Celtics (1-1) at Sixers (1-1) ECSF Game 3 5/16

[Neurotic Guy]

By my count, the Sixers scored on their last 9 possessions of the quarter.  That was terribly frustrating in light of Pierce's sudden rejuvenation.

[RajonRondOWNED]

Not blaming that on defense. Just insane luck by the 76ers.

[bruinsandceltics]

I really can't stand how LUCKY Philly has been this postseason, so ridiculous.

At what point do people realize it isn't lucky? Jeez. They are a good team.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

How many circus shots and last-second heaves is Philly gonna hit? Ridiculous.

[letsgoblue86]

The basketball gods must really f***ing hate us.

What does our terrible defense have to do with the basketball god's?

Maybe how Lou Williams pulled that shot out of his ass after we played GREAT defense on that possession.

[Kwhit10]

They're shooting 62% and we're only down 5.

After the first two games I'm glad we're that close.

[celticslove]

1 mistake by Stiemsma and off he goes to the bench. Way to go doc keep building his confidence. SMH

[Change]

The basketball gods must really f***ing hate us.

What does our terrible defense have to do with the basketball god's?

Our defense have been solid most of the series. Sixers are making shots they usually don't make.

[bruinsandceltics]

The basketball gods must really f***ing hate us.

What does our terrible defense have to do with the basketball god's?

Maybe how Lou Williams pulled that shot out of his ass after we played GREAT defense on that possession.

Great defense? Seriously? There hasn't been a lick of defense by the Celtics tonight.

[henr1k]

At least our offense isn't pathetic like in the last game. I am happy that Rondo is super aggressive attacking the rim

Once their shots stop falling we should be fine..

[CoachBo]

By my count, the Sixers scored on their last 9 possessions of the quarter.  That was terribly frustrating in light of Pierce's sudden rejuvenation.

Right.

And that simply cannot happen.

[Who]

I can't believe Lavoy Allen has done so much damage to the Celtics over the first two and a bit games.

Why? He has literally not been covered once this series. Most people (except us) hit open jumpers if they are in the NBA.

He is not even a good midrange of long two range jump shooter. He is well below average at both types of shot attempts.

One of those players who makes one and then suddenly thinks he can make that shot and proceeds to miss 2 out of 3 the rest of the way. Wasting possessions for his team.

Frustrating to see this third string caliber PF who is regularly a liability for his team suddenly play inspired basketball and be a useful weapon off the bench. 

[Change]

1 mistake by Stiemsma and off he goes to the bench. Way to go doc keep building his confidence. SMH

wake up and smell the roses Stiemsma sucks.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Encouraging to see Pierce and Rondo being so aggressive, not to mention Bass on that one drive and dunk. Hoping for some better luck with all these crazy Philly shots that keep going down.

[bruinsandceltics]

The basketball gods must really f***ing hate us.

What does our terrible defense have to do with the basketball god's?

Our defense have been solid most of the series. Sixers are making shots they usually don't make.

Our defense has been fantastic the first two games. Giving up all wide open looks tonight.