Keys to winning game 2 (and 4 straight)

[JSD]

Rose and the Bulls controlled the pace of this game from the very beginning.  After watching the film, Doc will make a few adjustments that should lead to the Celtics cruising past this team the rest of the way.

Heres what I think you'll see:

1. The Celtics will slow the game down and execute in the half court offense.

- The Bulls scored the majority of their points off the dribble and in transition.
- The Celtics are veterans and have more experience executing in this setting.

2. Fastball/Change-up on Rose

- Sag off of Rose at times and challenge him to make some jump shots.
- Be sporadic with the double team.
- Blitz off and on.

3. Win the battle of the boards

- Guards crash the boards on D.
- Fall back after misses on offense and don't allow transition offense.


The most important thing here is slowing this team down and not allowing them in the paint or in the open floor.

[celticinorlando]

1. show up with some fire

2. get more than one shot

3. transition defense

4. play like you want to win