Comments on: Halftime inspiration: Joe, Flip or McDyess?

By: Kevin s.

Kevin s. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:18:48 +0000

The thing about Atlanta is that their back court is substantially better then Boston’s. Further, the Hawks are decisively better at the Center position.

We know that Josh Smith can play like a superstar when he puts his mind to it, which makes the matchup with Garnett close to a wash when the Hawks are at home, and it Pierce/Posey v. Williams/Childress is close to even.

Which reveals a problem for the Celtics. In terms of talent, this is not a 66 win team. Sorry. They won by shutting teams down from day one and outhustling. As a result, they started with a gaudy record, which scared teams (like us) into playing them incorrectly.

In the playoffs, everyone plays hard. Atlanta can’t win on the road, but LeBron James can. And if Ben Wallace can find seven more games in him, Boston’s on-paper deficiencies might ultimately haunt them.

By: D_Town_Fan_in_Chi_Town

D_Town_Fan_in_Chi_Town — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:50:53 +0000

Hey Garrett,

If I am not mistaken, Josh Smith was taken with a pick that Detroit traded to Atlanta in the Rasheed deal way back when. So technically, he could have been ours all along.

What’s weirder is that Josh Childress was the 6th overall pick that year.

By: McDyess may stay on the bench | Detroit Bad Boys

McDyess may stay on the bench | Detroit Bad Boys — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:21:12 +0000

[…] a side note, remember how all of us were wondering what exactly happened during halftime on Sunday? McDyess confirmed that he spoke up, which is rare for him. From Mitch Albom in the Free Press: […]

By: V

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:06:35 +0000

1)Nat’s totally on time, I’ve been saying that for months. Someone remind me exactly how many rings Boston’s Big Three possess? They just got a reality check tonight. I expect them to win, but it may well go 7. They were up 10 late in the 3Q and couldn’t close it out. That’s not a good sign.

2) The one guy Flip can outcoach is Doc. Atlanta’s management doesn’t like Woodson for some reason, but I don’t understand why. He’s done a good job for them.

By: Boney

Boney — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:02:47 +0000

I liked the idea of Webber coming to Detroit last season.. now I see why Philly fans don’t like him. Webber bandwagoned himself onto the best team in the East last season…

What an asshole

By: Slappy

Slappy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:31:50 +0000

Followed this one on the ‘net. I already called the possibility of the Hawks taking at least one game as I consider Bibby and Johnson to have good previous playoff experience and they have good young talent to lead. The Hawks, much like the Sixers are probably better than their record, (at least with Bibby anyway.)I do see the Celtics taking the next two games. I’m less sure of the Pistons ending it in six games though.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:22:44 +0000

Welcome to our world, Boston fans. Join us. Commiserate with us. Slit your wrists with us.

Also, didn’t I say the Pistons should pick up Josh Smith a few posts back before he was really lighting it up? Yeah. I’m the best.

By: Kevin s.

Kevin s. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:09:17 +0000

One thing I noticed about those last few minutes. The only time Atlant got burned was when they double teamed Garnett and left Posey wide open. Otherwise, it was solid man to man with a little bit of trapping Rondo.

That is EXACTLY how to defend the Celtics. Slow them down into the half court set, and make them beat you one on one. The “let’s all watch Rajon Rondo run layups” show is over.

By: Tiny

Tiny — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:07:41 +0000

Yeah, Pierce went out like a punk in this one, especially after Horford called him out at the end of the last game.
Similar to our series, I have no doubt the Celtics will still take it, but every game the Hawks win is just an embarrassment. I’m always happy to see the Celtics embarrassed.

By: Nat-Turner_Wit_Tha_Burner

Nat-Turner_Wit_Tha_Burner — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:02:58 +0000

Think about it, none of the big three really have a lot of playoff experience. It took Garnett like 7 years to get out of the first round, and when he did it wasn’t really because of him. Pierce had a run that one year, but he was ultimately called out by Walker for not stepping up. Allen has some expereince, but he never really took over any any of the series that he’s ever played in. The regular season is one thing, but the playoffs is another beast.Their all LOSERS.

With that being said, BOS IN 6

By: g

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00:12 +0000

PS. For those of you who don’t read lips well, when Zaza Pachulia went nose-to-nose with KG in the 1st half after KG threw his elbow out at him, it was “you do that again and I’m going to f— you up”.

The Hawks and the Sixers are showing signs of what I used to love about Detroit back when I was a brat school kid at Stellwagon and Finney, and hope we see a return to.

By: Tiny

Tiny — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:59:33 +0000

Keegan, I’m sure somebody has rapped ‘boom shackalacka at one point or another.

By: Rob G

Rob G — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:59:12 +0000

Looks like the Eastern conference is a lot more competitive than people supposed… if LBJ can close out the Wiz, then Boston is gonna have a dogfight in the next round (assuming they get past ATL). Very interesting…

In the meantime, our presumed next-round opponent gets to rest while we struggle with the 6ers.

By: Keegan

Keegan — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:57:34 +0000

*wrap.
Holy crap, I should lay down.

By: Keegan

Keegan — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:57:15 +0000

BOOMSHAKALAKA!
That’s a rap.