2010-11 NBA Playoffs / Finals

[DinTN]

Bit of a change of subject..

Now that we've swept the Knicks, what is our upcoming playoff schedule? Heard Doc has given the guys 2 days off. Sounds like that sweep is going to benefit us in terms of rest going into the next series.

[Who]

Nice aggressive drive by Arenas. Poor defense by Collins.

[Who]

Bit of a change of subject..

Now that we've swept the Knicks, what is our upcoming playoff schedule? Heard Doc has given the guys 2 days off. Sounds like that sweep is going to benefit us in terms of rest going into the next series.

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=47036.0

Didn't find a schedule but here is what NBA.com says about it :

"If first-round series are completed in six games or less, the conference semifinals may move up to begin on either Saturday, April 30 or Sunday, May 1."

And Wojnaroswki says in his latest article "Boston needs to sweep the series on Sunday and give themselves a full week of rest before Game 1." so I guess it will either start on Saturday or on Sunday.

[Who]

Miss, miss ... I don't want overtime.

C'mon Atlanta. Take a 3-1 series lead!

[Who]

Miss, miss ... I don't want overtime.

C'mon Atlanta. Take a 3-1 series lead!

Wahooooo !!!  ....  Well done Atlanta

[Atzar]

If I'm Orlando, I want Gilbert taking that last shot.

...never thought I'd say that again...

[DinTN]

Bit of a change of subject..

Now that we've swept the Knicks, what is our upcoming playoff schedule? Heard Doc has given the guys 2 days off. Sounds like that sweep is going to benefit us in terms of rest going into the next series.

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=47036.0

Didn't find a schedule but here is what NBA.com says about it :

"If first-round series are completed in six games or less, the conference semifinals may move up to begin on either Saturday, April 30 or Sunday, May 1."

And Wojnaroswki says in his latest article "Boston needs to sweep the series on Sunday and give themselves a full week of rest before Game 1." so I guess it will either start on Saturday or on Sunday.

Thanks  TP

[CelticSooner]

If I'm Orlando, I want Gilbert taking that last shot.

...never thought I'd say that again...

Anyone but Turkeyglue. He looks done to me.

[GreenFaith1819]

I cannot believe that ATL has ORL in a 3-1 hole...wow. Maybe they would pose a threat to CHI..Horford may give Noah some problems, but not like Dwight would.

Josh Smith IMO is not big or long enough for Boozer, though.

I cannot fathom how ATL would slow down Rose, though - but the same could be said for ORL slowing down DRose, too I suppose.

[GreenEnvy]

Is it just me or have Orlando completely gone away from Gilbert Arenas since Jameer Nelson checked back in?

Too much Turkoglu down the stretch. Josh Smith is a very tough defender for Hedo.

Considering Arenas' last good game was in 2008, is that a bad thing for Orlando? Otis Smith should be fired for the awful trade x2.

This series is all but wrapped up. Rarely do all the higher seeds advance. Here is this season's upset.

[Proveo]

Arenas played very well today. Gave a nice boost to Orlando. I'd rather seem them stay with him in crunch time too.

In the long run, this may be good for Orlando. Gets Otis Smith fired this Summer, they can move on sooner.

I'm not sure this series is over though. Orlando has been shooting very poorly (missing 3s they usually make) while some Atlanta players have been way too efficient for their shot-selection. 

[Edgar]

Good D by Atlanta
Even if they were a little erratic closing
This both teams are NOT contenders but atlanta can be a pain for chicago

[Who]

Josh Smith IMO is not big or long enough for Boozer, though.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=boozeca01&p2=smithjo03

Josh Smith has done surprisingly well against Boozer in past matchups.

Maybe that isn't as much of an issue as I thought it would be (I thought Booz would have been too big for Josh too).

[samantha28]

I cannot believe that ATL has ORL in a 3-1 hole...wow. Maybe they would pose a threat to CHI..Horford may give Noah some problems, but not like Dwight would.

Josh Smith IMO is not big or long enough for Boozer, though.

I cannot fathom how ATL would slow down Rose, though - but the same could be said for ORL slowing down DRose, too I suppose.

Lets not forget that Horford and Noah were teammates at Florida. They probably know each other well. If the Pacers can slow down Rose, then I have faith in Atlanta.

[Who]

Is it just me or have Orlando completely gone away from Gilbert Arenas since Jameer Nelson checked back in?

Too much Turkoglu down the stretch. Josh Smith is a very tough defender for Hedo.

Considering Arenas' last good game was in 2008, is that a bad thing for Orlando? Otis Smith should be fired for the awful trade x2.

This series is all but wrapped up. Rarely do all the higher seeds advance. Here is this season's upset.

Gilbert Arenas was very good to start the fourth quarter. Helped get Orlando back in the game. Scored 7 points in the first three minutes and was the driving force in the 9-2 run that tied the game.

He made another jump shot a minute later and was very quiet the rest of the way.

He got a brief rest for a 2-3 minutes and then it seemed like he was barely involved from that point on.

--- Although, looking back through the play by play, Arenas did get another 2 shots (+ a missed tap in on his faulty layup) which he missed ... so maybe it was just me not noticing him rather than him not being involved.