Thunder (11-2) at Celtics (4-7) 11/16

[indeedproceed]

As I write the preview for tonight's game, I lead off with this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-enjcgV1o

[ACF]

TP. Go Celtics!

[dwlefty13]

I'm going to this game tonight as part of my 21st birthday present, hope its a win.

Let's go Celtics!!!!   

[indeedproceed]

I'm going to this game tonight as part of my 21st birthday present, hope its a win.

Let's go Celtics!!!!   

TP have fun!

[Neurotic Guy]

Agonizing stat of the day:

Kendrick Perkins FT% = 78% (28/38)
Rajon Rondo FT% = 59% (35/59)


Both are career FT shooters near 60%.   Somehow, Perk may have improved (we'll see in time).   

A bit embarrassing I think for Rajon.

[indeedproceed]

Agonizing stat of the day:

Kendrick Perkins FT% = 78% (28/38)
Rajon Rondo FT% = 59% (35/59)


Both are career FT shooters near 60%.   Somehow, Perk may have improved (we'll see in time).   

A bit embarrassing I think for Rajon.

Yup.

[TenaciousD]

perk is going to kill JO in the paint

Hm. Perk don't do the Beaumont quick step. Strength is his game. JO actually might stand a better chance with him instead of those youngsters with lift-off.  Since neither Perk or Serge are big-time scorers, they'll get some caroms but may not kill on put-backs. Meanwhile, they are going to have to step out of the paint to guard Kevin, if he deigns to shoot. Something to hold on to if grasping for straws. Ten-D

Wing play is they key to this one: Durant, Harden, Westie. Jesus, Paul, Raj and Petro will need big nights.

[SHAQATTACK]

KG could have held Durrant to a 15 point game 10 years ago , ruffed him up and scored 25 points himself. But now , Durrant with his speed and youth will make a total joke out of KG and PP.  I expect Durrant to get 45 points tonight. Our guys can't jump or run, sending a bunch of old tired cripples to play a team of stallions ...I cringe at the thought. Bass is too short .  No Green .... we are sunk ..he might get 60 and set some sort of record. MAybe stigs can protect the basket a little from Durrant. I can see him sailing though the air now making Dunk after Dunk on PP

One step closer to a Lottery pock is outcome I'm seeing.

Maybe OKC will have an off night all around.....

Go Celtics !!!

[greenpride32]

perk is going to kill JO in the paint

Perk plays 4 more minutes than JO this year, scores .7 more points and has 1 more rebound on average.  Perk also has less blocks and more turnovers.  Yes Perk is a beast.  I guess anyone can be a dominant and elite player in your own mind if you make yourself believe it.  As bad as people think JO has been for us this year; Perks' stats are about the same.

[CelticG1]

How many phantom calls is Durant going to get tonight? I bet it will resemble D rose on Friday. Can't stand watching the Thunder and their 50 free throws a game

[Meadowlark_Scal]

well, this could be rough tonight.....better get steamer in there..he can help out...

[green7]

perk is going to kill JO in the paint

Perk plays 4 more minutes than JO this year, scores .7 more points and has 1 more rebound on average.  Perk also has less blocks and more turnovers.  Yes Perk is a beast.  I guess anyone can be a dominant and elite player in your own mind if you make yourself believe it.  As bad as people think JO has been for us this year; Perks' stats are about the same.

anytime jo has the ball in his hands i pray that he makes a pass and not take one of those wack fade away shot's that never goes in

[CelticSooner]

How many phantom calls is Durant going to get tonight? I bet it will resemble D rose on Friday. Can't stand watching the Thunder and their 50 free throws a game

Westbrook will live at the line tonight. JO will probably foul out.

[Inside-Out]

How many phantom calls is Durant going to get tonight? I bet it will resemble D rose on Friday. Can't stand watching the Thunder and their 50 free throws a game

Westbrook will live at the line tonight. JO will probably foul out.

If I were Doc, I'd probably be trying to get ejected by the 2nd quarter.

Not looking forward to this one.

JO won't foul out.  I don't think he cares enough to give the foul.  He'd probably just get injured anyway.  Can't stand that guy as a player or human being.

While we're on the subject of JO, can CB vow to never use the photo of his fist on Air Canada's face?  After JO's role in the brawl, I find that quite distasteful.

[cman88]

well know probably from the first 5minutes whether this team will be in this game or not.

if they are bricking open shots like last game, then were in for a long night...but if their shots actually fall(and arent front rimming) we may have a chance to pull this one out.

based on how we have been playing I feel this may be a blowout, but you never know..getting a win like this might be something for this team to turn the ship around