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Title: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 02, 2013, 09:04:26 PM

 

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Detroit Pistons (25-50) at Boston Celtics (38-36)
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #75, Road Game #37
TV:  CSNNE, FSD,  LP 755(DET)/756(BOS)
Radio:  WEEI, 97.1 FM The Ticket
TD Garden   
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Probable Starters
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Avery Bradley.... Paul Pierce.... Jeff Green.....Brandon Bass.... Chris Wilcox

Celtics Reserves
Jordan Crawford
Terrence Williams
DJ White
Shavlik Randolph
Courtney Lee
Jason Terry

Injured
Rajon Rondo (knee) out
Jared Sullinger (back) out
Kevin Garnett (foot/ankle) out

Red Claws
Fab Melo

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Probable Starters
PG(http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Calderon_Jose_TOR.jpg) SG(http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Knight_Brandon_det_12.jpg)SF(http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Singler_Kyle_DET.jpg) PF(http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Monroe_Greg_det_12.jpg) C(http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Drummond_Andre_DET.jpg)
Jose Calderon...... Brandon Knight...Kyle Singler....Greg Monroe ..... Andre Drummond

Pistons Bench
Rodney Stuckey
Corey Maggette
Jonas Jerebko
Khris Middleton
Charlie Villanueva
Kim English
Viacheslav Kravtsov

Injuries
Jason Maxiell (eye) out
Will Bynum (hand) day to day

Key Matchups 
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Brandon Bass vs Greg Monroe
Greg Monroe is averaging 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds this season, but in the two games vs the Celtics, he has averaged 17.5 points and 12 rebounds.  Just think of what Pekovic did to the Celtics in their last game and you'll realize why it will be important for Bass to keep Monroe out of the paint. 

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Chris Wilcox vs Andre Drummond
Drummond is averaging 7.4 points and 7.5 rebounds this season and has been playing well.  But as with Monroe, he seemed to play even better against the Celtics and scored 16 points in his last game against the C's.

Honorable Mention
Jose Calderon vs Avery Bradley
This is the first time the Celtics will face Calderon on the Pistons.  He is averaging 11.4 points and 7.1 assists for the year.  Hopefully Avery has busted his slump and will be able to hit his shots as well as slowing down Calderon from getting the Pistons into their sets quickly.   

Game Notes
The Celtics face former Celtics assistant Lawrence Frank and his Pistons for the 3rd and final time this season.  Before getting excited that this will be an easy game against the 25 win Pistons, remember that they have already beaten the Celtics twice this season.  The Pistons won the first game between them 103-83 and the second game 103-88 and so the Celtics should be looking to avenge those losses along with trying to get on track and find their rhythm going into the playoffs.   

The Celtics have played pretty well at home this season with a 25-11 record at the Garden.  The Pistons are just 10-27 on the road.  Both teams have been struggling with the Pistons going 2-8 in their last 10 games and the Celtics going 3-7 in their last 10.   The Celtics have lost 2 in a row while the Pistons are looking to win their second straight after beating the Raptors on Monday.   Detroit has won their last 4 games against the Celtics. 

The Celtics are still in the 7th spot in the East but they have dropped to just 1.5 games in front of the Bucks, who own the tie breaker should the two teams end up tied.  The Celtics are 3 games behind Chicago in the 6th spot and 3.5 games behind Atlanta in the 5th spot.  So, pretty much the Celtics are playing to stay in the 7th spot and not drop back into 8th.  The Pistons are playing for ping pong balls, but as with every team, it seems that they would rather beat the Celtics than get a better draft spot. 

It will seem strange not seeing Paul Pierce against Tayshaun Prince, who was traded at the deadline to the Grizzlies after 11 seasons in Detroit.   The Pistons are one of the teams that the Celtics should beat but they are also a team that they shouldn't take for granted as can be seen by their blow out losses in the first two games between these two teams.   

Keys to the Game
Defense - It all begins with defense.   When they play lock down defense they are very hard to beat.    When they get lax on defense, they struggle all the way around.  Without KG, the Celtics have struggled on defense and they have to find a way to get back to playing Celtics defense again. 

Rebound - The Celtics need to be aggressive on the boards.  Rebounding is effort and if the Celtics are putting the effort out to grab rebounds then that effort will translate to the other areas of their game.  Every Celtic needs to crash the boards.  It has to be a team effort.   


Focus and Aggressiveness - It could be easy for the Celtics to let down their guard in this one.   But they need to keep their focus and be aggressive.  They have to be aggressive in going to the basket and not settle for jumpers.  They have to be aggressive on defense and going for loose balls.  They have to focus on every player playing his role in the team game. 

X-Factors
Home Again and Final Stretch
The Celtics are back home again where they have played well this season.  They have to let the crowd pump them up to get a win against a team they haven't been able to beat yet this season.  They also have to get very serious about finding their rhythm and identity as a team during this final stretch going into the playoffs. 

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 02, 2013, 09:06:52 PM

I expect nothing but a win, based on the sole fact that we're playing at home.

We play so, so, so much better at home than on the road. Every single one of our players plays great at home, and fails on the road. Fact.

Should be a win, though I'm not guaranteeing any blowouts. More like down 10 at the start of Q4, only to pull out another comeback win.

But we don't lose at home. Doubt we lose this game.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 02, 2013, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: CelticConcourse on April 02, 2013, 09:06:52 PM

I expect nothing but a win, based on the sole fact that we're playing at home.

We play so, so, so much better at home than on the road. Every single one of our players plays great at home, and fails on the road. Fact.

Should be a win, though I'm not guaranteeing any blowouts. More like down 10 at the start of Q4, only to pull out another comeback win.

But we don't lose at home. Doubt we lose this game.

This is true but also very, very concerning considering the fact that the Celtics must win on the road in the playoffs.  Will they suddenly have a completely different mindset on the road in the playoffs?  We can only hope they will, but it's still very concerning. 

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 02, 2013, 09:33:54 PM

Quote from: FLCeltsFan on April 02, 2013, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: CelticConcourse on April 02, 2013, 09:06:52 PM

I expect nothing but a win, based on the sole fact that we're playing at home.

We play so, so, so much better at home than on the road. Every single one of our players plays great at home, and fails on the road. Fact.

Should be a win, though I'm not guaranteeing any blowouts. More like down 10 at the start of Q4, only to pull out another comeback win.

But we don't lose at home. Doubt we lose this game.

This is true but also very, very concerning considering the fact that the Celtics must win on the road in the playoffs.  Will they suddenly have a completely different mindset on the road in the playoffs?  We can only hope they will, but it's still very concerning.

Yeah... we can win every game at home (all three) but at some point we need to steal one on the road. We did it once against the Pacers, off a nice play (that Green layup), but it was tough. Pacers are very good at home, but pretty bad on the road. It might require a very clutch Game 7 performance by us... (good thing they have no real star!)

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: bobbyv on April 02, 2013, 09:40:45 PM

Pistons? Easy win.

Oh, forgot we're the Celtics. Putting it in the L column :-\

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 02, 2013, 10:27:31 PM

Going to this game! Lets get a W!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: The Rondo Show on April 02, 2013, 11:15:19 PM

Seems like we always lose to Detroit

Maybe at home we will save ourselves some frustration

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 02, 2013, 11:17:55 PM

Drummond and Monroe inside, with Calderon feeding them, we are screwed. We couldn't even handle Pekovic alone.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: bello_man09 on April 03, 2013, 12:37:48 AM

have we beat them this season!! :'( :'(

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: FLCeltsFan on April 03, 2013, 06:35:55 AM

Quote from: bello_man09 on April 03, 2013, 12:37:48 AM

have we beat them this season!! :'( :'(

Nope.  They lead the series 2-0. 

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hwangjini_1 on April 03, 2013, 08:35:54 AM

Quote from: FLCeltsFan on April 03, 2013, 06:35:55 AM

Quote from: bello_man09 on April 03, 2013, 12:37:48 AM

have we beat them this season!! :'( :'(

Nope.  They lead the series 2-0.

well, in that case the celtics are guaranteed to win tonight. the law of averages are in the celtics favor.  ;D

go celtics!!!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 12:50:47 PM

they're going to demolish us in the paint, with or without Paul this is a guaranteed L.

In the meantime, Doc Rivers is really getting on my nerves. As a fan, I'd like to be solid on who I get to watch and don't get to watch. The C's org and all the covering up of injuries is so annoying. Why would he open his mouth in the first place on either KG or PP? It's ANNOYING!!

UGH

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:43:29 PM

Wilcox is good for about 10 minutes a game. After that, the motor goes dead.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:47:10 PM

Rebounding looks like some adults and elementary kids playing 21.

Maybe we should go small. :'(

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:49:07 PM

I'm embarrassed.  :-\

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 07:50:28 PM

This team...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 07:50:47 PM

This is a joke

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:51:31 PM

I bet we shoot more jump shots than any team in the league.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 07:51:45 PM

No problem, Celtics!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 07:53:16 PM

I know these games are being taken as practice for the team, but i dont see how we will just be able to "turn it on" come playoff time

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:53:31 PM

Wait until Bass plays center tonight.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 07:55:51 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:53:31 PM

Wait until Bass plays center tonight.

When they have Monroe at PF the difference is negligible, going to get beat up on the boards no matter where he is.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 07:58:42 PM

Sloppy D, both Randolph and Pierce had their backs to the ball forcing the foul from Lee.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 07:59:17 PM

I'm really impressed with Randolph. The guy belongs in the NBA.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:00:14 PM

Shavlik with the moves!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:02:15 PM

Shav has some post moves. Give it to him!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:06:07 PM

At this rate the Pistons will only score 120.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: albas89 on April 03, 2013, 08:08:43 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:06:07 PM

At this rate the Pistons will only score 120.

Nah, they're gonna rest their starters in the 4th... :'(

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:11:34 PM

Hey Shav, if you want the ball then you better rebound it. This team does not pass it into the post anymore.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:14:13 PM

Notice Terry coming out wide open on Shav's solid picks. Nice plays by Terry, Shav, and Williams.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:14:13 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:11:34 PM

Hey Shav, if you want the ball then you better rebound it. This team does not pass it into the post anymore.

Unless you are Bass/Green/Pierce this game.

Detroit can't really hang with the C's unless they're getting on the offensive glass.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 08:15:43 PM

Shav and Williams for more PT!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:15:57 PM

Bass talks like Bubba Gump.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:16:47 PM

OOOH, Bass at center. 1 layup already scored.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 03, 2013, 08:17:33 PM

Feels like one those games that we won't be able to stretch out a lead.  Hope this isn't the case because we'll lose if it goes to the wire. Too much size.

Green off to a good start.  Feed Jeff.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

Wow, Terrence has be ON tonight. Feeding great passes and topping it off by going down the lane

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:19:37 PM

Crawford does not seems to want Williams to run the team. Reminds me of Ray and Rondo.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2013, 08:20:36 PM

Quote from: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

Wow, Terrence has be ON tonight. Feeding great passes and topping it off by going down the lane

It helps that Detroit's D is atrocious, especially on the perimeter.  But T-Will is looking sharp for sure.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 03, 2013, 08:20:48 PM

Maybe I was wrong.  C's taking control right now.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:20:59 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:16:47 PM

OOOH, Bass at center. 1 layup already scored.

I give him his do, looking good right now. :)

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 08:21:38 PM

Terrence and Green show

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:21:52 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:16:47 PM

OOOH, Bass at center. 1 layup already scored.

That layup was entirely on crawford.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:22:36 PM

Quote from: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

Wow, Terrence has be ON tonight. Feeding great passes and topping it off by going down the lane

Another guy that is much better than some players with NBA contracts.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:22:41 PM

Quote from: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2013, 08:20:36 PM

Quote from: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

Wow, Terrence has be ON tonight. Feeding great passes and topping it off by going down the lane

It helps that Detroit's D is atrocious, especially on the perimeter.  But T-Will is looking sharp for sure.

Detroit has to get Monroe/Drummond back out there. Their size is what got the Pistons going.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:24:22 PM

Charlie V....

Man I can't believe how much he's paid...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:25:56 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:24:22 PM

Charlie V....

Man I can't believe how much he's paid...

I've always questioned Dumars after the Darko pick.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 08:26:00 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:24:22 PM

Charlie V....

Man I can't believe how much he's paid...

I bet he can't either. 

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 08:27:14 PM

Pretty good play thus far!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 08:27:31 PM

This is the Bass we need come playoff time.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:27:33 PM

Have the Pistons amnestied anyone?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:27:38 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:22:36 PM

Another guy that is much better than some players with NBA contracts.

To be fair it wasn't really his ability in question. So far seems C's has straightened him out from headcase material, or just the stint in China really humbled him.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:28:20 PM

Quote from: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 08:27:31 PM

This is the Bass we need come playoff time.

This is the Bass that Danny gave a nice contract to.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:29:13 PM

Quote from: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 08:26:00 PM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 03, 2013, 08:24:22 PM

Charlie V....

Man I can't believe how much he's paid...

I bet he can't either.

Hahaha!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:31:01 PM

Doc sticks with Crawford too long.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 03, 2013, 08:32:22 PM

Crawford not playing well. 

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 08:32:35 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:31:01 PM

Doc sticks with Crawford too long.

Yup

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Neurotic Guy on April 03, 2013, 08:33:20 PM

Quote from: Neurotic Guy on April 03, 2013, 08:32:22 PM

Crawford not playing well.

That was nice.  But he is an adventure.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:34:00 PM

Yikes, certainly not Crawfords night - playing with low ball IQ and not making those really awkward looking shots that somehow usually fall.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 08:34:11 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:31:01 PM

Doc sticks with Crawford too long.

Agreed. But at least it paid off on that last and-1.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 08:34:39 PM

Who should be our third guard? Lee, T-Will or Crawford. 

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:35:17 PM

That's why Crawford is in there! Lol

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:35:56 PM

Is it just me or does A. Sherrod Blakely loves the sound of his voice too much?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:36:50 PM

Heh, thankfully spoke to soon. Still makes me nervous everytime he throws up a shot.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:39:17 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:35:56 PM

Is it just me or does A. Sherrod Blakely loves the sound of his voice too much?

Insider is a joke.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:40:14 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:39:17 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:35:56 PM

Is it just me or does A. Sherrod Blakely loves the sound of his voice too much?

Insider is a joke.

I know right!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:41:05 PM

Did someone give Bass a fresh set of batteries or are the Pistons just making him look semi-Allstar?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:41:35 PM

Doc you might want to work on fast break spacing when you finally get to practice.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 08:42:08 PM

Quote from: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 08:41:05 PM

Did someone give Bass a fresh set of batteries or are the Pistons just making him look semi-Allstar?

Batteries.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 08:48:47 PM

wonder how we will lose this game

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 08:51:41 PM

We are simply a different team at home. Period. (a much better one, at that)

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:59:00 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 08:48:47 PM

wonder how we will lose this game

I was thinking the same thing. But I'm hoping we win it.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:08:23 PM

This seems like more than just a blowout...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:11:51 PM

Bass+Green+Bradley all impressing. Those are the three important keys to our playoff run. Now about road games...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:21:42 PM

This is the dead-est game thread I've ever seen.  :-X What's up with CelticsBlog Forums

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:22:43 PM

here we go

jumpshots galore!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:22:57 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 08:59:00 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 08:48:47 PM

wonder how we will lose this game

I was thinking the same thing. But I'm hoping we win it.

here it comes...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:23:32 PM

i mean honestly...why havent we seen shav this half?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:24:52 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:23:32 PM

i mean honestly...why havent we seen shav this half?

Doc locked him in the crypt and is poking him with a stick

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:26:37 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:23:32 PM

i mean honestly...why havent we seen shav this half?

Yeah, I know, thats doc rivers coaching for ya.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 09:27:10 PM

Settling for jumpers again, sigh.

18 Offensive Rebounds to 2, glad the Pistons are bad but now we have a game instead of a comfortable blowout.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: bello_man09 on April 03, 2013, 09:28:42 PM

green with 2 back to back blocks

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on April 03, 2013, 09:32:06 PM

Wow the Pistons have 23 offensive rebounds. How are we winning?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:32:28 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:26:37 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:23:32 PM

i mean honestly...why havent we seen shav this half?

Yeah, I know, thats doc rivers coaching for ya.

I dislike him!!! He did not want to play him. Preferred playing small. Now he's got Shav out there with a bunch of guards.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:34:00 PM

and WHAT is this lineup?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 09:34:27 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:32:28 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:26:37 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:23:32 PM

i mean honestly...why havent we seen shav this half?

Yeah, I know, thats doc rivers coaching for ya.

I dislike him!!! He did not want to play him. Preferred playing small. Now he's got Shav out there with a bunch og guards.

And then Doc will berate his team for getting killed on the boards. Well, coach, maybe that wouldn't happen if you played some dang bigs.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:35:22 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:32:28 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:26:37 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:23:32 PM

i mean honestly...why havent we seen shav this half?

Yeah, I know, thats doc rivers coaching for ya.

I dislike him!!! He did not want to play him. Preferred playing small. Now he's got Shav out there with a bunch of guards.

Doc is crazy

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on April 03, 2013, 09:35:45 PM

I can't believe Boston's choking this one.

Scratch that, yes I can.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:36:20 PM

Doc is a terrible coach IMO. If the guy is not given HOF/superstars, he looks foolish.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:37:31 PM

Charlei V shoots layups like Avery Bradley

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:38:01 PM

Boston has almost always struggled when Pierce plays Pf.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2013, 09:38:04 PM

Hahaha blatant shove by Crawford...got away with one there.

I miss those little Eddie House shoves though.  Glad we have a bench guard that does em again.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:38:38 PM

Shav with the hustle

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:39:46 PM

Shav 4 MVP.



You can tell Tommy would like to say some things about Doc's coaching right now.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:40:29 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:36:20 PM

Doc is a terrible coach IMO. If the guy is not given HOF/superstars, he looks foolish.

Agreed.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:42:12 PM

Doc is so stupid! Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.! WHY WOULD YOU TAKE OUT RANDOLPH?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:42:50 PM

good, strong attack by Green. More of that please!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:42:52 PM

Randolph the only one rebounding. So back to the bench you go!!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2013, 09:42:56 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:40:29 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:36:20 PM

Doc is a terrible coach IMO. If the guy is not given HOF/superstars, he looks foolish.

Agreed.

Thirded.  I'd say 80% of the posters here could probably coach this team better than Doc.  All you have to do is when something doesn't work, change it!  Not rocket science, just common sense.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 09:43:28 PM

I wonder why Frank is sticking with Villaneuva instead of Drummond.  Also wondering why Calderon isn't getting any playing time.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:44:01 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:42:52 PM

Randolph the only one rebounding. So back to the bench you go!!!

rofl

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: JoT on April 03, 2013, 09:44:12 PM

Last year I would've been super defensive about people calling out Doc and his coaching...this year is a different story.
I don't know what the heck Doc is doing or trying to do.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 09:45:31 PM

Quote from: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 09:43:28 PM

I wonder why Frank is sticking with Villaneuva instead of Drummond.  Also wondering why Calderon isn't getting any playing time.

Because Frank graduated from the Doc Rivers school of coaching. If its not working, stick with it.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:46:25 PM

Quote from: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 09:45:31 PM

Quote from: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 09:43:28 PM

I wonder why Frank is sticking with Villaneuva instead of Drummond.  Also wondering why Calderon isn't getting any playing time.

Because Frank graduated from the Doc Rivers school of coaching. If its not working, stick with it.

It's quite the coaching duel tonight!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:47:49 PM

Doc is a dummy, I'm sorry to those Doc apologists out there.

He is terrible this year.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:48:45 PM

Green is a monster!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:49:00 PM

Green with 5 blocks. NBD

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:49:00 PM

JEFF GREEN! THE IRON MAN!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: ejk3489 on April 03, 2013, 09:49:07 PM

GREEN! Monster night for him again.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 09:49:19 PM

Huge sequence from Green - gets the stop, the rebound, and the putback dunk.  Great 4th quarter from him.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:49:29 PM

how appropriate Green gets that slam after that graphic showing the lopsided offensive rebounding

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:49:32 PM

Stuckey is a weak link.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 09:50:02 PM

fortunately, i dont think jeff green wants to lose tonight

i recall someone saying they can't see jeff getting 25ppg
i just don't see how he can't lol smh...on what...17 shots?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 09:50:33 PM

Jeff literally came out of nowhere on that one. Looked away from the TV and all of a sudden JG's throwing it down like a beeeeeeeeeeeeeast.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 09:51:03 PM

Quote from: ejk3489 on April 03, 2013, 09:49:07 PM

GREEN! Monster night for him again.

Gotta keep him in the starting unit when KG gets back.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:51:08 PM

Just another day at work for Jeff Green.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: celticslove on April 03, 2013, 09:51:54 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:47:49 PM

Doc is a dummy, I'm sorry to those Doc apologists out there.

He is terrible this year.

no need to apologize for the genius coach. most stubborn coach award should be invented on his behalf.

and oh green monster again! bargain 9M? :D

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:52:17 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:49:32 PM

Stuckey is a weak link.

he is what he is -- a decent support player that would be better as a swing guard off the bench rather than a crunch time player.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2013, 09:52:24 PM

I hate late technicals but that's not a terrible one - contact just got real lopsided all of a sudden.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 09:52:46 PM

So is there still a case for starting Bass over Green when KG is back? bass is playing better but it's criminal to bench Green at this point.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:53:14 PM

Jeff Green is saving Doc's butt tonight.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:53:56 PM

Quote from: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 09:49:19 PM

Huge sequence from Green - gets the stop, the rebound, and the putback dunk.  Great 4th quarter from him.

Celtics still have talent. KG, Green, Pierce, Bradley can be pretty darn good. Terry, Bass, Lee are serviceable. If we could get some good minutes out of Randolph/Wilcox we will be hard to beat.

Having said that, there is the Doc factor. Small ball, big minutes for Crawford, ...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 09:54:11 PM

Green is looking superb tonight...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: celticslove on April 03, 2013, 09:55:00 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 09:52:46 PM

So is there still a case for starting Bass over Green when KG is back? bass is playing better but it's criminal to bench Green at this point.

doc's bromance with bass > green's talent, so not gonna happen.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:55:14 PM

This is what Doc and his assistant coach do with big men who can rebound once they stick them on the bench:


(http://static.flickr.com/101/302914724_1e64f5f532_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: ejk3489 on April 03, 2013, 09:55:16 PM

Quote

Scott Souza ‏@scott_souza 1m
With 29 pts already tonight, #Celtics F Jeff Green averaging 22.1 ppg in his 11 starts. Over full season, would put him 8th in NBA scoring.

Small sample size, but still encouraging nonetheless.

Would like a win tonight though...

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:55:16 PM

Quote from: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 09:51:03 PM

Quote from: ejk3489 on April 03, 2013, 09:49:07 PM

GREEN! Monster night for him again.

Gotta keep him in the starting unit when KG gets back.

.
I agree, But then there is Doc

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:55:23 PM

Jonas who?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:55:49 PM

Quote from: ejk3489 on April 03, 2013, 09:55:16 PM

Quote

Scott Souza ‏@scott_souza 1m
With 29 pts already tonight, #Celtics F Jeff Green averaging 22.1 ppg in his 11 starts. Over full season, would put him 8th in NBA scoring.

Small sample size, but still encouraging nonetheless.

Would like a win tonight though...

I like that.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 09:56:36 PM

Brandon Knight.. What are you doing with your life?!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:56:47 PM

wow, how does a pro player blow that shot?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: fairweatherfan on April 03, 2013, 09:56:48 PM

Brandon Knight is putting together quite a Not Top 10 list for the season.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Sievers81 on April 03, 2013, 09:56:56 PM

WOW, talk about a bail out!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:57:10 PM

Quote from: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 09:56:36 PM

Brandon Knight.. What are you doing with your life?!

that was awesome!!!! Play of the month right there!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:57:16 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:55:14 PM

This is what Doc and his assistant coach do with big men who can rebound once they stick them on the bench:


(http://static.flickr.com/101/302914724_1e64f5f532_b.jpg)

LOL!!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:57:38 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:56:47 PM

wow, how does a pro player blow that shot?

he didn't even hit the rim!!!! Amazing

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Nerf DPOY on April 03, 2013, 09:57:58 PM

I really can't wait to see how Rondo and new Jeff Green mesh next season.....

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:58:43 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:56:47 PM

wow, how does a pro player blow that shot?

Chicago Black Sox. :-\

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:58:43 PM

big shot.  big, big shot by Green

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: lon3lytoaster on April 03, 2013, 09:59:00 PM

Jeff. Green. Dude CARRIES.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Atzar on April 03, 2013, 09:59:09 PM

Not clutch.

Wilts under pressure.

Chokes when it matters.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:59:14 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 09:58:43 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 09:56:47 PM

wow, how does a pro player blow that shot?

Chicago Black Sox. :-\

I don't think he got paid though

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 09:59:25 PM

Green has been our best player since the all-star break

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 09:59:30 PM

I can see Pierce passing the torch to Green soon.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 09:59:33 PM

Jeff.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: ejk3489 on April 03, 2013, 09:59:44 PM

Green has been incredibly clutch this season.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:01:07 PM

Doc are you listening to Tommy?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:01:10 PM

geez, wilcox just made to look foolish on that blown coverage

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:01:29 PM

what was that???? We gave them a wide open layup without even wasting any time!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 10:02:03 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:01:10 PM

geez, wilcox just made to look foolish on that blown coverage

It's what Wilcox does.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Shamrocker on April 03, 2013, 10:02:08 PM

"Something wrong with the gameplan" Hello Tommy Heinson,and  welcome to the Doc can't coach fan club.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:01:07 PM

Doc are you listening to Tommy?

Tommy hit the nail on the head right there. "There is something seriously wrong with the gameplan!!"

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:02:42 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:01:29 PM

what was that???? We gave them a wide open layup without even wasting any time!

Lol'd.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:02:56 PM

Run a play. No Pierce Iso!!!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:03:57 PM

what was that play? what was supposed to happen?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:04:30 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:01:07 PM

Doc are you listening to Tommy?

Tommy hit the nail on the head right there. "There is something seriously wrong with the gameplan!!"

Bigs usually like to rebound. Guards usually don't.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:04:34 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:01:07 PM

Doc are you listening to Tommy?

Tommy hit the nail on the head right there. "There is something seriously wrong with the gameplan!!"

yup, carries over to the offense where, Doc choosing to NOT go to the red hot Green, draws up a PP iso going into a JET very long 3.   ::)

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:04:59 PM

GREEN is the man.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Nerf DPOY on April 03, 2013, 10:05:08 PM

Quote from: Atzar on April 03, 2013, 09:59:09 PM

Not clutch.

Wilts under pressure.

Chokes when it matters.

Ha ha you left out how bad the contract is!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:05:21 PM

Why is Wilcox still on this roster?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:05:23 PM

thankfully detroit didn't have a clue on their chance.  Charlie V shouldn't have even been in the game for them

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:05:36 PM

the pistons should have waited another 2 seconds, Bass was going to travel, it was inevitable

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SCeltic34 on April 03, 2013, 10:06:11 PM

C's catching a bunch of breaks down the stretch. 

Good news is that Milwaukee will lose tonight.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:06:32 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:04:30 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:01:07 PM

Doc are you listening to Tommy?

Tommy hit the nail on the head right there. "There is something seriously wrong with the gameplan!!"

Bigs usually like to rebound. Guards usually don't.

everyone should hit their defensive boards -- particularly on a team where the bigs are not good rebounders.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:05:21 PM

Why is Wilcox still on this roster?

he should be totally out of the playoff rotation after that blown play. He was in strictly for defensive purposes and gave his man an open layup

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:07:59 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:05:21 PM

Why is Wilcox still on this roster?

he should be totally out of the playoff rotation after that blown play. He was in strictly for defensive purposes and gave his man an open layup

I agree but bets it will be Randolph.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 10:09:03 PM

Jeff Green is too nice

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:09:11 PM

I hope this convinces Greg Monroe to sign with the Celtics next season.

Monroe
KG
Green
Pierce
Rondo

or

Monroe
Sully
Green
Bradley
Rondo

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:09:22 PM

Green = impressive.  Everyone else including Doc tonite......?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Snakehead on April 03, 2013, 10:09:54 PM

The rest plus 4 blocks for Jeff...

Mancrush territory.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:10:05 PM

Quote from: hpantazo on April 03, 2013, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:01:07 PM

Doc are you listening to Tommy?

Tommy hit the nail on the head right there. "There is something seriously wrong with the gameplan!!"

yep yep yep

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:10:14 PM

Hilarious 3P% for Villanueva (aka overpaid guy)

Great win, not really

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:11:17 PM

A win at home: expected
Scared from a lottery team: expected
Unexpected ending: expected
Superb performance by Jeff: expected

A win at home: occurred ✓
Scared from a lottery team: occurred ✓
Unexpected ending: occurred ✓
Superb performance by Jeff: occurred ✓

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:11:45 PM

Quote from: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 10:09:03 PM

Jeff Green is too nice

if Green had Kobes bad attitude , he'd be unstoppable

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:11:49 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:09:11 PM

I hope this convinces Greg Monroe to sign with the Celtics next season.

Monroe
KG
Green
Pierce
Rondo

or

Monroe
Sully
Green
Bradley
Rondo

I've liked him since his rookie year but Detroit isn't letting him go anywhere.  even if Monroe left detroit, we don't have anywhere near enough money available to get his agent to take a call from Danny

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:11:59 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:09:22 PM

Green = impressive.  Everyone else including Doc tonite......?

Doc is horrible. Pierce played decent.
Terrence Williams played good too.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:12:26 PM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:11:45 PM

Quote from: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 10:09:03 PM

Jeff Green is too nice

if Green had Kobes bad attitude , he'd be unstoppable

Already is unstoppable. Kobe who?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:12:49 PM

Quote from: Snakehead on April 03, 2013, 10:09:54 PM

The rest plus 4 blocks for Jeff...

Mancrush territory.

PAUSE

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:13:14 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:05:21 PM

Why is Wilcox still on this roster?

cuz he said no to give up his bird rights and ship him to DC

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:13:30 PM

Why give the ball to the guy who's 0-6 from three, and known to be not clutch.. the ball when you're down 3 and have 29 seconds to score. Dumb move by Pistons, I would've given it  to Monroe for another quick rack-attack

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:13:38 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:11:59 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:09:22 PM

Green = impressive.  Everyone else including Doc tonite......?

Doc is horrible. Pierce played decent.
Terrence Williams played good too.

Numbers won't show it but Shav played well in limited minutes too.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:13:49 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:13:14 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:05:21 PM

Why is Wilcox still on this roster?

cuz he said no to give up his bird rights and ship him to DC

Good thing he did! :) Go Wilcox!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:15:21 PM

Quote from: CelticConcourse on April 03, 2013, 10:12:26 PM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:11:45 PM

Quote from: The Rondo Show on April 03, 2013, 10:09:03 PM

Jeff Green is too nice

if Green had Kobes bad attitude , he'd be unstoppable

Already is unstoppable. Kobe who?

naw,  Jeff is still too timid...... he CAN BE unstoppable...he stops himself being unselfish ......Kobe who I hate , but he takes over and refuses to let his team fold.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:15:36 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:13:38 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:11:59 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:09:22 PM

Green = impressive.  Everyone else including Doc tonite......?

Doc is horrible. Pierce played decent.
Terrence Williams played good too.

Numbers won't show it but Shav played well in limited minutes too.

Yeah, Shav played really well too.
I don't know why stupidoc didn't play him enough. We could've sustained that 15 point lead if he subbed shav in right away in the 3rd

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:16:33 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:15:36 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:13:38 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:11:59 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:09:22 PM

Green = impressive.  Everyone else including Doc tonite......?

Doc is horrible. Pierce played decent.
Terrence Williams played good too.

Numbers won't show it but Shav played well in limited minutes too.

Yeah, Shav played really well too.
I don't know why stupidoc didn't play him enough. We could've sustained that 15 point lead if he subbed shav in right away in the 3rd

absolutely
shav was the only dude keeping monroe from camping out in the paint

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:17:05 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:11:49 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:09:11 PM

I hope this convinces Greg Monroe to sign with the Celtics next season.

Monroe
KG
Green
Pierce
Rondo

or

Monroe
Sully
Green
Bradley
Rondo

I've liked him since his rookie year but Detroit isn't letting him go anywhere.  even if Monroe left detroit, we don't have anywhere near enough money available to get his agent to take a call from Danny

Monroe's contract ends this season, and he's only making 4 - 5 million per year. That would definitely go up higher when he negotiates for a new contract, I just hope the C's stick their necks out there for him, because that guy is a beast, imagine Sully and Monroe rebounding, 30 rebounds a night just from the 2 of them

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:17:49 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:13:38 PM

Numbers won't show it but Shav played well in limited minutes too.

Scratching my head as to why he's not playing more.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:20:35 PM

Quote from: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:16:33 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:15:36 PM

Quote from: Chief on April 03, 2013, 10:13:38 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:11:59 PM

Quote from: Kuberski33 on April 03, 2013, 10:09:22 PM

Green = impressive.  Everyone else including Doc tonite......?

Doc is horrible. Pierce played decent.
Terrence Williams played good too.

Numbers won't show it but Shav played well in limited minutes too.

Yeah, Shav played really well too.
I don't know why stupidoc didn't play him enough. We could've sustained that 15 point lead if he subbed shav in right away in the 3rd

absolutely
shav was the only dude keeping monroe from camping out in the paint

agreed

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:20:50 PM

WHO S WORSE DOC RIVERS AS A COACH OR BASS AS A PLAYER?

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:24:43 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:17:05 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on April 03, 2013, 10:11:49 PM

Quote from: timobusa on April 03, 2013, 10:09:11 PM

I hope this convinces Greg Monroe to sign with the Celtics next season.

Monroe
KG
Green
Pierce
Rondo

or

Monroe
Sully
Green
Bradley
Rondo

I've liked him since his rookie year but Detroit isn't letting him go anywhere.  even if Monroe left detroit, we don't have anywhere near enough money available to get his agent to take a call from Danny

Monroe's contract ends this season, and he's only making 4 - 5 million per year. That would definitely go up higher when he negotiates for a new contract, I just hope the C's stick their necks out there for him, because that guy is a beast, imagine Sully and Monroe rebounding, 30 rebounds a night just from the 2 of them

At best, C's will only have the MLE to spend on him and it's more than likely it'll be the taxpayer's MLE which is even less.   If he leaves Detroit (no sure thing), it'll be for a team ready to throw more than 10 mill a year at him.  look at what Perk makes and keep adding money

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: kgainez on April 03, 2013, 10:25:44 PM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:20:50 PM

WHO S WORSE DOC RIVERS AS A COACH OR BASS AS A PLAYER?

Doc.
Bass is what he is.

Doc has options. Just doesn't use them.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: dinome18 on April 03, 2013, 10:28:53 PM

Season ticket holder and just go home from game. SOOOO disgusted w BB. 37 min as the main big man in the game for C's and the Pistons have 25 off rebounds. He just flat doesn't boxout!!! >:(

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Snakehead on April 03, 2013, 11:04:03 PM

Quote from: dinome18 on April 03, 2013, 10:28:53 PM

Season ticket holder and just go home from game. SOOOO disgusted w BB. 37 min as the main big man in the game for C's and the Pistons have 25 off rebounds. He just flat doesn't boxout!!! >:(

Pretty much done with Bass.

He is painful to watch play at this point.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on April 03, 2013, 11:43:27 PM

Just got home from the game. Great win. Green was nasty tonight!

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 11:47:52 PM

Quote from: Snakehead on April 03, 2013, 11:04:03 PM

Quote from: dinome18 on April 03, 2013, 10:28:53 PM

Season ticket holder and just go home from game. SOOOO disgusted w BB. 37 min as the main big man in the game for C's and the Pistons have 25 off rebounds. He just flat doesn't boxout!!! >:(

Pretty much done with Bass.

He is painful to watch play at this point.

panic sets in when I see Bass has the ball.......... he truly misses Rondo......somebody to handle the ball and let himself get setup in position.

Bass can barely dribble the ball from one end of the court to the other end without fumbling the ball away. ....he can't catch a pass....or hold on to rebound........

Bass was Rondo's "jump shot. ..

they should go together as one person to make a complete player.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: syfy9 on April 03, 2013, 11:50:31 PM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 11:47:52 PM

Quote from: Snakehead on April 03, 2013, 11:04:03 PM

Quote from: dinome18 on April 03, 2013, 10:28:53 PM

Season ticket holder and just go home from game. SOOOO disgusted w BB. 37 min as the main big man in the game for C's and the Pistons have 25 off rebounds. He just flat doesn't boxout!!! >:(

Pretty much done with Bass.

He is painful to watch play at this point.

panic sets in when I see Bass has the ball.......... he truly misses Rondo......somebody to handle the ball and let himself get setup in position.

Bass can barely dribble the ball from one end of the court to the other end without fumbling the ball away. ....he can't catch a pass....or hold on to rebound........

Bass was Rondo's "jump shot. ..

they should go together as one person to make a complete player.

Throw in Bradley and his non-gambling-ness while you are at it.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: bfrombleacher on April 04, 2013, 05:10:32 AM

Holy smokes

Did not notice Bass's 17 on EIGHT shots. 4TOs suck but 7 boards in 37 mins.

Very solid.

I still like him in less minutes, though. Very good spark plug.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 04, 2013, 10:00:09 AM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:20:50 PM

WHO S WORSE DOC RIVERS AS A COACH OR BASS AS A PLAYER?

I'm betting none of the people "FREAKING OUT" about Doc tonight recall that the same small lineups that were blowing the lead in the second half got the lead in the first half.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Snakehead on April 04, 2013, 10:02:00 AM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 04, 2013, 10:00:09 AM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:20:50 PM

WHO S WORSE DOC RIVERS AS A COACH OR BASS AS A PLAYER?

I'm betting none of the people "FREAKING OUT" about Doc tonight recall that the same small lineups that were blowing the lead in the second half got the lead in the first half.

Exactly.

The lineup wasn't the issue.  We started going cold (Terry really can rack up misses) and started just playing stagnant.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Fafnir on April 04, 2013, 10:04:52 AM

Quote from: Snakehead on April 04, 2013, 10:02:00 AM

Quote from: Fafnir on April 04, 2013, 10:00:09 AM

Quote from: SHAQATTACK on April 03, 2013, 10:20:50 PM

WHO S WORSE DOC RIVERS AS A COACH OR BASS AS A PLAYER?

I'm betting none of the people "FREAKING OUT" about Doc tonight recall that the same small lineups that were blowing the lead in the second half got the lead in the first half.

Exactly.

The lineup wasn't the issue.  We started going cold (Terry really can rack up misses) and started just playing stagnant.

I think the team just got lazy on defense, which is sadly predictable when you get up 18 against the Pistons.

Just glad they pulled it out, can't wait till KG is back out there.

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: Chief on April 05, 2013, 08:44:38 PM

 :)

Title: Re: Pistons (25-50) at Celtics (38-36) 4/3
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on April 05, 2013, 09:34:47 PM

Great game from Shav, needs to be a little smarter with the fouls tho

Whoops wrong thread