Hawks (34-23) at Celtics (33-24) 4/11

[SHAQATTACK]

Shame we didn't have 3 day rest too.

This might be one of those games  , where we get down 15-18 at half and have to make a huge run in the 3&4 to make it close .

Hopefully , the Boston fan base will be "INTO" the game and give them lift /support for tired legs to keep going.

[ACF]

Another GT, another TP. Go Celtics!

[FLCeltsFan]

FL you forgot to list Ray Allen under Celtics reserves.

This should be a good game, I like the Bradley-Hinrich match up. Avery has too much quickness for him.

Go C's!

Thanks.  It may take me longer to get used to putting his name in the reserves list than it takes him to adjust fully to the role.

[FLCeltsFan]

FL you forgot to list Ray Allen under Celtics reserves.

It looks like AB has improved to the point that he's both a starter and a reserve now, simultaneously

OK, guys... give me a break LOL.  I was working on this after the game.  These stretches of 7 games in 9 nights is tough on the game threads too

Both are fixed.

[2short]

What are the chances doc employs a pop strategy and sits kg (or insert name) for the game.  I'd like to see it, spread them out in games that we should win give paul, kg, ray, rondo, bass and even greg a night off for the aches they have (or just old age)

[Celtics18]

What are the chances doc employs a pop strategy and sits kg (or insert name) for the game.  I'd like to see it, spread them out in games that we should win give paul, kg, ray, rondo, bass and even greg a night off for the aches they have (or just old age)

Unfortunately, I think all the games are too crucial right now for Doc to be resting guys.  Maybe, with luck, he'll be able to rest some guys in the last four or five games.

[apc]

What are the chances doc employs a pop strategy and sits kg (or insert name) for the game.  I'd like to see it, spread them out in games that we should win give paul, kg, ray, rondo, bass and even greg a night off for the aches they have (or just old age)

maybe in the next 3 games, b2b2b against bad teams.
BTW i do not get pop, he gave up the first place to rest all 3 guys...i get resting Duncan, but all 3 in one game when you have the fist place.

[j804]

I say we take this game easily riding the high off last nights win, the b2b2b wont effect us till probably the game after this.

[alajet]

FL you forgot to list Ray Allen under Celtics reserves.

It looks like AB has improved to the point that he's both a starter and a reserve now, simultaneously

OK, guys... give me a break LOL.  I was working on this after the game.  These stretches of 7 games in 9 nights is tough on the game threads too

Both are fixed.

Well, due to timezone difference, it's even exhausting for me to watch the games night in and night out, so, I know exactly what you mean

[thestackshow]

Bradley will have a big game, hes young and will have a ton of energy and I see him abusing the Hawks backcourt all game both offensively and defensively.

[FLCeltsFan]

Official Report
Marc Davis
Davis has been an NBA official for the past 14 seasons, working 802 regular season games and 35 playoff games, and the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. Davis officited his first two Finals games during the 2010-11 season. In addition to his NBA experience, Davis has three years of CBA officiating experience, and three
years of collegiate basketball officiating experience. Davis was investigated for threatening to whoop Allen Iverson's a** when AI complained about a call in a game in 2005, but was not suspended for it. The Celtics are 0-2 this season and 8-2 in their last 10 games with Davis officiating. One loss this season was a 1 point loss to the Cavs in which Davis and friends ignored a very obvious foul committed against Paul Pierce in the final seconds of the game and in which the Cavs shot 20 free throws to 14 for the Celtics. The second loss was to the Thunder in which the Celtics shot 34 free throws to 35 for the Thunder and the game was tightly called. The Hawks are 2-1 this season and 5-5 in their last 10 games with Davis on the court. He isn't influenced by the home crowd and has a home W/L record of 21-20.

Leroy Richardson
Leroy Richardson served his country for 12 years in the United States Navy and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and two Good Conduct Medals. After leaving the Navy, Richardson decided to pursue officiating full time. Since joining the NBA staff, he has officiated 961 regular season games and eight playoff games over the past 16 seasons, and was a member of the crew that officiated the 2000 Schick Rookie Game, 2000 NBA All-Star Saturday and the 2003 Japan Games. Richardson has three years of CBA officiating experience as well as 10 years of Pro-Am officiating experience including the 1992 Pro Am Nationals. He also has three years of collegiate officiating experience and eight years experience
officiating in Virginia high schools, where he worked the VHSL State Tournament. The Celtics are 1-1 this season with Richardson. The win was against the Orlando and the Celtics shot 17 free throws to 30 for the Magic but the game was well officiated. The loss was to the Bulls where the Celtics shot 18 free throws to 26 by the Bulls and the officiating was inconsistent. The Celtics have an 9-1 record in their last 10 games with Richardson as a referee. The Hawks are 0-2 this season and are 6-4 in their last 10 with Richardson. He is one of the rare refs with more wins for the road team than the home team. His home W/L record this season is 19-23.

Zach Zarba
Zach Zarba has officiated 504 regular season NBA games and 13 Playoff games during his eight-year career. Prior to joining the NBA, Zarba officiated in the NBA Development League for two years where he was part of the crew that officiated
the 2003 D-League Finals. He also spent one year officiating in the CBA and two years officiating in the IBL. Zarba has three years of collegiate officiating experience. In addition, he has three years of high school officiating experience in New York. The Celtics are 1-2 with Zarba this season and 5-5 in their last 10 games with him. All 3 games this season were called somewhat evenly. The Hawks are 1-3 this season and 4-6 in their last 10 games with Zarba as an official. His W/L record this season is 31-16.

[Celts Fan 92]

This'll be a tough game but I got us winning

[thestackshow]

We are winning this game.

Boy am I glad Jermaine Oneal is no longer on this team. Its like we finally replaced that flat tire and have been rolling steady ever since.

[green7]

We are winning this game.

Boy am I glad Jermaine Oneal is no longer on this team. Its like we finally replaced that flat tire and have been rolling steady ever since.

AGREED!

[GreenFaith1819]

TP, FL!

BOSTON: STAY HUNGRY, MY FRIENDS!!

BEAT ATL!