Celtics (1-0) at Magic (0-1) Game 2 5/18

[RMO]

It was probably mentioned somewhere after the play occurred but Ray Allen should never lead a fast break.  Give the ball to Rondo in that situation.

[Neurotic Guy]

Surprised that with the physicality and the defense, that the score is in the 50's. 

Spotted 2 points for the last 24 -- would be great keep it close and put the pressure on Orlando late in this one -- they'll be feeling must-win.

[BigAlTheFuture]

Good physical first half. Need to win the 3rd quarter and maintain it through the fourth. Great opportunity to put the Magics in a 0-2 hole coming back to Boston.

[nickagneta]

Now THATS playoff basketball.

Really proud that this team took everything Orlando had to throw at them and withstood and came out with a lead after 2

A strong thrid quarter and a win tonight could COMPLETELY demoralize this Magic team.

[celticinorlando]

matt barnes throwing up trash and it goes in....another lucky scrub

[Drucci]

Well, huge momentum swing to finish the half... KG missed two FT's and Barnes hit a three. Too bad our potential 7 point lead is now only 2 but I will take it.

Ray and KG have to get going offensively though or we're not winning this game. Pierce's hot shooting and Rondo's hustle, rebounding and aggressivity kept us in this one in the first half. Hopefully they still have enough for the 2nd half.

[droopdog7]

Ray is the key to the second half.  If he can heat up we are in good shape.  If not, then we are in for a fight.

[RebusRankin]

Fun game to watch. Ray and or KG need to step up. A big game from the bench (TA, Sheed, Davis or the guy who went to the same high school as Doc) would help too.

[FallGuy]

KG has got to start hitting something in order for the C's to win this. Great intensity in the first half. I honestly believe they took the Magic's best shot and are still ahead, despite Ray and KG being MIA on offense.

KG's in for a tough series. Howard's size makes it tough for him to score inside and Lewis is agile and tall enough to bother his jumpers.

[Change]

It was probably mentioned somewhere after the play occurred but Ray Allen should never lead a fast break.  Give the ball to Rondo in that situation.

terrible dribbler in traffic.

[celticinorlando]

if that is all orlando has...then boston is in good shape...we need ray to get going and we need something from KG. keep being physical with the tragic

[4THQTR]

Great game to watch, celtics have done a good job weathering the various storms by the magic.


They'll have to come out ready for the 2nd half though!


Love to see paul pierce going off like that!


BTW: how is howard still one the floor after throwing an intentional arm (elbow) that had no shot at the ball right to the head of pierce...?
that has to be a flagrant 2 for sure...?

[nickagneta]

If I see that Longhorn field goal to beat my Huskers one more time I'm going to throw my laptop at the HDTV.

[celticinorlando]

howard is quickly becoming the dirtiest player in the league. he should be out of this game

[FallGuy]

Redick's a free agent this offseason. He should get some offers.