Lakers (1-1) at Celtics (1-1) Game 3 6/8

[vinnie]

Honestly, I have never seen a player go from superstar to the worst shooter in the NBA from one game to the next the way Ray Allen has tonight. Incredibly bad.

[Tenacious D]

I know Pierce has 4 fouls but you just can't play TA and Rondo together Doc...

Here what you're saying, but they can run the break well

[slamtheking]

as great as Ray was in the last game, he's just as horrendous in this game.  he looks like he's just chucking stuff up there hoping not to get blocked again.  if only Finley could play D just well enough not to get smoked on every play, we could use his shooting on the floor.

[tgreanier]

Can the Celtics dunk?  How did Ray get THIS cold?

Is it illegal to put Ray's mom on the floor?

[RJ87]

Doc playing Rondo and TA together is just hanging out the white flag, I think. No need for the Lakers to guard either of them outside. Just pack everything in

Who else would you put in for Paul right now??

[Drucci]

Doc finally calls a timeout§ Hopefully he pulls TA out of the game. Doc still hasn't understood you can't play Rondo and TA together. Especially when Ray is that cold. No spacing at all, the Lakers double team on every possessio, no wonder they're getting consecutive stops. Put Nate with Rondo!!

[lovely_20]

I'd sell my firstborn if it'll get Ray to hit a shot.



Too much??

LOL maybe just a little...

[Thruthelookingglass]

I know Pierce has 4 fouls but you just can't play TA and Rondo together Doc...

They've played pretty well together this post-season. TA slashing and running is a good fit with Rondo.

It's awesome in transition, not so much in half court.  We play some better defense and get rebounds, then Rondo and Tony begins to work.

[Change]

You can tell from his face, he is frustrated. They are staying attached to his body no matter what. When he touches the ball, he is hurried. Hopefully he calms down and takes his time.

[makaveli]

There is still a ton of time, all we need is a solid 3-4 min push. With Paul on the bench I'd throw everything to Sheed and KG, everybody else are static and well defended

[slamtheking]

blown call -- what a surprise Bennett

[ACF]

17 fouls, 4 to's Celtics. 11 fouls, 5 to's Lakers. Zero fouls on Kobe. Lakers lead by 9.

[RJ87]

blown call -- what a surprise Bennett

I knew the makeup call was coming though

[Roy Hobbs]

The Lakers are obviously the most disciplined team in the history of basketball, as they never foul when we drive inside.

Bill Russell wasn't this good at blocking shots.

[tgreanier]

blown call -- what a surprise Bennett

I knew the makeup call was coming though

The makeup call maybe, but it was a real foul too.