Celtics (29-26) at Blazers (25-30) 2/24

[CelticConcourse]

Absolutely had broken-play threes. Grrrr

[BleedGreen1989]

man I really liked Leanard coming out of the draft but calling him "raw" is an understatement. Dude looks lost out there

Told you guys! Melo vs. Leonard plz!

I would still rather have leanard lol

[Chief]

last 3 trips all on bass.  Get jeff in there!

I'd take Melo. They just showed Bass #'s over the last three games. 6 pts and 6 rebounds. I guarantee Melo could do better if he can similiar minutes.

Melo? are you kidding me? He isn't NBA ready yet.

Neither is Bass.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

It is funny to me when you see the Celtics play rotten defense, no offense, no rebounding, no shot blocking..then you say a guy isn't NBA ready.....melo....could he do worse than that..? No wayyyyyyy....

[CelticConcourse]

Probably our worst end to a half this season. Major fail. Why no timeout? This will probably be the game-decider.

[hpantazo]

downright awful way to close the half. Gave up a 3, and a layup that both should have been prevented

[Chief]

You all know Bass is starting the 2nd half.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

A guy who blocks shots and rebounds is ALWAYS welcome on the celtics..!!!

[cltc5]

bad shots b us, portland with some crazy lucky shots and some ref help.  Down 7.  We're fine.

[CelticConcourse]

downright awful way to close the half. Gave up a 3, and a layup that both should have been prevented

Rebounding and grit. Two things we lacked for that last minute.

[letsgoblue86]

I'm watching Blazers/Lakers the other night and Wes Matthews can't hit the broad side of a barn, but that's nothing a game against the C's won't help cure!

[Galeto]

So Garnett played about 10 minutes of the second after playing just 4.5 minutes of the first?  I don't understand it.  You can't just unevenly emphasize one quarter over another.  What was especially dumb about Doc's early sub of KG was that Pierce was in foul trouble.  Obviously KG can go longer than 5 minutes.  Doc is comfortable doing that.  How about keeping KG out there when Pierce had to sit early?  Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.

[Chief]

It is funny to me when you see the Celtics play rotten defense, no offense, no rebounding, no shot blocking..then you say a guy isn't NBA ready.....melo....could he do worse than that..? No wayyyyyyy....

Being 7 foot, playing with two future HOfamers, and playing uptempo style will get you some numbers.

[The Rondo Show]

last 3 trips all on bass.  Get jeff in there!

I'd take Melo. They just showed Bass #'s over the last three games. 6 pts and 6 rebounds. I guarantee Melo could do better if he can similiar minutes.

Yeah, and he'd give up twice as many points

[Lightskinsmurf]

It is funny to me when you see the Celtics play rotten defense, no offense, no rebounding, no shot blocking..then you say a guy isn't NBA ready.....melo....could he do worse than that..? No wayyyyyyy....

The little time melo did play yes, he did much worse than that. If a guy isn't ready then a guy isn't ready. Melo is CLEARLY not ready yet, period.