NBA Playoffs Discussion

[joakman]

age and depth are both a concern. Reliable: Pierce, KG, Bass, Rondo, Bradley. Beyond that nothing even relevant or a decent shot blocker.
Stiemsma = no thanks

Stiemsma is among the top defenders in the NBA per rating. Pietrus is great on the defensive end as well. All you need is leaders in the ducks fall in a row.

[Corey_Ellis]

age and depth are both a concern. Reliable: Pierce, KG, Bass, Rondo, Bradley. Beyond that nothing even relevant or a decent shot blocker.
Stiemsma = no thanks

lolwut

Stiemsma isn't a shot blocker? That's interesting considering he was second to Serge Ibaka in blocks per 48 minutes during the regular season.

Oh, and Pietrus isn't a good defender or spot up shooter? Last I checked, opponents shot 36% when guarded by him in the regular season. Considering the league average for FG% is 44.9%, I'd say that's pretty damn good.

[blynch923]

Allen being out really doesn't hurt the Celtics very much. They've played better in games when he's out this season.

Avery Bradley has been a Godsend.

Most teams use an 8 man rotation in the playoffs anyways, depth isn't a huge concern.

Well I wasn't talking about depth; I was talking about injuries because of the condensed season.

But I do agree Avery Bradley has stepped into a big hole left by Ray and done a phenomenal job. I would still take Ray Allen > Avery Bradley on any given night. Even after watching this first half I can see Bradley missing a few shots that Allen would knock down in his sleep.

But I have to hand it to him, Avery Bradley defends like no other.

[Corey_Ellis]

I'd personally take Bradley over Allen at this point if I had to pick just one, but there's no denying that Boston would be a stronger team with Allen healthy.

Looks like they came into the series overlooking the Hawks a little bit, which is something I feared.

[blynch923]

Yeah hopefully Allen can play in game two. On another note, looks like Jermey Lin might try to play in their series against the Heat. Coming of a torn minescus, I can't seem him being half as effective as he was during "Linsanity" and he really struggled against the Heat when they played right before the All-Star break

[KentuckyCats]

lolwut

Stiemsma isn't a shot blocker? That's interesting considering he was second to Serge Ibaka in blocks per 48 minutes during the regular season.

Oh, and Pietrus isn't a good defender or spot up shooter? Last I checked, opponents shot 36% when guarded by him in the regular season. Considering the league average for FG% is 44.9%, I'd say that's pretty damn good.

I actually knew that stat about Stiesma, but its not really relevant since he doesn't start. He's just a hustle player but not a quality 6th man imo. I'm just saying that their 6,7,8 players are nothing compared to other teams. I believe The C's are somewhere near the bottom in bench points in the league. I know the Lakers are also one of the other teams, but the addition of Jordan Hill and Sessions really gave the lakers a lot of depth imo.

Pietrus was hurt almost half the season. I'm not agruing that he's not a good defender. But The celtics bench isn't deep at all. The end of the games they just hand the ball to Pierce and hope for the best. They need Allen to be back coming off the bench.

I'm also assuming Rondo will be suspended for that bump (bs I know), but I just can't see the celtics making any type of deep run based on their bench and scoring abilities. I'm a Celtics fan, but I'm just being honest in my opinion of the Celtics. Even if they somehow get by the Hawks, no way they can beat the Bulls even without Rose imo

[KentuckyCats]

I'd personally take Bradley over Allen at this point if I had to pick just one, but there's no denying that Boston would be a stronger team with Allen healthy.

Looks like they came into the series overlooking the Hawks a little bit, which is something I feared.

I really like Bradley starting with Allen coming off the bench. Allen's shooting off the bench is exactly what the celtics need, but I don't know if he's returning anytime soon...

[Corey_Ellis]

Rondo's likely suspended for game 2.

Example A as to why I hate Rondo as a Celtics fan: his immaturity.

[D3Baseball]

Yeah hopefully Allen can play in game two. On another note, looks like Jermey Lin might try to play in their series against the Heat. Coming of a torn minescus, I can't seem him being half as effective as he was during "Linsanity" and he really struggled against the Heat when they played right before the All-Star break

I guess they need Lin now without Shumpert, but I don't think Lin will go down as a good player when all is said and done. I have my doubts as to whether or not he'll be considered average.



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[blynch923]

I guess they need Lin now without Shumpert, but I don't think Lin will go down as a good player when all is said and done. I have my doubts as to whether or not he'll be considered average.



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Yeah I agree they will need Lin. They also need Melo to score more. Shooting 3-15 isn't going to cut it. I'm not even sure if the Knicks will resign Jeremy Lin at the end of the season. Deron Williams is a free agent this summer as well as Steve Nash. They could bring in a quality pg. I think the Knicks would be better off trading Amar'e because him and Melo don't gel together. I am sure Jeremy Lin will be a productive NBA player but "Linsanity" ended back in February.

[Corey_Ellis]

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[D3Baseball]

[Corey_Ellis]

Rondo officially suspended for game 2.

[PrepFootball]

my mavs had a chance to steal a win... we lose in 5 now.

[ubernoob]

Spurs fan here and we finally have young athletic guards along with our wings and have a deep bench that we have not had in years.

[D3Baseball]

This video could make me believe a high school team would win the NBA Championship

[Corey_Ellis]

[D3Baseball]

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[SwolenONE]

lmao there are some unreal gifs in this thread.

Amare and Rondo sure are a couple of idiots.

[Corey_Ellis]

[JH34PG]

Spurs fan here and we finally have young athletic guards along with our wings and have a deep bench that we have not had in years.

Alot of teams are sleeping on your team

[Corey_Ellis]

Knicks won a game woooo.

Celtics are up 51-29 with 5:30 left in the 2nd quarter right now, lol. Hawks have more turnovers than field goals.

[boricua4_life]

lakers all day baby! they gona win tonight cant let them garbage denver nuggets win again..