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Post by T R W on May 8, 2010 18:54:35 GMT -5
I would be thrilled with Del Nego. I'll even take Avery Johnson. But he has one of the most annoying voices ever.
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Post by Quanthor on May 8, 2010 20:04:51 GMT -5
LOL at the notion of ever tanking a playoff game, especially against the Spurs. Hahahah.....yeah, that's pretty funny, eh? You know what's equally funny? The notion that any team regardless of past pedigees actually has a chance being down 3 games to 0. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on May 9, 2010 17:28:43 GMT -5
We are now stripping the nickname "The Truth" from Paul Pierce and giving it to Rajon Rondo.  ing insane today, triple double |
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Post by user9327 on May 9, 2010 18:17:26 GMT -5
That was an unreal performance... he certainly has learned to take advantage of all of those all star caliber players around him. I enjoy watching it, he's quick and all that, but he's still not running a system that requires leadership. It's more like a reaction system, he just waits for one of his all stars to get open and if they aren't they are drawing enough pressure for him to put up a shot. That's why they go from losing by an atrocious amount to this. When guys don't hit shots they are in trouble because Rondo isn't necessarily creating a better option, he's looking for it.
How about that Cavs team defense? How does Rajon Rondo and his freestyle motion offense tear them apart in a close game and how do they allow a freaking point guard to get 4 offensive rebounds and give up 9 offensive rebounds? Besides LeBron, not one player on Cleveland had over 6 rebounds. What was that about best team defense?
If the Celtics want to play like this every other game, I'm all for it and Cleveland losing. Just another reason for LeBron to leave, in fact if they lose this series, why the hell would he stay? For Mike Brown and Antawn Jamison?
Rondo's stats were insane... but Cleveland certainly let him have about 90% of those rebounds. Other than that, he raped Cleveland's defense.
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Post by user9327 on May 9, 2010 18:22:36 GMT -5
I'd also like to point out that Delonte West was 0-7 today and Mike Brown (Coach of the Year!1) played JJ Hickson for 5 minutes. LeBron just come to the Knicks, please. Danilo would have made at least 3 of those shots and David Lee would have had Rondo's rebound total around 7, tops... slowing down the game.
Mike Brown should have been fired after the Orlando series last year for not making the basic defensive adjustment that everybody and their mother's saw in game 1.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on May 9, 2010 18:32:57 GMT -5
I am glad the Celtics started to rebound, after getting NINE rebounds in the first half of last game they finally turned it on.
When I saw Rasheed actually try and fight and yank for a board, I was so proud
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Post by user9327 on May 9, 2010 18:51:39 GMT -5
I knew Rasheed would show up at some point when not even his marijuana induced apathy could stop him from caring about an environment such as this. He's played in too many intense series' to keep that crap up.
It was Garnett and a little bit with Ray Allen, I was skeptical. But you gotta give the big three so much credit, Garnett, Pierce and Allen are all so unselfish and that is why Rondo is able to excel. Rondo isn't afraid anymore and these guys have his back, they let him snatch rebounds they could have. The Big 3 do not care about stats one bit.
Tony Allen has been your James Posey this playoffs... he deserved a lot of credit for his play.
But this Celtics series has certainly shown Cleveland still has very little chance of getting by Orlando. These first 4 games have told more about Cleveland's season than anything else. The Celtics arguably should have won game 1 in Cleveland and obviously won game 2. Orlando is gonna come in there and out rebound, out shoot and they hold the advantage in transition or the half court on Cleveland.
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Post by user9327 on May 9, 2010 18:57:48 GMT -5
What do you guys think the Celtics chances are now in the best of 3?
I think they gotta win the next two or it's over, game 7 in Cleveland is gonna be tough. I know they've played great there, but it's just tough to believe they can keep that up over 4 road games.
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Post by Quanthor on May 9, 2010 19:32:38 GMT -5
Rondo and Tony Allen are keeping the Celtics alive, but I would still like to know why the Cavs don't pressure Rondo instead of allowing him to do whatever he wants? They need to find ways to speed up the tempo because the Celtics half court defense is just too good but if the Cavs run, they will dominate the ball game.
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Post by Jamal on May 9, 2010 19:37:33 GMT -5
Whats the point of all the Cleveland depth if Mike Brown wont even use it?
Also, Gibson should be seeing a lot more time due to the sub-par play of Williams.
I still see the Cavs pulling it out in 7, but no way, do they beat the Magic if they make it that far. I actually don't see anyone left beating the Magic. As long as Carter can consistently put up near 20 points, I don't see why the Magic don't win it all.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on May 9, 2010 19:46:14 GMT -5
Rondos been tearing up the Cavs and frankly I am surprised they let him, its been like that since the first minute of game 1.
Tony Allen is a bonehead who cant finish, but all he does is hustle and play defense. The guy is amazing when hes on, I've loved him ever since the Celtics drafted him but hes always had issues of some kind. As long as he's a 6th man/stopper type, hes perfect
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Post by user9327 on May 9, 2010 20:39:35 GMT -5
All three of you hit the nail on the head.
Mike Brown is an absolute fool.
I'd say the fact that Cleveland was actually in this game at the end today coupled with LeBron's line, and his team mate's atrocious play pretty much confirms he could take any team full of scrubs and make them a high seed in the East.
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Post by T R W on May 9, 2010 22:38:56 GMT -5
The only coach worse than Mike Brown is Mike Woodson.
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Post by user9327 on May 10, 2010 1:46:31 GMT -5
I'm not acting like Cleveland is done (I kinda want them to be for a few reasons), but...
Wouldn't the Celtics/Orlando series be more intriguing. Last year they played without KG and they had a drag out series. The Cavs may have beaten Orlando in the regular season but we've already talked about the Cavs issues.
Also the Rondo match up with Nelson and Williams off the bench. Nelson's scoring is back up because the wing is opening for him with Carter being a legit scoring threat and obviously Howard down low. So it would be interesting to see Rondo's methods against Orlando. Rondo would have a harder time driving the lane, but would certainly give Dwight Howard a tremendously different defensive priority. Howard would have to make a lot of quick decisions and we already know about his foul troubles when he comes into a play a step late or off balance in the least. Rasheed would float and also has the post moves (or used to) that draw contact. Perkins also goes up strong and isn't afraid to get hit when he gets a quick pass. Glen Davis also can hit an outside jumper.
Also... with Tony Allen's play, they've got another guy off the bench that gives them options guarding Lewis or Carter.
That and every time I watch Cleveland crap out on LeBron it annoys me because you feel like you didn't get your money's worth.
I'm enjoying Boston's unselfish play and Orlando feels like they could really get win all, like Jamal said a few posts ago.
I think for the East's sake, that is the match up that will better prepare either victor for the Finals.
I'd love to see Orlando or Boston win it all this year now that the Spurs are out.
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Post by Quanthor on May 10, 2010 14:39:50 GMT -5
I don't know, I still want to see Cavs and Magic in the ECF. I think that series last year was fairly nip and tuck, and both teams have made enough changes to their rosters to where it will not only be very intriguing but the outcome could also be very different.
I just think Orlando would over power Boston with all their athleticsm and because they have so many guys that can create and so many shooters that can spread the floor, they can give that Boston defense much different looks in the half court than a team like Cleveland can.
I just can't believe that Mike Brown doesn't make the adjustments needed to beat this Boston team. They should roll out their quickest and highest energy guys in the starting lineup and set the tempo from the beginning instead of getting behind and plodding through all 4 qtrs. Go with Varejao, Jamison/Hickson, James, West and Williams, there's no reason why they shouldn't because that lineup would wear them down.
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Post by user9327 on May 10, 2010 14:48:53 GMT -5
Yea, I really don't understand what Shaq is doing out there against Boston either. They got him for Orlando.
In the game yesterday, it's not like Shaq was ever effective or making a difference. Yet, he stuck with him.
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Post by user9327 on May 10, 2010 14:56:18 GMT -5
Interesting article on ESPN; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas It's not fair. It's hard to imagine what he could have done better, but with how many different big-budget teammates, and with how many different coaches, will this man lead teams that shock with playoff underperformance? Even when Dallas made it to the Finals -- a high point for most teams -- Nowitzki's team somehow managed to lose four straight to squander a 2-0 lead and become a tale of sadness. Dallas has now also lost in the opening round as the West's first (2007) and second (2010) seeds. Whether that says something about Nowitzki's game, leadership or fortunes, I don't know, but it's hard not to think these losses could come to define him. Mo Williams, Cleveland Mo's defensive struggles against Derrick Rose and Rajon Rondo have put Cleveland in a pickle. Making matters worse, he's struggled on the offensive end as well, particularly against Boston. source: sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2010/news/story?page=DisappointingPlayers-100510Gotta love the comment pointing out how Dirk has lost in the first round as the first and second seed, under multiple coaches and team mates. As for what he could have done better? Oh I don't know.... rebound? |
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Post by user9327 on May 10, 2010 18:55:16 GMT -5
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Post by T R W on May 10, 2010 22:59:53 GMT -5
Thank God THAT is over with. Mercy.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on May 11, 2010 1:01:03 GMT -5
Rondos extremely quicker, probably quicker than Lebron by a little bit. Lebron should be able to muscle him and handle him that way, but it is going to leave who on Paul Pierce? That's what he needs to get hot. And every time someone else is on Rondo, he's still gonna eat the Cavs alive. |
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