Celtics (1-2) at Magic (2-1) Game 4 5/10

[cordobes]

The refs are calling the game really tight.

Our bench has been awful.

We need to find a way of finding Ray shots. Or allow him to create off the bounce.

Rondo being lit up by Anthony Johnson (Moore shares the blame) was a pretty ugly moment. One of his lay-ups looked like a WNBA play, so freaking slow.

[vagrantwade]

They are calling screens tight. Thus our screens are soft. And Ray Ray and Eddie Money can't get open.

Tight on one end of the floor.

I don't care if they want to call them tight. But Orlando is getting away with stuff that always draws a whistle on the other end.

I agree, I am just saying that is the case. I saw three moving screens by Orlando early on, while they were just calling them on Boston. I was wondering if they were ever going to start calling them on Orlando.

[liam]

Allen's quiet because our screens are soft - perhaps because of the EXTREMELY uneven application of the pick rule that I'm frankly getting tired of watching.

In the first half, I counted two times by Howard and three by Gortat where the picks were CLEARLY illegal - running at the defender, slamming into them and then spinning into the lane.

Not a one was called.

This game isn't being decided by the officials - but the moving screen rule has been applied differently on each end of the floor tonight.

It always is. That's there whole offense. If they couldn't do that- game over.

[celticinorlando]

the tight calls on the C's offensive screens are a resut of the perk foul on peitrus....but they aren't really calling orlando for them...howard never gets set and just hip checks rondo

[hpantazo]

They are calling screens tight. Thus our screens are soft. And Ray Ray and Eddie Money can't get open.

Tight on one end of the floor.

I don't care if they want to call them tight. But Orlando is getting away with stuff that always draws a whistle on the other end.

I agree, I am just saying that is the case. I saw three moving screens by Orlando early on, while they were just calling them on Boston. I was wondering if they were ever going to start calling them on Orlando.

at least they are actually calling goaltending tonight (as compared to game 3)

[vinnie]

Hopefully Rondo will decide he wants to play in the second half. Talk about disinterested!

[vagrantwade]

The refs are calling the game really tight.

Our bench has been awful.

We need to find a way of finding Ray shots. Or allow him to create off the bounce.

Rondo being lit up by Anthony Johnson (Moore shares the blame) was a pretty ugly moment. One of his lay-ups looked like a WNBA play, so freaking slow.

The only two players on the team in the negative on +/- are Davis and Rondo.

Just saying.

[gar]

Rondo... one assist in the first half. That has to change if they want to win.

Am concerned that his ego is getting in the way. Perhaps too much praise too early. He needs to be grateful he has been able to play with such exceptional talent. Not clear how good he would be on a mediocre team.

[Rondo_is_better]

If the Celtics don't make a run to start the third quarter, we will be in trouble.

[celticinorlando]

rondo needs to go to the bucket...sans the long jumper rondo

[CoachBo]

I really didn't have an issue with Rondo's play in the first quarter. His second quarter wasn't good, though, getting lit up by Weezy.

[illantari]

Hey guys, just got in, checking the boxscore.  Has Rondo's D really been that bad?  Rafer's 0-4, AJ's 2-6, who else?  Redick's 1-6, Courtney Lee is 0-2...

Overall the team D doesn't seem that bad.  38% shooting for the Magic's much better than last game.

[liam]

Rondo... one assist in the first half. That has to change if they want to win.

Am concerned that his ego is getting in the way. Perhaps too much praise too early. He needs to be grateful he has eben able to play with such exceptional talent. Not clear how good he would be on a mediocre team.

I think it's two moving Orlando players getting in the way.

[celticinorlando]

like i said...too much one on one dribbling and basketball for boston...no ball movement at all...

[CoachBo]

Second quarter defense was better than the first.

Rondo started taking possessions off again, on both ends of the floor.