dom

Spurs in 6.

Although I'd rather see the Lakers win.

CarbonGray Earl

Lakers will be alright. They aren't as nubile as people like to think.

playa4real

iTrader: (3)

not sh*t ..i didnt know that. pretty ridiculous stats..

even though im a diehard knicks fan..there hasnt been much to cheer about in years...so a lakers-detroit is what i want to see or for that matter lakers-celtics..i dunno im just not a big fan of the celtics..they're too hyped up for no reason

elessar

They are hyped, but I think the biggest single-season turnaround in win/loss record is a pretty good reason.

JediMindTricks

i'll disagree...i don't think the celtics are hyped for no reason.

they had a great regular season. the turnaround was remarkable. the "big 3" actually worked (for the regular season). and it's the boston celtics.

obviously, it's easy to say now that they're all hype and overrated.

but the majority of the hype they got was for the regular season, and they deserved that, i think.

honestly, i don't think they're getting much hype anymore. there's more criticism than praise now.

CarbonGray Earl

Ya, but they aren't living up to that standard in the playoffs. If any organization should know that, its the Celts.

I will say though, they aren't responsible for the hype. ESPN, ABC, et al, has built them up so much that its a pretty good story seeing the pre-season fave having so much trouble.

CarbonGray Earl

I think Ray is bearing the brunt of that criticism right now.

I think Doc should share some of that though. He's can coach an up-and-coming team to overacheive, but I don't think he's a great coach of talent.

elessar

I agree - they're like a different team now. I was just taking issue with the statement that they were hyped for no reason. Their regular-season performance was the reason for the hype.

elessar

Even is entitled to have a shooting slump every once in awhile (although now is not a great time for one); that's what the other 2 guys in the Big 3 are there for. I think Doc is much more to blame for screwing around with the rotation in the playoffs... see that ESPN Page 2 article I posted last week. It's a "joke" article, but there's a lot of truth in it.

CarbonGray Earl

Ray's gotta shoot himself out of it. I wouldn't go so far as running plays for him, as I think he's a player of enough caliber to get himself going, but he just lacks confidence.

That article is funny. I think its a pretty good summary of what is going on.

S14 n Tsx

Well, let the spurs be the first one to break this record.

Palayah8ta

not this year... vajacic wont let that happen..

is300eater

I have to admit... Vajacic didn't do so well last night tho... he missed a lot of shots, luckily he didn't miss the 2 free throws at the end of the game

UNeeKLiNG

iTrader: (3)

watching the celtics game right now....86-79 pistions with 7 mins to go....Rondo is doing well BUT guy is SCARED to take a shot...he's had plenty of open 13 ft'ers and just holds it...if he can get down a good mid range he'd be pretty hard to guard IMO....

michep21

"yes sir"

savage

fuck, we lost... some stupid fouls on our part tonight...

the positive is that Jesus is back, Ray finally found his stroke...

Now it's time to go to work and win one in their house...

Jason1000RR

Detroit and Boston; both teams played very well. Detroit basically edged them out. If this series carries this tone then Boston is in trouble. D!

Sarlacc

Yes Detroit!!!

Awesome, great plays on both sides. Detroit is laying down some massive defensive.

Garnett and Allen...sometimes its like how the fuck do they make those shots, great players.

is300eater

as much as I'm for the Lakers.... I have a feeling Detroit's gonna go all the way...

elessar

Yup, too many dumb fouls and they gave up too many 3's. Well, they had a good run, but no home court = no championship. Hope they can hold everything together for next season.

sonnyg80

The negative is that they have to win on the road lol

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

not gonna happen. lakers are bringing the trophy back this season.

savage

I think the Celtics are going to take game 3...

sure I am annoyed they lost at home, but I am not ready to throw in the towel yet...

sonnyg80

Nah I agree - it's gonna be a long series. I think Boston can win in Detroit and Detroit will win again in Boston.

andyjl

i don't think they will win game 3. C's have proven they can't win a playoff road game.

JediMindTricks

well, logic says they'll eventually win one. they've proven they can't lose at home, but they finally did.

i dunno if they'll take game 3. but i do believe they'll win one in detroit.

sonnyg80

What a spanking by the Lakers!

joerockt

Nice ass whooping...Spurs are old and tired...

goose25

Good luck with that buddy. Your boys couldn't win one in Atlanta nor Cleveland and you expect them to get it together and win one in detroit ? If they do then they'll have to put together a damn good game plan and execute it, but i don't think that Doc Rivers has it within himself to pull it off on the road.

JediMindTricks

could it be that the celtics have woken up?

JediMindTricks

and boston finally wins a road game.

goose25

Uhhh, nevermind

mystikk

C's won a road game? I should be able to walk outside and see flying pigs right?

Sarlacc

PIstons just got decimated last night. They finally pulled their shit together with defense in the last 5 minutes...but they couldnt hit their big shots.

flip_side

iTrader: (6)

you mean veerajack?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5_xkb9E5w0

Jason1000RR

Detroit and Boston tied at 2 thanks to McDeyss and Maxiel today!

savage

what an ugly game by the Celtics tonight... although i had a feeling Detroit was goin to win coming into this one...

oh and since i didn't get an chance game 3... i told you so...

Sarlacc

missed tonights game

S14 n Tsx

^^^ you didn't missed out that much.

boring ass game.

elessar

Who the f*** is that Maxiel guy and WTF kinda Wheaties did he eat before the game?? His block of Garnett's dunk was insane, and after that he was making plays all over the place. Doc Rivers needs to figure out what the hell got into that guy and give some of it to Ray Allen.