I always thought Shaughnessy was an idiot but...

ateamstupid · #1 04-26-2010, 07:09 PM

Baby does contribute more, but we don't have Powe anymore, so it's kind of negated. And while Sheed has been a complete waste, Finley's been pretty effective in limited minutes.

The only reason the Celtics have a chance against Cleveland is how good Pierce and Allen have looked so far. And Rondo presents many of the same problems Rose has.

Cannon Shell · #2 04-26-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Baby does contribute more, but we don't have Powe anymore, so it's kind of negated. And while Sheed has been a complete waste, Finley's been pretty effective in limited minutes.

The only reason the Celtics have a chance against Cleveland is how good Pierce and Allen have looked so far. And Rondo presents many of the same problems Rose has.

Well at least you offered up a couple of valid points

I would be surprised if Boston won more than a game. Pierce is going to have to literally carry them on his back to get more than a win. Brown seems to finally have figured out they are a better team going small. Plays to Lebron and Jamisons strengths. They may need Shaq and ilgauksas and their 12 fouls against Orlando but Garnett isnt the same guy as he was 2 years ago and Rasheed is a slug.

ateamstupid · #3 04-26-2010, 07:37 PM

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Well at least you offered up a couple of valid points

I would be surprised if Boston won more than a game. Pierce is going to have to literally carry them on his back to get more than a win. Brown seems to finally have figured out they are a better team going small. Plays to Lebron and Jamisons strengths. They may need Shaq and ilgauksas and their 12 fouls against Orlando but Garnett isnt the same guy as he was 2 years ago and Rasheed is a slug.

They split the season series and the Celtics blew a huge lead in one of the games they lost. It'll be competitive at least.

Cannon Shell · #4 04-26-2010, 07:41 PM

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They split the season series and the Celtics blew a huge lead in one of the games they lost. It'll be competitive at least.

Not really relevant

the 2 Cle losses were the 1st game of the season and another game a few weeks ago where they sleepwalked through the 1st half, got down by 24 and just got beat (the game where leBron took the off balance three instead of going to the hole to force OT)

it wont be close

ateamstupid · #5 04-26-2010, 07:46 PM

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Not really relevant

the 2 Cle losses were the 1st game of the season and another game a few weeks ago where they sleepwalked through the 1st half, got down by 24 and just got beat (the game where leBron took the off balance three instead of going to the hole to force OT)

it wont be close

I'll bet you something it goes at least 6.

dalakhani · #6 04-26-2010, 08:11 PM

that is a heck of a wager joey. I want to pull the trigger on that but I could see the cavs letting up for two games.

GBBob · #7 04-26-2010, 08:58 PM

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that is a heck of a wager joey. I want to pull the trigger on that but I could see the cavs letting up for two games.

If the Bulls can win one, Boston can win two

Cannon Shell · #8 04-26-2010, 09:29 PM

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I'll bet you something it goes at least 6.

ok

dalakhani · #9 04-26-2010, 07:41 PM

I don't remember who said it but the quote went something like "this series against Miami is Boston's last important series". I think that is quite accurate.

Ainge did his job. They won a title. And now the inevitable ride back down into mediocrity (or worse).

The only team in the NBA that has a chance right now against Cleveland is Orlando. That includes the Lakers. Atlanta's length could give either cle or orlando problems but there is no way they get through both.

Cannon Shell · #10 04-26-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dalakhani

I don't remember who said it but the quote went something like "this series against Miami is Boston's last important series". I think that is quite accurate.

Ainge did his job. They won a title. And now the inevitable ride back down into mediocrity (or worse).

The only team in the NBA that has a chance right now against Cleveland is Orlando. That includes the Lakers. Atlanta's length could give either cle or orlando problems but there is no way they get through both.

Mike Woodson's goatee agrees