Knicks nix Celtics, 100-88
Opposing teams seem to have discovered the Celtics' Achilles heel.
The New York Knicks concentrated their defense on Celtic point guard Rajon Rondo in defeating the Celtics, 100-88, last night. This was the Celtics' fourth loss in six games, a streak which began when the Los Angeles Lakers used similar tactics in starting this Celtic slump Dec. 25.
But the Knicks added their own Hector-ian twist, capitalizing on a right calf injury to Kevin Garnett late in the third quarter. Literally, a David Lee kick to Garnett's calf caused the problem. Figuratively, this was a kick in the Celtics' teeth, an expected win over the Knicks turning into a swim in the Styx.
"I thought they had amazing energy and focus," Celtic coach Doc Rivers said of the Knicks (13-19). "I thought we had average energy and focus. In the first half, we were shooting 54 percent and I thoguht we were playing like crap offensively and defensively. Then, in the second half, we didn't make shots."
The Celtics (29-6), who visit Charlotte Tuesday, stayed in contention on the shooting of Paul Pierce (31 points), but faltered in the final minutes.



End of the 3rd quarter and the Lakers are putting on a defensive clinic!!!!
I hope the C's are watching and taking notes. We have extended a one point halftime lead to 15!!!!!
hog
The worst part of this loss tonight is that it just might make the C's want Marbury even more than before. The guy doesn't like sitting on the bench. He doesn't like to pass or play D. Marbury is not the answer. But after tonight, Ainge just might do something desperate.
I won't even tell you how it ended. Tacos are an aquired taste and I don't think you'd be interested. So get some rest, it's gonna be a long Monday. There is a lot of things to lecture you on.
And since my team owns yours, yes, I do have the right to lecture you!!!!!!!!!!
hog (puffin on my victory cigar)
hog heaven!!!!!!!!
Actually it was a knee. David Lee is a beast!!!
HAHA
hog heaven!!!!
The Knicks are better than the Celtics now!!!
It was the Lakers, they destroyed them.
Hey Marc,
Why are you censoring the truth from your readers? You have unfairly deleted some of my posts and it just shows thin skin on your part. No wonder your choice of roundball entertainment stems from a team as pathetic as the Boston. Seriously. I must be on to something because if you had any faith in your team, you'd put my posts through and wait for me to eat crow.your part. I understand consistant winning is relatively new to your team, but you have to start believing in them sometime.
Sorry Marc!!
(open mouth, insert foot here)
Thanks for putting mine through.
hog
I've had many of my comments deleted as well. Seems the "tough" Boston crowd needs quite a bit of sheltering from their blog "mommies."
Yeaaaah, it's cool some Laker troll is posting on message boards during work (assuming he does work) and late into the night about the supposed dominance of his team that hasn't won anything since 2003. Remember, 131-92...you'll never live that down.
Gotta love the iphone, I can post from anywhere, anytime!!!!!
Blame your damn C's for sucking so bad right now. They have brought all of this upon you. I never thought in a million years I'd be able to say what I've said recently.
Who would have thought???????
Well, gotta hit the gym now(since some of you are so interested in my daily routine), so get some rest Boston fans. The Bobcats can be tough at home, trust me, they have given us fits. Watch out for Raja Bell. He can shut down Rondo if need be. And the need will be!!!!!!!
Because, even though I post a lot of beef on here about the Celtics, deep down I want them to do well. Our Lakers need revenge. And no matter how fun it would be to school the Cavs, nothing will bringme more joy than a win over the C's!!!!!!
The Lakers haven't "won anything since 2003"? Really? That's all you got? Let's talk about that loud sucking sound coming from the Celts for SEVENTEEN YEARS. Now back to the mail truck, bandwagon boy.
Hey boss hog just to let you know there is really nothing you can say. Next game look up in the rafters and count them banners. Its not even close. So to you my man you should salute every celtic fan on this planet and honor them because no sports franchise will ever add up to what the C's have done. Have a good new year and always remember salute them C's.
Well, if you want to have a pissing contest on which franchise is more successful, van exel, I think we all know the answer to that.
I just think it's funny Laker trolls are so insecure about their team that they have to post on a Boston.com message board, apparently now from their iPhone, about the state of the Celtics, NOT about the Lakers. You REALLY want to talk yourselves into your team, don't you? It must suck, knowing that your Eurotrash, glitzy team is going to fail eventually. You know they're soft. I'm sorry, but Shaq isn't walking through that door, baby.
Now the Bobcats joined the club. Keep up the good work Boston! All Boston teams stink!
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