Cavs (1-1) at Celtics (1-1) Game 3 5/7

[lJesterl]

I covered the celtics at home all year and it isnt any different from what I am seeing tonight. Half the place is empty, a good 30% of the building is cheering when the cavs score, and overall a lack of support for the celtics other then booing because there not winning even though they are playing hard, not getting the calls, and had a terrible first quarter.

Me and several co-workers have stated that the celtics don't play like other teams at home because it's not like being at home this season. 0 Energy. We need more celticsblog.com people at game 4

[GreenFaith1819]

Can't count us out, but we must push them back in the 3rd qtr. CLE will certainly wilt once their precious lead starts to evaporate.

But we must push back.

[FallGuy]

Frustrating but even if we don't come back its 2-1. Not the end of the world. Back away from the ledge people. Besides on the plus side, season premiere of Friday Night Lights so something good will happen tonight.

It's an excellent season - you're gonna enjoy it...

[houseonfire09]

Shut up Crowd.

How is booing going to do anything.

Yeah the booing is stupid. The Celtics are playing hard. Cleveland is just delivering their perfect storm. All outside shots are falling and the best player in the NBA is having a berserk game.

Lets see what happens in the second half.

Agreed.  The Cavs were hitting a few lucky shots too, and it's not like we were playing that badly on offense.  That makes me wonder whether Bibby was right back in 08 when he called us fair weather fans.  It's either that, or the real fans like those on here just get priced out of playoff tickets.

[celticinorlando]

well...pretty disappointing after playing well in cleveland. it is going to be a LONG wait until sunday. if this goes back to cleveland 3-1...it will be absolutely a disaster

Whoa there. One game at a time. One quarter at a time. One play at a time.

tonight is done. game 4 simply is the entire season. period.

[Change]

Stat of the half, 5defensive rebounds for the Celtics. Cavs are shooting lights out. Celtics will come back 2nd half.

[liam]

Down 22 at halftime, at home... embarrassing.

A comeback is still possible although I'm not feeling it. But I hope Docs lights a fire under the C's at halftime.

And remember, we'done it before... and on the road :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQMmR3NNCWQ

It would help if the crowd got behind the team! The Jumbotron is louder that the "Fans"! The play by play guy doesn't even have to raise his voice! Wow, lame!

[PosImpos]

Since I picked the Cavs in 6 nothing really surprising to me, What was surprising was how well the Celtics played Monday night.

Right now I'm actually contemplating that this could end in 5.

[Tenacious D]

Well, 0 push back in the 2nd. Best come out strong in the 3d, tho in my heart I feel the horse done gone from the barn and nothing;s gonna get it back..

[CelticSooner]

The crowd needs to be cheering their butts off if they want any chance of a C's comeback.

This isn't the regular season they should not be booing.

[Who]

Cleveland has an offensive efficiency of 147.7 points per 100 possessions in that first half. Wow!

An eFG% of 64.1% and they are getting to the free throw line at an immense clip (17 FT attempts vs 39 FG attempts)

Also, seven offensive rebounds versus five defensive boards for the Celtics ... they're out-rebounding Boston on their own backboards.

[liam]

Shut up Crowd.

How is booing going to do anything.

Yeah the booing is stupid. The Celtics are playing hard. Cleveland is just delivering their perfect storm. All outside shots are falling and the best player in the NBA is having a berserk game.

Lets see what happens in the second half.

Agreed.  The Cavs were hitting a few lucky shots too, and it's not like we were playing that badly on offense.  That makes me wonder whether Bibby was right back in 08 when he called us fair weather fans.  It's either that, or the real fans like those on here just get priced out of playoff tickets.

Danny is the best fan at the game!!

[celticinorlando]

Since I picked the Cavs in 6 nothing really surprising to me, What was surprising was how well the Celtics played Monday night.

Right now I'm actually contemplating that this could end in 5.

if they play like this any longer...you could be right.  Last stand sunday...

[Mr October]

Shut up Crowd.

How is booing going to do anything.

Yeah the booing is stupid. The Celtics are playing hard. Cleveland is just delivering their perfect storm. All outside shots are falling and the best player in the NBA is having a berserk game.

Lets see what happens in the second half.

I question just how hard the Celts are playing. Cavs seemed to get just about every loose ball in that half.

Outside of Lebron going supernova, I see the 50-50 plays going 50-50. Lebron is really really really good. Sometimes no matter how hard you play, superstars go ballistic.

[vinnie]

The crowd may be lame, but it is not the fans' fault that the Celtics came out and played a horrendous first half. It really isn't.