Survive and Advance
by Jeff Clark on May 2, 2009 11:20 PM EDT
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PrintFinally. Thank goodness that is over. I don't want to see the Bulls again for a long time.
A few closing thoughts:
- No overtime, not even a very pretty game. But the Bulls could have given up down 13 at the half and they never went away.
- That said, the Celtics closed it out with defense, the way it should be.
- I knew that Eddie could win us a game and he stepped up when we needed him most. Thanks Eddie.
- Rondo picked a bad time to get sloppy with the ball in the 4th, but overall another solid game with 11 assists. He's hands down the series MVP.
- One more time: Hats off to Ben Gordon, Derrick Rose, John Salmons, and the Bulls. Good, no... great effort.
- As for Noah, I still dislike him and his non-flagrant foul on Rondo (are we even now Chicago fans?) was chippy at best; but I give him credit for his hustle and knowing his role.
- Missing free throws in the 3rd and early 4th helped Chicago hang around, but we made them at the end, and that's what counts.
- It is amazing what a difference the bench makes. Scal and House came up big today and whaddayaknow, no overtimes. We still have perhaps the best starting lineup, but we need more from the bench to keep advancing.
- Pierce (20) and Allen (23) led the way in scoring, but they spread the wealth too. House had 16, Baby had 15, Perkins had 14. Nice box score guys.
Next up, Orlando. Can't wait.
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Well that was fun.
Hats off the Bulls. They played very well.
I hate them all now.
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?"
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
It’s 5 am in Europe now…I’ve been unable to speak until now because of the tension…
Finally C’s win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eddie, the new Posey.
I’m in love.
Don’t tell my girlfriend.
- Dirk 'DaarisDirk' van Boxtel
by Kiorrik on May 2, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
absolutely. He was so slimey too. And who was that who was shouting in eddie’s ear as he made a 3? was that noah?
roberson
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?"
BIll Murray...
What was up with my boy’s hair!? Was it dyed or just white. And why was it spiked up? Must have been a joke ’cause he was wearing a silly red visor too.
Finally!
We’re rid of them!
Game one is on Monday. Not enough rest. I’m a little worried about Rondo-perfect storm of bad ankle, fatigue, and mental not there-ness to end this series. And I’m REALLY worried about Perk’s shoulder. PP and Ray could use more days off too.
now...orlando
i expect a much slower pace and honestly an easier time with the magic…
by celticinorlando on May 2, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
this is affecting my health,
so I hope you are right.
by Thruthelookingglass on May 2, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hats off to House and Scal
We don’t win the game without their contributions.
Now, I hope Perkins’ shoulder is OK. We can’t beat Orlando without him on Howard.
I have nothing to say,
I just want to be a part of this epic comment section.
;)
Well, nothing except for
Hooray, thi9s team is incredible.
Thank youn so much for these 7 great nights.
Celtics win!
Wow, I’m so relieved and glad right now. This series is history and we’ll all remember that the Celtics prevailed when they had all the reasons to give up. Nice story! And thanks Eddie for showing up tonight and redeeming yourself for the 6 previous games.
congrats!
on beating the seven seed in 7 games!
congrats on hitting the links
monday…season over…for the bulls and blackhawks
by celticinorlando on May 2, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
hmmm...
so what you’re implying is the Bulls aren’t very good?? Interesting…
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Beating the 7th seed without last year's NBA defensive player of the year
and without our backup power forward who was huge in last year’s finals. You Chicago fans are pretty funny. Wonder if the Cubs will EVER win the world series?
Was at a dinner party
and got home for the last 48 seconds. Was almost scared to turn on the TV. As Simmons put it-glad I don’t have to go for a walk now and I can now go back and watch it off my DVR.
Amazing series
BIg ups to Chicago they were fearless. It was a great to watch it. Both teams looked really tired at times, now we need some serious rest.
I AM EXHAUSTED!!!!!!!!!
Do you realize...
that if Miller had made one free throw in Game 5, they would have won that game? On top of their Game 6 win, this series would have been over. You guys are lucky you got a Game 7.
And if Pierce
hits two free throws, the series is a 4-0 sweep.
Your point is?
for want of a nail
I think his point must be that in the playoffs, you can’t take a single play off and that the slightest change can produce wildly different outcomes. Couldn’t be just an exercise in peevishness.
by Thruthelookingglass on May 2, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you realize
that is Pierce makes one free throw in game 1 there wouldn’t have been a game 7?
by celticinorlando on May 2, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what, you guys are absolutely right. I forgot about PP’s choke job in Game 1. If he had made both FT’s, the series would have been over much sooner. Oh well, good luck against Orlando.
by pjlawrence81 on May 2, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
coulda, woulda, shoulda....
the fact is the celts are moving on to the second round. End of story.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Coulda, woulda, shoulda...
Remember that when Orlando or Cleveland send you home packing. It was a great win for you guys, though. Congrats!!
let me know when the cavs
actually win a game in the finals…pains me to say it but the lakers will beat the cavs in 6 if they get there…
by celticinorlando on May 3, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Eddie House is the man!
Great game, great series.
All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino
Guts and grit.
Don’t count this team out. I’m not sure that this team has peaked yet. Even with the hot start, I didn’t think they played anywhere near the level of last year. Add in Marbury and Moore, lose Powe and Garnett – they’re still finding their way, I think. This game (and series) might be the start of a roll. It won’t ever be pretty (not with the current line up) but they have HUGE heart. Much props to Perk. he has been a rock on both ends of the court!!! Bring on Orlando!!
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Doc claims there's something wrong with Rondo
Anyone catch what it was?
darn it boy
Stop eating random stuff before games! And freaking me out! Thanks for the info. :)
Yes ..
… and this is at least the 2nd time something he ate nefore the game affected his tummy.
He had the same issue towards the end of the regular season.
by TheGreenThumb on May 3, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah something he ate.
but it looked like Miller fell on his ankle during the game too. Rajon was definitely mentally off today – whatever happened to his even keelness? He seemed to snap at everything and letting those emotions show. Lets hope he regains his composure for Orlando.
EDDIE MONEY!!!
Been saying all series that he is the X factor. When he hit that first three in the second quarter, I exploded. He never misses once he starts making. MAKE IT RAIN E-HOUSE!!! Nice to see Mr. Crotchgrabber choke when it counted most, but mainly I’m just proud of these C’s! Bring on the Magic!!!
First Round
Crazy…but it’s the first round.
Is it the greatest ever?
Likely, but they’ve got to keep playing.
Hopefully the can…because theyir legs must be smoked.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
the best team won and experience was the big factor. tho rondo was the mvp of the series, he was less a factor in the last 2 games and eddie and scal were the vets who came thru from the bench. eddie was great on d as well. the refs stunk, stank and were downright stinky. way too many hard and cheap fouls by the chiboys and where was that traveling call in the 1st half. and how can the league give chi a point in the 2nd half for the 3 the refs missed, and we couldn’t get the points portland got with 6 players on the court ?
inform mee
how do rosters work in the NBA playoffs? Is it not in the rules for Garnett to come back during any series at this point?
why not?
He’s still on the active roster, right? As long as he’s not removed, he’s available.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
The rules changed a few years ago
You now have 15 roster spots at all time, and you can declare a maximum of 12 of those players “active” each game day – with the power to change active/inactive lists until a certain amount of time (60 minutes? 90 minutes?) before tip.
So to answer your original question, yes, if KG was physically capable, he is eligible to play.
-sw
The best of the 2008-09 Boston Celtics is still yet to come. Believe.
by Steve Weinman on May 3, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
It's 60 min
… and if KG were to be activated (not gonna happen, but just for fun), some other player would have to be deactivated. It would have to be Walker, Pruitt or TA. I nominate TA. Please.
I think that may be his game status...
I could be wrong, but if they made him inactive for the playoffs that would be a pretty big news story.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Why was it....
…that the officials can add a point two quarters later, but when a team scores with 6 men on the court, nothing happens?
I agree.
If they don’t catch it by the end of the quarter it should be a done deal, no reversal. Otherwise you could theoretically wait until the end of the game. Now that would be something!
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Had they waited till after the end of the game, and it was a 1-point margin
…then, believe it or not, they would have to rule that the game must be REPLAYED, from the point when the error was made. This was not a ref error, it was a scorer’s error… can’t just ignore it. They HAVE to add that point sometime, somehow.
don't go there.
The Bulls set more moving picks than any team I’ve seen this year. And they clutch and grab like they’re the Blackhawks.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Lots of appreciation
While a large part of my gratitude goes out to the players and coaches, I would also like to thank everyone on CelticsBlog (including you Bulls fans) who kept it all just a little bit more interesting, from our contributors to our moderators to all users who have diagnosed, analyzed and argued over every piece of this great series. Thanks folks!
by Thruthelookingglass on May 3, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
perhaps another big war next year?
by Thruthelookingglass on May 3, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
sure.
I will agree that there are a lot of non calls for text book calls, but that is where the NBA is these days. For any call one team gets, the other gets just as many. Unfortunately, officiating is terribly inconsistent. I mean they don’t even have a standard for traveling. But if you’re implying that the Bulls lost because of picks, well I don’t know what to say to that.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Gotta give Marbuy and Mikki some love tonight
First, Mikki played only 3 minutes, but those were huge minutes when the C’s padded their lead in the second quarter. He had a tip-in bucket, was 2-2 from the line, drew an offensive foul on Miller and had a couple of boards.
As for Marbury, he may have played the best defense of the night on Rose. He consistently kept him out of the paint and in general he hustled his butt off, made a couple of nice passes and hit two clutch free throws in the fourth quarter.
Neither of these guys played a starring role tonight, but their contribution was key.
The crowd was AWESOME tonight.
Team Effort
Exactly. That was a great win tonight because it felt like everyone contributed at some point in the game. It wasn’t just Pierce or Allen having a huge game. The bench stepped up, as mentioned Moore was big just before the half, Steph hit 2 big freebies and played hussle D, and HOUSE! Eddie changed the momentum of this game the minute he stepped on the floor. Every player gets some cred for the series but this win especially.
by BostonisaBrotherhood on May 3, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe not....
but he sure is good! It’s gonna be fun watching him and Rondo go at it in the future.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
I agree. Rose is only 20! Yikes.
And he already is a better outside shooter than Rondo. He is going to be very good if not great.
i like his attitude too.
He’s very humble and seems to be very bright. After the game he was being interviewed by Aldridge and he gave some pretty thoughtful answers rather than the typical cliche’s…yea, he’s a keeper! :-)
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
he tried to help Aldridge
with his obsession with the celtics bench, which he asked in like three different interviews. Jeez, come up with another story line!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Here's Next
Bull trolls will go fishing…
Magic will come next
Keep it real
nobody said 7gms. the bulls were awful this year, the best team won. do u really think lebron won’t be seen on t.v. . and a celtic will???
GARNETT
Did he really participate in shoot-around? I couldnt tell if Doc was serious about that…
(I have a bad sarcasm radar)
this sure is an overtime game
the training is just a regulation time… total beatdown from a Champion
Im really tired of the Bulls
I dont want to see that stupid team for a LONG time.
Wow I am so glad to be done with this series
I will be glad to see the end of ‘da Bulls for a while. On a sidenote called Eddie House having a big game in the comments earlier, so I’m sorta proud of myself on that one. I think we can beat the Magic, so let’s turn our efforts to that one.
Thank goodness that series is behind us
I couldn’t handle another OT game with Gordon hitting everything for everywhere. Just raises my blood pressure through the roof.
But today was an awesome game. I can’t get enough of Eddie’s shot and his swagger. That tech was way worth it.
Some points
Some very weird ref calls:
- Double tech on Perk and Miller. Perk did NOTHING, but hold his shoulder.
- Rondo gets thrown to the ground, no flagrant. How is that different from Rondo’s flagrant for throwing Hinrich? I’ll tell you how: Hinrich grabbed Rondo first, but Rondo in game 7 did nothing whatsoever to create that foul.
- An Eddie tech for taunting the BENCH? After they taunted him? Wow.
- Fyi: That “great” Rose block of Scal’s dunk they keep showing? It was a foul. Rose hit Scal on the forearm, very clearly.
- The Paul phantom tripping foul doesn’t even make the Weird list, since at least that one can be excused… refs didn’t see anything, so they make something up, as usual.
And… They showed Noah sitting alone in the locker room after the game, looking very upset, talking to himself. I like this guy, a lot. He plays extremely hard, with his whole heart… and you cannot hate a guy who puts his soul into the game like that. (I’m gonna assume he did not intend to throw Rondo to the ground like that.) We would love this kid if he was wearing green.
double tech? ridiculous. should have been nothing. totally normal play.
rondo down? well, evens out. so no complaints.
eddie tech? kind of absurd.
but mainly, that rose block was clean as could be. an amazing play. like prince on miller a few years ago. hats off to rose on that. very impressive.
by ChainSmokingLikeDino on May 3, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Watch the slow-mo replay
Rose hit Scal on the forearm, making it a foul. But it was hard to see live, so not complaining about the no-call. Nevertheless, it was actually a foul. Truth.
barely
….every play in the nba has slight contact but really, that was a good block. scal is slow. i love the guy, hit some big shots tonight. but i have no complaints about that being called a clear block. truth ;) is now the time to complain anyways?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWAQZvCYm7w
thats a damn good play.
by ChainSmokingLikeDino on May 3, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions
and...
isn’t hand part of the ball?
by ChainSmokingLikeDino on May 3, 2009 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Not complaining, BELIEVE me
This is only for the sake of discussion, and for fun, because I totally agree that the call was understandable. And yes, it was a great play by Rose. But in reality, it was a foul.
You cannot see the hit to the forearm in full motion. But on the slow-mo replay it is clear that Rose did hit Scal’s forearm, which is definitely NOT part of the ball, and therefore it was definitely a foul. But that’s only in a perfect world, i.e., the opposite of the world the refs inhabit. There was no WAY they were gonna see that in the live game. Hey, I’m just happy they didn’t steal the game altogether, because they did suck (in other ways), again.
Celtic fans are the best at thinking the refs are out to get them!!
Every single call in every single game is like a conspiracy to get the Celts. I know, your guys never foul.
saving the trolling for the eastern conference finals dude.
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?"
oh c'mon, have faith... the Cavs have a good chance of beating the Hawks.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Refs-Out to get them
Did U see some of the ridiculous calls that were called on Perkins. If i didn’t know any better i would of thought there was a conspiracy against Perkins.
orlando you're next
Great series, the Bulls were the perfect contender to prepare the Celtics for the upcoming rounds. Definitely content with the win although I am worried with the lack of rest for the starters since Game 1 is Monday.
GO CELTICS!
I'm 3 blocks from Staples...
About to go drinking to celebrate this series. Wearing my Celtics wristband as always. Damn it feels good to be a gansta! I think this was the longest series I’ve watched. Truly showed the toughness of this team. They battled deep into every game. I forgot to mention Scal’s performance tonight, big baskets by him. Go C’s. Looking forward to Monday. Glad we don’t have to travel at least.
by BostonisaBrotherhood on May 3, 2009 1:47 AM EDT reply actions
MIKKI MOORE!!!
FOUR POINTS AND A CHARGE!!!
no tony allen 2night…y’all notice that??
great screen by marbury to free up ray on the long pass down court for the and +1 nail in the coffin.
I LOVE IT!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOOHHHH
I wasnt ready for their run to end
"....you can't handle The Truth"
You know what's mysterious to me?
How come Eddie House, after 2 full seasons with the Cs, only JUST came to the realization that if he plays hard on defense, that’s GOOD for the team, and good for his longevity on the court? I don’t get that….
He gets a hard time defending...
..you can’t help either knowing that Ben Gordon can also shoot through tough defense…
Woj
Great quote from his article:
“Rivers is right; the Bulls weren’t much fun to play. And they’re only going to get better. But the Celtics didn’t win a championship by accident last season. They’re world-class grinders, and that’s what they did Saturday night — they paper-cutted the Bulls to playoff death.” Grit and Determiniation, Go C’s.
by BostonisaBrotherhood on May 3, 2009 4:44 AM EDT reply actions
MANNEEEEE PACMAAAAAN PACQUIO!
wish they could have finish this series a game shorter, so that they could have gone to Las Vegas to watch the fight… sayang!
STARTING A TEAM (PG)
If I were starting a basketball team, Rondo would be my 1st choice for a point guard.
Exceptional play by the young vet. Who averages a triple-double throughout a playoff series? Rondo has to be mentioned along with Chris Paul, Darren Williams and Chauncey Billups when speaking on best point guards in the NBA. Thought he should have made the all-star game this year and, Rondo was key in the Celtics winning the championship last season. They would not have won without him.
Rondo is the man.
Your guy Rondo did impress the heck out of me!! If he works alot on his jumpshot in the offseason, he should absolutely be mentioned with CP3 and D. Williams as the best in the league.
RONDO
Rondo has something that CP3 and D-will don’t have, and that would be a championship ring, championship experience, and he is a above average defender. His jump shot is spotty but, compared to last year his overall game has elevated. Should have been an all-star and Most Improved Player.
I think he has it all...
he just needs to gather himself mentally. When he’s focused (like in games 1-5), he makes his free throws, his jump shots, is aggressive driving to the basket, and doesn’t turn the ball over.
Refs
Hope they do a better job in the Orlando series.
Some of their calls left me scratching my head.
Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers has done a masterful job in coaching the Celtics.
There was all kinds of talk of who would be the X-factor for the Celts in victory.
Doc was, and is the X-Factor. Brilliant job.
Can’t believe he wasn’t in top contention for Coach Of The Year.
wow
a lot of work to beat a very mediocre Chicago team. one of the worst front courts in the NBA in Noah, Thomas Miller…get real, those guys are soft and neither would start on 80 percent of NBA teams. Derrick Rose is going to be awesome but he is not yet…a far cry from Pail, Deron WIlliams, Billups or even Devon Harris and Rondo. For now. Hinrich? He almost lost his spot on the team this year for his inability to move his feet. Gordon, a streaky shooter. and i had never heard of John Solomons before.
hmmm.
Chicago played with heart and youthful abandon but those 7 games…a lot of miles on the wheels.
by lakersbluedevil on May 3, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions
Hopefully the fakers can get by Houston
Looking forward to Artest laying a couple of whacks on Kobe.
Great win for you guys, but lakersbluedevil is right. It took 7 games and HCA to beat a very average basketball team. You are champions, but just too beat up to go any further against any quality team. Good luck next year!!
Yep, you're right.
Celts aren’t very good, they bought their championship last year and were given this series over a horrible Bulls team that didn’t even deserve to make the playoffs. Matter of fact, they should just have the Lakers and Cavs play tomorrow.
Oh wait, that’s what they said last year…keep counting them out. That’s just the way they like it.
"Just do what you do best."
~Red Auerbach
Skimmed Thru The Posts
Maybe these have been mentioned: 1. I think Scals set the tone for the performance of the bench when he had to come in early and played so well. 2. The real Celtics showed up in the 2nd quarter and I felt that Marbury played a big role with his defense and passing. He also hit 2 big free throws at the end. 3 . I think Mikki has been mentioned, but he did alot with the few minutes he had. 4. Has anyone figured out why Perk got a tech when, IMHO, Miller purposely came down hard on Perk’s bad shoulder? To me Miller should have gotten a flagrant 2. But it’s over and we won. That’s what counts.
"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn
Congrats on a great series.
I’m not a big fan of you guys, but I hope KG is ready for the Cavs. That’ll be pretty incredible.
Good luck in round two!
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