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13 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Boston might be in tro... · 0 replies · +1 points

Completely agree on both the comment and the article. But although this might not be the same circumstances as the Cleveland series, what happened after the Cavs blew the Celtics out in game 3 of the last series? They went on to tidily streak through their next six games. Home, or away.

13 years ago @ Celtics 17 - My thoughts on the Cav... · 0 replies · +2 points

Fantastic stuff, man. Awesome read.

13 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Chuck and Kenny Previe... · 0 replies · +1 points

No I certainly agree that Chuck isn't the best analyst, but he posed a reasonable argument for the Cavs. They have the Shaq, grind-'em-out, Cavs, and the worse matchup for Boston, the athletic, JJ Hickson/LBJ/Andy V Cavs.

I still like the Celtics after proving yet again that they can slow down a team with an offensive firepower like Dwyane Wade.

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - KG: Old Dog Doing Same... · 0 replies · +1 points

To me, I still think Garnett is a top 10 defender in this league and can easily post a 20-10 if he decides to splurge energy-wise. The problem is, Garnett doesn't have that enthusiasm game after game, so his decision to step it up usually depends on the game situation. Still though, I'm not complaining by a veteran who fears no one defensively and chalks up 15-8s regularly.

But you hit the nail on the head here. I think it's more Garnett's transition from the league's best in '04 to an aging star that upsets the fans. He tries to make up the emphatic dunks he threw down years before frequently with barks and chest bumps.

In the end, Garnett's about being the best. And I can't disrespect that attitude.

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Red's Army Responds to... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hah! Some guys over at RA suggested "Fa Q!" saying it slowly, or "Brandi dumped youuu...."

We'll see how it goes! Maybe the Army will get a mention on TNT ;).

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Where a Playoff Game C... · 0 replies · +1 points

Haha, thanks Nick!

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Where a Playoff Game C... · 0 replies · +1 points

Excellent point KJN. That's one of my least favorite rules in the league. It's a natural reaction to jump up when someone you're rooting for, fighting along side of, is harmed either physically or verbally, and they shouldn't be given coincidences for it unless they contribute to the mishap by stepping over the line.

Fans of the '07 Suns are slowly nodding their head right now.

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Where a Playoff Game C... · 0 replies · +1 points

Very good points Squingy. I'd rather have zero suspensions (which also means I'm wholeheartedly disagree with Farnham for "faking" an injury), but if Garnett's going to absent for game two, so are others. Richardson was over there when he wasn't supposed to, even if it was for kind reasons, and two... He wasn't over there for kind reasons! He also got tied up with Garnett and was in the middle of the whole shebang. Never mind being the one to fire it up.

Thanks for the comment!

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Where a Playoff Game C... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks KneeJerk. I personally believe they just have to step up to Miami. A lot of guys on that team are too inexperienced in a playoff environment to react quickly enough and regain a lead or at least a tie ball game.

Thanks for the comment!

14 years ago @ Celtics 17 - Where To Build The Gre... · 0 replies · +1 points

Good post KneeJerk... I think that Wall and Rondo have a lot of similarities to drive to the basket and have the eye to look at find someone around the basket or with an open look. That all entails quickness and court vision. Quickness in that they have to be able to get around their defender swiftly and stably enough to have the balance to dish the ball, and court vision to tap into that eye and find someone while they still have an open shot.

The difference? I find that Rondo takes shorter, more deliberate steps, while Wall glides very loosely with long strides. Both techniques can hurt -- in Rondo's case, while he still has exceptional quickness no matter how long the stride, I sometimes find that he can get to the basket quicker when he chooses to extend has legs (which only happens when there's just one defender between Rondo and the basket). In Wall's case, at least in the NBA, he'll have to learn how to direct his body in a split second if faster, stronger, smarter, more agile NBA defenders pop up in front of him and still maintain that long stride. If he can't, more travels, carries, and perhaps even ball-handling turnovers will come into play.

It'll be an interesting first year.

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