Here’s what I’m thinking about for this series:
-For the Celtics, the key is Rondo. It’s as simple as that. For the last couple of years, the Celtics have torched the Cavs’ defense when Rondo’s aggressive and getting layups out on the fast break.
-Remember that the Celtics haven’t lost a playoff series KG has played in for them. This is a confident team that won the whole thing in 2008. And they want this series.
-We’ll see how long MB goes with Shaq. I’d love to see Varejao get going in this game.
-Hopefully the elbow’s alright. We’ll find out today.
-Sorry I’ve been running around too much for a proper preview, but here’s an open thread. See you after the game.
Rondo’s shot over 85% from the line in the playoffs, he’s going Dwight Howard on us
Verejao was definitely better. He had one or two putbacks that didn’t drop, but at least he was in position. Still not what we saw in the regular season, but it was somewhat promising.
Rich, Rondo as at 52% halfway through the year and shot 73% the second half of the year. He also shot 83% in Chicago. He’s no Ray Allen, but he’s not a “bad” FT shooter anymore.
but hopefully with adjustments, he is not getting 14 foul shots a game the rest of the series.
lol @ Rich, I think I was typing it in response to RJ and I just didn’t click submit right away. So then you posted in the meantime and I posted after you.
I do read your posts.