After getting a taste of humble pie in Indiana on Saturday night, will the Celtics (2-1) be able to rebound for a victory in Houston against the Rockets (3-0)? Houston’s big man, Yao Ming, is playing his best basketball ever (22.3 ppg, 11.3 rpg). He still has Tracy McGrady to supply scoring help, but the Rockets have also added Ron Artest, bringing some defense and toughness to a team that desperately needed it. The Truth’s longtime antagonist will likely be in his finest form tonight. Houston also features Luis Scola who I find terribly annoying and Rafer Alston, a total headcase by most accounts. The C’s need to play sound basketball to win this one, something they failed to do against the Pacers. That means hitting free throws and cutting down on turnover (KG alone was called for 4 travels on Saturday). It will also be important to keep Perk out of foul trouble with Yao on the other side. Share your thoughts on all of the action right here!Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Celts Report: Game 4 vs Rockets
After getting a taste of humble pie in Indiana on Saturday night, will the Celtics (2-1) be able to rebound for a victory in Houston against the Rockets (3-0)? Houston’s big man, Yao Ming, is playing his best basketball ever (22.3 ppg, 11.3 rpg). He still has Tracy McGrady to supply scoring help, but the Rockets have also added Ron Artest, bringing some defense and toughness to a team that desperately needed it. The Truth’s longtime antagonist will likely be in his finest form tonight. Houston also features Luis Scola who I find terribly annoying and Rafer Alston, a total headcase by most accounts. The C’s need to play sound basketball to win this one, something they failed to do against the Pacers. That means hitting free throws and cutting down on turnover (KG alone was called for 4 travels on Saturday). It will also be important to keep Perk out of foul trouble with Yao on the other side. Share your thoughts on all of the action right here!
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Get it to whoever T-Mac is guarding. He plays zero defense.
KG can't let Scola get into his head. Same for Pierce with Artest. They are both agitators that are just trying to make the other guy think about everything other than the game.
This will be a good mental test for the C's. Especially coming off a loss.
Well playing the Rockets. I'll most likely get to watch the game. if its not blacked out i'll be back for the game.
Due to the election I wont be as on top of things as I normally am.
Rondo needs to take it to Alston all game. Rondo stunk it up last game - time to lead
I agree JBS, Rondo does need to step up but Skip 2 My Lou does have skills. Rondo needs to keep Alston outside the arc, he's only 4 of 15 from 3 this year.
I was getting pretty happy had the Rockets pregame. Then came game time "this program is blacked out in your viewing area"....WHAT THE F, i live in Texas why is it blacked out.
Looks like i'll be watching election coverage or playing madden.
Perk is playing like a beast.
KG honestly may have a better outside shot that 90% of all shooting guards.
WOW....Rondo stop and pop on a break...awesome
Rafer Alston plays streetball on the court - can't help but add a little ghetto to every move. Kind of hilarious.
Ray Allen going to the hole...we need that much more this year.
Celts getting so many layups - 15-4 run. All defense of course
Watching the election = I feel like I am watching the NBA draft
Tony Allen can go to the hole at will and will get a shot off (not blocked)....but whether it goes in is another story
Artest is totally the leader of this team...which is great for a while...then he will self destruct. He is a talented motherfucker though
Celts are getting every call right now....Rockets are pissed
I dont think I like Powe and Big Baby in at the same time
Rockets on 10-0 run....Perk ends it with baby hook. I cant say enough about Perk
Celts were up 15 - now down 3 out of nowhere. We look awful in this 23-4 run by them
This is a game of runs...Celts close hald on an 11-1 run
Gary Payton, Ahmad Rashad, Chris Webber are the studio guys on NBA TV. Payton is fucking hilarious.
58-53 Celts at the half
Perk 7 pts, 5 boards
Ray Ray 12 pts 4 assts
Rondo 10 pts, 3 boards, 3 assts
Big Baby 7 pts 2 boards - total spark player #1 so far
KG looks bad
Ray Allen is playing really good bball 2nite. Impressive.
PERK WITH A HUUUUUUUGE block on Yao. He has 4 blocks 2nite with 15 points, 7 boards....definitely the #1 spark
KG just totally baited Alston into a tech. That was amazing. KG approached Alston and talked shit...knowing that Alston would overract....ref stood in between...and Alston overreacted. Well done
Rockets are pissed at refs.
bad shot by Ray Allen...followed by TMac drive to hole...drains it...foul on Ray. Not good
Ray Allen is RIDICULOUS right now - 29 points
Scola having a great game too. Celts up 3 with 2 mins to go
1:17 left actually.
KG HUGE bucket. Great picks by Pierce and Perk
They put Artest on Ray ALlen (smart move) - but then Pierce just took over and got KG wide open off a drive.
Ray Allen fouls out...player of the game. Celts up 4 with the ball and 33 seconds left
SPARKS
1) Ray Allen
2) Perk
3) Big Baby
Tony Allen fouled TMac last night taking a 3...down 4...with 20 seconds left. Really dumb move - especially since the refs are going to call it at home even if it is minor. Tony Allen dodged a bullet there...TMac missed 1 of the 3...and then Eddie House iced the game. Great win
Tonight we play the Thunder..top scorers:
Durant
Westbrook
Jeff Green
Time to hammer the young guns
JBS, great blogging. Thanks.
I'm giving you the honor of picking the 3 sparks so I'll go with your choices. I had the same top 2 was going to give Pierce #3 for his all-around play....but I didn't see Baby in the 1st half, so your picks are in.
Well done.
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