Now, the Celtics last year had at least two 7-game battles on their hands, and it didn't hurt them. This year, Garnett-less, they're heading into second 7th game, pre-Finals, since Orlando beat 'em tonight. I just don't remember the Lakers' degree of schizoid swing, seems the battles were closer fought throughout, bespeaking mental discipline and tough opponent.
Celtics
14 May 2009
They closed gap some in 3rd, fell back again in the 4th.
Posted by Peace Wilson | No comments yet
28 April 2009
I say this not cause they seem to be struggling with the bulls, They went to 7 games in all 3 rounds of the playoffs last year so they are right on track from last year. This year though people have their number and they are banged up a bit like the lakers were.
Posted by Gary Cairns II | 1 comment
10 January 2009
The Boston Celtics have to tread carefully right now. Their mini skid has become a slide, and they've actually fallen behind the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference standings.
Sure the Men in Green are the defending league champions, but the chinks in their armor may eventually become gaping holes. The
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Posted by John Frascella | No comments yet
Well after a rough computer transition I am finally back. I'll start with last nights game against the Pacers. It was a defensive battle... not so much, the score was 68-66 at halftime. The Lakers end
Posted by Tony McLeod | No comments yet
24 October 2008
Many may doubt a repeat from the Boston Celtics due to the trades made out in the Eastern Conference. Definitely, many teams have improved with regards to their line-up. You have Toronto with two imposing big men, then you also have Philadelphia adding up Elton Brand. The Eastern Conference has beefed up for sure but as the saying goes, "Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion."
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s, Patrick O'Bryant
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James Posey leaving the Celtics will have a small impact but this in tact unit can still carry the load left by Pose. There are many other role players in this line-up that can provide enough stats and determination to assist the team. Adding Patrick O'Bryant is a good move coz Perk will have a legitimate back-up center. There's no more P.J. Brown as well, which means that the veteran leadership will shift into the Big Three and to Sam Cassell as well.
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He could lead a team, establish defense and impose himself offensively if he wants to.
The Boston Celtics is the best team because they have come up with the winning formula to capture a crown. Though many say that the "Big Three" does it all, we can't just disregard the bench and the role players who's ready to step up in any given situation.
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Posted by KC Castillo | No comments yet
6 July 2008
Darius Miles, who the Blazers cut some three months ago, worked out for the Celtics last week. Reports claim the workout was "impressive", whatever that means. If he even plays ten games in the NBA in the next two seasons, his salary will go back on the books for Portland and the Blazers' Summer of 09' free agency plan will be in peril.
Posted by M-D | No comments yet
19 June 2008
Fueled by a Boston Garden crowd that has been starving for an NBA title for 22 years, the Boston Celtics slapped a good old fashioned 131-92 whipping on the Lakers in Game 6 and raised their 17th championship banner.
Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
18 June 2008
One word describes the performance I witnessed last night for Game 6 of the Lakers and Celtics....UNREAL. I couldn't believe my eyes as the second quarter unraveled into a murderous slaughter dealt by the hands of the Boston
Posted by Kristin Tuivaiti | 1 comment
17 June 2008
ing poorly (from 48.8 to 42.4).
Pierce has been the whole truth and nothing but the truth for the Celtics. He is averaging 22.6 in the Finals (up from 19.8 in the playoffs) and he almost single-handedly won the championship for the
Posted by maniLA ice | 1 comment
No one is giving them credit for being in the Finals, no one believes they can beat the Celtics, no one thinks they can win this series and this championship. No one has faith in the Lakers, except for their loyal few who reside in Los Angeles. No one is giving them a chance, which is why they have to have the drive to prove everyone wrong. Nothing to lose, everything to win.
Posted by Kristin Tuivaiti | No comments yet
15 June 2008
Before I talk about my issues with this game, I would first like to congratulate the Boston Celtics for finally beating the Lakers this series. They won Game 4 after they were down by 24 points in the third quarter. They did a really good job locking down the Lakers. But they also had help from the Lakers. they practically handed the game over. They had a 24 point lead halfway through the game, but just lost that Laker fire that they always had at their arsenal. I couldn't believe what was happening as I watched them slowly but surely lose that comfortable advantage they managed to place themselves in the first and second quarter. One of the issues that haunted the Lakers in the last couple of years was their inescapable ability to lose a very comfortable lead. I haven't seen them do much of that this year, especially after acquiring of Pau Gasol, but the moment they felt they had the win, they just as quickly lost it. I still don't fully understand how they did it, but it hurt me tremendously as I sat there and watched them bury themselves in a 3-1 hole that is very hard to get out of.
Posted by Kristin Tuivaiti | 1 comment
9 June 2008
Game 2 emphasized time and time again that the Lakers only shot 2 free throws against the Celtics' 22 free throws. It wasn't until the end of the second quarter that the Lakers attempted another free throw. The weird thing about this was that the Lakers were opposite themselves in their Game 1 performance. In Game 1, they were too afraid to drive to the basket, while in Game 2, they attacked the middle. I saw many fouls that were conveniently overlooked. There were many complaints from the Lakers because of this, and those complaints were well deserved. Even Kobe, foul-receiver extrordinaire, got slapped and tackled but still could not encourage the referees to blow their whistle. Maybe the referees' whistle-blowing "powers" disappeared after they crossed over to the Laker side of the court.
Posted by Kristin Tuivaiti | 1 comment
8 June 2008
ething that rhymes with "ducking") was the difference in Game 2 and is the reason why the Celtics are up 2-0 in the series.
The second-year man from Cal scored 21 points in 14 minutes. He made six of seven shots from the field and was nine of 13 from the free throw line. He almost outscored the entire Lakers bench (23) and was second to Paul Pierce among
Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
The Lakers struggled some in Game 1 in Boston. The Celtics are not as strong as I assumed before I saw them play last Thursday. They are definitely beatable, especially by the Lakers. The good news from what I've seen so far is, the
Posted by Kristin Tuivaiti | 1 comment
7 June 2008
come out in Game 2.
One day after pulling a Willis Reed-like return in Game 1 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 98-88 victory over the Lakers before a gushing Boston Garden crowd, Paul Pierce (aka The Truth) admitted he is feeling sharp pains in his right knee and revealed that if Game 2 was played Friday he would be a scratch.
Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
5 June 2008
at players.
No matter how many times you play out the 2008 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics in your head and break down all the matchups, the fate of the series will be in the hands of Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett.
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Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
>Well, after a week of waiting the NBA finals are here. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are set to play each other for the 11th time in the finals. These are the two most historic teams in the NBA, a combined 30 titles between the two. There are many storylines in the NBA finals. Paul Pierce returns to Los Angeles. Ray Allen against Kobe Bryant. East coast vs West Coast. Magic vs. Bird. This is one of the most anticipated finals in recent memory. All the angles have been beaten to death, except one thing that has not been talked about is the layoff from when each team closed off their series to the start of this series.
Posted by Jared Prescott | No comments yet
Doc Rivers may be the head coach of the Boston Celtics but the real genius behind the Celtics defense is assistant coach Tom Thibodeau.
Thibodeau comes from the Jeff Van Gundy school of defense, which requires three important principles: 1) load up one side of the floor, usually the strong side, 2) protect the paint and 3) contest every shot. These three diciplines is what elevated the
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Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
31 May 2008
name is back on the billboard charts.And now the NBA is joining in on the '80s theme.The Lakers and Celtics were destined to play in the NBA Finals. At least that's what David Stern has been hoping and praying for since the playoffs began.Two storied franchises.Two teams that have combined to win 30 NBA titles.Two teams that launched a popular slogan in the 1980's...NBA ACTION, IT'S FANTASTIC!The
Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
30 May 2008
Some say that the league wanted this; that there is a conspiracy to bring about a Lakers-Celtics championship. My response: Thanks, but you're idiots. All of you. There, I said it, now shut up. Yes, the thought of a Lakers-
Posted by Nathan Behnam | No comments yet
13 May 2008
oston fans have nothing to worry about. With home court advantage throughout the playoffs the Celtics have the inside track to the NBA title. I have never seen anything like this before. Home court advantage is obviously important, it is why teams play the whole regular season and it’s why Major League Baseball puts it up for grabs every July in the All-Star game. But I didn’t know that playing in front of your home crowd mattered this much.
Posted by Jeff Dufour | No comments yet
3 May 2008
Cavs-Celtics now looks like a toss-up, and I think Orlando can take Detroit in 6, as well as beat the Celtics or Cavs in 6 or 7.
Magic vs. Lakers in the Finals. Lakers win it all in
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Posted by Peace Wilson | 2 comments
17 April 2008
East
Celtics-Hawks: Honestly, this is the only sentence I am writing about this series because it’s going to be an easy sweep. Celtics in 4.
Cavs-Wizards: By far the most intriguing first round series in the East. These two teams have met in the last two years and the Cavs have won both times. LeBron owns this team but this year could be different. The Wizards are finally healthy and have more confidence then they have had in the past. They truly believe they can beat the Cavs, as evident by their comments last week stating they wanted to play Cleveland. The LeBron’s are not as good this year as they were last year so this could definitely be the Wizards time. With that said, I don’t see LeBron out in the first round. Cavs in 7.
Posted by Jeff Dufour | No comments yet
16 April 2008
charts.And now the NBA is joining in on the '80s theme.My gut feeling says that the Lakers and Celtics are destined to play in the NBA Finals. At least that's what David Stern is hoping and praying for.Two storied franchises.Two teams that have combined to win 30 NBA titles.Two teams that launched a popular slogan in the 1980's...NBA ACTION, IT'S FANTASTIC!The
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Posted by maniLA ice | No comments yet
5 March 2008
The Houston Rockets have won 16 in a row, the Spurs 10, and the Celtics 6 not to mention a playoff spot secured..Already. Amazing runs are what we all as sports fans live for, but when will the
Posted by Josh Massieh | No comments yet
18 December 2007
Why is it so difficult now?
Well, the match-up that everyone wants to see if the Cavs versus the Celtics... that preview of the Eastern Conference Finals... Maybe we'll see the Pistons cause a funk in the post-season, but the Cavs have the Pistons cards -- pushed them to the brink two seasons ago and smashed them last season (neither team made any significant roster changes, so I expect the results to be the same should they meet in the Eastern Conference semifinals).
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