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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 19, 2007 23:00:20 GMT -5
at Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards Saturday January 20 Verizon Center 8:00 PM Eastern Delonte West/Gerald Green/Kendrick Perkins/Al Jefferson/Ryan Gomes Off the BenchRondo, Telfair, Kandi, Powe, Ray, Possibly Wally InjuriesPaul Pierce, stress reaction out Theo Ratliff sore back out Tony Allen torn ACL out Wally Szczerbiak sprained ankles day to day Brian Scalabrine bruised knee day to day Gilbert Arenas/Deshawn Stevenson/Caron Butler/Antawn Jamison/Brendan Haywood Off the Bench Booth, Daniels, Hayes, Thomas, Taylor Injuries Darius Songaila back injury- Out Michael Ruffin- foot- Out Key Matchup vs Gilbert Arenas has been on a tear as of late. It will be up to Delonte to try to contain him. Delonte proved that he is 100% by playing very well against the Kings. Since Gilbert still blames the Celtics for not taking him in the first round of the draft after promising they would, he tries extra hard to embarrass the Celtics. Let's hope Delonte is up to the task of defending him. Keys to the GameDefense. We have to play good defense and get stops. We can't exchange baskets with the Wizards, even if Wally and West are back. We have to be able to stop them on the other end. In particular we will have to contain Arenas who is always out to get us. Team ball. We have to play together. When the players all decide that they are going to have to win it themselves we lose. We need to pass the ball and find the open man. Post and Pick and Roll. Doc said in a recent article that we are a post team and a pick and roll team. That would be great if we really were. Maybe it was just wishful thinking. We need to get the ball into the post and work on running the pick and roll. Game ThoughtsBoth teams are on the second of a back to back. The Celtics are on the road but that doesn't mean much as they have played better on the road than at home. Wizards have won 3 in a row while the Celtics have lost 6 in a row.
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 20, 2007 11:10:52 GMT -5
FL, not sure if I ever said this, but I really like pictures/commentary for the pre-games. Awesome job. Karma+. As for the the game, last time the celtics played the wizards, Arenas and Jamison combined for 70+ points (I know, because they are on my fantasy team ). The team needs to contain Arenas, and limit Jamison in the post.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jan 20, 2007 16:27:36 GMT -5
FL, I would say, is the most under appreciated, yet most dedicated Celtics fan among the blogging community. Her contributions here, as well as other places, makes the board so much better. And yeah, I really dig the new signature banner you've got FL. Did you put that one up yourself?
Well, I won't be able to catch this game, and I really don't mind actually. For some reason, I just can't stomach the Wizards. Nothing personal, but I just don't like that team. Maybe its the colors?
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 18:06:45 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind words guys! I enjoy putting together the threads and as you know I love the Celtics.
Derren, I don't think you will miss all that much. We will probably have the Wizards announcers and I don't have much confidence that the Celtics will be able to pull this one out. Hopefully they will play well and make it competitive, though.
No, I didn't do the sig. BoSoxfan over on CP did it for me.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jan 20, 2007 20:01:22 GMT -5
Wow, he did a really good job. Really fantastic looking graphic.
Yeah, I'd be pleasantly surprised if we pull this game out.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 20:06:10 GMT -5
We have the Wizards feed tonight. I really dislike having to listen to the other teams announcers especially when we are losing. Wizards are looking for their 10th straight win at home. they beat the Magic in Orlando last night by 21 points. This could get ugly
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 20:22:44 GMT -5
Celtics starting West, Gomes, Green, Perk, and Al. Perk got the tip and West got it but Stephenson stole it and takes it in for a layup. Gomes is fouled and goes to the line He hits both FTs. Jamison gets the ball down low and gets an uncontested layup. Gomes misses a layup. Wizards with the rebound. Arenas hits a jumper. Gomes hits a jumper. Wizards quickly come back and Butler hits a jumper. Al's jumper rims out but Green is there to tip in the miss. Haywood misses and Gomes rebounds. West drives into the lane and misses a short jumper. Wizards rebound. Arenas hits a jumper quickly on the other end. Green hits a jumper. Wizards miss and Haywood rebounds. West takes it out of his hands. West drives to the basket and misses a layup. Wizards rebound. Wizards miss a jumper and Al rebounds. West draws a foul and hits both FTs. Arenas hits an off balance jumper. Green hits a jumper off the screen on a catch and shoot from the top of the key. Jamison hits a jumper. Green takes it to the basket and misses the up and under. Wizards rebound. Jamison hits a jumper. Al fakes and twists and turns in the lane and draws the foul on Haywood. Celtics inbound on the side. Celtics miss and perk rebounds. He misses a short jump hook Butler rebounds. Butler hits a jumper. West hits a jumper. Stevenson is fouled by Green as he goes to the basket. Stevenson misses the first Hits the second. Arenas with a steal and he takes it all the way to the basket for a layup. Celtics turn it over on a bad pass out of bounds. Time out with 5:55 left in the first and Wizards up 23-14 This is getting ugly.
The Wizards announcers said the there is talk among insiders that Pierce may be out the rest of the year.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jan 20, 2007 20:26:41 GMT -5
Wise move if he is out for the year. This season must be dedicated to develop the young guys, and get a high lottery pick in the process.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jan 20, 2007 20:30:18 GMT -5
Wow, Rondo hits a 20 footer. If he ever gains a consistent jumper, prepare yourself for the Rajon experience!!!
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 20:32:16 GMT -5
Wizards inbound and Green called for a foul. Rondo in for Green. Washington misses a long jumper. Rebound goes out off Boston. Rondo with a steal and takes it quickly up court and lays it down to West who is the trailer for the slam. Butler scores quickly on the other end. Gomes hits a jumper from the FT line. Butler misses and Al rebounds. Perk tries to get the ball inside to Al and Butler gets a steal and Haywood flies in for a dunk. Perk misses a turn around jumper in the lane. Wizards rebound. Butler draws a foul. He hits the first FT. Powe in for Perk. he hits the second. Powe gets into the lane and passes out to Rondo for a baseline jumper. Wizards with another quick score. Gomes hits a baseline jumper. Haywood hits a fall away jumper in the lane. Celtics miss a long jumper. Wizards with the rebound. Butler misses and Stevenson tips in the miss. West misse s a layup. Al rebounds and misses the put back. Gomes tips it in. Jamison is down and looks to be in pain. Time out with 1:14 left in the 1st and Wizards up 35-24. They spent about 5 minutes discussing Rondo's long fingers and the fact that that makes him a big threat to get steals.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 20:36:11 GMT -5
Jamison got up and walked off the floor. Blatche misses a layup and Stevenson tips it in. Ray hits a jumper. Arenas hits a baseline jumper. Stevenson fouls West Celtics inbound on the side. West misses a 3 from the top of the arc. Arenas misses a 3/4 court shot at the buzzer. Score at the end of 1 is Wizards 39 and Celtics 26
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 20:46:36 GMT -5
Celtics inbound to start the second. Rondo takes it hard to the basket and lays it in but is called for an offensive foul. Butler misses a jumper Celtics rebound. Powe drives the lane and is fouled by Blatch who also gets a technical. Telfair hits the T. Powe misses the first FT hits the second FT. Powe, Kandi, Telfair, Ray, Rondo on the court. Powe blocks Thomas' shot. Rondo drives to the basket and draws the foul. He hits both FTs. Arenas shoots an airball that is bothered by Powe. Ball goes out off Boston. Wizards inbound with 18 on the SC. Ball goes out of bounds off Washington. Ray misses a jumper. Powe misses the tip. Wizards come away with it. Wizards miss and Telfair comes away with it. Rondo takes it baseline and gets a reverse layup. Daniels fouled and hits both FTs. Rondo drives the lane and flips it up thinking he was fouled but no call. Wizards quickly come down and score. Celtics miss and Wizards with the rebound. Powe takes it away and is fouled. Time out with Wizards up 43-32 and 8:43 left in the half
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 20:51:39 GMT -5
Celtics inbound and miss a 3. Wizards rebound. Wizards hit a jumper. Celtics with a 24 second violation. Shot clock is stuck and so play is stopped. They are changing it to 21 and Wizards inbound again at mid court. Wiz miss a 3 and Kandi called for a loose ball foul. Daniels hits a long jumper. West called for a travel. Jamison hits a long 3. Time out with 6:53 left in the half and Wizards up 50-32
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 21:01:58 GMT -5
Celtics inbound and West brings it up. Thomas with a block on Al's shot to force a jump ball. Celtics win the tip. Celtics turn it over. Wizards with a quick 2 at the other end. Jefferson hits a baseline jumper. Daniels drives and is fouled by Telfair. He hits both FTs. Ray in for Telafair with Gomes, West, Al and Green. Green hits a long 3. Jamison misses and Wiz called for a foul on the rebound. Al called for a foul. Jamison gets the ball inside and lays it in. Ray spins and gets into the lane and lays it down to Al who has it slapped out of bounds. Before the ball came in a foul called on Wiz. Gomes hits both FTs. Ray with some pressure on Arenas in the back court. Mason misses a 3 and Al rebounds. Mason almost gets a steal but ball goes out of bounds. Celtics inbound with 20 on the SC. Gomes gets into the lane and hits a fall away jumper. Jamison misses but Thomas gets the rebound and put back dunk, Thomas blocks Gomes' shot and the ball goes out of bounds. Time out with 2:55 left in the half and Wizards up 58 - 41
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jan 20, 2007 21:12:35 GMT -5
Celtics inbound. Al gets fouled as he goes up in the paint. He hits the first. Perk comes in for Ray. Al hits the second. Butler called for an offensive foul as Gomes takes the charge. Starters back on the floor. West called for palming. Taylor misses a layup but Wizards get the tip in. Al hits a short jumper in the lane. Arenas misses and West rebounds. Ball goes out of bounds off Wiz. Celtics inbound with 17 on the SC. Green misses a long 3. Wiz rebound. Arenas misses a long 3. Wiz save it from going out of bounds. Green called for a foul on Haywood. He misses the first. Rondo back in. he misses the second and Perk rebounds. West hits a runner in the lane. West with a steal and he takes it all the way for a layup. Butler gets the ball under the basket for an uncontested layup. Celtics with a 24 second violation as West didn't get the shot off in time. Wiz inbound with 5.6 left in the half. Arenas' shot is rejected by Perk. Score at the half is Washington 62 and Boston 49
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