Allen, Garnett and Co. on "Let's Go Celtics" Chant

[mctyson]

From Forsberg:

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4694946/cs-touched-by-lets-go-celtics-chant

KG

“I just wanted to say to all the fans, I knew it was going to be a crazy day, it took me three hours to get to the Garden today, that’s unusual," said Garnett of the widespread gridlock that extended his typically 20-minute commute. "But I want to say to all the fans, thank you guys. I’ve never in my life experienced anything like this in any sport. I’m just truly blessed to be a Celtic and be a part of the city of Boston."

Asked specifically about the chant, Garnett added: "It was crazy. It was f---ing crazy."

Ray Ray

"Kevin was sitting next to me, and I said -- I know I'm biased -- but they are the best fans I've ever played in front of or ever seen in my life," he said. "They understand the situation that is before us, and we understand it. And that was basically them sending us off (to Miami), letting us know, 'Hey, this is still well and alive. We need you guys to go down there and get a win for us.' We all felt it on the bench.

"I know the game was going on. It seemed like that three minutes lasted forever. It was special. I'll talk about that forever, just knowing that, being down 20, and these people are still standing up, cheering us on, because they know we just have to win one game."

Rondo

Echoed Rajon Rondo: "It was unbelievable. We've always said this, but that just shows we have the best fans in sports. Not just basketball. A lot of them stayed, and the chant was unbelievable. It was a crazy feeling when you're down 20."

Doc

"Did you hear our crowd the last three minutes of the game? What other crowd in the NBA does that?" asked Rivers. "It's a terrific place to play. The fans were unbelievable. They did their part tonight; we just didn't do ours."

Game 7. Let's go.

[Redz]

It was awesome.

Loved the way it built up the longer it went to.

[jordb2k5]

Honestly I'd have to say one of the best moments in sports I've seen and it made the sting of that loss go away for me in some ways.

I got this intense feeling that the battle was over but that we were all preparing for a war now and you could feel it.


Let's go Celtics

[CelticG1]

It would be infinitely better if it inspired them to a game 7 win.

[slamtheking]

From Forsberg:

Doc

"Did you hear our crowd the last three minutes of the game? What other crowd in the NBA does that?" asked Rivers. "It's a terrific place to play. The fans were unbelievable. They did their part tonight; we just didn't do ours."

Doc hit it right on the head.  Let's see these guys show their appreciation for their fans by playing game 3 of the finals back in Boston   

[makaveli]

I am proud of this team, no matter what, but now is not the time for talking, it's time for digging down, grinding, clawing, fighting to get to the finals.

[get_banners]

That chant was pretty special and unique. I guarantee the team will do the fans proud in Game 7...win or lose, they will leave it all on the court. That's all you can ask.

[Frontierboy]

Agreed.... win or lose, they will leave it all on the floor saturday night

[cltc5]

I thought they were gonna leave it all on the floor in game 7.  This team baffles me.  It's an abusive relationship, but I love them,lol.

[jgod213]

There were a lot of people who payed A LOT of their hard-earned money to be in the building last night.  

A lot of them were p---ed off about dropping $300-plus and left early, which is their right, but they missed out on something really special.

I was listing on the radio and Grande was gushing about it as it was happening.  Something us and those players will remember for a looong time.

[Potapenko Boxout]

ya i left early. they were getting smoked. dont really feel guilty about it.

pretty p---ed off i missed such a cool moment though

[alajet]

It's a memorable thing, even shadowing the prospect of a historical game 7 in the long term.
Celtics are going to battle in game 7. I can't really call the winner, but I believe in this team, and they will be ready to do whatever it takes to win.

We're going to make it to the Finals, I do believe and hope.
Let's go Celtics!

[Celtics18]

It would be infinitely better if it inspired them to a game 7 win.

It might.  And, if they do win game 7, everyone who was there and took part in that chant deserves a huge round of applause.

"LET'S GO CELTICS!!!!!"

[Prof. Clutch]

Amazing that I'll remember such a beautiful and memorable moment from such a heart breaking game!

[Adelaide Celt]

An incredibly unique and spontaneous showing of unconditional support. That took some heart. Well done to all.

Was there any reaction by past or present NBA players from rival teams? On Twitter maybe?