Author Topic: Favorite play of the big three era? (Read 17164 times)

perks-a-beast · « **on:** July 25, 2012, 01:44:06 PM »

Over the last 5 years this team has provided us with countless memories and thrilling plays. Do you have one play in particular that is your favorite? There are alot of them to choose from so i can see this being a very long/fun thread. Post a video if you can

For me i will never forget the play where Rondo out hustled Jason Williams to the ball, picked it up without traveling (arguably. I was watching the game with my dad who is a ref and he was convinced it was a travel), crossed him up and layed it in. The Celtics were just playing extroidinary basketball at the time and the play pretty much summed up why. The crowd went bananas, and Mark Jackson, who i really can't stand, actually made a great call on the play. "I talked about him being the best quarterback, arguably, in Boston. Tom Brady oughta be proud to be in the same discussion!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvcbMNJQVbI

Fafnir · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:50:22 PM »

I have a photo of this play framed and on my wall.

Ray Allen blowing by Sasha to get with the C's up in 3 points and around 16 seconds left in Game 4 of the Finals for a layup. This sealed the win and going up 3-1 I was certain the C's would win the title.

GreenFaith1819 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:52:55 PM »

For me, it's several:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i19lSd7pAiE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeev8dZ0lg0

I think Posey's abusive defense on Kobe AFTER the putback was nearly as good as the dunk - especially that hard foul AFTER the whistle. Loved it.

And finally:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrpciBEpV3E&feature=related

Nate Robinson, lol..

Snakehead · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:55:05 PM »

KGs put back dunk over Gasol.

I think I like Rondo's behind the back pass to TA that faked out LeBron more but I think that's not the right choice for the topic because Rondo's era is just really getting going. For the Big Three, it's definitely that dunk on Gasol.

(OP's choice of the Rondo take away on Jason Williams is probably 3rd for me. No surprise Rondo's so prevalent, even in the "Big Three" era. So much fire and creativity)

Donoghus · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:01:45 PM »

This has always been a favorite of mine. Such a big shot and cold-blooded.

Plus, it holds a spot close to my heart. My last Patriots Day living in Boston and quite possibly my favorite sports day ever; went to the Red Sox game in the morning, hung out on Boylston St between games for the Marathon with buddies, then was at the Garden for this game. It was awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3nNYTiqyEQ

StartOrien · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:12:24 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKjzKCPiCWg

happiest I ever was

j804 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:13:57 PM »

Quote from: Donoghus on July 25, 2012, 02:01:45 PM

This has always been a favorite of mine. Such a big shot and cold-blooded.

Plus, it holds a spot close to my heart. My last Patriots Day living in Boston and quite possibly my favorite sports day ever; went to the Red Sox game in the morning, hung out on Boylston St between games for the Marathon with buddies, then was at the Garden for this game. It was awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3nNYTiqyEQ

I remember that especially Doc's pelvic thrust was just comedy

rayallen1934 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:14:30 PM »

I know it happenned earlier with the raptors, but this would have been the Celtics first big 3 loss, and hearing Gormon say NO when Pierce missed, you could feel the white flag almost up, but then house steals, pierce passes, and ray hits the game winner, then you see Garnett talking crap .......it just solidified the big 3 and the championship feeling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2pJrxaN2Z0

perks-a-beast · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:16:23 PM »

Quote from: StartOrien on July 25, 2012, 02:12:24 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKjzKCPiCWg

happiest I ever was

House to Allen! Makes me think of this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR3Z_uvK7gg

If this play happened in the playoffs i think it would be everyones #1. It's simply amazing.

TripleOT · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:19:26 PM »

Paul Pierce diving on a loose ball at the end of Game 7 against Cleveland in 2008, with LeBron looking on. It was the play that tipped the series the Celtics' way, and the perfect microcosm of both Pierce and James.

Pierce did what it took to win that series, whether it was trying to out-duel LeBron on the scoreboard or with floor burns. For Lebron, it showed that despite his prodigious talent, there's something missing in the heart department.

EDIT: Looking back on the box score of this game, Ray Allen had 4 points in 29 minutes on 1-6 shooting.

perks-a-beast · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:21:50 PM »

Quote from: Fafnir on July 25, 2012, 01:50:22 PM

I have a photo of this play framed and on my wall.

Ray Allen blowing by Sasha to get with the C's up in 3 points and around 16 seconds left in Game 4 of the Finals for a layup. This sealed the win and going up 3-1 I was certain the C's would win the title.

think what made it even sweeter was the aftermath. LOLS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5XroW3nGXQ

GreenFaith1819 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:23:52 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5b7ld4bE4U

Miss ya, TA.

perks-a-beast · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:28:13 PM »

I Like this play even more now that Boshtrich is on the CHeat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KeULR14tVE&feature=related

CelticG1 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:29:48 PM »

Yes Rays blow by of Sasha was awesome.

Pierce's block on Kobe

Pierce diving for loose jump ball against cavs then having that awkward free throw make.

The Rondo dive

Pierce 3 over Lebron this year

Ray 3 off the screen by Kg against the knicks last year.

There really are so many these were just off top of my head.

Couple fun ones, Cassell 3dagger against Spurs and Babys game winner against the magic

Oh and early into big 3a era house deflecting bobcats inbound pass to Pierce, pierce to Ray allen for the game, got it!!

Finkelskyhook · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:32:24 PM »

The Rondo loose ball dive.

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