Celtics Host Nets in Matinee Game
by FLCeltsFan on Feb 27, 2010 10:00 AM EST
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(36-20)New Jersey Nets (5-52) at Boston Celtics (36-20)
Saturday, February 27
1:00 PM ET
Game #57 Home Game #27
TV: CSN-NE, YES HD, NBA-LP 751, 752
Radio: WEEI, WFAN
TD Garden
Referees: Marc Davis, Tony Brown, Michael Smith
Game Thread l Chat
The New Jersey Nets come into the Garden for a rare Saturday afternon matinee game. The 1 p.m. tip-off is the second and final Saturday afternoon game the Celtics will host this season. This is the 4th and final meeting between these two teams this season. The Celtics won all 3 of the previous games. The Nets have won just 5 games all season but have been in many of those games right to the end and any teams sleeping on them could be handed a loss.
Paul Pierce is expected to miss this game and honestly, he shouldn't be needed in it. Marquis Daniels put in 31 minutes against the Cavs while playing with the flu. Hopefully he will be feeling better for this game and is expected to start at small forward again in this game.
The Nets are 2-27 on the road and have won just 1 of their last 10 games. The Celtics are 16-10 at home and are 6-4 in their last 10. The Celtics seemed to have turned the corner on that last road trip, winning 3 of 4, but lapsed back into some bad habits in Thursday's game against the Cavs.
It has been a long time since the Celtics blew out a team at home and it would give the fans a boost to get to see Gino again. It would truly be a signal for worry if the Celtics were to lose to the Nets.
Point Guard
vs 
Rajon Rondo vs Devin Harris
Shooting Guard
vs 
Ray Allen vs Courtney Lee
Small Forward
vs 
Marquis Daniels vs Trenton Hassell
Power Forward
vs 
Kevin Garnett vs Yi Jianlian
Center
vs 
Kendrick Perkins vs Brook Lopez
Key Matchups
vs 
Rajon Rondo vs Devin Harris
Last season, Harris beat out Rondo for a spot on the All Star team and this year Rondo beat out Harris for the All Star spot. This should be a good matchup of 2 very quick point guards. Rondo needs to be aggressive in going to the hoop and finding the open man.
vs 
Kendrick Perkins vs Brook Lopez
Lopez has been one of the bright spots for the Nets in an otherwise dismal season. Lopez leads the team in points, rebounds, and blocks. If Perk can slow down Lopez, this should be a fairly easy win.
Honorable Mention
Kevin Garnett vs Yi Jianlian
KG should be able to handle Yi easily if healthy, but there are questions as to whether KG is completely healthy.
Keys to the Game
Rebound Rebounding shows the amount of effort and desire a team has. The Celtics must bring both effort and desire and crash the boards on both ends.
Defense No explanation needed. Defense is the key to winning. Period. The Celtics have played defense in spurts, most notably in the first half, and then forget all about how to play defense as a team in the second half. They must get back to a game long defensive effort.
Play 48 Minutes The Celtics seem to either be hot at the beginning and then let up at the end of games or they come out sluggish and have to play catch up the entire game. They have blown more 10 + point leads than any team in the league. They must come out focused and stay focused for the full 48 minutes. They have to figure out their 3rd and 4th quarter problems if they expect to go deep into the playoffs.
X-Factor
Trap Game
As bad as the Nets have been, it would be easy to look past them. But that would be a mistake because the Nets have played teams hard but just can't seem to finish. If the Celtics let up, they might just be surprised by a team who decides to try a bit harder to beat a division rival.
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Wow, just wow!
I just turned on my TV to catch the game and I can’t belive my eyes… Nets are leading the Celts by 76 – 68 with 10 minutes left in the 4th. The Nets?
"You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest." Rowan Atkinson
by The Village Idiot on Feb 27, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
hope
that doc plays the whole bench get them involved before the playoffs get here and we have only 8 men in the rotation wow!!!!!!
"It would truly be a signal for worry"
If it wasn’t already obvious the window is closed.
The Celtics are 3-14 vs the league’s top 8 teams.
by nba is the worst on Feb 27, 2010 11:11 AM EST reply actions
easy victory??
hey they are playing a crap team so they should win , cause we all know for sure they cant play with the big boys ..
Whats up?
You guys are actually playing a game right now? Can’t say im pulling for you. LoL
:)
Is the “Best Player In The World” playing? Paul Pierce? I think he wanted no parts of LBJ. Oh and if you guys end up playing the Raptors in the 1st round in an 4-5 matchup, YOUR C’s will be bounced in the 1st. :)
by Jaythetruth on Feb 27, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you’re so right..cause the c’s are 3-0 against them.
by cheekmeister on Feb 27, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Don't Matter
I GUARANTEE you will lose in 6 vs the Raptors. Im telling you cheek, your boys better not get that 4 seed. You better hope and prey they don’t get that 4th seed because even if they somehow upset the Raptors in 7 (which they won’t) they’ll have to see MY Cavs in the 2nd round and then their season is over. SWEEP!
But because the Hawks are silly bone-heads, they’ll fall and end up in the 4 spot like some fools and then they’ll beat the Raptors in 7. Face us in the 2nd and fall.
Raptors have been HOT since the NEW YEAR and getting better. You Boston fans will soon learn it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Raptors are better and it wouldn’t surprise me if you guys lost today to the NETS. LoL
by Jaythetruth on Feb 27, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Half Time
49 – 42 Nets are winning? Hahahahahah but like i said, its not how you start, it’s how you……………… Hahahahah I can’t even say that with a straight face because it’s the Nets. hahahahah. WoW
by Jaythetruth on Feb 27, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
love it
more great coaching. put the whole bench in at the same time. wonder why they arent playing good wow. dont slowly sub take all the starters out and put the whole bench in lol!!!!!
Lmaooooo, damm u bashed her
by x34celtics34x on Feb 27, 2010 1:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i love sheed. always has, always will... but
he is killin us. he had one play that helped, knocking the ball out of Yi’s hand, other than that he’s been a vacuum of production. he needs to start cheating*
*not really.
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
by adubson on Feb 27, 2010 1:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the Nets (5-52) doesn't even look real.
I don’t even understand how a team can be so bad.
by The Most Interesting Man in the World on Feb 27, 2010 1:55 PM EST reply actions
This might really be the
cherry on the cake!
by Celtsfansince55 on Feb 27, 2010 1:57 PM EST reply actions
Hahhaahah
Someone should get fired. LoL
by Jaythetruth on Feb 27, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the celtics may not have looked good in the second quarter
but thibodeau is lookin slick w/ his just for men look
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
by adubson on Feb 27, 2010 2:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ITS ABOUT TIME
True Celtics fans boo when the team plays without heart or pride!!!
SAD
Where is Bill Russell when you need him Boston?
Probably sitting in a luxury sweet polishing his 11 championship rings while Brad Daugherty comments about NASCAR while wearing no rings.
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
WHY?
Maybe if he wasn’t “polishing trophies” form the 1800s he could help boston get a rebound.
What are you even talking about? This is how you trash talk? About how one of the top 5 basketball players ever shouldn’t be old?
I haven’t seen such pathetic trolling on SBnation before.
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
WHAT?
The fact is you Boston Fans keep throwing 17 titles in our face. The fact that before you guys got KG and Ray your last NBA title was pre 3point line.
OLD NEWS.
You guys say its a rivalry between you and LA but they won 4 titles in that last decade. Where is the rivalry? Magic vs Bird? OLD NEWS, Let the past go Boston.
What's a CAVS fan doing here??
Going to another team’s fansite to trash talk…and I thought I had no life!
Just a question:
Why are the celts losing? I can’t watch the game and I’m just curious. Bad D? Or a combo or bad D and offense?
both…our d not that bad, but def could be better
by x34celtics34x on Feb 27, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
GoMagicGo
how did u feel yesturday? tough lost man sheed about to get a tec……i
I didn't watch the game, cause I was tired
But when I saw the score and heard what happened, I was super embarrassed. I mean how do we lose to NO without CP3?! But that one dude had a really good game, so idk. The magic have this complacency thing going on and it is annoying as all get out.
thats how its been over here for the last month or two, i was happy the magic lost
by x34celtics34x on Feb 27, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. Ehh that's alright.
I always root for the Celtic except when we are playing them. I like Rondo, but I think the older dudes are kinda a bad influence on him.
We knew what we were getting...
when we signed him. Can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
"You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest." Rowan Atkinson
by The Village Idiot on Feb 27, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
finally
the C’s are kicking the ball to the perimeter after an Orebound
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
by adubson on Feb 27, 2010 2:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Q in foul trouble
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
by adubson on Feb 27, 2010 3:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
In the month of February...
including today’s game so far, Rasheed Wallace is shooting 5-34 from beyond the arc. Someone should tell him to stop.
Hey, it's only February
So sit back and relax. And time for another players only meeting. UBUNTU!!!
by Celtsfansince55 on Feb 27, 2010 3:13 PM EST reply actions
We're winning this game
you wait and see.
"You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest." Rowan Atkinson
by The Village Idiot on Feb 27, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
over the last month or so i know ppl hopped off the wagon cus we lost. not even real fans, i loved this team since walter mccartney, rodey rogers. kenny anderson.
If Wade bolts from Miami this summer, Pat Riley could be available
Wouldn’t that be something
by KY Celts fan on Feb 27, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
The season is over.
they should just refund everyone’s tickets.
Scalabrine could not start for Boston College.
Done with this team after this.
How can you give up on your team like that?
They will get better, they’re probably just in a slump right now. Isn’t Paul Pierce out anyway? How are they expected to play at full strength when one of the big 3 is out?
by GoMagicGo on Feb 27, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Of course, I feel like that a lot when the Nuggets put out their F game against terrible teams
So I don’t completely blame him.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
KGs knee looked fine there
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
by adubson on Feb 27, 2010 3:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
WHY is wallace in this game????
he should be at jenny craig. Doc needs to wake up.
exactly
it’s painful to watch him at either end. Bring PERKINS back in. At least he plays all out, every second.
Or Glen Davis?
Big Baby doesn’t shoot treys though.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
LoL
Don’t get mad because the Nets are the better team. I didn’t know you could cuss on here. Stop the name calling and stop the cussing, it’s childish. Chill out.
GoCelticsGo
YOU ARE NOT A MAGIC FAN. You’re clearly a Celtic fan. Were you a Celtic fan when the team was 24-58 in 06-07? You are defending the Celtics with extreme aggression.
GoMagicGo is a Celtic fan. Stop calling names kid. Hahahahahaah
And just because I'm a magic fan does not mean I have to hate every other team
I also like the Nuggets and the Bulls, but Magic are #1. And why do you even care who I support. I can like any team I want, for any reason I want and it is none of your business.
The stuff going on between you two is ridiculously funny
I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Consistently bad
Don’t worry…this doesn’t count, right? It’s not the playoffs. They can turn it on in the playoffs like they were able to come back with ease against one of the worst teams in NBA history…errrr…yeah.
Who's the Celtics' on-court mascot?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
whos the worst player in the nba?
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
I want yo blame the refs
but for the most part vthe Nets did a better job of drawing fouls. but the Cs didn’t get much love
What's the matter? The CIA got you pusing too many pencils?
by adubson on Feb 27, 2010 3:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Big Two
In 60 minutes Garnett and Wallace get 2 offensive boards and 2 free throws
by Celtsfansince55 on Feb 27, 2010 3:31 PM EST reply actions
Wallace needs to benched until he's traded.
there are a few things wrong with this team and the coaching, but that is #1.
Didn't the trade deadline already pass?
Oh right, I get your point. It’s astonishing to see his decline this year. He averages under 4 rebounds per game…
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
we shouldnt be worried about doc, hes a great coach
by x34celtics34x on Feb 27, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
positive note
we got a month to get our swagg back
Wow, but im still gonna be an optimist
This was a horrible game for the Celtics, and alot of the Celtics shots weren’t fall, and it definetly wasn’t because of the Nets defense(or lack there of), Ray Allen was missing open shots, So was ROndo, and Wallace, PLus Paul Pierce is injured, i m not making excuses, becuase none of these would even make up for losing to the lowly Nets, But the single bright side i saw fromt his was that KG, gave a vintage performance, something i havn’t seen from him all season, and once this team gets healthy, they will be tough to defeat, but they ain’t making the finals without some good pick ups. But even in this loss, KG was shining, and I think if he can keep this up (doubt it), and Paul Pierce comes back at full strenght, and Ray Allen can knock down some of those open shots that he missed, and Rondo can stay agressive throughout the entire game, not just the first half, they can still make some noise, but all of these things must come together quickly, or they will get knocked out of the playoffs in the first round
YES!
Im so proud of the Nets. I love what they did today. They showed that they can beat the teams that their suppose to beat. The Nets got alot of heart.
Today they beat up on an sorry team that wasn’t really on their level but it’s still a win. Maybe now they’ll get their 10 wins. Hahahahahahahah
There isn't a Nets blog on this network
You gotta feel sorry for their 10 remaining fans. But hey, they beat the Celtics, so they have that going for them.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
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