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Title: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: FLCeltsFan on March 30, 2013, 11:18:49 PM
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Boston Celtics (38-34)  at New York Knicks (45-26)
Sunday, March 31, 2013
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #73 – Road Game #37
TV:   CSNNE  MSG,  NBA-LP 755(BOS)/756(NYK)
Radio: WEEI, ESPN NY
Madison Square Garden
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Probable Starters
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PG: #0 Avery Bradley .................................................... SG: #34  Paul Pierce
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C: #44 Chris Wilcox 
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SF: #8 Jeff Green .............................................. PF #30 Brandon Bass 
Celtics Reserves
Shavlik Randolph
Courtney Lee
Terrence Williams
Jason Terry
DJ White
Jordan Crawford

Injuries
Rajon Rondo (knee) out
Kevin Garnett (ankle) out
Jared Sullinger (back) out

Red Claws
Fab Melo

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Probable Starters
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PG:  Pablo Prigioni  ............................................  SG:Raymond Felton
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C: Kenyon Martin
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SF: Carmelo Anthony ............................................. PF:Iman Shumpert

Knicks Reserves
James White
JR Smith
Chris Copeland
Steve Novak
Marcus Camby
Jason Kidd

Injuries
Tyson Chandler (knee/neck) questionable
Amar'e Stoudemire (knee) out
Kurt Thomas (foot) out
Rasheed Wallace (foot) out

Game Notes
The Celtics travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks for the 4th and final time this season.   Although the Knicks have taken the Atlantic Division crown from the Celtics, there is still plenty to play for in this one.  First and foremost, this may be a preview of the first round playoff matchup if the standings remain as they are now.  Second, these teams really don't like each other and there is pride involved.

 Third, there could still be some shake up in the standings and the Celtics could move up in the standings whereas, the Knicks are trying to hold off the Pacers and keep from dropping to the 3rd spot.  The Celtics are 3 games in front of the Bucks, who are in the 8th spot.  They are also 1.5 games behind Chicago in the 6th spot and 2 behind Atlanta in the 5th spot.  The Knicks are just percentage points in front of the Pacers and need the win to stay in the 2nd spot. 

The Celtics are 4-6 in their last 10 games while the Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10 games.  The Knicks are a good home team with a 26-10 record at MSG, but one of those 10 losses was to the Celtics.  The Celtics haven't played well on the road but must find a way to win away from TD Garden since they must win on the road in the playoffs.  The Celtics are just 13-23 on the road, but again, one of those 13 wins is against the Knicks. 

The Celtics are looking for their 3rd straight win while the Knicks are on a 7 game win streak, looking for their 8th straight win.  The Knicks are in the final game of a 3 game home stand.  The Knicks are looking to win the season series with the Celtics for the first time since the 2003-2004 season.

The game notes have the same big starting lineup that Doc has used i the past two games.   He has said that he's not sure who will start each game, but that lineup is 2-0 and so it seems logical to stick with it while they are winning.   Hopefully the bench will also produce as they did against the Hawks. 

Key Matchups
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Chris Wilcox vs Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Martin had 9 points and 5 rebounds in the Tuesday's game and afterwards said that he had a chip on his shoulder against the Celtics for backing out of a deal to sign him.  Danny since said that he never talked to Martin so he may even have more fuel to his fire in this game.  Chris has to be aggressive on both ends of the court. 

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Jeff Green vs Carmelo Anthony
Paul Pierce has said that the toughest matchup for him in the league is Carmelo Anthony.   If Doc sticks with the big starting lineup he has used in the last 2 games, it will fall to Jeff Green to try to stop him.  Slowing Melo down is key as the Knicks go as Melo goes.  In the last 7 games between these two teams,  in the Knicks 4 wins, Melo has averaged 32 points per game, but in their 3 losses, Melo has averaged just 23.7 points per game on 34% shooting. 

Keys to the Game
Stop JR Smith - JR Smith has emerged as the Knicks top gunner.  In Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Smith scored 32 points off the bench.  He then went on to score 35 against Memphis and 37 against the Bobcats, both Knicks' wins.  It will be crucial for the Celtics to try to slow Smith down and keep him from having another big game.   

Defense - The Knicks have been playing good defense since Woodson took over as coach and the Celtics have also gotten back to their defensive roots, although they have also strayed from it in some games.  The Celtics have to make defense their priority in this game especially because the Knicks can be a very dangerous offensive team.   The Celtics must especially guard the perimeter as the Knicks are 2nd in the league in 3 pointers made and they aren't shy about shooting them.  But they also have to guard the paint because the Knicks have several players who can take it strong to the hoop like Melo, KMart, and Smith as well. 

Rebound - The Celtics are 29th in the league in rebounding  but he Knicks aren't all that much better, coming in at 24th.  Chandler is questionable for this game and they will be a bigger threat on the boards if he plays.    The Celtics have got to crash the boards as a team and win the battle on the glass if they want to win this game. 

Be Aggressive - The Celtics must be the more aggressive team.  They have to be aggressive in going to the hoop and not settle for jumpers, especially if the jumpers aren't falling.  They must be aggressive on the boards and in going after loose balls and winning the 50/50 plays.  The more aggressive team gets the calls from the officials and that will be important in this game.   We know that the Knicks will be aggressive and so the Celtics have to match that intensity. 

Play 48 Minutes - The Celtics must get off to a good start and play hard for 48 minutes in this game.  The Celtics have gotten off to strong starts only to collapse and give up big leads.  They have also gotten off to slow starts and sometimes have come back and other times have not been able to catch up.   They may get away with slow starts or with letting up in the game with some teams, but they can't count on the Knicks to let them back in if they get themselves down in this game.   

X-Factors
Focus On the Road
The Celtics have been terrible on the road this season and that's putting it mildly.  They have won just 13 games away from home this season.  It will be crucial for the Celtics to find a way to get back to winning on the road since they won't have home court in the playoffs and will need to win on the road then.  This would be a good time for them to find that focus and prove that they can beat a quality team on the road. 
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 30, 2013, 11:20:25 PM
Thanks FL! TP! Let's win every game for the rest of the season! :) With our bench-warmers!

I want to see me some Shavlik and Jeff! Please win this game, Celtics
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: jdz101 on March 31, 2013, 01:06:13 AM
Iman Shumpert at power forward...

Now THATS smallball  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 01:30:29 AM
Quote from: jdz101 on March 31, 2013, 01:06:13 AM
Iman Shumpert at power forward...

Now THATS smallball  ;D

Looks like Mike Woodson has been studying Doc Rivers style.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: GreenFaith1819 on March 31, 2013, 03:09:48 AM
TP, FL!

Go into NY and smack em' in the mouth, BOS!

Shavvy Baby! ;D Keep up the good play off the bench!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: aporel#18 on March 31, 2013, 04:54:42 PM
Doc, limit the Captain's minutes tonight to 24. Free him in the 4th quarter though to score the winning shot.

More minutes for the Chinese 3, Wilcox and Crawford. We want the Knicks in first round, so any outcome will be good for us.

Go Celtics!

TP, FL. Great game preview.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Porty on March 31, 2013, 06:00:53 PM
Hope Bradley can get into Jr´s head, he´s been on a roll lately. Would be huge if we could limit him to 10/15 points.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 06:00:53 PM
RELEASE THE SHAVLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 07:34:58 PM
hopefully we show up tonight   :-X
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tgreanier on March 31, 2013, 07:41:05 PM
I gotta tell ya, I WANT this win. It is time to play some Celtics basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:41:44 PM
Doc mystifies me....with non intelligent statements ect.....he won't start shav......as if Wilcox is doing better..do you realize what starting does to a players confidence.....it ROCKETS up....and usually their effort does also.....so i say...why not....I personally would give alomost everyone a chance to start.....of course I am a TEAM-style coach...you lose your position by your own actions with me....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 07:42:37 PM
we better see Bradley on Smith tonight for major minutes.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:42:51 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 06:00:53 PM
RELEASE THE SHAVLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ya Boyyyyyy...he will eat up on kenyon martin....gets us some better %.....on possesions..and fould trouble...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:43:24 PM
wasn't brad on smith last time..?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:44:31 PM
Now if we had a shot blocker...intimidator in there -shav- then smith can only shoot= better, easiler Defense for bradley on smith....man i am good...!  ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:45:20 PM
oh paul.....doc doesn't want the ball...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 07:46:14 PM
why are Cs playing like this? not pushing the ball up the floor

I can't take it
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:46:32 PM
better to make melo shoot outside....no rebounds for him....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:46:59 PM
Jeff Green, the SkyBox machine...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tgreanier on March 31, 2013, 07:47:45 PM
Pierce showing Melo how it is done.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
#1 reason shav should be in instead of bass...we have PLENTY of shooters out there....no rebounders....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:48:54 PM
that hair on shumpfort....."Kid N Play" = too hype..LOL to HIGH..! Block that hair..!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 07:49:03 PM
Bradley with his pattented running piece of crap
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 07:49:17 PM
no defense. cool
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:49:52 PM
shav would have had that rebound....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:50:33 PM
frigioni and novak....maybe someone should cover them........
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 07:50:47 PM
Knicks play small, hope Doc does not get caught in that trap.

Usually does though.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tonyto3690 on March 31, 2013, 07:51:15 PM
I'm a big big big Bradley homer.  I loved what we saw out of him when Ray went down.

But man he has been horrible on offense lately, and even his defense has been significantly worse.  There is no way he isn't injured.


Also the perimeter defense has been pretty horrible so far.  Offense looks okay.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 07:52:28 PM
Jeff Green is still alive and well.

so...there's that.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
wow. what a block by K mart. we really screwed up not grabbing him.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 07:53:39 PM
Lebron and Melo are special. Small forwards that can play pf. Like Mark Aguire back in the day. Pierce not so good at it. Green a little better, but seems more comfortable at the 3.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tonyto3690 on March 31, 2013, 07:54:37 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
#1 reason shav should be in instead of bass...we have PLENTY of shooters out there....no rebounders....

Bass has been playing very well lately
Bass is a better post defender than Shav
Bass is a better pick and roll player
Bass is a better perimeter defender can switch and guard 3s
Bass is a better shooter
Bass is a better post player
Bass is the superior player to Shav in almost every single way except rebounding.

Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 07:55:23 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
wow. what a block by K mart. we really screwed up not grabbing him.

Plays like that give the crowd energy which usually gives the team energy.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:55:38 PM
doc is mad at shav...because he did so well the other night....you know...that irritating thing he did...REBOUNDING...! Nice roll by Green...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 07:55:45 PM
not sure I agree with the idea that K-Mart playing great for Knicks means playing great for Cs.
However, I did advocate for him to get signed.
Though I'm not mad. Have you seen Shav?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tonyto3690 on March 31, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
wow. what a block by K mart. we really screwed up not grabbing him.

Whatever, so did everyone else.

He was had worse numbers than the other guys we signed and hadn't showed ANY signs of recovering or his knees not looking like Jello every time he walked.


It happens.  Ainge doesn't have a crystal ball.  Sometimes you miss out.  EVERY sign, EVERY metric pointed to him being done.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tgreanier on March 31, 2013, 07:56:11 PM
Quote from: tonyto3690 on March 31, 2013, 07:54:37 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
#1 reason shav should be in instead of bass...we have PLENTY of shooters out there....no rebounders....

Bass has been playing very well lately
Bass is a better post defender than Shav
Bass is a better pick and roll player
Bass is a better perimeter defender can switch and guard 3s
Bass is a better shooter
Bass is a better post player
Bass is the superior player to Shav in almost every single way except rebounding.

****

TP for sanity.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 07:58:50 PM
in penalty. God lets be aggressive
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:59:05 PM
Quote from: tonyto3690 on March 31, 2013, 07:54:37 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
#1 reason shav should be in instead of bass...we have PLENTY of shooters out there....no rebounders....

Bass has been playing very well lately
Bass is a better post defender than Shav
Bass is a better pick and roll player
Bass is a better perimeter defender can switch and guard 3s
Bass is a better shooter
Bass is a better post player
Bass is the superior player to Shav in almost every single way except rebounding.

****
nice effort...too bad you are wrong...Bass has a good game every now and then....but too few for his minutes....way too few......no rebounds and a LOT of taken shots.....slim effort when he CAN play......shav blocks many more shots on ALL..and has played much less.....but you and doc love bass.....i see his talent....but he doesn't bring it much, not as much as he can.....he cost us that game vs miami when he could have easily dunked...instead a lazy lay attempt, then miami won by THAT 2.....typical....he has good games.....but he could be consistant....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:59:58 PM
what..smith only did what lebron does.....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:00:55 PM
Some bad calls on the Knicks so far this game.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:01:25 PM
bradley is a little off.....i bet he has some injury....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:01:45 PM
Bradley needs to learn the Euro step.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:01:47 PM
dern paul, arc that ball..
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:02:11 PM
ouch, Pierce...gotta get better shots than that. Green has to pass out of the double team faster.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 08:02:41 PM
all jumpers when we're in the penalty

smh
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: sed522002 on March 31, 2013, 08:03:01 PM
I want February AB back  :( ...He has to have some sort of injury, cuz his defense is starting to slip some too.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tgreanier on March 31, 2013, 08:03:47 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:59:05 PM
Quote from: tonyto3690 on March 31, 2013, 07:54:37 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
#1 reason shav should be in instead of bass...we have PLENTY of shooters out there....no rebounders....

Bass has been playing very well lately
Bass is a better post defender than Shav
Bass is a better pick and roll player
Bass is a better perimeter defender can switch and guard 3s
Bass is a better shooter
Bass is a better post player
Bass is the superior player to Shav in almost every single way except rebounding.

****
nice effort...too bad you are wrong...Bass has a good game every now and then....but too few for his minutes....way too few......no rebounds and a LOT of taken shots.....slim effort when he CAN play......shav blocks many more shots on ALL..and has played much less.....but you and doc love bass.....i see his talent....but he doesn't bring it much, not as much as he can.....he cost us that game vs miami when he could have easily dunked...instead a lazy lay attempt, then miami won by THAT 2.....typical....he has good games.....but he could be consistant....

Bass is no superstar, but to think Shav is suddenly the answer, you are a bit over the top. Shav had a great game against Atlanta, and may well make a difference tonight, but really? you want to insert him into the lineup like he is the key man? Bass is not playing badly tonight and I don't even like Bass. If we can get a decent game out of Bass and have Shav come in off the bench, things will be much better than the other way around.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:04:34 PM
kidd n terry hands...old dallas guys...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:04:41 PM
Shav time. Let's rebound.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:04:51 PM
Quote from: sed522002 on March 31, 2013, 08:03:01 PM
I want February AB back  :( ...He has to have some sort of injury, cuz his defense is starting to slip some too.

so when Bradley sucks, he must have some sort of injury, and when Green struggled, he was just called horrible and weak-minded  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
I agree AB has been off his game.    probably something nagging him
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:07:35 PM
well, his reply was too pointed....i like shav....sure, different....play him...well of course i would...i always play the hot player....they try harder when they know someone else wants their minutes.....we need rebounds...it hurts the other team....what bass does...all the guys can do...his outside shot..somewhat consistant...so what.anyone can do that..we need a rebounder/shot blocker....it changes everything more than a guy who shoots a 10 footer does. Bass has great skills, he just doesn't try hard all the time.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:09:10 PM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
I agree AB has been off his game.    probably something nagging him
ya...they said he is icing his knees.....we know, as palyers, it is always something....some you can play thru, some you cannot...you WILL still play....LOL...never want to lose your timing...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tgreanier on March 31, 2013, 08:10:06 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:07:35 PM
well, his reply was too pointed....i like shav....sure, different....play him...well of course i would...i always play the hot player....they try harder when they know someone else wants their minutes.....we need rebounds...it hurts the other team....what bass does...all the guys can do...his outside shot..somewhat consistant...so what.anyone can do that..we need a rebounder/shot blocker....it changes everything more than a guy who shoots a 10 footer does. Bass has great skills, he just doesn't try hard all the time.

Well Shav has been awful so far, so maybe Doc is wiser than us when it comes to making his lineups.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Atzar on March 31, 2013, 08:10:38 PM
One thing that isn't mentioned about Crawford much - his court vision is much better than I expected.  He's actually a good and willing passer.  I thought he was a black hole. 
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:10:45 PM
Shav working hard, looks nervous. Hard to rebound when it's 1 on 4.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:11:41 PM
besides, directly comparing bass and shav....how can we.....bass has been here for 2 years...playing a LOT...gets FIRST look passes, expected to shoot....shav has  been here 2 months...maybe.....gets little looks, little passes.....so actually that makes shav look better....he made his own spot. no one SET HIM up....he went and got the ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:12:41 PM
Quote from: tgreanier on March 31, 2013, 08:10:06 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:07:35 PM
well, his reply was too pointed....i like shav....sure, different....play him...well of course i would...i always play the hot player....they try harder when they know someone else wants their minutes.....we need rebounds...it hurts the other team....what bass does...all the guys can do...his outside shot..somewhat consistant...so what.anyone can do that..we need a rebounder/shot blocker....it changes everything more than a guy who shoots a 10 footer does. Bass has great skills, he just doesn't try hard all the time.

Well Shav has been awful so far, so maybe Doc is wiser than us when it comes to making his lineups.
::)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: albas89 on March 31, 2013, 08:13:11 PM
there is literally no way we beat the Knicks without KG... they're just too good offensively to afford missing our defensive leader!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 08:13:25 PM
miss Sully...and his work on the boards :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:14:15 PM
see.who had to cover kidd...shav....had to leave the ny big....then guys say he is out of position....it used to happen to perk b4...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Smutzy#9 on March 31, 2013, 08:14:21 PM
Correct me if im wrong. But im pretty sure its a foul when you wrap your arms around the ball handlers waist yes??

Melo has done it to green every time he has the ball. cheerio chucker
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:15:02 PM
big one by pp, nice outlet pass...by...?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:15:34 PM
crawford is funny....must be crazy hard to cover..soooo shifty.....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: sed522002 on March 31, 2013, 08:16:42 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:04:51 PM
Quote from: sed522002 on March 31, 2013, 08:03:01 PM
I want February AB back  :( ...He has to have some sort of injury, cuz his defense is starting to slip some too.

so when Bradley sucks, he must have some sort of injury, and when Green struggled, he was just called horrible and weak-minded  ::)

I don't know who you're referring to because I've always given Green the benefit of the doubt especially after coming off a major surgery, so that probably needs to be directed to someone else.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:16:59 PM
i missed the smith foul......lee missed it too..?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 08:17:07 PM
no KG ....sucks.........

smith gonna kill us
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 08:18:18 PM
and that's a wrap.

turn this crap off
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:18:29 PM
cover novak....big surprize..! Bradley i say has an injury...i was always for green though....so it isn't me....but i don't sweat it if it is.... ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 08:18:50 PM
Just a bunch of C's not reacting to the rebound.  sad
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 08:19:08 PM
New York killing the 3 's

not good......no KG
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
crawford can play.....like the guy here said..he sees the floor....!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
Shav setting great screens. Freeing up the shooter. Jet seems to play well when he is on the floor.


As Knicks offense, we need to stay close. They won't shoot 80% from the 3 point line forever.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: steefp2 on March 31, 2013, 08:19:18 PM
Urgh...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 08:19:53 PM
might want to put Jeff Green in
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:20:37 PM
wow. no amare, no chandler and we are trying to match them in a 3 contest?????
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:20:57 PM
Knicks try to force this style. Celtics got to be smarter. If we could attack them in the post, they would not have an answer.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
crawford can play.....like the guy here said..he sees the floor....!
he seems to be a hit or miss player.  tonight seems to be a 'hit' night fortunately
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:21:31 PM
I want Coool Ranch Bradley....! LOL...he has been off for a week or so, on both D and O....you can be off on offense for any reason...you are off on defense because some body part isn't 100%.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 08:21:58 PM
live by the 3 die by the 3. hopefully
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:22:15 PM
Wow, I reached 1000 Tps. Thanks everyone. Just took 6 years.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: dinome18 on March 31, 2013, 08:22:33 PM
Strange that people on this board expect any diff than last game. Still no rebounding or defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:22:48 PM
GO BIG DOC! T-will, Pierce, Green, WIlcox and Randolph attack down low.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:22:50 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
crawford can play.....like the guy here said..he sees the floor....!
he seems to be a hit or miss player.  tonight seems to be a 'hit' night fortunately
you are right...he is off n on.....I think one night he is going to have a BIG scoring night.....it jsut seems like he could....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: dinome18 on March 31, 2013, 08:22:33 PM
Strange that people on this board expect any diff than last game. Still no rebounding or defense.

blind faith?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:23:50 PM
Who is leaving the shooter?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 08:24:23 PM
lets hope we get this to single digits by the half

if not, we are done

not a large margin for error here
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:24:29 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:22:15 PM
Wow, I reached 1000 Tps. Thanks everyone. Just took 6 years.
LOL......bring on that next 1000....! in THREE years..! We're expecting a 50% improvement in ya there Chief-ey...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:25:34 PM
wow. we are about to get blown out
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:23:50 PM
Who is leaving the shooter?

everyone
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:26:18 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:23:50 PM
Who is leaving the shooter?

everyone

how about that great doc defense?  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:26:38 PM
We need to take it inside more, and start hitting our free throws.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Big_Matt34 on March 31, 2013, 08:26:46 PM
Shavlik showing why he was playing in China ATM.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:26:58 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:26:38 PM
We need to take it inside more, and start hitting our free throws.

ya think?  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:27:05 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:22:50 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
crawford can play.....like the guy here said..he sees the floor....!
he seems to be a hit or miss player.  tonight seems to be a 'hit' night fortunately
you are right...he is off n on.....I think one night he is going to have a BIG scoring night.....it jsut seems like he could....

That's on the coach. Ride a hot shooter and bench a cold one. They have no conscience. Coaches got to control them.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: Big_Matt34 on March 31, 2013, 08:26:46 PM
Shavlik showing why he was playing in China ATM.

so last game was fools gold?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 31, 2013, 08:27:28 PM
Just turned it on, getting killed by the 3 i can see.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:28:21 PM
GO BIG DOC! T-will, Pierce, Green, WIlcox and Randolph attack down low.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:29:01 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: Big_Matt34 on March 31, 2013, 08:26:46 PM
Shavlik showing why he was playing in China ATM.

so last game was fools gold?

yes
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:29:43 PM
Green at center? Ugh...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:29:59 PM
Green at center. This should be the answer.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 31, 2013, 08:33:15 PM
That should have been a no call.  Both guys going for the ball and then JR Smith flops...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:34:02 PM
Quote from: letsgoblue86 on March 31, 2013, 08:33:15 PM
That should have been a no call.  Both guys going for the ball and then JR Smith flops...
Ball don't lie
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:34:43 PM
how did T-will miss that layup!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:35:30 PM
Melo is strong as a bear. Just pushing Green and Pierce around like rag dolls on those rebounds.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 08:36:11 PM
Man Melo's shoulders are just swinging on peoples faces, and he's asking for the fouls? dahell?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 08:36:31 PM
if we can just go on a 5 or 7-0 run right here, i'd be grateful
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:36:36 PM
wow. garbage offensive strategy and defensive showing.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:36:41 PM
melo cries to the ref every play....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
They go small and Melo eats you up in the post. We go small and let the threes fly. :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:25 PM
knicks would destroy us in the playoffs
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: YoungOne87 on March 31, 2013, 08:38:08 PM
melo fouls on every free throw..
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
melo should do CHAMPOINSHIP Wrestling.....!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:40:15 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:25 PM
knicks would destroy us in the playoffs

Melo can't do that to Kg though.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:40:21 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:25 PM
knicks would destroy us in the playoffs

I really don't think so. KG would make a huge difference.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:41:23 PM
Get within 10. :)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:41:39 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:40:21 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:25 PM
knicks would destroy us in the playoffs

I really don't think so. KG would make a huge difference.

I'm talking as we are constructed right now without KG.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:43:07 PM
so we have given up 60 first halk points? great defensive coaching doc. marvelous
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:43:09 PM
Knicks forcing this pace. Celtics = suckers!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:43:15 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:41:39 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:40:21 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:25 PM
knicks would destroy us in the playoffs

I really don't think so. KG would make a huge difference.

I'm talking as we are constructed right now without KG.

In that case, any of the playoff teams would kill us
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:43:37 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:41:23 PM
Get within 10. :)

good luck with that!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:45:13 PM
oh well this game is boring
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 08:45:34 PM
We NEED KG..he runs the team.....in my opinion....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:46:06 PM
PP on pace for another triple double, but someone has to help him on the glass.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
FOULS EVERYWHERE
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: ejk3489 on March 31, 2013, 08:46:51 PM
Wow, it's really not the C's night.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:46:54 PM
It's just not our night...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:46:55 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:41:39 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 08:40:21 PM
Quote from: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:25 PM
knicks would destroy us in the playoffs

I really don't think so. KG would make a huge difference.

I'm talking as we are constructed right now without KG.

With no Kg, then yes.

Doc will try same strategy. It does not work!!! Has tried it for two games this week and nothing. But I guarantee you, he will try it in the 2nd half.


Why not try something different? Go real big. And keep it that way. What could it hurt? Pound them inside and on the boards. Play everyone straight up, no help.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 31, 2013, 08:46:59 PM
What a freaking joke. 
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on March 31, 2013, 08:47:13 PM
ballgame, we ain't winning jack tonight. I'm out.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: albas89 on March 31, 2013, 08:47:18 PM
lol... goodnight everybody... ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 08:47:31 PM
welp.

just that kind of game.

think i'll turn this off
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 08:48:14 PM
11-16 from 3. Jeez.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 08:48:37 PM
well that was a real kick in the teeth.  kind of expected it to go with the way they're shooting
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Smutzy#9 on March 31, 2013, 08:48:44 PM
story of the half. Knicks hitting everything. Melo getting treatment. Not great D

Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ing hate the knicks
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:49:13 PM
Man you all give up too easily.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 08:49:26 PM
I really hate Avery's game right now.  What the heck is he doing?  He can't make shots, he turns the ball over and he commits terrible fouls every game that gets him out of the game and helps get the Celtics into the penalty.  I don't even care if they're bad calls against him; it happens every game, at some point, the guy has to back off and stop committing pointless fouls.

What the heck happened to his movement off the ball?  He's playing to his weaknesses or Doc is by having him on the ball so much.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 08:50:01 PM
Lets turn this around in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:50:29 PM
I don't think anyone is scared of the Knicks come playoff time.  They'll die by the 3 pointer, no matter how well they shoot it on some nights.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Josh88 on March 31, 2013, 08:51:51 PM
Quote from: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:50:29 PM
I don't think anyone is scared of the Knicks come playoff time.  They'll die by the 3 pointer, no matter how well they shoot it on some nights.

I agree, I'll take them over Indiana for a first round matchup that's for sure
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 31, 2013, 08:52:40 PM
Getting killed from the 3 and ft line and rebounds are killing us. Horrible first half
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Mr Green on March 31, 2013, 08:52:59 PM
Quote from: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:49:13 PM
Man you all give up too easily.

Word! +1
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:53:11 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 08:48:14 PM
11-16 from 3. Jeez.

Most wide open.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 31, 2013, 08:53:23 PM
Quote from: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:49:13 PM
Man you all give up too easily.

???? Everything is going the knicks way. Pointing that out doesn't mean we're "Giving up". When the knicks are hitting 3's tho they're nearly unbeatable.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:54:50 PM
Anyone else excited about Game of Thrones tonight?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: sed522002 on March 31, 2013, 08:55:18 PM
Quote from: Josh88 on March 31, 2013, 08:51:51 PM
Quote from: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:50:29 PM
I don't think anyone is scared of the Knicks come playoff time.  They'll die by the 3 pointer, no matter how well they shoot it on some nights.

I agree, I'll take them over Indiana for a first round matchup that's for sure

-Definitely..they just don't pose a major threat...yeah they'll win a game or two, but I don't see them winning an entire seriesl
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 08:56:41 PM
Checking in from MSG. This game is rough but they cant shoot like this all game every game  in a seven game series. See yall after the game
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
Anyone tink Ware's injury got into the celtics heads and they just don't want to contest jump shooters?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Lightskinsmurf on March 31, 2013, 09:01:38 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:54:50 PM
Anyone else excited about Game of Thrones tonight?

No, but I'm excited about The Walking Dead which is coming on now! y'all let me know how the rest of the game turns out. Ill try to watch both if I can!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 09:02:30 PM
Quote from: Lightskinsmurf on March 31, 2013, 08:53:23 PM
Quote from: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:49:13 PM
Man you all give up too easily.

???? Everything is going the knicks way. Pointing that out doesn't mean we're "Giving up". When the knicks are hitting 3's tho they're nearly unbeatable.

Well, 3 people basically said that they were "out" or turning off their TV, so I could only infer that they were giving up on the game.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 31, 2013, 09:02:51 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
Anyone tink Ware's injury got into the celtics heads and they just don't want to contest jump shooters?

Harsh
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 31, 2013, 09:02:51 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
Anyone tink Ware's injury got into the celtics heads and they just don't want to contest jump shooters?

Harsh

well, I'm struggling for reasons why they are letting the knicks rain threes on them
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:04:32 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:54:50 PM
Anyone else excited about Game of Thrones tonight?
I am.  been waiting a long time for it to come back.  can't watch it tonight because I promised my wife I'd watch it with her and she went to bed early tonight    :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:05:28 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 31, 2013, 09:02:51 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
Anyone tink Ware's injury got into the celtics heads and they just don't want to contest jump shooters?

Harsh

well, I'm struggling for reasons why they are letting the knicks rain threes on them
TP for finding the closest thing we'll see to a plausible excuse for tonight
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 09:07:19 PM
PP is the man.  That is all.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:08:45 PM
why aren't we going to Bass a little bit in the paint? I mean, he's not in for defensive purposes
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:09:07 PM
Bass is terrible at pick and roll D.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Josh88 on March 31, 2013, 09:10:17 PM
Nice free throw KMart
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:10:30 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:09:07 PM
Bass is terrible at pick and roll D.
maybe he can make it BIG in CHINA.!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:10:55 PM
These lineups are not going to win us the game. We might score even with them for the rest of the game, but it won't erase the deficit.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: OsirusCeltics on March 31, 2013, 09:11:19 PM
Quote from: sed522002 on March 31, 2013, 08:55:18 PM
Quote from: Josh88 on March 31, 2013, 08:51:51 PM
Quote from: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 08:50:29 PM
I don't think anyone is scared of the Knicks come playoff time.  They'll die by the 3 pointer, no matter how well they shoot it on some nights.

I agree, I'll take them over Indiana for a first round matchup that's for sure

-Definitely..they just don't pose a major threat...yeah they'll win a game or two, but I don't see them winning an entire seriesl

Yeah cosign. The only team I seen that went far with that scheme was when the Magic made it to the Finals in '09. But even the Magic also played pick and roll wit Howard

Knicks have nothing else, just 3s lol
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:11:29 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:08:45 PM
why aren't we going to Bass a little bit in the paint? I mean, he's not in for defensive purposes
there is many here that dispute that...bass HAS 2 pointshe is getting hot...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:12:35 PM
melo definitly plays a from of lebron ball......with ref assist...!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:13:51 PM
sorry.i never saw the game of thrones...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:15:06 PM
I'm not sure they are running plays. Just then, 3 guys standing together in the corner.


Bass not even try for these rebounds.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Mr Green on March 31, 2013, 09:15:40 PM
Miami up over Spurs 88 to 86 with 1 second left.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:16:28 PM
keep chipping, guys

can't make it up in one play.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:16:46 PM
After that pathetic post up by Bass, he'd be on my bench. Mr White earn yourself some PT.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Pierce: 11 boards
Rest of team: 10 boards

Truth.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:17:09 PM
(http://www.ditdoetdirk.nl/crap/jeffgreen.gif)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:17:58 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:04:32 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:54:50 PM
Anyone else excited about Game of Thrones tonight?
I am.  been waiting a long time for it to come back.  can't watch it tonight because I promised my wife I'd watch it with her and she went to bed early tonight    :'(

That is how my wife is with Justified.

TP for the Iron Throne though.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:19:44 PM
I'm not watching Game of Thrones until this season is all done :] Make it a weekend marathon :D
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: dinome18 on March 31, 2013, 09:20:34 PM
Bradley been exposed as a starter especially without rondo. Bradley not a starter in this league.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:20:44 PM
i mean why all the threes?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:21:28 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:17:58 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:04:32 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 08:54:50 PM
Anyone else excited about Game of Thrones tonight?
I am.  been waiting a long time for it to come back.  can't watch it tonight because I promised my wife I'd watch it with her and she went to bed early tonight    :'(

That is how my wife is with Justified.

TP for the Iron Throne though.
thanks, decided to watch the game over the Walking Dead finale -- looking like a poor choice on my part -- but I'll get to enjoy that one for myself tomorrow.   ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:22:30 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:19:44 PM
I'm not watching Game of Thrones until this season is all done :] Make it a weekend marathon :D
nice display of willpower if you can do it.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:23:09 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:19:44 PM
I'm not watching Game of Thrones until this season is all done :] Make it a weekend marathon :D

I love a good marathon. Just got done with a two month Soprano marathon.

TP to you too.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:24:20 PM
i mean if we could just put together a legitimate run and guard the 3. sheesh
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
Quote from: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:24:20 PM
i mean if we could just put together a legitimate run and guard the 3. sheesh

What we are doing, vs this team, is broken.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:26:08 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:22:30 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:19:44 PM
I'm not watching Game of Thrones until this season is all done :] Make it a weekend marathon :D
nice display of willpower if you can do it.
I watch 0 TV so only see the occasional Facebook post or bus ad. It's alright. The worst part is the girlfriend asking for GoT all the time. "Can we watch it yet?" :] She's having a bit of a harder time not watching it, it seems :)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
Quote from: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:24:20 PM
i mean if we could just put together a legitimate run and guard the 3. sheesh

What we are doing, vs this team, is broken.
They're shooting at a ridiculous clip too.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:27:44 PM
Doc?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:29:33 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
Quote from: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:24:20 PM
i mean if we could just put together a legitimate run and guard the 3. sheesh

What we are doing, vs this team, is broken.
They're shooting at a ridiculous clip too.

Did the same thing earlier this week. Knicks get you to play this way and they are way better at it. Just foolish to fall for it twice.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
i think we've given up
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:31:52 PM
Quote from: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
i think we've given up

Pierce and Green remind me of Pierce and Walker.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on March 31, 2013, 09:32:31 PM
I hate the Knicks, they don't even impress me, we are catching them during one of their home games where they don't miss and we didn't get a fair whistle, Pierce and Green played great but we just aren't going to win games like this during the regular season. It will be sweet to see all of these frontrunners on the Knicks get beat in the playoffs though, hopefully by us.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:32:35 PM
Wilcox...did he do anything tonight....? i would try White...then shav more also.....wilcox can be a presence...but he can disappear so easily.....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 09:32:53 PM
What a stupid shot by Crawford.  Shoulda used up the clock.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 09:33:04 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:31:52 PM
Quote from: kgainez on March 31, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
i think we've given up

Pierce and Green remind me of Pierce and Walker.

With the teammates he has, and seeing Shumpert's haircut out there, Pierce must feel like he stepped into a time warp
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: letsgoblue86 on March 31, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
JR Smith quickly becoming one of my least favorite players
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: CelticSooner on March 31, 2013, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:32:35 PM
Wilcox...did he do anything tonight....? i would try White...then shav more also.....wilcox can be a presence...but he can disappear so easily.....

Wilcox like Bass benefits mainly due to Rondo. Where's the hustle?
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on March 31, 2013, 09:34:50 PM
Chris Copeland seriously looks like an idiot. Has a dumb as a rock look etched on his face. Unfortunately he is out hustling most of our guys.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:34:56 PM
Knicks keep a big in though. K-Mart or Copeland. And Carmelo is as big and powerful as a PF. Hard to stop. Very similar to how they were playing at the beginning of the season. Amare messes up the chemistry. They will only be better when Chandler gets healthy.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:35:12 PM
Quote from: letsgoblue86 on March 31, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
JR Smith quickly becoming one of my least favorite players
Yeh, that, and the opposite. He's pretty fun to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 31, 2013, 09:35:21 PM
Can Pierce get 6 points 5 boards and 5 assists in the forth? High unlikly, but if so that would be a 30/20/10 game
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 09:35:37 PM
We have worst collection of bigs in the league behind Garnett.  It's ridiculous.  What a bang up job by Ainge. 
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
okay...tell me this..on my FB page..the boston GLOBE just posted that the celtics lost 118-107 to the knicks......WHAT....what is going on.....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:38:19 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:32:35 PM
Wilcox...did he do anything tonight....? i would try White...then shav more also.....wilcox can be a presence...but he can disappear so easily.....

Meadowlark, Meadowlark... you know better. You earn minutes if you are a big around here. 2-3 months and you might get some run, when KG gets hurt. Now if you are a guard, get right out there.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: Andrew Celtic Nation on March 31, 2013, 09:34:50 PM
Chris Copeland seriously looks like an idiot. Has a dumb as a rock look etched on his face. Unfortunately he is out hustling most of our guys.
I actually like Copeland a lot -- just for the sheer fact he hustles and makes things happens, especially when he plays against teams that aren't putting in a full effort.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:39:14 PM





The Boston Globe

 
Celtics fall to Knicks, 118-107
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
okay...tell me this..on my FB page..the boston GLOBE just posted that the celtics lost 118-107 to the knicks......WHAT....what is going on.....
yeah, like the C's will score 36 more points   ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:40:04 PM
Just stupid. I agree with Tommy. Foolish strategy. Seems like Doc is ok with it. :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: WeMadeIt17 on March 31, 2013, 09:41:05 PM
We suck without KG
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:41:23 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
okay...tell me this..on my FB page..the boston GLOBE just posted that the celtics lost 118-107 to the knicks......WHAT....what is going on.....
yeah, like the C's will score 36 more points   ;)
Crawford's on it ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
okay...tell me this..on my FB page..the boston GLOBE just posted that the celtics lost 118-107 to the knicks......WHAT....what is going on.....
yeah, like the C's will score 36 more points   ;)
i know but...what are they saying......maybe last weeks game....??? The Golbe is a failing lib newspaper....
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 09:41:51 PM
Ainge just wasted the last few seasons of Pierce and Garnett by giving them such garbage big men for teammates.  My goodness.  Whenever a guy trades for Ricky Davis, well, that's pretty suspect so I'm not surprised.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:42:22 PM
I think, by contract, Tommy can't bash Doc. But can take some jabs sometimes.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:42:29 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:41:23 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
okay...tell me this..on my FB page..the boston GLOBE just posted that the celtics lost 118-107 to the knicks......WHAT....what is going on.....
yeah, like the C's will score 36 more points   ;)
Crawford's on it ;)
glad someone is
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Andrew Celtic Nation on March 31, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Knicks are like obsessed with stat padding with their stars.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:43:38 PM
DJ White time. I'm excited. Doc should have tried this 3 quarters ago.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: WeMadeIt17 on March 31, 2013, 09:43:59 PM
Absolutely hate this basketball i am watching right now
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:43:59 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:42:22 PM
I think, by contract, Tommy can't bash Doc. But can take some jabs sometimes.
he says.."what is HE doing.it is just...." then mike gets real quiet...off camera....probably doof slapping tommy..."stop it tommy, we got a good gig here...easy $$$!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Shamrocker on March 31, 2013, 09:44:10 PM
These types of performances are becoming far to common. At what point is fair to target Glen Rivers for his utter inability to get his team ready to play? 
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SCeltic34 on March 31, 2013, 09:44:38 PM
I wonder if NY fans truly believe their team has a chance of winning a title.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on March 31, 2013, 09:44:51 PM
It feels like the Knicks are the Globetrotters and we are there puppets
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:43:59 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:42:22 PM
I think, by contract, Tommy can't bash Doc. But can take some jabs sometimes.
he says.."what is HE doing.it is just...." then mike gets real quiet...off camera....probably doof slapping tommy..."stop it tommy, we got a good gig here...easy $$$!

Yes..yes...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrocker on March 31, 2013, 09:44:10 PM
These types of performances are becoming far to common. At what point is fair to target Glen Rivers for his utter inability to get his team ready to play?

Way past that point!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:46:15 PM
Quote from: Shamrocker on March 31, 2013, 09:44:10 PM
These types of performances are becoming far to common. At what point is fair to target Glen Rivers for his utter inability to get his team ready to play?
i would say....5-6 years ago...! LOL...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: lon3lytoaster on March 31, 2013, 09:46:15 PM
4 total points from our starters not named Green or Pierce.

My god that's disgusting and inexcusable.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:46:30 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:42:22 PM
I think, by contract, Tommy can't bash Doc. But can take some jabs sometimes.
I'm sure he can't be negative towards the team on a general basis (wouldn't think that applies to particular plays or perhaps even a game) but he's made a number of valid points about this team and questionable coaching over the years.  would have liked to have seen the C's try to bring him back instead of hiring Doc but guess that's just crazy on my part.  would love to see 70's style C's basketball brought back to the current NBA.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:47:07 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on March 31, 2013, 09:46:15 PM
4 total points from our starters not named Green or Pierce.

My god that's disgusting and inexcusable.
But let's get Sully back instead of Rondo ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:47:14 PM
When they call you a "players coach" it may sound like a compliment...but it isn't....!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:48:08 PM
Quote from: Kiorrik on March 31, 2013, 09:47:07 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on March 31, 2013, 09:46:15 PM
4 total points from our starters not named Green or Pierce.

My god that's disgusting and inexcusable.
But let's get Sully back instead of Rondo ;)
i saw that post....didn't get to post on it..I am for Rondo....i like sully...but rondo....!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: lour on March 31, 2013, 09:48:43 PM
I can't take this game anymore.. I can't wait till the knicks get into the playoffs and realize that their 3 point shooting heavy offense will not bring them far into the playoffs.

I hate the knicks.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:49:40 PM
Bass is the worst teammate for rebounding help.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: CelticConcourse on March 31, 2013, 09:49:55 PM
Not a great game
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 09:50:55 PM
Doc, you really are the best coach in the NBA.
You have amazing adjustments and decision making.
I love how you played Big instead of matching the Knicks small ball.
You are my favorite coach of all time.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: dinome18 on March 31, 2013, 09:51:38 PM
Pierce is hurt? Ice on foot while sitting on bench, much like KG had.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: NocturnalRebel on March 31, 2013, 09:52:31 PM
Can't keep watching. C's got killed behind tha 3 point line. Nobody outside of Pierce and Green really gave much effort. This game is depressing unless you're a Knick fan. Time to catch up on Walking Dead.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:52:54 PM
Quote from: dinome18 on March 31, 2013, 09:51:38 PM
Pierce is hurt? Ice on foot while sitting on bench, much like KG had.

With our medical staff...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
Two guys willing to rebound on the floor. Watch this Meadowlark.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: lour on March 31, 2013, 09:54:03 PM
I wish I could have listened to this game on CSN instead of MSG. I really hate Mike Breen......
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 09:54:49 PM
The rebounding on this team is ridiculous.  How can Pierce outrebound his own teammates?  He's only 6'7 at that.  When Ainge is thinking of re-signing Bass for 18 million over 3 years, does he not consider that Bass does only one thing well and that one thing is not what a team should be engaging in too much?  Bass was a horrible rebounder and defender last season.  They certainly didn't win because of what Bass did.  And here is Ainge, giving out a contract to the worst rebounding big in the league when that's our biggest weakness.

This team has not rebounded since 2008.  It's been a long time and it hasn't been addressed.  I don't get it.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: lour on March 31, 2013, 09:54:03 PM
I wish I could have listened to this game on CSN instead of MSG. I really hate Mike Breen......

Me too. Although I don't mind Fraziers color commentary.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: JoT on March 31, 2013, 09:56:41 PM
Quote from: lon3lytoaster on March 31, 2013, 09:46:15 PM
4 total points from our starters not named Green or Pierce.

My god that's disgusting and inexcusable.
I'm not watching the game, but I thought you meant 4 points per player... until I saw the scoreboard. 4 points total is comeletly inexcusable and disgusting.
Also a 35 yr old SF should NOT be leading in rebounds especially by such a wide margin.

Now it's 6 points total.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 09:54:49 PM
The rebounding on this team is ridiculous.  How can Pierce outrebound his own teammates?  He's only 6'7 at that.  When Ainge is thinking of re-signing Bass for 18 million over 3 years, does he not consider that Bass does only one thing well and that one thing is not what a team should be engaging in too much?  Bass was a horrible rebounder and defender last season.  They certainly didn't win because of what Bass did.  And here is Ainge, giving out a contract to the worst rebounding big in the league when that's our biggest weakness.

This team has not rebounded since 2008.  It's been a long time and it hasn't been addressed.  I don't get it.

Tp my friend.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Shamrocker on March 31, 2013, 09:57:11 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:52:54 PM
Quote from: dinome18 on March 31, 2013, 09:51:38 PM
Pierce is hurt? Ice on foot while sitting on bench, much like KG had.

With our medical staff...

Yup. Where supposed day to day injuries turn into season enders.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 09:57:46 PM
Doc is a good coach but he can be a p--- poor game manager and seems like a spectator at times
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
is it just me or does Shumpert remind anyone else of Kid 'n Play?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA)
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
Two guys willing to rebound on the floor. Watch this Meadowlark.
i am ..good thing he put them in with 4 minutes left. ::)

you guys are going to watch the Walking Dead...i thought the C's were acting like the...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:59:04 PM
Quote from: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 09:57:46 PM
Doc is a good coach but he can be a p--- poor game manager and seems like a spectator at times

His only counters, go small and play zone.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:59:39 PM
Quote from: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 09:57:46 PM
Doc is a good coach but he can be a p--- poor game manager and seems like a spectator at times
wouldn't that make him a bad coach?   :-\
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
is it just me or does Shumpert remind anyone else of Kid 'n Play?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA)

where you beeen..isaid that 8 pages ago...! so i agree..!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: timobusa on March 31, 2013, 10:00:10 PM
Quote from: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 09:57:46 PM
Doc is a good coach but he can be a p--- poor game manager and seems like a spectator at times

His rotation sucks. Period.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Shamrocker on March 31, 2013, 10:01:35 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:59:39 PM
Quote from: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 09:57:46 PM
Doc is a good coach but he can be a p--- poor game manager and seems like a spectator at times
wouldn't that make him a bad coach?   :-\

He's an average coach, but if you were to look at his salary, you would think he's the second coming of Red Auerbach.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: RockinRyA on March 31, 2013, 10:02:15 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: Chief on March 31, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
Two guys willing to rebound on the floor. Watch this Meadowlark.
i am ..good thing he put them in with 4 minutes left. ::)

you guys are going to watch the Walking Dead...i thought the C's were acting like the...

The C's are walking dead >.<
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 10:02:20 PM
This team seems, almost unwilling, to throw it into a post up.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: The Rondo Show on March 31, 2013, 10:02:57 PM
Chris Copeland joins the likes of Mullins, Henderson, Wright, Battier, Bellinelli, etc for below average players who destroy us
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
is it just me or does Shumpert remind anyone else of Kid 'n Play?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA)

where you beeen..isaid that 8 pages ago...! so i agree..!
missed that MS.  seem to be almost on the same wavelength tonight.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 10:06:56 PM
The Celtics tried to get too many switches tonight on offense.  It was just so slow and methodical.  It took forever to get a switch, then to feed the post only to have the Knicks quickly double team and the Celtics hurry the ball to an available shooter with the shot clock going down.  The Knicks didn't have basket protectors and the Celtics should've just tried fanning out and penetrating over and over.  They tried to take advantage of size mismatches and it didn't work and they adjust.

Why do we switch on defense all the time now?  I don't remember all this switching when Garnett was in the lineup.  What's the difference.  This is like pre-Thibideau Doc again.  Doc has to be the most overrated coach.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 10:09:49 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
is it just me or does Shumpert remind anyone else of Kid 'n Play?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA)

where you beeen..isaid that 8 pages ago...! so i agree..!
missed that MS.  seem to be almost on the same wavelength tonight.
Im kool with that.tp buddy..! We're Too Hype...! LOL...
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: hpantazo on March 31, 2013, 10:13:44 PM
well, Miami in round 1 here we come
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Chief on March 31, 2013, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 10:06:56 PM
The Celtics tried to get too many switches tonight on offense.  It was just so slow and methodical.  It took forever to get a switch, then to feed the post only to have the Knicks quickly double team and the Celtics hurry the ball to an available shooter with the shot clock going down.  The Knicks didn't have basket protectors and the Celtics should've just tried fanning out and penetrating over and over.  They tried to take advantage of size mismatches and it didn't work and they adjust.

Why do we switch on defense all the time now?  I don't remember all this switching when Garnett was in the lineup.  What's the difference.  This is like pre-Thibideau Doc again.  Doc has to be the most overrated coach.

I'd give you another TP, but there is this whole 1 hour rule. Going to put you on the buddy list though.  :) :) :)

Everything you've posted, I was thinking!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 10:15:19 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 10:09:49 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: Meadowlark_Scal on March 31, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on March 31, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
is it just me or does Shumpert remind anyone else of Kid 'n Play?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlY4C63ghA)

where you beeen..isaid that 8 pages ago...! so i agree..!
missed that MS.  seem to be almost on the same wavelength tonight.
Im kool with that.tp buddy..! We're Too Hype...! LOL...
one back at ya
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Shamrocker on March 31, 2013, 10:17:07 PM
Quote from: Galeto on March 31, 2013, 10:06:56 PM
The Celtics tried to get too many switches tonight on offense.  It was just so slow and methodical.  It took forever to get a switch, then to feed the post only to have the Knicks quickly double team and the Celtics hurry the ball to an available shooter with the shot clock going down.  The Knicks didn't have basket protectors and the Celtics should've just tried fanning out and penetrating over and over.  They tried to take advantage of size mismatches and it didn't work and they adjust.

Why do we switch on defense all the time now?  I don't remember all this switching when Garnett was in the lineup.  What's the difference.  This is like pre-Thibideau Doc again.  Doc has to be the most overrated coach.

Preach!
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: eugen on March 31, 2013, 10:18:14 PM
Cs today played a horrible defensive game. Knicks are very good shoting team. They have a great GM who got in 2-3  years great shooters like Jr Smith, Novak, Prigioni etc, instead of Cs GM who is discovering cheap junk in chinese league.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 10:48:49 PM
I saw the way this game was going down early on.

I bailed and watch walking dead .

I see I chose wisely...... :-\


too many new players with dubious NBA credentials ,   

this won't work good against playoff series.

bummed


smallball is dead ....... inside presence needed urgent
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: tenn_smoothie on March 31, 2013, 11:12:51 PM
Quote from: SHAQATTACK on March 31, 2013, 10:48:49 PM

this won't work good against playoff series.

smallball is dead ....... inside presence needed urgent.


I understand that KG is presently on the shelf, but I am still stunned to see a Celtic starting lineup of 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-7 and 6-8.

I played small college basketball 25 years ago and our starters weren't too far off from what the Celtics are currently trotting out there to compete in the NBA.

But Danny wanted to convert his big, physical championship team to a more stylish small-ball group and he has unfortunately succeeded. if memory serves me, we were leading the Eastern Conference when Danny's makeover began - I think we are presently hanging on to the 7th seed for dear life.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: CantBeRight on April 01, 2013, 12:01:54 AM
This sucks.
Title: Re: Celtics (38-34) at Knicks (45-26) 3/31
Post by: Porty on April 01, 2013, 06:47:07 AM
This defense is atrocious. And Doc keeps on insting in using small ball, oh well, nothing new here.