Honorable Mention
Brandon Bass vs Shane Battier
Bass has a strength advantage and should also be quick enough to stay with Battier when he goes out beyond the 3 point line. Bass needs to use that strength advantage to get his shot off and he has to hit them. He also must be more aggressive in going after rebounds. He had just 2 rebounds in game 1 and was out rebounded by both point guards. That shouldn't be.
Honorable Mention
Brandon Bass vs Shane Battier
Bass has a strength advantage and should also be quick enough to stay with Battier when he goes out beyond the 3 point line. Bass needs to use that strength advantage to get his shot off and he has to hit them. He also must be more aggressive in going after rebounds. He had just 2 rebounds in game 1 and was out rebounded by both point guards. That shouldn't be.
I don't think it's a question of Bass' quickness in staying with Battier as much as it his overall comfort level defending and rebounding from the perimeter. By that I mean, man-to-man defense (easy enough since Battier is a spot up shooter) + supplying effective team defense (?) + rebounding from different spots on the floor where he has to cover more ground to get to the ball (?). Understanding the positional requirements of him in each area.
Very worried about this Bass vs Battier matchup.
I'd rather see Doc matchup against this small-ball Miami lineup instead of trying to force the size mismatch because I am not convinced that will play out in Boston's favour.
Honorable Mention
Brandon Bass vs Shane Battier
Bass has a strength advantage and should also be quick enough to stay with Battier when he goes out beyond the 3 point line. Bass needs to use that strength advantage to get his shot off and he has to hit them. He also must be more aggressive in going after rebounds. He had just 2 rebounds in game 1 and was out rebounded by both point guards. That shouldn't be.
I don't think it's a question of Bass' quickness in staying with Battier as much as it his overall comfort level defending and rebounding from the perimeter. By that I mean, man-to-man defense (easy enough since Battier is a spot up shooter) + supplying effective team defense (?) + rebounding from different spots on the floor where he has to cover more ground to get to the ball (?). Understanding the positional requirements of him in each area.
Very worried about this Bass vs Battier matchup.
I'd rather see Doc matchup against this small-ball Miami lineup instead of trying to force the size mismatch because I am not convinced that will play out in Boston's favour.
Does putting Micheal Pietrus on Shane Battier make sense here? I think we need Bass to get a double double (Rebounds and points) and have him take charges against a driving force (James or Wade) while Pierce or Ray Allen rotates out on Battier on the perimeter to pick off dish outs. So I would keep Bass around the semi-circle and have him draw charges to keep KG and Rondo out of foul trouble. This is what I look for tonight.
The biggest determination of whether we win this game tonight is the 2nd X-Factor: Officiating.
No question in my mind.....
Will they let the TEAMS play this game or will they impede on the game we want to play and thwart everything we try to do again like in Game 1?
I want to see a Heat player get clotheslined like it is 1984.
MAKE THE HEAT JUMP SHOOTERS. NO LAYUPS.
As strong as James is, slapping the backboard on the Rondo attempt could have been the difference.
Every time Miami struggles, they're bailed out and allowed to shoot FTs instead of make shots.
Every time Miami struggles, they're bailed out and allowed to shoot FTs instead of make shots.
7-0 on fouls. Stiemsma sucks. I am sorry, but he does
Anyone see that moving screen on James!!!!
Anyone see that moving screen on James!!!!
Anyone see that moving screen on James!!!!
What is up with Lebron's moving screen?
4. Looks like we're gonna have to play 5v8 again
I hope Greg makes a foul count if you know what I mean, if they got it in for you, then make it count.
I hope Greg makes a foul count if you know what I mean, if they got it in for you, then make it count.
I hope white trash miller's body gives out on him soon enough so I don't have to see him in the league anymore, he is hanging on by a thread. Speaking of Wade's flopping when I saw the replay of the Stiemsma foul of Wade on the offensive rebound I noticed that once the ball was tipped away Wade just threw his arms in the air and body to the ground to get the call, but in real time it's impossible for the refs to notice as he is so good at it.
Miami 6-22 from the field, yet they are in the game.
Miami 6-22 from the field, yet they are in the game.
Miami 6-22 from the field, yet they are in the game.Agree. Should be a wider margin.
Observations:
1. Rondo is looking sharp
2. C's as a whole are looking pretty good right now
3. The Heat flop like crazy, especially Wade. It's actually gotten to the point where I can't enjoy watching a game with Wade playing in, because all I see is his flopping constantly. Wade is literally ruining the game for me.
4. Looks like we're gonna have to play 5v8 again
Yes! A foul on Lebron!! It reminds me of Rocky IV when Rocky cuts the Russian "He's a human Rock! Chop him down!"they called it on haslem i believe....
Yes! A foul on Lebron!! It reminds me of Rocky IV when Rocky cuts the Russian "He's a human Rock! Chop him down!"
Yes! A foul on Lebron!! It reminds me of Rocky IV when Rocky cuts the Russian "He's a human Rock! Chop him down!"
Rondo for 48 tonight? Great start. Proud of the guys. Worried what will happen when Hollins has to play.
Yes! A foul on Lebron!! It reminds me of Rocky IV when Rocky cuts the Russian "He's a human Rock! Chop him down!"they called it on haslem i believe....
of course ::)
I love defensive adjustments Doc made for this game. KG doesn't guard Battier like last game, they double and trap Wade every time. C's looking great so far
The only reason they're in this game is because of the threes... dang it.
team has got to get back and gang rebound. last 2 miami plays C's guards were not helping and Miami had a clear shot at the rebound
team has got to get back and gang rebound. last 2 miami plays C's guards were not helping and Miami had a clear shot at the rebound
thats ray allen right there. not being able to move at all...he just stands there and watches.
didn't want to start picking on Ray already but yeah, he's the one I noticed most of all :(team has got to get back and gang rebound. last 2 miami plays C's guards were not helping and Miami had a clear shot at the rebound
thats ray allen right there. not being able to move at all...he just stands there and watches.
Rondo!!! Eat that Miami!!
Really bad shot by pierce
Pierce needs to stop going for the home run, this isn't the regular season.
I hate Ryan Hollins. Worst player in the nba.
We need to secure those rebounds..
I hate Ryan Hollins. Worst player in the nba.He'd be a star in Charlotte. ;)
The Heat have dodged a huge bullet with all these lucky 3's after offensive rebounds, we should be up 18.
A clear path? Are you kidding me?refs have to help Miami close this gap. didn't you get the NBA's memo about officiating the game tonight ;)
I hate Ryan Hollins. Worst player in the nba.
He truly is atrocious. Clearly had an easy rebound which he screwed up, then he couldn't even get an easy shot in.
He sucks.
-Jamman
Rondo makes these FTs and he'll have 20/7/4 already.
They're killing us with those 3's. Hope we do better on them second half
They're killing us with those 3's. Hope we do better on them second half
I hate Ryan Hollins. Worst player in the nba.
He truly is atrocious. Clearly had an easy rebound which he screwed up, then he couldn't even get an easy shot in.
He sucks.
-Jamman
the difference between Hollins and Steimsma has been very apparent this game. Steimsma was grabbing rebounds, scored and playing decent D. Hollins, none of the above.
the difference between Hollins and Steimsma has been very apparent this game. Steimsma was grabbing rebounds, scored and playing decent D. Hollins, none of the above.
Rondo is the man.and yet there'll be a resumption of the 'trade Rondo' threads after the game :(
What is it with this teams inability to make layups?
And if the Cs defended the 3 better in this half, this would be a blowout right now.
But then again, if this was a blowout, there's a decent chance we would blow the lead anyway.
I hate Ryan Hollins. Worst player in the nba.He'd be a star in Charlotte. ;)
the difference between Hollins and Steimsma has been very apparent this game. Steimsma was grabbing rebounds, scored and playing decent D. Hollins, none of the above.
Which is why I still don't understand how we can give minutes to a guy that Cleveland didn't even want..
the refs call fouls on him for breathing so I take that bonus issue with a grain of salt.the difference between Hollins and Steimsma has been very apparent this game. Steimsma was grabbing rebounds, scored and playing decent D. Hollins, none of the above.
Stiemsma scored on the most open put-back of the night, and almost single-handedly put Miami in the bonus in 3 minutes of play.
at the very least this should to prove to all of us that this team has the ability to win this series, they just need consistencywhen they play like this, with a purpose, there's no way anyone can say the C's can't win.
How was that a foul on Rondo?it's not, but the refs need to make their presence known
Here we go...LeBron and the officials will take it in the 2nd half
KG so far a no show for ushe's the only one manning the boards so I wouldn't say he's a no show.
the refs won't wait that long -- and here's a trip for Lebron now. what a surpriseHere we go...LeBron and the officials will take it in the 2nd half
Lebron is gonna come out and go to the line 3 times in the first 4 minutes of the 3rd.
Don't touch the King.that's my motto ;)
Celts have no chance when its 5v8
Rondo gave Washington the big stare down...was waiting for a T to be called. would have been one on Monday
The three defense is killing us.
stay on attack!
Miami 6-14 from 3. Only reason they are in the game. Someone help Rondo out.
Miami 6-14 from 3. Only reason they are in the game. Someone help Rondo out.
Pretty much it right there....Ray with a good first half though
Refereeing has been horrible.
Keep taking it to the cup. There is no rim protection there.
Very pleased with that First Half. Really the best we could have hoped for, considering you kinda expected a Heat run. 7 points up at half isn't very bad at all. I like where we're at. The Celtics just have to keep executing their game plan, keep being aggressive, but smart. The Celtics aren't being stupid aggressive so far; they are being smart aggressive.I agree with your first second sentence completely.
If we can cut down on those bail out plays for the Heat, where their 3 point shooters knock down those three point shots after they manage to get their hands on the offensive rebound, we'll be doing ourselves a huge favor.
I have loved the refs for the most part. We are getting lots of trips to the line.Refereeing has been horrible.
Keep taking it to the cup. There is no rim protection there.
Honetly, a few bad calls, but horrible?
I have loved the refs for the most part. We are getting lots of trips to the line.Refereeing has been horrible.
Keep taking it to the cup. There is no rim protection there.
Honetly, a few bad calls, but horrible?
Mario Chalmers is a big time (role) player.
score..? is ray playing...sasha..?
I have loved the refs for the most part. We are getting lots of trips to the line.Refereeing has been horrible.
Keep taking it to the cup. There is no rim protection there.
Honetly, a few bad calls, but horrible?
Refs worry me, but celts have taken 15 free throws to the Heat's 14.
score..? is ray playing...sasha..?
google firstrow
hey can anyone give me an update....no tv..
hey can anyone give me an update....no tv..
Steamer- 4 fouls 3 mins.
Refereeing has been horrible.
Keep taking it to the cup. There is no rim protection there.
Honetly, a few bad calls, but horrible?
hey can anyone give me an update....no tv..
Steamer- 4 fouls 3 mins.
And Hollins sucked like usual.
We should honestly consider playing Williams over him.
-Jamman
Refereeing has been horrible.
Keep taking it to the cup. There is no rim protection there.
Honetly, a few bad calls, but horrible?
That call where lebron got free throws when he powerslammed rondo on the floor was an abomination.
they love us now
~half time analysis crew~
I love this version of Rondo. Kid looks like a superstar.
ick... crowd's getting noisy... time to mute the tv again...
Celts defense has been horrendous this period. Clearly not a good sign.
Breen kept stating how perfect Pierce was from the line. He was trying to jinx and he succeeded.
Celts defense has been horrendous this period. Clearly not a good sign.
ick... crowd's getting noisy... time to mute the tv again...
They have a crowd?
Ugh, I keep sensing that slowly but surely Miami's going to complete this comeback.Me too. We are holding on with almost an entire half left.
Usually you can tell if the Heat is on the comeback trail by how giddy Mike Breen sounds. I hate how this third quarter is going, we aren't buckling totally but the Heat are starting to turn the tide.
I don't think it's Breen hating the C's as Breen hyping the team the NBA wants him to hype which is Miami.Breen kept stating how perfect Pierce was from the line. He was trying to jinx and he succeeded.
It worked with Bass last game so he tried it again. I mean it is so blindly obvious over the past 4-5 years that Breen hates the Celtics yet no one ever says anything about it.
I hate seeing Wade heating up.
I wish Ray had taken that one up hard, but heck of a play by Wade.or Ray should have jumped up for a 3 foot jumper and have Wade sale past him
**** Ray Allen why did you think you would finish that?
pierce got hit on that 3Doesn't matter, won't get called.
Why did we stop double teaming Wade? Just make sure to stay on Chalmers since he decided he wanted to be an NBA player today.
**** Ray Allen why did you think you would finish that?
Everybody knew he was gonna get blocked..
We just don't have the legs to hang with Miami for a full 48. No matter how bad Wade and James play for stretches they always come back and hit like 5-6 in a row.
Getting hit on shot attempts with no calls... We are definitely playing the Miami cHeat >:(
We'll likely get crushed in the 4th quarter.
We can never hold on to a lead...The game is 48 minutes long. Everybody knows that. Not holding a lead just means we aren't as good.
The Heat get a call every trip and the Celtics get mugged and nothing.Welcome to the NBA.
Not really its just the old guys are spentWe can never hold on to a lead...The game is 48 minutes long. Everybody knows that. Not holding a lead just means we aren't as good.
Get ready for a blow out fellas.
Get ready for a blow out fellas.
Yup, we're done.
This series is not going to be pretty.
-Jamman
Miami turned it up and the C's are playing scared.not scared, playing dumb
Absolutely no composure.Please. They have he better team. Sometimes there is nothing a coach can do.
And Doc definately needs to be criticized for this game. No ingame adjustments.
I almost wish there wasn't going to be a 4th, cause the Celtics are going to get absolutely crushed.
This game really is a perfect microcosm of this Celtics team.
They can hang with the Heat for a half. But thats about it.
that was without a doubt THE WORST DEFENSE I HAVE EVER SEEN
Get ready for a blow out fellas.
Yup, we're done.
This series is not going to be pretty.
-Jamman
Comments like these aren't constructive, and are borderline baiting / trolling, especially when repeated over and over.
Breen sounds like a Heat fan.
Lol. I'm not seeing a Celtic team that is playing poorly. In fact, I'd go as far as to say this is hands down the best we could possibly play. Rondo is having the greatest shooting game of his entire life. Pierce is playing fantastic. KG is KG... and Ray is actually hitting shots.
Miami is just better. Is what it is. Good run boston.
Lol. I'm not seeing a Celtic team that is playing poorly. In fact, I'd go as far as to say this is hands down the best we could possibly play. Rondo is having the greatest shooting game of his entire life. Pierce is playing fantastic. KG is KG... and Ray is actually hitting shots.
Miami is just better. Is what it is. Good run boston.
Game over.. once they were allowed to hit us again, they took over.
Pierce is shooting us out of contention. Why on earth arent they getting KG involved? He's got a clear post up advantage (think: Dirk '11 finals). yeh-KG. More, please!
Breen sounds like a Heat fan.
Lol. I'm not seeing a Celtic team that is playing poorly. In fact, I'd go as far as to say this is hands down the best we could possibly play. Rondo is having the greatest shooting game of his entire life. Pierce is playing fantastic. KG is KG... and Ray is actually hitting shots.PP isn't playing fantastic. he's been sloppy with the ball and too much ineffective iso. I do agree that the C's are playing a pretty solid game (except for most of that quarter)
Miami is just better. Is what it is. Good run boston.
Just a 6 point lead? This is nothing, guys. We can win still win this game. We are within striking distance despite an awesome 3rd quarter from the Heat. Let's go, let's go, let's go!!
Get ready for a blow out fellas.
Yup, we're done.
This series is not going to be pretty.
-Jamman
Comments like these aren't constructive, and are borderline baiting / trolling, especially when repeated over and over.
It's hard to be constructive when you see right in front of your eyes that the team you're rooting for isn't the better team. It's hard to be constructive when it seems like deep down, whether you're the type of fan to admit or not, that the Celtics just don't have the legs, rebounding ability, or bench to hang with the Heat in a 7 game series.
Celtics: 21 fouls
Heat: 12 fouls
I don't think anyone can say that they don't foul as much as any other team does. It's ludicrous.
Absolutely. He has a serious man crush on LJ. Embarrassing as a national announcer.Breen sounds like a Heat fan.
Lol. I'm not seeing a Celtic team that is playing poorly. In fact, I'd go as far as to say this is hands down the best we could possibly play. Rondo is having the greatest shooting game of his entire life. Pierce is playing fantastic. KG is KG... and Ray is actually hitting shots.
Miami is just better. Is what it is. Good run boston.
You are incredible, we are one of the top defensive teams in the league and we basically let Miami score in nearly some way nearly every possession that quarter, our offense is playing better than usual but our defense is not up to par. Miami is not invincible, they just smell blood
Absolutely no composure.Please. They have he better team. Sometimes there is nothing a coach can do.
And Doc definately needs to be criticized for this game. No ingame adjustments.
I almost wish there wasn't going to be a 4th, cause the Celtics are going to get absolutely crushed.
This game really is a perfect microcosm of this Celtics team.
They can hang with the Heat for a half. But thats about it.
Breen sounds like a Heat fan.
We've completely stopped doing everything that got us the lead in the 1st half. No more trapping Wade, Pierce is getting ball on every offensive possession, we've stopped attacking the paint.
I don't get it. I really don't. Still, there's an entire 4th qtr for us to regain our composure and win this game.
Rondo to KG!
rondo nice dyme to kg!!
what, no T on Jones? of course notbut of course it's on KG. gets hit in the face and he's the one that gets the T. brilliant officiating ::)
Any other game, that's a double tech.
So KG walks away after getting hit in the face, Jones chases him down to confront him but of course the tech goes on the Celtic player. Right.
The clear path foul is the stupidest rule in the nba.Huh? You have to have the ball for a clear path. That means you are on offense.
How can you get two shots AND the ball...when you're playing defense.
Clear Path...we're toast
I swear, players don't make these kinds of stupid plays until they come to play for Doc!!Players throughout the league do stupid clear path fouls.
He misses both whew dodged thatball don't lie.
Very disgusted at Doc tonight.Why?
I swear, players don't make these kinds of stupid plays until they come to play for Doc!!
rondo should have attacked...
it's not just that. vet players seem to play smarter before they come to the C's. it's probably just my perception but man it seems clear as day.I swear, players don't make these kinds of stupid plays until they come to play for Doc!!Players throughout the league do stupid clear path fouls.
The clear path foul is the stupidest rule in the nba.Huh? You have to have the ball for a clear path. That means you are on offense.
How can you get two shots AND the ball...when you're playing defense.
LeBron just went over the entire back of Pierce but the refs let it go.Noticed that too, and it was very apparent.
KG is thinking too much he's had a bunch of shots where he's looking to pass with 5ft of space right in front him >:(
Very disgusted at Doc tonight.Why?
What I miss? I was downloading doodlejump.
poor Rondo he is drained.Yeah. Great steal though
What I miss? I was downloading doodlejump.
Rondo is going to collapse from exhaustion after this game is over.He can sleep on the plane.
Rondo is going to collapse from exhaustion after this game is over.
Up 3, I still feel like we're down 6.. This games giving me a heart attack
Pietrus got away with a hold on Battier in that loose ball situation. I'm not complaining.
What I miss? I was downloading doodlejump.I had to scroll though a lot of old posts to give the right person the TP for this!
What I miss? I was downloading doodlejump.I had to scroll though a lot of old posts to give the right person the TP for this!
How long were you waiting to use that?
What I miss? I was downloading doodlejump.I had to scroll though a lot of old posts to give the right person the TP for this!
How long were you waiting to use that?
That would've been huge ray :(
I thought there was a back down rule?
I thought there was a back down rule?
You're not allowed to have your back to the basket for five seconds or more.
I've aged few years tonight.
That is not a playoff foul, you can't tell me if the roles were reversed that Pierce would be going to the line on that call.
I thought there was a back down rule?
You're not allowed to have your back to the basket for five seconds or more.
I thought it was the Barkley rule.
the Patrick Ewing rule !
I thought there was a back down rule?
You're not allowed to have your back to the basket for five seconds or more.
the Patrick Ewing rule !
Unless your Lebron?
not a good game by Pie -- a number of bad/dumb plays tonightwell, that was a good one
not a good game by Pie -- a number of bad/dumb plays tonight
Pierce time... Rondo time!!
really? that's what we come up with out of a TO????
That was all on rondo! Did not even attempt to stay in front of wade.
Ray's arm held down on the rebound ridiculous.
my gawd. thank u doc. Ray blowin it
Garnett has missed so many makeable shots tonight, that last one was killer and might have been enough to hold the advantage going into the final minute.
Of Course Pierce fouls out!let's see if Rondo can pull this one out like the last time PP fouled out
Rondo can't stay in front of wade any better than ray.
Rondo can't stay in front of wade any better than ray.Rondo has been playing the entire game, give him a break.
Rondo can't stay in front of wade any better than ray.
I wouldn't have wasted our last timeout there.but Doc would and did
I wouldn't have wasted our last timeout there.+
James walked ::)
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Overtime...I should be happy about this, right?
U knew Lebron would choke.He is trying too hard. Make the simple plays.
Ugh, overtime.my thoughts exactly this sucks, Rondo MUST take over......
I always cringe when this team plays overtime games. Especially against this Heat team.
I don't know how much they have left.
Le-choke
on Haslem? hasn't he fouled out yet?
crap. replay shows a Rondo 2
breen clearly trying to jinx rondoHe better leave Rondo alone. The C's need this win.
How is that possible that they don't have foul trouble.on Haslem? hasn't he fouled out yet?
crap. replay shows a Rondo 2
No one on that team is in foul trouble.
did rondo get hit?
did rondo get hit?
wow...that's a CLEAR FOUL. how do youmissintentionally ignore that?
Refs stink.agreed. 4 point swing on that blown call against Rondo.
This loss is on KG. Period.
This loss is on KG. Period.
Never like blaming the refs; but that was a 4 point swing on the missed call.
Well ill say this, Miami wont win a game in Bostonthey'll take at least one. C's played a great game tonight and still couldn't win. Rondo won't have another game like this. Ray either probably. KG and Bass won't play well enough to make up the difference.
Well ill say this, Miami wont win a game in BostonWhy do you say that? Every game is a new game. Being close tonight doesn't mean anything for next game.
i hope the media goes crazy (they won't) about how 2 TERRIBLE missed calls on wade cost us the game.they won't. they'll sing the praises of the messiah and Wade.
44 points by Rondo. Major props to him.
i hope the media goes crazy (they won't) about how 2 TERRIBLE missed calls on wade cost us the game.they won't. they'll sing the praises of the messiah and Wade.
I watch these games because I love the C's once they are out, I am out. The NBA is a flawed product with suspect officiating.Suspect? That is too light.
Such a shame to let this brilliant Rondo performance go to waste...major props to him.
i hope the media goes crazy (they won't) about how 2 TERRIBLE missed calls on wade cost us the game.they won't. they'll sing the praises of the messiah and Wade.
Stephen A Smith might
Im gonna go cry myself to sleep...No joke :'(
The Celtics: 33 personal fouls. 29 Free Throws attempted.
The Heat: 18 personal fouls. 47 free throws attempted.
How does that look fair? ???
Does this not hurt the integrity of the league? Have we as fans become numb to right wrong and wrong? Is the fix in?
Wade's gonna get his karma watch. It may not be from the C's but he's gonna get his.I hope you are right, he deserves the worst.
I am done with the playoffs this year and it's sad to see one of Rondo's best games gone into a loss. KG disappointed me tonight.
Wade's gonna get his karma watch. It may not be from the C's but he's gonna get his.
I am done with the playoffs this year and it's sad to see one of Rondo's best games gone into a loss. KH disappointed me tonight.
I'm pacing up and down the street I literally have no idea how ro handle thisFind a bar on that street.
Does this not hurt the integrity of the league? Have we as fans become numb to right wrong and wrong? Is the fix in?
Fix isn't in. Refs just tend to be incompetent.
no surprise...the espn crew turns broussard's clearly calling out the terrible missed call into blaming the celtics for poor offensive rebounding and praising rondo. talk about the missed call that turned the game, guys!Noticed that too, no one has the cajones to say what need's to be said.
doc clearly going after the refs (without saying anything to get fined) in the presser...good.
i hope the media goes crazy (they won't) about how 2 TERRIBLE missed calls on wade cost us the game.they won't. they'll sing the praises of the messiah and Wade.
I'm proud of this team. They played their [dang] hearts out. They have nothing to be ashamed of about this loss. Nothing at all.
Huge missed call by the refs late, but I'll also do something rare. I'll give the Heat some credit. They really earned this one tonight. Yes, those missed calls late hurt the Celtics bad, but the Heat fought for this one and earned it.
Sometimes you gotta tip your hat, and this is one of those games. However, the Celtics, to me, look like the more dangerous team. They really and truly do.