Celtics (36-21) at Pistons (21-38) 3/2

[Bahku]

Jerebko can NOT handle KG.

[Thruthelookingglass]

Pierce isn't trying defensively.  I thought they were getting a boost with him coming back.....

I think he came back a game or two earlier than he should have.

That's pretty routine -- I don't think he ever lets himself really get healthy, only "healthy enough."

I agree and there really isn't any bonafide need to rush him back.

[liam]

Can we have ONE game where the refs don't COMPLETELY SUCK?


Detroit getting away with all kinds of contact---We brush against someone--FOUL on the C's-!

Refs aren't the problem. Intensity and focus are....yet again....

No, the refs aren't the problem....Huh?...Pierce gets CLEARLY Fouled by Daye while shooting with this foot on the 3 point line---NO "and one" for him...Pierce takes a swipe and misses on Daye's dunk--FOUL----AND ONE-!

KG and Big Baby get fouled on their shot attempts...NO CALLS.

I see it too. I don't understand it but we are getting hosed by the Refs all year.

[Kuberski33]

6 minutes of sustained defensive intensity to start the 3rd quarter would end this game....think the Celtics have it in them?

[Who]

I'd like to see Scal in the game alongside the other starters minus Rasheed Wallace. Get some shooting in there and let Rondo run the show with his playmaking ability.

[Who]

Nice 8-2 run to end the half and get back the lead in the process.

[Change]

Can we have ONE game where the refs don't COMPLETELY SUCK?


Detroit getting away with all kinds of contact---We brush against someone--FOUL on the C's-!

Refs aren't the problem. Intensity and focus are....yet again....

No, the refs aren't the problem....Huh?...Pierce gets CLEARLY Fouled by Daye while shooting with this foot on the 3 point line---NO "and one" for him...Pierce takes a swipe and misses on Daye's dunk--FOUL----AND ONE-!

KG and Big Baby get fouled on their shot attempts...NO CALLS.

I see it too. I don't understand it but we are getting hosed by the Refs all year.

Official hate Sheed. Sheed is a Celtic. So Officials hate Celtics.

[Who]

Sheed + Davis + Shelden = Below par big men
Pierce + Ray + Marquis + TA = mediocre wings
Rondo = dominant player but middling play so far
Garnett = dominant player, playing well, but benched by his own coach

Result = a mediocre team

[Bahku]

Can we have ONE game where the refs don't COMPLETELY SUCK?


Detroit getting away with all kinds of contact---We brush against someone--FOUL on the C's-!

Refs aren't the problem. Intensity and focus are....yet again....

No, the refs aren't the problem....Huh?...Pierce gets CLEARLY Fouled by Daye while shooting with this foot on the 3 point line---NO "and one" for him...Pierce takes a swipe and misses on Daye's dunk--FOUL----AND ONE-!

KG and Big Baby get fouled on their shot attempts...NO CALLS.

I see it too. I don't understand it but we are getting hosed by the Refs all year.

Yup ... a TON of "no-calls" so far, but I've come to expect it ... the Celts just have not and WILL not get the respect from the officials that they deserve.

[lon3lytoaster]

I want some Nate Robinson. He only played 5 minutes in the first half. I don't get it. 

2-2 with five points.

[Kuberski33]

You don't get respect from the refs unless you put the effort in defensively. They are getting outworked, yet again.

[snively]

Sheed + Davis + Shelden = Below par big men
Pierce + Ray + Marquis + TA = mediocre wings
Rondo = dominant player but middling play so far
Garnett = dominant player, playing well, but benched by his own coach

Result = a mediocre team

You really think Pierce is a mediocre wing?  If he gets healthy, I think he's a very good wing.

The rest is spot on.

What do you think of Nate?

[More Banners]

Sheed + Davis + Shelden = Below par big men
Pierce + Ray + Marquis + TA = mediocre wings
Rondo = dominant player but middling play so far
Garnett = dominant player, playing well, but benched by his own coach

Result = a mediocre team

You really think Pierce is a mediocre wing?  If he gets healthy, I think he's a very good wing.

The rest is spot on.

What do you think of Nate?

Gotta prove it on the court.  PP sure isn't much more than average/mediocre today.  If/when he's healthy, he will still have to prove it then.

This team seems to want to rest on past success far too much for my liking.

[Who]

Sheed + Davis + Shelden = Below par big men
Pierce + Ray + Marquis + TA = mediocre wings
Rondo = dominant player but middling play so far
Garnett = dominant player, playing well, but benched by his own coach

Result = a mediocre team

You really think Pierce is a mediocre wing?  If he gets healthy, I think he's a very good wing.

Tonight only = Pierce doesn't look right. Looks mediocre.

Pierce is still an All-Star when healthy.

It's been a very long time since he was healthy for a sustained period of time though.

[Neurotic Guy]

I'd really like to see this team turn on the defensive intensity and sustain it.  I realize folks are saying we are lacking energy and intensity, but that rationale doesn't hold for me. I think the C's are putting in effort and then not seeing the results they used to see.  This leads to slowing down a step -- a depressive response.  The question I have is, does this team have the legs to sustain a strong defensive effort.  Is it age or injury or effort?  Or all of the above.  I keep expecting to see them show signs of defensive greatness. I don't give up easily -- I am hoping to see it in the second half.