Did the Lakers shatter the Celtics swag?

[L&H_05]

Did the Lakers shatter the Celtics swag?

Hmmm...let's see:


swag
1   /swæg/
noun, verb, swagged, swag⋅ging.
–noun
1. a suspended wreath, garland, drapery, or the like, fastened up at or near each end and hanging down in the middle; festoon.
2. a wreath, spray, or cluster of foliage, flowers, or fruit.
3. a festoon, esp. one very heavy toward the center.
4. a swale.
5. a swaying or lurching movement.
–verb (used without object)
6. to move heavily or unsteadily from side to side or up and down; sway.
7. to hang loosely and heavily; sink down.
–verb (used with object)
8. to cause to sway, sink, or sag.
9. to hang or adorn with swags.


According to dictionary.com the last four choices aren't nouns, so you must want to know if the Lakers destroyed the Celtics wreath or garland? If they did that would be a terrible thing to do, especially during this Christmas season. Very Grinch-like, if you ask me.

Ya know, yesterday during the game I did say to my wife that it appeared that the Lakers clearly irritated the Celtics 'cluster of foliage' and looked to have really shook their cookies as they ravaged their fruit baskets...

Glad I was not the only one that noticed this...

[DEEP3CL]

Fact of the matter is most teams are scared outta their minds when they play the Celtics, but it's only 3 teams in the league that aren't afraid of them that's the Lakers, Cavs and Hawks. But that was like what the 6 game in 8 days for the Celtics ?

[Eww Stop It]

Is it me or did the Lakers get into Boston's head with their win the other day? During tonight's G-State game the Celtics looked very shaky and didn't seem to have the confidence they had during that awesome win streak of theirs. They also weren't taunting the other team as much as they did prior to the Lakers game...

Are the Lakers in the Celtics' head? And have they shattered their swag?

Celtics lost 3 in a row on their west coast trip last year.

Yeah, that's exactly what I was about to mention. I'm surprised that someone posted it before.

Just don't be surprised if you see the Celtics lose against a team that tends to score a lot in a quick pace. That's their weakness. Their loss against the Warriors wasn't really that much of a surprise, I saw that **** coming for the Celtics. Don't get me wrong though, the Warriors SUCK, i'm not saying that they're soooo good that they can beat the Celtics, it's just that they always match up well against them.

Anyways, like what JB just mentioned, the Celtics had a losing streak last season in the same fashion.

When the C's lost 3 in a row last season, they weren't coming off a 19 game win streak. They were, however, 15-0 against Western Conference teams. They went to Phoenix, lost. And then went to Golden State (who was playing without Stephen Jackson) and the Warriors beat them without even having to make a single three pointer. To add on to their losses, they went to Denver the next game and lost. 3 game losing streak against fastbreak teams. And then they go into the playoffs and get taken to 7 games by a damn 30something win team that happened to be an athletic fastbreak team.

But I see what the OP means. This loss might seem surprising since the Celtics basically lost to a damn D-League Warriors team. The Warriors were playing without Corey Maggette, Jamal Crawford and Monta Ellis (three 20ppg players) and Stephen Jackson was the only player in uniform that was over 25 years old. blah blah blah blah blah i'm getting off topic.

[Eww Stop It]

Fact of the matter is most teams are scared outta their minds when they play the Celtics, but it's only 3 teams in the league that aren't afraid of them that's the Lakers, Cavs and Hawks. But that was like what the 6 game in 8 days for the Celtics ?

Are you sure it's ONLY those three teams?

I get your point, though. Teams easily lose to the Celtics because they have no hope to win in the first place. OMG we're playing against RayRay Paul and Big Ticket this is a sure loss!!

If only teams came into a game with swagger (or in a sense, if they believe they can win) then ANYONE except for maybe the Thunder can beat the Celtics. lol this is making me sound like i'm trying to discredit the Celtics wins. =[

But one of the things that Celtics did right which greatly helped them, is that they fully utilized their big three when they first got them together, and now they're a force in the league. Biggest turnaround season in the NBA, and now the best 29 game start in league history.

[Chubby Chaser]

I hope this loss will at least bring everyone back down to reality and stop with all these ridiculous Boston threads: "Will the 09 Celts beat the Kobe and Shaq Lakers?" "Are the Celts a dynasty?" "Are the 09 Celts the greatest team ever?" They're a good team but far from a dynasty, and haven't really earned anything yet in terms of cementing their legacy in the history books. The Kobe and Shaq team three peated and almost went undefeated during the entire playoff run in their second year. These Celtics had to go through 2 game sevens in a weaker Eastern conference to advance to the finals to beat an injured Lakers team in 6 games. It's way too early for any comparisons.

[HarlemHeat37]

Fact of the matter is most teams are scared outta their minds when they play the Celtics, but it's only 3 teams in the league that aren't afraid of them that's the Lakers, Cavs and Hawks.

I agree about the intimidation factor, but I don't think it works on any above average+ team..

to everyone..it's only December..

[damo[23]]

Like I said on our boards, even games that you are meant to win you dont win 100% of the time, otherwise the #1 team would be 82-0 each year.

Boston are allowed to lose a few games, and its not always going to be to their closest competitors.

[mr_sunshine]

lol naw. It's just a bad game. It happens. Teams go on lil slumps through the course of the year. More of a let down after being all psyched up for the LA game than anything, imo. The defending champs aren't going to suddenly implode psychologically because they lost a road game to the best team in the West. And it was a back to back. Don't overreact.

Thank you! I mean hell, the Pistons lost by 30 something (I believe) to the Knicks last year. All teams have bad games! Let it go.

[nonplayerzealot]

And in any close game you don't want to let the refs make calls to dictate the game and you see some of the C's players get a little too caught up with the refs and bad calls instead of focusing on playing the game.

It's carried over to the Warriors game where a few bad calls lead to some arguing and that never gets anywhere except on the bad side of the refs and that's never good.

The definition of bad calls for the C's and their fans are mainly blatant flops that the refs don't want to recognize every so often. The C's usually get these calls, so it's a shock when they don't and they start bickering with each other.

[Celtsfan1980]

We only have something like 3-5 other Celtics threads to express our hatred, so another one is appropriate, isn't it? Some people need to get a life. It's funny how back-to-backs are the first thing mentioned with virtually every other team, but not Boston.

[Dagameplaya PnG]

Get ready for the Back to Back to Back thread when the Celtics lose there next game. Nah, but on a serious note I don't think Boston has lost there confidence at all. Atleast not right now, we'll see how Boston does in the playoffs this year before answering this question.

[BigHands]

no, they just exposed Boston's brutal bench.

Unless Ainge does something with that bench, Cavs >> Celtics

This is a good point. The Celtics miss Posey and will miss him more in the playoffs.

PJ Brown worked out great last year because of his length which the bench lacks this year.

So Ainge does have to make a move and he knows that. What he gets done and injuries will be the key IMO.

Perkins has a history of shoulder issues and he missed the game last night. He plays tough D and has excellent length.

There is a reason why teams do not usually repeat. Both LA and Cleveland are better than last year and I think Orlando is too.

[snaquille oatmeal]

Boston had a few things going against them.

1. they flew across the country and played a highly emotional game which is hard to recover from.
2. they are on the ass end of a back to back, which it is never easy on any NBA team.
3. they just had their 19 game winning streak snapped which brings you down from an incredible high. (didn't Houston lose a few games in a row after their winning streak got snapped last year?)

give them a few days and they will be back.

[PPAW4Life]

And in any close game you don't want to let the refs make calls to dictate the game and you see some of the C's players get a little too caught up with the refs and bad calls instead of focusing on playing the game.

It's carried over to the Warriors game where a few bad calls lead to some arguing and that never gets anywhere except on the bad side of the refs and that's never good.

The definition of bad calls for the C's and their fans are mainly blatant flops that the refs don't want to recognize every so often. The C's usually get these calls, so it's a shock when they don't and they start bickering with each other.

I'm sorry but the C's don't have any floppers except maybe Leone Powe.

But he's nothing like Ginoboli, Vujacic, or Belinelli.

[NetsForce]

And in any close game you don't want to let the refs make calls to dictate the game and you see some of the C's players get a little too caught up with the refs and bad calls instead of focusing on playing the game.

It's carried over to the Warriors game where a few bad calls lead to some arguing and that never gets anywhere except on the bad side of the refs and that's never good.

The definition of bad calls for the C's and their fans are mainly blatant flops that the refs don't want to recognize every so often. The C's usually get these calls, so it's a shock when they don't and they start bickering with each other.

I'm sorry but the C's don't have any floppers except maybe Leone Powe.

But he's nothing like Ginoboli, Vujacic, or Belinelli.

Does the name Tony Allen ring a bell?

[PPAW4Life]

Does the name Tony Allen ring a bell?

Tony Allen is a hard nosed defender and doesn't ever need to flop....sometimes he just plays like he's lost his marbles and plays way too fast.

[celticfan42487]

Did Netsforce imply Tony Allen was a floper? Honestly?

[Dirty Water]

It didn't stop KG from cheap-shotting Belinelli late int he 4th though. Who sets screens when the other team has the ball lol..

Ok I usually don't go along with 3rd grade retaliation moves like this... but...

With all the flopping he was doing the entire quarter... he deserved that cheap shot.

[Dirty Water]

Did Netsforce imply Tony Allen was a floper? Honestly?

It's NetsForce, he will never give any credit to any Celtics player ever.

Tony Allen may look like the most awkward and lost player on offense from time to time. But to give the man credit he is perhaps the best defender on the team, if not one of the best in the NBA. The man is not a flopper either.

[NetsForce]

Maybe it was just that Lakers game then but (Tony) Allen was flopping all over the place...

Also I give Celtics players credit when they actually deserve it... I think Ray Allen for example has the nicest shot in the league.