disappointments
- Jeff Green especially. You give a guy 7-8 million dollars and he gives you nothing but timid play. I thought he stated he was going to change and be more aggressive? got zero from him tonight.
- Its too soon to point Jason Terry as a bust pick up, but i can also see why Dallas didn't keep him , especially for the price he wanted to stay. With his age, he has lost a step, especially on defense. He is in no way shape or form a pg. Very bad passer. Rivers needs to be smarter and use him as a guy who can sting you along 6 or 8 points straight. Put him out there and ask him to score
- I'm not mad at KG but he played like he always has. But you can definitely see age is hampering his play. He used to eat Chris Bosh for dinner a few years ago. Now he can't even get position down low on the offensive end. It's a scary thought to know that one part of the lineup (pf/c) ma not be your strong suit anymore. You have to worry about interior defense
- Rondo had an off night even though he was the best player for us. Definitely not used to playing with the new guys on the team yet. Like Pierce stated, he has to stop overthinking and play. We could of used more scoring, esp for a good chunk of the 2nd and 3rd quarter.
- Not sure what Rivers is doing. Why let miami dictate , what your lineup should be?? why have to go small bc they go small?? you need inside presence at times to get their lineup to scramble. Instead he fell into miami's traps and game plan.
on the positive side
- Pierce was truly on fire tonight. He looks like the same dominant guy he was three years ago. Slimmer also. Can't wait to see what he can do for the rest of the year.
- Brandon Bass was great. Plain and simple. Not sure if he should be a starter but right now we have no choice. Great work tonight and earned his pay
- Avery Bradley would have been huge tonight. Especially neutralizing Wade and Allen. Can't wait until he comes back
- Not sure what happened with Darko, either he is still injured or just didn't get a shot tonight. But i feel, he could make a bigger factor on the court than most think. If he is on the floor, he eats up space, guys will think a little more before driving in. Also could give kg a little more room to breath.
only 1 game , but if we play like tonight for the rest of the year , he will make the playoffs but in no way shape or form have a chance against the elite teams.