foul or a turnover) are eating this up because the promo machine is pushing the Heat as the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I missed one of the 3 techs. I know KG and Docs, what was the other one?
I missed one of the 3 techs. I know KG and Docs, what was the other one?
Tie game if they remove that shot clock violation basket.
Haha yeah that's not going to happen...more likely Rondo gets another technical
So, the big question: are the refs going to review that basket, or will they conveniently decline to do so?
Breaking News Doc Rivers ejected after telling his team "We got this". Miami also given 4 points for the ejection.
Breaking News Doc Rivers ejected after telling his team "We got this". Miami also given 4 points for the ejection.lol
Breaking News Doc Rivers ejected after telling his team "We got this". Miami also given 4 points for the ejection.
Paul Flannery@PflannsTie game, then. All the better.
They took away the Anthony put-back. 46-46.
Anybody else yell at the TV after the refs gave the Celtics techs?
tie game.
good stuff.
Anybody else yell at the TV after the refs gave the Celtics techs?
imagine if we didnt have the techs, and a couple bad passes...
this would be ours right now.
imagine if we didnt have the techs, and a couple bad passes...
this would be ours right now.
At this point, glad to be back in the contest. Point now is, hwoever, not to say, "whew, we got back in it" but to say, "we can take this." More KG & Steamer. Use our height advantagesdidn't i say kg and steamer earlier...? see, doc looks for my posts..now to get sasha in..!
for sure.imagine if we didnt have the techs, and a couple bad passes...
this would be ours right now.
Nothing is 'ours' at halftime. Too much game left to play and too much time for the refs to interfere
sometimes i yell so loud the neighbors take a time out...LOL...Anybody else yell at the TV after the refs gave the Celtics techs?
Yes.
it really is kinda debatable whether thats a shot clock violation or not to be honest.they have HD cameras and they can zoom in to the finger tips with multiple angles, thats why they reviewed at halftime, to get a close look.
if youre playing by the NFL rules, theres no disputable evidence there to prove his other fingers are on the ball
At this point, glad to be back in the contest. Point now is, hwoever, not to say, "whew, we got back in it" but to say, "we can take this." More KG & Steamer. Use our height advantagesdidn't i say kg and steamer earlier...? see, doc looks for my posts..now to get sasha in..!
On the NBA.com page 1st half highlights:
LeBron finds Wade | LeBron's steal and slam | Chalmers-to-LeBron alley-oop
...unbelievable.. ::)
it really is kinda debatable whether thats a shot clock violation or not to be honest.they have HD cameras and they can zoom in to the finger tips with multiple angles, thats why they reviewed at halftime, to get a close look.
if youre playing by the NFL rules, theres no disputable evidence there to prove his other fingers are on the ball
On the NBA.com page 1st half highlights:Remember, a dunk is worth more than a jumpshot or layup!
LeBron finds Wade | LeBron's steal and slam | Chalmers-to-LeBron alley-oop
...unbelievable.. ::)
hahaha..I will work on it...it works for me....." Hey TOMMY...." yup..besides it is not a good idea to put your older scorer on the tough D assignment also.....sasha on him or peitrus.....call 1-800-popovich....!!!At this point, glad to be back in the contest. Point now is, hwoever, not to say, "whew, we got back in it" but to say, "we can take this." More KG & Steamer. Use our height advantagesdidn't i say kg and steamer earlier...? see, doc looks for my posts..now to get sasha in..!
Hey man since Doc's reading your posts can you tell him to stop putting Pierce on LeBron? Sasha, Pietrus and even Rondo would do better.
On the NBA.com page 1st half highlights:
LeBron finds Wade | LeBron's steal and slam | Chalmers-to-LeBron alley-oop
...unbelievable.. ::)
I see something like this every time we play the Heat, and I never understand the problem. Nobody wants to watch Rondo kick the ball out to KG for a 20 footer. It's not a highlight.
ive come to the conclusion that stiemsma is 10 times better than the heat's bench bigs.
Shane Battier erasing our transition play.
Two 90 year old guys who can't move are going to beat us
Getting hacked down low on every play in the paint...
Brandon Bass is scared! Sit him down!he should be, the refs think he's a punching bag.
Ray is just not getting it done on either end this half
The refs aren't to blame for our awful defense the past few possessions.no, but they are playing a part on the non-calls when we're on offense
Getting hacked down low on every play in the paint...
Heat defense. Hack and fast break!!!
right now, yes. I'd try Sasha and Daniels too for that matter.Ray is just not getting it done on either end this half
Meh, would you rather watch Pietrus come in for 30 seconds and pick up 2 fouls?
They got hit many times going to the basket and didn't get a single foul call. This is awful.
That's LeBron's first foul in like three games guys! Cherish this moment!i thought it was lebron too but it was miller, lebrons big mouth cant stay cosed.
That's LeBron's first foul in like three games guys! Cherish this moment!i thought it was lebron too but it was miller, lebrons big mouth cant stay cosed.
im convinced this game is being fixed.
Rondo didn't need to give that extra shove. That's the most acceptable of the 4 techs.
That was a foul on Pietrus, BTW. No problem with that call.
That was a foul on Pietrus, BTW. No problem with that call.
they hit our guys on every drive..no call..down the other end...the heat get call after call...no matter what.......this is why 1000000 people won't even watch...it is hard to find anyone to even talk about the nba anymore......they look at you like it is the wwf..now....Thank you. Stern wants to know why people are done with the NBA and viewers go down, look no further at your refs and how they officiate games.
they hit our guys on every drive..no call..down the other end...the heat get call after call...no matter what.......this is why 1000000 people won't even watch...it is hard to find anyone to even talk about the nba anymore......they look at you like it is the wwf..now....Thank you. Stern wants to know why people are done with the NBA and viewers go down, look no further at your refs and how they officiate games.
Watch if the Heat win you won't hear nothing about the refs being horrible in this game.
When the Heat signed Ed Malloy, did it affect their cap number? Did they lose a roster spot?they signed him as a member of the "coaching staff" so that it wouldn't impact either ;)
they hit our guys on every drive..no call..down the other end...the heat get call after call...no matter what.......this is why 1000000 people won't even watch...it is hard to find anyone to even talk about the nba anymore......they look at you like it is the wwf..now....Thank you. Stern wants to know why people are done with the NBA and viewers go down, look no further at your refs and how they officiate games.
Watch if the Heat win you won't hear nothing about the refs being horrible in this game.
I wish you were right, but you made that up. Ratings for the NBA, after a lockout no less, are up
I don't see much chance of us winning this game, though they've fought admirably.
The Heat are the better team.
-Jamman
another quarter in the offensive toilet.
on the few occasions where the C's were able to make a drive, refs allowed Cheatles to mug them on the way to the hoop
This Heat team is very difficult to come back on. Need some 3-point shooting.
The Heat are the better team.
People need to stop assuming that just because a Celtic drives, it means there needs to be free throws. Sometimes it's good heat defense, sometimes it's bad shots, sometimes it's just not being able to finish a dunk or layup.
It's been all of the above tonight.
If Pierce yells when he drives, it's his little trick to put the pressure on the refs to blow the whistle...lately though, they haven't been falling for it.
I don't see much chance of us winning this game, though they've fought admirably.
The Heat are the better team.
-Jamman
Our guys would be much more confident going to the hoop if they got calls too, and it didnt lead to a hail mary cherry pick 2 points for the scums of the nba.
This Heat team is very difficult to come back on. Need some 3-point shooting.
Need stops
which is part of my point. the other point is that there were far too offensive sets that looked like they were marginally coordinatedanother quarter in the offensive toilet.
on the few occasions where the C's were able to make a drive, refs allowed Cheatles to mug them on the way to the hoop
it's hard to score when the other team is allowed to hack you every time you go to the basket
People need to stop assuming that just because a Celtic drives, it means there needs to be free throws. Sometimes it's good heat defense, sometimes it's bad shots, sometimes it's just not being able to finish a dunk or layup.Just as people need to quit assuming - including the criminals working this game - that every Heat play at the rim is clean.
It's been all of the above tonight.
If Pierce yells when he drives, it's his little trick to put the pressure on the refs to blow the whistle...lately though, they haven't been falling for it.
So I realized how the refs make the box score look respectable when it comes to fouls and what not. The Heat bench take up all the fouls, usually ending up in foul trouble. The stars get maybe one or so.. The fouls at the moment are both at 15 with LeBron and Wade making up two.. the rest are on Miller, Anthony, and Turiaf with 10. They couldn't fool me!
(Sorry, I was wondering how in the heck they tried to make this look even in the box score)
The Heat are the better team.
Uhh...nope. the refs are really hard to beat.
I'm pretty sure they were -- in their own way ;)So I realized how the refs make the box score look respectable when it comes to fouls and what not. The Heat bench take up all the fouls, usually ending up in foul trouble. The stars get maybe one or so.. The fouls at the moment are both at 15 with LeBron and Wade making up two.. the rest are on Miller, Anthony, and Turiaf with 10. They couldn't fool me!
(Sorry, I was wondering how in the heck they tried to make this look even in the box score)
Wade and Lebron have less fouls then KG combined. Must be nice to be them. I don't ever want to hear them complain to the refs ever. They should be on their knees thanking them.
Thank you Coach Spo went and started complaining about the refs and i never laughed so hard. That should never come out of his mouth pertaining to the Heat.So I realized how the refs make the box score look respectable when it comes to fouls and what not. The Heat bench take up all the fouls, usually ending up in foul trouble. The stars get maybe one or so.. The fouls at the moment are both at 15 with LeBron and Wade making up two.. the rest are on Miller, Anthony, and Turiaf with 10. They couldn't fool me!
(Sorry, I was wondering how in the heck they tried to make this look even in the box score)
Wade and Lebron have less fouls then KG combined. Must be nice to be them. I don't ever want to hear them complain to the refs ever. They should be on their knees thanking them.
The Celtics don't deserve to win this game with the defense they're playing.
Ray and Bass have been worthless
It's not happening tonight. The Heat don't give up 10 point leads at home, and even if the possibility is still there, the Celtics aren't a good enough offensive team to come back anyway.
And just when I finish that paragraph it goes from 10 to 15. Over.
Ray and Bass have been worthless
And this is why celts can't win. Not enough players. It is simple. Bass really does suck in the playoffs and hopefully is sent packing for the rebuild. I know, bass had on good game.
as PF off the bench, he's a good player. as the starting PF, he needs to produce a lot more than he has been in the playoffs. He's definitely hurt his contract expectations after these playoffs.Ray and Bass have been worthless
And this is why celts can't win. Not enough players. It is simple. Bass really does suck in the playoffs and hopefully is sent packing for the rebuild. I know, bass had on good game.
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
blech.
fast forward to game 2.
Miami's role players have played very well which is the difference in the game
Lebron body checks Pietrus (clean), Pietrus doesn't foul, Lebron shoots and misses, the ref waits to see if LBJ made the shot or not, then calls a late foul when he sees the miss
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
I said the refs will control who wins ...the Celtics are not being allowed to to defend and the HEAT get every touch fouls.....shades of the days of MJ and the Bulls.very much a Bulls-like preferential treatment in this game.
Plenty of time. Keep playing hard.
People need to stop assuming that just because a Celtic drives, it means there needs to be free throws. Sometimes it's good heat defense, sometimes it's bad shots, sometimes it's just not being able to finish a dunk or layup.
It's been all of the above tonight.
If Pierce yells when he drives, it's his little trick to put the pressure on the refs to blow the whistle...lately though, they haven't been falling for it.
Plenty of time. Keep playing hard.only if the C's basically shut them down and C's start making shots. I just don't see that happening unfortunately
They should be allowed to call a technical every time Wade yells and kicks his legs...and note how I said "should be allowed" because no way it would get called ever.
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
I don't see one jersey... Any real fan would wear a jersey to the game and save the shirt for any other day.
rondo is awesome.
Just asked a Heat fan to name 5 players on the Heat roster, they responded with "Lebron, Wade, Bat-something, Mac Miller, T-rex." Close enough.
Just asked a Heat fan to name 5 players on the Heat roster, they responded with "Lebron, Wade, Bat-something, Mac Miller, T-rex." Close enough.
the Heat have fans?? I thought that was CGI put in by david stern and the NBA on tv
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
I don't see one jersey... Any real fan would wear a jersey to the game and save the shirt for any other day.
speaking of fair weather fans
Down 15 with 6 minutes to go ... very bad place.
If we had rebounded better and kept Miami's detritus (Miller, Turiaf, Jones, Battier) from scoring so much...and not gotten bogus T's and gotten some calls when driving to the hoop and missed free throws, etc..
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
I don't see one jersey... Any real fan would wear a jersey to the game and save the shirt for any other day.
speaking of fair weather fans
Meaning?
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
I don't see one jersey... Any real fan would wear a jersey to the game and save the shirt for any other day.
speaking of fair weather fans
Meaning?
How come Breen doesn't cream when KG gets a tough and-1?
I'll just chuck this up as a loss. I really didn't expect for them to win game 1 anyway before it started and the way the refs were going about it in the beginning I knew it would happen even more. Just regroup and try to win game 2.
Lebron is trying to bait Garnett
The heat are the better team. Accept it.
Every time they show that Miami crowd I feel sick.
I don't see one jersey... Any real fan would wear a jersey to the game and save the shirt for any other day.
speaking of fair weather fans
Meaning?
Heat fans. I remember seeing all those yellow seats for years.
Sadly, this is a huge mismatch. Stephen A. Smith is correct.
Alright bring in Quis to dislocate Wade's elbow.Nothing would make me happier :)
Sadly, this is a huge mismatch. Stephen A. Smith is correct.
This series has a long way to go...would you have rather seen the Celtics blow it up?
Why do the heat even guard Ray Allen?
Just let Ray Allen shoot open shots, hes one of the worst shooters in the league.
I love how LeChoke plays football on the basketball court and all the bs calls... how can anyone watch this and not want to puke is beyond my knowledge.
Even more lovable is their "fans" chanting "let's go cheat!"
Go Celtics! Never surrender but watch out the bounty cheaters!
in the playoffs, it's fitting (unfortunately)Why do the heat even guard Ray Allen?
Just let Ray Allen shoot open shots, hes one of the worst shooters in the league.
Wait what? I'm pretty upset too but you should slap yourself for saying that.
All the "fans" left.. Their team is winning and they leave. Who doesn't stay til the end?!
Sadly, this is a huge mismatch. Stephen A. Smith is correct.
those missed FT also killed us tonightin addition to the techs for the Heat and the number of non-calls when the C's drove the paint.
Starters
C - Garnett
PF - Pierce
SF - Pavlovic
SG - Ray
PG - Rondo
Bench
G - Dooling
SG/SF - Pietrus
PF - Bass (Haslem)
C - Stiemsma
That is what I want to see.
Sadly, this is a huge mismatch. Stephen A. Smith is correct.
With a half-strength Pierce, 1/8th strength Allen, 2/3 of Stiemsma, no Bradley, such a loss of big man depth that Ryan Hollins is playing rotation minutes... yes.
I hope David Stern enjoyed Heat "fans" flooding out the arena with three minutes still to play. Really nice scene.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
My guess is that he will seriously consider retirement.
it does suck but I can understand it when some fans are taking a train and need to catch one out. When it's a difference between catching an hour long train ride at 10:35 or at 12:05 (after a subway ride to the train station AND another half-hour drive after getting to the destination station to boot) I can understand. When I've driven in, I stay the full game.All the "fans" left.. Their team is winning and they leave. Who doesn't stay til the end?!
As a Celts season ticket holder, to be honest, many Celtics fans do the same thing. I have never left a game early, but lots do. It sucks, but it is the truth.
Sadly, this is a huge mismatch. Stephen A. Smith is correct.
With a half-strength Pierce, 1/8th strength Allen, 2/3 of Stiemsma, no Bradley, such a loss of big man depth that Ryan Hollins is playing rotation minutes... yes.
i'm guessing his joining the heat or chicagoRay Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
My guess is that he will seriously consider retirement.
I think there may be a stronger possibility of that if they get badly beaten in this series. If they hang in there, I could see KG coming back for 2 years possibly. I'm pretty sure Ray's gone.Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
My guess is that he will seriously consider retirement.
so will KG and Paul imo
Sadly, this is a huge mismatch. Stephen A. Smith is correct.
With a half-strength Pierce, 1/8th strength Allen, 2/3 of Stiemsma, no Bradley, such a loss of big man depth that Ryan Hollins is playing rotation minutes... yes.
Absolutely. That is the only reason, but I think you have to be realistic as to what this team can accomplish given what it has to work with. It is sad. They could have made a run if healthy.
it does suck but I can understand it when some fans are taking a train and need to catch one out. When it's a difference between catching an hour long train ride at 10:35 or at 12:05 (after a subway ride to the train station AND another half-hour drive after getting to the destination station to boot) I can understand. When I've driven in, I stay the full game.All the "fans" left.. Their team is winning and they leave. Who doesn't stay til the end?!
As a Celts season ticket holder, to be honest, many Celtics fans do the same thing. I have never left a game early, but lots do. It sucks, but it is the truth.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
it does suck but I can understand it when some fans are taking a train and need to catch one out. When it's a difference between catching an hour long train ride at 10:35 or at 12:05 (after a subway ride to the train station AND another half-hour drive after getting to the destination station to boot) I can understand. When I've driven in, I stay the full game.All the "fans" left.. Their team is winning and they leave. Who doesn't stay til the end?!
As a Celts season ticket holder, to be honest, many Celtics fans do the same thing. I have never left a game early, but lots do. It sucks, but it is the truth.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
Ray Allen is a great player !!
are you'all so blind that you cannot understand how badly he is hurt right now.
have you ever had bone spurs ?? try sticking a couple of steak knives in your foot and ankle and then go play basketball.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
Ray Allen is a great player !!
are you'all so blind that you cannot understand how badly he is hurt right now.
have you ever had bone spurs ?? try sticking a couple of steak knives in your foot and ankle and then go play basketball.
KG ..can NOT win this game/series by himself.
Again, other than KG ...seems we have no one we can count on to hit a shot in an important game.
Dismal showing and embarrassing .
This could be a 4 and out deal for the C's
Until the words "the Boston Celtics have been eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals" I will continue to believe that our team, our bench, and our coach is better than theirs and they require aid from the officials to win a team game. If I wanted to watch three stars win a game, I'd watch 3v3 basketball. The Boston Celtics are the better basketball TEAM, they just don't have stars that can carry them past the Miami cHeat. In my mind, give us the health we had in 08 and we'd be up now. I don't care what anyone says, we're the better team.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
Ray Allen is a great player !!
are you'all so blind that you cannot understand how badly he is hurt right now.
have you ever had bone spurs ?? try sticking a couple of steak knives in your foot and ankle and then go play basketball.
TP. He can't elevate and that leads to bad shots. Quit putting the blame on him when he is injured and trying his best out there. This is a team loss and nobody should be shouldering the blame. You win as a team and lose as a team.
Round of applause for my man KG. I don't know what we would've done without this man in this playoffs. He looked mad and angry on the bench and he has every right to be. He wouldn't even look at Pierce. This team needs to wake up. Everybody else might as well sit at home and only bring KG to games because only him showed up.Agreed it was sad seeing him have to take on Wade/James etc and try and cool them down because they were abusing their men repeatedly
Thank you, KG.
Ray Allen will be lucky to get 3 million a year after these playoffs.
Ray Allen is a great player !!
are you'all so blind that you cannot understand how badly he is hurt right now.
have you ever had bone spurs ?? try sticking a couple of steak knives in your foot and ankle and then go play basketball.
TP. He can't elevate and that leads to bad shots. Quit putting the blame on him when he is injured and trying his best out there. This is a team loss and nobody should be shouldering the blame. You win as a team and lose as a team.
so would you pay 3m for an injured player?
i simply do not understand why we can't run an offense with some motion - ball and players. we run the high ball screen, dribble around, make a couple of passes out at the 3 pt. line, then end up with some one-on-one 15' fadeaway, which is one of the lowest percentage plays in basketball.
how can we not have a more diverse offense ?
i know we are hurting, Ray Ray especially - but at aa minimum, run the flex or something to get people moving !!
Man do i miss Bradley. He would of isolated Wade all by himself without needing to double team himDid you see how awful Hollins was when he was out there earlier?
Why not put out Hollins out there ?? Why is doc catering to matchup vs what the heat put out there vs the other way around.
Heats lineup is too small out there now