Why does Pierce get a free pass?

[celticfan42487]

Because Pierce is the only player that's doing his job. And he's the only guy that's getting to the free throw line.

Ray and KG choked last night. Pierce messed up. But there not suppose to choke.

[The Rondo Show]

Because Pierce is the only player that's doing his job. And he's the only guy that's getting to the free throw line.

Ray and KG choked last night. Pierce messed up. But there not suppose to choke.

Pierce isn't getting to the line as much as he should or hitting his free throws as much as he should.

Pierce is averaging 4.7 free throw attempts per game, down from 6.1 in the regular season. KG is averaging 5.5, up from 4.7 in the regular season. Pierce is shooting 68% from the line and KG is shooting 85% from the line.

[Al-Haqq]

Also, while PP had a ok shooting night, only one rebound is Blount like. He really needs to step up. I still wonder if his back is hurting more than he is letting on.

Okay shooting? He shot 7/12FG! I never knew above 60% is "okay".


Pierce needs to shoot the ball more! 17-22 shots, not 10-14.

[The Corey's]

free pass on what?

if all players were passionate like that, maybe this wouldnt be a touch leauge.

he threw a head band in frustration to a call that i bet doesnt get called on Kobe.

Pierce will win tomorrows game, Pierce has never been a bad apple, on playoff game a few years ago cant be the lasting image in peoples heads unless the media spins it, and they did. And when he was such a roll model the following years and when he was quietly having his most productive years the media were so quick to point out how Doc changed him and got him to buy into there his system, but in reality Pierce was just being his same old great self.

[humblebum]

Why does Pierce get a break from most fans? Because he is, hands down, the best player on the team and without him this team would be softer than a goddamned pillow. He's takes a beating every game and continually attacks the basket. He's durable and determined. This so called melt down is completely overblown. Pierce was the victim of several bad calls that got him fouled out in the biggest game of the season. Truly, Pierce is the Celtics best hope in this series. KG and Ray have played inconsistent and have been generally dominated in their matchups in this series.

[s1ickd]

paul's not stupid, he knew the game was over when he got thrown out. KG couldn't take control of the game. the hawks were scoring at will. Ray Allen was the only one trying to really make tings happen.

[The Rondo Show]

paul's not stupid, he knew the game was over when he got thrown out. KG couldn't take control of the game. the hawks were scoring at will. Ray Allen was the only one trying to really make tings happen.

We lost by 3 points (could've been 2 points w/o the T) and had a chance to tie it at the buzzer. We also had a play run that could've gotten us a game tying layup but Ray Allen jacked up a contested 3 instead.

If there is an automatic technical for throwing your headband rule (I had never heard of it and it's a ridiculous rule if true--not like Pierce threw his headband at the ref), Paul was indeed stupid because the game was certainly not over and the Celtics had plenty of chances to win/force OT.

[toecutter]

Pierce got a T. So What? He game had already started to turn. He lost another lead in the 4th quarter. This team has a lot more problems than Pierce getting a T.

So what? I can't believe I'm reading this. Every possession counts in the playoffs. This guy is saying essentially, "If I'm not getting my way, this game is over--I don't give a damn if my teammates still want to win this."

It was an incredibly selfish gesture, the sort of which has marred his career over the years.

The team does not have "a lot more problems." They have one main problem, and that's the dubious team chemistry that is now further threatened by Paul's antics. Garnett has tolerated more abuse from refs and the Hawks in this series and has handled it with (relative) restraint. Paul Pierce blows his lid over silly-ness. These are antics and they must stop.

No more excuses for Paul Pierce. He wanted the horses and Danny brought them in. The Celtics had a remarkable, dominant regular season, now it's time to see what real teams are made of. Paul needs to understand these guys he shares the floor with should not be subject to his every whim of stupidity and ignorance during the games, especially not in the playoffs. If these guys don't put Atlanta away, Paul's days in Celtics green are surely numbered.

[tanat-0s]

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Pierce is averaging 4.7 free throw attempts per game, down from 6.1 in the regular season. KG is averaging 5.5, up from 4.7 in the regular season. Pierce is shooting 68% from the line and KG is shooting 85% from the line.

QFT!

Everybody whinin' about KG, but it's Pierce who played much worse then expected so far.

[Rondo_Fan]

It was a stupid play, and yes, we've seen too much of that kind of stuff from PP over the years, but it didn't lose us the game.

Ray Allen's 3-point attempt was a worse play, especially with KG open moving towards the hoop.

I'm still optimistic about the Cs. Atlanta is a terrible matchup for us. We are not good against young, athletic teams. See Washington.

We'll look much better against Cleveland.

[celtxman]

Pierce got a T. So What? He game had already started to turn. He lost another lead in the 4th quarter. This team has a lot more problems than Pierce getting a T.

So what? I can't believe I'm reading this. Every possession counts in the playoffs. This guy is saying essentially, "If I'm not getting my way, this game is over--I don't give a damn if my teammates still want to win this."

It was an incredibly selfish gesture, the sort of which has marred his career over the years.

The team does not have "a lot more problems." They have one main problem, and that's the dubious team chemistry that is now further threatened by Paul's antics. Garnett has tolerated more abuse from refs and the Hawks in this series and has handled it with (relative) restraint. Paul Pierce blows his lid over silly-ness. These are antics and they must stop.

No more excuses for Paul Pierce. He wanted the horses and Danny brought them in. The Celtics had a remarkable, dominant regular season, now it's time to see what real teams are made of. Paul needs to understand these guys he shares the floor with should not be subject to his every whim of stupidity and ignorance during the games, especially not in the playoffs. If these guys don't put Atlanta away, Paul's days in Celtics green are surely numbered.

Boy I see these "antics" are really rubbing people the wrong way -except for Pierce-haters. The technical was a bad play - frustration on a bad call amongst many bad plays. I'm not sure where his game was turning to with 12 shots. There is no demanding the ball in Rivers system. Game 5 Pierce makes play after play operating from around the top of the key, finishes the 1st quarter....and spends the next seven minutes on the bench. The same posters who now want Pierce to "step up" are the ones who thought he was too selfish and a ball hog - they just don't like him focusing on court gyrations rather than ability. If this team is to get past Atlanta and be successful in the playoffs, it runs through Pierce. And if Rivers follows through on what he says and really plans to get Pierce the ball good things will happen.