Celtics @ Rockets - Tuesday, November 4th

DieselCeltic · Post #2 » by **DieselCeltic** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 4:10 pm

Oh my my, this game will probably be the toughest game this season. Seems like the Rockets are just pissed off at us big time. They will want to destroy us, wipe us off from the face of this earth

Their Big 3 are playing very well. We showed signs of stupidity, and wreck less play versus Indiana. We have to be focused for this game. Powe and our bench needs to step up this time.

Possible Finals preview as well... Very close game..I say Celts win by 4... predicting horrible officiating though.

MyInsatiableOne · Post #3 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 5:57 pm

I too predict reffing as bad or worse than what we saw in Indy, but we will win.

Houston is being overhyped this year...better than last year, sure, but still not title-contending material...

Prophet_C · Post #4 » by **Prophet_C** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 6:37 pm

I disagree. If they stay healthy then they are serious contenders.

Go C's

MyInsatiableOne · Post #5 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 6:44 pm

Prophet_C wrote:I disagree. If they stay healthy then they are serious contenders.

Go C's

I don't see them being able to come out of the West...SA, LA, are better, PHO will give them a run for it, even Utah will test them...

Just my opinion, though...

bubba · Post #6 » by **bubba** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 7:03 pm

rockets fan here looking forward to tuesday's game. gonna be nice watching our big 3 against boston's big 3. good luck!!

kmgarnett21 · Post #7 » by **kmgarnett21** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 8:02 pm

i think we're staring at 2-2. but i hope not, go c's

Joebiscuit · Post #8 » by **Joebiscuit** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 8:17 pm

This will be a hard game. With Yao back and Artest on the team this will be a tough game. I have to go with the rockets in this one.

SonicYouth34 · Post #9 » by **SonicYouth34** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 8:29 pm

We need to send in Walker to fight with Artest and McGrady.

I thunk we can easily win this game is we play like we did against Chicago, tough defense and not forcing this on offense. Also House needs to get his act together or we're gonna have a long season

Athanacropolis · Post #10 » by **Athanacropolis** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 9:04 pm

Joebiscuit wrote:This will be a hard game. I have to go with whoever the Celtics are playing for the rest of the season.

Fixed!

Just messing.

This'll be a tough game that I can't predict: the Rockets have been playing well this young season so far. If the Celtics can play the D that got them #17, they'll win, but I think anything less than a near-perfect game will not be enough.

MaxRider · Post #11 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 9:36 pm

Yao 19 games winning streak will end here, unless something miracle happened on our offense. Our offense and transition defense were awful so far. I have no idea how we did it against Dallas (maybe because they are worse). We were terrible against Memphis and Oklahoma City. Too many turnovers and gave up too many fast break points. I have fun watching Artest vs Pierce matchup in the preseason. I doubt Billy Walker will get any playing time though.

ShaY · Post #12 » by **ShaY** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 11:39 pm

MaxRider wrote:Yao 19 games winning streak will end here, unless something miracle happened on our offense. Our offense and transition defense were awful so far. I have no idea how we did it against Dallas (maybe because they are worse). We were terrible against Memphis and Oklahoma City. Too many turnovers and gave up too many fast break points. I have fun watching Artest vs Pierce matchup in the preseason. I doubt Billy Walker will get any playing time though.

Against Dallas their defense sucks so we were able to hang on , qand then 7 good minutes of defense in the 4th quarter were enough.

Will be an exciting game , I think the Celtics take this one , we are not ready yet.

celticfan42487 · Post #13 » by **celticfan42487** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 3:16 am

We didn't show up against IND, we weren't ready for CLE. But we did put a near perfect form devensively against CHI.

HOU is early and there fans seem to be saying there team isn't ready yet either.

It's too early to really predict how this game will turn out.

I don't like looking over at a Big 3 that is probuly more talented then ours. I think HOU is the only one. LA comes close.

Well hopefully we'll only have to see them during the regular season. Injury bugs or chemistry issues are what we have to hope HOU becomes a victum of as they have been the past few years.

I say this is a tough, exciting game for both teams. And then for some reason HOU isn't yet ready to put a full effort out and we'll squeak by due to dumb plays by HOU's players.

At least Battier isn't there yet. It'd be killer to see him coming off the bench. Artest/Battier... pretty much a F you to Pierce.

Kids Are Alright · Post #14 » by **Kids Are Alright** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 12:44 pm

My big concern is whether Rondo is going to continue to be a deer in the headlights on the offensive end. His wild drives to the hoop are fun but he's gotta get his foul shooting and his ability to even dare to shoot the open looks under control. 4 on 5 makes it tough on everyone else IMO.

I was at the Bulls game (sweet 9 hour round trip from Maine) and I thought PP maybe tweaked that knee. He looked tentative against Indiana. He owned the Bulls though.

JordansBulls · Post #15 » by **JordansBulls** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 4:24 pm

I expect this to be a war and also a preview of the NBA Finals this year.

nolimitation · Post #16 » by **nolimitation** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 4:54 pm

MyInsatiableOne wrote:
Prophet_C wrote:I disagree. If they stay healthy then they are serious contenders.

Go C's

I don't see them being able to come out of the West...SA, LA, are better, PHO will give them a run for it, even Utah will test them...

Just my opinion, though...

If Hou stay healthy all year, I think they still might have match up problems against LA. However I don't see Hou having match up problems against BOS

ChinaTown · Post #17 » by **ChinaTown** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 5:40 pm

Rockets fan here!

First of all contratulation Champs! and my respect to you guys. Im my opinion your are class act fans and have higher basketball IQ than L.A. fans.

Well... be ready for a battle, there is not quiting in here. Even though this is going to be a heck of a game, nothing will be written in stone but yes is going to be a power measurement indicator for both teams. Its still to early in the season and both team will make endless ajustment through out the season.

So, no hard feelings after the game and just enjoy it why it last.

See you in the FINALS...

Go Rockets!

BillessuR6 · Post #18 » by **BillessuR6** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 7:19 pm

HOU is a serious contender this year. If they are healthy, of course.

It will be tough for us to win at their place, we really need to play well...

DorfonCeltics · Post #19 » by **DorfonCeltics** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 8:38 pm

Definitely excited about the game tonight. Houston is legit. I do expect the C's to bounce back big time after that debaucle in Indy Saturday night. They come out strong and win in a close one. This is absolutely a preview of the Finals assuming both teams stay healthy.

mpsniper101 · Post #20 » by **mpsniper101** » Tue Nov 4, 2008 8:43 pm

Rockets Fan Here..

IMO, I don't think the Rockets can win this game because of their offense and us not being ready yet, but nonetheless, I am excited to watch this game. It's a national TV game so at least everyone else will get to watch it, hopefully it will turn out to be a good game and good luck to Boston.