CELTICS GREEN BLOG by and for boston celtics fans: Fiddlin' and Diddlin'

Herald C's court an advantage
FL's Take: Even though each team has won on the other's floor, home court is an advantage. Home teams tend to get more calls from the refs, the crowd can give an extra boost, and familiarity with the court is an advantage. In Bob Ryan's book he describes how refs can get carried along with the home crowd and make momentum calls. The home crowd can be huge when it comes to the calls in the playoffs. Home court is big and tonight's game is huge to give them that home court advantage in the playoffs. With a win, the Celtics to to 4 games up on the Pistons and own the tie breaker if they should end up with the same record. With a loss, the Pistons move to within 2 games and own that all important tie breaker.
Signs don't point to Cassell's debut
FL's Take: It may be just as well that Sam isn't in town because without any practice with the team to learn the plays, he could interrupt the Celtics' chemistry rather than help it. I can't wait until both PJ and Sam play though because I think both are going to help this team a lot.
It seems just like old times
New big three vs big three
Globe Regular? No, it's extra-large
FL's Take: Tonight's game is the biggest regular season game of the season. The Celtics may have a slight advantage in that the Pistons played a tough game last night against the Sonics and had to travel to Boston. Fatigue could be a problem for the Pistons, but rust could be a problem for the Celtics. The Pistons are 9-5 in the second of back to back games and the Celtics are 8-5 in games where they had the previous 2 days off. Motivation shouldn't be a problem for either team.
Cassell knows role but can't act right away
FL's Take: It is good to read that Cassell says he knows his role, I just hope he isn't just talking and really means it. This team is made up of players who all know their roles and have settled into them very well. They don't need a player who tries to go outside of their role.
Pistons' hearts will be pumping tonight
Re-match game
MetroWest Daily This one will settle score
CelticsBlog Q&A with Detroit Bad Boys
Celtics.com Post ups notebook - Tuesday practice
Detroit Free Press With Celtics looming, Amir Johnson stars in comeback win
Connecticut Post Boston-Detroit: Round 3
Patriot Ledger Celtics host Pistons without Cassell
Rondo secure in his spot
FL's Take: Rondo has earned his spot and against most teams, he will have the advantage with his speed. The one team where Sam may have an advantage is against the Pistons because of Billups strength and experience.
Hoopsvibe Buyer beware: Celtics taking risk with Cassell
Enterprise C’s rev up for showdown with the Pistons
Doc in no hurry to put Cassell on the court
Boston Now Celtics emulate the Pistons' consistency
FL's Take: The Pistons' starting five has been together for years. They have the advantage in experience. The Celtics have to make up for it with intensity and communication on the court.
Celtics built for the playoffs (Gilroy)
FL's Take: The one worry I have about the playoffs is coaching. Can Doc prevail in a 7 game series against Flip Saunders or Phil Jackson or any of the other top coaches? I sure hope so.
SportsWatchers Celtics keep trying to prove me wrong
Sports Thoughts How the Celtics should handle Sam Cassell and the rest of their lineup
About.com Atlantic Division report
Fox Sports Brushes with sports greatness: Doc Rivers
Sporting News Celtics add veteran Sam Cassell
Pocket Express Ye olde Boston Cassell
SI.com Pistons relish having East leading Celtics as target
ESPN LZ's Cafe with Rajon Rondo
FL's Take: Great interview. I love his beans concoction. It would figure that Perk and Tony would like it too. Who knew that Rondo is a gourmet cook as well as a great point guard?
Yahoo Why Kobe Bryant is not your MVP
Boston Daily Welcome Sam I Am, now behave
Lex Nihil Novi The last championship parade
FL's Take: I really love this blog. The glimpses back to the 86 team have been great.
Sichting getting his groove on for '86 C's
Ali - Frazier III
Bleacher Report Second round gems
Eagle Tribune Nothing regular about C's-Pistons game tonight
MLive Ratliff happy to return to Pistons
Courtside View Cassell still on course
Detroit News Pistons use Celtics to measure selves

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