Fools gold

[droopdog7]

I loves what JVG said in the post game.  That comeback at the end was fool's gold.  I am not worried a bit and in fact, it can only help the C's.  Same thing happened in game 2 of the cle series.

The C's will be even more focused next time they gain a lead.  And the magic will feel good and relax because of it.  I see this is VC and DH post game interviews and in the magic fans.  They are taking the 4th as a moral victory.

[Jon]

And let's not forget, to whine about this game is really being very spoiled.  If we had been losing the whole game and came back and won, no one would be complaining.  Instead, we played well most of the game, and then played crappy for 6 minutes. 

We still won a road game against an undefeated playoff team in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

I'll take it. 

[BudweiserCeltic]

There are no moral victories in the playoffs. That's how you get burned.

[PosImpos]

I just hope the team looks at what they were doing wrong in the fourth quarter and makes the adjustments.

They need to expect the Magic to come out in Game 2 playing more like they did in that 4th quarter.  SVG is too good not to make the necessary adjustments; he was already making some smart ones at the end of the game that spurred that run.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Redick starting at SG next game with Vince at SF, for example.  Redick clearly gives Ray a hard time on both ends of the floor.

The Celtics are going to have to play hard and be focused all of Game 2 and expect the Magic to play a really, really good game.  If the C's can go up 2-0 on the Magic that would be huge...but the Magic are going to fight like rabid animals to make sure that doesn't happen.

[FallGuy]

I just hope the team looks at what they were doing wrong in the fourth quarter and makes the adjustments.

They need to expect the Magic to come out in Game 2 playing more like they did in that 4th quarter.  SVG is too good not to make the necessary adjustments; he was already making some smart ones at the end of the game that spurred that run.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Redick starting at SG next game with Vince at SF, for example.  Redick clearly gives Ray a hard time on both ends of the floor.

The Celtics are going to have to play hard and be focused all of Game 2 and expect the Magic to play a really, really good game.  If the C's can go up 2-0 on the Magic that would be huge...but the Magic are going to fight like rabid animals to make sure that doesn't happen.

Looked like the team was a bit tired by the fourth quarter (KG in particular, likely because he was all over the court on D). And to be fair, Orlando picked up their D. And we were sort of playing the clock. All these things won't continue to happen.

If Orlando doesn't win game two, we'll cruise through this series. And even if they do, I think it'll be 3-1 Celtics by the end of game four.

Terrible game to watch. Very encouraging anyway.

[guava_wrench]

I have to agree with the sentiment that the comeback will help the Celtics keep their sense of urgency.

[GreenFaith1819]

Two or three months ago, we would've let this one slip away. I'll take KG going 4-14..he evidently was chasing R Lewis around the court. Lewis can hurt teams.

I really feel good about this win, and this Celtics Team. We are proving that we can win on the road, and win dirty - in True Celtics Spirit.

We'll leave the pretty wins to the Lakers.

[vinnie]

I think you may see Redick start in Barnes' place Tuesday. He could not guard anyone today and that is the main reason he starts -- to play good defense.

[Bankshot]

I think you may see Redick start in Barnes' place Tuesday. He could not guard anyone today and that is the main reason he starts -- to play good defense.

What will that do to Ray?  Reddick seems to defend him well.

[Brendan]

Would make sense to move JJ into the starting lineup. He gives you D on Ray, I think PP is a better guy for VC to play than Ray, and he's brings better offense than Barnes. I'd also go to Pietrus over Barnes off the bench.

[Vermont Green]

What I saw in the 4th period was the Celtics get a little tired and Orlando waking up and playing better defense.  The Celtics defended pretty well all game but Orlando also shot like a team that hadn't played a real game in a week.

I see Orlando coming out very strong next game, more intensity, better shooting, and a few adjustments.  I think the Celtics can improve also but I think we will see a bigger difference in the Magic.  I believe that you can throw this game out as far as trying to establish trends.  We will see the real team we need to beat next game.  The Celtics right now are a tough out and I just don't think we have seen how high Orlando can elevate their game.  Better than today for sure but maybe not better enough to take out the C's.

[mzepol]

I am perfectly fine with it if the Celtics play like this every game, as long as the result is the same - a win.

[Cman]

We still won a road game against an undefeated playoff team in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

I'll take it. 

I am perfectly fine with it if the Celtics play like this every game, as long as the result is the same - a win.

There are no moral victories in the playoffs. That's how you get burned.

So many good truisms. 
I believe in 'em all.

One thing that will be great for our aged, grizzled vets is the break in play between games 2 and 3.

[dark_lord]

we beat, according to a lot of people (not me), a better team.....in the opening game of the ecf on their home court......i dont care how we look doing it or by how much we win by. a win is a win, plain and simple!

[misha]

One thing that will be great for our aged, grizzled vets is the break in play between games 2 and 3.

That's why we need to go all out in game 2. A win there and I doubt Magic would be ably to recover. Our starters must be really exhausted playing 5 games in a row with only one day of rest in between, but one more very big effort, and we would be able to see the promise land in the horizon.