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Title: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: chambers on January 07, 2013, 11:23:13 PM
It was funny to see KG get completely inside Melo's head to the point where Melo had a breakdown.

Melo was apparently going after KG in the locker room. What a child. This baby has ZERO heart.

Pierce as usual steps up on the big stage, same with KG. Sully loves the limelight and is not afraid of anyone, no matter how long they've been a name in the league. He was going after Chandler, Stoudemire, Carmelo- basically anyone that wanted to get physical in the paint.
Avery's defense slowed their offense down by around 5 seconds possession- his on ball pressure forced the Knicks to rely on swing passing for three pointers, and no matter how many they hit- they could just not bury us.

But back to KG- he is an absolute mastermind and I would love to hear what he was saying to Melo. KG was completely cool and calm and Melo should've been tossed long before the game was over.
He just played Carmelo like a puppet and completely psyched him out.

I really hope we play these NYC cowards in the playoffs and their over rated squad gets clowned by our defensive toughness once again.

They hit so many threes and still couldn't beat us because they simply could not get the ball inside. Our defense is just firing.

Is three games is enough at this point? I like to be cautious and let things unfold, but to me, our defense is back. Our offense is working out. Wilcox coming back and Avery's shooting pick up where he left off last year are the two unknown's, but watching the Knicks crumble under our defensive pressure has reassured me that no matter what happens in the regular season, we will be a force that no one wants to play in the playoffs.

What a win, what grit, what balls.
Pure Celtics.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: SHAQATTACK on January 07, 2013, 11:25:47 PM
      AVERY BRADLEY .....IS GOD
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Fafnir on January 07, 2013, 11:35:13 PM
No we have to do it for more than 4 games.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: CelticSooner on January 07, 2013, 11:35:59 PM
Bradley was the spark we all knew it. I still hope the C's can get a center.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: j804 on January 07, 2013, 11:37:01 PM
TP it was pure gritty throwback Celtics Basketball we all love

There is no doubt this team is back !!!!
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 07, 2013, 11:48:09 PM
      AVERY BRADLEY .....IS GOD

still need a big who can defend, block shots and score and rebound when my boy KG is out. IF WE WANNA BE CONTENDERS.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 07, 2013, 11:50:28 PM
Carmelo is pure, unadulterated thug trash.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 07, 2013, 11:53:45 PM
No we have to do it for more than 4 games.

win these next 5 and that would put us at an 8 game win streak. then i will get excited and us being a possible contender IF we make a trade for a big guy which we still need.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: CantBeRight on January 07, 2013, 11:55:49 PM
TP.
TP all around!
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on January 08, 2013, 12:05:40 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 08, 2013, 12:09:58 AM
It was funny to see KG get completely inside Melo's head to the point where Melo had a breakdown.

Melo was apparently going after KG in the locker room. What a child. This baby has ZERO heart.

Pierce as usual steps up on the big stage, same with KG. Sully loves the limelight and is not afraid of anyone, no matter how long they've been a name in the league. He was going after Chandler, Stoudemire, Carmelo- basically anyone that wanted to get physical in the paint.
Avery's defense slowed their offense down by around 5 seconds possession- his on ball pressure forced the Knicks to rely on swing passing for three pointers, and no matter how many they hit- they could just not bury us.

But back to KG- he is an absolute mastermind and I would love to hear what he was saying to Melo. KG was completely cool and calm and Melo should've been tossed long before the game was over.
He just played Carmelo like a puppet and completely psyched him out.

I really hope we play these NYC cowards in the playoffs and their over rated squad gets clowned by our defensive toughness once again.

They hit so many threes and still couldn't beat us because they simply could not get the ball inside. Our defense is just firing.

Is three games is enough at this point? I like to be cautious and let things unfold, but to me, our defense is back. Our offense is working out. Wilcox coming back and Avery's shooting pick up where he left off last year are the two unknown's, but watching the Knicks crumble under our defensive pressure has reassured me that no matter what happens in the regular season, we will be a force that no one wants to play in the playoffs.

What a win, what grit, what balls.
Pure Celtics.

one more thing...while i admitted this knickerbocker teams would be [dang] good...they are not the heat with wade, bosh and Lebum and battier and miller and traitor. The road runs through miami.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: indeedproceed on January 08, 2013, 12:11:04 AM
Pure heart, grit, and balls sounds like the recipe for the McRib.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on January 08, 2013, 12:11:29 AM
Yes we are.

I think everyone is feeling confident. Evryone will start to play tight on defense and with rhythym on offense.

AB, the spark plug.!!!
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: CelticSooner on January 08, 2013, 12:13:39 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Snakehead on January 08, 2013, 12:14:01 AM
No we have to do it for more than 4 games.

Agreed... but it's hard not to be excited.

As much as there was all the "Avery is not a savior" talk we had going on before he came back, he really does bring a lot to this team.  His defense really hampers teams from getting into sets and it puts pressure on them in the shot clock.  Plus the intensity he provides in just how hard he plays.  His defense allows us to not have to worry about help so much and give up buckets from passes off penetration and that kind of thing.

The defense and offense both look better.  And this was without Rondo tonight.

Sully continues to play better and better and to me it's clear he should be starting.

I love what I'm seeing.


Pure heart, grit, and balls sounds like the recipe for the McRib.


I just ate one

....

You're probably right.



I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.


But at the same time, we must remember what Miami's crunch time lineup was.  LeBron at PF and Bosh at C.  You could try to force the issue or you could try to match up small.

We came very close matching up small basically and I wouldn't be against trying it again, as we are deeper and more capable of doing so.  If Sully keeps playing this way his rebounding will be a weapon against Miami.  It's not as if they have any Centers to keep him off the boards.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 08, 2013, 12:25:45 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.

There is only TWO spots we are better than the heat at. PG and C. with KG at C and another good one we can destroy bosh and anthony down low. kill their small ball baloney. Ab can slow down wade. problem is battier, miller and traitor hitting 3's on the perimeter. lebum will get his that is a given.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Kuberski1 on January 08, 2013, 12:52:45 AM
Didn't see it, but sounds like a great win....on the road against a good team, w/o Rondo (his suspension may have been unfair, but he's got to stop that stuff....it's hurting the team).

Hopefully we've turned a corner, and can play more up to the level of expectation of us, and the talent we have.   I still cling to the hope of a top 4 finish in the east, and good health by season end.  If so, I give us a fighting chance....
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: chambers on January 08, 2013, 07:10:10 AM
Can't find  the KG interview- seems they removed it from youtube.
It was game 2 after beating Atlanta I think.
This will do until someone finds it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdrXfJWtv3E
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: mctyson on January 08, 2013, 07:19:33 AM
Yes, they are back.

The big question after the poor start to this year was if this new group could put up the defensive numbers that last year's team, or our other great Cs squads, had put up.

These last 4 games with AB have proven beyond a doubt that we have that elite Cs defense of the past.

Now it is just a matter of staying healthy, continuing to gel, everyone knowing their role, and putting forth the effort. 
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: slamtheking on January 08, 2013, 08:23:54 AM
Pure heart, grit, and balls sounds like the recipe for the McRib.
TP for truth in advertising  ;D
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: gpap on January 08, 2013, 08:28:16 AM
We are now going to go undefeated between now and the 2045-46 season.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Edgar on January 08, 2013, 08:41:03 AM
I didnt comment this much on front page since..... never

When is next game.... I am hungry!!!
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: kozlodoev on January 08, 2013, 08:59:55 AM
Great three games. The question is, how long can we sustain winning with just one guy taller than 6'10 in the regular big man rotation. I'm a bit concerned -- but at least the Bass/Sullinger combination has been working a bit better lately.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on January 08, 2013, 09:07:17 AM
Great three games. The question is, how long can we sustain winning with just one guy taller than 6'10 in the regular big man rotation. I'm a bit concerned -- but at least the Bass/Sullinger combination has been working a bit better lately.

Two roster spots open, Wilcox injured at the moment, not really that concerned about it at the moment.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on January 09, 2013, 01:13:19 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.

There is only TWO spots we are better than the heat at. PG and C. with KG at C and another good one we can destroy bosh and anthony down low. kill their small ball baloney. Ab can slow down wade. problem is battier, miller and traitor hitting 3's on the perimeter. lebum will get his that is a given.

Miami starts Bosh at Center. KG is best match up there, and I like Sully (or Bass) with Haslem at the 4. Really don't see a need for a big to get through the EC (God willingly...). Really only becomes a problem, imo, when we get to the bigger teams out west.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: indeedproceed on January 09, 2013, 01:25:50 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.

There is only TWO spots we are better than the heat at. PG and C. with KG at C and another good one we can destroy bosh and anthony down low. kill their small ball baloney. Ab can slow down wade. problem is battier, miller and traitor hitting 3's on the perimeter. lebum will get his that is a given.

Miami starts Bosh at Center. KG is best match up there, and I like Sully (or Bass) with Haslem at the 4. Really don't see a need for a big to get through the EC (God willingly...). Really only becomes a problem, imo, when we get to the bigger teams out west.

Here is the real matchup:

Chalmers v Rondo
Wade v Bradley
Battier v Pierce
James v Bass/Sullinger/Green
Bosh V KG

it's a really tough out. KG isn't quick enough to mitigate Bosh completely, but he's good enough to make it a wash.

LeBron is just a nightmare at the 4.

Bradley is a good matchup v Wade.

Man it's a tough out. For the Cs to come out on top, we need to gel like a jello puddin pop. I think we can do it though.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: j804 on January 09, 2013, 01:32:54 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.

There is only TWO spots we are better than the heat at. PG and C. with KG at C and another good one we can destroy bosh and anthony down low. kill their small ball baloney. Ab can slow down wade. problem is battier, miller and traitor hitting 3's on the perimeter. lebum will get his that is a given.

Miami starts Bosh at Center. KG is best match up there, and I like Sully (or Bass) with Haslem at the 4. Really don't see a need for a big to get through the EC (God willingly...). Really only becomes a problem, imo, when we get to the bigger teams out west.

Here is the real matchup:

Chalmers v Rondo
Wade v Bradley
Battier v Pierce
James v Bass/Sullinger/Green
Bosh V KG

it's a really tough out. KG isn't quick enough to mitigate Bosh completely, but he's good enough to make it a wash.

LeBron is just a nightmare at the 4.

Bradley is a good matchup v Wade.

Man it's a tough out. For the Cs to come out on top, we need to gel like a jello puddin pop. I think we can do it though.
We showed we could clamp down defensively Bradley and Lee and even Green with his athleticism will help on that end. Last year we had no presence on the boards Sully will definitely help in that regard this year if we see them. I say bring it on.  ;D
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on January 09, 2013, 01:34:15 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.

There is only TWO spots we are better than the heat at. PG and C. with KG at C and another good one we can destroy bosh and anthony down low. kill their small ball baloney. Ab can slow down wade. problem is battier, miller and traitor hitting 3's on the perimeter. lebum will get his that is a given.

Miami starts Bosh at Center. KG is best match up there, and I like Sully (or Bass) with Haslem at the 4. Really don't see a need for a big to get through the EC (God willingly...). Really only becomes a problem, imo, when we get to the bigger teams out west.

Here is the real matchup:

Chalmers v Rondo
Wade v Bradley
Battier v Pierce
James v Bass/Sullinger/Green
Bosh V KG

it's a really tough out. KG isn't quick enough to mitigate Bosh completely, but he's good enough to make it a wash.

LeBron is just a nightmare at the 4.

Bradley is a good matchup v Wade.

Man it's a tough out. For the Cs to come out on top, we need to gel like a jello puddin pop. I think we can do it though.

Great point, I think you're spot on. I honestly don't hate the match-ups, all around... think Sully is best suited to deal with Bosh and ideally push him out on perimeter, make him make long jumpers, and take advantage of his size rebounding. Lebron is obviously the issue... the Bass experiment last year didn't work out too well (but what would have?), and while Green is the great non-White hope, I just don't know if he has that Rondo/KG-type mentality to make it happen. I pray something changes between now and then, though. (That's all we can do!)
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: chambers on January 09, 2013, 03:00:20 AM
I've argued Avery and Sully's value for so long with friends (mostly NYers) who called me a homer on a daily basis. They can play, far better than they get credit for outside our little circle of green and happiness.

I am not against the idea at all... but what is the main reason we need a big going forward? I have been on board with changes since day 1, especially once we showed early on how soft we were defensively... our crux... but really how would a big impact our roster? Offense? Defense? In regular season and, beyond (and more importantly), in playoff match-ups...? Just curious to know what others think. Haven't worked it out in my own mind yet. Too stoked about these mini streak of grit and resulting dubs :)

The C's have too many undersized forwards. A legit center will pay dividends in the playoffs when you need a basket. It would be nice to have the Heat matchup with the C's if they are able to get that far.

There is only TWO spots we are better than the heat at. PG and C. with KG at C and another good one we can destroy bosh and anthony down low. kill their small ball baloney. Ab can slow down wade. problem is battier, miller and traitor hitting 3's on the perimeter. lebum will get his that is a given.

Miami starts Bosh at Center. KG is best match up there, and I like Sully (or Bass) with Haslem at the 4. Really don't see a need for a big to get through the EC (God willingly...). Really only becomes a problem, imo, when we get to the bigger teams out west.

Here is the real matchup:

Chalmers v Rondo
Wade v Bradley
Battier v Pierce
James v Bass/Sullinger/Green
Bosh V KG

it's a really tough out. KG isn't quick enough to mitigate Bosh completely, but he's good enough to make it a wash.

LeBron is just a nightmare at the 4.

Bradley is a good matchup v Wade.

Man it's a tough out. For the Cs to come out on top, we need to gel like a jello puddin pop. I think we can do it though.

Great point, I think you're spot on. I honestly don't hate the match-ups, all around... think Sully is best suited to deal with Bosh and ideally push him out on perimeter, make him make long jumpers, and take advantage of his size rebounding. Lebron is obviously the issue... the Bass experiment last year didn't work out too well (but what would have?), and while Green is the great non-White hope, I just don't know if he has that Rondo/KG-type mentality to make it happen. I pray something changes between now and then, though. (That's all we can do!)

Don't forget our bench though. Lee and Terry thrown in on our bench gives us a significantly better bench. They have two superstars- I'd say Wade is a step below last seasons form- he's lost a touch.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: heyvik on January 09, 2013, 06:08:59 AM
the 1 problem that I have with playing Miami is if Garnett gets 2 foulsi then it's basically all over in the first quarter. Miami plays a lot over the rim so I know dribble penetration will be limited but LeBron and the Heat will continue to go strong to the hoop everytime. We'd then over compensate and help out our smaller low post defenderrs which will leave their shooters open for 3's. 
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 09, 2013, 08:10:28 AM
the 1 problem that I have with playing Miami is if Garnett gets 2 foulsi then it's basically all over in the first quarter. Miami plays a lot over the rim so I know dribble penetration will be limited but LeBron and the Heat will continue to go strong to the hoop everytime. We'd then over compensate and help out our smaller low post defenderrs which will leave their shooters open for 3's.

which is why we  can try to get rotation help early if need be and when they kick it out hope they miss, if not then we will have to play them straight up mano y mano with no help inside when a dribble drive occurs. we really need perimeter defense for 48 minutes against those clowns. battier, Allen, miller and even chalmers can make you pay. It does sound best to put sully on bosh though. let sully use his size to box bosh out. Put KG on Haslem. sully also is good at taking charges although i doubt bosh dribble drives much. Hmmnnn, i wonder if sully could get some charges against Lebum?  ;D

nah, joey crawford and the other NBA clowns would not call it.  :P
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Edgar on January 09, 2013, 08:35:15 AM
I know you dont like Ray Allen but please dont leave him out of the equation
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: celticinorlando on January 09, 2013, 09:05:47 AM
While I am happy with the progress that has been made the last few games...Boston still has a way to go to be considered "back"

they are getting there but 3 games isn't enough to make that declaration
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: PhoSita on January 09, 2013, 09:10:45 AM
Pure heart, grit, and balls sounds like the recipe for the McRib.

Well played.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: PhoSita on January 09, 2013, 09:12:08 AM
As for the "are we back?" question, I think the team's defense certainly appears to be getting back to where we expect it together.

I still have serious doubts that this team will be in a position to seriously contend for a championship, barring some luck with major injuries on other teams, unless they find a way to get a significant upgrade in the front court.  Need an inside scoring presence.
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Birdman on January 09, 2013, 09:35:16 AM
still going to need inside help during playoffs
Title: Re: Just pure HEART, GRIT AND BALLS. Is it safe to say we are back?
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on January 09, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
still going to need inside help during playoffs

yep. without a doubt. other teams are looking at getting better. as if miami is not dangerous enough with all those 3 point shooters and arguably the best two dribble drivers in the game the may sign birdman now to help bosh down low on defense.

wow.