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Post by The Eye of the Q is upon you! on Feb 3, 2006 13:04:48 GMT -5
A tale of two teams going in opposite directions. The Clippers seek revenge for that New Years Eve loss. That was Boston's only win in a five game road trip.
We are definitely going to lose this game as the Clippers have everything to play for and we are simply trying to get ready for next year at this point.
I think Danny Ainge is working on another trade and this time it may be the really big one coming down. He says that he wants to keep Pierce but I am not buying into any of that crap. In fact, I am beginning to wonder if giving up on Antione Walker is worth all this. Heck, with Antione Walker, at least you always made the playoffs and were a decent 2nd tier team.
What exactly is Danny Ainge's vision?
Is Doc Rivers having any regrets taking this job?
Does Pierce really want to stay in Boston?
Can Perkins, Jefferson, Tony Allen, Wally Z, and West lead us out of this sewer hole?
Is Raef gonna amount to anything but an overpaid journeyman big man?
Where is the energy, the passion, and the emotion?
Where is the leadership going to come from?
Will Scalabrine or Szerbiak please score a basket?
I'm thoroughly confused about what is going on in Boston.
See you in here tonight, Greeniacs!
Over to you Derran, C17, and Flcelt
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 3, 2006 13:26:20 GMT -5
What exactly is Danny Ainge's vision?
Build the team through the draft by acquiring young and athletic basketball players (and not just athletes), make trades to bring in better players, and sign key free agents to fill specific needs.
Does Pierce really want to stay in Boston?
No, I doubt it. He'll see greener pastures elsewhere and will probably ask to be moved again this summer. I'd think that Golden State, who is on the verge of being a pretty good team, would want to trade for Pierce to unite him with Baron Davis. They have either Jason Richardson and Mikael Pietrus to dangle back at us--but if I'm Ainge, I'd squeeze Ike Diogu out of them.
Can Perkins, Jefferson, Tony Allen, Wally Z, and West lead us out of this sewer hole?
Not right now, and not by themselves. Once their development is completed, we'll see a clearer picture of what we have with these guys.
Where is the energy, the passion, and the emotion?
You don't see it much when the team is 10 games under .500. But ironically, the younger players show more energy, passion, and emotion than the older guys.
Where is the leadership going to come from?
I feel that it will come from a collection of players. Delonte and Perk will be the stoic leaders who lead by example, and Jefferson will be the emotional leader.
Will Scalabrine or Szerbiak please score a basket?
This is Doc's fault. They aren't good at scoring one on one. Doc needs to call plays for them to get them open. Both guys can hit open shots (Wally is certainly better at it than Scal), but they need to get open.
I'm thoroughly confused about what is going on in Boston.
Which will make it that much sweeter when we are rewarded for our perserverance. Slowly, but surely, Ainge has been getting rid of the problems in Boston. If you look at the team now, there are no bad attitude players and there are no "me first" guys anymore. Wally, Raef, and Pierce now are the only guys who have been in this league for more than 5 years. This is a really young team and we need a lot of developing. But the talent and attitude is there. We just need to wait.
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Post by goceltics34 on Feb 3, 2006 16:57:19 GMT -5
I dont like the macthup. Brand idsa load down load which could lead to serious foul problems for whomever is guarding him. I would assume it would be perk. Cuttino mobley is a celtic killer. Sam cassell usually has god games against us as well. If the clippers are on top of their game i see another loss.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 3, 2006 19:17:46 GMT -5
I have confidence in Perk and Jefferson--they may be able to keep Brand in check. If not, we always have Brian Scalabrine to shut him down!!! ;D
Yep, Cassel is hard to contain because he's such a crafty player.
I have a good feeling about this game, though. Strangely optimistic. Looking forward to game time (T-minus 20 minutes).
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Post by The Eye of the Q is upon you! on Feb 3, 2006 19:38:45 GMT -5
Game time is here and now I turn it over to my partner Flceltfan12 for the play-by-play!
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 19:44:34 GMT -5
Perk, West, Raef, PP and Wally are starting tonight. Waltah is in the house!! Chris Kaman is one of the ugliest players in the league. Perk gets the tip and taps it out to West. Mobly gets a piece of Raef's first shot. Clippers come back with it and PP called for a foul. 20 sec time out called as PP seems to be hurting. He seems to be ok and will stay in the game. Brand makes both FTs.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 19:51:50 GMT -5
PP spins in the lane and kicks out to West for a 3 that goes in and out. Clippers rebound and Cassell hits a jumper. West misses again as it goes in and out. Clips miss and Celts rebound. Wally takes it stong to the basket and slams it home. Clips miss and Celts come down with it. Raef missed and Wally grabs the O rebound. West hits a Jumper. Brand misses and PP grabs the rebound. Perk rebounds a Celtic miss and gets the put back. Kaman hits a jumper in the lane. Delonte throws it away. Brand takes it down and slams it for 2. Wally misses from the corner and Perk rebounds and has his shot blocked and Clips come away with it. Kaman hits a bank shot in the paint. PP loses it out fo bounds with 1 sec on the shot clock. PP inbounds to Raef who puts up a 3 on a catch and shoot. Perk rebounds and gets the put back and a foul. He hits the FT to complete the 3 point play. Perk with a monster block!! PP too hard off the glass and Perk is there for the rebound but put back is no good . Clips come away with it and throw it away. PP takes it to the basket and is fouled.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 19:53:12 GMT -5
PP hits 1 of 2 FTs. Ross's shot over the backboard and Celts come back with it. PP makes a move to the basket and is fouled by Ross. PP at the line with Clips leading 12 -10 Time out called
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 20:00:29 GMT -5
During the time out Doc told them to be more aggressive taking it to the basket. They also put in a new set for Wally. PP gets 1 of 2 but gets his own rebound. Raef misses a layup but Perk is there for the rebound and put back. Brand hits a jumper. PP misses and Kaman rebounds. Perk called for a foul underneath. Brand hits both FTs. West takes it baseline and hits a little floater along the baseline. Clippers shot no good and Perk rebounds. West misses from the FT line and Brand takes it quickly to the basket. West's shot is short and Clips rebound. Cassell hits a jumper. Raef misses from the top of the key. Wally gets the rebound but misses the jumper. Cassell rebounds and Kaman takes to the basket and lays it in. Time out called with Clippers up 22-15.
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Post by The Eye of the Q is upon you! on Feb 3, 2006 20:02:16 GMT -5
Q's 1st update: Clippers 22, Celtics 15 3:23 1st Q
The Celtics are shooting very poorly but Perkins is absolutely kicking butt out there with an almost double double qtr.
I like the way the C's are approaching this, though.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 20:05:59 GMT -5
Al is in for Raef, Wally hits a jumper. Wally called for a foul on Mobley. Clips inbound. Clips miss and PP rebounds. PP misses the layup and rebound goes out of bounds off LA. Al with a pass inside to West who brings it back out and then hits a short jumper. Mobley hits a jumper. West to the basket and misses a layup but Al is there for the rebound and put back. Cassell misses off the catch and Al rebounds. PP with a miss and Perk there for the rebound. his put back is no good. Clips come down with the rebound. Perk called for a foul.
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Post by longtimefan on Feb 3, 2006 20:08:14 GMT -5
i believe danny is doing a great job, and you will all see it soon enough
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 20:08:18 GMT -5
Raef, Al, PP, Greene, and Tony in the game for the Celts. PP takes the ball to the basket and is fouled. PP hits both FTs. Celts get a steal. Greene to Allen who lays it in. Ross hits a jumper at the buzzer. Clippers lead the Celts 29-25 at the end of 1
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Post by The Eye of the Q is upon you! on Feb 3, 2006 20:10:48 GMT -5
Q at the qtr: LAC 29, Bos 25
What a nice fast break basket by TA from O'Green!!!!!
Perkins and Jefferson will wreak havoc out there. Go penetrate Paul.
D West will create matchup trouble for Cassell.
C's will make the Clips earn their roadie tonight.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Feb 3, 2006 20:11:05 GMT -5
Woohoo. Clippers lead is only 26 -25 as they looked at that last bucket and saw it wasn't in time.
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