Bass ain't leaving the starting lineup.
He's been our most consistent and second-best player over our past 25-odd games. He led the team in rebounds and hit his jumpers while keeping his hand on the ball.
Bass was our best player in game 1 and I wouldn't say any bad words about him; blame someone else, Bass is performing fantastic and I love it.
Don't think this is a must win. Of course it would be ideal to win one of the first two games, but i dont think we're automatically out if we lose. The Knicks, even though they had a great reg. season, arent convincing me enough that they will go for the jugular if they get up 2-0 in the series. The Celtics won't ever give up even if they were down 3-0! Of course, i will be rooting hard for the Celtics and like I said, it would be ideal if we win, would make the series a hell of a a lot easier to win, i just dont think its a "Must win!"
Don't think this is a must win. Of course it would be ideal to win one of the first two games, but i dont think we're automatically out if we lose. The Knicks, even though they had a great reg. season, arent convincing me enough that they will go for the jugular if they get up 2-0 in the series. The Celtics won't ever give up even if they were down 3-0! Of course, i will be rooting hard for the Celtics and like I said, it would be ideal if we win, would make the series a hell of a a lot easier to win, i just dont think its a "Must win!"
Don't think this is a must win. Of course it would be ideal to win one of the first two games, but i dont think we're automatically out if we lose. The Knicks, even though they had a great reg. season, arent convincing me enough that they will go for the jugular if they get up 2-0 in the series. The Celtics won't ever give up even if they were down 3-0! Of course, i will be rooting hard for the Celtics and like I said, it would be ideal if we win, would make the series a hell of a a lot easier to win, i just dont think its a "Must win!"
It's not a must-win game. Keep in mind that we only have to win one game at MSG. It's an important game - every playoff game is - but it's not essential.
It's not a must-win game. Keep in mind that we only have to win one game at MSG. It's an important game - every playoff game is - but it's not essential.
Finally some sense in this thread.
It's not a must-win game. Keep in mind that we only have to win one game at MSG. It's an important game - every playoff game is - but it's not essential.
Finally some sense in this thread.
right!
it does make sense
instead of
bos 1
nyc 1
it ok to have
bos 0
nyc 2
make totally sense to me..
im sorry fellas
It's not a must-win game. Keep in mind that we only have to win one game at MSG. It's an important game - every playoff game is - but it's not essential.
Finally some sense in this thread.
right!
it does make sense
instead of
bos 1
nyc 1
it ok to have
bos 0
nyc 2
make totally sense to me..
im sorry fellas
And if we drop this one but win the next two in Boston, we're tied at 2 with a three-game series left. Again; it's important, but not critical. If we protect our own house, we only need to steal one in New York.
I don't think you guys understand what "Must win" means. Must win means that if we don't win, the series is over, there is a 0% chance that we win the series. Now, after reading that, if we lose tomorrow is the series 100% over? No it's not. Like I said it would be huge to win, and of course ideal. It would be unlikely that we win the series if we lost tomorrow, it wouldn't be impossible.
I don't think you guys understand what "Must win" means. Must win means that if we don't win, the series is over, there is a 0% chance that we win the series. Now, after reading that, if we lose tomorrow is the series 100% over? No it's not. Like I said it would be huge to win, and of course ideal. It would be unlikely that we win the series if we lost tomorrow, it wouldn't be impossible.
For someone that was confident enough to say they'll win down 0-2 2 posts ago, you back tracked a little. There's nothing that would convince me that going down 0-2 is better than going 1-1 into game 3 at home unless this is a fake blog and we're all Heat or OKC fans here.
You're right on one thing tho, tha season wouldn't be over and it wouldn't be impossible to come back from 0-2. We've seen it last season against tha Heat. But if tha Celtics go down 0-2 and lose game 3 would you still look at game 2 as one that shouldn't have been a "Must Win"?
I'm sorry 1-1 is a lot better than 0-2.
I don't think you guys understand what "Must win" means. Must win means that if we don't win, the series is over, there is a 0% chance that we win the series. Now, after reading that, if we lose tomorrow is the series 100% over? No it's not. Like I said it would be huge to win, and of course ideal. It would be unlikely that we win the series if we lost tomorrow, it wouldn't be impossible.
For someone that was confident enough to say they'll win down 0-2 2 posts ago, you back tracked a little. There's nothing that would convince me that going down 0-2 is better than going 1-1 into game 3 at home unless this is a fake blog and we're all Heat or OKC fans here.
You're right on one thing tho, tha season wouldn't be over and it wouldn't be impossible to come back from 0-2. We've seen it last season against tha Heat. But if tha Celtics go down 0-2 and lose game 3 would you still look at game 2 as one that shouldn't have been a "Must Win"?
I'm sorry 1-1 is a lot better than 0-2.
...you don't say.
Nobody is trying to argue that losing this game is better than winning it. Winning is obviously better. The team wants to win, I want to win, we all want to win. But if we lose, we'll have other opportunities to steal one as long as we hold serve in Boston.
All I'm saying.
Celtic Pride, baby. Time to bring it. Cap'n time, KG time. And will the real Jason Eugene Terry please stand up?!He better don't want to break my flat screen lol
As always, great work, FL. TP.
Go Celtics!
When did I say that going down 0-2 was better than 1-1? Why would anyone say that? You guys are making it seem like our season comes down to tomorrows game. It doesnt. If we go down 0-3 yeah, but right now we're only down 1 game, if we go down 2 games, it will make it a lot tougher. Put it this way, if we lose tomorrow and are down 0-2, then i will say game 3 is a must win. Tomorrows game is NOT a must win. We're not down 0-2 nor is it a close out game.
I know the Knicks shooters are bound to get hot and win at least one game for them, hope it's not this one.
Go C's!!
Pierce has to make a quick post move on Felton. Don't let the defense set.Just turn and shoot. Turn and shoot. The guy is 6-1.
JR Smith truly defines "POS"
I think we'll see Shavlik check in towards the end of the first when Wilcox needs a breather.Or not ... Terry just checked in for Wilcox. Bass at center with J.Green at PF. Presumably Wilcox will check back in for Bass then towards the end of the first.
Bass with two big jumpers to settle the nerves.
I think we'll see Shavlik check in towards the end of the first when Wilcox needs a breather.Or not ... Terry just checked in for Wilcox. Bass at center with J.Green at PF. Presumably Wilcox will check back in for Bass then towards the end of the first.
Dont look now but our bench already has more points than last game
C's will survive the 1st without KG. Nice.
Doc needs Avery on Smith at all times.Refs will take care of this... we are at this clown's mercy! ::)
Doc needs Avery on Smith at all times.I am comfortable with C-Lee or T-Will on JR Smith.
I would like to see Bass take 1-2 dribble drives against Novak.
I would like to see Bass take 1-2 dribble drives against Novak.
Release the SHAV! Seriously Doc, stop being dumb.
I would like to see Bass take 1-2 dribble drives against Novak.
Release the SHAV! Seriously Doc, stop being dumb.
Where is Lee
Release the SHAV! Seriously Doc, stop being dumb.
Just stubborn.
Where is Lee
Apparently he's in the dog house.
Meanwhile, Jordan Crawford roams free, reigning terror on Celtics' fans everywhere. SMH.
I was about to state the same thing.Where is Lee
Apparently he's in the dog house.
Meanwhile, Jordan Crawford roams free, reigning terror on Celtics' fans everywhere. SMH.
Two big men. 11 unanswered. Nice!!!!
Yay! Points!!
Chandler is asking for a techDeserved one
I take back what I said...this 3-guard line-up seems to be working.
We actually have the speed to guard their back-court now. Just put in Pierce for Bass, and we'd be looking good.
How has Chandler not gotten a tech in this game ?
I take back what I said...this 3-guard line-up seems to be working.
We actually have the speed to guard their back-court now. Just put in Pierce for Bass, and we'd be looking good.
Bass has been great IMO
I take back what I said...this 3-guard line-up seems to be working.
We actually have the speed to guard their back-court now. Just put in Pierce for Bass, and we'd be looking good.
Bass has been great IMO
Agreed.
If KG was jawing like Chandler, he'd be T'd up faster than a cheetah on crack.This. Let him or if he were playing Rondo try to jaw off at a ref...
Lovely fallaway by Pierce over Felton
Wow, incredible pass by Paul Pierce. Good finish by Jeff Green.
i ate the bonesIs this gonna be an every time thing?
Meanwhile Milwaukee is playing Miami very tough
Meanwhile Milwaukee is playing Miami very tough
i ate the bonesIs this gonna be an every time thing?
i ate the bonesIs this gonna be an every time thing?
pay attention to the game sir..not me...
i ate the bonesIs this gonna be an every time thing?
pay attention to the game sir..not me...
Chandler and Melo fouling like crazy.
Chandler and Melo fouling like crazy.
Pierce has been getting molested without a call
Bad end to the 1st quarter and pretty bad ending to the 2nd (though some of that is on the refs). Other than that a really solid 2nd quarter.
Bass is surprising me constantly. Loving his intensity.
not news to me
Bass been THUMPIN!!!
The hell happened to Courtney btw?
The hell happened to Courtney btw?
Odd man out. Doc went with Wilcox. My only problem was Wilcox over Shav.
I like all this praise Kenyon Martin is getting on TNT. Well deserved.
I like all this praise Kenyon Martin is getting on TNT. Well deserved.
I STILL for the life of me do not understand why Danny never signed him. He would of been a perfect fit in green
not news to me
Bass been THUMPIN!!!
not news to me
Bass been THUMPIN!!!
sippin'
not news to me
Bass been THUMPIN!!!
sippin'
and u know this man!!
not news to me
Bass been THUMPIN!!!
Oh, gimme the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock n' roll and drift away
not news to me
Bass been THUMPIN!!!
Oh, gimme the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock n' roll and drift away
naw
more like...
"started from the bottom now we here"
update your itunes..
Just got home from work, fill me in guys! How's the game so far?
Just got home from work, fill me in guys! How's the game so far?
Just got home from work, fill me in guys! How's the game so far?
Just got home from work, fill me in guys! How's the game so far?
we stone cold like steve austin
we stone cold like steve austin
Stunning.
There are 48 minutes in a game!!!!It has a lot to do with coaching
Why do they not play all 48 minutes? Why do they always come out great in the second and then lay a huge egg in the third and struggle in the fourth to win?
I promise this team...
See what happens when half-time adjustments are madeYeah, plus the Celtics playing lethargic.
Garnett very lazy getting out on that Felton PnR.
Garnett very lazy getting out on that Felton PnR.
KG just looks like he's playing at 50-60% out there.
Spike looks like a fool.
It is only a 5 point game.
THis is over.
Mike Woodson absolutely kills Doc at halftime
And now the Cs can't hit water falling out of a boat.
You know, I've been a huge believer that Boston was going to win this series, but I'm at breaking point.
What has happened this quarter has NOTHING to do with talent. This is about effort and desire, and quite frankly, I'm disgusted and I'm seriously considering turning off the TV.
I'm very angry and hurt right now.
Guys, we're missing our best player and our second best player is at 50% because he's 36 and has a foot injury.
This shouldn't be surprising at all.
26-6 in this quarter. 6 points in a quarter. That's six.
26-6 in this quarter. 6 points in a quarter. That's six.
We look like the 7th seed team, thats just what we are now, its time to face it. We've become the worst possible thing you can become in the NBA. Mediocre.Haha this is put very well.
game slippin away. thanks again small ball. does doc really think he can win a championship with no attacking style???
Guys, we're missing our best player and our second best player is at 50% because he's 36 and has a foot injury.
This shouldn't be surprising at all.
Sorry, no offense, but I'm calling BS on that. Boston has shown in both first halves of this series that it can play better than the Knicks even without Rondo. The problem is that when the get to the second half, they shun everything that helped them to play so well in the first half: ball movement, tough D, etc. They just totally mail it in.
Guys, we're missing our best player and our second best player is at 50% because he's 36 and has a foot injury.
This shouldn't be surprising at all.
Sorry, no offense, but I'm calling BS on that. Boston has shown in both first halves of this series that it can play better than the Knicks even without Rondo. The problem is that when the get to the second half, they shun everything that helped them to play so well in the first half: ball movement, tough D, etc. They just totally mail it in.
I'm watching a team that has no stars to go to because the two best players they have are old and only have the legs to take and make tough shots once every few minutes.
The guy who is supposed to be the spider at the center of their defensive web looks a step slow and tired, so he's just swiping at people late and getting fouls.
The team has no capable ball handlers in the half-court so the offense is mostly just guys standing around throwing the ball to one another until somebody is somewhat open -- usually from 25 feet -- and they take a jumpshot.
So if the celtics get beat in 4 or 5...is this the end of kg and pierce ?
We need this winAre you watching a different game? This is over!
So if the celtics get beat in 4 or 5...is this the end of kg and pierce ?
We need this winAre you watching a different game? This is over!
So if the celtics get beat in 4 or 5...is this the end of kg and pierce ?Their body language isn't the same as it was the past few years. They're tired. They feel old, and they need help. I think Danny would have to make some quick moves or have a plan in place before summer for them not to hang it up after this year. If anyone stays, it'd be Pierce, if he doesn't get traded.
We need this winAre you watching a different game? This is over!
Then why are there four quarters?
We need this winAre you watching a different game? This is over!
Then why are there four quarters?
Two games in the playoffs and the celtics just look cooked in the second half of play. Just soft and no defense whatsoever
This is a surmountable lead. Comeback time
I cannot believe this Celtics team. It takes like 7 seconds just to make a post feed. Every single possession is run down to under 10 seconds. Just simplify, drive and kick, penetrate, something that doesn't involve everyone standing around doing nothing.
Doc should've stopped coaching years ago. This is ridiculous. What does he do during off days?
This is a surmountable lead. Comeback time
This team has provided me absolutely no reason to believe they'll have a comeback.
Two games in the playoffs and the celtics just look cooked in the second half of play. Just soft and no defense whatsoever
Soft was never an adjective that I thought I'd use to describe a KG team, but it does seem to fit this group more often than it should. They're getting hit and can't/won't hit back. It's hard to watch.
I hate to say it, but this series and this season are done. The Celtics are simply overmatched.
We have to make up 15 pts because of getting beat by 19 in a quarterDo you think our post-season will last more than a series?
Two quarters like this shouldn't happen in an entire post-season let alone the two first games of the first round.
Now we get to watch the Celtics hold the ball looking for a PIerce mismatch causing horrible shots at the end of the shot clock for another quarter
Now we get to watch the Celtics hold the ball looking for a PIerce mismatch causing horrible shots at the end of the shot clock for another quarter
It worked multiple times in the first half, I'd like to see it again.
This is a surmountable lead. Comeback time
This team has provided me absolutely no reason to believe they'll have a comeback.
And that's why they will.
Celtic pride
We have to make up 15 pts because of getting beat by 19 in a quarterDo you think our post-season will last more than a series?
Two quarters like this shouldn't happen in an entire post-season let alone the two first games of the first round.
This is a surmountable lead. Comeback time
This team has provided me absolutely no reason to believe they'll have a comeback.
And that's why they will.
Celtic pride
nice crawford
jeff green it's time!!
Its not what Doc does or doesn't do. Its easy to run your offense when the other team plays no defense - as the Knicks did in the first half. As soon as they decided to start playing D, the Celtics were finished. No Rondo, and very little mental or physical toughness save for KG and Pierce. Maybe Bass who's at least tried a little bit.
WHat does he do during halftime?
Fools gold...Sure is
people. the BUCK STOPS AT DOC RIVERS. whether you like it or not. he is responsible because he is the dammmm coachAnd a stubborn one i can say, the game change since 2007 sadly he did not.
Fools gold...I call it "green balls". To think you're about to comeback and pull it off, then uh, oh.....weeeetweeow
Novak can't help the Knicks in this series. They shoot well enough without him, and he's incapable of guarding anybody.
Surprised Woodson even put him out there.
Now we get to watch the Celtics hold the ball looking for a PIerce mismatch causing horrible shots at the end of the shot clock for another quarter
It worked multiple times in the first half, I'd like to see it again.
And unlike Doc Rivers, Mike Woodson made adjustments and now we're down by double digits
Novak can't help the Knicks in this series. They shoot well enough without him, and he's incapable of guarding anybody.
Surprised Woodson even put him out there.
Yeah, that was foolish.
I think Woodson thought he might be able to provide the "kill shot".
The officiating tonight is utterly one-sided. You should feel real proud, Stern.Stop blaming stern and the officials...we just suck. True story.
Awful call. How can Doc take him out at this point?
The officiating tonight is utterly one-sided. You should feel real proud, Stern.Stop blaming stern and the officials...we just suck. True story.
KG and Green no show equals a double digit loss!
These Knicks (plus their fans) are so arrogant. Never seen a group of players I like less than that team.
These Knicks (plus their fans) are so arrogant. Never seen a group of players I like less than that team.
No answer for melo. Just destroying Boston in this half
Ball game. Done. Series over
I'm not convinced you can win in the playoffs with Green being one of your top 3 players.
KG and Green no show equals a double digit loss!
KG has a double double
No other team is as allergic to the paint as this Celtics team. It's so awful to watch. This is a crime against basketball, repeating the same plays five times in a row, taking only jumpshots, not getting to the line, never getting second chance points. This is such an illogical team. Who crafts this blueprint?
I'm not convinced you can win in the playoffs with Green being one of your top 3 players.
I'm not convinced you can win in the playoffs with Green being one of your top 3 players.Me either. Not sold on J.Green being a long term part of this franchise.
These Knicks (plus their fans) are so arrogant. Never seen a group of players I like less than that team.I can't stand their fans. They talk all that trash when they haven't done anything in 12-13 years and haven't won a championship in over 40 years.
Glad Danny Ainge is in the building to watch Kenyon Martin destroy us.
Why in god's name is KG not on the court?
We have a 2 day rest, and the way this is going what is Doc saving him for?
Not when your top 2 players are 35+Point being if he were that good, he'd step up. He's not, and he hasn't.
We miss Rondo...desperately
I said it before this team
won't win another title with doc as coach
Terry is beyond terribleGotta try to dump him in the summer.
No other team is as allergic to the paint as this Celtics team. It's so awful to watch. This is a crime against basketball, repeating the same plays five times in a row, taking only jumpshots, not getting to the line, never getting second chance points. This is such an illogical team. Who crafts this blueprint?
I said it before this team
won't win another title with doc as coach
LOl you don't think the players have anything todo with this?
So we didn't get Birdman or Kenyon..but we have and abundance of guards.
So we didn't get Birdman or Kenyon..but we have and abundance of guards.
Jeff Green has 1 rebound in 33 minutes. I don't even know how that happens.
Jeff Green has 1 rebound in 33 minutes. I don't even know how that happens.
Good thing he plays a lot of minutes at pf.
So we didn't get Birdman or Kenyon..but we have and abundance of guards.
Didn't you hear? Smallball wins titles!!! :D :(
I said it before this team
won't win another title with doc as coach
LOl you don't think the players have anything todo with this?
Of course they do, but when you get demolished out of half time, make no adjustments, let runs get out of control, and call asinine rotations TWO games in a row, it has a lot to do with coaching.
I'm curious, what options does Doc have? Soft Jeff Green? Two players past their prime? Terry who sucks? Who off he bench?? Shav is going to save the day? There are no options Boston lost the one player in Rondo who they absolutely could not afford to lose and rebounder that plays in the paint in Sullinger!
Why the hell didn't Ainge believe KMart could help us? As bad as we need a decent big right now, that's lunacy.I know Danny (and as he should) feel pretty stupid right now. TWO big men that he didn't even get are on contenders playing their behinds off giving the other team momentum.
He's arguably the best big man in this series so far.
Jeff Green has 1 rebound in 33 minutes. I don't even know how that happens.
Good thing he plays a lot of minutes at pf.
Haha!! TP for you!
Hmm, maybe if we had two 6'10'' guys on the bench..oh wait.
any team can shoot jumpers. i want a coach who places emphasis on on post up game down low for easy points.
this coaching style is IDIOTIC! anyone still think doc is a great coach???
Jeff Green has 1 rebound in 33 minutes. I don't even know how that happens.
any team can shoot jumpers. i want a coach who places emphasis on on post up game down low for easy points.
Can't believe people are blaming the refs for this one.
I'm not sure what people expected. We were done when Rondo went down, never mind when we lost Sullinger and Barbosa. KG has bone spurs and Pierce is old. There ain't much left to compete with any playoff team .
this coaching style is IDIOTIC! anyone still think doc is a great coach???
amen
any team can shoot jumpers. i want a coach who places emphasis on on post up game down low for easy points.
They're trying to post up but it hasn't been effective. One that's because Garnett's missing most of his post up shots and Pierce isn't a great back to the basket player against smaller players because they get up underneath him and disrupt him with leverage.
I just want this team to get the ball into the paint. Even if it's just for kickouts, just get it into the paint. Attack instead of running labored set after labored set in which the ball stays 20 feet from the rim the whole time.
I don't think this team has anything left. It has little to do with Doc. If you don't have horses, you won't win a race.
It is what it is. You can't win a series with only two rotation-caliber bigs.
Prove me wrong, C's. Please.
I don't think this team has anything left. It has little to do with Doc. If you don't have horses, you won't win a race.
It is what it is. You can't win a series with only two rotation-caliber bigs.
Prove me wrong, C's. Please.
I blame the refs for screwing KG in the first 4 minutes of the game.
I don't think this team has anything left. It has little to do with Doc. If you don't have horses, you won't win a race.
It is what it is. You can't win a series with only two rotation-caliber bigs.
Prove me wrong, C's. Please.
DOC IS THE DUMB SOB WHO WANTED THE SMALL BALL OH MY HOW WE FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think this team has anything left. It has little to do with Doc. If you don't have horses, you won't win a race.
It is what it is. You can't win a series with only two rotation-caliber bigs.
Prove me wrong, C's. Please.
DOC IS THE DUMB SOB WHO WANTED THE SMALL BALL OH MY HOW WE FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!!
This team needs Rondo and Sullinger to compete. Now for a cigarette and cheap Canadian whiskey.
Doc post game quote on the second half performance: "I just didn’t think we came out with the same mentality we had in the first half."
Uh Doc, that's because the Knicks played no defense in the first half...
Don't see any light at the end of the tunnelI do. it's the train coming at us head on :-\
Doc post game quote on the second half performance: "I just didn’t think we came out with the same mentality we had in the first half."
Uh Doc, that's because the Knicks played no defense in the first half...
If this was the problem, then it's been the problem all season because this team cannot score. Actually it must have been a problem the last three or four seasons.
He always blames mentality or something similar. Maybe it's calling the same freaking play over and over and never getting the ball in the paint that's to blame? Just maybe it's tactical too.
I don't think Doc's just bullcrapping either. Given that he hasn't changed the offense at all, I mean at all, in the 6 seasons, he truly truly believes it's all about mentality or some such malarky.