Celtics Score Last
by Jeff Clark on Dec 14, 2009 10:38 PM EST
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PrintWire to wire this was a close game. Neither team could push the lead past 5 or so for any length of time. The Celtics simply were able to score a few more times down the stretch than the Griz. That's what good teams do.
Interesting note: At one point in the first half, Sheed had just missed consecutive 3's. Out of the huddle CSN reported that Doc stressed to Sheed to get in the paint more (somewhere Pistons nation must have been chuckling). Sure enough, Sheed got in the paint and scored 3 or 4 buckets on the hapless Zach Randolph. So it seems Sheed can be coached after all. Of course he went back to shooting (mostly open) 3's later, but still.
- Rudy Gay bolted out to 17 points, but ended up with only 23 on the game.
- Randolph and Mayo also each topped 20 points and the Griz shot over 51.2% from the field.
- Luckily the Celtics shot 52.5% from the field.
- Some of that was pace, some of it was lack of D, some of it was just plain hot shooting.
- Rondo was impressive again, with 18 points and 9 assists.
- All even on the boards tonight (36 each), which is a step in the right direction considering we played a team with Randolph, Thabeet, and Gasol. Also, there weren't many rebounds to go around since neither team could miss.
- Lester Hudson got word before the game that he'll be headed to the D-League for a couple of weeks to get some run. I predict he'll do very well in Maine.
- Yet another evenly balanced scoring effort with all the starters plus Sheed putting up double figures (and House added 9). When that happens once in a while, it can be an anomaly. When it happens regularly, you have to credit the offense and of course the way Rondo distributes the ball.
- Ok, one last time. I told you so! Turns out I was aiming a little low.
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i was surprized at how good memphis is. our ex-guy wallace has put together an athletic, well balanced team and he got rid of iverson.i will root for them. meanwhile our guys were something else and our bench was very good-each benchie contributing. the balanced scoring reminds me of arnold’s teams- and also the old vets willing to give up their individual stats for a chance to win the big enchilada.
Apparently Grizzlies don't hibernate in Memphis
Young on the Grizzlies is quite good. Good recap.
Grizzly somehow get to the playoffs – look out.
I like Sherwin Sheed much better than Antoine Wallace.
jesus shuttlesworth, Graceland, and BBQ …..ahhhh……time to head home boys and rest a few days. Well done
Is it Soup Yet?
"I like Sherwin Sheed much better than Antoine Wallace."
great line
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V
Refs controlled this one
It looked like our guys were just more offense-minded, but it was the refs who forced the issue in this game. By calling every little touch, with hair-trigger whistles, they took the Cs out of their usual D-centric game and forced them to win by just scoring more than their opponents. They couldn’t tighten up the D without generating out-of-control fouls. And that was that. Refs can be very bad, as they were… but they’re in charge.
Doc seems to have a problem understanding this small point. It’s his job to recognize what the refs are doing and then inform the team and adjust their approach to compensate for the refs. I don’t think Doc has reached that level of coaching yet… I have the impression it’s beyond him. At least for now. Hope I’m wrong, but I’ve seen it too many times now.
Meanwhile… TA did a pretty good job, with just one bonehead play. Not bad for him. And btw… this time it was Rondo who dribbled the ball off his foot. :)
When a guy beats you off the dribble, all you can do is reach around and foul him
I wouldn’t blame the refs too much. The C’s defense was just not top-notch tonight.
One last time Jeff?
I wouldn’t mind hearing it a few more times… Especially on Christmas Day!
Ray Gun
He’s amazing. Mr Clutch. Dagger man. That’s why you don’t trade Jesus. Hall of Famer first ballot. Cs clamped down D at end without foul calls. They do it when they need to. They play like a team rather than 1-superstar squads like LA and Cavs (which the Truth mitigates). Griz were unselfish too and are up and coming. Good young team. A fun game!
by Daveonthecape on Dec 15, 2009 6:18 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I'd like to take the time to rant
On how it stinks when I can’t see the game on TV cause your local provider: a) doesn’t have CSN b) blacks out Celtic games on NBA:TV and NBA:LP (I realized that on the free preview, and my college wouldn’t let me pay extra anyways).
I’m going home (which has CSN) on Thursday, and since the next game’s on Friday, last night’s game will be the last one where I have to deal with this issue. Halleujah! : )))
Did anyone notice that Tony Allen
actually played pretty well again?
Still a little wild, but overall a very positive stretch, showing some of his old athleticism is back.
Last Five Minutes
The C’s did everything mostly right, as did Memphis. But Perk, usually invisible, made several big, invisible defensive plays during this time. He just gets better and better. What amazes me too, about last nite, the oldest team, against the youngest and Perk and Garnett are beating the Grizzlies down the floor. It’s such a treat to see the C’s play real basketball. And can’t say enough about Sheed. Forget his offense, he plays terrific defense as well. He has really quick hands, especially under the basket. So much to love about last nite’s game and so great to see Ray hit a winner again. It’s been awhile.
"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn
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