Cavs @ Celtics, Wednesday 7:30PM, FSN & NBATV HD

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Wednesday February 27, 2008
7:30 pm ET, TD BankNorth Center, Boston, MA
TV: FSN & NBATV HD, Radio: WTAM 1100

Boston Celtics

PG Rajon Rondo

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: PG
Born: 2/22/86
Height: 6-1 / 1,85
Weight: 171 lbs. / 77,6 kg.
College: Kentucky '08

Great athlete... Strong... Long arms... Has all the tools to become a great defender in the NBA... A slasher... More than decent playmaker... Can't shoot... That can really hurt his team.

-Attended Eastern HS in Louisville, Kentucky and the Oak Hill Academy.
-Played college ball at Kentucky till 2006.
-Selected by the Phoenix Suns as 21st overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. Draft rights traded to the Boston Celtics.
-Signed with the Boston Celtics in July 2006.
-Played the McDonald's All-America Game in 2004.
-Won the Global Games with the US Team in 2005.
-Led the 2005 Under 21 World Championship in steals.
-Named 2nd Team All-SEC in 2006. Led the conference in steals.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team in 2006-07.
-Selected to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team in 2006-07.
-Selected to the NBA Rookie All-Star Game in 2008.

SG Ray Allen

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: SG
Born: 7/20/75
Height: 6-5 / 1,96
Weight: 205 lbs. / 93,0 kg.
College: Connecticut '97

The prototype of a shooting guard... His shooting mechanic is poetry in motion... Especially dangerous from beyond the arc, but watch out for his drives to the basket...Above average passing skills... Doesn't play defense... A little bit soft.

-Attended the Hillcrest HS in Sumter, South Carolina.
-Played college ball at Connecticut until 1996.
-Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as 5th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft.
-Draft rights traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Played there till 2002-03.
-Traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in February 2003.
-Traded to the Boston Celtics in June 2007.
-Led the Hillcrest HS to a South Carolina state championship in 1993.
-Won the gold medal at the World University Games with the US Team in 1995.
-Named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year in 1995.
-Named to the All-America 3rd Team in 1995.
-Named to the All-America 1st Team in 1996.
-Named Big East Player of the Year in 1996. Named to the All-BEC 1st Team.
-Won the Big East tournament with Connecticut in 1996.
-Named to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team in 1997.
-Won the gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games with the US Team.
-8 times selected to the NBA All-Star Game.
-Won the NBA 3-point Shootout Contest in 2001.
-Named to the All-NBA 3rd Team in 2000-01.
-Named to the All-NBA 2nd Team in 2004-05.
-Won the Tournament of Americas with the US Team in 2003.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 3rd Team in 2004-05.
-Set the record for most three-pointers hit in a season in 2005-06.
-Shares the NBA record for most three-pointers scored in one half with eight.
-Ranks second in the NBA all-time list for three-pointers made.
-Starred in the movie "He Got Game" with Denzel Washington and in "Harvard Man" with Sarah Michelle Gellar.

SF Paul Pierce

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: SF
Born: 10/13/77
Height: 6-6 / 1,98
Weight: 230 lbs. / 104,3 kg.
College: Kansas '99

A scoring machine... Can create his shots and hit them from anywhere... Shot selection is a concern, though... A threat from beyond the arc... Watch out for his penetrations... Goes to the free-throw line very often... Very good moves... Full of strength... Grabs a lot of boards... A good defensive player when he tries... Great performer under pressure... Your man in the fourth quarter.

-Played college ball at Kansas until 1998.
-Selected by the Boston Celtics as 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft . Has been playing in Boston ever since.
-Named Big Eight Freshman of the Year in 1995-96.
-Selected to the All-America 1st Team by AP in 1997-98.
-Named MVP of the Big 12 Conference Tournament in 1996-97 and 1997-98.
-Selected to the NBA Rookie All-Star Game in 2000
-Selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008.
-Voted to the All-NBA 3rd Team in 2001-02 and 2002-03.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 1st Team in 2001-02.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 3rd Team in 2002-03 and 2003-04.
-Set a playoff record by hitting all 21 of his free throw attempts in a game against the Pacers in 2003.
-Member of the US Team that lost three games in the 2002 World Championship.
-Website: www.paulpierce.net

PF Kevin Garnett

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: PF
Born: 5/19/76
Height: 6-11 / 2,11
Weight: 237 lbs. / 107,5 kg.
High School: Farragut Academy (IL)

A superstar... One of the best all-around players in the league... A natural leader... Outstanding physical skills... Brings a lot of energy to his team... One of the best defensive talents in the NBA... Scores more than 20 points and grabs more than 10 rebounds per game... Outstanding rebounder... A good shot blocker with great vision of the court... A true franchise player.

-Attended the Farragut Academy HS in Chicago, Illinois.
-Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as 5th overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Played there till 2006-07.
-Traded to the Boston Celtics in July 2007.
-Played in the Nike Hoop Summit in 1995.
-Named MVP at the McDonald's All-America Game in 1995.
-Named to the USA Today All-USA 1st Team in 1995.
-Named to the All-time All-USA 1st Team by USA Today in 2003.
-Selected to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team in 1995-96.
-Selected for the 1996 NBA Rookie All-Star Game.
-11 times selected to the NBA All-Star Game. Named MVP in 2003.
-Won the gold medal at the Tournament of Americas with the US Team in 1999.
-Won the gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games with the US Team.
-Named to the All-NBA 1st Team in 2002-03 and 2003-04.
-Named to the All-NBA 2nd Team in 2000-01, 2001-02, 2004-05.
-Named to the All-NBA 3rd Team in 1998-99 and 2006-07.
-Named to the NBA All-Defensive 1st Team in 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2006-07.
-Named to the NBA All-Defensive 2nd Team in 2005-06.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 1st Defensive Team in 2001-02 and 2003-04.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 2nd Defensive Team in 2002-03.
-Voted HoopsHype.com MVP in 2002-03 and 2003-04.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 1st Team in 2002-03 and 2003-04.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 3rd Team in 2006-07.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 2nd Team in 2001-02 and 2004-05.
-Led the NBA in rebounds in 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
-Cousin of NBA player Shammond Williams.
-Website: www.kevingarnett.com

C Kendrick Perkins

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: C
Born: 11/10/84
Height: 6-10 / 2,08
Weight: 280 lbs. / 127,0 kg.
High School: Clifton J. Ozen (TX)

A future enforcer for the Celtics... Nice footwork... Good body frame... Great hands... Just an average athlete... Has improved his conditioning.

-Attended the Clifton J. Ozen HS in Beaumont, Texas from 1999 to 2003.
-Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as 27th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. Draft rights traded to the Boston Celtics.
-Signed with the Boston Celtics in July 2003.
-Named to the USA Today All-USA 3rd Team in 2002.
-Named to the USA Today All-USA 2nd Team in 2003.
-Three time Texas All-State and All-Region selection.
-Led his Beaumont Ozen HS to four consecutive District Championships and one State Championship.
-Selected to the McDonald's All-America Game in 2003.
-Scheduled to play the EA Sports Roundball Classic in 2003. Withdrew from the game due to injury.

BOSTON ROTATION

Eddie House (PG) / Tony Allen (SG) / James Posey (SF) / Brian Scalabrine (Stiff) / Glen Davis (C)

BOSTON BENCH
>> Gabe Pruitt (PG)
>> Leon Powe (PF)
>> Scott "Hey kids, do drugs" Pollard (C)

INJURY REPORT
Brian Scalabrine - questionable with groin injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Delonte West

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: PG
Born: 7/26/83
Height: 6-2 / 1,88
Weight: 183 lbs. / 83,0 kg.
College: Saint Joseph's 05

Pretty good jump shot... Very active...Tough defender... Excellent shot blocker for his size... Looks good playing the point now.

-Attended the Eleanor Roosevelt HS in Greenbelt, Maryland.
-Played college ball at Saint Joseph's till 2004.
-Selected by the Boston Celtics as 24th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Signed with the Celtics in July.
-Traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in June 2007.
-Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in February 2008.
-Named the Atlantic 10's Most Improved Player in 2003.
-Named All-District First Team by the USBWA and 2nd Team by the NABC in 2003.
-Named Honorable Mention All-America by AP in 2004.
-Named to the Atlantic 10 1st Team in 2003 and 2004.
-Selected to the NBA Rookie All-Star Game in 2006.
-Website: www.delonte.com

SG Devin Brown

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: SG
Born: 30/12/78
Height: 6-5 / 1,96
Weight: 235 lbs. / 106,6 kg.
College: Texas-San Antonio '02

Good offensive talent... Can create his own shot... Good elevation... Works hard... Nice defensive player.

-Attended the Rainbow Hills Baptist HS and the West Campus HS in San Antonio, Texas.
-Played college ball at Texas-San Antonio till 2002.
-Never drafted by an NBA team.
-Selected by the Sioux Falls Skyforce as 6th overall pick in the 2002 CBA Draft.
-Selected by the Kansas Cagerz as 18th overall pick in the 2002 USBL Draft.
-Played for the Kansas Cagerz of the USBL in the summer of 2002.
-Signed with the San Antonio Spurs in October 2002. Waived later that month.
-Returned to the San Antonio Spurs in November 2002. Waived later that month.
-Signed with the Fayetteville Patriots of the NBDL in December 2002.
-Called up by the Denver Nuggets in April 2003. Left the team later that month.
-Returned again to the San Antonio Spurs in July 2003.
-Signed with the Utah Jazz in September 2005.
-Traded to the Golden State Warriors in July 2006. Waived in October.
-Signed with the New Orleans Hornets in December 2006.
-Joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2007.
-Named Southland Conference Freshman of the Year in 1999.
-3 times named to the All-Southland Conference 1st Team.
-Finished his career at Texas-San Antonio as the school’s all-time leading scorer.
-Named Co-Rookie of the Year of the USBL in 2002. Voted to the All-Rookie Team.
-Named NBDL MVP and Rookie of the Year in 2002-03.
-Named All-NBDL 1st Team in 2002-03.
-Named to the Boston Pro Summer League 1st Team in 2003.
-Named to the All-Rocky Mountain Revue Team in 2004.
-Won the NBA title with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005.

SF LeBron James

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: SG
Born: 12/30/84
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 245 lbs. / 111,1 kg.
From: St. Vincent-St. Mary (OH)

Outstanding athleticism... Very strong... Just a physically superior player... Can pretty much score at will when he drives to the basket... Excellent vision of the court... Superb ballhandling skills... Can play the point... Great coordination... Great finisher in the open court... Runs the floor with the best of them... Must improve his mid-range game... Mediocre from the charity stripe... Plays more selfish now than he used to ... An NBA megastar, though.

-Played with the Summit Lake Hornets.
-Attended the St. Vincent-St. Mary HS in Akron, Ohio.
-Ruled ineligible to play for the rest of the season in January 2003 after accepting free clothes valued at a combined $845. An Ohio judge temporarily restored his high school eligibility a week later.
-Selected by the Brevard Blue Ducks as 18th overall pick in the 2003 USBL Draft.
-Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as 1st overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.
-Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2003.
-Led St. Vincent-St. Mary's to a perfect 27-0 record and a Ohio State Div II title in 2000. Won the title again in 2001 and 2003.
-Became the first sophomore to be named Ohio Mr. Basketball in 2001. Named Ohio Mr. Basketball again in 2002 and 2003.
-Became the first sophomore to be named to the USA Today All-USA 1st Team in 2001. Named to the 1st Team again in 2002 and 2003.
-Named Underclassmen MVP at the ABCD Camp in 2001.
-Named High School Basketball Player of the Year by USA Today in 2002 and 2003. First player to win the award twice.
-Named Gatorade national player of the year in 2002 and 2003.
-Named Player of the Year in Ohio Division II in 2003.
-Named Naismith Male Prep Basketball Player of the Year in 2003.
-Won the Morgan Wootten Award as McDonald's national Player of the Year in 2003.
-Won the Powerade Jam Fest dunk competition in 2003.
-Selected to the McDonald's All-America Game in 2003. Named MVP.
-Played the EA Sports Roundball Classic in 2003. Named West's MVP.
-Played the Jordan Capital Classic in 2003. Named MVP.
-Became the first high school player to win MVP in three all-star games in 2003.
-Crowned national champion with St. Vincent-St. Mary by USA Today in 2003.
-Holds St. Vincent-St. Mary's record for most points scored in one game with 52.
-Selected to the NBA Rookie All-Star Game in 2004 and 2005.
-Won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2004. Youngest Rookie of the Year in NBA history.
-Voted HoopsHype.com Rookie of the Year in 2003-04.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 2nd Team in 2003-04.
-Selected to the NBA All-Rookie 1st Team in 2003-04.
-Member of the US Team that lost three games and won the bronze medal in the 2004 Olympic Games.
-4 times selected to the NBA All-Star Game. Named MVP in 2006 and 2008. Youngest player to receive the award.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 1st Team in 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
-Named to the All-NBA 1st Team in 2005-06.
-Named to the All-NBA 2nd Team in 2004-05 and 2006-07.
-Led the NBA in minutes played in 2004-05.
-Named to the All-NBA 1st Team in 2005-06.
-Won the bronze medal at the World Championship with the US Team in 2006.
-Won the gold medal at the Tournament of Americas with the US Team in 2007.
-Website: www.lebronjames.com

PF Ben Wallace

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: C
Born: 9/10/74
Height: 6-9 / 2,06
Weight: 240 lbs. / 108,9 kg.
College: Virginia Union '96

A defensive wall... Always patrolling the paint... One of the best rebounders in the NBA... Great shot blocker... A gym rat... Always in an outstanding physical shape... Extremely strong... Mediocre offensive player.

-Attended the Central HS in White Hall, Alabama.
-Played college ball at Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union until 1996.
-Never drafted by an NBA team.
-Selected by the Oklahoma City Cavalry as 15h overall pick in the 1996 CBA Draft.
-Joined Reggio Calabria (Italy) in 1996-97. Moved to the Washington Wizards later that season. Played there till 1998-99.
-Traded to the Orlando Magic in 1999-00.
-Moved to the Detroit Pistons in 2000-01.
-Signed with the Chicago Bulls in July 2006.
-Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in February 2008.
-Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05 and 2005-06.
-Led the NBA in rebounds in 2001-02 and 2002-03.
-Led the NBA in blocked shots in 2001-02.
-Voted to the NBA All-Defensive 1st Team in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06.
-Named to the NBA All-Defensive 2nd Team in 2006-07.
-Voted to the All-NBA 3rd Team in 2001-02 and 2004-05.
-Named to the All-NBA 2nd Team in 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2005-06.
-Voted HoopsHype.com Defensive Player of the Year in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05 and 2005-06.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 2nd Team in 2001-02 and 2002-03.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 3rd Team in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 1st Defensive Team in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06.
-Voted to the HoopsHype.com All-NBA 2nd Defensive Team in 2006-07.
-Member of the US Team that lost three games in the 2002 World Championship.
-Selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
-First undrafted player ever to start in an All-Star Game.
-Won the NBA title with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.

C Anderson Varejao

HoopsHype's Player Report

Position: PF
Born: 9/28/82
Height: 6-10 / 2,09
Weight: 230 lbs. / 104,3 kg.
From: Brazil

Good leaping skills... Long arms... Solid shot blocker... Runs the floor well... Very energetic... Gets a lot of charges... Not a consistent contributor on the offensive end.

-Grew up in Franca Basquetbol Club (Brazil).
-Moved to FC Barcelona (Spain) in January 2002.
-Selected by the Orlando Magic as 30th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Draft rights traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2004.
-Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2004.
-Won the silver medal at the 2001 Tournament of Americas.
-Won the bronze medal at the 2001 Goodwill Games.
-Named MVP of the Brazilian League in 2002.
-Played the 2002 World Championship with the Brazilian National Team.
-Won the Euroleague and the Spanish Cup with FC Barcelona in 2003.
-Won the Spanish League with FC Barcelona in 2003 and 2004.
-Won the South American Championship with the Brazilian National Team in 2003.
-Won the gold medal at the Pan American Games with the Brazilian National Team in 2003.
-Led the 2003 Tournament of Americas in blocked shots.
-Won the gold medal at the Tournament of Americas with the Brazilian National Team in 2005.
-Brother of Brazilian basketball star Sandro Varejao.

CLEVELAND ROTATION

Joe Smith (SF) / Wally Szczerbiak (SG) / Damon Jones (PG) / Dwayne Jones (PF)

CLEVELAND BENCH
>> Eric Snow (PG)
>> Kaniel Dickens (PF)
>> Billy Thomas (SG)

INJURY REPORT
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C) - Questionable with upper respiratory condition.
Daniel Gibson (PG) - Out until late March with a high ankle sprain.
Sasha Pavlovic (SG) - Out until at least March with a foot sprain.

Game Preview:

by STATS LLC
The NBA-leading Boston Celtics struggled at the start of their five-game road trip, but finished strong and capped it with a rout of a lowly opponent.

On Wednesday, they open a five-game homestand hoping some of that momentum carries over into a meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Celtics (43-12) began their trip with a season-high three-game losing streak before ending the skid with a 112-102 victory at Portland on Sunday. They closed the road swing Monday with an easy 104-76 win over the last-place Los Angeles Clippers.

"We started out with three tough games against three quality opponents and we faced some adversity, but we didn't waiver from what we've been wanting to do and what our goals were," said Celtics guard Ray Allen, who had 15 points and seven assists Monday.

"The last game of a road trip is always the toughest game because you have a tendency of wanting to be back home."

Now, the Celtics return to Boston, where they are an Eastern Conference-best 23-4 while outscoring opponents by an average of 15.7 points in those victories. They have won five in a row at home with Paul Pierce averaging 23.8 points during that span.

Pierce, though, was erratic during the road trip despite finishing the five-game stretch averaging 20.4 points. The Celtics' leader with 20.6 points per game, Pierce had one of his worst shooting performances in Friday's loss to Phoenix, going 2-for-13 for eight points. He responded to that by scoring 30 points against the Trail Blazers before putting up 17 at Los Angeles.

Pierce hasn't been very consistent against the Cavaliers (32-25), averaging 14.0 points in three meetings this season.

Boston has only managed to win one of those matchups, an 80-70 home victory on Dec. 2 behind 20 points from Allen. The Celtics have lost nine of their last 11 meetings with Cleveland, both wins coming at home.

The Cavs, meanwhile, are looking to rebound from a 105-102 loss at Milwaukee on Tuesday as Michael Redd hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. LeBron James tied the game with 5.9 seconds to go before Redd halted Cleveland's three-game win streak.

"There's nothing you can do about that," James said. "The guy made a 35-footer fading away. You know, we made plays, gave ourselves a chance to win, but a big shot cost us."

James finished with 35 points Tuesday, increasing his league-leading average to 30.2. The All-Star forward, however, is aware that Cleveland needs some time to adjust to four new players acquired in an 11-player, three-team trade before last Thursday's trade deadline.

"We've still got a lot to go," James said. "It wasn't going to turn around right away. I said we were going to need a few weeks to get everything in motion."

Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak have only played two games since being acquired in the blockbuster deal. Those four combined to outscore James by four points on 15-for-43 shooting (34.8 percent) against the Bucks with Wallace grabbing a team-high 11 rebounds.

James has been outstanding in his last nine games against Boston, averaging 35.4 points on 51.2 percent shooting. He was brilliant in a 114-113 win over Boston on Feb. 5, tallying 33 points, 12 assists, nine rebounds and five steals.

Quick Facts:

not up yet on cavs.com - will add when they are available

AccuScore Prediction
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CHIEF'S PREDICTION
Cavaliers - 94
Celtics - 99
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^hopefully some reverse psychology at work here :chuckles:

And last, but certainly not least, the lovely Celtics Dancers:

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[CBBI]

Any word on Z?

I really don't know if I can stomach a Varejao/Wallace front court late in this game.

 

[chiefwahoo]

Any word on Z?

I really don't know if I can stomach a Varejao/Wallace front court late in this game.

Cavs site says TBD for tonight. I'm sure we'll get more info as the day goes on.

 

[ChicagoCavFan]

TOMMY POINTS!!!

 

[Wally World]

What i can say except that i didnt like what i saw last night...I HOPE SO THAT WALLY will play better tonight and finally find his shoot...I know that most of you think that he is bad player but i can promise that he will show what he can do...

 

[ChicagoCavFan]

I don't think most of us think he is a bad player. We all know what he can do.

I think we all agree he is pressing a bit, trying to find his groove. That is understandable. Wally is the type of the guy that seems to carry it with him if he is not hitting his shot, and I think it affects the way he plays the rest of the game.

He'll find his niche - the players are still getting used to each other. We're patient.

 

[CBBI]

Let me go ahead and say I actually feel better about this game then I did about the Milwaukee game.

That game screamed trap game to me.

If the Cavs can continue to move the ball like they have been offensively (.519 on Sunday and .494 last night) the last two games, I trust that guys like Wally and West will start knocking down open looks.

Not to mention the Celtics were in Los Angeles on Monday night and only had 1 travel day. Typically the first game back from a WC swing is the most difficult.

 

[Adam]

I like the cavs odds. I mean they don't know how to play with each other, but conversely the celtics don't know how they will play. Everyone will be up for this game. Lebron will want to kill pierce. Andy and ben will try to hold the interior down. It just needs either wally or delonte to provide some long range points.

PLEASE mike brown no damon & wally backcourt

 

[CavsRules]

Z is important to our game, so we will need the big fellow out there tonight. If he doesn't play, it'll be a tough game to win, especially when rebounding is gonna be a huge factor against Boston. You don't wanna give them another chance to score on you if you get a stop already.

Gonna be a hard one, I honestly don't see us coming out and winning, but you never know.


(Where is the poster that always post saying We'll Win ??)

 

[Rick Astley]

We'll win.

 

[mixman]

It will be interesting to see how they respond from what happened last night. Hopefully in the loss they learned a lot about each other (and mike brown learned about rotations) and they that knowledge to use tonight.

 

[PIP]

**** Gooden usually torches the Celtics.. We're F**k*d ..

 

[DawgOnKing]

It's all about perimeter D tonight. Can not let Allen/Pierce combo go M. Williams on us.

 

[chiefwahoo]

I could see LeBron going off for 45+ tonight once he sees this ugly mug:

 

[BlueSeats626]

I know he's on our team now but we can't have a Boston game without witnessing this again.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eQ_x_RKUY3s

Or this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ZYlgtBlBLE

He didn't call it I'm afraid.