Celtics (14-4) at Spurs (10-6) 12/3

[Neurotic Guy]

I've been watching since about 4 minutes to go in the third and I can't recall a single Celtics rebound.  I must be mistaken. But this may be the worst rebounding I've seen in a long time.

[fairweatherfan]

Ugh.  Rondo's only got 29 minutes - with Parker out there, he should've come in with 8 left.  Bad Doc!  Bad!

[Kiorrik]

Chill peeps.

But yes, we need Rondo

Other than that, honestly, we're alright. Just need to get into the paint more often. Rondo goes there at will.

That said, I don't think Doc's late. The 2nd unit *should* be able to at least not squander a lead. This is a good test.

It's just a game guys.

[Change]

Man we look awful with Rondo on the bench. Doc late on the TO.

[MattG12]

I want to see Scal, Bonner, and Budinger on the same team.

[vinnie]

Now what has Shelden Williams done wrong? Scal has done pretty much nothing tonight so why no Williams?

[kozlodoev]

What the hell is the strategy here? Wait til we are behind before the starters enter the game. I really don't like the way Rasheed Wallace players and he is getting schooled by a 6-5 rookie tonight

Doc saw the thread on the blog the other day and is trying not to overplay the starters, y'know.

[Who]

Matt Bonner put up 23 and 8 versus the Celtics in Boston last year and was the X-Factor that allowed the Spurs to win the game.

Scalabrine is in the game to make sure that doesn't happen again. That Bonner isn't allowed to get into rhythm, to hit a few shots and get his confidence going, to be a difference maker for the Spurs supporting cast.

[Tai]

Bench can't matchup with Blair, just get the starters back in.

[Thruthelookingglass]

Scal! Bonner!  Begun the Ginger Wars have!

Sheeeed!!

Oh Lord, Ginger Wars?  Should I prepare one of those "Whoever controls the spice?" posts?

With the power of the home fans' chanting, Scal's name has become a Killing Word!

First Star Wars and then Dune.  Genius!  You've earned another tp, but according to the laws of this forum you'll have to wait a while.

[RJ87]

Chill peeps.

But yes, we need Rondo

Other than that, honestly, we're alright. Just need to get into the paint more often. Rondo goes there at will.

That said, I don't think Doc's late. The 2nd unit *should* be able to at least not squander a lead. This is a good test.

It's just a game guys.

but House has been getting pwned on defense ALL NIGHT. That's my biggest gripe.

[Who]

Time to get the starters back in and let them close out this game.

[BASS_THUMPER]

rondo!!

[Tenacious D]

The 2nd unit *should* be able to at least not squander a lead.

They just did. Test failed. Eddie at point ditto.

[PosImpos]

We really need to find a way to get better as a team at rebounding.  It's the only thing keeping the Spurs in this game.