Will KG be suspended from game 2?

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I think we can definitely count on a very tightly called game 2, which means likely foul trouble for the bigs early.  Look for Wade to be taking it to the hoop on every possession, knowing anything close to contact will be called a foul.

We're going to need depth to win game 2 for that reason.  Sheed will probably get a T.  Shelden will probably see some action.  BBD, an emotional player, will step up again with energy and hustle.  Perk will be frustrated.  In the end, the wings will carry the game, and foul shots will be the difference in the outcome.

At least, that's what my crystal ball is reporting at the moment...

[cdif911]

I don't know if KG gets suspended or not, but if he isn't and Magliore is, get ready for a whole lot of whining about pro-Celtic bias.  I think the NBA might be more likely to suspend him just due to last season's controversies in the Bulls series.

I think the whole thing hinges on whether KG is viewed to have thrown the elbow as part of shaking Magliore off him, or to intentionally hit Richardson in the face.  My personal guess is a little of both, but who knows how the league will interpret it.

agreed, the league tends to come down harder more often than easy...I wonder when word will come out?

[celticinorlando]

I don't know if KG gets suspended or not, but if he isn't and Magliore is, get ready for a whole lot of whining about pro-Celtic bias.  I think the NBA might be more likely to suspend him just due to last season's controversies in the Bulls series.

I think the whole thing hinges on whether KG is viewed to have thrown the elbow as part of shaking Magliore off him, or to intentionally hit Richardson in the face.  My personal guess is a little of both, but who knows how the league will interpret it.

agreed, the league tends to come down harder more often than easy...I wonder when word will come out?

prolly monday afternoon

[fairweatherfan]

Not really related, but just came across this and this seemed like the place to put it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pTiEkfQ6pk

 

[dark_lord]

I think we can definitely count on a very tightly called game 2, which means likely foul trouble for the bigs early.  Look for Wade to be taking it to the hoop on every possession, knowing anything close to contact will be called a foul.

u are exactly right.  the first 5 minutes of the game could be brutal to watch with ticky tack fouls every possession.

[LooseCannon]

I think we can definitely count on a very tightly called game 2, which means likely foul trouble for the bigs early.  Look for Wade to be taking it to the hoop on every possession, knowing anything close to contact will be called a foul.

Pierce should be doing the same thing.

[Cman]

I think we can definitely count on a very tightly called game 2, which means likely foul trouble for the bigs early.  Look for Wade to be taking it to the hoop on every possession, knowing anything close to contact will be called a foul.

Pierce should be doing the same thing.

Exactly.
The Cs (and fans) can complain about how the refs call the game, or they can soldier up, adjust, and win the game.  PP and Rondo taking the ball to the hoop will do just that (if nothing else, it'll open things up for Ray).

[celticinorlando]

PP looked good third quarter/4th...we need more than that

[joeb]

yes...just announced on TNT

[ScoobyDoo]

I'm confused by some of the commentary on the board here.

1. Paul Pierce, if injured, has the right to take some time to get over it. I in no way whatsoever have seen Pierce as a big whiny faker on injuries throughout his career. In fact, to the contrary he's one of the toughest guys I've seen. He takes as many hard hits as I've seen. He practicaly twisted his foot off earlier this year and played...in the second half of the same game. The head wrap incident was theatrical but that was decades ago and the bottom line is that Pierce is one of the toughest guys in the league, period. If he's down, there is a reason for it.

2. KG - Kevin Garnett - instigated exactly nothing in this incident. Pierce was down and KG cordoned off the space around him. That is what all players do and it is what they should do. NO OPPOSING PLAYER FROM THE OTHER TEAM SHOULD EVER, NOR DO THEY EVER, ATTEMPT TO SHOVE THEIR WAY INTO THAT SPACE THAT HAS BEEN CORDONED OFF BY THE PLAYERS AND WITH A TRAINER ON THE FLORR WITH THE PLAYER. THEY NEVER, EVER DO THAT. THAT'S AN UNSPOKEN RULE. To violate it demonstrates Q's utter lack of class that he's always shown. But the league loves that, they love guys like Q and hate guys like KG, who actually have some sack. Guys like KG intimidate the league, the front office and they don't like it. Though I think Q definately deserved what he got and KG meant him to receive it and probably KG deserves a game for it, KG instigated exactly zero in that case. His reaction became too strong is all. He should have just shoved Richardson away.

Bottom line is, Q should have been immediately ejected for excessive taunting. He had the entire rest of the court to go around KG and Pierce and get to his bench. Instead he caused a massive fracas that put alot of players in risk of injury.

3. The Refs should be suspended for lack of action to prevent it from happening. One Ref was right there but completely oblivious. They should be suspended.

4. The Heat bench players should definately be suspended. The rule book does not say "you cannot leave the bench during a fight "UNLESS IT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR BENCH, THEN YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY GO FOR IT". It says "YOU CANNOT LEAVE THE BENCH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DURING A FIGHT, PERIOD". How can anyone say the Heat players might get leniency because, well, the fight was right in front of their bench? That doesn't matter.