Methinks all Hell is going to break loose in the Garden Friday

[celticinorlando]

I expect Boston to punch back...hard and turn this game into an absolute street fight.

[j804]

LOL I could definitely see Nate out there throwing blows a la Artest  

edit: i know you dont mean it literally but i saw "street fight" and nate came to mind

[Chris]

It will be very interesting.  I actually would not be surprised to see it go the other way, with the C's making a concerted effort to stay under control.  I think the C's did that for much of the playoffs, particularly against the Cavs, but have regressed a bit in this series.  But I expect them to be all business on Friday night...although I am sure they will be physical.

The other thing I expect is an incredibly tense crowd.  I can't remember which game it was, but in 2008 I remember one playoff game (I think it was against Detroit, but not positive) where the Garden was just oozing nervous tension.  It was actually incredibly quiet for a playoff game, yet you could feel the energy in the building, waiting to be released by a C's win.  I expect that to be the case on Friday as well.  I don't think the place is going to be especially loud and crazy with drunks partying in the aisles.  I expect it to be eerily quiet, with a sense of tension flowing through everyone.  Yet not completely in a bad way.

[misha]

It might be even more louder than the game 6 vs Cavs. This team don't deserve the Bruins faith and I'm confident that we are gonna crash them tomorrow.

[Birdbrain]

I expect Boston to punch back...hard and turn this game into an absolute street fight.

Yeah my feelings as well.  They won't go down just taking blows I can guarantee you that. All those incidental elbows and drags down will be paid back along with a big win.

If they crowd is ' eerily silent ' I will be exceedingly upset so let's hope they and team come expecting to win.

[celticinorlando]

first quarter is key. i think if boston comes out with a lead they win. i kind of expected last night..didnt think orlando was going to lose 3 games at home in a series....and i dont expect boston to lose 2 straight at home either.

this is on KG tomorrow...his energy is going to be key...and i think rondo is going to push. if ray can drop some early 3s and the celtics can limit nelson and make it at least tough on him..i feel good

[Evantime34]

Along those line my thoughts about yesterday and tomorrow. Yesterday the Magic were the instigator and in the NBA the refs usually miss the initial cheap shot but they always see the retaliation. In this game Boston instigates and Orlando loses their cool.

[PAOBoston]

first quarter is key. i think if boston comes out with a lead they win. i kind of expected last night..didnt think orlando was going to lose 3 games at home in a series....and i dont expect boston to lose 2 straight at home either.

this is on KG tomorrow...his energy is going to be key...and i think rondo is going to push. if ray can drop some early 3s and the celtics can limit nelson and make it at least tough on him..i feel good

i agree 100%. it all depends on the celtics gettting out in front and not starting off slow. i think that if the c's jump on the magic early, it's gonna be a long night for orlando. for orlando, it's a lot easier to jack 3's when you are up than it is when you're done. if they are down i think theres just a little but more pressure on everyone on that team.

the c's have beaically been punched in the face the past 2 games and are now angry and ready to lash out. getting out early will not only benefit the team but will get the nervous crowd going as well.

[Redz]

first quarter is key. i think if boston comes out with a lead they win. i kind of expected last night..didnt think orlando was going to lose 3 games at home in a series....and i dont expect boston to lose 2 straight at home either.

this is on KG tomorrow...his energy is going to be key...and i think rondo is going to push. if ray can drop some early 3s and the celtics can limit nelson and make it at least tough on him..i feel good

KG seems to thrive when the chips are down and the team needs him most (see Cleveland series, post game 3).

Here's hoping he's up to the task.

[Yugocelt]

Someone please just tell me we'll close out this series.  I don't think I can handle another Boston meltdown after the Bruins did their part. 

[rondohondo]

Did someone say street fight?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8CNVB6R6yk

The C's = Rocky , the old vet

[hwangjini_1]

Someone please just tell me we'll close out this series.  I don't think I can handle another Boston meltdown after the Bruins did their part. 

The celtics will close out the series.  Now relax. Here is a tp help you. 

[Yugocelt]

Someone mentioned coming out strong in the first quarter, I completely agree.  We need to come out and punch them in the mouth (not literally, I'm looking at you Perk).  If we do that, the crowd noise should be good throughout the game and we just need to maintain some sort of a lead.

Also, Rondo is key.  Both on defense and offense.  He needs to use that quickness on Nelson and create ball movement up front.

[RAcker]

Hold them to 20 or less in the first quarter and we have set the tone.

On the other hand, if we give up 31 again I'm sweating.

[lovely_20]

Did someone say street fight?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8CNVB6R6yk

The C's = Rocky , the old vet

Did anyone else notice the eerie coincidence that Rocky's opponent was wearing a blue and white jacket?!?