Preseason: Celtics AT Cavaliers - Wednesday, October 21st

Post #2 » by **wetsthebed** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:49 pm

I assume the Cavs won't actually play their starters tonight.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #3 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:29 pm

^Actually just an FYI Mike Brown was quoted as saying he was planning to play the starters rotation minutes going into this game. The reason being our team has only played together in like 1 pre-season game because of injuries/flu/Delonte situation etc. etc.

If BOS sits the big three there won't be much point in doing that? I'm hoping BOS suits up their regular players at least 1 quarter, we need the work pretty bad frankly.

GreenDreamer · Post #4 » by **GreenDreamer** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:37 pm

Expect Rondo to go absolutely beserk while he's out there... if Doc actually keeps the ball in his hands. Sticking it to the Cavs without Paul, Ray and Kevin would send a message to everyone who is the real power behind the throne here. Don't think that he doesn't know that.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #5 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:47 pm

I specially LOVE, how WTB left Scalabrine's sorry ass off the bench list.. :lol:

Is that the Cavs starting line-up?Boy..they are good..but our starting 5 looks SO much better than theirs...it's funny how good a 'decent' team can be when they have LeBron in the line up...

Anyways, without the big 3, we get stomped..oh well..I'd sit Rondo too..give Lester 40+ minutes tonight, see what the kid can do against the elite of the NBA..

And mhm..no Big Baby either?

WuTang8611 · Post #6 » by **WuTang8611** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:42 pm

Ya I'd like to see more of the youngsters tonight, mainly hudson and giddens. The Big 3 have got enough playing time in this preseason and they already set for the season, If Doc does play them tonight though maybe he runs some more of the taller line ups.

Celts17Pride · Post #7 » by **Celts17Pride** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:17 pm

This is going to be the Hudson, Giddens and Sheldon Williams show.

I doubt Rondo, Perk and Rasheed play more than 20-25 minutes.

Let's see Big 3 sit, Scal has an ankle sprain, Sweetney has the flu, Walker has a injured knee, Tony Allen is Tony Allen so that leaves 9 active players for the game.

Rondo, Perk, Rasheed, Hudson, Giddens, House, Daniels, S. Williams and Big Baby.

I predict House goes for 30 points tonight. !!!!!

DorfonCeltics · Post #8 » by **DorfonCeltics** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:19 pm

WTB, was that an error leaving Baby out or did you hear something about him not playing tonight?

Post #9 » by **wetsthebed** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:34 pm

Did you hear that he was playing? I kind of just assumed they'd sit him.

Hemingway · Post #10 » by **Hemingway** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:40 pm

I can't wait to see Perk vs Shaq. That is going to be a key match up for us this year.

BillessuR6 · Post #11 » by **BillessuR6** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:52 pm

I want to see Giddens shut down Lebron... :wink:

bendyone · Post #12 » by **bendyone** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:14 pm

I see the Cavs putting in a Knicks kinda effort.....going all out to win against us....then getting spanked during the real season.....

3pt % · Post #13 » by **3pt %** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:24 pm

I'm just looking forward to seeing Daniels/Giddens or whoever Doc puts on Lebron. It would be huge for Pierce if he could get a decent back up for guarding Lebron when they have their epic match ups.

meatball sub · Post #14 » by **meatball sub** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:11 pm

Pierce convinced Doc to let him play a little tonight. I love it!

Benedict_Boozer · Post #15 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:12 pm

PP suiting up! At least 1 quarter of this game should be good

(KG and Allen out)

Joselo16 · Post #16 » by **Joselo16** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:28 pm

Pierce definitely looks a step quicker!!!

PP 4 Three · Post #17 » by **PP 4 Three** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:40 pm

I know it's preseason, but we're really toying with the Cavs right now.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #18 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:40 pm

You guys look real good out there....

Banks2Pierce · Post #19 » by **Banks2Pierce** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:40 pm

I'm a huge Daniels fan. He is just abusing Moon. I didn't think he had a great BBIQ, but it is looking like his best asset.

Joselo16 · Post #20 » by **Joselo16** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:41 pm

Rondo needs to execute these last seconds shot a lot better! I can't remember him ever scoring in these situations.