I don't know about you, but I'm proud of this team

Cyclical · Post #1 » by **Cyclical** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:14 pm

With both their best player and best big off the bench out, their best scorer struggling offensively, their only true center fouling out, a post-concussion Jackie Moon look-alike fouling out in OT, and a backup PG who hasn't played in a year, they're showing a lot of heart against a young, athletic and very dangerous Bulls team.

This is not the same group that won the championship last year - no Powe, no PJ, no Posey, no KG, different bench and yet I have a very strong feeling they'll get to the ECF with less losses than last year. Don't despair. Enjoy. We'll get them in 6 or 7. This is a hell of a series. Props to the C's.

Side Note: Great to see Scal back. If he eliminates the need to put Mikki out there for good I'm all for it.

Tricky Ricky · Post #2 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:26 pm

agreed, Id even be prouder if PP could hit clutch free throws vs the Bulls

Post #3 » by **BrooklynBulls** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:30 pm

The PP clutch FTs is a bit overblown. We had Tyrus, Hinrich AND Gordon, a killer in the clutch, miss ft's that would have made a gigantic difference.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #4 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:33 pm

Agreed...we fighting 48 minutes each game, against one sneaky ass team alot younger and fresher than us...but damn..3 more games left..let's keep fighting...I'm proud of our guys regardless of the outcome of this series is..

Til the last breath guys..

UBUNTU!

Fencer reregistered · Post #5 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:45 pm

Of course I'm proud of them.

They got exhausted first and lost a double-OT game. It happens.

BillessuR6 · Post #6 » by **BillessuR6** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:00 pm

I am proud of them when they play defense. In 4 games they only did it in game 3. That is just not what this team is about...

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #7 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:07 pm

thebirdman wrote:I am proud of them when they play defense. In 4 games they only did it in game 3. That is just not what this team is about...

I felt we played pretty good defense in the first 4 quarters...it dropped on the extra sessions...but in regulation our D was on point...we had the game in the 90's against a really good scoring team...maybe one of THE BEST scoring teams in the league...

perfectblack999 · Post #8 » by **perfectblack999** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:12 pm

the lack of a bench is killing us.......is this another single digit performance? and yet, we still in this thang....LETS GOOOOOO

Bad-Thoma · Post #9 » by **Bad-Thoma** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:55 pm

All I know is today's game was a great game, this has been a hell of a series to watch. There is no quit in the C's, they are an easy team to root for.

Zin5 · Post #10 » by **Zin5** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:14 am

Bad-Thoma wrote:All I know is today's game was a great game, this has been a hell of a series to watch. There is no quit in the C's, they are an easy team to root for.

Came in to say this. I'm proud of this team, especially with Rondo, and overall wasn't expecting much entering the playoffs with KG out. The team could have played flat like they didn't care, but they been pretty into it.

At the very least, these games have been unbelievable to watch. I'm not expecting a championship with KG out, but if I can get some of the most absolutely entertaining games I've seen, then I'll take it. I'm a huge Celtics fan, but I'm also a huge basketball fan and this series has just been flat out fun to watch.

Post #11 » by **ParticleMan** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:35 am

word.

this team is going to have to fight for everything. they're battling, both teams are ballin. the bulls are a good team. it's a damn shame we're playing them, because they're a fun team to root for otherwise.

you want to see some ugly hoops, how about the magic-sixers? man. i think either us or the bulls would take out either of those teams in 5 games.

Fencer reregistered · Post #12 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:01 am

ParticleMan wrote:word.

this team is going to have to fight for everything. they're battling, both teams are ballin. the bulls are a good team. it's a damn shame we're playing them, because they're a fun team to root for otherwise.

you want to see some ugly hoops, how about the magic-sixers? man. i think either us or the bulls would take out either of those teams in 5 games.

Let's hope they don't get their acts together for Round 2.

Post #13 » by **BrooklynBulls** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:16 am

I thought it was just me that for all the close finishes, those Magic-Sixers games have been like watching teeth get pulled. Then a small forward hits a miracle three. The end.

Legendary 33 · Post #14 » by **Legendary 33** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:37 am

As a Bulls fan, but more importantly an NBA fan, this series has been probably the most entertaining out of any other this postseason.

Both teams are diving, fighting, pushing, shoving, yelling, flopping, grabbing their balls (ben gordon), and cursing.

From a Celtic perspective,
-this series shows exactly how much heart your team has.
-It also shows what a great talent you have moving forward in Rondo.

From a Bulls perspective,
-this series has shown that Derrick Rose is a Chris Paul/Deron Williams-ish bball player, and that the only thing preventing him from taking that superstar jump is defense.
-It also shows that the Bulls are just an elite big man away from becoming contenders in the East.

Can't wait to see game 5.

-Royal

Al-Haqq · Post #15 » by **Al-Haqq** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:56 am

Man, I'm going to be so proud when we get eliminated in the playoffs because we tried our best.

:roll:

MyInsatiableOne · Post #16 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:10 am

Tricky Ricky wrote:agreed, Id even be prouder if PP could hit clutch free throws vs the Bulls

No kidding...we're two beefed PP FTs from a sweep...

Kefa461 · Post #17 » by **Kefa461** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:12 pm

I was proud of my C's when they won only 24 because they played their asses off.....these guys have worked hard all season long...so yes. 8-)

Bad-Thoma · Post #18 » by **Bad-Thoma** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:16 pm

Al-Haqq wrote:Man, I'm going to be so proud when we get eliminated in the playoffs because we tried our best.

There's always one isn't there... do they let you lick the windows on the short bus?

Meh, I guess that is harsh but having pride in the way this team has fought is nothing to roll your emote eyes about. I'm really impressed with the bulls and really enjoying this series even if I'm getting a few more grey hairs watching it.

Celtsfan1980 · Post #19 » by **Celtsfan1980** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:35 pm

I'm especially proud of the way Rondo has played. His Oscar Robertson-like performances have been a lot of fun to watch. In general I am proud of the team as well.

Celtsfan1980 · Post #20 » by **Celtsfan1980** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:37 pm

MyInsatiableOne wrote:
Tricky Ricky wrote:agreed, Id even be prouder if PP could hit clutch free throws vs the Bulls

No kidding...we're two beefed PP FTs from a sweep...

In game 4, Pierce's ft would have put Boston up by 3. It would have helped but it doesn't guarantee a win.