Game 4 Victory Cigar AMAZING COMEBACK

[threrf23]

This was a team effort, and was especially impressive since Perk and Rondo weren't contributing when it counted. Doc gets props tonight. Scal symbolically represents our team spirit, so I voted for him for the hell of it.

[hickfromfrenchlick]

After Doc screwed up by taking Ray out in the fourth quarter of last game, he decided to make up for it by playing him all game today. Ray with the great defense, great offense, clutch layup at the end, high efficiency 19 points on 11 shots, and 3 steals and a block for good measure.

Yes! Since that game I've told a number of people, "I know this is sort of nitpicky but I thought a crucial moment in Game 3 was when Doc took out Ray even though he was red-hot." Today I was telling someone that and he goes, "Yeah but Allen is old and needs the rest." I was like, "No he's in good shape; plus, it's the NBA Finals, man." I guess Ray is in shape. And it is the NBA Finals.

[dwestside]

Somebody give me a .gif of Vajacic playing defense with his flimsy arms and then proceeding to hold back tears on the bench. PLEASE!!!

[MoBSTa]

Tom was working the sideline the whole 2nd half and that my friend is something someone will pay big money for.

I know there may not be a opening at the moment but I wouldn't be surprised to see Pat Riley make another move at the coaching position. I hope we can only keep Tom after this performance.

[MoBSTa]

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Yes! Since that game I've told a number of people, "I know this is sort of nitpicky but I thought a crucial moment in Game 3 was when Doc took out Ray even though he was red-hot." Today I was telling someone that and he goes, "Yeah but Allen is old and needs the rest." I was like, "No he's in good shape; plus, it's the NBA Finals, man." I guess Ray is in shape. And it is the NBA Finals.

Good point.

[SuigintouEV]

Posey was incredible, a huge difference maker, at the 4 with KG at the 5 for great spacing. Compared to perkins and tonight PJ brown, he was the best option to put beside KG. Powe was decent in the few minutes he played but ultimately it comes odwn to Posey. excellent D on Odom - reminds me of his job on nowitzki back in 06.

House was a huge difference maker, especially compared to Rondo man. The floor just straight up opened up with him on the court.

Pierce started off pretty bad but came up huge in the 3rd.

KG was very good, don't be fooled by the lack of FTA. Just about every shot was a great shot or a pass out of a double team - guys just didn't hit shots.

Ray Allen, smoking is bad but here's a VICTORY CIGAR. 48 minutes of consistent greatness kept the celtics within attacking distance and he just flat out rocked the Lakers all game long. The reverse layup near the end of the game DEFINED IT, and that's all that needs to be said.

[EvadedHavoc]

hm. Cool Win.

Celtics gonna take the Lakers out Sunday

[Jammer]

Don't know what ABC was thinking giving PP Player of the Game.

Ray 19 points (6-11), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 1 blocked shot.

PP 20 points (6-13), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, 1 blocked shot.

[nyhuskyfan]

I'm just ticked off that Ray had his 10th rebound in the closing seconds, Vujacic tackled him to knock the ball loose before possession was fully established and they don't call anything. If they call that, Ray goes to the line and finishes with 21 and 10 (or 20 and 10 if he went 1-2). Just looks better than 19 and 9.

Ray was 3-3 in the second half from the floor and they were all lay-ups. He got open on the perimeter a few times, but seemed determined not to settle for jumpers. The two Posey threes late were both on kick-outs from Ray after Ray passed on a quick shot and drove into the paint to set up a better one.

[The Laker Kid]

:lol: Who voted Scal?? Ha.

I voted for Gerald Green

Congrats guys

[gocelts]

Voted for Paul for keeping Kobe in check....heck, Ray is Supposed to school vujabiach, but Pierce showed everyone tonight how much of a complete player he can be.

[dwestside]

Did anybody see any shots of Jack after the game? Probably not. I didn't see any.

[theGreatRC]

One of the greatest games i've ever seen.

I voted for Posey.

[Celtics_Champs]

Did anybody see any shots of Jack after the game? Probably not. I didn't see any.

ABC does not have the balls to show jack after a loss. Any celeb for that matter.

Posey was huge too, something I forgot to add.

[Jammer]

One of the greatest games I've ever seen.

I have to agree.

[Cruel_Ruin]

Great game to watch. This team has the heart of a champion.

[Fencer reregistered]

This is the hardest vote of the year, Pierce was unbelievable on Kobe, Posey was just everywhere and so clutch. But Ray Allen rules the world. He scored, defended, rebounded, handled the ball mad nothing but great decisions all night. That was perhaps the greatest all around floor games a SG has played in the finals when you factor everything in.

I have a new favorite game of all time.

Also props to Eddie, I was about to lose my mind watching him in the first half, but what a way for a role player to sack up and get it done.

Well said!

[Falstaff]

Don't know what ABC was thinking giving PP Player of the Game.

Ray 19 points (6-11), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 1 blocked shot.

PP 20 points (6-13), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, 1 blocked shot.

ABC is setting Pierce up to be Finals MVP, that's what they're thinking.

ABC analysis: "Oh, high scorer! Game MVP!"

[SuperDeluxe]

Don't know what ABC was thinking giving PP Player of the Game.

The player of the game is chosen by the viewers. I think there's an 800 number to call, or you can send an SMS or something.

[dingodile]

I'll tell you guys...It's positively delicious celebrating this win in LA tonight. Despite the lip-service your hearing from the Laker brass during the postgame, everyone else (read as the typical Laker homer radio station) is describing this as the type of loss that a team cannot recover from.

I've been out here a long time and this feels great.