Your biggest playoff fear?

Post #1 » by **UGA Hayes** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:16 pm

Just want to get the pulse of people on things that they are concerned the most about going into the playoffs.

Not including injuries by the way.

I realized last night that one thing that concerns me is that James Posey is going to be a crutch for Doc during the playoffs. IMO if you throw out the opening stretch of the season Posey hasn't played very well only sprinkling in good games. Additionally Doc tends to go to him even when we playing teams that kill us on the boards as was happening last night.

What are your biggest fears?

CelticsWhat! · Post #2 » by **CelticsWhat!** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:20 pm

Losing 4 games to another team.

Really, other than injuries, I have no fear. If this team plays to their capabilities, and they've done that throughout the year, than they can beat anyone.

The Celtics have been touted as a legit title contender. If that's the case, and I believe it is, they shouldn't have much trouble with any team in the East other than Detroit.

Tricky Ricky · Post #3 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:00 pm

CelticsWhat! wrote:Losing 4 games to another team.

Really, other than injuries, I have no fear. If this team plays to their capabilities, and they've done that throughout the year, than they can beat anyone.

The Celtics have been touted as a legit title contender. If that's the case, and I believe it is, they shouldn't have much trouble with any team in the East other than Detroit.

well said

MyInsatiableOne · Post #4 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:12 pm

Injuries and biased officiating are the two things that could derail this team at this point.

Prophet_C · Post #5 » by **Prophet_C** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:20 pm

Injuries

Lebron-I know he's only one guy but he puts fear in me when we play them just like Jordan. There's no other player in the league I fear more.

cisco · Post #6 » by **cisco** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:24 pm

Doc's coaching.

bruno sundov · Post #7 » by **bruno sundov** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:29 pm

[quote="CelticsWhat!"]Losing 4 games to another team.

THIS

Bad-Thoma · Post #8 » by **Bad-Thoma** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:35 pm

I'm afraid I'll die of boredom waiting for the playoffs to start. The Washington game had a pulse, but without Rondo out there all we did was walk it up every time, it just wasn't Celtic's attack basketball. Other than that these last few games have been sleepers.

Prophet_C · Post #9 » by **Prophet_C** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:03 pm

Bad-Thoma wrote:I'm afraid I'll die of boredom waiting for the playoffs to start. The Washington game had a pulse, but without Rondo out there all we did was walk it up every time, it just wasn't Celtic's attack basketball. Other than that these last few games have been sleepers.

I agree. I've been having trouble watching these last few games. I just want the playoffs here NOW!!!

raberov · Post #10 » by **raberov** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:24 pm

fear??? did everyone forget dallas mavericks last year, best team in nba and first round exit, we can't take any team for granted

Al n' Perk No Layups! · Post #11 » by **Al n' Perk No Layups!** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:38 pm

No reason to fear. Just enjoy this season. We'll be fine.

MyInsatiableOne · Post #12 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:43 pm

Prophet_C wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I agree. I've been having trouble watching these last few games. I just want the playoffs here NOW!!!

Same here. Does anyone think if this was a couple of months ago and the C's *really* cared, the game in Mil would have gone into OT or they would have lost to the Wiz last night? Not me!

Tricky Ricky · Post #13 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:02 pm

cisco wrote:Doc's coaching.

I didnt want to bring it up but ya, after injuries Docs Coaching. He has done a better job this year but Im still scared of the fact that hes the coach going into the playoffs.

Tricky Ricky · Post #14 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:03 pm

raberov wrote:fear??? did everyone forget dallas mavericks last year, best team in nba and first round exit, we can't take any team for granted

The first round comparison doesnt count, GS deserved to be in the playoffs, ATL deserves to be in the lottery

Celts17Pride · Post #15 » by **Celts17Pride** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:57 pm

Tricky Ricky wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I didnt want to bring it up but ya, after injuries Docs Coaching. He has done a better job this year but Im still scared of the fact that hes the coach going into the playoffs.

Looks like people are already getting their scapegoats in line. Celtics win KG, PP, RA get the credit, Celtics lose it's Doc's fault.

Doc Rivers has coached great and will continue to do so in the playoffs.

Tricky Ricky · Post #16 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:10 pm

Celts17Pride wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Looks like people are already getting their scapegoats in line. Celtics win KG, PP, RA get the credit, Celtics lose it's Doc's fault.

Doc Rivers has coached great and will continue to do so in the playoffs.

Actually the whole season Ive been saying watch out for Doc in the playoffs, I think the team is too good this year for him to mess it up though. Ill be honest though, Ive been getting less upset at Doc each game this season and would love to see him win COY even though B Scott deserves it

cisco · Post #17 » by **cisco** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:11 pm

Celts17Pride wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Looks like people are already getting their scapegoats in line. Celtics win KG, PP, RA get the credit, Celtics lose it's Doc's fault.

Doc Rivers has coached great and will continue to do so in the playoffs.

I hope you're right, because he hasn't coached well in the playoffs in the past.

MyInsatiableOne · Post #18 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:48 pm

I'm worried about the refereeing, especially given Stern's "love" of the Celtics and the fact that you know how desperately the league either wants the Lakers or LeBron to win.

humblebum · Post #19 » by **humblebum** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:14 pm

I think the thing to keep an eye on (not to fear) is Rondo's ability to handle the types of defense's he'll be seeing in the playoffs. I believe he'll excel if the defenses lay off him but there's just no telling until the man proves that he can get the job done in the playoffs.

FadeAway · Post #20 » by **FadeAway** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:55 pm

Scal actually getting on the court.