Boston at Miami, A Second Playoff Rematch in Game 2 of the Season
by Fafnir on Dec 27, 2011 3:02 PM EST
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Boston Celtics (0‐1) at Miami Heat (1‐0)
Game #: 2 of 66
Venue: American Airlines Arena, Miami
Time: 8:00 PM EST, Tuesday, December 27, 2011
TV: TNT Radio: WEEI
The Line: Celtics +9.5
In the second game of the season the Celtics and the Heat will again face a foe they met in the post season last year. Boston returns to Miami where their season ended in game five of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals coming off a loss to the Knicks in a nail biter. The Heat come back home with reams of confidence after blowing out the Mavericks in a 11 point win that was a 30+ point margin till some serious garbage time heroics by the Mavs.
Similar to Game 5 of the playoff series, the C's are facing an uphill battle due to injury, this time to Paul Pierce who is out tonight with a heel injury. As much as the Celtics will miss his offense they'll miss his ability to credibly defend LeBron James (as much as anyone can) more. Instead LeBron will lick his chops as he sees Sasha Pavlovic, Marquis Daniels, and perhaps Ray Allen guard him much of the night.
Things to watch:
LeBron James, he's the best player in the NBA and we're missing our only true SF who normally guards him most of the game.
Interior Help Defense: the Heat attack the paint and the rim with the talents of Wade, LeBron, and Bosh and the C's big men will have to be quick to contain their drives. Pierce's absence from the line up makes this even more important
Rajon Rondo: He was the best player on the floor for the C's on Christmas Day and he's the one of the few C's with a clear advantage in his match up. He needs have another big game for the C's to win tonight.
Boston Celtics
Starters
PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Ray Allen
SF: Sasha Pavlovic
PF: Kevin Garnett
C: Jermaine O'Neal
Reserves
Marquis Daniels
E'Twaun Moore
Injuries
Paul Pierce (heel)
Miami Heat
Starters
PG: Mario Chalmers
SG: Dwayne Wade
SF: LeBron James
PF: Chris Bosh
C: Joel Anthony
Reserves
Injuries
Mike Miller (hernia)
Eddie Curry (hip flexor)
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not liking our chances without Paul
even if Rondo goes off again we’re gonna have a really tough time. go C’s
Jermaine oneal
21 minutes so far 1 rebound 0 points 4 fouls
Sasha 11 min 4 fouls no rebounds 5 points
Wilcox 8 min 3 rebounds no points
Bradley 1 min 1 foul
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 10:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Daniels is playing well
But has 5 fouls
Dooling is having a good game bass is doing ok but not as good as last game
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 10:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Im not saying make this trade yet but
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6rs9p27
It’s definately something to think about. We get young talent they get experience and a huge upgrade in sg. We downgrade a ton at sg unless dooling can play like this all the time and Moore can play like he did in the preseason. I think his trade propels Indiana to the finals and this give us a ton of young talent while not destroying our team this year we only lose one impact player and gain two guys who are going to be very good. Don’t make this trade just yet but keep birds number on the speed dial
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 11:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sheesh. Not gonna happen. Give it a rest.
How much time do you spend on that Trade Machine?
NBA Officiating - Corrupt? Incompetent? Which is worse? Does it matter? It sucks.
Litterally took 10 seconds
But still a lot of time. Oneal was worthless tonight we have to do something.
Tonight rondo played well but had 7 turn overs
Bass and dooling played well
Sasha and Bradley suck
Ray Allen could very well leave after this season anyway why not trade him
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 11:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ditto
Paul’s one of the best in the NBA at guarding LeBron, and it’s hard to see the C’s succeeding without him. That said, I desperately am hoping for a Celtics win here, so the narrative for the next couple weeks isn’t about how the Heat are the greatest power since Frederick the Great suited up for Prussia.
And that the Celtic's window has been slammed shut...
For the fourth year in a row.
by redbridge13 on Dec 27, 2011 3:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I wish I could see the future like you...
Twitter.com/HavlicekSteals
by HavlicekSteals on Dec 27, 2011 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
He was being sarcastic.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Absolute sarcasm
I love this team’s chances if healthy.
by redbridge13 on Dec 27, 2011 5:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
going to be tough
can’t wait for it of course, but lets be real here the heat are looking good
Rondo ftw
This game is in Miami, right?
So venue up above should be American Airlines Arena
by PierceMVP08 on Dec 27, 2011 3:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
See below for some other things you mixed up.
by 18isGREATERthan72 on Dec 27, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
I never stop believing
But if we don’t bring our A+++ game this one could get ugly fast. I can’t wait till we get healthy. My Brandon Bass predicter says we are due three ferocious jams tonight.
by redbridge13 on Dec 27, 2011 3:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ferocious Jams
Even if that was all he could do I would take it. I’m loving the fact that we have a player who brings it so hard this year. Layups are great, don’t get me wrong and they’re worth the same number of points, but there is a definite boost a team gets when someone is out there trying to tear down the backboard Darryl Dawkins style.
by Kelvin Upshaw on Dec 27, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
rondo can guard lebron, like it says in the picture
- they might be okay tonight -
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
hack hack hack
hammer hammer hammer – brandon bass should be able to do that
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
The game information is all out of wack. For one thing, the game starts at 8 PM, unless I’m mistaken, today is Tuesday, not Wednesday, and it’s the 27th, not the 21st.. Also, the game isn’t in Boston, it’s in Miami.
by 18isGREATERthan72 on Dec 27, 2011 3:45 PM EST reply actions
Quis guarded Lebron pretty well last year
let’s see if Lebron actually uses that post game he was talking about
If Rondo could guard Lebron without a foul every play we could be good
by Blackberry33 on Dec 27, 2011 4:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'll take the Celtics getting 9.5
Nice bet.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Pavlovic on Lebron ....ouch...Lebron gets "Super Star" calls by the refs even when another star is guarding him ...so tonight won't be pretty
It is is hard to describe in words how much I hate Lebron and the Heat…..Riley makes me vomit, Lebron makes me almost have a stroke, the whole stinking bunch…
We may not win tonight, but the Heat are losers just by showing up…and when they don’t show up!
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Dec 27, 2011 5:06 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
+1,000,000
LOL…
Celtic Chat Handle: Bird
by David Henderson on Dec 27, 2011 5:15 PM EST reply actions
Low expectations
But will be happy to be surprised.
"Celtics bring order and structure to a chaotic world"
ps Fear Factor
Libby has been said to have worked on the midrange game and post-ups, less inclined to be jacking up 3’s. Realizing his potential? Scary thought.
"Celtics bring order and structure to a chaotic world"
"Payback Factor" --what?!?!?
On yahoo sports: “The Celtics are looking for payback against the Heat after losing to them in the playoffs.” Really? No, it’s on the other foot: “Libby desires to erase past humiliations by stepping on Leprechaun’s throat.” Will be glad if Green stays close.
"Celtics bring order and structure to a chaotic world"
Our bench is a failure
Danny did a poor job. This is the worst bench since the Big 3 is assembled.
by KingCeltics on Dec 27, 2011 6:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I disagree
Danny did a great job with what he had to work with- the Jeff Green thing was a fluke. Bass is legit, Pietrus can play, Wilcox is a decent back up center, Johnson and Moore might be good (way too early for anyone to tell). Dooling is okay as a backup point and not a perpetual physical and mental health risk, Marquis is reliable and knows the system. The new guys will all get better as the year goes on, remember we had a short camp. Bradley I’m not sold on, but he can come in for defensive stops when needed.
O’Neil is our biggest question mark at this point.
I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if Bass ends up starting and Garnet moves over to the 5 some nights.
by Kelvin Upshaw on Dec 27, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Pet Peve Alert!
‘the proof of the pudding is in the eating’
The various garbled shorthand of the full saying always vexes me.
It sounds stupid that Danny gave away Perk for nothing
And now he’s scrambling for a center to fill-up that hole. He and Otis Smith should be on the same boat: get them fired.
by KingCeltics on Dec 27, 2011 7:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I like how
The little pre game video the showed of all of miamis highlights against boston in last years playoffs featured a clip of wade dragging rondo down which ended up injuring rondos arm.
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 8:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ahahaha
Go Celtics Total Drama Island™ ! If you guys don’t toast the heat tonight, it will really look pathetic especially after KG’s actions at the Knicks game.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Just thought I pop in. I am also working on doing things for a website so I don't know how much I will comment. lol
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Is anyone alive???
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Sasha has no business playing in the nba
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 8:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
So far he made a 3.
Don’t know too much about basketball, but it seems like he can play defense at least. With Jeff Green out, and Pierce being injured, Im sure we would need Sasha in for defense and such…
But Im likely wrong I suppose. Im trying to get more into watching the celts. I will say that last game I was not impressed with Sasha.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
We need to get more in the paint
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Thank you Rondo!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Not asking to post up (especiall against Bosh)
just want guys charging into the paint. If anything it should open up the outside.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
who is going to beast it out Allen? Garnett? they just don't do it enough to put it in the game plan. thats why they need a guy like Bradley to start playing, he can go in the paint like Rondo.
Dooling doing work, so is daniels.
Wilcox I still think is a scrub.
Dooling looks like he would try and make any shot, even if it looks bad.. meh.
And Allen can go inside. he is tough enough, and fast enough. They say he has the body of a 28 year old, that he is in excellent shape.
But I think he would be best outside. We can have Rondo/Bradley/Dooling and Daniels go inside. Sometimes Garnett. But to go into the paint, draw a couple people, then kick it out. Or if its open enough just take the layup.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Dooling!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Im not saying the refs are calling bad fouls but if the game is swallowed by foul calls im not going to watch.
BTW im not expecting the C’s to beat the Heat tonite, that team looks scary good.
Wade is hurting us.
Im surprised Lebron is not getting many shots off.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
For the c's to stand a chance
Rondo will have to play all game
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 8:41 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Yes! WIn the turnover battle!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
dammit....
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Daniels! Good concentration!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
And 1!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Bad shot dooling..
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Butthats a good one! Dooling for 3!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Bradley again? REALLY?
I want to see some MOORE! Or meybe they’re showcasing Avery for trade bait? hmmmm…
I heard he looked pretty good.
Didnt see the preseason games.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
No Pierce but we're within 3
We’ll have to play Rondo all game, though
by Celtics own the refs on Dec 27, 2011 8:49 PM EST reply actions
it looks like it.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Daniels..... bad shot man..
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
yep.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
The NBA should implement challenges like in the NFL
there are too many ridiculous, ticky tack, superstar calls – it’s not fun to watch with all the stoppages of play – perhaps with a challenge system, the game would improve -
i can’t stand the heat, i’m getting out of the kitchen
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
Wade.... someone please double team him....
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
RONDO what are you DOING!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Someone slap that man.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Need to take advantage of these turnovers.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Rondo please make these free throws....
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
1 down........ and there's..... 1/2..... damn. ah well.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Ray needs to play d!
Sasha needs to get deported. Daniels needs to think
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 9:02 PM EST via Android app reply actions
bet $100+ miami wins championship this year
bet 2nd $100 howard ends up in LA
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
ugh
it’s only a 10 point game but this doesn’t feel winnable
but it's the second!
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Too many turnovers on our side...
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Yes! Please involve garnett somehow!!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Allen... how did you do that? lol
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
he is amazing.
"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park
by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Heat are keying in on Rondo and Allen.
Need to involve others, but I only know KG as a consistent scorer…
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
wtf
"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park
by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Daniels... your making me want to cry...
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
also this officiating is totally bogus
Rondo is the entire team right now. if Rondo gets hurt, tired, or worn down, we’re screwed
Is there any way to put KG in small forward, and have him post up against Lebron?
We can have Bass and oniel in too…
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
yeah....
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
i have no idea what the ford explorer commercial was intended to say, and this makes it a good commercial.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Ford Explorer: the car of choice for wedding crashers.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Ford Explorer: "Are these OUR gifts?"
Ford Explorer: “How did you get here?”
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
time to rebuild..
we aint competing with the heat in a 7 game series no more
I'd say trade KG and Allen for guys
but Im not too much schooled into NBA other than playing a lot of 2K12. XD
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
2k12
now thats where its at… only way for the celtics to beat the heat ..lol
lols
Too bad. Im the guy who trades, Pierce, Allen, KG, Rondo, get first rounders, get younger, talented guys in those trades, trade the picks for next years first rounders if I don’t like anything. Rinse and repeat with developing guys, and manipulating picks.
:)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
In my.... 3rd season my team is: Jrue Holliday, Adre Iguadalla, Rudy Gay, Chris Bosh, and Nene. :)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
you should be banned for trading for chris bosh even if it's just 2k12.
"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park
by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
meh. He is consistent compared to David Lee.
Plus I got a first rounder as well I believe. I have… four first rounders in next offseason’s draft.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Rudy Gay is amazing.
FOr me, he is putting up 38 PPG. And I am on game 6 I think. Not sure.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
now trade bosh for
Dandre Jordan an a future pick lol
I can probably get Jason thompson. May try to. I have picks but I don't exactly have a bench.
Which is what I plan on using the picks for. :P
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
we ain't competing with the heat in game 2 of the season
- the heat will win the championship this year unless a key member gets injured
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
Allen you dirty man.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
He playing like garbage
Hold on to the ball ray and guard the guys taking threes in ur face
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 9:16 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yeah. Playing like garbage. Right.
NBA Officiating - Corrupt? Incompetent? Which is worse? Does it matter? It sucks.
lols
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
He is
He hit some threes…thats it. His d is trash and so is his handles are trash
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 9:35 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Rondo mishandled this game about as much as Allen.
And his shots, and 18 points, are very much important in keeping us in this game, even though we are still down by quite a lot.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I agree, we r lucky for his threes...
But that is it. And I am kgs biggest fan, but has he done anything
by Kgwillkillyou on Dec 27, 2011 9:49 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
he wasn't given many opportunities.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
ahahaha that was so stupid, get on your feet boston
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
how has he gotten 3 wide open threes in a row?
he does nothing but catch and shoot threes… just stick to him
Allen. Thank you.
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what would the score look like..
without Rondo an Ray… yeeesh
Dooling!!! 3!
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ALLEN!! 3 again!
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Still down by 10, but I like the run!
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Ray!
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yay ray
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:18 PM EST reply actions
And start capitalizing on theirs!
Turnovers and Wade seem to be the name of the game today!
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Keyon can seem to hit the open jump shots.
Can he pass as well?
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I don't like that we are having to shoot cannon shots from outside
but at least Ray & Dooling are making them and maybe this will help stretch the defense a little.
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yep - at least Rondo can run with him
don’t think that’s sustainable though
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this is a different team without pierce.
I think there will be a big difference in the playoffs.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:22 PM EST reply actions
gotta get there first.
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
can we like, beg Oklahoma to return Kendrick?
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
:( miss big perk.
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
rondo's boyfriend
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
dumb pass
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ffs
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:23 PM EST reply actions
who else is getting tired of lebrooooooooon JAYMMMMEEEES
put some other names in the announcer’s mouth
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:24 PM EST reply actions
Doc
Rest these guys. They can’t run like this all night!
wade is sticking his butt in the camera
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions
first foul on Lebron - LOL
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ahahahaha
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
he hasnt had to foul
celtics are giving them the ball
someone needs FT practice...badly.
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:27 PM EST reply actions
one thing you can't blame on the lockout
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
And to think he has.... what two great free throw shooters in Allen and Pierce to help him out?
Ah well..
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Down by 14.
Can we get a miracle run in the 3rd? =D
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well stranger things have happened....let's go Cs!
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
you misspelled
Total Drama Island™ AHAHAHA
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
How about a "freak accident?"
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:P
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Nice play by Rondo there.
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really happy with Rondo's play
once again the only bright spot
Allen?
And Rondo’s free throws….. they’re still scary. lol
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But Rondo has been alright this game.
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Ray has 18 pts. Leads all scorers.
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looks like an injury to Lebron or Wade is the only chance for anyone to win the title this year
or in the years to come, for that matter
lets wait a couple weeks
the celtics are playing really bad transition d slash not rotating as much on d. lets see if they can iron these things out on the fly for a little bit. no way they allow 69 points in a half again.
and oh yeah… missing their best scorer and his backup
what's with the beards? I know it's december but not a great look fellas
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:32 PM EST reply actions
Skittles : Taste the Lebron™
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Sasha is freaking terrible
a GM should know Sasha has been one of the most consistently bad players in the NBA for years now. why not take a chance on Murphy or Redd or someone who has a CHANCE at becoming a decent contributor
this
did anyone else catch Melo smirking when Sasha got called for back to back fouls before the inbound the other day? he had a “are you kidding me? this guy is gonna try to guard me?” kind of face. just shoot 3s and foul guys, really, really hard
2nd half - field an all rookie five, and have them all guard Lebron.
kids that age bounce!
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:34 PM EST reply actions
you know what the worst part about this is?
we’re down 15 despite some ridiculous and unsustainable shooting. we should probably be down 25
i wish tommy was broadcasting this game
refs would be really hearing it. i guess they implemented a rule where if youre a bench player (daniels) you cant breathe on a star player (melo, lebron)
Turnovers against a fast offense is... kind of bad...
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I hate to be the first to say it
but this year… KG looks… old
Only two games man.
And this game we are hardly giving him any opportunities. We are focusing a lot in the outside shot. =/
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We are really hurt by not having Pierce.
Our offense is predicated on having two 3PT shooters available to space the floor. We have Ray in the starting 5 and that’s it.
The Knicks and the Heat are just collapsing into the paint.
This is why I was begging before the game for Sasha to at least attempt the 3PT shot. And he has, but, as we all could have predicted, he can’t stay out of foul trouble against Lebron.
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not too menion he has only taken two shots i believe. or three. Maybe my eyes deceive me, but thats how much I saw.
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three
made 1 (a 3PT)
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Yep.
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Celtics are outclassed, outplayed on every level
Adding PP alone would not change this game’s outcome, and I think the Celtics know it. This is a very dispiriting team to face so early in the season, because the Heat are an example of what a GREAT team looks like… a great team to which the Cs do not now compare.
And I think the Celtics are actually intimidated. In 4 years, I’ve never seen them quite like this. Except maybe for Ray, they’re playing SCARED. Even Rondo. Never thought I’d see that.
Bottom line: I don’t think the Cs have a legitimate shot this year. Like the Lakers and Mavs, it looks like their time has come and gone.
i think this is a big knee jerk
its one game. theyre not playing very well. but i think some bad play (mainly transition / rotations and turnovers) are correctable. are they the favorites? definitely not but lets not rush to judgement
Both these first two games were setup for us to fail without Pierce or Green.
Melo and Lebron are arguably the best two SFs in the league and to go up against them without a power 3 is just futile.
With Pierce and if Pietrus can get healthy, we will be a completely different team.
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yeah
frontline is totally outclassed only Rondo and Allen we’re fighting the Heat.
by kheldar52077 on Dec 27, 2011 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
alright here's some optimism
we just dropped 54 points in one half on one of the best defenses in the league. we turned the ball over on some really stupid (correctable) errors. we’re without arguably our best player. let’s turn it up guys…
Rondo you dummy...
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Rondo why didnt you pass it to KG!!! the big guy!!!
Rondo is effing up..
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thank god.. lol
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4th foul on Pavs
too bad, he had the help defense behind him (JO) didn’t need to foul
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Nice move by KG
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PAVS TO THE RIM!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL
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RONDO
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now get some dang STOPS
and Miami PA guy, please kindly shut up
I don’t want the Heat to be the new big 3.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 9:58 PM EST reply actions
Ray! Stop Wade dammit!
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This is painful...
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seriously, these guys are unstoppable
Lebron and Wade are 1-2 on the list of best players in the NBA. or something similar.
Suck. Wade makes ridiculous lucky shot. Lebron shoots off the side of his hand but gets the bounce off the glass.
Suck.
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I think I want to go play dark souls now...
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pokemon red rescue team...
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
wait. Charmander. DAMN IT
but my partner is a Treecko named Boyfriend
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Im in a Dark Souls crave. :P Soon I will blow out the heat. Soon....
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Time to unleash our secret weapon!
…
Umm … we DO have a secret weapon, don’t we?
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parasitic alien sasha.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Okay I think I am out. Listening to "LEbroooooooooon Jaaaaaaaames" is giving me a heaache....
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Yes!!!
Send Ray and… KG for him!
Let Bass take KGs spot!
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this is me and my 2K12 brain talking. lol
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lockouts: good for Miami, bad for Boston.
It was shorter to them because they’re closer to the equator where the planet spins faster.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 10:06 PM EST reply actions
this Heat offense is absolutely lethal
nice play Rondo….
ramsay is doing Acura ads? Wow, he must be one bad cook....
to quote Jeremy Hardy: “…and then Gordon Ramsay swearing a lot to compensate for the fact that he’s got dyed hair and a girl’s job”
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Dec 27, 2011 10:08 PM EST reply actions
I appreciate the shooting
but Ray has made some really sloppy turnovers today
a couple possessions where it looked like Ray just handed the ball over
but I’m nitpicking. probably just some lockout sloppiness
3 TOs
Sounds bad, but in this game, he’s actually not really standing out. Lots of guys on both teams have 3.
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that's a damn foul right there
I could hear the slap from my couch
freakin Joey Crawford..
whats he cloning himself into other arenas ?
the Dallas zone screwed up Miami last year
we might have to seriously consider going to it to change things up
didn't games last about 2 hours on average last year?
seems like they’re all going about 2 and a half this year.
If nothing else, this stretch has shown the blue print for defending the Heat
Zone.
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After watching almost 2 full Heat games....
it is very apparent to me that David Stern is not going to allow any team to play sound defense against the Miami CHeat. Sorry, Heat.
it's impossible to say this without sounding biased
but the officiating tonight has been pretty bad
our bench is much more effective this year against the heat
and we could of had jeff green and we still have Pietrus to add
Wade grabbed KG in some way - KG not happy about it
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Stupid, bad F'ing call by Bavetta
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the whole bench was up
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
disgusted
Keep Rondo and Bass, BLOW IT UP
Even with the awful officiating we just don’t have “it”, it pains me very much to say that.
Ball don't lie!
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Wade trips on his own foot, falls on Dooling. Draws the foul.
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Why are there...
800 year old referees in the NBA?
yeah, I agree
I mean there’s actually still a sliver of a chance. six minutes is a lot
rest Rondo tomorrow
we should be able to beat NO with Rondo playing limited minutes tomorrow. if not… we’re in trouble
Plus, we're gonna have to get through Miami eventually.
Keeping them in helps our team chemistry and gives the role players confidence.
no one is getting thru miami
there needs to be a bad guy to be beaten next year -
miami champs 2011-12
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
I really do like Bass
a bit of a black hole. but great energy, great shooter
Unbelievable
When the TNT announcers finally speak up about it, you know it was bad.
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Stern will probably fine Marv Alpert $20K ...
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ha ha, yeah...no
- the nba sucks – and the heat are predestined to win
NBA = WWE
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
i hate blaming the refs during a game
but can you say between tick tack fouls and techs and just bad calls that the refs have been worth 8 points for miami? i think so. its one thing when lebron and wade get the calls… but when norris cole stiff arms kg and JUMPS INTO BRANDON BASS and he gets the calls? its a disgrace
that last call
has me biting off my tongue, marquis-style
by celtsfanbrooklyn on Dec 27, 2011 10:49 PM EST reply actions
I'm pissed as hell right now
but really we should be pretty happy considering the circumstances… minus our best or second best player, we came back from a 20 point deficit to make it a game against the best team in the league. Rondo played big again, our bench looks functional
Yeah, considering the stacked decks, we gotta look at the bright side from these two games.
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Rondo bounce passes in transition are a thing of beauty
this is still a game, somehow
forums meltdown
just when people are going off on the refs, the forums / game chat have a meltdown. AARRRGGHHHH
WOW
Ray for the assist on a THREE by Dooling!
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Smalls. Rondo, Ray, Bass & Dooling
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Ouch.
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Norris Cole is pissing me off
with his his celebrations, you would think he is hitting a game winning shot every time he scores
that commercial with all the players playing in a band
was brilliance
Gotta completely stop them from this point. AND we gotta convert each possession.
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Need a stop.
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Dooling going BIG
And damn that was a crap pass
Crap. That kid Cole is vicious.
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it's pretty crazy
Lebron and Wade stand around for the entire possession, then Cole knocks down the jumper
Thats it.
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At least the zone is stopping them from scoring at will in the paint.
Next time we’ll definitely have a better defensive game plan set up.
Yep. And Pierce and Pietrus.
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Great effort!
Really liking this teams chances! All heart late!
Well. Again. You have to wonder - if Pierce was here ...
I gotta think he’s worth a few points off that 6 pt margin of difference ….
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Yup! That's our takeaway from these two games..
Next time, Pierce and Pietrus will be playing.. And who knows, maybe we have traded for a quality center!
The list is long ...
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Definitely man
We may not of gotten the win but a lot of was gain from this game. A defensive game plan and confidence from the role players.
Please don't go there.
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Cole props
He did
his thing would like Ti see Moore get some pt line that. Valiant effort by the team
Cole was awesome
Let’s hope it was a fluke or else they will be tough. They didn’t even have battier tonight
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 11:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I meant miller
Not battier. Miller had so much hype before last season and has been hurt since let’s hope he doesnt live up to that hype
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
seriously though
a lot to be happy with from tonight’s game. poor officiating, fixable turnovers, no Pierce, and we lose by 8? AND a possible kryptonite against Miami (zone d)? not too bad. and the bench looks pretty good.
and something rejuvenated and never lost,
Celtics are fighters
Agreed
Lots of positives. Some questionable calls to be sure. Once we get PP back and get Pietrus up to speed I like our team.
by BadNewsBarnes on Dec 27, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ray sure looks old, doesn't he?
Clearly a player in decline ...
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KG actually shot well - 6 of 12, but got NO foul calls and got no free throw attempts.
even though he was clearly hacked a ton – they are cycling through his highlights just now and he was clearly fouled on 4 or 5 plays. That could easily have been a few more points on free throws that he should have been taking.
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he's definately not a go-to guy in the post anymore though
we also aren’t going anywhere with him pulling down 5 boards a game
Well, he never really HAS been a 'go to guy' in the post.
At least not in like, forever.
Doc talked about this a few weeks ago. He basically said he doesn’t know why people criticize KG for not playing in the post because after 15 years, that’s never ever been his game and it isn’t going to be his game. He’s a stretch 4. He’ll go to the rim when it’s open, but he’s not going to bang and post up.
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But yeah, we normally should expect him to grab more rebounds.
Unfortunately, the Heat had so many high percentage layups & dunks on their fast breaks, there literally were not that many rebounds available to be grabbed!
Miami missed 33 shots and we grabbed 24 defensive rebounds – 73%. That’s actually pretty good share against a team like Miami.
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BLUEPRINT TO BEAT HEAT
All you have to do is play zone against Heat and be under 15 turnovers and the celtics can beat them.. with pietrus and pierce to much better defenders in the zone and much better scorers the C’s are gonna be fine
also we have reason to be legitimately excited about Rondo
seems to finally understand that he needs to get to the line. aggression let up a bit near the end of the game, but he had a bunch of assists in the second half
He played awesome he had 8 rebounds
The seven turnovers were too many though nearly 2 a quarter
by JuJuan some moore on Dec 27, 2011 11:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yeah way too many turnovers
but there were a couple of plays that he probably wouldn’t have made if not for the circumstances (being down by 20). not too worried about that
The TOs were just sort of a natural result of the pace of play and the raw nature of the season.
Yes, we were sloppy (24 TOs). But so were the Heat (20).
It’s only game 2 after a short camp. Both these teams will be down to around 14-15 TOs per game once they get the kinks worked out.
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I wonder what about the zone limits Lebron and Wade so much
sure they’re not as used to it. but they definately must’ve planned for it, considering Dallas shut the down with it last year.
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