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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/7
Monday, June 7, 2010
by FLCeltsFan 4:23 PM
Herald Celtics-Lakers rivalry has edge over others
Celtics show late punch
Ray Allen makes mark for Celtics
All smiles on red-eye
Tom Thibodeau’s playoff experience most impressed Bulls
Kobe Bryant, LA fade in final minutes
Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett yet to emerge
Working together again
Rajon Rondo’s night at movies
Dave Cowens back in Boston
NBA finals are Boston bound tied at a game apiece
John Wooden honored with moment of silence at finals
Monica to sing anthem at Game 3 of NBA Finals
So many choices
Game 2 earns best preliminary rating since 2004
Fan celebs catch all da hoop-la in La-La
Lakers’ Ron Artest will make you laugh... or cringe
Celtics and Doc steal one from Lakers
Larry Brown sidesteps questions on future with Bobcats
It’s eerily familiar for Lakers
Globe Ray Allen secures NBA Finals record
Game 2: Celtics 103, Lakers 94
The reaction from the winners, losers
Shaughnessy's Game 2 recap
The value of the end of the bench is great
Best yet to come for the Celtics
Allen puts on historic shooting display
Triple threat
Four Important Differences Between Game 1 and Game 2
Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Lakers Game 2 6/6
SI.com Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo assist in Celtics' Game 2 heist at Staples
Red's Army The Celtics punch back Game 2 open thread
Rondo = Clutch
Your Morning Dump... Where Paul Pierce isn't worried about his offense
Why Pau Gasol should be pissed off
Enemy Chatter: The Lakers were a hot, nasty mess
Green Street Robinson on future in Boston: ‘I feel wanted here’
Celtics have praise for Wooden
Big Baby: ‘Obama here we come’
Three things that went right and wrong in Game 2
WEEI locker room video: Ron Artest
Pierce not concerned with offensive struggles
Pierce to LA fans: ‘We ain’t coming back’
Let’s talk Celtics at noon
Kevin Garnett’s odd night
Celtics Hub An Answer? Game 2 Open Thread
Impending Film Session: Celtics 103, Lakers 94
Clean It Up, Boys
NESN Rajon Rondo's Triple-Double Leads Celtics in Game 2 Win
Ray Allen's Record-Setting Night Gives Celtics Chance to Make History in Boston
In Ray Allen's Shadow, Rajon Rondo Saves Game 2 for Celtics
Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen Lead Celtics Past Lakers 103-94 to Even Series at 1-1
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Connolly Draw Up Failing Plays for Phil Jackson, Lakers
Bobby Orr Skates Past Bill Russell to Become Boston's Biggest Sports Legend
My SouthEnd Paul Pierce: ’We ain’t coming back to L.A.’
ProJo LA columnist to Laker fans: Don’t blame the officials, blame the team
Celtics journal: A record performance for Allen
Celtics 103, Lakers 94: It’s all even thanks to Allen, Rondo
Enterprise Allen, Rondo help Celtics get even with Lakers as series shifts to Boston
North Station Sports Ray Rains Threes, C's Drop LA 103-94
Celtics Late Night Show: Tonight at 9 pm w Gary Washburn
Celtics Town ‘Celtics basketball’ returns in 103-94 Game 2 victory
Pierce: ‘We ain’t coming back to LA’
Morning Walkthrough: Lakers a little uptight
Was that ball really off the Lakers?
Sport Science: Rajon Rondo’s a freak
Must-See: How does Ray Allen get open?
Rondo’s scavenger hunt for Finals tickets begins today at 5:00 p.m
Lex Nihil Novi 1984 NBA Finals: Celtics Run Out of Building in Game 3
Celtics Life Celtics 103, Lakers 94, Finals Game 2 Highlights
Celtics/Lakers Post Game Videos, Game 2
What the Hell Happened to...John Bagley?
Game 2 Mini Movie
Today's Video: Ray Allen goes off in Game 2
Banner 18? All even...
Gino's Jungle Ray Allen Is a Crazy Man
Now that's more like it
Rivalry Renewed Allen Leads Celtics To A Tie
Boston Sports U18 : Boston 103, Los Angeles 94: Ray-n out; Allen sets Finals record as Celtics win, even series
LA Times Andrew Bynum performs well in Game 2 against Celtics despite right knee
Celtics backup guard Nate Robinson is ready for action -- and delivers
Lakers' Lamar Odom struggling in NBA Finals
Lakers' 103-94 Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics points to inconsistent execution
Celtics fans are delusional
He makes the call . . . Lakers blew this one
It's eerily familiar for Lakers
How Rajon Rondo has come around
Dimemag Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Is On The Line Against The Celtics
Who’s Had a Better Career: Paul Pierce or Ray Allen?
Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo carry Celtics to Game 2 win
WEEI Postgame Guest - Nate Robinson on WEEI
Celtics Rewind Opening Segment on WEEI
NY Times Leading Off - Loving the Winners
Live Analysis of Game 2 of the N.B.A. Finals
End May Be Near for Bavetta
Creative Loafing The NBA fan’s newfound obsession with Rajon Rondo
Slam Online Paul Pierce’s Game 2 Plan
Chicago Tribune Chicago Bulls' package deal for Tom Thibodeau-LeBron James brewing?
ESPN Simmons' LeBron-to-Chicago theory
Ray Allen: Hot shooter, or just good?
Allen sets 3-point record
First impressions: Celtics 103, Lakers 94
Postgame notes: KG, Pierce struggle
How Ray Allen gets open
Lakers break down during stretch against Celtics in NBA Finals
NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers in danger of repeating history
Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest's help sometimes hurts
Celtics 103, Lakers 94: Five awful minutes
SB Nation NBA Finals, Game 2: Foul Trouble?! We're Talking About Foul Trouble
Pro Basketball Talk NBA finals Lakers Celtics Game 2: Can Pau Gasol keep it up
NOLA.com NBA Finals notes: Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins must toe line
Sporting News NBA Finals notebook: Players get a laugh, lift from Rivers' timeout
Sun Times Thibodeau well-tested in NBA duty
Daily Breeze Celtics blow off some steam, ecstatic to get even in series
Freedom Blogging Pau Gasol’s post-Game 2 interview
USA Today Celtics' Ray Allen thinks long range, erupts for first-half flurry
Questions of age get old for Celtics
Allen, Rondo lead Celtics past Lakers, even finals
Forum Blue and Gold Celtics Get Their Split
Basketball Outsider Officiating Establishes Itself as Issue on the NBA Finals
Yahoo.com Allen lights up Finals with shot, smile
Doc Rivers wants a time out and he wants it now - Ball Don't Lie
Telegram Celts tie series
Celts avoid T's for two
CBS Sports Unusually bad Kobe could be set for breakout in Beantown
LA Lakers Get Stapled by Celtics' Rondo and Allen
Contra Costa Times NBA: Kevin Garnett still emotional leader of Boston Celtics
Ed the Sports Fan The Deterioration of Kevin Garnett
Slam Online Paul Pierce: ‘We Ain’t Comin Back to L.A.’
Mo Williams & Delonte West Placed on Trading Block
CSN-NE Notes: Celtics go on the attack in Game Two
Garnett saves his best for last
Rondo leads Celtics to Game Two victory
No fourth-quarter heroics for Bryant this time
Bleacher Report Despite Series Split, Lakers Frontcourt Dominating 2010 NBA Playoffs
NBC Sports Somebody needs to wake up the Mamba
Hangtime Blogs Celtics Running On Reserve Power
FanHouse Doc Rivers' Timeout Sprint in Game 2
NY Post Wooden left his imprint on game of life
CT News Rondo and Ray ‘Triple’ Team L.A.
SB Nation All Tied Up: Ray Allen's Record Shooting Leads Celtics To Game 2 Win, 103-94
Chicago Tribune Tom Thibodeau: Playoff experience most impressed Chicago Bulls
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Comments from the Other Side - Lakers Game 2 6/6
by FLCeltsFan 12:55 PM
I have never seen so much complaining about the referees by a team that had a huge free throw advantage. At one point, the Lakers had 37 free throws to 14 for the Celtics, and even then they were complaining. It ended up a lot closer because they were calling a lot of make up calls to try to even it up. Phil Jackson even had the nerve to complain about the officiating. Maybe they did miss a few calls, but the Lakers certainly got the benefit of the officiating. They finished with a 41-26 free throw advantage and it wasn't the refs who cost them that game. Yes, Kobe finished with 5 fouls, but so did KG. They still got a lot more calls going their way than the Celtics did. Here for your enjoyment are the whines er comments from the other side.
KG LOOKING SHOOK
PAULA LOOKING SHOOK
As ive said , Lakers in 5 . We gon celebrate in Boston
Let's not count our chickens before they hatch. It may be true but let's hold it until there's no doubt because if they push us to 6 the trolls will follow.
We better not sleep on game 2 and let them steal home court. I do think we have a better team, but look at what happened even vs Oklahoma.
We haven't lost on our home court yet and we aren't about to. Let's send these jokers home down 2 and licking their wounds.
I have a feeling there will be less fouls called this game. It really slowed down the game and they talked about it during the post game show. The refs will probably review the game and let them play especially early on. If this is the case the Lakers better be ready to play some physical ball and run back on D instead of complaining to refs.
I see the Celtics as possibly the 2nd easiest matchup the Lakers have faced yet. The Celtics are our best match-up of anyone these play-offs. The difference is that they know how to execute. That is what makes them dangerous. Then again, its also what makes us so dangerous. That and Artest ready to throw broken table legs through people's hearts.
You all hear about Pau's comments? Dude can't give the C's extra motivation like that. Kobe was asked a similar question and he responded by saying KG looked the same and was everywhere. Then Pau goes and says KG has lost a step and is only a jump shooter. Come on Pau! You are smarter than that!!!
COME ON GASOL PUNK GRANDPA KG IN GAME 2..LIKE GAME1..
I think game 2 is more of a must winl for the Lakers than the Celtics. Why? Because how the refs call the game is clearly in favor of the Celtics. I mean Lakers are playing in their home court and the Celtics still got 5 more FTAs than the Lakers. I do not see any chance of the Lakers winning game 3,4,5 in Boston considering how the refs are calling the game. I will not be surprised if Boston is getting 20+ more FTAs than the Lakers in game 3,4,5. Just look at 2008 Finals game 2 that Boston is getting 28 more FTAs than the Lakers and you can see that there is no chance for the Lakers winning in Boston at all. If Lakers loses game 2, I think it's over.
I think Lakers will take first 2, loses next three, and win next 2
Since the NBA starting using the 2-3-2 for the finals in 1985 there have been only 2 teams that have swept all three middle games. And since the Celtics actually had a better road record than home record in the regular season what would make you think they could be the third team in 25 years to do this?
If the Lakers was able to stop Russell Westbrook and Deron Williams two much quicker guards than Rondo, I don't see any problem with Lakers handling Rondo.
I hope the Lakers bring it today because you know the Celtics will!
Phil needs to monitor the starters minutes in this game because they have to fly cross country on only 1 days rest and play Tuesday night in Boston. Our bench really needs to come up big in this game...
Boston has ever worse problems there. Their starters ran out of gas vs. Orlando. One day in between greatly diminishes the Celtics given their collective age. Their best shot was winning Game 1, in my opinion this series is over, it's just a matter in how many games.
I love the Sunday whites, best looking uniform in the NBA in my opinion. That purple and gold trim just off-sets the white perfectly. And as y'all know, the Lakers are indestructible in their Sunday Whites
Only one team has dropped a Finals Game 2 at home in the past 11 years (Spurs '03). Let's make it 12 years.
Were not gonna loose this one! Going to boston up 2-0. Bank on it.
I cant wait for our 38-10 free throw advantage in this game!! Hey, maybe Josh Powell will shoot more free throws than all the celdicks combined!
Accuscore giving Lakers 70-30 edge. Wow. Talk about no chance for Celtics.
Uh oh. Daniels is likely to be ready for game 2.
He's scary, he might run into Drew and kill himself this time.
I think the Lakers will put out a close one put unfortunately if any team can beat the Lakers in game 2, it's the Celtics.
Lets hope we win and Perkins get a T... That'll be the best case scenario
We need to demoralize those Celtics. This ain't No County for Old Men
The Celtics were 29th in rebounding this season, and it showed and should continue to show.
They gave a lot to come to this point. Particularly against the Orlando in the last three games. Orlando tame them for us. Howard knocked some of their big bullies down. They will try to come out strong,but the Lakers have the energy to stop their attack. This an old Celtics team facing a Lakers team that is at their best.
Seems like everybody expects Boston to win this game. Anyone else notice this? The refs better not be expecting them to win..
Media wants Boston to win so they can show their ugly faces for a longer series.
The only way KG has a big game is if they start calling ticky taks on Gasol
Rondo's jumper looks like crap
Nice to see us getting free throws
Wow... 2 on garnett
I like the way they're calling the game.
Wow at all these moving screen calls... Doubt this refereeing continues in beantown.
We're getting every call right now. This is when we need to seize control.
Dang... Allen can still shoot
Ok, time to pay attention to Allen
Allen is pushing off and grabbing fisher on every play to create separation...
I want Jesus Shuttlesworth in a Laker uni next year.
Why'd they switch Fish to Rondo??? If Rondo gets in, everybody scores. I don't care about Allen.
Gasol soooo soft
Intless lane violation call. Rondo ain't making (bleep) anyways.
Wow we are getting an array of calls that we don't hear too often.
We need to keep pounding the ball inside with the guys picking up fouls
Our bigs are contesting shots. Celtics are just making them.
We up 8-2 in ft and only up 1 not liking this
Remember that tough shot Kobe made in the 6th game against the Suns? Yup, the Celtics are doing just that. The problem is the Celtics have 5 players who can do what Kobe does.
I love our offense, let Kobe hold it for 20 secs.
I told y'all we should've gotten Sheed instead of Ron Ron.
Why is Rasheed Wallace killing us
Do we have a Ray Allen of our own to shoot while Bryant sits on the bench? Seriously.
Does obum really think he can just not show up and get a ring?
Maybe we should have signed Wallace over Odom?
The Celtics are specialists in stealing HCA this postseason. With the Lakers effort so far, it doesn't seem like they really care.
Sad to say, the Celtics play better without KG.
Here comes our retarded incompetent bench
Celtics want it more, they are attacking the basket agressively
ROndo carried and they don't call, and we're not holding on to baords.
Mauer at work. Lakers blatantly fouled and hacked on one end. Goes continually uncalled leading to bogus fast break easy bail out points for the Celtics. League shenanigans. Pure corruption
This aint the refs we playing terrible
Refs strategy of giving KG 2 quick fouls to get him out of the Lakers to prevent anyone on the Celts of guarding Gasol is backfiring.... Celtics play better without KG...David Stern didn't realize this when he told the refs the master plan before the game...
Boston will fold in the 4th. They are expending way too much energy.
Lakers have too many stupid players in the game.
I really dislike Rasheed... He is just a dumb thug punk
Stop whining about the refs. This is all Phil Jackson and Lakers being stupid on offense.
Celtics flopping around, refs falling for it. I can see what Stern wants now
I'd happily admit if the refs were a factor in the Lakers being down right now but it's not, at all.
Look at how many FTs we have. Lakers just playing poorly.
Totally called in our favor. Can't blame the refs
Ray Allen is the only one in double-figures on their team, and WE'RE down.
Keep it going. Get Perkins that 5th or kg that 4th.
Kg has a look on his face like he just realized he's old.
If we win, I will eat my sock..I'm serious..there is no way we are winning this game..not by the way we are playing and with these refs
Stop blaming Mauer, this is all on the Lakers.
Man we have more than twice as many FT's quit blaming the refs.
For people complaining about refs, they only made a couple of bad calls. Otherwise, it is all the Lakers' fault.
We have 25 free throws.
Shh... We we want to believe the refs are totally against us In one half
How many damn fouls are they gonna call against guys guarding Ray Allen?
We've shot 19 more FT's -- incredible.
4 on Kobe That isn't good
So the refs objective now is to put everybody on the floor in foul trouble, so they can pick and choose in the 4th as to whom they can get rid of!
There isn't going to be anybody to play in the 4th quarter! The (bleep) refs have taken over the game!
14 to 37 free throws?
We've made double the amount of free throws that the Celtics have. Really surprising
It's pathetic that we've let little ass Rondo get 10 rebounds.
We are playing like old ass men out there
LOL..Fisher flopped and lost the ball.
That foul on Kobe might have benefitted us, he'll have plenty of energy for the closing 4th quarter
Rondo 11 rebounds.... PATHETIC!!!
Rondo is the best rebounding PG. Period.
Fresh Kobe, tired Failtics. Looking good.
Rondo looking exhausted, yet getting to every single damn rebound.
Lets pile it on them....I want headlines to read "ray Allen makes history and Lakers still beat them"
Paul pierce sucks tonight kg sucks tonight how are we not beating these guys
We look ****ing lost, like decapitated chickens
The referies are going to kill us tonight !
The finals can't possibly be this terribly reffed. This is depressing.
If Ray Allen has to go 8-11 from three (11-16 team) for the Celts to get a win I think the Lakers are in a good position.
When the Lakers have to shoot 15 more free throws to have any sort of a shot at winning the Celtics are in a good position.
Dude I live in reality..........I saw things in this game that tells me what I need to know. This team can't sustain effort.
Tonight just showed how pathetic they are when it comes to effort. They got outrebounded by an undersized Boston team by 5. Rondo grabbing 4 more rebounds than Gasol is just totally unacceptable.
From the moment of tip off I knew the Celtics were going to win and the reason for that would be the officiating. I truly believe that's what cost us the game tonight.
Don't blame the refs, we lost this one all on our own
The Celtics have little to offer at the end of games other than Rondo making hustle plays, the rest of them play on fumes the deeper the games go.
There hasn't been one home team that held HCA in these playoffs that when they lost a game end up winning the series. EVERY SINGLE ONE LOST THEIR SERIES. FACT.
Rondo schooled Kobe tonight, so sad...
This loss makes me sick the stomach because I know for the fact that they didn't match the intensity, hustle nor the efforts against the Celtics. They could have win the game had they played better defense against Allen in the first half and grab more rebounds. But they didn't.
Suddenly the Celtics don't look so old.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/6
Sunday, June 6, 2010
by FLCeltsFan 2:56 PM
Herald The ‘Big Two’ rewind instead of unwind
Bulls want Tom Thibodeau
Bulls want Tom Thibodeau
Celtics know what it takes to right the ship
Pau Gasol’s words explosive
In hometown, Paul Pierce on the Dark Side
Celtics not done after one
Talk of Phil Jackson’s 47-0 mark grows tiresome
Kevin Garnett on a mission
Motivation gets old on Celtics
Doc Rivers: John Wooden was a basketball ‘god’
Kobe Bryant: One thing at a time
Kobe Bryant brings the will
Lakers will need to keep Derek Fisher
John Wooden’s legacy recalled at NBA finals
Globe Gasol surprised by media reaction to Garnett comments
Marquis Daniels wants to play
Bob Ryan's video preview of Game 2
Pierce not dogged by doubts
No loose ends with Wooden
Bulls make move
Tape wasn’t an action film
NBA Finals chat at 7 p.m.
Ainge’s view from the top
CelticsBlog About That Wheelchair
Pau Gasol and Kevin Garnett's War of Words
Man Born Round Don't Die Square
Will LeBron Join Thibodeau in Chicago?
Reverse Deja Vu?
KG Beating Himself Up
Celtics Green Today's Official Report Finals Game 2 6/6
Celtics Looking to Even the Series with More Agressive Play
Loscy Photographic Proof That I Hate The Lakers
NBA.com Motivation, real or otherwise
Aggression is name of the game for Celtics in Game 2
Jackson deploys scramble unit to slow down Rondo
Red's Army Done deal: Thibs to Bulls
Your Morning Dump... Where KG is pissed at KG
Celtics Hub The Kobe Conundrum
If Ya’ll Haven’t Seen It Yet…
Sunday Notebook: People Who Think Paul Pierce "Faked" His Injury in ‘08 Might Want To Read this
NESN Kevin Garnett, Celtics Look to Rebound From Game 1 Beatdown
Celtics Live Blog: C's Seek Revenge
Celtics-Lakers Series Shaping Up to Be Splendiferous
Ron Artest Getting Under Paul Pierce's Skin With Frustrating Antics, Air-Tight Defense
Peter Gammons Picks Bill Russell Over Bobby Orr as Boston's Biggest Sports Legend
New England Sports Fans Can't Agree on Boston's Biggest Sports Legend
Neutralizing Rajon Rondo Key to Kobe Bryant, Lakers' Success
North Station Sports John Wooden: The Legacy of a Wizard
Thibodeau To The Bulls: Another Unnecessary Distraction
Boston Celtics: Channeling the Ghost's of 1969
Celtics Town Highlight Reel: Pau Gasol shot by sniper
Gasol upset by media’s reaction to comments
Rajon Rondo’s rump a little banged up
Paul Pierce’s wheelchair wasn’t his own faul
Lex Nihil Novi Pat Riley: The Key to Winning the NBA Finals is Game 2
1984 NBA Finals: Celtics are the Walter Mondales of the NBA
Mr. Ainge, Mr. Garnett, and my Mom
Celtics Life Marquis Daniels must be found!
Today's Video: Rondo "I Made It" Mix
Celtics check in from Saturday's practice
Gino's Jungle Maybe it's time for a little Shelden Williams
Where is this guy?
Keys to a Celtics Game 2 victory
In Due Time We Will Be Forced to See the Kobe Bryant Underbite
Mixed Emotions to Tom Thibodeau in Chicago
Celtics Stuff Live Gold Rarities Postgame Show: The Finals - Game 2
Ray Needs to Play
Rivalry Renewed Lakers: Focused and Determined
Age Not Really A Problem
Kansas City.com Thibodeau distraction comes at worst time for Celtics
Fox Sports Kobe, Gasol may align to create title
Sporting News Celtics Need Better Game 2 From Garnett
LA Times Lakers and Celtics believe execution and effort will determine Game 2
Sparks take game outside but still lose
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson wary of Game 2 against Celtics
Daily Breeze Celtics can draw inspiration from Bird's fiery words in 1984 Dimemag Along Came Pau
Yahoo NBA stands at LeBron's beck and call
Green Street Ainge on The Big Show: ‘That was not our team [in Game 1]‘
Perkins won’t hold back again
WEEI Video:Celtics Saturday Practice
Three Things That Went Wrong And Right in Game 1
ESPN Daily Dime - Has Kevin Garnett Really Lost A Step?
Sunday shootaround
Game 2: Celtics-Lakers nuggets
Rondo and #LooseBall
Practice notes: Daniels may be a go
2010 NBA Finals: Tom Thibodeau still has some work to do for Boston Celtics
Pau Gasol upset with media over Kevin Garnett comments
Thibodeau brings experience, respect
The Tom Thibodeau file
Hoopsworld NBA Sunday: Did Bulls Make Right Hire?
NBA Finals: Game 2 for Control of Series
CSN-NE C's look to get Rondo going; Bynum plays through pain
Celtics notes: C's mourn death of legendary coach Wooden
Perkins ready to put technicals behind him
C's need Allen to put 'one of those games' behind him
Lakers Fan Zone Pau Gasol Turns Kevin Garnett into Kevin GarSOFT in Game 1
Daily Herald Will Thibodeau's personality be a problem?
Commercial Appeal Rudy Gay's ready to answer the bell
Larry Brown Sports Media Poorly Portrays Pau Gasol's Comments on Kevin Garnett
Slam Online Family Matters
NBA Finals: Practice Report
Fan House Pau Gasol's Rise, Kevin Garnett's Decline Are Huge Concerns for the Celtics
Paul Pierce, Doc Rivers Discuss Tom Thibodeau's New Job With the Bulls
Doc Rivers Continues Legacy of Black Celtics' Coaches
ProJo Jim Donaldson: Celts-Lakers rivalry great, but it takes back seat to Sox-Yanks
Celtics Journal: Thibodeau was hot commodity
Once again Celtics must dig deep
Lakers Journal: Despite injury, Bynum will play
PE.com Wooden's impact a hot topic
Bynum's impact felt in a big way
Bleacher Report Kevin Garnett....What Happened?
2010 NBA Finals Appearance Is No Small Feat for Celtics' Nate Robinson
Tom Thibodeau Will Be Chicago Bulls Head Coach; Bulls Fire Back at Wade
Reuters Bynum plans to keep on playing for Lakers on injured knee
OC Register Bryant all-in; Celtics all-out?
Detroit Free Press Kobe Bryant gives Lakers edge, but Rasheed Wallace could be Boston's X-factor
Washington Post Boston Celtics need to regroup for Game 2 of NBA Finals
Chron.com Celtics ready to rebound and quiet critics in Game 2
Fox Sports Will Ron Artest and Rasheed Wallace go crazy in the Finals?
NY Post Former Laker: LeBron will be a 'quitter' if he leaves Cleveland
Milford Daily News Courtside View: Critical game for Celtics Courtside View: Critical game for Celtics
Telegram C's Thibodeau to coach Bulls
Rondo won't make excuses
SI.com Gasol calls insult kerfuffle 'pretty pathetic'
Reports: Boston Celtics' Tom Thibodeau to become Chicago Bulls coach Reports:
How Kobe Bryant has made Lakers even more dangerous
CBS Sports With his leadership, Kobe wills improved Lakers cast to new beginning
Rivers' future affects glue holding Boston core together
At the Hive Meet Your New Coach: Monty Williams
USA Today Lakers like position but aim to keep energy up for Game 2
Celtics have to bounce back from another blowout
Freedom Blogging In alternate world, Adam Morrison is Paul Pierce
The Onion Nation Undecided On Whether It Hates Celtics Or Lakers More
Fan Feedr Boston’s Rajon Rondo has lower-than-back issues
Pro Basketball Talk NBA finals Celtics Lakers Game 2: Adjustments are still the key
Hoopsvibe 'Keeping It Real': Nate Robinson wants to stay with Boston Celtics
Net Dugout Lebron’s Choice: A Helpful Guide to Where His Mom Will Be Safe
Bulls.com Thibodeau hired to coach Bulls
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Celtics Looking to Even the Series with More Agressive Play
by FLCeltsFan 1:57 PM
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Boston Celtics (0-1, 12-6) at Los Angeles Lakers (1-0, 13-4)
Sunday, June 6
8:00 PM ET
TV: ABC
Staples Center Referees: Monty McCutchen, Mike Callahan, Ken Mauer
In spite of all the talk about Phil Jackson being 47-0 when he wins the first game of a series, this series is far from over. The Celtics were out worked and out hustled in just about every category in game 1. The Lakers played like they wanted it more. But it was just one game and the Celtics have certainly been counted out after losses before only to come back and dominate. They lost game 1 in Cleveland and came back to win game 2. They were blown out on their home court only to come back and win game 4 and ultimately the series.
The Celtics defense didn't show up and neither did their ball movement or team play. And in spite of how poorly the Celtics played, they still had a chance to win it through most of the game. The officiating was very tight in game one and that favored the Lakers because the Celtics, particularly both Allens spent much of the night in foul trouble. Hopefully they will loosen up a little and let them play in game 2.
The Celtics have to come out with more energy in game 2 and not allow the Lakers to beat them to all the loose balls and rebounds. They must win the hustle game and be the team that wants it more. Most of what went wrong in the first game can be fixed by hustle, desire and energy in game 2.
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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Rajon Rondo ---------------- Shooting Guard: Ray Allen
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Center: Kendrick Perkins
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Small Forward: Paul Pierce ------------------ Power Forward: Kevin Garnett
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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Derek Fisher -------------------- Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant
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Center: Andrew Bynum
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Small Forward: Ron Artest -------------------- Power Forward: Pau Gasol
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Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Derek Fisher
Rondo had a very un-Rondo like game in game 1. Rondo must be aggressive on both ends of the court. He has to keep Fisher from hitting those back breaking shots that he has hit in so many games. He also must set the pace for the Celtics' offense and keep it moving. Rondo has to make Kobe work if he is going to guard him and he has to hit his shots when they give them to him.
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Pau Gasol out played KG by a lot in the first game. He made KG look old and slow as he tallied 23 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks. Gasol played 47 minutes and that shows how important he is to their attack. KG has got to be more aggressive on both ends of the court if the Celtics are to win this game.
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Paul Pierce vs Ron Artest
Artest played great defense but he also hit some big shots in game 1. Pierce was able to get 24 points and 9 rebounds but he was 0-4 from beyond the arc and had to work for everything he got.
Keys to the Game
Defense - Defense is the key to winning the championship. In game 1, the Lakers played it and the Celtics didn't. The Lakers were allowed to get to the rim way too easily. Second chance points were 16-0 in the Lakers favor. The Celtics also allowed the Lakers to shoot 49% while the Lakers held them to 43%. The Celtics must find their defensive intensity if they want to win this series.
Rebound - Rebounding is second only to defense as a key to winning. The Celtics were out rebounded 42-31 in game 1. The Celtics allowed the Lakers to get 16 second chance points, many on wide open tip ins. The Celtics must crash the boards and prevent the tip ins and second chance points for the Lakers along with giving themselves a chance for some second chance points. The Lakers also beat them 12-5 on fast break points. This can be reversed by beating the Lakers to the boards as well.
Run the Offense - In game 1, the Celtics didn't run their offense. There was too much dribbling and too many players that tried to go one on one. The Celtics are very hard to stop when they move the ball and run their offense. They have so many weapons that if they share the ball and find the open man, they can get good shots, even against good defenses.
The Celtics must move the ball and run their offense.
Bench Play - The Celtics bench must come through for them in this series. Tony spent much of the game in foul trouble. Sheed came close to a melt down. Tony did a decent job on Kobe when he wasn't sitting out with foul trouble. They all must step up and play their best if the Celtics are to win this series.
Hustle - The Lakers out hustled the Celtics in just about every category. They beat the Celtics to loose balls, rebounds and all the 50-50 plays. The Lakers clearly showed that they wanted it more than the Celtics did. The Celtics have got to show more energy and hustle in game 2 in order to win.
X-Factors
Officiating and Desire
The officials called game 1 fairly evenly, but they also called it very tight. The Celtics couldn't play their brand of defense without picking up quick fouls. Hopefully, the officials will let them play a little more, which will benefit the Celtics. Also, the Celtics must show that they want it more by playing harder in this one. The Lakers showed in game 1 that they wanted it more. The Celtics must bounce back and show that they want this one more by playing harder and hustling to win all the 50/50 plays.
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Today's Official Report Finals Game 2 6/6
by FLCeltsFan 9:25 AM
Today's Referees are:
Monty McCutchen
Home Team W/L 52/26
Home Team win % in Playoffs 91%
Calls 46.7 fouls per game
% of fouls called on Road Team 49.6%
Calls 1.1 Techs/g Called on Road Team
Calls .8 Techs/g called on Home Team
McCutchen has been officiating games since 1993 and wears number 13. McCutchen missed the 1998-99 season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. McCutchen is a former elementary and middle school teacher and is fondly remembered by his students as a really nice guy. In searching for information on him, I found a Cavs' blog that blamed their April 4 loss to the Celtics on the officiating of Monty McCutchen. That was the game where Mike Brown was ejected and the Cavs made a furious comeback but fell short. Other than that, not a lot of controversy about McCutchen. His other Celtics games in the playoffs was the Celtics game 6 win over the Cavs and game 6 win over the Magic.
Mike Callahan
Home Team W/L 51/25
Home Team win % in Playoffs 67%
Calls 47.2 fouls per game
% of fouls called on Road Team 49.4%
Calls .7 Techs/g on Road team
Calls .7 Techs/g on Home team
Callahan has officiated over 940+ regular season games, 65+ play-off games and 5 NBA Finals games. There were a lot of complaints about Callahan's calls in the Spurs/Mavs series. His other appearancea in the Celtics' postseason were a win over Cleveland in game 4 and the game 6 win over Orlando.
Ken Mauer
Home Team W/L 41-33
Home Team win % in Playoffs 50%
Calls 43.8 fouls per game
% of fouls called on Road Team 49.1%
Calls .5 Techs/g on Road Team
Calls .7 Techs/g on Home Team
Mauer has been a referee since the 1986-87 season and has officiated over 1,200+ regular season games, 70+ play-off games and 3 NBA Finals games. Mauer is very quick to call technicals and in one game, once ejected Doc less than 3 minutes into a game. Mauer was one of the refs charged with tax evasion and obstructing federal tax laws for receiving substantial taxable income from 1989 through 1994 and failing to declare it. He was one of the refs in the controversial Miami/Dallas Finals where the foul calls were totally lopsided. He has called 4 games already for the Celtics in the playoffs, Game 4 in Miami and the Game 3 debacle against Cleveland which were both losses, and Games 1 and 6 vs Orlando, which were wins.
This is the same crew that officisted game 6 in the Orlando series. It is amazing that Mauer is calling his 5th Celtics game in these playoffs. Since this is the same crew that called game 6 in Orlando, I am also including Tim Donaghy's breakdown of the calls in that game.
1st Quarter Breakdown
11:23 Foul on Allen missed, Carter clearly fouled going up toward the basket.
9:23 Hand check foul called on Nelson, Pierce throws elbow into him and fools the referee into calling the foul on Nelson.
8:44 Cheap foul called on Lewis when Rondo drives in for a lay-up
8:27 Carter fouled; need to be consistent with the foul given to Rondo at the other end of the floor on the previous play. Carter deserves 2 shots they deserve the benefit of the same type of call at both ends.
8:09 They let Garnett elbow Howard 2x before calling the offense foul on him. Why was the first one let go?
5:11 Foul missed on Davis pushing Nelson as he drives through the lane, Nelson pushed and turns ball over.
4:41 Terrible call, Davis does not go into and through defender Lewis; he just makes a move and turns with the ball. Referee Callahan looking right at the play and passes on calling it, the outside official makes this call and is out of position with a bad angle.
3:17 Offensive foul missed on Howard, he pushes off the defender.
3:12 Foul missed as Rondo goes to the hoop on the fast break.
2:22 Foul called on Nelson. Allen and Nelson bump into each other, strange call.
2nd Quarter
8:58 Travel missed on Howard, then an offensive foul is called which sends him to the bench with 2 fouls. This is important because he is pulled out of the game. Again advantage Boston
8:01 Nelson travels prior to dribble, switches pivot foot prior to dribble, very obvious.
6:34 This is not a flagrant foul – this is not unnecessary contact, the rule states it has to be unnecessary and/or excessive contact, this clearly does not fit that.
4:22 WOW, this is the 3rd foul on Howard, NOT A FOUL. Robinson out of control going to the basket. He has 3 fouls and 2 of them are wrong.
3:19 Pierce fouled going to the basket, this foul is most likely let go because Boston is up 15 points, as the score separates the referees start to favor the team that is down.
12.6 Where is the foul, again the referees start to look at the score and favor the team that is down. Carter goes to the foul line.
Boston clearly is getting the benefit of the calls in the first half.
3rd Quarter
6:00 Travel called on Rondo, if Boston is not up 20 this is ignored. L. James (Cleveland) takes 2 more steps than this and it is never called.
4:38 Goaltending is missed; you can’t take the ball off the glass. Garnett’s block was illegal.
1:42 Cheap foul called on Allen, this is a foul called based on the score being a 22 point spread. This had no effect on the play. If the game was within 10 points this would not be called.
4th Quarter
7:39 Foul on Garnett, cheap foul based on the score. 85-65
6:03 Announcer Mike Brean makes a comment that there is plenty of time left for a come-back, anything to keep the fans tuned in.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/5
Saturday, June 5, 2010
by FLCeltsFan 11:51 AM
Herald Pau Gasol accidentally fuels fire with Kevin Garnett
Rajon Rondo has plan
Green not going into panic mode
Celtics looking to bounce back in right direction
L.A. still feels sting of ’08
Pau Gasol pumped by talk
Ailing Andrew Bynum proves to be pivotal factor
Ricky Rubio won’t play in NBA before 2011; open to move
Lakers expect the next game to be dangerous
Larry Brown back to work with Bobcats, mum on future
As role model, Doc’s slam-dunk
Globe Does this loss remind you of something?
Video: Garnett responds to Gasol
Celtics' Thibodeau awaits Bulls offer
Globe 10.0 - What went wrong in game 1?
Approach calls for new direction
Five things the Celtics need to fix ASAP
Thibodeau on the road to someplace
Lakers center Andrew Bynum sits out of practice
Support system gave Lakers a nice boost
Bynum no worse for wear
Gasol smack dab in middle
Rondo faces big problem in the paint
Pierce won’t hear of it
Loud and clear
CelticsBlog Game One Thud
Need More From KG
5 Reasons Why The Celtics Can Win Game 2
Seven Things That Need to Change In Game 2
Celtics Green This Series More Brawl Than Chess Match
Comments from the Other Side - Lakers Game 1 6/3
Loscy My Battle Cry: The Celtics Are Still In This
MetroWest Daily Megliola: Celtics leave their troubles behind
Megliola: It's now or never for Celtics
Finals Notebook: Nothing wrong with KG
Red's Army Enemy Chatter: Exorcising the green demons
The obligatory KG post
Doc says KG is not hurt
Your Morning Dump... The Celtics relive the Game 1 pain
CSN-NE Tony Allen looks to get back on track
Video interviews
SNC: "Hope Kobe has an off night"
Thibodeau impresses Bulls
Notes: Celtics hope to avoid foul play
The sound of silence works for Glen Davis
Tony Allen looks to get back on track
C's looking to bounce back in Game Two
Celtics Hub The Struggles of KG
C’s Biggest Game 1 Problem? At The Rim
Coaching Update: Ainge Talks Doc, Thibodeau
Thibodeau Update: Chicago Looks Likely
Saturday Morning Notebook: A Fake Gasol-KG Controversy, Health Updates, Match-Up Talk
NESN Celtics Not Nearly on Lakers' Level in Game 1
History Now Working Against Celtics, Thanks to Ugly Game 1 Loss to Lakers
Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Involved in Bet Between City Mayors Over NBA Finals
Pau Gasol Puts 'Soft' Label Behind Him, Comes Out Strong in Game 1
ProJo Lakers Journal: Bryant scoring and opening doors for others
Celtics Journal: Lesson learned in Game One
Garnett vows to be the aggressor in Game Two
Enterprise Boston Celtics’ powerful defense missing in Game 1
Boston Celtics need Ray Allen involved in the offense against the Los Angeles Lakers
North Station Sports Boston At LA Game 1 Running Recap: LA 102-BOS 89
What We Learned in Game 1
Lex Nihil Novi Did Magic Johnson Tip His Hand?
1984 NBA Finals: MAGIC TRICK AS LAKERS WATCH TIME DISAPPEAR
God's Speed, Coach Wooden
1984 NBA Finals: Grand Theft Motto
God Bless, Coach Wooden
Celtics Town Game 1 plot points: Act One was a failure
Gasol talks crap (slash the truth) about KG
Bulls job could be Thibodeau’s very shortly
Garnett to Pau: "Who is he?"
MW: Rondo responds to the Big Poodle
Celtics Life The Celtics toughest test yet
Celtics prepare to move on to Game 2
Gasol says KG isn't the same player anymore
We should all know who Kevin Garnett is
Banner 18? Game 1 goes to the bad guys....
Gino's Jungle NBA Finals Game One Officiating Grade
Two Players the Celtics Need More From
The Jungle Report #3 - Breakdown of Game 1
Walking from NH to NY will earn a man Celtics tickets
Celtics vs. Lakers Game 1 Hits a Homerun
Rivalry Renewed Lakers Win On Defense
Boston Sports U18 Same teams, same rivalry, new pieces
Celtics Journal: The moment of truth has arrived
Los Angeles 102, Boston 89: Pau-er Play; Lakers pull away in third quarter, draw first blood
ESPN Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum says knee not getting any worse
2010 NBA Finals: Pau Gasol's comments on Kevin Garnett's game ring true
Short-term memory loss
2010 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics would be smart to forget start of Finals
Sources: Tom Thibodeau turns down Hornets, who turn to Monty Williams
Wooden Dies At 99
Keeping an eye on Rondo's back
Ainge: 'I think Doc will come back'
Practice notes: Doc on KG: 'He's fine'
Doc Rivers says Kevin Garnett is fine; Pau Gasol says he's lost a step
Source: Hornets don't enforce deadline, wait for Tom Thibodeau to answer coaching offer
Dimemag 7 Major Differences Between The 2008 & 2010 NBA Finals
Boston’s NBA Finals X-Factor is Tony Allen
Bleacher Report 2010 NBA Finals: Time for Rajan Rondo To Step Up in Finals
6 Reasons Why This Years Finals Are Different From 2008's
Yahoo Can Rajon Rondo find his way to the rim? - Ball Don't Lie
Game 1 doesn't sit well with Allen
Cousy lobbies Rivers to stay
Opposing Views Lakers' Ron Artest: Playing Defense for Animals
The Star Feschuk: Garnett must respond to Gasol’s dominance
NY Daily News Thibodeau nears deal to take over Bulls
Fan House Nate Robinson Interested in Re-Signing with Celtics: 'I Feel Wanted Here'
Trust in Ray: Ainge's Belief in Allen Pays Off
Kobe Bryant Indeed a Man on a Mission
NBA Sports Daily Allen looks avoid foul trouble in Game 2
OC Register Kobe and Luke yell that Pierce is floppin', Ron getting Scalabrine to bow his head and Fish losing $50 to NBA rules
Kobe and Pau: two personalities, one brilliant combo
Tough day for Gasol, columnist
Even on Planet Ron-Ron, Gasol's talk wasn't smack
NY Post Lakers couldn't win without 'soft' Gasol
Telegram Q&A: Celtics need to wake up in time for Game 2
Garnett has hands full with Gasol
Game 1 getting reel stale
Celtics' forward appreciates coach's jabs
WEEI Danny Ainge, Celtics G.M. on WEEI
Rasheed Wallace, Celtics Forward on WEEI
Ten thoughts from Game 1: The Big Ticket comes up small
Associated Content Why Larry Bird was the Best
Chicago Tribune Chicago Bulls coach search: Expect offer to Tom Thibodeau soon
LA Times Lakers do a good job on Rajon Rondo
Lakers won't stand pat against Celtics in Game 2
Over? Did you say over? Not when the Celtics are involved
Gasol says Garnett not as explosive, aggressive
Lakers' and Celtics' front lines anticipate more challenges in Game 2
Lakers expect more aggressiveness from Celtics in Game 2
CBS Sports Expect an emphatic response from embarrassed Celtics
Pro Basketball Talk Celtics GM Ainge thinks Rivers will return
No change is imminent, but league could revisit rules concerning technical foul-induced suspensions
Green Street Lakers key to defending Rondo
What Ray Allen needs to ‘learn real quick’
Video: Celtics Friday practice
The story behind Big Baby’s ear plugs
Washington Post Lakers' Gasol eager to shed image as 'soft'
Record Pub Danny Ferry resigns as Cavaliers GM
PBN Toughness and teamwork leads L.A., but don't count out Boston yet
Deadspin Watching The Watchmen: Tim Donaghy Breaks Down The Officiating In Game 1
USA Today Celtics' typical play vanishes in Game 1 defeat
Celtics Stuff Live The Lakers Can Beat the Celtics Like That Once....ONCE
Reasons for Optimism
Chicago Now Tom Thibodeau meeting did take place, Bulls may begin negotiations
Hollywood.com Dustin Hoffman and Jason Bateman Smooch at Lakers-Celtics Game
Mass Live LA mayor offers up Jack Nicholson in bet over Celtics-Lakers finals
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