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Post by The Eye of the Q is upon you! on Jan 20, 2006 23:39:48 GMT -5
 The 2nd of back to back set with division leading NJ. The Celtics look for the 1st 3 game winning streak of the season and to shave another game off the NJ lead on the Celtics. Boston has done a good job so far against the divisional rivals. In fact they should have been perfect except for some numbnuts play in Philly last week. But that was before Doc commited to Perkins and Jefferson. To accomplish this task of winning in the Tuna Swamp tomorrow, the mistakes of the veterans must stop. Pierce and RD must pass the ball or shoot the open looks. There can be no sloppiness like the 3rd qtr tonight. That was horrible. New Jersey had no business winning tonight's game as they were outplayed decisively if the Celtics hadn't committed those TO's and missed the FT's. There are matchup problems that Perkins, Jefferson, and even LaFrentz create for the NJ bigs. Also lack of depth is a problem for the Nets as they have last three out of four games on their homecourt on the 2nd night of back to backs. The Celtics are applying themselves better and have closed out successfully in tight games twice in a row. To do it tonight in New Jersey would be huge.
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Post by esco33 on Jan 21, 2006 10:53:19 GMT -5
I really measure tonight's game as a HUGE test. It's a back-to-back game against a 1st place team at their home floor who we just surprised last night. You know New Jersey will come out to play, and this time they will not be surprised by what we throw at them. I think it will be very difficult to beat this team back to back games, BUT if we manage to get another win, it will mark the first time where we have won 3 in a row, and we will have picked up two quick games on the division leaders. If we get a win tonight, the confidence of Perk and Big Al will be SO HIGH. It will be great for the team's morale and chemistry as well as helping Doc to gain more trust in his young guys hopefully enough to continue playing them. This could be a turning point of the season right here. The Minnesota game was of course, but it can continue again tonight if it is realized that last night was not a fluke. I hope the streak continues. Keep it up C's!!! BCP!!!  |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jan 21, 2006 16:57:17 GMT -5
Yep, attack them with Al and Perk. Sick Tony Allen on Vince Carter and play Allen more than 15 minutes. His athleticism and quickness should be able to at least stay in front of Carter.
Last night, we should have won by 10, but our free throw percentage was terrible. Hopefully, we can keep up the pressure on them and make another game out of this one.
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Post by longtimefan on Jan 21, 2006 17:48:02 GMT -5
is the game on espn 2 tonight?
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 18:05:47 GMT -5
is the game on espn 2 tonight? No, it is on NBA TV. |
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Post by esco33 on Jan 21, 2006 18:05:58 GMT -5
is the game on espn 2 tonight? No. FSNE, YES, and NBATV ...oops. flceltsfan beat me to it. |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:16:13 GMT -5
Have the Nets announcers tonight... YUK!! Nets get the tip. Krstic misses a jumper and West comes away with the rebound. PP's shot is short and nets come away with it. Perk rebounds. Pierce misses a layup and Kidd rebounds. Nets miss a 3 pointer and Perk rebounds. Raef on the drive and misses Nets come away with the rebound. Jefferson hits a 3. Perkins misses a fall away jumper. Kidd drives to the basket and his shot is blocked from behind by West. Robinson hits a fadeaway in the lane. Ricky's shot is blocked and Nets come away with it. Carter's shot no good. Celts rebound but throw it off Perk's foot. Ricky hits a long jumper. Nets up 10-4. Kidd's hook in the lane is no good but Nets tip rebound out to Jefferson. Carter is fouled going to the hoop. He hits both FTs
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:18:17 GMT -5
Delonte is fouled by Carter and Celts will inbound with 19 on the SC. Ricky throws it away and Carter takes it hard to the basket and is fouled by Raef. Time out called.
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Post by longtimefan on Jan 21, 2006 20:19:47 GMT -5
looks like it will be a battle tonight
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:23:13 GMT -5
Carter hits the FT. Nets up 15-4. Robinson called for a foul. Celts inbound with 16 on the SC. Perk backs into the lane, takes 2 dribles and hits a hook shot. Krstic misses and PP rebounds. Ricky misses a jumper. Jefferson is called for an offensive foul as he dips his shoulder taking it it to the basket. West hits a 3 from the corner. Lob to Krstic who misses the dunk but Carter gets the rebound and put back. Jefferson called for a foul and goes to the bench. West drains another 3 from the opposite corner. West gets the steal Ricky hits from about 18 feet. Time out called with Nets up 17-14.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:28:44 GMT -5
Robinson's jumper is short and Perk gets the rebound. Raef misses a 3 and Nets rebound. Carter stops and pops and misses and West clears the rebound. PP misses in the lane and Nets rebound. PP gets a steal and can't finish. Nets come back and Vaughn hits in the lane. Ricky hits a jumper. Kidd's 3 rims out and Perk gets the rebound. Perk hits a short jumper in the lane. Carter drives in the lane and lays it in. Delonte front rims a 3 and Krstic rebounds. Krstic down low draws the foul. He hits both FTs.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:32:58 GMT -5
Al is in for Raef and Tony in for Ricky. Perk's shot is blocked and Nets come away with it and Vaughn hits a jumper. Al misses down low and Nets run and Vaughn takes it to the basket and lays it in. Pierce hits a 3. Krstic hits a hook shot over Perk. West with a bullet pass inside to Al who lays it in. Carter with a one hander in the lane. Al's hook shot is good. Carter's shot is in and out. Pierce heaves 3/4 shot and NJ fouls. They had a foul to give. Celts inbound to Scal who tosses it up at the buzzer and misses. At the end of 1 Nets up 6 31-25. Sure was fast and furious out there. Hard to keep up with it!!
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Post by longtimefan on Jan 21, 2006 20:37:45 GMT -5
you do an awesome jpb, many thanks
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:42:21 GMT -5
Celts inbound to start the second. Greene in and brings it up. Almost loses it but recovers. Ricky misses a jumper and Nets come down with the rebound. Vaughn drives to the basket and is fouled by Greene. He misses the first FT 2nd is good. Scal inbounds to greene. They break the press by passing it up court. Al loses it out of bounds. Kidd hits a fall away jumper in the lane. Scal throws it away trying to pass inside. Vaughn hits quickly at the other end. Greene misses and Padget rebounds. Kidd loses it in the lane and krstic comes up with it and hits an up and under and is fouled. He hits the FT. Nets are trapping as the Celts bring it up. Ricky's shot is short and Kidd grabs the rebound and is fouled by Greene. Tony steals the ball and is fouled to prevent the fast break. Celts inbound at mid court. Al catches the ball in the middle of the lane and hits a hook. Krstic misses in the lane and Tony rebounds. Greene misses and Tony gets the rebound, It is knocked out of bounds but Celts retain possession. Celts inbound and Tony misses but Greene is there to slam the miss home.. Krstic misses in the lane. Vaughn rebounds and his put back is no good. Time out called.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 21, 2006 20:46:46 GMT -5
Nets lead is 10 39-29. Nets inbound under their basket. Kidd's jumper is no good and Nets get the long rebound. Zoran makes a driving layuup. Al misses a jumper and Veal rebounds. Greenes shot no good and Nets come away with it. Padgett's Shot no good and Scal ties it up with Kidd on the rebound. Nets get the tip. Tony blocks Zoran's shot and a foul is called. He makes both FTs. Nets up by 14. Al down low misses but is fouled and will shoot 2.
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