2008 Boston Celtics Playoff Game thread

[Cocos Disciples]

Celts win, should be a great series against Detroit.

[See Red]

Good win for the Celtics. Came out early and set the tone. Pierce was incredible.

 

The Cavaliers could've taken two or three of the games in Boston, though, but just played sloppy basketball -- and obviously, the C's on the road should be a concern.

 

I think a refocused Detroit team takes it in 6 and without too much of a struggle.

[Paradisecity]

That was the loudest sporting event that I have ever been to.

[The Prodigy]

Brilliant game knew pierce was gonna have a big one!! Should be a great ECF!!:thumbsup:

[Cityofchampions33]

Good win for the Celtics. Came out early and set the tone. Pierce was incredible.

 

The Cavaliers could've taken two or three of the games in Boston, though, but just played sloppy basketball -- and obviously, the C's on the road should be a concern.

 

I think a refocused Detroit team takes it in 6 and without too much of a struggle.

 

Unless the lay-off affects them, I agree and have the Pistons taking this series, in 6, but with more of a struggle than you seem to be implying. Experience in the playoffs was obviously an underrated concern for these C's, as it has taken two main players in Allen and Rondo out of it for the most part (at least consistently). Also, if there's any team I can see that will finally come in and steal one at the Garden it's the Pistons. Only way Boston wins is if they consistently get great play from Pierce like game 7. Garnett was little off, but nonetheless a monster on the boards.

But you never know, the Cavs though theya ren't as good a defensive team than Detroit, played great this series. If Allen isn't held to so little opportunities and great defense, maybe his re-addition will put the Green back in the Finals.

Anotehr factor to look at is this is a much different team from the Cavs, who mostly rely on LeBron for their offense, this Pistons team however has multiple scorers and will require more of a team D than just good play from Pierce/Posey.

[TheKilo]

biggest game in a really long time today

 

going to make or break (even though i think it is already broken beyond repair anyways) doc's coaching career and legacy with the celtics.

 

will he be the guy who makes the right adjustments in the biggest of games (probly not), or will he be the guy who couldnt coach a team with 3 superstars past the semis (most likely). if we win, it will be the home court bailing us out again.

 

doc will be wise to keep house backing up rondo instead of cassell. house played great, cassell has been a joke.

 

you bet your ass i'll be coming back from the game with no voice today

 

Anything on Doc pulling all of the right strings yesterday?

 

Probably not, because all the credit will go to Pierce.

[Paradisecity]

Anything on Doc pulling all of the right strings yesterday?

 

Probably not, because all the credit will go to Pierce.

 

Doc actually coached a decent game. House played a lot, Cassell sat his ass on the bench

I would say "all the right strings" might be a SLIGHT mischaracterization though since Ray Allen played 30 minutes despite having been about as useful as balls without a cock since the playoffs started.

[TheKilo]

Who are you going to play in Allen's place?

 

He sat him for the entire 4th quarter. Doc gave him the chance to come through in the 2nd half (like he did in Game 2) and Allen failed. That's on Allen more than Doc, IMO.

[YanksHater213]

Doc showed some balls yesterday. I loved that. He did just enough yesterday to pull that one out.

 

I couldn't believe House and Brown were in down the stretch, they were huge.

 

And yes, I second whoever it was that the loudest sporting event they've ever been to. It was SO f***ING LOUD all game long.

[Paradisecity]

Who are you going to play in Allen's place?

 

He sat him for the entire 4th quarter.

 

Obviously they had someone to put in his place since he sat for the entire 4th quarter, correct?

[See Red]

Unless the lay-off affects them, I agree and have the Pistons taking this series, in 6, but with more of a struggle than you seem to be implying. Experience in the playoffs was obviously an underrated concern for these C's, as it has taken two main players in Allen and Rondo out of it for the most part (at least consistently). Also, if there's any team I can see that will finally come in and steal one at the Garden it's the Pistons. Only way Boston wins is if they consistently get great play from Pierce like game 7. Garnett was little off, but nonetheless a monster on the boards.

But you never know, the Cavs though theya ren't as good a defensive team than Detroit, played great this series. If Allen isn't held to so little opportunities and great defense, maybe his re-addition will put the Green back in the Finals.

Anotehr factor to look at is this is a much different team from the Cavs, who mostly rely on LeBron for their offense, this Pistons team however has multiple scorers and will require more of a team D than just good play from Pierce/Posey.

 

Well, the layoff was exactly what the Pistons needed. Chauncey Billups should be completely healthy. I'm not saying the Pistons will be winning games by double digits, but I don't think a few bounces going one way or the other is going to be the difference between who plays in the Finals and who's not, if you know what I'm saying.

[See Red]

I know this doesn't really fit in with the theme of the thread but...

 

The Bulls, with a 1.7% chance of winning the draft lottery, won the draft lottery.

 

They should take Beasley.

 

The Heat will pick second.

[TheKilo]

Derrick Rose returning to his hometown a la LeBron is an interesting story though.

[CrespoBlows]

The NBA draft lottery system sucks.

 

BTW, how f***ing stupid is this?

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8158188/Spurs'-plane-delayed-out-of-New-Orleans

 

Who gives a s*** that the Spurs slept on the f***ing plane? I hope the Lakers sweep them.

[schillingouttheks]

Celtics playing well in the second half. Very nice to see...Ray still having issues but at least he's contributing defensively and has put in some points in the paint. KG is being a monster, and PJ Brown is proving to be quite valuable.

 

And as far as the Spurs go... I hope they weren't expecting any sympathy.

[Mr Crunchy]

rajon rondo beat up chauncey billups last night

lets hope the most improved player in the league can handle another 7 game set.

i hope beyond hope that they can squeeze out the next home game and 1 in auburn hills.

i dont want another 7 game series as these guys will be gassed if thats the case

[YanksHater213]

holy f*** still can't believe pj brown hit that shot in game 7

[See Red]

Pistons need to get to the hoop. They settled for way too many jump shots... when they got to the hoop they did fine but overall, they didn't get to the hoop and, as a result, they didn't get to the line.

[Mr Crunchy]

billups was eaten up by rondo

rip hamilton disappeared as he can do from time to time

rasheed wallace was ineffective,another 6'11 behemoth playing the perimeter game.

tashon prince?

the celts match up pretty good with these guys,the pistons lack something this year,a combo of inside presence and toughness,i do love mcdyess but he's been reduced to a part time player and wont be able to bang with perkins and garnett all night long.

detroit needs this one tonight,so do we

should be fun

[TheKilo]

Pistons need to get to the hoop. They settled for way too many jump shots... when they got to the hoop they did fine but overall' date=' they didn't get to the hoop and, as a result, they didn't get to the line.[/quote']

 

Same can be said for the Celtics. There were some atrocious foul calls against the Cs in the first half.

[See Red]

Same can be said for the Celtics. There were some atrocious foul calls against the Cs in the first half.

 

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say anything about the officiating. I only watched the second half and I thought the game was officiated very well. Pistons didn't get to the line because they made no attempt to get to the basket. They got into their offense too late and ended up settling for McDyess and Wallace jumpers far too often. Celtics on the other hand got to the basket -- as a result, they got to the line. The difference in free throws attempted is a result of how aggressive either team was.

 

On another note, Billups looked rusty. It's silly to expect Rondo to outplay him in this series.

[Mr Crunchy]

rondo needs to remember this is the nba conference finals and not a shootaround behind the 7-11

f***in t'd up?

******* move

[CalvnHobs6]

FIVE POINT GAME, and Celts have possession. COME ON, get the ball to allen, and let him do his thing tonight.

[The Dustball]

One possesion game! RAYYYYYYY ALLEN WITH THE 3!

[The Dustball]

UGH. Pistons back up by 6. You're not going to win when you're letting them get important offensive rebounds with less than 5 minutes in the game.

[yeszir]

Damn Celtics

[CalvnHobs6]

Well, s***.

[yeszir]

So now we HAVE to win one on the road.

[See Red]

And there goes Home Court Advantage.

 

Good game, great effort from the Pistons. Unlike in game one, Detroit got to the hoop and they really upped the intensity on defense. 1-1 going on the road... unfamiliar territory for the Celtics.

[Paradisecity]

Turnovers and really stupid fouls.

 

 

That drive on rip with the floater through the lane should have been called offense