Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Bad end, good run, Part II
Maybe I'm in denial. But Gerry seems to be arranging a Celts wake already. Everyone knew two years ago, when KG and Allen signed up, that there would be a short window of opportunity. One could theoretically argue they should have started the wake right then. But the Celts have already met expectations, winning one championship in two years. I can see them winning another one (or two) before the final ashes-to-ashes rites. It won't be easy. But Scalabrine is right to be pumped up. ...
Bert on the Orlando showdown:
Maybe I'm in denial. But Gerry seems to be arranging a Celts wake already. Everyone knew two years ago, when KG and Allen signed up, that there would be a short window of opportunity. One could theoretically argue they should have started the wake right then. But the Celts have already met expectations, winning one championship in two years. I can see them winning another one (or two) before the final ashes-to-ashes rites. It won't be easy. But Scalabrine is right to be pumped up. ...
Bert on the Orlando showdown:
I’m not sure if there was a lack of a plan or lack of execution on the offensive end, but they seemed lost to me the entire series. Pierce was trapped and doubled constantly, which kept him in check (and he looked very worn). Allen wasn’t hitting, but I’m not sure he’s the answer in that scenario. Someone needed to get it from Pierce to force a rotation so they could get it to Ray for the shot.
Rondo’s continued lack of a jump shot is a problem. I love how he rebounds and passes and drives to the basket, but when there’s a guy that doesn’t need to be guarded from beyond 10 feet, that’s an issue. And his finishing at the basket is so-so, at best. Too many lobbed floaters.
Perkins was much better than I thought he’d be against Howard, especially without Garnett for backup. And Big Baby obviously stepped up.
