Celtics Shut Down the Lakers Late
by Fafnir on Jan 30, 2011 6:13 PM EST
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PrintThe Celtics beat the Lakers in LA today and showed why they're a different team this year. Unlike Game 7 of the Finals KG dominated the glass from start to finish.
Kobe and Pierce both carried their teams on the offensive end scoring a ton of points very efficiently. Pierce got help from his team mates as the C's shot 60% from the field overall, Kobe didn't get any help. Great win, what a way to wash away that awful game in Phoenix!
Game Notes:
- Rondo had a relatively quiet first half, but he exploded in the second half. In particular he took advantage when Phil Jackson desperate to stop Pierce moved Kobe onto the Captain. After that Rondo repeatedly beat Steve Blake to create easy buckets either for himself or for a team mate.
- Perkins played 27 minutes of very tough basketball, he combined with Glen Davis to shut down the Lakers big men for most of the game. Odom got a few drives on Davis, but other than that nothing came easy for them.
- Nate Robinson played well tonight, hopefully it means he's coming out of his shooting slump.
- The Lakers got 22% of their misses on the offensive glass, the Celtics got 31% of their misses. That's a massive win, typically you'd flip those stats around based on their overall season rankings.
- Shaq only played 12 minutes due to foul trouble, still he got 6 rebounds in his time on the floor. Having Perkins/Shaq available to play most of the C minutes makes this a much better team.
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Gasoft
Gasoft got lit up! Man I’m pumped!
and Beat LA we did
nice win from team green and the best part is we made them look like fools in the end, Lakers got real smug before half time, we just kept workin’ hard and once we got the lead in the third, we kept it. nothing Kobe could do about it by himself
and KOBE passes to KOBE who drops it off to KOBE for the shot.....
at least the lakers made 3 passes/touches before shooting the ball (of course, by kobe)…. lol
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
"Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing." - Vince Lombardi
As good as I thought the Cs were, they're better
Even Rondo turned in an A+ performance, in the 2nd half… and you don’t see that very often anymore these days.
Best team in basketball, no doubt about it. #18 is theirs, if they can just stay reasonably healthy.
Today we see what the Cs are capable of...
Not the one with Phoenix, they clearly didn’t care about that game.
You can just see the way KG goes up for rebounds. 13 rebounds! He is motivated today.
Pierce hasn’t been this fired up for a long time
And Derek Fisher is the ULTIMATE FAKER.
Although I do like the way Ray and Pierce responded with great jump shots.
Fisher is the flopper king. That fast break foul they called for Fisher when Ray Allen barely touched him, I almost lost my lunch.
Anything Is Possible!
by BostonBrotherhood on Jan 31, 2011 2:38 AM EST up reply actions
Great Win!
Thanks you Celtics! Garnet =WARRIOR!!!!
Total team effort (with Pierce standing out in scoring) against their one-man show.
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
Landslide. :D
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
I get it but...
this was big for three reasons: (1) It doesn’t erase what happened in June but this is nice for the team considering what happened, (2) LA wanted this one bad considering their recent (overexaggerated) season play, and (3) the team played well; the C’s haven’t all played well in a while (probably not since the Orlando game). Nice to see contributions from just about everybody.
Hell Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
What an amazing game by everyone, especially the Truth!
Thank God Rondo showed up in the 2nd half!
Yeahhh
What a great game, showing the whole world that team bball is more important than individual performances!
This game fixed a lot of open wounds of game 7. Ready for a revanche – Yes we are!! ;)
C’s have beaten LA !
Good solid win for the C’s.
This was a statement game and the C’s sent a message loud a clear to LA which was:
"If you want to win the title this year you will have to get through us 1st !"
Game ball goes to Pierce of course as he had a monster game offensively and defensively especially when Doc switched him on to Kobe.
Ray had a nice shooting afternoon and KG played great also defensively and on the boards.
Baby and Nate were also both huge off the bench which was great to see.
C’s had a nice night on the boards and defensively.
It was nice to see the C’s wing players and bigs aggressively take it to LA in the paint as it caused the Lakers to get in foul trouble and the C’s to get some easy baskets.
Great win !
Man, cannot believe I missed this game.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 11:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully the rematch in a couple of weeks
will be a duplicate performance and we can all enjoy yet another great Celtic win over LA.
KG owing the boards
Wow KG was huge on the boards today..same number of rebs as Bynum and Gasol combined!!! Where has this KG been for the last few games??
Anyways, WHAT A GREAT WIN for the CELTICS!!!
Tremendous second half
Rondo dominated the second half. When he wants to play this team is unbeatable. KG was immense today and the captain and ray were outstanding. Baby was super off the bench and perk held gis own.
Rondo really turned around a bad first quarter.
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I bet you Nate haters...
Are choking on your words. I knew he had that in him, and it was excellent for him to come up huge in a big game!
by Ergoat on Jan 30, 2011 6:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
agree
totally agree with you on nate. the guy has been killing us all year long. no ones hatin but he has been pathetic although he had a great game and we needed it, doesn’t take away from the lousy year he has been having. hope he keeps it up dont make one shot then dance around like you done something.
Yeah but all Nate really needs to do is play hard on D and make some shots. It’s kind of a given he’s going to do some knucklehead things out there every so often.
The theory that he needs a point guard out there with him seemed to get a boost today as he played a good amount with Rondo; that seemed to be when he really excelled.
Anyway, Nate played great today; kudos to him!
You’ll be quiet for awhile after this game, don’t worry. Haha
by vgarcia890 on Jan 30, 2011 6:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Celtic Shooting Clinic!!!
FG——-60.3%
3-PT—-52.9%
by Title 18 on Jan 30, 2011 6:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yes very impressive shooting %
especially considering (though not tonight) it was against a pretty solid Laker defense team.
Rsisosauisjebdjssokssia!
Go celtics!
by drod400 on Jan 30, 2011 6:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Congrats my Boston dears. You made the Lakers look soft. Looking forward to the rematch on the road trip. Hopefully we give you a better game. Kisses.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 6:21 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
They were Fakers today. I cannot argue.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Have u ever seen catfish? Hmmmmm
by vgarcia890 on Jan 30, 2011 6:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gonna agree with Po
Takes a big person. Seeya in a couple weeks in Boston.
by KY Celts fan on Jan 30, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
I want to be a big person, too!
Good game, Celtics! All around good team effort by the green. 109 points is very good offense.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 30, 2011 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
and it didn't matter
If I were a faker fan I’d be worried.
by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
That's the point entirely
When it becomes all about Kobe, the Lakers lose. But no one in LA is ever gonna tell him, and I hope they don’t
by KY Celts fan on Jan 30, 2011 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
odom was getting what ever he wanted
just didnt shoot enough
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Jan 30, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, a real team will always triumph in the end!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 30, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Big Win!
Sorry Kobe
Sorry Phil
Sorry Crawford
Sorry Stern
Great team win!
by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2011 6:22 PM EST reply actions
Breen and Jackson
just stroking Kobe all game! “oh, look at the look Odom just gave Kobe!…” “he’s better than Jordan”… “i can even watch his misses, cause he’s that good!” jeez, just get a room already!! how ’bout calling him out for hogging the ball and trying to do it all himself??
how is this team shooting the ball so well?
they’ve shot 60% against some of the best teams in the league..awesome.
A Bloody Good Game!!!
I can finally put the Ghosts of Game 7 to rest. Thank you Celtics for showing me what could’ve been.
Truth is, the Lakers are past their prime
…going down the other side of the mountain. The fire’s not there anymore this season. Kobe will never quit, for sure… but no single player can do it all, it’s impossible. And despite Kobe’s brilliance and unquestioned effort… he actually hurts his team when he goes into hero mode. The ONLY hope he has it to help his mates get better…. I THINK he knows that, but his actions indicate that maybe he doesn’t really get it. Or accept it.
Main difference between Lakers' being old, and us being old is Rondo
Our old guys have to do so much less work because Rondo knows where and when to put the ball. Lakers don’t have that. Their pg options are terrible, and Kobe and Gasol are moving to point in their career where they can’t cover for it any more.
by KY Celts fan on Jan 30, 2011 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
You cannot equate "past their prime" with being "too old"
…a mistake many make. The Lakers are simply not as good as they once were, and are unlikely to ever be that again. That is somewhat related to age, but in fact says nothing about age. The Celtics are OLDER than the Lakers… but are FAR from being “past their prime.” Hope that’s clear now…..
And yes, I believe the Lakers are past their prime (sorry to repeat). I would not be surprised at all if they fail to make the Finals.
The Bigs are definitely the different makers
KG and BBD killed Bynum and Gasol (Odom played well)
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
difference*
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
Agree
The C’s bigs KG, Perk, Shaq and Baby all played aggressive and physical defense and stifled the Lakers bigs very well tonight.
To bad Shaq was so quiet on offense though.
shaq looked very old on offense today
just no lift in those legs.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Jan 30, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
Also...
the refs I think are neutering Shaq at times this this year with all the ticky tak fouls they are calling on him, which is not allowing him to stay on the court and get a groove going especially on the offense end of the court.
This was evident today when he got called for some cheap fouls, got in foul trouble and could not stay on the floor to be more involved in the offense.
He did pull down a good number of rebounds. Relavtive this year.
by KY Celts fan on Jan 30, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
6 rebounds in less than 13 minutes
yeah, i’d say that was a pretty ‘good number’. Plus 2 blocked shots.
It was pretty clear that the LA bigs were determined to double Shaq right off the bat. So Rondo went to KG (who answered with 9 of twelve for the game).
shaq
yes he looks old as hell and hes looks like fat and out of shape. please someone hurry up and get the messege to shaq to layoff the burgers and fries. he needs to get in shape hhe is slow and cant move his feet, ticky tac fouls or not he always reaching because he cant move. glad perk is back. im afraid by the end of the year shaq will look like the fridge.
too bad
cause he didnt bother to keep himself in shape 8 years ago.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
On another note!
When are the referees gonna realize what a flopaholic Derek Fisher is….C’mon man!!!!
how is today's game tape...
going to prove it, if 15 years worth of evidence of it won’t?
Hope springs eternal
….I guess. Yeah, I doubt it too…
Jeeeeeeeez
The guy has been doing this flopping his WHOLE career and somehow STILL gets the benefit of the doubt. I understand that real time everything is happening so fast but I expect the refs to watch tape and understand the tendencies of players. I mean seriously, this guy has a reputation of flopping and yet the refs still give him the benefit of the doubt (and if anyone on here happens to be a neighbor of mine you would’ve heard these words in the R-rated version being yelled from my apartment – sorry).
Glen Davis with another amazing drawn charge!
He does it so well, its almost becoming mundane. Almost!
He's our 6th man of the year
and hopefully, the voters’ 6th man too
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Stepping up
Really great game, especially the Celtics’ 2nd half. Probably the best ball played this season in LA.
by European NBA fan on Jan 30, 2011 6:28 PM EST reply actions
Great win!
The 4th quarter was definitely our best of the season.
What I loved the most besides Rondo finally coming to life after a putrid 1st half and our indecent shooting percentages (Ray and Paul were unstoppable) was that we dominated the glass and their bigs. KG prevented Gasol from getting any rebound and it made a huge difference.
I gotta say
Once West and JO comes back, our bench could be brutalizing teams. I can’t wait. : )
Agree 100%
This already good Celtics team can only get better if they can get healthy and get at 100% man power.
Scary indeed
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
+1
i was worried we’d have crawford and bavetta…….usually they bust our chops all game long. i was happy with the refs in this game even though we shot less FT’s
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Jan 30, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Joey is weird. I don’t think he has a bias for any one team going into a game, but can get quite worked up as the game progresses.
He's an attention whore
He doesn’t care what team he calls fouls on, he just wants to call enough fouls to keep attention on himself.
Defender of the Universe
With such a quick temper too
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, even though LA got about 10 more free throw attempts,
we still beat the pants off them. It did seem like Joey Crawford was playing fair.
Maybe it’s because in the next game with Celtics/LA, he’s gonna put a whuppin’ on us. Who knows? Maybe this is just the prelude to a kill later.
Make us feel good then kill us when we are not looking?
Scary
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he felt guilty for bullcrap calls in the finals
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 11:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
It was a pleasure
To see Paul Pierce take his talents to South Park.
I had to listen to this game on the radio
Dr. Jack did one of his famous “breakdowns” on Gasol vs. Big Baby. He liked Big Baby a lot in that breakdown.
Defender of the Universe
On other news:
Durant just called Bosh “a fake tough guy.”
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
Is fake tough becoming the standard thing to say when you lose?
Is Kobe going to us fake tough in our press conference? Seriously, its becoming such a buzz word.
by KY Celts fan on Jan 30, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
True. Blame Otis Smith! haha
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jan 30, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I would think that is obvious
When has he ever seemed tough?
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 11:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
GREAT game
The offensive execution was perfect. But most of all….The lakers can’t handle The Truth!!! Paul Pierce, what can I say. A masterful game. Everyone else played really well. KG established his post play, Perk on defense, Big Baby punking the Lakers frontline. And Nate woke up to become that spark off the bench. But Pierce was…wow. I’m tellin you, when Pierce is on his game, he is unstoppable.
One thing was really funny that caught my eye. When Garnett had that huge cut on his head and started bleeding, it made me think back to that Dec 2007 game when it was the first season with the Big 3. Rondo didn’t play and KG had that same cut on the top of his head. He dominated, and the Celtics blew the Lakers out. Sweet
I love how the media made it news that the Lakers had a 3 hour intensive practice. And that Kobe came even earlier than Ray Allen to practice before the game. And with all of that, it didn’t help. Celtics!!
funniest part
was seeing the Celtics start to flop.. too funny !
after all the flopping Lakers did, Celtics said we have to
to get any calls !
Yeah....
one good flop deserves another…lol!!!
by KubuliCeltic on Jan 30, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Great great great win! Man I feel good. Our team beat kobe. Rebounds were huge you could tell that they wanted to put in that effort. Rondo dominated second half can’t wait till he’s back to 100 percent.
by Blackberry33 on Jan 30, 2011 6:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dear Mr. Pierce
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for the exhibition of greatness that was displayed in today’s showdown. I am more than convinced that nothing will intervene in regards to unveiling our beloved franchise’s18th banner.
Much Respect,
Kashman07
by kashman07 on Jan 30, 2011 6:48 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Why did you need this game?
Just want to say good win keep it up till the end…because now we know YOU CAN DOOOO IT!!!
yes!!!!
Amazing what rebounding the ball will do, not to mention 60+% shooting, I hate the lakers and the fans. living in smelL.A dosnt make things easy being a celts fan last year game 7 was a nightmare for me personally fights etc. This win was just one game but it sure feels like a great massage to a healing scar. Way to go Celtics!!!!!!!!!! Gashole was weak tonight even thought he gashed open KGs head
stinky farts and distracted by big tits
Why does anybody still hire Bill Walton?
The man speaks like a fool.
Purely to hear him say “Throw it down, big man! Throw it down!”
That alone is worth at least 2-3 million a year
"I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." ~Shaq
by Max_in_Missouri on Jan 30, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
At times yes, but can be entertaining too.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 12:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
job done 1-0
What I loved is we rebounded the ball very well got absolutely pounded at the 2 and 5 spots respectively although ray did hold his own we had a large rebounding disparity which is new the lakers are the 2nd nest rebounding team in the nba so it goes to show we can turn it on we needs be and were not a horrible rebounding team at all
part of me knew they had both eyes on this game all of the players they just didn’t seem up for it on Friday in a way its excusable but that phoenix game could be the difference at the end and thats all im saying really
the lakers and spurs are the real threats in the west we are the beast of the east i can’t wait to play the heat one more time with their comradery in place
Hey
Can anyone tell me why the Laker Fans were chanting ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’…if it’s what I think it’s from,then they’re just uterally rude and disrespectful!!!
by mattrob23 on Jan 30, 2011 7:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
When Garnett got hit, the PA at Staples was playing that song….. pretty tasteless
"I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." ~Shaq
by Max_in_Missouri on Jan 30, 2011 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, really?!?
Tasteless indeed. Faketown has no heart for sure.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 12:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We don't normally talk about MVP
But when we do we talk about Paul Pierce “The Truth”
by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2011 7:18 PM EST reply actions
+100000
Most underrated player in his generation
by OsirusCeltics on Jan 30, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
The Truth! Ray gun! The Big Ticket! Rondoooo!!! Shrek & Donkey!!! Perk!!! The Diesel!
Our TEAM ! vs Kobe’s 41 pts
Hahahaha!
by Daveonthecape on Jan 30, 2011 7:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That was a clinic by the Celtics in the 2nd half.
Congrats on the win. Celtics playing like the ’08 vintage (ditto for Gasol).
(back to painful commiseration at SS&R)
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Always been treated well here.
Keep up the good work trashing the East.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Anytime
And we will.
Thanks.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 12:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If it wasn't for Kobe...
…this Lakers team wouldnt even make the playoffs. He is the only one who steps up in this kind of games. I think the last quarter and a half was just him against the Celtics. I’ve always hated LA, but you gotta give it to the guy, he is an amazing player. Cant wait for him to retire so the Lakers are done for :P
by Franco Tolone Aquaviva on Jan 30, 2011 7:51 PM EST reply actions
Kobe's great, but the Lakers are better when he's not monopolizing the ball.
I’m pretty sure the Celtics perfer it when Kobe is trying to do everything and the rest of the Lakers are standing about watching him. It makes the Celtics’ defensive concerns far easier. The real problem is when all the Lakers are playing together as a unit. So go ahead Kobe, keep on playing that hero ball. You the man!
Kobe was the one who kept them in the game
And the one who keeps them in most games, so I dont think a Kobe-less Lakers team would get much done
by Franco Tolone Aquaviva on Jan 30, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Normally this is true
and in fact LAs record when Kobe takes a lot of shots is … not so good.
But usually because in those games he also ends up shooting for low percentage.
In tonights game, Kobe shot at a MUCH higher % than his teammates. So I have a hard time blaming him. This game really looked like he was the only Laker who was trying out there.
you want to feel really good...go over to the Laker board and read the comments. Such good stuff
by celticinorlando on Jan 30, 2011 8:06 PM EST reply actions
good game
we’ll get you guys next time.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
ok...
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
thanks jeff!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
C's shot the lights out...If you allow your opponents to shoot 60% from the field, you will lose...
Doesn’t matter who you are.
Lakers are looking pretty disinterested. THIS team won’t be getting to the finals.
agreed..spurs will mop the floor with LA
by celticinorlando on Jan 30, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
If that happens in the upcoming game, really, that's too many data points for ANY Lakers homer to ignore.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
tim duncan is a complete shell of himself these days
I’m very skeptical of the spurs.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Duncan is, but so's Gasol (some hyperbole regarding the overall season, but spot on this game);
and Duncan’s drop-off seems like a natural progression and complements their hottest hands, whereas with the Lakers, Gasol was expected to step to another level this season.
Was skeptical of the Spurs too -—- back in December (they beat the Lakers by 15).
So why do I remain optimistic? The second half of last season for the Celtics’ means, and the fact that the NBA playoffs are not a single-elimination affair.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Great game
It felt like playoff game atmosphere, the best team won, now to think on Sacramento, would be a shame win this one and loss to Sacramento. Nate surprised me, not stupid shots. Good W, go Celts!
What a difference
During the last game it seemed like every offensive possession I was saying “WTF was that?!”
During the second half of this game it was more like “That’s how we do it!!”
by Aluminum Penguin on Jan 30, 2011 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Always nice to see the Boston Celtics shooting well from range...
Paul Pierce won the NBA 3-point contest last season and Ray Allen is about to surpass Reggie Miller on the all-time 3-pointers scored list.
Kevin Garnett is notorious for shooting jumpers all the way out in college 3-point range as well.
It looked like Kobe Bryant was a overwhelmed at times out there. I mean he isn’t as efficient of a scorer as the Big 3, though he shot very well tonight and the Boston Celtics are the best shooting team in the league, percentage-wise.
+1
Bostons did a great job not just shooting the ball, but rebounding and passing the ball as well:
Celtics vs. LA
FG%: 60.3 – 44.4
Assists: 34-10
Rebounds: 43-30
Hey guys, if any of you is bored, go to
www.silverscreenandroll.com and go read some comments. :) I love how LA people change from absolutely loving and cherishing their players to vomiting from reading their names, absolutely hating them and… well saying everything opposite to what they said before the game! :D
Irresponsible I stand...
I went over for a minute
Unimpressed with the hard hating on their own players and the typically 3-word responses.
Sure am glad I’m a Celtic. Not just tonight but always.
Well I'm European
Meaning I was born with a defect of feeling deep hatred for Americans. Yet I find people here a lot more civilised. I guess we could say I was born with a defect of feeling deep hatred for Californians.
Irresponsible I stand...
lol
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
ya think Laker fans are worried?
:-)
by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
let us know when you find him
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lol
we dont hate them, we just hate their performance.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Hey shaqfor3!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Believe me, we can relate.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 1:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Solid win
Great to see Rondo and the Celtic offense bounce back in a big way. The defense played well enough when it mattered and the C’s (especially KG) made it a priority to control the rebounding. Nice to see Nate finally hit a few jumpers, one game doesn’t come close to atoning for his performance this season, but maybe this will be the spark to get him going.
Now the Celtics need to focus and take care of Sacramento. A 3-1 road trip is a lot better than 2-2 so hopefully they will be up to the task…
Heat fan; C's showed why they are arguably the best--at the moment, I think so...
and seeing the Lakers (Heat fan who hates the Lakers so I’m among a lot of people who feel the same way here I would wager :) go down is always a bonus under any circumstance.
"...never seem to get far enough, staying in between the lines, hold on—to what you can, waiting for the end, not knowing when, may the wind take your troubles away, may the wind take your troubles away, both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away...."
--Son Volt from the song "Windfall"
I feel sorry for the Heat
LeBron’s crap is the last thing you guys needed and Bosh is just a waste of money. Wade didn’t need LeBron or Bosh to win the title when he had Shaq. :) And as you saw, all 3 of them can score (which happens once every 7 months) a lot, and still be pretty bad.
Irresponsible I stand...
No need to imo--feel sorry for the Kings, Nets, or ect. James played well today as did Bosh and the offensive flow was a lot better than it has been with all these injuries
Time will tell as far as how they do in the playoffs—if the Heat are healthy and play good D/rebound and continue to get better on the offesnive end, then I like our chances. Shaq was still the most dominant force in the league then also (good times)—great inside outside combo with Wade and him. I love Shaq—want him to do well against everyone except the Heat ;)
"...never seem to get far enough, staying in between the lines, hold on—to what you can, waiting for the end, not knowing when, may the wind take your troubles away, may the wind take your troubles away, both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away...."
--Son Volt from the song "Windfall"
FEEL SORRY FOR THE CAVS...
mjtig, i’m not asking you to.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hey Wave, I'm not into that kind of stuff
Nor will I show up at FTS with I feel sorry for you bs—I like the Cavs, and the Browns and wish the Cavs well when they do not play the Heat. I’m a Heat fan and the Cavs and their fans are angry and will be (I have always uderstood this as anyone should with them losing their best player—as far as why some other poeple were upset, I don’t get it, but I have been over it—eff it, it is what it is).
I am happy the Heat got James and hope the Cavs turn it around in time. Scott is a good coach and with a good point gaurd to start, could get things going in the right direction. Why not go after Carmelo—then a good point gaurd like Paul or Brooks soon. I understand your sig—good luck after tomorrow.
"...never seem to get far enough, staying in between the lines, hold on—to what you can, waiting for the end, not knowing when, may the wind take your troubles away, may the wind take your troubles away, both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away...."
--Son Volt from the song "Windfall"
nothing personal
nothing against the team or city itself. Heck, Miami would be fun to root for, if it wasn’t for…well…you know.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Good D?
Yeah, the Heat will have a chance to win something when a couple of players learn to play D actually. Like Wade who likes turning his back to the players he guards, Bosh who doesn’t like trying to take charges or LeBron, who supposedly rotates with an amazing speed. Apparently he rotates so fast that he often mistakes who to guard.
Irresponsible I stand...
When they were on the long winning streak and healthy, they were first in points given up...
and playing good team D/ rebounding and getting out on breaks—they are 5th now. The Heat are getting healthy now with Miller coming on and will hopefully get UD back—I like our chances if the Heat are healthy. Age will be a factor at some point for the C’s—hoping for this year, but next year KG may hang em up. It will be interesting to see what happens if the Heat are matched up with the C’s in the playoffs. The C’s are the best team right now, but I think the Heat have a good shot this year if matched up—they are certainly set up for the future. I’m sure you think the Heat have not shot, yes?
"Wally: [going home in a taxicab] I treated myself to a taxi. I rode home through the city streets. There wasn't a street, there wasn't a building, that wasn't connected to some memory in my mind. There, I was buying a suit with my father. There, I was having an ice cream soda after school. And when I finally came in, Debbie was home from work, and I told her everything about my dinner with Andre."
From the movie "My Dinner with Andre"
*the Heat have no shot, yes?
"Wally: [going home in a taxicab] I treated myself to a taxi. I rode home through the city streets. There wasn't a street, there wasn't a building, that wasn't connected to some memory in my mind. There, I was buying a suit with my father. There, I was having an ice cream soda after school. And when I finally came in, Debbie was home from work, and I told her everything about my dinner with Andre."
From the movie "My Dinner with Andre"
Great game (for the C's)
And a great way to start my Monday. Thanks Boston! <3
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Good game Celtics
All this proved is that with a healthy Garnett and Perkins, you would have won last year.
My Lakers are doomed!! But honestly, only Kobe shows up every game, and Odom shows up most games. The rest of them really dont give a damn.
Spurs would easily take us out in a 7 game series.
On the other hand, you guys can beat anyone in the East. Heat-imbalanced, Orlando and Chicago are very good, but you guys are better. Think you guys will see #18 this year.
HI NEWCAVSFAN!
I’ve missed you man! Where have you been?
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
If this game proved that
Then the following statement could easily be true. If all were healthy every year, we would be looking at a 4peat this year.
An injury is an injury, it happens. I agree with your statement, but in reality the Lakers won, And I give them credit for not folding as many teams would have.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Something green said today is still bugging me
He said something like, " last year when LA became the land of champions for the 16h time." he needs a history lesson.
Ya. Did he stop and wonder
why there aren’t any Lakes in LA?
by Daveonthecape on Jan 30, 2011 11:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There are a few actually... but the name comes from Minnesota
which has a lot of em
Lakers still the favorite in the West
I can’t see the Spurs taking 4 from LA. There is plenty of time for them to get it together…Finals are FOUR MONTHS from now.
Based on today though, Celts are way too loaded for anybody to handle. Maybe we can move up to 3rd in the Power Rankings now, ha.
Spurs have a good shot
and they’ll probably get home court over lakers for sures. That will make an interesting series if the Spurs stay healthy. For them, that’s a big if.
by Benjamin Barak on Jan 30, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Couldnt care less bout the power rankings, but if we are not #1 even with the phoenix stinker then they are not worth anyone’s time.
Agree the fakers have a lot of time to pull it together. It would be foolish to count them out (last year ring a bell?) they are still the defending champs.
The Spurs obviously have the best chance to overthrow the lakeshow. I like the Spurs, always have since the Avery, Elliot, Robinson days. I thought they were done last year, period. I am quite surprised and pleased with their play. But I also would not be surprised to see them fall back, just a little bit, into reality. They are the best chance to beat the lakes but that is one series I would not put money on either way.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Garnett vs Ball boy??
Great win, so psyched that we made such an all-around effort to win tnite, but whats this I heard about Garnett and a ball boy? According to Marc Spears twitter feed, a ball boy asked him to sign a ball and he said “you got a better chance of catching Bin Laden”..
now, I love KG, but i thought his crazy mad dog warrior mentality only lasted on the court.. surely this was uncalled for?
other than that, the only thing that could have made this game sweeter would have been if shaq had a big game in LA..
Ball Boy should have common sense.
Never talk to the most intense player ever to play the game right when he gets out of the heat of battle.
and of course Andrew Bogut had to chime in
with a passive aggressive twitter dig! LOL
AndrewMBogut @SpearsNBAYahoo little better than what he told one of our ball boys.
Sorry, that doesn't sound like anything KG would ever say
…to a ball boy or anybody else. So…. do we believe everything anybody tweets now?
Such reliable sourcing isnt it?
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
60%
Someone above reminded me of how well the Cs are shooting against the good teams. Just this month, 60% against the Spurs, Lakers, and Magic. How is that possible? It seems like such a freak thing, to do that against three of the 10 best defenses in the league.
It seems like when the Cs are dialed in, when they really care about the game, they are otherworldly good at shooting the basketball.
It's possible when you have 34 assists on 44 made baskets
… meaning more than 75% of your FGs were assisted, which in turn means you are probably getting a LOT of WIDE OPEN shots and bunnies. A typical NBA player can hit 80%, or more, of those kinds of shots. If you get enough of those easy ones, your overall FG% number gets to 60%, especially if, like today, you also hit a lot of your jumpers.
Yes
the assist rate is phenomenally high, as it’s been all year. This means we have a team of great passers, but also that Doc’s offense is smart in that it exploits mismatches, creates space for players to get to when their defender helps on the ball, makes sure the extra pass is made, etc.
Which makes it even more frustrating that the Cs are 10th in offensive efficiency.
Going to the rim.
All those passes are designed with one primary goal: Get the ball to the rim.
The Celtics are 2nd in Made Shots at the rim (dunks, layups and tip-ins). They were first up until a handful of games ago when they slipped behind Denver. The C’s drop 16.8 rim shots in per game (off 24.7 attempts). Even more important, they lead the league in FG% at the rim at 68.2% and in that 60.3% of those rim shots are assisted!
On the other end of the court, Celtic opponents are make the 2nd fewest shots at the rim per game at just 12.1 per game and shoot just 59.3% from point blank range.
Ignoring ‘and one’ points, that Celtics are basically +9.4 ppg at the rim alone. That’s huge.
For comparison, even though behind Jesus’ awesome year the C’s are shooting an amazing eFG% of 58% from 3pt land, we actually only make a hair more 3PT shots (5.6 pg) than our opponents (5.2 per game, on 51.5% eFG%).
We are winning because we are dominating the paint on both ends.
Theory
I have a half-baked, completely unscientific idea that part of the reason we struggle on the boards sometimes is that we pack the paint so successfully that we force more longer shots, which often lead to longer rebounds that go over the defenders’ heads…. As I said, very unscientific.
is fisher payin' the refs before the game?
i know the c’s got a nice win today , but some of those calls fisher was getting was just sicking , any time someone even looked at him he would fall to the floor like he’d just been shot ,and the refs called it everytime , i hope he dosen’t get them bullsh@t calls when they come to boston in a couple weeks
didn't see that coming
honestly I thought we would lose this game after the way we played in the 2nd qtr. But we played well in the 3rd and took it home in the 4th. It was wonderful to finally see us play an entire game- 48 minutes of bball all the way to the end. usually we find a way to make it a lot closer than it should be. everyone did thier job which hasn’t been the case for several games. Perk makes such a difference to their defense and even though rondo still gets beat way too often by fisher, he played solid D on kobe for a few possessions. piece loooks like his hip is bothering him
Caution
As much as I love taking joy in the Lakers’ misery, let’s not carried away. They are 33-15, have the best offense in the league, and a very good defense, despite their occasional struggles. The Lakers are a bit off, but not catastrophically so, and by April they’ll be fine. (Still think the Spurs are better though, and the only team in the West with the playoff experience and mental toughness to the Lakers down.)
Actually, I don't agree
I think they’ve lost their fire. On top of that, they’re obviously older too. Bottom line: they might not even make the Finals this time. I certainly wouldn’t be surprised.
It is possible
But how can you say that after witnessing our run to the finals last year? Are you still wearing your green gogles?
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Were there any dunks in the game today?
by bbeingphilled on Jan 30, 2011 10:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
interesting question...
Shannon Brown lost the ball on one attempt., might’ve been the only dunk attempted. Probably says something about each team’s defense. Altho KG was pretty close on that fastbreak alley oop…
One looks like a kitten, the other possessed
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
not satisfy just yet
The goal is to get the gold in june. Butta ill take this win and shove it to the fakerz. Not to celebrate just yet.
by CBleedsGreeN on Jan 30, 2011 10:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Grats on the win.
Lakers deserved to lose tonight, but hopefully we’ll give you a better fight next month!
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
hi lakerace!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
I probably can't stand the lakers more than anybody
but calling them the Fakers is wrong. The L.A. Lakers have won 11 Championships and you can’t take that away. They’ve been the best franchise over the last 30 years and have the best player since Jordan. You have to give them that. We’ve sucked for too many years and were irrelevant. It’s time to climb back and be the best franchise we can for a long time. That’s in Danny’s hands. In three years, Rondo will be Captain, and Allen, Garnett and maybe Pierce will be retired. Danny has to be ready to retool. Finally, I listened to Artest being interviewed live after the game. (I live in L.A. and saw the local post game show.) He’s a trouble young man. I feel bad for him. Don’t be surprised if Kupchak pulls off some major deal before the trade deadline. We showed him something today that may force a move.
by thereallargejames on Jan 30, 2011 11:28 PM EST reply actions
Funny... I've never called them "Fakers"
… ever. But now I think they’ve earned the name. Because they’re PRETENDING to be a championship caliber team, they’re CALLED “the champs”… but in fact, are not playing at that level, which means that they are, actually, “faking” it. I.e., “Fakers.”
Calling LA the Fakers is a 27-year old tradition.
No need to change it now.
FAKERS!
by KY Celts fan on Jan 31, 2011 2:14 AM EST up reply actions
It only makes sense
Can we petition the league to have their name changed, it should reflect the local culture a bit more anyhow?
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
26 hours out of 48 doing moving labor on less than 3 hours out of 72 of sleep, 178 stairs, 2 upright pianos one of which going up 54 of said stairs, a 400 lb armoire going down 6 flight, a hit and run on my truck, and a no call no show actually made it so I completely missed the entire game.
I cannot believe I missed this game.
Man I am too tired to even read the comments, night all, look forwad to the details in the morning.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 30, 2011 11:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow
Yes I may be a bit coocoo. Still cant believe I even forgot to turn the dang radio on.
by Warrior Spirit on Jan 31, 2011 2:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Groman: Perk, 20-plus minutes tonight... howya feeling?
Perk: I’m awright. I wanted to go 30.
Kobe has 41 points and 0 assists, great team player!
by Blackberry33 on Jan 31, 2011 1:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
And Kobe threw up 29 shots! Bad stat for the Lakers, they are 1-4 when Kobe scores 35+. Doc knew what he was doing letting Ray go 1on1 defending Kobe for most of the 4th. Rondo was amazing, 15 dimes in the second half!
Anything Is Possible!
by BostonBrotherhood on Jan 31, 2011 2:34 AM EST up reply actions
Good to have Perkins back. +13!
Perkins was quite on the offensive boards but he sure made a difference on D and helping overall rebounding. It’s good to have our big paint stopper back. +13 with him in the game. I’m sure Gasol and Bynum felt his presence, they didn’t do much.
Anything Is Possible!
by BostonBrotherhood on Jan 31, 2011 2:40 AM EST reply actions
Great team effort
Everyone showed up to play today. Even Nate (whom I hardly trust) made some really good decisions and was sharp on his shooting. Kobe was pretty much unstoppable until the 4th but Pierce was unstoppable throughout.
The rest of the Lakers team didn’t show up to play either (or maybe they couldn’t do much with our big man back).
I’ve seen Rondo do better but I think he did okay.
Glad to know that the Cs can still bring it. I’m starting to forget the game against the Suns now.
How sweet it is[ in homage to the late, great Jackie Gleason] a prelude to banner no.18.
Having had to leave the screen at half time, owing to a very early patrol schedule, I was wondering when the Cs were going to put a little metal to the pedal, as the 2nd quarter was somewhat underwhelming.
It was great to check the results prior to my early departure, and see how soundly we had trounced LA in the 2nd half. My faith was justified, and although it was raining outside, the sunshine kept pouring in.
My advice to Phil Jackson- please let Kobe dominate his own team every game against the Celtics, and have him take at least 40-50% of the entire LA teams shots, particularly against us in the playoffs. That will guarantee us a win every time. Remember and heed my words.
This is what I wrote after the first time we played Miami- " Celtics team play too good for Heat individuality " back in November.
Nothing has changed since then- Cs team play will beat any individualistic effort.
Great team effort all around, and most impressive after the first half.
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KG
Many people call KG a dirty player. Yes, the shot in the groin Fri night was hitting below the belt, literally and figuratively. However, in this game, he gets hit on the head, ends up needing stitches, and never loses his temper or retaliates. He’s physical, and can take it as well as he can dish it out. He doesn’t whine about physical play, and rises to the challenge. Portland also tried to play physical with Boston and paid the price. This was one of KG’s best games of the season (dominating the boards, great shot selection, and posting it up many times rather than only settling for jump shots).
All in all the Celtics played with focus and something to prove…. Oh, if Game 6 last year had been anything even close to this. Game 7 would have been unnecessary.
Bring home the 18th ring this year!
+1
KG had a monster game defensively, on the boards and offensively.
I also liked KG shot selection as he attacked the Lakers in the paint offensively also instead of just settling for the jumper.
When the C’s bigs especially KG and Shaq provide the C’s with a low post in the paint offensive game it compliments the great perimeter offense the C’s have and make the C’s so much harder to beat.
what a spanking!!!
KUDOS TO THE BIG 4 BUT BIG BABY AND KRYPTONATE WAS VERY INSTRUMENTAL OF THE BENCH TO PROVIDE THE KILLING SWAGGER TO THE FAKEERS!!! BOSTON ALL THE WAY!!!!
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