90 Celtics, 85 Cavaliers

First, I want to say fuck TNT for not letting us hear Paul Pierce's thank you speech. Second, it was a hell of a game. Maybe not a game 7 in the playoffs good but good none the less. Paul Pierce had one of the most emotional ring ceremonies I have ever seen, if you didn't get teary eyed watching it you are unamerican. He also was the catalyst to the Celtics tonight as he scored 27 points. KG had only 11 points and Ray Allen only had 6. Rondo played well after getting in early foul trouble as he scored 14 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals and the question about how Tony Allen will do replacing James Posey went away as he played excellent defense and scored 11 points on 4-9 shooting. Also, don't worry about the departure of P.J. Brown scare you, "Hard Work" Leon Powe has it covered with 13 points and a timely dunk at the end of the game.

As for the Cavs, LeBron James had 21 points and was off a majority of the night especially at the free throw line(3-6), his newly acquired wing man Mo Williams scares me but was contained well by Rondo only scoring 12 points. The Cavs are starting to be my new Pistons, they play unnecessarily chippy and I hate them, they talk the talk, and don't walk the walk.

Strong concern: The Celtics missed a ton of free throws going 21-34 from the line.

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Celtics Vs Cavaliers Preview

For opening night I couldn't figure out who to put as the picture, so I put a guy who witnessed the previous 16 banners being raised. Tonight will be the first banner raising without legend Red Auerbach in attendance. As for the match-up itself; I could picture a better opening game. The world champion Boston Celtics will take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This game will be a really tough match up figuring the last time we saw LeBron was after him and Pierce did their best Larry Bird/ Dominique Wilkins impressions in game 7 of the playoffs. Obviously Pierce was the victor and LeBron is still bitter as he said earlier this week that he will not watch the banner being raised because "We don't need to be out there watching that. We're not fans of Boston and don't need to be out there clapping," and "It's stupid".

The Cavs line-up is newly acquired PG Mo Williams, former Celtic Delonte West/ or former Celtic Wally Szerbiak(?), LeBron James, Anderson "Sideshow Bob" Vareajo, and Ben Wallace. On paper that doesn't look bad at all and if Mo Williams is somewhat productive this could be a very dangerous team. The Celtics go into tonight with their normal starting 5, Rajon, Ray, Paul, KG and Perk and Tony Allen being the first one off the bench.

The way for the Celtics to take care of this game is to take advantage of the obvious mismatches on the SG spot. Ray Allen and Tony Allen will be able to take Delonte and Wally all game long and if it all goes to plan, the Celtics will take tonight.

Score: 95-84 Celtics
Tommy Award winner: Tony Allen

97 Celtics, 92 Cavs

Well you couldn't ask for a better game 7. The Truth who has got some criticism for not producing in the play-offs silenced his critics scoring 41 points, while defending and duking it out with Lebron James who scored 45 points. Much like Bird vs Wilkins, Pierce and LeBron were trading baskets all game, but the better team prevailed and is going to take on the Pistons tomorrow. For the Celtics Pierce (41), KG (13), and PJ Brown(10) all scored in double figures, while Lebron (45) and West (15) were the only double figure scorers for the Cavs.

96 Celtics, 89 Cavs

Any more questions about Rajon Rondo? I know he had one below par game this post season, but not last night. Rondo had 20 points and 13 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and was 9-15 shooting. Despite Lebrons 35 points and 5 assists, Paul Pierce, KG, and Rondo managed to withstand it; with 29, 26 and 16 boards, and 20. And what do you know.. Sam Cassell only played 5 minutes. Doc gave Rajon all the confidence in the world last night, and he rewarded him greatly. The refs in my eyes were also terrible having the difference be 41 free throws for the Cavs and 23 for the Celtics, but what else is new? The next game is at Cleveland and I would love to end it there.

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Also, don't you love how the announcers were all against Rondo last games, but seemed to think he was the man last night.

More Celtics Loss

Now that I have slept this loss off I have to write more on the Celtics loss. I don't really understand why Paul Pierce refuses to drive to the basket anymore, he is great at getting to the hoop and getting fouled and he just isn't doing that. I also know Rondo took a lot of shots in 14 but he hit 7 of them, I don't know why the announcers made that a major issue. With him shooting well I don't understand Sam Cassell basically playing the whole fourth quarter, as soon as Sam came in the Celtics started to lose their grip on the game. Sam should only be used if Rondo starts getting out of control or in foul trouble, which he was neither last night. I want Sam to only play 10 minutes tops during the game. Don't get me started on Eddie House, he will be able to matchup much better with Daniel Gibson than Sam. I am not worried about Ray, he will get into his groove, we saw him get a little hot last night, but he will come around. KG should also be able to dominate Varejo?, Joe Smith, and Ben Wallace, he needs to stop playing like a pussy. 2 points in the second half is inexcusable. So far the Celtics have done a good job defending Lebron James, and am I the only one that is sick of these announcers having Lebron's dick in their mouths.

88 Cleveland, 77 Celtics

Why is the man above ever in the game? Fuck, series is now 2-2, going back to Boston. More when I'm done being miserable.

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This is what Pierce should do everytime he gets the ball, Wally can't guard so he needs to exploit it. I think the Celtics can withstand Lebron's offensive attack we just need to do a better job guarding Delonte West and Wally on the perimeter. Also, Doc needs to do something about the point guard situation, he keeps Sam in far too long, and is killing Rondo's confidence in shooting the ball, turning down open looks and forcing wild shots that get blocked. Also, Eddie House needs to play, he is a game changer and instant offense when on the court. Either way I think the Celtics will take this game and show they can win on the road.

Tommy Award: Rondo

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Back to the Celts, explain to me why Eddie House isn't playing. He was a great asset to this team all year, and now doc doesn't play him, making him look like a rookie that can't handle pressure. Ray Allen was obviously struggling until the second half of GAME 2. If you don't want Eddie playing the point, fine. But do you mean to tell me he can't come in for Ray and play a solid 2 guard? He can light it up from the outside, and since the celts at times look like kids on offense, he can really help out. Fuck Doc. Also, Gary Tangay said Sam was amazing in the first half of game 2. Amazing? They went on a run b/c of the great team defense, rebounding and overall hustle of the celtics. Sam hit a few shots, but also missed some and doesn't get others involved as much as they could or should be. The Cavs also missed shots. The argument of whether Rondo or Sam should play is insane. Rondo should obviously get more minutes, and Eddie House needs to play more. If not as a point, def as a shooting guard. And I haven't touched upon what Tony Allen can bring to this team. Am I wrong, or is Doc fuckin this up? Show Eddie some love!

-Bobby

108 Cleveland, 84 Celtics

Same shit, different series. the Celtics had no ability to have consistent offense while not being able to stop Cleveland at any time, again on the road. Everyone played poorly for the Celtics, everyone. Sam Cassell had a terrible game and has been the poster child for lack of consistency. Delonte West was the guy that really hurt the Celtics with 21 points and most of them came when the Cs were trying to make a run to come back. Anyways, the next game is on Monday.

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89 Celtics, 73 Cavaliers

Hey Skip Bayless I have a couple of more names for your arch nemesis Lebron James Le-Not James, Le-Brick James, Joker James, or Turnover the ball a whole much-ron James ( I know the Last one is kind of a reach) Lebron has not been able to get his game on in Boston going 6 for 24 from he field and has shot 8-42 in Boston while having 17 turnovers. But the best thing that happened in tonights dominating performance is the re-emergence of Ray Allen who scored 16 points. As I said earlier Cassell, and Leon did very well when Rondo and Perk were getting into trouble. For the Celtics KG (13), Pierce (19), Allen (16), and Hard work with 11 points. The guys that really picked up the defense for the C's are Leon, Cassell, and Posey. Big Z( I don't feel like looking up his name) for the Cavs did very well scoring 19 points, but they could only ride him for so long.

It will be interesting to see how the Cavaliers do at home on Saturday, I said earlier get your brooms ready and will stand by that. The Celtics are too good of a team to lose anymore.

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44 Celtics, 36 Cavs (half)

After a slow start Sam Cassell and Leon Powe have got the C's back in the game with 9 points a piece. I guess Doc Rivers actually does know what he is talking about. 26 points from the Celtics bench. Lebron is shooting 3-13 so good D against him.

76 Celtics, 72 Cleveland

What a ridiculous game. Ray Allen doesn't score a point and the Celtics still win. Great game from KG (28), Rondo (15), Cassell (13), it was a sloppy win, but a win is a win. The Celtics were able to contain Lebron James 12 points on 2 of 18 shooting and 10 turnovers. James Posey had an amazing game defensively on Lebron.

More tomorrow

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Celtics vs Cavs

Let the games begin. Tonight the Celtics take on the Cavaliers, aka Lebron James. After an annoying series with the pesky Hawks, the Celtics look to slow down the offense and take on Lebron and the Cavs who are a half court offense. The series was tied at 2-2 during the regular season, and the Cavs made a trade halfway through the season that we are still trying to figure out if it worked.
The Line ups are:
Rajon Rondo vs Delonte West
Ray Allen vs Wally Szczerbiak
Paul Pierce vs Lebron James
Kevin Garnett vs Ben Wallace
Kendrick Perkins vs Zydrunas Ilgauskas

The Cavs offense is this: Lebron gets the ball drives and if he can't dunk or lay-up passes it out for a three. A lot different than the high flying hawks. The key to this series isn't the Big 3 or Rajon, it is James Posey. Posey's defense is going to be very crucial when it comes to containing Lebron James (notice I say contain, because no way anyone can stop Lebron).

I believe the Celtics have a better team than the Cavs all around and that is why I am going to say get your brooms ready. Everyone had a hissy fit that the Celtics went to game 7 against the Hawks, well tonight they are going to prove they are the elite team in the NBA by killing the Cavs.

Tommy Award Winner:

Celtics 92, Cavs 87

The new look Cavaliers had no shot against the Boston Celtics last night. The final score made it seem closer than it actually was. The Celtics dominated the new "best team of the east" in a game that people were calling a "test" for this Celtics team. The Cavaliers still suck, the new guys they got aren't really that much of an upgrade, and this team only goes as far as Lebron wants them to go. The offense for the C's was KG, Pierce, Allen (who had a team high 22), and "Hard Work" Leon Powe. While Delonte and Lebron were the only real offense for the Cavs. Lebron in the second quarter turned his ankle, but seemed fine in the second half. The Celtics look like they are back in cruise control, and hopefully Sam Cassell will be on the team come Friday.

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Chick of the Day will come later, I am at school and feel it would be inappropriate to look at naked chicks next to a URI group tour.

Celtics vs Cavs

Tonight the Celtics play against the new look Cleveland Cavaliers. With Boston somewhat struggling on their west coast trip, this will be a big test for the C's. The Cavaliers have a ton of hype since the trading deadline aquiring Ben Wallace, Delonte West, Wally-World, and Joe Smith. I said in an earlier post I didn't think this trade was really benificial. Tonight the Celtics are looking to reclaim their top spot of the East and shut up all their critics. 7 of Boston's next 9 games are at home, which is a relief, figuring their long west coast tour. I think Paul Pierce will outshine Lebron and the Celtics will win this game by over ten.

Tommy Award winner tonight Paul Pierce.