Celtics @ Raptors - Sunday, November 23rd

wayupnorth · Post #2 » by **wayupnorth** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:04 pm

It's nice to be able to watch a Celtics game live without having to stay up all night: the tip-off is 7.30 PM here. It's actually going to be on TV. Too bad O'Neal isn't able to go. Now some people are going to use that as the one and only reason the Raptors are going to lose the game.

Post #3 » by **canman1971** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:05 pm

Should be a good game. Toronto is always a tough place to play. I do feel it is pretty simple; if the Raptors shoot well, they win. If not, Cs win.

celticfan42487 · Post #4 » by **celticfan42487** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:24 pm

I thought the Raptors were new and improved... and this come into this game 6-6?

And that's second best in the Atlantic? I thought both the Sixers and Raptors would be better then this.

Oh well, no J'O no big problem. And J'O being out is a familar sight. Btw, how's Brand holding up so far? Rap fans use the same argument against Brand's health as they did Pierce's last season. I still don't even recall a game Pierce has missed last year... just like every other year but that abbreviation period.

Raptors will be soft and we'll probuly win in the end. We've had trouble coming out full force in the first halfs... I don't think a early tip will help us in that regard.

Rocky5000 · Post #5 » by **Rocky5000** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:17 pm

There's a dog fight going on in the Atlantic between NY, NJ, TOR, and Philly.

These raptor games are always fun.

Harison · Post #6 » by **Harison** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:01 pm

I expect two things - Celtics win (no blowout though), and their angry fans troll...err, constructively posting here :wink:

I doubt even mods warning will help. I hope we can repeat the game we had against Pistons and keep it that way 8-)

cfan79 · Post #7 » by **cfan79** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:49 pm

I gotta give Toronto their props they are a decent team. They did the right thing trading that cripple T.J.Ford away. Calderon is a much better all around point guard.

I think the C's got this one though because O'Neals absence really swings this game in our favor.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #8 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:59 pm

The Celts will start off slow. Nightlife is great in Toronto. It's gonna be a tough game, especially with the hostile crowd looking to scold KG for his treatment of Calderon.

vinzanity · Post #9 » by **vinzanity** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:29 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:The Celts will start off slow. Nightlife is great in Toronto. It's gonna be a tough game, especially with the hostile crowd looking to scold KG for his treatment of Calderon.

indeed, but it's -4C right now in Toronto, which is about 28 degrees Fahrenheit, so im not sure how much partying they are planning on doing tonight.

The Boshpit! · Post #10 » by **The Boshpit!** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:06 pm

Hey guys. Don't worry about so many trolls this game as we have all died a little inside from last nights game and most of our hate lies on Sam Mitchell. Still going to be the odd KG comment here and there but just ignore it and hope for a good game.

With JO out, the only hope I think we have is being at home for the early start. If we do somehow win this game, it won't come down to what we did to win, it will be what you did to lose. Hopefully it isn't to much of a blowout and we can at least stay competitive. Cheers!

CalderonFTW · Post #11 » by **CalderonFTW** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:00 pm

Good luck tomorrow C's. I hate your team maybe because you have a good team...But even without JO, Toronto will put up a show like we always do.

To answer one of the posters question: We have a (Please Use More Appropriate Word) coaching our team and that's why we are 6-6. We could just as easily be 10-2 as we have blown 4 games in which we had double digit leads.

Watch out for Bargs. He is finally showing why he was picked #1 in the draft.

EDIT: P.S. Calderon will put up big numbers. Historically he has put up big numbers against "the world champs".

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #12 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:51 pm

vinzanity wrote:
CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:The Celts will start off slow. Nightlife is great in Toronto. It's gonna be a tough game, especially with the hostile crowd looking to scold KG for his treatment of Calderon.

indeed, but it's -4C right now in Toronto, which is about 28 degrees Fahrenheit, so im not sure how much partying they are planning on doing tonight.

-4 is nothing. Down here in Winnipeg, we're still wearing hoodies in that weather. :lol:

boomerfss · Post #13 » by **boomerfss** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:00 pm

Good luck today. I hope it's as exciting as last game just with a different outcome

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Hendrix · Post #14 » by **Hendrix** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:23 pm

J.O is playing today. Hopefulyl it's a good game.

Key to the game's going to be the start imo. VC crushed our souls the other day, so if the Celts jump on them early I could see it being over. Pierce is going to have a tough day too, Kapono's gonna lock that **** down.

mrautobahn · Post #15 » by **mrautobahn** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:26 pm

Hey! I just noticed that the Celtics are playing an early game today... in fact, about 15 minutes or so... it is like a weekend present for me...

And then I noticed the opponent is Toronto...

Let's just admit this now and get it over with... "Yes, we have the refs in our back pockets..." /sarc

mrautobahn · Post #16 » by **mrautobahn** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:50 pm

Don't worry... the Celtics will let the Raptors back into the game... :roll:

mrautobahn · Post #17 » by **mrautobahn** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:58 pm

No really... the Celtics is going to start screwing up and turning the ball over a lot... and Toronto should be right back in the race...

Just wait and see...

NEXTSELECTION · Post #18 » by **NEXTSELECTION** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:58 pm

Your defense is great.

Rondo is great.

mrautobahn · Post #19 » by **mrautobahn** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:01 pm

NEXTSELECTION wrote:Your defense is great.

Rondo is great.

Thank you for your compliments but Rondo just recently decided to be a dominating pg the last few games...

(sigh)

GregB · Post #20 » by **GregB** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:10 pm

Great 3 KG. He is just **** all over Bosh so far.