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29 May 10
29 May 10
Who would have thought? Boston played only .500 ball over the last 54 games (almost 2/3 of the season) and suffered embarrassing home losses to the Nets, Sixers and Wizards. Though favored over the Heat in round 1, they were heavy underdogs to the Cavs and Magic, the two teams with the best records in the NBA. Yet, they beat both in six games (including winning at one point 6 straight). The stifling Celtic defense is back and Pierce is playing like 2008. KG was subpar offensively against Orlando though.
I'm sure they'll be underdogs again when they play either the Lakers or Suns, but can they pull another surprise off?
29 May 10
Originally posted by no1marauderThe only thing which might hold the Celtics back is tired legs. Lakers and Suns are somewhat younger and fresher. If Suns win tonight and force a game seven then the added play may even things out. I don't see the Suns winning a game seven in LA, but stranger things have happened. Celtics found themselves a jewel in Nate Robinson. He could spark the Celtics into a finals win. Whomever they play the finals looks like it will be competitive and interesting!
Who would have thought? Boston played only .500 ball over the last 54 games (almost 2/3 of the season) and suffered embarrassing home losses to the Nets, Sixers and Wizards. Though favored over the Heat in round 1, they were heavy underdogs to the Cavs and Magic, the two teams with the best records in the NBA. Yet, they beat both in six games (including ...[text shortened]... erdogs again when they play either the Lakers or Suns, but can they pull another surprise off?
29 May 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThe Finals won't start until Thursday night either way, so I don't think a Sunday game would be a disadvantage to the Lakers should they advance.
The only thing which might hold the Celtics back is tired legs. Lakers and Suns are somewhat younger and fresher. If Suns win tonight and force a game seven then the added play may even things out. I don't see the Suns winning a game seven in LA, but stranger things have happened. Celtics found themselves a jewel in Nate Robinson. He could spark the Cel ...[text shortened]... a finals win. Whomever they play the finals looks like it will be competitive and interesting!
29 May 10
Originally posted by no1marauderProbably not except there's always more wear and tear the more games you play and greater likelihood of injury. Last night's hard fall by Rondo is but an example of things which could go wrong for a team. The Celtics bought themselves an extra day of R&R by winning handily last night. Big Baby can recover from his concussion and so on. I favor the Celtics regardless of who they end up playing, but that's only because I love everything and anything Boston. But reality says Celtics might have a hardier adversary than Cavs or Magic reagrdless of who they play. If they play Suns, they are vulnerable to Nash's awesome PG play, 3 point skills and inside play by Stoudemire. If Lakers, goes without saying they are a solid basketball team and hands down the grittiest performer of the remaining teams. Other teams would have folded under the back breaking tying three the other night. Lakers responded like champs. Tokk the best shots suns could throw their way and emerged victorious. Celtics should perform credibly and are never in awe of opponent's crednetials! I say Celtics in 6! Only because of their better D!
The Finals won't start until Thursday night either way, so I don't think a Sunday game would be a disadvantage to the Lakers should they advance.
30 May 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoLakers v. Celts; the guys at ABC must be happy (imagine the TV ratings for a Magic-Suns series). My heart says Celtics, my head says Lakers.
Probably not except there's always more wear and tear the more games you play and greater likelihood of injury. Last night's hard fall by Rondo is but an example of things which could go wrong for a team. The Celtics bought themselves an extra day of R&R by winning handily last night. Big Baby can recover from his concussion and so on. I favor the Celti ...[text shortened]... never in awe of opponent's crednetials! I say Celtics in 6! Only because of their better D!
30 May 10
Originally posted by no1marauderNO argument on any count. Indeed heart says Celtics, mind says Lakers. Hope it's a good series this time!
Lakers v. Celts; the guys at ABC must be happy (imagine the TV ratings for a Magic-Suns series). My heart says Celtics, my head says Lakers.
05 Jun 10
A grim start; the Lakers easily win by 13 in Game 1. I guess the positive thing is that the Celtics played so badly in all areas - shot poorly, gave up over 50% shooting to LA and got manhandled on the boards - that even reasonably better play in any could make Game 2 a close one. Another performance like Thursday, however, and I think it will be a short series.
05 Jun 10
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Originally posted by no1marauderCeltica have yet to stink it up two games in a row so there is great hope tomorrow night!
A grim start; the Lakers easily win by 13 in Game 1. I guess the positive thing is that the Celtics played so badly in all areas - shot poorly, gave up over 50% shooting to LA and got manhandled on the boards - that even reasonably better play in any could make Game 2 a close one. Another performance like Thursday, however, and I think it will be a short series.
07 Jun 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoIs Larry Bird still playing?
The only thing which might hold the Celtics back is tired legs. Lakers and Suns are somewhat younger and fresher. If Suns win tonight and force a game seven then the added play may even things out. I don't see the Suns winning a game seven in LA, but stranger things have happened. Celtics found themselves a jewel in Nate Robinson. He could spark the Cel ...[text shortened]... a finals win. Whomever they play the finals looks like it will be competitive and interesting!
