wiz vs. celtics part 1 game thread

[P2]

AD will eat Rondo for lunch, son.

Yes, most likely. But last time I checked, Rondo will probably be out for quite some time.

[pineappleheadindc]

You guys played some great defense, but be ready for Monday, as Rondo is probably back in our starting lineup.

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Yes, most likely. But last time I checked, Rondo will probably be out for quite some time.

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

You guys played some great defense, but be ready for Monday, as Rondo is probably back in our starting lineup.

It should be a beatdown game for the Cs, and maybe the Wizard rookies like McGuire and Pecherov get some burn. I'm expecting that.

However, years of watching games says to me the Wizards just took the Celtics best shot and beat them.

Washington's probably going to shoot better. Jamison had 10 pts. He averages close to 22. Boston needs to be ready for him, because he's due for a 30 or 40 pt game.

Caron just had 6 turnovers. Not since the first 5 games, when he really turned it over has he done that. Boston needs to be ready for him. Pierce has owned him through the years, but yesterday was like seeing a little brother finally get the best of big brother. On Monday, Caron's probably going to have more than 16 points.

Both Butler and Jamison could have big games Monday.

Boston should have Rondo (thus less TOs and a tough night for Daniels), the home crowd, the refs, and the far better team--to get it a huge win.

But don't be surprised if Washington has their number just like Golden State had Dallas' last year. Washington is bigger and able to rebound with Boston. Washington also is a much tougher mentally and physically team compared to times in the past.

Wizards will be ready.

[LyricalRico]

Jamison had 10 pts. He averages close to 22. Boston needs to be ready for him, because he's due for a 30 or 40 pt game.

Caron just had 6 turnovers. Not since the first 5 games, when he really turned it over has he done that. Boston needs to be ready for him. Pierce has owned him through the years, but yesterday was like seeing a little brother finally get the best of big brother. On Monday, Caron's probably going to have more than 16 points.

Both Butler and Jamison could have big games Monday.

Exactly. I also suspect that Pesh didn't play last night because it was a back-to-back and he's coming off an injury. He should get some minutes on Monday which will make us even deeper.

[miller31time]

Caron and Antawn didn't have bad games by chance. Boston is the #1 team in the NBA when it cones to defensive efficiency. I expect Jamison to not shoot 1/50 and I expect us to hit more than 2/16 from 3, but don't think that, all of a sudden, Boston's defense is going to let up.

[DCZards]

I can't believe I am going to say this, but I think we have to start giving E.J. some major props. I still have problems with many of his rotations, but the bottom line is the players play hard for him just about every night. They are also starting to take on his personality of never getting too rattled. When Gilbert went out, I don't think any of us thought we would be playing as well as we are. Yes, a lot of that has to do with an improved bench and an improved Haywood and Caron. But, I think its time to also start giving E.J. some credit as well.

Sorry...I couldn't resist.

[reggielewis]

good win for you guys. u played harder than us all night, diving for loose balls, playing physical, u simply wanted it more. I do need to add one thing though, to whomever said "u took bostons best shot and still beat them" is CRAZY. Thata was the sloppiest, poorerest offensive game the c's have played this yr. They loked sluggish, and were not playing with the intensity that they have been playing with all yr, and in the fourth quarter we looked lost. That is not to take away from anything u did at all.. however the C's really played poorly and the fact that we were even in that game was amazing

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

reggielewis, I had the feeling Boston had another gear that they got in in the third. They were playing the best defense I've ever seen.

What I believe took Boston out of that was Paul Pierce jawing with Butler. It got the Cs too high emotionally and at the same time the Wizards got mad.

Boston's best bet is to swing the ball like crazy and let Eddie House and Posey destroy the Wizards from the three point line. Pierce won't do what he did last game, which is piss off Butler. The coaches need to tell him not to. Pierce doesn't respect this Caron enough. Boston needs to just play basketball in a disciplined way and to not try to out-thug a team full of thugs. In Boston they need to screen roll and flop a lot. Kick their legs out on jumpers like Stevenson did on that three. Boston needs to make the refs not allow much contact from the Wizards.

Washington OTOH needs to throw a bunch of looks at the Cs. Y'all have no idea how easily Young can score when on. You haven't seen Pecherov. You haven't solved how to deal with Haywood and might not have an answer for him.

Boston's advantages are many. Garnett, shooting, defense, precision, and the home court. One thing they aren't though, is tougher than Washington. Rivers needs to really play Tony Allen, Davis and Powe and save Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett from heavy minutes. They are going to be expending a whole lot of energy and it's a long season. Boston needs to take the Wizards out early and play their bench. Otherwise, the longer the game goes the better the Wizards will play them.

Stevenson and Mason ain't scared. Nobody on the Wizards is.

Prediction: Boston wins a close one in which they shoot a whole lot more FTs than the Wizards.

[P'Oed]

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Go away.

seriously...sorry us Wizards fans aren't up to date with the Rajon Rondo News Wire

[dobrojim]

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my one and only complaint on the game

the only way Eddie House hurts us is if we leave him open.

So that's what we did.

still we held them under 80!

My bad. After I watched the replay of the first half last night,
House didn't do much in the half court set. It was mostly off of
transition spot-ups.

[dobrojim]

Holy $hit, we are only two back of Orlando.

and tied in the loss column

we better sweep NY this week. We could be in first place by the AS game

[dobrojim]

vERIZON CENTER was nuts last night. most fun i've had at a non-playoff game. way too many green jerseys in the crowd. nothing worse than a bandwagon celtic fan. especially the guy sitting behind me who, before the game, in a loud voice started whining to everone in earshot that he had to pay $100 for a scalped ticket to a lousy Wizards game, even though we "suck." as the game wore on and it was clear our "sucky" team was hanging tight with his mighty celtics he started telling any wiz fan who would listen that thr reason the wizards are able to even play in the same building with the celts is because Gilbert the "most selfish player in the league" was out with an injury. idiot. dude left the game with 30 seconds left and i saw him on the street after the game and he'd already peeled off his celtics jersey. Probably to be replaced with a patriots jersey. boston fans are the worst. and i got news for them: their team ain't that great.

love it

[dobrojim]

back in the HOU game thread we were already looking forward
to the BOS game..this exchange went down

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I think one thing about scalping is that like eBay perhaps, have
a price in mind that you're willing to pay and stick to it. Be prepared
to miss the game if it comes to that.

I wonder how much I would have to be offered to sell my
tickets for BOS... a bunch more than face value that's for sure.
That's going to be a huge game for us.

I'm sure the players feel they owe BOS. Whether that ends up
being wishful thinking remains to be seen.

DraftBoy10 who was peaking in said-

Owe Boston what? A beating?

You guys won't be able to beat the Celtics. I don't mind you hyping up an anticipated game, but you will lose and we all know it. Hate to burst the bubble, but it's just how it goes. Now, if it's a competitive game with a rivalry were W's toss around side to side as much as L's, that's cool. But you guys are nothing compared to the Boston Celtics.



I forgot I put him on ignore...did he show up in this thread
ready to eat humble pie? Or will he wait until tomorrow....

[bulletproof_32]

back in the HOU game thread we were already looking forward
to the BOS game..this exchange went down

dobrojim wrote:
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I think one thing about scalping is that like eBay perhaps, have
a price in mind that you're willing to pay and stick to it. Be prepared
to miss the game if it comes to that.

I wonder how much I would have to be offered to sell my
tickets for BOS... a bunch more than face value that's for sure.
That's going to be a huge game for us.

I'm sure the players feel they owe BOS. Whether that ends up
being wishful thinking remains to be seen.

DraftBoy10 who was peaking in said-

Owe Boston what? A beating?

You guys won't be able to beat the Celtics. I don't mind you hyping up an anticipated game, but you will lose and we all know it. Hate to burst the bubble, but it's just how it goes. Now, if it's a competitive game with a rivalry were W's toss around side to side as much as L's, that's cool. But you guys are nothing compared to the Boston Celtics.



I forgot I put him on ignore...did he show up in this thread
ready to eat humble pie? Or will he wait until tomorrow....

Ha! I forgot about that. Oh man, that

[GilArenas88]

Haven't been able too post much lately, but helluva win boys, can't wait till we get Arenas back, and I dont think Arenas will hurt our defense much as some people seem to think. He will definatley help our offense, things are looking good for us better defense, Haywoood getting playing time, young rookies getting serious burn, Caron playing awesome, Jamison rebounding like a beast, this season has been very fun, and I think it may only get better...