Spurs (37-14) at Celtics (30-22) 4/4

[snively]

small ball again Doc? SMH apparently no one in his coaching staff has balls to tell him that it doesnt work. ugly defense

Doc apparently wants AB in there but doesn't want to bench RA, so BB goes up against BB?

Doc is trying to go small to take away the speed advantages that were hurting us in the pick and roll (with Stiemsma) and he can't play KG the whole half.

We must be watching a different game. I saw no blame on Steamer's part.

Not quick/aware enough to switch on Bonner, not reliable defending the pick and roll.  He was struggling out there.

[Swoopz]

For those hating on Doc's call for small ball, it's wiped 7 points off the lead and possibly 8 if Bass can hit this.

Keep watching.

Ironic

[nickagneta]

For those hating on Doc's call for small ball, it's wiped 7 points off the lead and possibly 8 if Bass can hit this.

Keep watching.

I am and I think this lineup has done very well.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

small ball with one center maybe..but not full small...when duncan is out there...who would do that...really....

[Who]

Duncan trying to body on Bradley whenever his guards are bringing the ball upcourt.

Plain pushing him out of the way (not even setting a screen, just shoving him) when the officials are looking closely.

[Marcus13]

Rough half but it could have been much worse.  Let's hope the second half looks a lot better - especially on defense

[thestackshow]

Bradley 13 points.

Allen 0 points and bad defense.

Doc Rivers.

Open your eyes please.

[satch]

Ray should be coming off the bench subbing for Pierce....keep them both fresh. That way the C's can stay younger and more athletic.

[Celts Fan 92]

wow this one has been pretty bad but fortunately we're still in it just get some defensive stops nd get back in dis one cuz they're defense aint all dat

[Meadowlark_Scal]

micro-analysis always makes me laugh....scrutinize one guy..but hold everyone else to a different standard......odd....

[thestackshow]

Bradley is a stud.

This guy is only 21 and improving FAST.

I cant believe he isnt starting. Ray Allen is doing virtually nothing for us.

[Chief]

Bradley 13 points.

Allen 0 points and bad defense.

Doc Rivers.

Open your eyes please.

Probably will replace Bradley with Dooling in the 2nd half.

[Swoopz]

Why are people complaining about/blaming Ray? He started, yeah, and hasn't played well, but Avery's played more minutes than him so far so what's the problem?

[nickagneta]

small ball again Doc? SMH apparently no one in his coaching staff has balls to tell him that it doesnt work. ugly defense

Doc apparently wants AB in there but doesn't want to bench RA, so BB goes up against BB?

Doc is trying to go small to take away the speed advantages that were hurting us in the pick and roll (with Stiemsma) and he can't play KG the whole half.

We must be watching a different game. I saw no blame on Steamer's part.

Not quick/aware enough to switch on Bonner, not reliable defending the pick and roll.  He was struggling out there.

Snively is right. Stiemer had a bad half defensively on rotations and playing the pick and roll and pick and pop. But, the Spurs are playing extremely well and attack from so many areas of the floor.

Everyone has bad halves. This was not a good one defensively for most of the Celtics, especially Steimsma, Dooling, and Pavlovic.

[fairweatherfan]

Bradley 13 points.

Allen 0 points and bad defense.

Doc Rivers.

Open your eyes please.

I'm in favor of Bradley starting, but it's Ray's first game back, no need to overreact.