2009 Boston Celtics Playoff Game Thread

[TheKilo]

Because he's not?

[Keeper]

If Rose isn't better than Rondo right now, he will be in the near future.

 

But you guys have nothing to worry about - for this round. Tyrus Thomas made 3 jump shots in overtime. And that was essentially the game. For those of you who haven't had a chance to watch the Bulls very much, the words Tyrus Thomas and jump shot don't really go together. You'll let him take those shots all day.

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

Because he's not?

Rondo is a better player than Rose. In the future that might change, but right now its Rondo.

[Cocos Disciples]

Good start to the game thus far. This is as close to a must win as there is in the 1st round.

[Cocos Disciples]

Wow, it was just two points but the Bulls pissed away an easy chance to close out the quarter on a breakaway.

 

Definitely looks like a shootout tonight, 35-29 Celts after 1.

[Spudboy]

The advantage the Bulls have is their athleticism. The have young legs, for the most part. This becomes an issue at the end of the game (evidenced by many front rimmed shots near the end of game 1). I think the Celts, even without Garnet, are a better team. More experience and more depth. Celts should still take the series.

[Cocos Disciples]

13-6-6 for Rondo, 4 minutes into the 2nd quarter. Wow.

[Spudboy]

We need 20+ from Pierce and Allen (each) to take this game, though. They need at least 18 shots (FGA)

apiece. House needs some open looks.

[TedWilliams101]

crap, Rondo's down.

[Spudboy]

Looks like Rondo hyper-extended his knee! Hope he can come back. Without him, Bulls in 5.

[Spudboy]

Allen can't connect.

[TedWilliams101]

Mild ankle sprang, likely to return.

[Spudboy]

Tape can only do so much. Shoot him up!!!

[TedWilliams101]

Rondo goes out and the team falls apart again. Great.

[Cocos Disciples]

Celts looked kind of sloppy to me late in the half, and the Bulls bounced back well. Celts gotta step it up.

[Cocos Disciples]

Another good game so far.

[Cocos Disciples]

Celts down 1 with 1:54 left. Phenomenal series so far. They better win.

[TedWilliams101]

OMG Rondo is awesome!

[Cocos Disciples]

Holy shitasu great rebound and shot by Allen. 2 point lead, less than 30 seconds left.

[TedWilliams101]

Damn, this game is toooo close. Another clutch 3 from Rayray.

 

edit: How does this defense give up 42 to Gordon.

[Cocos Disciples]

HOLY f***ING s*** RAY f***ING ALLEN!!!!

 

Series tied bitches.

[TedWilliams101]

OMG I LOVE RAY ALLEN! WIN WIN WIN!!!!

[TedWilliams101]

It's nice to tie this series up at 1-1, but going on the road, they have better get their act together. They won't win this series giving up 115+ points.

[Dojji]

I think they just needed a win to get their confidence up. I bet they put something together now. THey're a much better team than the Bulls.

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

I'm kinda concerned that, with how much we needed this game and how Pierce and Allen really stepped it up from game 1 (and Glen f***ing Davis had 26 by some miracle), we still needed a basket with 2 seconds left to win. A little worrying.

[Keeper]

Great game, fun series so far. Gordon was a monster, but he's streaky as hell. Lots of blocked shots for the Bulls. Looking forward to Game 3.

[TheKilo]

Rondo is a better player than Rose. In the future that might change' date=' but right now its Rondo.[/quote']

 

Highly disagree. Rose has a jumpshot and Rondo is an extremely overrated defender.

 

Oh, and tonight is why you give the ball to Ray Allen.

[TedWilliams101]

Highly disagree. Rose has a jumpshot and Rondo is an extremely overrated defender.

 

Oh, and tonight is why you give the ball to Ray Allen.

 

While I don't think Rondo is better than Rose, I also don't think he is overrated. If you don't think he is an extremely important piece of the team, take a look at how the Celtics play when he isn't on the court....

[TheKilo]

While I don't think Rondo is better than Rose' date=' I also don't think he is overrated. If you don't think he is an extremely important piece of the team, take a look at how the Celtics play when he isn't on the court....[/quote']

 

I didn't call Rondo overrated. I called him an overrated defender.

[YanksHater213]

The Powe Show ripped another ACL.

 

Probably seen his last games in Boston as much as that might suck.