The dreaded end of game Paul Pierce isolation play

[Chris]

We need to allow for some putbacks on these kind of shots.   If we miss it and don't get the board who cares if the other team get's  the ball with a second or two left.

While I do not disagree with this in general, with this teams inability to grab offensive rebounds, I think the risk of leaving time on the clock for the other team to score if you hit the shot would be significantly greater than the chances of actually getting a second opportunity.  This team is built on making shots, not grabbing rebounds, so I would play for the last shot and leave as little time as possible on the clock, over hoping to get a rebound.

[guava_wrench]

Shot was frustrating.
It should have been a much better look but it was horrible in the end.
Needed to take it about 4-5 seconds earlier to get an opportunity at the rebound or foul. I'm surprised they didn't run Avery around the back for a cut or alley oop play.

I don't have a problem with Pierce getting the ball there, he just needs to find the shot much earlier.

Agreed.

So we can leave time on the clock for the Spurs to answer and win the game?

This is not a consideration when down in a game. Only when tied.

When down, you just need to get a hoop.

[pork3]

If Rondo is our future he has to be able to make a game winner.  His shooting has improved this year, and it's time to trust him with the final shot.

Looking exclusively at FG%, his numbers have dropped from .475 to .454.

-Jamman

[looseball]

If Rondo is our future he has to be able to make a game winner.  His shooting has improved this year, and it's time to trust him with the final shot.

Looking exclusively at FG%, his numbers have dropped from .475 to .454.

-Jamman

Well, he's taking his jump shot with less hesitancy, and better results.  That's where I see the improvement.

[pork3]

If Rondo is our future he has to be able to make a game winner.  His shooting has improved this year, and it's time to trust him with the final shot.

Looking exclusively at FG%, his numbers have dropped from .475 to .454.

-Jamman

Well, he's taking his jump shot with less hesitancy, and better results.  That's where I see the improvement.

Personally, I'd like to see him take even more jump shots. There's still a bit of hesitation on his part, and until teams start respecting his outside scoring abilities, they'll play off him and crowd the inside lanes.

-Jamman

[CelticG1]

We need to allow for some putbacks on these kind of shots.   If we miss it and don't get the board who cares if the other team get's  the ball with a second or two left.

While I do not disagree with this in general, with this teams inability to grab offensive rebounds, I think the risk of leaving time on the clock for the other team to score if you hit the shot would be significantly greater than the chances of actually getting a second opportunity.  This team is built on making shots, not grabbing rebounds, so I would play for the last shot and leave as little time as possible on the clock, over hoping to get a rebound.

I thought there was like  seconds left. That is a very quick shot if you are looking for a second chance points.

I don't mind Pierce's shot. He got a good look just didnt' finish

[Celtics4ever]

Should have took it sooner for a second chance.   Way too much time ran out.