Celtics (41-15) at Clippers (21-38) 2/25

[GrandTheftRondo]

Messing up the chemistry wasn't worth it...I've been trying to convince myself that this was a great trade but I can't anymore. Should have never traded Perk. Team would have been fine even if he sat on the bench for the rest of the season. Kristic seems cool and all but...you can't reinvent the chemistry that starting five had. You just cannot.

the sky is falling  and its impossible to build new chemistry with the new guys. gawd this is sickening 

Yeah it is kind of impossible to build that kind of chemistry with new guys with less than a half a season to go but you continue right on dreaming.

[Megatron]

after hearing Tommy trash Powe in the pre-game show, I'm not sure if the celtics are really planning on signing him. Mike and Tommy know the scoop and try to lay off trashing our own guys

What did he say?

[hpantazo]

And will everyone stop bringing up Perk playing or not playing? Its really not about whether he plays or not. Completely different knowing your starting center/good friend is injured vs traded to a team halfway across the country and knowing you will more than likely never play with him again. I think most of you really don't realize the type of chemistry this team had and how important it was. The chemistry is one of the things that made other teams fear us.

nobody killed Perk, he went to a contender and will start next to one of the best young guys in the league, I'm sure his friends on the celtics can suck it up and be professionals about it. I mean, we're not the pistons or anything

[slamtheking]

just some thoughts after watching the Clips, they actually seem to have a real talent base now.  They could actually be a serious playoff team in a couple of years.  not necessarily a title contender but a team that will make the playoffs with a shot at home court.  (which will get us that draft pick) 

[GrandTheftRondo]

Messing up the chemistry wasn't worth it...I've been trying to convince myself that this was a great trade but I can't anymore. Should have never traded Perk. Team would have been fine even if he sat on the bench for the rest of the season. Kristic seems cool and all but...you can't reinvent the chemistry that starting five had. You just cannot.

You've been trying but you can't anymore? After what? Not even a full game with our new guys?

Gimme a break .

Yeah...you really don't get it.

[Change]

Rondo is on strike. Showing up Danny Ainge for making that Trade. His Besties is gone.

[hpantazo]

after hearing Tommy trash Powe in the pre-game show, I'm not sure if the celtics are really planning on signing him. Mike and Tommy know the scoop and try to lay off trashing our own guys

What did he say?

paraphrased:

they asked him if Powe can help, and he said if they had a spot for a guy on crutches then yes, but he has had so many knee injuries he can't even walk, he will never help this team

[outcry]

And will everyone stop bringing up Perk playing or not playing? Its really not about whether he plays or not. Completely different knowing your starting center/good friend is injured vs traded to a team halfway across the country and knowing you will more than likely never play with him again. I think most of you really don't realize the type of chemistry this team had and how important it was. The chemistry is one of the things that made other teams fear us.

So KG, Pierce and Allen should be hanging their heads during games because their friend got traded? It's a business. They should understand how it is. If they're going to do that then none of us should be watching because it's incredibly unprofessional. Stop crying, man up and start playing hard. You'd think these players would actually try to prove us and everyone else in the world wrong about the trade.

[barefacedmonk]

just some thoughts after watching the Clips, they actually seem to have a real talent base now.  They could actually be a serious playoff team in a couple of years.

True...but I fully expect and have faith in Sterling to mess it up.

[BASS_THUMPER]

powe pimpin..

he could help us greatly

[butterbeanlove]

Messing up the chemistry wasn't worth it...I've been trying to convince myself that this was a great trade but I can't anymore. Should have never traded Perk. Team would have been fine even if he sat on the bench for the rest of the season. Kristic seems cool and all but...you can't reinvent the chemistry that starting five had. You just cannot.

True. I have nothing against Danny and obviously want the C's to succeed. But this is not going to work. KG knows it, Pierce knows it. The whole team knows it. 20 games is not enough time to build the chemistry. I wish it were.

The veterans hate this trade and it shows in how they're playing.

[RockinRyA]

And will everyone stop bringing up Perk playing or not playing? Its really not about whether he plays or not. Completely different knowing your starting center/good friend is injured vs traded to a team halfway across the country and knowing you will more than likely never play with him again. I think most of you really don't realize the type of chemistry this team had and how important it was. The chemistry is one of the things that made other teams fear us.

KG,PP and Ray had closer friends traded away in the past and didnt affect them that much. you are clearly looking for something just so you can say "i told you so". even before perk was traded this kind of play was sometimes seen. cleveland game, bobcats game etc.

[Kiorrik]

Please guys. There is no player protest. There is no strike. We're not getting calls and having a pretty bad shooting night. We're also not having any luck on the 50-50 balls, or the long rebounds.

Seriously, we'll get over it in the second half. The law of averages will kick in and we'll get back up to 45% shooting, ish.

We've got this.

[Megatron]

after hearing Tommy trash Powe in the pre-game show, I'm not sure if the celtics are really planning on signing him. Mike and Tommy know the scoop and try to lay off trashing our own guys

What did he say?

paraphrased:

they asked him if Powe can help, and he said if they had a spot for a guy on crutches then yes, but he has had so many knee injuries he can't even walk, he will never help this team

[dang] thats harsh.

Man, I hate seeing the team in shambles like this. We were the favorite before this trade! Now were struggling! I dont get it!

[GrandTheftRondo]

And will everyone stop bringing up Perk playing or not playing? Its really not about whether he plays or not. Completely different knowing your starting center/good friend is injured vs traded to a team halfway across the country and knowing you will more than likely never play with him again. I think most of you really don't realize the type of chemistry this team had and how important it was. The chemistry is one of the things that made other teams fear us.

So KG, Pierce and Allen should be hanging their heads during games because their friend got traded? It's a business. They should understand how it is. If they're going to do that then none of us should be watching because it's incredibly unprofessional. Stop cryin, man up and start playing hard.

I absolutely agree with you. This is what they SHOULD be doing. But they clearly don't agree with us. My point is this trade affected the team more than we ever thought possible.