Celtics (3-1) at Magic (1-3) Game 5 5/27

[vinnie]

I continue to believe Rondo is hurt, and if that is the case, Orlando may make NBA history in this series.

[CoachBo]

The effort in this game has been entirely second-rate on both ends of the floor, as has the execution.

All the whining about officiating is just embarrassing - like the level of play the Celtics have brought.

We are getting whipped on both ends of the floor. The blame is 100 percent in green. Anything else is just a meaningless rationalization of bad basketball

[vinnie]

The effort in this game has been entirely second-rate on both ends of the floor, as has the execution.

All the whining about officiating is just embarrassing - like the level of play the Celtics have brought.

We are getting whipped on both ends of the floor. The blame is 100 percent in green. Anything else is just a meaningless rationalization of bad basketball

What he said. This is all on the Celtics' lack of effort tonight.

[Spicoli]

I'm depressed.

[jdpapa3]

Good to see a bunch of posters didn't learn their lessons from counting the team out in the regular season.

[RJ87]

Good to see a bunch of posters didn't learn their lessons from counting the team out in the regular season.

TP.

[GreenFaith1819]

Well..reffing has been one-sided..down by twelve - We are still in this, though.

We knew the Magic would come out pumped up. They think they have a chance.

We still got this!

[nickagneta]

That defensive sequence needs to spark a defensive resurgence. CoachBo is right. We can complain about the refs all we want but the defense, especially the perimeter defense is just awful. Until that changes, the ridiculous officiating means nothing.

[Tenacious D]

Big difference on the boards. C's rebounded well in 1-3. Tonight? Orlo +9.

[reggie35]

Dooo-naaghy

[Spicoli]

Where is Thibs vaunted defense?

[vinnie]

Not counting them out, but their effort has been lacking in this first half. If they continue to play this way tonight, see you at game 6.

[Drucci]

If I was Doc I would put Nate in the game, give him a chance. Rondo is abysmal defensively so Nate can't do worse... but he can shoot on the other end.

[MaxwellSmart86]

Did we forget how to play defense or something?

NOPE----Whistles put a STOP to our defense tonight----doesn't anyone realize this?....Meanwhile, Orlando can set MOVING screen after MOVING screen ALL NIGHT...and NOTHING-!

[makaveli]

Paul putting team on his back is what I expect. We need mixed offence, KG hasn't touched the ball yet