Magic (0-3) at Celtics (3-0) Game 4 5/24

[celticinorlando]

we need to see boston come out and take this game in the first part of the 3rd quarter

[JSD]

My theory on Rondo:

Frustrated and did not want to come out of the game when he did? Therefore headed back to the Lroom to cool off... Thoughts? Does anyone think he's injured?

[Jon]

Pretty much everything going right for the Magic and they're only up by 4.  I'll take it.  I expect a big second half from Rondo (and to some extent Ray and KG).  

[jasail]

Magic have made some nice adjustments by speeding up the pace, running Nelson off multiple screens and not feeding Howard in the post.  C's have looked terrible on defense as well.  Dumb fouls and poor, slow rotations plagued them in the first half.  

Figured Orlando would come out with fire.  It is tough to put away a good team, and it is real tough to sweep one.  No surprise Orlando brought their A game. So that is the bright side.  I do not think Orlando is mentally tough and we can break their back by making some defensive adjustments and going on an early run.  

Despite my desire to have a repeat of game 3, realistically it wasn't going to happen. Hopefully we weathered Orlando's best shot and we have them where we want them.  

[celticinorlando]

boston got lazy on the 3 point defense. not closing out on barnes or lewis

[spinz]

ugh.  I know it's fun to watch, but I want nothing to do with these halftime Big Three puff pieces.  You'd think they already won the series.  I dont like how Orlando has already been counted out.

I hate it.  Bad Karma.

seriously, i hate the halftime wait.

[butterbeanlove]

Rondo couldn't wait to get in the locker room and watch the Big Three documentary on TV.

OK, let's quit screwing around now. Two quarters to go.

[celticinorlando]

survive orlando's best shot. now it is time to put them under

[lovely_20]

Love Jackie MacMullen

Definitely deserves to be a Hall of Famer.

[twinbree]

We need a strong 3rd quarter effort. Let's go Celtics!

[slamtheking]

Boston's winning this game. Orlando's lead is too fragile. Just like their psyche.

love the confidence but I'll feel better if I see the C's come out with a purpose after the half -- particularly Rondo.  It's almost like he's playing as though he believes the hype this game.  He'll do much better and help the team more if he stays within himself tonight and just hustles and plays smart not cocky basketball

[spinz]

question: i got distracted as rondo left the game. Did he take a hit or fall or something?? or was it really as mysterious as he just suddenly left?

[JSD]

Muscle spasms for Rondo....

[Frezz]

4 feels like 15.

[JSD]

Celtics say Rondo went back to the locker room b4 half with muscle spasms. Got some extra stretching in. Expected to start the 3Q.

- Sherrod from CSN