5/20 Victory Cigar - Game 1 goes to the Green
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I had to go with KG, although, it was one of the toughest choices I had to make with this poll all year. He just shut down Sheed and abused him on offense when he was being covered by him. Pierce did open up a lot for KG and others though by his penetrating and kicking out. All around, I think all the starters played well. Didn't force too much and stuck to their system.
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KG played nasty , paul pierce allowed him to. By that I mean he opened everything for him by taking the ball to the hopp. I think Paul only had 2 direct assist to KG. No way does KG have that much room to operate if paul is roaming the perimeter.
On another note. I give Ray an A for effort. Dude is busting his ass on D and trying to get good looks.
My vote is Paul and KG close second.
On another note. I give Ray an A for effort. Dude is busting his ass on D and trying to get good looks.
My vote is Paul and KG close second.
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Tough choice for me between KG an Paul, but I chose KG because he was absolutely money the whole game and got really aggressive going to the hoop. I want to see more of that.
Not to sound like I take it for granted, but last night was Paul Pierce being Paul Pierce...and I loved it!
Not to sound like I take it for granted, but last night was Paul Pierce being Paul Pierce...and I loved it!
It's still 17 to 11!!!!
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Al n' Perk No Layups! wrote:Oh, and Doc coached a really good game. I don't think he made a single questionable decision tonight.
I was walking out of the game last night and I looked at my buddy and said the same thing. That might have been the best game he coached all season. To me a coach is having a good game when you don't even notice he's there. I was at the game and I don't think I looked at Doc once the whole time. Just a superb job.
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DorfonCeltics wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
I was walking out of the game last night and I looked at my buddy and said the same thing. That might have been the best game he coached all season. To me a coach is having a good game when you don't even notice he's there. I was at the game and I don't think I looked at Doc once the whole time. Just a superb job.

Agreed....Doc's coaching was so good I didn't even think about it till you just mentioned it.
It's still 17 to 11!!!!
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KG. Sheed was supposed to be the great equalizer.... not so much.
Pierce- Detroit has no one to guard him- neither Rip or Tay are strong enough.
also, an A goes to entire team for the hustle on defense- I thought our guys went hard after every loose ball.
only thing I didn't like about last night- at times our guys went under the pick instead trying to fight through it when we are guarding prince and hamilton. those cats are money- we don't need to give them any space.
Pierce- Detroit has no one to guard him- neither Rip or Tay are strong enough.
also, an A goes to entire team for the hustle on defense- I thought our guys went hard after every loose ball.
only thing I didn't like about last night- at times our guys went under the pick instead trying to fight through it when we are guarding prince and hamilton. those cats are money- we don't need to give them any space.
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Just as an aside, I've been at least moderately happy with Doc Rivers' coaching for pretty much the first time since he became a head coach in the NBA. Heckling Garnett to stay down low, using House instead of Cassell, staying on Rondo's confidence... It's almost as if he's a real coach...
Great win; one more to hold homecourt and the Celtics are flying.
Keep it up!
Great win; one more to hold homecourt and the Celtics are flying.
Keep it up!