Celtics (1-1) at Magic (1-1) Game 3 5/8

[lovethecees]

Some questions at the half:

What is the record for most toe-on-the-line two (should be three) pointers in the playoffs?

How many floaters will Rondo take before he realizes he doesn't have that shot?

Why do players with face masks always kill the celts?

Is there anyway we can suspend the playoffs for a month so Paul can take a vacation in Cabo?

Can we run some more advanced screen plays for Eddie Mansion and Raymond Allen?

Is it possible for the C's to play worse defense than they just did?  Follow-up: what is the key to their defense?  Is it a 'just when they feel like it' type of thing? 

[CelticG1]

Whole nother half to play. The Magic did not get a big enough lead to hold us off. I think they will be in trouble once paul and ray get going. I'd be very surprised if anthony johnson has another half like that as well

[vinnie]

Pierce needs to pull he head out of you know where. I don't want any more excuses. IF YOUR HURT DON'T PLAAY.

Don't think he is hurt, but dead tired -- probably.

[celticinorlando]

go small...eddie, rondo, pierce, allen and perk...drive and dish....WOULD IT KILL YOU BOSTON FOR A LITTLE EFFORT TONIGHT?

[kozlodoev]

Why is Eddie not in this game?  When are Pierce and Rondo gonna show up?

Rondo has ten points

he does, and isnt playing that badly, but Anthony Johnson should be a NON factor in this game.  Hes the leading scorer right now.  I cant believe Rondo isnt exploiting him.

Anthony Johnson isn't some talentless hack...

Rondo actually has 9 points, and he needed 10 shots for these. It would be really great if someone could make a layup though.

And I am getting tired of the teardrops. You have Gortat camping in the circle, take it to him.

[Thruthelookingglass]

Anthony Johnson isn't some talentless hack...

I'm glad you said that because it's true.  I am guessing we didn't take him seriously enough.

[RebusRankin]

We look awful. Bad D and shooting.

Don't like that Orlando has 16 fta to our 4. Really don't like Jon Barry. There are what 370 million people in America, ESPN can't find somebody better than him?

Got to give Johnson some props as he's played well. Lee too.

[BigAlTheFuture]

Rondo's little habit of letting the ball roll is p---ing me off. He needs to be more careful with that. He does not pay attention to the defender when he does that.

[Cman]

Whole nother half to play. The Magic did not get a big enough lead to hold us off. I think they will be in trouble once paul and ray get going. I'd be very surprised if anthony johnson has another half like that as well

I appreciated the enthusiasm.  Its funny that usually people write this about a team like Orlando, which is good at the 3pt shooting.  But I agree.  The Cs have been known to make runs against ORL.  Here is to hoping that tonight is such a night....

[LarBrd33]

Rondo is getting thoroughly owned by whats-his-name... so much for that suspension.

[vinnie]

Why is Eddie not in this game?  When are Pierce and Rondo gonna show up?

Rondo has ten points

he does, and isnt playing that badly, but Anthony Johnson should be a NON factor in this game.  Hes the leading scorer right now.  I cant believe Rondo isnt exploiting him.

Anthony Johnson isn't some talentless hack...

Rondo actually has 9 points, and he needed 10 shots for these. It would be really great if someone could make a layup though.

And I am getting tired of the teardrops. You have Gortat camping in the circle, take it to him.

Why did Rondo decide that in this series the teardrop would become his shot of choice? Pierce 3-8, Allen 2-8. Unless they wake up, they will not have a chance tonight.

[BigAlTheFuture]

Anthony Johnson isn't some talentless hack...

I'm glad you said that because it's true.  I am guessing we didn't take him seriously enough.

Honestly, the drop-off between Johnson and Alston isn't that big. Alston being suspended really doesn't make a difference in this game.

[albas89]

Pierce needs to pull he head out of you know where. I don't want any more excuses. IF YOUR HURT DON'T PLAAY.

Don't think he is hurt, but dead tired -- probably.

If he's dead tired after a 15 minute game, he had better sit next to KG for the rest of the playoffs...

[johnnyrondo]

Why is Eddie not in this game?  When are Pierce and Rondo gonna show up?

Rondo has ten points

2 rebounds, 1 assist, and Johnson is running circles around him.

I hear you about Rondo's defense, but hard to get assists when Ray Allen can't buy a basket off Rondo's passes and Baby can't finish. Paul hasn't been so hot either. Hard to get rebounds when you're taking the ball out of the net after another layup too.
 
If Ray et al pick it up in the 2nd half, Rondo will finish with another triple double or close to it.

Again, agree on the defense. Since KG's gotten hurt, Rondo seems to take it easier on the defensive end.

[BASS_THUMPER]

great 1st half.

we need to start TRUSTING eeach other again...make the extra pass

doc needs to run plays for paul..help him get his flow goin. and he needs to hit them frees...cause he will be on the free throw line more in the 2nd half

scal and baby in foul trouble...scal needs to take them opens 3's and baby needs to focus more on those easy bucket..he rushin his shot

eddie gotta come up big along wit ray....im not worried bout these two...they always show to work hard

perk is doin good. he needs to control his emotions..it takes him out his game when he angry

2nd half gonna be exciting yall...cheer this team to a win!!!