Magic (26-14) at Celtics (30-9) 1/17

[celticinorlando]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

[NoraG1]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

I agree, it is extremely frustrating. He could throw a C to the ground and refs would ignore it.

[jimmehx]

The officiating has been crazy. And there goes Dwight's elbow yet again, this time catching Ray.

Saw that. total crap. just because it's off the ball doesn't mean it shouldn't we officiated. they need to start calling that. he's a serial offender by this stage.

[LilRip]

Quick Halftime Box Score update:

celtics up only 1 despite shooting 60% and outrebounding the Magic by 5 (the offensive boards are more or less even). the reason? the Magic have almost doubled up the C's in their FT attempts making 75% of em. throw in an extra 5 3 pointers made as well (6-13 overall) while the C's have made only 1-5.

FTA Count:
Celtics 13
Dwight 12

[celticinorlando]

offense was stagnate in the second quarter...when boston was moving the ball and rondo was driving..orlando had no answers...anderson and howard getting every call has this game close

[LilRip]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

I agree, it is extremely frustrating. He could throw a C to the ground and refs would ignore it.

no, i'm pretty sure they'd call a foul on Dwight if he did that so i have no problem with that. however, if KG Shaq or BBD even breathe on Dwight, he'll go to the line. That's the problem!

[Kiorrik]

Ugh. Unable to watch this one due to work. Go Celtics!

Hope the Zebras die.

[reelbig4]

Can't stand Nate anymore he needs to sit out a couple of games, so he can have his head straight to where it was a season ago and for the refs they are absolut bums, trying keep Miami closed to Boston 'cause they're hurt.

[albas89]

OK, if I played in this game, I would feel like a complete idiot, cuz with these type of calls, not even Jordan's Bulls would be able to win this...

Perk, get ready & come back soon!!

[houseonfire09]

Wonder if they can find a way to fix the refs' issues while the CBA fight is going on because you can't convince the average NBA fan that there aren't more Donaghy's out there that haven't reffed Finals games and the like.

[Surferdad]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

I agree, it is extremely frustrating. He could throw a C to the ground and refs would ignore it.

On top of it al, Howard not not really all that talented.  He has develped some post moves and now looks like he's worked on his foul shot.  He is a great rebounder, but guys who depend only on their size are true super-elite players.  I don't want him in green.

[snively]

Barkley declaring Rose the best PG in the game.  CP3 and Rondo need to re-educate him.

[celticinorlando]

boston needs to clamp down on the 3s second half..maybe the will actually call fouls on the magic also

[Kiorrik]

Wonder if they can find a way to fix the refs' issues while the CBA fight is going on because you can't convince the average NBA fan that there aren't more Donaghy's out there that haven't reffed Finals games and the like.

Honestly, as far as most NBA-associates are concerned, "there is no ref issue" to start with.

[P2]

Why has Doc been playing Harangody? Why is Sammy (Semih) riding the pine? Harangody rotates without a clue on defense, and the Magic converted at least three times because of his mistakes!