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Title: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: FLCeltsFan on October 06, 2012, 08:38:50 PM
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Boston Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano
Sunday, October 7, 2012
12:00 PM ET
TV: NBA-TV, CSNNE
Radio:  WEEI
Pregame on CSNNE at 11:30
Mediolanum Forum (Milan, Italy)
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Celtics Roster
Rajon Rondo
Courtney Lee
Paul Pierce
Brandon Brass
Kevin Garnett
Jason Terry
Jeff Green
Darko Milicic
Jared Sullinger
Fab Melo
Jason Collins
Dionte Christmas
Kris Joseph
Jamar Smith
Chris Wilcox
Rob Kurz
Avery Bradley
Micah Downs

Head Coach
Doc Rivers

Injuries
Avery Bradley (shoulder) out
Chris Wilcox (back) day to day
Micah Downs (shoulder) day to day

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EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Roster
Lorenzo Bartoli 
Andrea Amato 
Jacopo Giachetti
Rok Stipcevic
Malik Hairston    
Antonis Fotsis 
Omar Cook 
David Chiotti   
Ioannis Bourousis   
Nicolo Melli    
Keith Langford 
Alessandro Gentile 
Richard Hendrix 
Gianluca Basile

Head Coach
Sergio Scariolo 
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Surferdad on October 07, 2012, 08:31:04 AM
NBA TV broadcast!  Looking forward to some live action.

The legendary Omar Cook on the Milano team, lol.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 09:27:10 AM
Go Celtics !
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: apc on October 07, 2012, 10:31:06 AM
They better win this time. 
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: azzenfrost on October 07, 2012, 10:46:02 AM
Let's hope Lee finds his rhythm.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 10:58:41 AM
i will like to see more of Christmas, he looks like a 2...we are way too deep at the 2 guard....and Joesph as well, he looks a little smaller on the court...Lee is going to have a good game...
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Kwhit10 on October 07, 2012, 11:37:34 AM
Is this at 12 EST or 2:30 EST?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 07, 2012, 11:50:11 AM
Quote from: Kwhit10 on October 07, 2012, 11:37:34 AM
Is this at 12 EST or 2:30 EST?

12.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: heitingas on October 07, 2012, 12:04:11 PM
All streams says the game is 12.30 is it deferred ?

Anyone got a link for a working stream ?

tp in advance
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:07:33 PM
I'm amped I missed the first game glad I get to see this one.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ACF on October 07, 2012, 12:08:23 PM
TP. Go Celtics!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: esel1000 on October 07, 2012, 12:10:35 PM
starting sully?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:15:05 PM
I think Rondo is going to be more aggressive with his offense this season.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: esel1000 on October 07, 2012, 12:15:32 PM
rondos jumper looks great
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: lon3lytoaster on October 07, 2012, 12:16:32 PM
So uh.  Rondo looks super confident with his shot. Amazing sign
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Kwhit10 on October 07, 2012, 12:16:38 PM
Our offense will really open up if Rondo can force defenses to respect his shot.  It looks real good so far.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:21:25 PM
Strong finish right there by Sully.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 12:22:48 PM
sully> bass
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Kwhit10 on October 07, 2012, 12:23:19 PM
Quote from: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:21:25 PM
Strong finish right there by Sully.

Yea, I like seeing that.  That is something the C's have missed, a guy who will bang in the post.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 12:23:37 PM
If Rondo keeps up this shooting during the season he will be a legit MVP candidate.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Edgar on October 07, 2012, 12:24:15 PM
Yup a lot of confidence in sully  that makes bass kind of expendable   I like that 
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: kg is king on October 07, 2012, 12:28:43 PM
What a amazing finish by Rondo. He'll be in MVP discussions this year for sure.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: esel1000 on October 07, 2012, 12:28:57 PM
coaches are already shaking their heads wondering why they passed on sully... lotto/high lotto talent right here and hes only gonna get better
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 12:30:19 PM
i get chills from seeing sully attack the glass....
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: esel1000 on October 07, 2012, 12:32:11 PM
[dang] rondo 6-6 and 1-1 on 3s so far
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: lon3lytoaster on October 07, 2012, 12:32:19 PM
Who is this Rajon Rondo?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 12:33:17 PM
Courtney!!!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 12:36:19 PM
[dang] we are deep....
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
Rondo is taking one mean dump all over this teams defense.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:40:58 PM
Our team is almost scrub free, but man does Collins suck.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ummidkme on October 07, 2012, 12:42:30 PM
I missed about 8 minutes of the 1st streaming sites had the game at 12:30. Can anyone catch me up, videos are even better?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: blastoidesroidsnoids on October 07, 2012, 12:43:57 PM
Rondo is looking like our primary scorer and Paul is looking 1000x better than last game.  And I believe that the real Courtney lee is in the house tonight
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Big Rondo on October 07, 2012, 12:45:33 PM
Sully is a stud but I really don't like seeing Garnett at the 5 as much as everyone else on this blog seems to. Hard to win a championship with your best player playing out of position.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Kwhit10 on October 07, 2012, 12:49:51 PM
There is a drastic difference in the offensive operation when Rondo is out. 
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: henr1k on October 07, 2012, 12:51:05 PM
I am not watching but on the nba.com boxscore it says Doc got called for a technical foul? What happened?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ummidkme on October 07, 2012, 12:51:43 PM
tp. blastoidesroidsno.

And I agree about the offense when Rondo is out. No one is calling any sets.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: letsgoblue86 on October 07, 2012, 12:51:52 PM
Quote from: Kwhit10 on October 07, 2012, 12:49:51 PM
There is a drastic difference in the offensive operation when Rondo is out.
Well normally JET would be out there running the 2nd unit
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Edgar on October 07, 2012, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 12:40:58 PM
Our team is almost scrub free

yup

Collison will help when needed to hit out a couple of teeth
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: esel1000 on October 07, 2012, 12:52:20 PM
stern- "im a celtics fan"

lol
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: European NBA fan on October 07, 2012, 12:53:45 PM
Rondo looks so confident shooting like it's a light workout. If he can keep that confidence, the sagging off/going under the screen against him will be over soon.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: esel1000 on October 07, 2012, 12:55:56 PM
I really like how versatile green is... at this point im very happy to have him over perk
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: letsgoblue86 on October 07, 2012, 12:56:54 PM
Love seeing Darko so active on the defensive end.  Also love Jeff Green's aggression here.  That's something we didn't have last year from the bench: a guy who wanted to be aggressive and take the shot.  Not gonna be a problem this year with JET and Jeff.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: lon3lytoaster on October 07, 2012, 01:01:51 PM
I really like Darko.. Never thought I'd say that but he's rebounding well and saving possessions with those little tap outs. Blocking shots. I just like everything he's doing right now.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 01:01:58 PM
Darko for President!!!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: blastoidesroidsnoids on October 07, 2012, 01:08:37 PM
Darko playing like a no.2 pick
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on October 07, 2012, 01:09:12 PM
DARKO IS A MONSTER! DARKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FEVER
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: droopdog7 on October 07, 2012, 01:09:44 PM
Can't say I've paid a lot of attention to Darko throughout his career; only what I've heard.  But you can see  the talent, at least on defense.  I am hoping kg can unleash the talent within.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: European NBA fan on October 07, 2012, 01:18:58 PM
Quote from: droopdog7 on October 07, 2012, 01:09:44 PM
Can't say I've paid a lot of attention to Darko throughout his career; only what I've heard.  But you can see  the talent, at least on defense.  I am hoping kg can unleash the talent within.

He used to be a monster on offense, when he played for Serbia. He is heavier now though, but a lot of it is about confidence. And as long as he delivers on defense, there is the foundation to build that confidence on.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: manl_lui on October 07, 2012, 01:19:45 PM
have to love the part where all the Celtics ran to help Darko up when he fell down...

that's not a team right there, that's a family

loving this team already
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 07, 2012, 01:34:36 PM
terry got that D
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: BASS_THUMPER on October 07, 2012, 01:35:43 PM
rondo and sully

our one two punch
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 01:36:52 PM
Sully is a beast!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 01:37:25 PM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 01:42:06 PM
ONE WORD .

SULLY  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 01:43:21 PM
sully is what we need a young kid who loves to rebound...gets position....
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: kozlodoev on October 07, 2012, 01:44:50 PM
Quote from: bello_man09 on October 07, 2012, 01:43:21 PM
sully is what we need a young kid who loves to rebound...gets position....
Now, if we could only had the Milan big men as the regular NBA competition...
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 01:46:07 PM
Darko has been Perk like today!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: GreeninNYC on October 07, 2012, 01:47:18 PM
I like these rebound #s:

Darko - 8
Bass - 5
Sullinger - 5

Can they keep this up in the regular season?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 01:52:04 PM
Sully is relentless ... KG and Rondo gonna love this kid.

Doc already adopted Sully as his son I think  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on October 07, 2012, 01:53:40 PM
I freaking love this team. We're stacked at every position. We have no scrubs on this team anymore. CELTICS!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: GreeninNYC on October 07, 2012, 01:47:18 PM
I like these rebound #s:

Darko - 8
Bass - 5
Sullinger - 5

Can they keep this up in the regular season?

Sully 's play is gonna force Bass /Green to play more agressive  or get worked by a 20year old rookie
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: European NBA fan on October 07, 2012, 01:58:57 PM
From @RedsArmy_John:

Quote
Hey... to whomever started that "Sullinger has a bad back" stuff before the draft...... thanks
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on October 07, 2012, 02:01:13 PM
Jeff Green has been great from the corner 3s, he was so too when he came over the Celtics initially.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:01:40 PM
Did anyone else's game get blackout at 2:00pm on the dot??
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:01:40 PM
Did anyone else's game get blackout at 2:00pm on the dot??

yes, still blacked out here
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:05:44 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:01:40 PM
Did anyone else's game get blackout at 2:00pm on the dot??

yes, still blacked out here

just got the feed back on
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:07:08 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:05:44 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:01:40 PM
Did anyone else's game get blackout at 2:00pm on the dot??

yes, still blacked out here

just got the feed back on

I'm still blackout. Both CSNNE and NBA TV is not working. That's strange
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:08:48 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:07:08 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:05:44 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:01:40 PM
Did anyone else's game get blackout at 2:00pm on the dot??

yes, still blacked out here

just got the feed back on

I'm still blackout. Both CSNNE and NBA TV is not working. That's strange

I am back on now! :) Thank you.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on October 07, 2012, 02:09:33 PM
BAM! Jeff Green be killin em!
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Post by: relja on October 07, 2012, 02:10:20 PM
Lee gets fancy
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Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 02:10:42 PM
Love the athleticism from our new guys.
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Post by: blastoidesroidsnoids on October 07, 2012, 02:12:01 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:07:08 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:05:44 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: dwlefty13 on October 07, 2012, 02:01:40 PM
Did anyone else's game get blackout at 2:00pm on the dot??

yes, still blacked out here

just got the feed back on

I'm still blackout. Both CSNNE and NBA TV is not working. That's strange
Darko must've killed somebody on the court
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: European NBA fan on October 07, 2012, 02:20:38 PM
Is is Summer League again?
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 02:22:21 PM
Fab looks really good moving defensively.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: LEHGOCELTICS on October 07, 2012, 02:24:37 PM
Christmas looking like trash out there..I'd rather have the Celtics sign Joseph, and save a roster spot for a potential pick-up later on.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ManUp on October 07, 2012, 02:25:00 PM
Dionte Christmas has got some cojones.

He's come to stay.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on October 07, 2012, 02:26:57 PM
Quote from: LEHGOCELTICS on October 07, 2012, 02:24:37 PM
Christmas looking like trash out there..I'd rather have the Celtics sign Joseph, and save a roster spot for a potential pick-up later on.

4-6, 4 rebs, 1 TO, 9 minutes... I'll take it.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 02:38:53 PM
THis team wasn't much compo for the C's... but it was a good scrimage to get the different casts of players to work together in an  actual game.  I enjoyed seeing this preview what we brung to the NBA this season.

And what we're brung folks ..  "KICKS TAIL"

I'm saying it now... Sully got game... he should be starting with KG, PP, Rondo, and Lee/AB

With Bass and Green and Darko subing in for PP, Sully &KG


Hope Wilcox & AB can get well ....will really add to the fast break .!!!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 07, 2012, 02:39:34 PM
When Darko gets his timing down on offense, look out! He was monster defensively. He also played really well last game. I hope he keeps this up throughout the season, i love what I'm seeing so far! He had good looks on offense today but his shot was off. He was very active on both ends. He set so many good screens/picks today I had to stop commenting on them (in chat) b/c they just kept coming! Looking good Darko/"Celtic"!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 02:44:39 PM
Darko is a beast! If he just brings the defense and physical presence he showed today, he more than makes up for not having Perk. I saw size toughness in the paint that we have been missing since Perk was traded.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: flyofchange on October 07, 2012, 02:47:35 PM
First of all. I dont think you can find a guy who was more dissapointed when the Cs signed darko than this guy.

Second of all do not in any way say or suggest that darko is or has been a "monster" on any side of the ball.

Third of all, he looks better than I thought and the fact that he is left-handed is really gonna help him block alot of shots this year.

I still think hes a scrub though but he could turn out ok eventually.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ACF on October 07, 2012, 02:48:57 PM
That's more like it.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on October 07, 2012, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: flyofchange on October 07, 2012, 02:47:35 PM
First of all. I dont think you can find a guy who was more dissapointed when the Cs signed darko than this guy.

Second of all do not in any way say or suggest that darko is or has been a "monster" on any side of the ball.

Third of all, he looks better than I thought and the fact that he is left-handed is really gonna help him block alot of shots this year.

I still think hes a scrub though but he could turn out ok eventually.

You can say pretty much anything you want and so can I within rules!


Darko was a MONSTER on defense today!

Thank you.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Clench123 on October 07, 2012, 03:05:31 PM
I'm so excited for Darko.  Love the guy.  He's a man on a mission.  Prove 'em wrong, big guy.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 03:16:13 PM
Yup...Darko has filled that "Perk" role we've been missing on the floor. 

I'm lov 'n the JET , Sully. Green , Lee and Darko show.

These guys are gonna jell better everyday as team.

The big Celtic Steamroller is picking up speed.  ;)

Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: AB_Celtic on October 07, 2012, 03:31:18 PM
I just watched the highlights of the game on nba.com...

I. Love. This. Team!!!

Anyone else?

Jeff Green looks healthy, Jason Terry is draining threes, Darko and Sully both look like huge improvements in our bigs rotation, Courtney Lee is a true athlete.

I can't wait to see this team in NBA action.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ACF on October 07, 2012, 03:46:52 PM
In the ORL-NOH game, one of the guys (I don't know their names) just said he thinks "Miami is going to blow by the East". Wasn't that what they said last year, too? And then they "blew by" us in seven games. The Heat love fest is getting old, really fast. Yes, Miami is the champion but they still have to win the games. I repeat: They still have to win the games. I hope we kick their sorry behinds on opening night. I really hope we take them behind the shed and kick them senseless.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: hpantazo on October 07, 2012, 03:48:25 PM
I don't think the rest of the league realizes how deep, talented, and young but experienced the celtics are this year. I like it that way :)
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: gar on October 07, 2012, 03:50:30 PM
Darko should not start; but can be a big factor. I think he needs to come in and prove he can be a game changer every game. That is the attitude that JET brings.

Best Stat:

Top 5 +/- was JET (+29), Darko, Green, Lee and Bass (+19)

Not a bad second unit (Bass or Sullinger, Bradley or Lee)
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: gar on October 07, 2012, 03:58:40 PM
Quote from: ACF on October 07, 2012, 03:46:52 PM
In the ORL-NOH game, one of the guys (I don't know their names) just said he thinks "Miami is going to blow by the East". Wasn't that what they said last year, too? And then they "blew by" us in seven games. The Heat love fest is getting old, really fast. Yes, Miami is the champion but they still have to win the games. I repeat: They still have to win the games. I hope we kick their sorry behinds on opening night. I really hope we take them behind the shed and kick them senseless.

Lets see what they do with Darko and KG in at the same time or Green and Lee on LeBron and Wade. Chris Bosh will be a non-factor. Is a whole new ball game. Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis don't scare me.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: apc on October 07, 2012, 04:08:16 PM
Quote from: European NBA fan on October 07, 2012, 01:58:57 PM
From @RedsArmy_John:

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Hey... to whomever started that "Sullinger has a bad back" stuff before the draft...... thanks
I bet it was Danny Ainge who started it.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: ACF on October 07, 2012, 04:11:11 PM
Quote from: gar on October 07, 2012, 03:58:40 PM
Quote from: ACF on October 07, 2012, 03:46:52 PM
In the ORL-NOH game, one of the guys (I don't know their names) just said he thinks "Miami is going to blow by the East". Wasn't that what they said last year, too? And then they "blew by" us in seven games. The Heat love fest is getting old, really fast. Yes, Miami is the champion but they still have to win the games. I repeat: They still have to win the games. I hope we kick their sorry behinds on opening night. I really hope we take them behind the shed and kick them senseless.

Lets see what they do with Darko and KG in at the same time or Green and Lee on LeBron and Wade. Chris Bosh will be a non-factor. Is a whole new ball game. Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis don't scare me.

Agreed. We are much more versatile than we were last season.
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: SHAQATTACK on October 07, 2012, 04:39:49 PM
Quote from: ACF on October 07, 2012, 04:11:11 PM
Quote from: gar on October 07, 2012, 03:58:40 PM
Quote from: ACF on October 07, 2012, 03:46:52 PM
In the ORL-NOH game, one of the guys (I don't know their names) just said he thinks "Miami is going to blow by the East". Wasn't that what they said last year, too? And then they "blew by" us in seven games. The Heat love fest is getting old, really fast. Yes, Miami is the champion but they still have to win the games. I repeat: They still have to win the games. I hope we kick their sorry behinds on opening night. I really hope we take them behind the shed and kick them senseless.

Lets see what they do with Darko and KG in at the same time or Green and Lee on LeBron and Wade. Chris Bosh will be a non-factor. Is a whole new ball game. Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis don't scare me.

Agreed. We are much more versatile than we were last season.

And healthy looking from the get go. 

Lord ...thinking back to JO playing center...seems like a BAD DREAM  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: cltc5 on October 07, 2012, 06:48:33 PM
This team, is scary, scary in that good lord, there's players everywhere!  I LOVE IT!  Now that stern and the refs have given Miami a title, I just pray that they let the teams play it out this year, if so,,,goood gawd we gettin another ring!
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: Celts Fan 92 on October 07, 2012, 07:25:57 PM
watchin da rerun outta da last 3 guys battling for da spot Christmas has been da most impressive in limited minutes
Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: jimmehx on October 07, 2012, 08:17:39 PM
Quote from: apc on October 07, 2012, 04:08:16 PM
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Hey... to whomever started that "Sullinger has a bad back" stuff before the draft...... thanks
I bet it was Danny Ainge who started it.
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Title: Re: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7
Post by: crimson_stallion on October 07, 2012, 08:40:43 PM
Wow!!

I just had a look at the stats for this game:

Rondo:
17 pts, 6 ass, 4 reb, 7-10 FG, 24 mins

Pierce:
14 pts, 3 reb, 16 mins

Sullinger:
9 pts, 7reb (3 off), 1 blk, 16mins

Terry:
11 pts, 2 reb, 3 ass, 2 stl, 3-5 3pt, 27 mins

Green:
17 pts, 3 reb, 3-3 3pt, 24 mins

Lee:
11 pts 2 reb, 4-5 FG, 18 mins

Bass:
11 pts, 8 reb, 5-5 FG, 24 mins

Milicic:
2 pts, 9 reb, 4 blk, 3 ass, 18 min

Christmas:
9 pts, 4 reb, 4-6 FG, 9 min

First thing I thought after seeing those numbers is [dang] we are deep!!  Then I remembered that this is without Bradley and Wilcox. Wholy crap!

Things that have impressed me so far...

Terry
He's shot 6-8 from three over the first two games, and the only two shots he missed were contested ones. 

I think Ray is better at hitting tough threes (highly contested or off ballance) but with wide open three's I always found he was a bit streaky...he'd shoot 5-7 one day and then 2-8 the next.  Terry on open threes seems automatic no matter where on the perimeter he's shooting from.

Terry also does seem more aggressive taking it to the rim - he hasn't done it often in the first two games, but when he does he's stronger and more explosive than Ray.

Green
So far Jeff has proven he can be an inside/outside threat, and that depending on matchups he's just as comfortable attacking the rim as he is spotting up from outside.

In the first game his points came almost exclusively in the paint off penetration, while today he shot 3-3 from outside.

He's also shown an ability to get to the line, taking a 10 free throw attempts over the first two games.

While most were criticising Green I always expected all of the above...but what I didn't expect is that he's shown he's capable of playing a Point-Forward role (ala Odom/Lebron), which is a side I didn't know he had in him.

Lee
In the first game Lee looked a little nervious.  He clearly moved well and looked very athletic out there, but he seemd a step behind on defense at times and his shot wasn't falling.

Today he looked much better on both ends of the court, and I was really happy with what I saw from him.

I really expected Lee to be nothing more than a spot up shooter (like a big Eddie House) but he's really surprised me with his ability to penetrate and attack off the dribble. He's much more athletic than I thought, and combined with Rondo and Bradley we are going to have a LOT of options attacking the rim.

He also seems like a nice ball handler and looks like he could spend some time at the point if need be, which is another aspect I hadn't expected from him.  I'm starting to like this kid!

Sullinger
So far Sullinger looks to be exactly the player we all expected/hoped he would be - he's delivered exactly what the scouting reports c0laimed.

He's clearly the best offensive rebounder we have right now (grabbing 8 offensive boards in the first two games) and qhite possibly the best offensive rebouder we've had in the big 3 era.

As per the scouting reports he seems to struggle to score against much taller defenders, but when he's up against somebody his size or smaller he is automatic in the low post.

He has excellent patience, very good hands (he's caught a few of Rondo's bullet passes) and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. 

Defense seems to be his biggest weakness, but already he's shown signs of improvement today and towards the end of yesterdays game.  I think once he gets used to the defensive schemes he'll be fine.

The low post presense and offensive rebounding are two things we have been DESPERATELY needing for as long as I can remember, and I think he's going to be a critical part of the roation going forward.

Milicic
I was one of the guys hoping and praying we wouldn't sign this crazy man, but so far he has seriously impressed me with his play. 

Milicic has averaged 7.5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 1.5 assists in 17 minutes over the first two games. 

He's also surprised me with his passing ability - this guy has thrown some impressive full-court passes and one or two couple behind-the-back ones that were right on point.

I don't even care if he's averaged only 2 poins on 25% shooting over those games...if he can give us even CLOSE to those rebounding and shotblocking numbers (while making a couple of nice passes) over a full season he will be a steal, and a critical part of this team.

KG will be able to rest more comfortably knowing that Darko can control the defensive boards and protect the pain while he's takng a breather. 

Rondo
In the first two games Rondo has shot 8-8 from the free throw line, 2-3 from the three point line and seems to have hit almost every midrange jumper he's taken.

Not only is he making the shots, but they don't seem like flukes either - he's been getting nothing but net on most of them, and he looks confident taking the shot and fluid with his stroke. 

If Rondo can shoot like this (or even close to this) conistently I can genuinely see him averaging 17/12/5 this year and becoming a definate MVP candidate. 

Rondo also looks more mature our there - he has a certain calm about him that I don't remember seeing in the past.  I think he's going to have a massive year.

Overall, with Green, Sullinger and Darko stepping up the way they have...I can see this become the first transition year into the new generation. 

KG and Pierce will still be the primary options for this team, but I can see them taking a small step back in terms of minutes played and possessions used this year with so many offensive weapons out there on the court.