Roy Hibbert Still Loves DC

Remember a while ago when Roy Hibbert endorsed DChttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif. Remember when he made it so I was his father on facebook?

Well he's back at it and is now ranting and raving about us on Twitter like a good son should do.



He's the man and is a legend in our mind. When that other website is having a bunch of drunk kids putting their Viva La Fool signs everywhere, we have professional athletes checking on our site and telling us how awesome we are with an awesome plug.

So once again, Roy your the man, come to Boston we need a center.

107 Pacers, 100 Celtics

I don't get it, I just don't get it. The Celtics have lost a lot recently and this is another embarrassing loss. In the passed 4 games the Celtics have lost to the Grizzlies without Rudy Gay, Charlotte without Gerald Wallace, almost lost to Minnesota without Kevin Love and now lost to the Pacers. There comes a time, where you just don't know what is wrong.

Rondo had a hell of a game with 22 points, but Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett took a total of 12 shots. That simply isn't enough, also our bench other than Glen Davis (20 points) was non existent. I don't really understand why the Celtics have been stinking lately but it certainly seems like Doc has his work cut out for him as the playoffs approach.

Celtics @ Pacers Preview

Even when the Celtics win lately it isn't pretty. The Celtics blew a 25 point lead over the Love-less Timbervoles. To make matter worse the Celtics have to play again tonight, and have not won the 2nd game (if they won the first) when playing on back-to-back days.

There is no word yet if Rondo will play, but I am hoping he doesn't. He needs to get healthy and hasn't looked right in a long time. That could mean a big night for the Pacers' Collison.

The good news for the Celtics is that Granger doesn't usually play well against the Celtics, and he is by far their best player. Also, the Pacers dropped 11 of 13 meetings with the Celtics, including five in a row (3 this year) while averaging 89.6 points on 40.2 percent shooting.

I am nervous about this game, and I don't want to see the Heat pass the Celtics for the #2 seed. I think it'll be a close game, but Ray Allen has a big night and Boston squeaks this one out.

Celtics win 93-90
Tommy Award: Ray Allen
Game starts at 7pm on CSNNewEngland

92 Celtics, 80 Pacers

It wasn't a must win game, well, not really however it was good because they have been playing unenthusiastic and just plain awful recently. Last night was different, they played excellent defense and the bench played extremely well.

Let me touch on Rondo right now who was 0-2 with 8 assists. His defense was definitely better and his passing was on point, however on offense he isn't aggressive. He's not getting to the line or the paint, he seems to have lost all confidence in his ability to penetrate. I'm going to say that this is a slump, but it's weird because normally in games we need to win or play well in he steps up to the plate.

Update
"Rondo’s playing hurt," said Garnett. "He’s hurting. He’s giving us everything he has. He’s grinding. He’s playing countless minutes for us, and he’s not playing like a washed-up guy."

Bench him Doc, we got Delonte back

Jeff Green may have had his best game as a Celtics as he 19 points and played stout defense on Danny Granger holding him to 15 points. Delonte West looked pretty good in his return. He looked very in sync with the second unit.

Overall great win.

It was cool seeing Mike and Tommy night too. Mike is probably my favorite play by play guy in all sports.

Celtics vs Pacers Preview

Depth Chart

	Indiana (PPG)	Boston (PPG)
PG	D. Collison 13.3	R. Rondo 10.5
SG	B. Rush 9.3	R. Allen 17.4
SF	D. Granger 20.7	P. Pierce 18.7
PF	J. McRoberts 7.2	K. Garnett 15.1
C	R. Hibbert 12.7	N. Krstic 8.4
View full depth chart: Indiana | Boston

We should be getting Delonte back tonight, but more importantly this is a needed win for a couple reasons, 1. The Bulls just overtook 1st lace in the East, 2. The Celtics haven't been playing well for the past 4 games going 1-3 during that time. The Pacers have been utilizing their talent a lot more since the coaching change. Roy Hibbert aka my son is playing great, and Tyler Hansborough believe it or not has averaged 20+ in the past three, It must be the March feeling because that's the only time he's good.
The key to the Celtics is Rondo being able to penetrate and dish and score. He needs to have a big game after his little slump. I see him being able to take advantage of Darren Collison's mistakes and be able to out maneuver him. I also envision a big game from the wings as both Brandon Rush and Danny Granger are allergic to defense.

Also, look for me, I'll be at the game.

103 Celtics-92 Pacers
Tommy Award: Rondo

James Posey Coming Back To Celtics?

Celticsblog.com ran through all the different trade ideas for the Celtics (Josh Childress, Richard Hamilton, Troy Murphy, Ramon Sessions). The one they seem to think is most likely is James Posey making his way back to Boston. They kind of think of it as a Hedo Turkoglu back to Orlando kind of deal.

I would be a huge fan of this move. Posey gives the Celtics the perfect backup to Pierce and has shown to be clutch defensively. He isn't what he once was, but he knows the Celtics system, and has enough in the tank to really help that 2nd unit that is so banged up.

So what would it take to get it done? There are two way they could work this deal, Daniels and Nate for Posey OR Jermaine O'Neal for Posey. I am fine with either, but if the Celtics could get that waste of space O'Neal off the books for next year I would be happier with that.

Out of the list above the only other guy that I think has any chance of happening is Troy Murphy, since it is almost guaranteed he's going to get bought out.

Pacers Fire Jim O'Brien

"Jim O'Brien was fired as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday and assistant coach Frank Vogel, 37, was promoted to the top spot for the duration of the season. The Pacers are only 17-27 this season and two games out of the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference (ESPN)."

Jim O'Brien really hasn't done anything since joining the Pacers, so this isn't really much of a surprised (even though he didn't have a ton to work with). Along with a poor record the Pacers weren't happy with the treatment of some of their players. O'Brien has publicly been very harsh on Roy Hibbert, and really never found very much playing time for Tyler Hansbrough. This didn't sit well with Larry Bird...

"I never did that when I was a coach and I didn't like it when I was a player," Bird said. "If you look at some of our players, especially Roy, he looks like he's down. He's not running around, not having a good time like he was earlier. Obviously it's affecting him (ESPN)."

The Pacers are far off from being a good team, but they could squeak into the playoffs if they get some more inspired play from their players after this move.

95 Celtics, 83 Pacers

The Celtics rallied in the 3rd to put down the Pacers and early struggles to kick off their most recent win streak.

Marquis Daniels is the reason why we won this one. Marquis Daniels may look like a pothead that doesn't really know what he's doing, but he is a heady player. They constantly had a plethora of smaller defenders on Quisy so he did the smart thing and that was take them to the post. Daniels had his best game with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.

Pierce was crucial to keep the game within reach and early in the second scored 10 in a row. Pierce finished the night with 21 points and added five rebounds and seven assists.

Once again Jermaine O'Neal really disappointed me. He finished with 0 points, 2 rebounds, and three fouls in 12 minutes. Gross. Thank god for Big Baby, because if not for him people would be calling for Jermaine's head.

Celtics vs Pacers Preview

Depth Chart

	Boston (PPG)	Indiana (PPG)
PG	N. Robinson 8.3	D. Collison 13.1
SG	R. Allen 16.9	B. Rush 12.1
SF	P. Pierce 18.2	D. Granger 21.6
PF	K. Garnett 15.6	J. McRoberts 6.5
C	S. O'Neal 10.8	R. Hibbert 14.0
View full depth chart: Boston | Indiana

I know it was the first loss in the last 15 games, but Rajon Rondo was severely missed on Christmas when Nate Robinson couldn't do anything correct down the stretch. I can't really shit on him that much, he's a back up and been playing over his real ability of late.

The Pacers are a bad but feisty team. Darren Collison, Brandon Rush and Danny Granger all have the potential to have big games if the defense falters, plus they have my son Roy Hibbert at center who is extremely solid. Luckily for the Celtics they have Shaq (even though he's down 35k since his comments about the officiating on X mas) and Jermaine O'Neal back.

I have to dedicate this paragraph to how forgettable Jermaine O'Neal has been this season. I have been excusing his play due to injuries or saying at least he's been playing good defense. However, he has just plain sucked this season, it's almost to the point where I'd rather have someone who put a Rasheed Wallace season effort in then see Jermaine in there. I really hope he can turn it around, because at this point he looks all done.

I think the Celtics are going to win. Even without Rondo they have the better team and as long as they make the Pacers play defense they will control the game.

Celtics: 99-78
Tommy Award: Paul Pierce

99 Celtics, 89 Pacers

They just keep on winning. Once again the Celtics one again, I don't know how, but their streak is up to 13. Paul Pierce is proving game after game why he is the leader of this team. No Rondo, no problem as the Truth finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists and 4 steals. It was the first time in Pierce's career he's posted back-to-back games with 10+ assists.

Shaq returned and posted 11 points and five rebounds. Paul Pierce, Glen Davis, and Ray Allen all came up with important buckets in the final frame. Pierce scored 8 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, Allen added six of his 17 and Davis contributed 10 of his 18 and Nate Robinson had another strong offensive showing as he finished with 18 points.

This team is full of gutsy players and they continue to impress and show every game why they will be the ones standing on top of the NBA when this season is over.

A Bunch Of Teams Make Deals In The NBA

The New Orleans Hornets acquired Trevor Ariza(notes) Wednesday in a four-team, five-player trade that also sends point guard Darren Collison(notes) to the Indiana Pacers, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The deal also sends Pacers forward Troy Murphy(notes) to the New Jersey Nets and Nets guard Courtney Lee(notes) to the Houston Rockets. In addition to landing Collison – the young point guard they’ve been searching for all offseason – the Pacers also have to take on forward James Posey(notes), who has two years and $13.5 million remaining on his contract.

Ok for you stupid perople:
Houston Rockets
Coming: Courtney Lee
Going: Trevor Ariza

New Orleans Hornets
Coming: Trevor Ariza
Going: Darren Collison and James Posey

Indiana Pacers
Coming: Darren Collison and James Posey
Going: Troy Murphy


New Jersey Nets
Coming: Troy Murphy
Going: Courtney Lee

I don't get this deal for New Orleans or New Jersey but I think the Rockets and Pacers got off like bandits. Darren Collison averaged 12 points and 6 assists his rookie season in New Orleans and was the best player traded in this deal. It seems they were so eager to trade Posey's contract that they undersold Collison as part of a salary dump. They need to realize that as soon as Chris Paul's contract is up, he is skipping town and they will be left with a big hole at the PG position. Meanwhile Posey and Ariza are interchangeable (even though Posey has been dreadful in NO). The Rockets get a young guard in Courtney Lee who can start or come off the bench.

What aggrivated me the most about this deal is why didn't the Celtics try and trade Sheed for any of these players. Ariza, Lee, Posey/Collison would have all been great additions to the team. There is also a possibility that Posey gets waived and comes back home.

Breaking News: DP is Roy Hibbert's Father?

If you are a loyal DuelingCouches.com fan, you would know that Roy Hibbert once upon endorsed our website. Here.

Well some ridiculous news came to me last weekend that I was really shocked about. Roy Hibbert accepted my parent request on facebook, so if you go onto his it says I'm his father.

So it's time for me to be a man, step up and take responsibility for my actions and be a good father. Above is me and Roy fishing, he had a great time, had a little trouble putting the bait on the line, but it's o.k., I'll be patient with the boy. and I will be posting our bonding memories throughout our time here at DC.

Good thing he got his basketball genes from his mother.

122 Celtics, 103 Pacers

Well this isn't something we have seen in a while. With the Celtics saying, "We really had a heart-to-heart this morning" and that the Boos at home really hit deep, the Celtics played at a level last night, where they didn't give anyone the opportunity to boo.

The Celtics broke this game open with a 38 point second quarter. The bench whom BMack always questions pulled down 56 points of their own came in and played unbelievable too. Glen and Nate had 15 a piece and Michael Finley and his smooth shot poured in 9.

The biggest difference I saw in the Celtics tonight compared to the previous games was the aggressiveness. The Celtics often put a shot up with only 7 seconds being run off the shot clock and always made the Pacers play on their heels. It seemed like last nights version of the Celtics had the fire they needed, and it was also good to see Rajon and Paul be able to rest more and sit out the 4th and for the C's to still cruise.

Hopefully this is the start of something awesome.

Celtics vs Pacers Preview

Well tonight will be another game that will be made more interesting than it should be however the Celtics can do it. The guy who is getting me the most concerned is Perk. I don't know where he has gone. It has been a scoring and lay up fest for the opposing teams big men. He has been awful on defense and non-existent on defense. If this is how he wants to play, Doc needs to bench him. He hinted at changes and as much as I would lover to see Pierce and Perk benched, that most likely won't happen.

The lineups are:
PG Watson Rondo
SG Head Allen
SF Granger Pierce
PF Murphy Garnett
C Hibbert Perkins

on peper Rajon and Allen should go off. Luther Head and Earl Watcon should not be able to keep up with the Celtic back court. The guy who worries me the most is Troy Murphy, he can score and gobble up rebounds if he has the opportunity and he will make the best out of it. I still think the Celtics will right the ship and be able to pull off this game.

Celtics: 97-93
Tommy Award: Rasheed Wallace

103 Celtics, 94 Pacers

This was a tale of two halves. The first half was like watching someone getting their fingernails peeled off, and the second half was like watching the good old Boston Celtics. I'm not sure what Doc said at the half but apparently the message got to the C's.

The Celtics looked like a different team after halftime. They outscored the Pacers 35-20 in the 3rd. Perk had 13 points in the quarter and Ray Allen with 11. Rondo and Celtics played some relentless defense. Rondo finished with 6 steals, Pierce finished with 5, and Perk had 4 blocks, it was a thing of beauty to watch. Another person who absolutely made an impact for the Celtics is Rasheed Wallace, who was playing for KG tonight. He played the game with equal intensity and finished the night with 9 points and 13 boards, not to shabby. Either way, they got their revenge against the Pacers, and hopefully can get another streak going.