The Celtics won the game, but the big three played big minutes again. I know we needed the win, but thinking long term this may not be the best time to go to an 8 player rotation.
Pierce 34.34
Garnett 36.11
Allen 44.13
Most likely the same thing for the Knicks game.
The Celtics win! But did they?
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The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/19/2011 11:55 PM EDT
- paulbrr7
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Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 12:04 AM EDT
- CelticFanLA
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In Response to The Celtics win! But did they?:The Celtics won the game, but the big three played big minutes again. I know we needed the win, but thinking long term this may not be the best time to go to an 8 player rotation. Pierce 34.34 Garnett 36.11 Allen 44.13 Most likely the same thing for the Knicks game.
Posted by paulbrr7
Simple answer, give Jeff Green, Delonte, and Baby more minutes, and even start one or two of them if needed. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 12:27 AM EDT
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If the Celts go on a win streak remember this game against the Hornets.The win tonight is an example of a veteran team overcoming adversity. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 12:30 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:If the Celts go on a win streak remember this game against the Hornets. The win tonight is an example of a veteran team overcoming adversity.
Posted by P34
You tell'em buddy!!! -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 12:32 AM EDT
- rameakap
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:In Response to The Celtics win! But did they? : Simple answer, give Jeff Green, Delonte, and Baby more minutes, and even start one or two of them if needed.
Posted by CelticFanLA
Agree
and get Shaq back!
This should be the mins down the stetch
C - Kristic 32, Shaq 8, Baby 8
PF - KG 24, Baby 18, Green 4
SF - Pierce, 20, Green 28
SG - Ray 30, Pierce 12, Delonte 6
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Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 1:26 AM EDT
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One game with big minutes is fine. I think big three like the win more than less minutes played. This is the time to get the team ready for playoffs and get better seed. The team needs to be mentally and physically prepared. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 1:41 AM EDT
- Celtsfan4life
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There's always something to complain about, huh? Doc has no balls as he won't sit rondo. Rondo stinks. KG has been punked. PP needs to be taken out and let Green play. Ray plays too many minutes. etc, etc, etc.The fact is we desperately needed a win and Doc coached to get that win. I believe he has tried resting folks but the team was getting too many losses and he went for the win tonight. I'm glad he did. We needed it.West and Green and BBD are tremendous subs and Krstic is now showing his true colors - few points and few rebounds in the last few games. I still like him, but the heart and soul of the team will be the Big 4, Shaq, West, BBD, and Green. By the end of the year, these guys will carry us to a championship!Way to go tonight, Doc and team. -
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Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 2:56 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:There's always something to complain about, huh? Doc has no balls as he won't sit rondo. Rondo stinks. KG has been punked. PP needs to be taken out and let Green play. Ray plays too many minutes. etc, etc, etc. The fact is we desperately needed a win and Doc coached to get that win. I believe he has tried resting folks but the team was getting too many losses and he went for the win tonight. I'm glad he did. We needed it. West and Green and BBD are tremendous subs and Krstic is now showing his true colors - few points and few rebounds in the last few games. I still like him, but the heart and soul of the team will be the Big 4, Shaq, West, BBD, and Green. By the end of the year, these guys will carry us to a championship! Way to go tonight, Doc and team.
Posted by Celtsfan4life
That is how I feel, verbatim. Some people are addicted to complaining. This win was just what the DOC ordered, pun fully intended. ;-) -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 9:24 AM EDT
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I think Doc should still work in Arroyo. Dont complain about Krstic when the whole starting unit hit a wall these past few games. Pavlovic and Murphy will see some more time in the next few games. The starters will still need rest down the stretch. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 9:45 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they? : Agree and get Shaq back! This should be the mins down the stetch C - Kristic 32, Shaq 8, Baby 8 PF - KG 24, Baby 18, Green 4 SF - Pierce, 20, Green 28 SG - Ray 30, Pierce 12, Delonte 6 PG - Rondo 30, Delonte 18
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Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 9:53 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they? : Agree and get Shaq back! This should be the mins down the stetch C - Kristic 32, Shaq 8, Baby 8 PF - KG 24, Baby 18, Green 4 SF - Pierce, 20, Green 28 SG - Ray 30, Pierce 12, Delonte 6 PG - Rondo 30, Delonte 18
Posted by rameakapYup this looks good.With Shaq back that moves Nenad to a bench guy and him and Baby together just works nice. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 10:29 AM EDT
- Jump-ball-overtime
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Celtic management may see a different picture now.
At the time of the trade the Celtics had a healthy lead over the Bulls in the east and Miami, was well... Miami. In addition, in the West, it looked like the Spurs or the Mavericks were going to be the team to beat in the finals.
The trade for Green and Krstic under these conditions.
Since the trade, the Lakers demolished the Spurs in San Antonio, making it look like boredom was the real opponent for most of the year.
With the likelihood of the Lakers coming out of the west, and playing well now, the Celtics can no longer afford to lose games that way that they have recently. As a result, Doc may feel that he has to play for home court advantage, not just against the Bulls, but also the Lakers. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 10:53 AM EDT
- paulbrr7
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:There's always something to complain about, huh? Doc has no balls as he won't sit rondo. Rondo stinks. KG has been punked. PP needs to be taken out and let Green play. Ray plays too many minutes. etc, etc, etc. The fact is we desperately needed a win and Doc coached to get that win. I believe he has tried resting folks but the team was getting too many losses and he went for the win tonight. I'm glad he did. We needed it. West and Green and BBD are tremendous subs and Krstic is now showing his true colors - few points and few rebounds in the last few games. I still like him, but the heart and soul of the team will be the Big 4, Shaq, West, BBD, and Green. By the end of the year, these guys will carry us to a championship! Way to go tonight, Doc and team.
Posted by Celtsfan4life
You start your post with " There is always something to complain about, huh" Then rip into Kristic.. your a real smaty -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 11:39 AM EDT
- TheDUDDER
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In Response to The Celtics win! But did they?:The Celtics won the game, but the big three played big minutes again. I know we needed the win, but thinking long term this may not be the best time to go to an 8 player rotation. Pierce 34.34 Garnett 36.11 Allen 44.13 Most likely the same thing for the Knicks game.
Posted by paulbrr7
I think it is kind of funny how Doc says he is going to manage the minutes, etc. but then he realizes that if he manages the minutes downward they have no chance of winning. So he is actually kind of in a tough spot.
I think he needs to sit Rondo and manage the BIG 3 to only 30 minutes and if that means they lose, then they lose. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 11:47 AM EDT
- paulbrr7
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:In Response to The Celtics win! But did they? : I think it is kind of funny how Doc says he is going to manage the minutes, etc. but then he realizes that if he manages the minutes downward they have no chance of winning. So he is actually kind of in a tough spot. I think he needs to sit Rondo and manage the BIG 3 to only 30 minutes and if that means they lose, then they lose.
Posted by TheDUDDER
I agree! -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 1:35 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:In Response to The Celtics win! But did they? : I think it is kind of funny how Doc says he is going to manage the minutes, etc. but then he realizes that if he manages the minutes downward they have no chance of winning. So he is actually kind of in a tough spot. I think he needs to sit Rondo and manage the BIG 3 to only 30 minutes and if that means they lose, then they lose.
Posted by TheDUDDER
I would like to see more of the Green, Davis, Krystic. West and Arroyo or Sasha play more togather. I like West I think this kid put his past behind him. He worked so hard this year to come back and be ready each time. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 1:37 PM EDT
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This was an amazing win on a second night of two away back to backs. This is how a team rights itself when on a bad track. Playing some extra minutes for the starters revealed maybe the bench guys are more effective now and need more minutes. Be sure Pierce will frothing at the mouth to right his last few off nights in NY. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 1:42 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:This was an amazing win on a second night of two away back to backs. This is how a team rights itself when on a bad track. Playing some extra minutes for the starters revealed maybe the bench guys are more effective now and need more minutes. Be sure Pierce will frothing at the mouth to right his last few off nights in NY.
Posted by concord27
Pierce loves playin in the Gaaaaden -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 1:43 PM EDT
- jdm894g
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The Celtics win, but did they? Yes, they learned that thier key reserves is Green, West and Davis. We still need one more guy, I guess Krstic when Shaq comes back! -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 2:19 PM EDT
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The Lakers have 20 losses and the Celtics have 19 losses. They need home court for the finals. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 4:23 PM EDT
- Celtsfan4life
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It will be very close. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Lakers get HCA against us if we should meet in the finals. Lakers play the rest of this month at home with only Dallas and Portland as the only "possibly" tough games. Then, they have to play SA and OKC and Denver in their last 8, but all of those tough games are at home. Their back to backs are against Golden State and Sac. GS might challenge them but SAC won't.Lakers have a slightly easier path. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 7:02 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:This was an amazing win on a second night of two away back to backs. This is how a team rights itself when on a bad track. Playing some extra minutes for the starters revealed maybe the bench guys are more effective now and need more minutes. Be sure Pierce will frothing at the mouth to right his last few off nights in NY.
Posted by concord27
If Shaq comes back, the 3 guys who came off the bench against the Hornets plus Krstyk may round out the playoff rotation. I could live with that. -
Re: The Celtics win! But did they?
posted at 3/20/2011 7:04 PM EDT
- jrleftfoot
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n Response to Re: The Celtics win! But did they?:The Celtics win, but did they? Yes, they learned that thier key reserves is Green, West and Davis. We still need one more guy, I guess Krstic when Shaq comes back!
Posted by jdm894g
Missed your post and essentially repeated it. guess that makes me an unintentional plagiarist.