Bulls Perk'd and Rondo'd. Celts Win By Many

- Perk went for a career high of 25 points, with 8 boards to boot. Krep did most of his damage in the first half, putting up 17 and 4 and in first 2 frames. Kendrick was the beneficiary of a number of nice dimes from Rondo, but he also got a few of those buckets on his own too.
- Rajon had 10 assists at the half and finished with 15, to go with 5 board, 4 steals, 4 points and only 1 turnover. The turnover was unforced too, he just took his eye off a pass. I think our pal RR should start looking into flights to Phoenix in mid-February. Book them soon Rajon, you'll get cheaper fares.
- Ray also had 27. Really a quiet 27. I was surprised when Mike mentioned his total was so high. He's so smooth.
- TA had a wonderful windmill dunk. All we needed was the post-dunk blackout session from TA, and it would have been just like old times.
- For discussion. Would you rather have Leon or Noah on the team? I think this is an easy choice.
- Another big, early first unit lead was blown by the second unit. It is good to know that this team can still get better, but its also starting to frustrate me that the first team has to bail out the second team frequently. This game should have been a 30 point blowout at the half, not a 2 point lead.
- Again this game screams for nicknames for Rajon and Perk. We talked about it here earlier in the week. My tops picks from that thread after the jump.
My picks for best ideas so far from the thread.
Pondo | Prondo | RORK | Fast and Furious
and a few suggestions...Swatman & Rondin or Hunter, Gatherer (that's a chat room special). Obviously both are quite lame.
| BOSTON CELTICS | |||||||||||||
| STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| Kevin Garnett, PF | 26 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| Paul Pierce, SF | 29 | 6-9 | 1-2 | 3-3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Kendrick Perkins, C | 30 | 12-15 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 25 |
| Ray Allen, SG | 33 | 10-18 | 5-9 | 2-2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| Rajon Rondo, PG | 30 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| Eddie House, SG | 18 | 3-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Brian Scalabrine, PF | 9 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Tony Allen, SG | 21 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| Leon Powe, PF | 15 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Glen Davis, PF | 13 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Gabe Pruitt, PG | 13 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Patrick O'Bryant, C | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTALS | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | |
| 50-84 | 12-24 | 14-17 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 40 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 126 | ||
| 59.5% | 50.0% | 82.4% | Team TO (pts off): 14 (8) | ||||||||||
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this was an easy win. it reminded me of the 86 team, in how the first team was so dominant. to top it off, miami just beat the fakers. the beast and the yeast were super tonite. as good as the chicago rookie looked- rondo was at another level . perk=24 yrs old- rondo= 21or 22, we have some more great times ahead of us.
by nazzbo on Dec 19, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ya know, Brick, I’ve been reading this board for a while. I really appreciate your comments. Understanding is underrated. You aren’t the only one but I thought a real “thanks” was in order, especially since you said what I am thinking. Merry Christmas!
by BleedinGreen417 on Dec 19, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re welcome. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
It will be especially merry if they beat the Lakers.
by Brickowski on Dec 19, 2008 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Beast and The Blur
Perk is a Beast, Rondo is a Blur, and this team is GOOD!
by drza44 on Dec 19, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
that's not bad
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
by Green17 on Dec 19, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like it
rec’d
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Dec 19, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rondo and Perk = Kia and Krep
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Dec 19, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hello to the Chat Room
G tell everybody I said hello – Po tryin to Ram it Low
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Dec 19, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that's what she said
sorry, i couldn’t resist.
God bless and good night!
by BrickJames on Dec 19, 2008 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the big three and the two that make the fist
you can say it any way you want but rr and kp complete the 5.
i had named perk the pharoah two years ago, because of his stoic,. egyptian look
You could say the pharoah and the magician for all i care. As good as RR may be, naming him the magician soon may be exactly the right name. he has great slight of hand and is really working on his trickery
by wahz on Dec 20, 2008 12:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fast & Furious
Can’t get any better than that. Props to whoever thought of that.
Go Celtics! Go Hoyas!
by CelticBalla32 on Dec 20, 2008 12:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fast & Furious
Can’t get any better than that. Props to whoever thought of that.
Go Celtics! Go Hoyas!
by CelticBalla32 on Dec 20, 2008 12:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
rajon
one of the more breathtaking plays of the game, in my opinion, was in the 4th, when rondo was pushing it. he stopped about 5 feet in front of the basket, almost flung the ball towards the basket but then kicked it out to ray. doesn’t sound like much but the quickness he flashed on that play was pretty remarkable. once he wraps his mind around his own abilities he’s really gonna be a sensation. dude is 22, think about where your mind is at at that age. definitely a special point guard.
by dino radja on Dec 20, 2008 1:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I watched this game
and from a Blazer’s fan perspective, there’s really only one thing you can say ’bout it.
Rondoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
That guy is insane (No, not C-Webb, I mean Rondo). He was owning out there.
I think I can only add "The NBA, where caring for everybody but the fans happens". --amlmart1
by prezofdeath on Dec 20, 2008 4:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
They're going to have to start saying 'Five'...
Perk and Rondo are coming into their own. The talent was there but they just lacked consistancy.
C’s average margin of victory now is 10 ppg. Once Rondo finds a reliable jumper, it’s lights out.
by LuckyNumber07 on Dec 20, 2008 8:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Big Three
I think we need to ditch our pre-occupation with the “Big Three” thing. Just considering the starters, these guys are totally intertwined and it really takes all five for the team to meet it’s ultimate goal. We were all impressed by Perk last nite. We’ve also noticed, that until last nite, Ray Allen didn’t seem to be playing well offensively in the past few games. As noted in the Globe, I think, and Doc said it in his post game interview, Doc told Perk he was becoming too preoccupied in scoring and wasn’t setting picks as he had been doing. Without Perk setting picks, Ray Allen and others don’t get open. When Perk sets the pick and then roles the other guys get open and anything is possible. Last nite Perk did his job to perfection, Ray got free alot, and Perk scored alot. I don’t know how many, but some of the assists Perk scored on were from Ray Allen, who became free and was able to do what he wanted, including going to the basket and dishing. We heard KG in a funny post-game interview chiding himself for getting only 1 rebound. But KG was big in this game, but in a different way than in the Hawks game. And Doc remarked that before he came out for the interview he saw on T’V that Allen had scored 27 points. Doc thought they were talking about Tony and even though Tony scored a bunch Doc didn’t even realize that Ray had 27. I guess this is just a long-winded way to say let’s get off the “Big Three” thing and think in terms of the team. The media, fans and other teams think “Big Three”, But Doc and the players do not. As far as they’re concerned it’s “Ubuntu” and it really is.
by TrueGreen on Dec 20, 2008 10:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Supported 100%
This is no longer the “Big Three’s” team. There have been games this season where Rondo or Perk were absolutely the difference makers and the big three just played complementary roles. This goes beyond stats, it gets into leadership too. Perk gave #5 the business last night about being out of position on a rebound. And Paul went to give Rondo a high-five after a good dish and drive and Rondo shook him off and banged his hands on his legs at to see shut up and play D. That made me real proud, that its not just the vets holding the young guys accountable, its the young guys holding the team accountable too. And that is Ubuntu!
If we do have to give these two nicknames I’m partial to the “sonic boom”
by jayrau on Dec 20, 2008 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting Comment
Your comment is very noteworthy. I actually remember Ray Allen earlier this year saying how each player holds the others accountable, himself included. Any player will let any other player know when he’s screwed up. It’s just great and has alot to do with our success
by TrueGreen on Dec 21, 2008 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful Basketball
What a pleasure to see basketball played the way it should be played. In the 1st and third quarters the starting five were just beautiful to watch. Even Pierce and KG were satisfied with the offense last nite. But they thought the defense should have been better. They always see room for and seek improvement. They will play one “perfect” game this year and it will be the last game of the NBA Championship series. It’s the only game they were all satisfied with last year.
by TrueGreen on Dec 20, 2008 10:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Forgot To Say
I saw Perk smile last nite. I definitely remember seeing it on the bench, but I think he also smiled once while on the floor.
by TrueGreen on Dec 20, 2008 10:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Pruitt, eddie house and brian scalabrine
All had more rebounds than KG…what the.. lol
by TheAncientRivalry on Dec 20, 2008 10:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree, the starting five as a whole needs a new nickname.
How about “C4 and Dynamite”? :P
by Casperian on Dec 20, 2008 10:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Patty got two blocks but none in the boxscore.
one of them was a clear,full hand on the ball block so I don’t know how he didn’t get credit for that. Poor guy does look like he is in slow mo out there. I trust doc and da to handle him the right way so we will see if he ever pans out. he is younger than he looks, coming out in the same draft as Roy and Rondo. Its not a fun thought imagining we go into the playoffs without a solid back up 7 footer. Perk is bound to get in foul trouble even if he doesn’t get injured
by wahz on Dec 20, 2008 10:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
What I look forward to is saying goodbye to Paddy when we add a real backup 5 to the bench for the playoffs, be that PJ, Deke or whatever.
Good take, Jeff, on the second quarter. It’s becoming increasingly clear that we need defense and shooting off the bench.
by CoachBo on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah and I think we really need to stop worrying about the smaller guys off the bench.
Tony, House and Gabe are all adequate for stretches. Between Powe and Baby they can throw some size at folks. But we need a Mutumbo for between 4 to 14 minutes. If its not him I sure hope they are all over PJ
by wahz on Dec 20, 2008 10:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
40 assists that's sick
Rondo could have 20 by himself tonight. And to be fair check out the lineups when Doc went with a full bench in 2nd quarter. You can’t expect a lineup of BBD, Powe, Pruitt, House, and TA to outscore a Chicago’s lineup with most of their starters in the game. Boston could have won this game by 50 points but, Doc was substituting for the stretch run.
Tony Allen > Dearly departed JP
by Birdbrain on Dec 20, 2008 11:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice windmill TA maybe he does have something left in his tank....
Tony Allen > Dearly departed JP
by Birdbrain on Dec 20, 2008 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
indeed
and as tommy noted, the bulls got back in it with their starters running against our bench, when the second half came our starters were rested, theirs tired and look what happened. as we all know the nba is a game of runs.
by ChainSmokingLikeDino on Dec 20, 2008 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
for all of us who suffered thru the 18 game losing streak, this current streak is sweet redemption.
by nazzbo on Dec 20, 2008 11:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
I was thinking they’d redeem the C’s last year by going on a 18-game winning streak, looks like I was a year off. =P
Bleed Green. What does it mean?
by CelticsHooRah on Dec 20, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perk
Finally Perk seems to have evolved to the point where he can remain on the floor for 30+ minutes in consecutive games. Also, in what must be a first, he played 30 minutes against the Bulls without a single personal foul.
Otherwise, the team needs a capable big in time for the playoff— preferably well before. Scalabrine and POB are without any value, and Davis from the beginning of the season and Powe after an impressive start, have both been disappointing, Davis especially.
by Celtsfansince55 on Dec 20, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
RE: Perk's Past Foul Troubles
Alot of the fouls he used to get came from picking up guys who got by their defenders. I think Perk has learned from his mistakes and is making better decisions as to when to try to stop someone. On offense, Perk has slowed down which is allowing him to see the defense better before taking a shot. Perk has improved tremendously just this season, and alot of the credit must go to, besides Perk himself, Clifford Ray and KG. We also should not forget that Perk, because of his shoulder hasn’t been able to work the past two summers. This makes his improvement even more remarkable. KG mentioned in the post game news conf. after the Bulls game how hard Perk works at his game, even to the point of coming to practice at 10PM, at which time he’ll bring his wife and child.
by TrueGreen on Dec 21, 2008 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
rondo
has truly been fantastic. i can’t believe it. and as a knick fan – i hope he keeps it together, because he is fun to watch!
by stingy d on Dec 20, 2008 10:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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