I figured the Raptors forum would have a game thread so I didn't bother, my bad. I've really been slacking on game previews lately, I'll definitely improve that. Tonight's game is CSN if you're in the Boston area and also on The Score. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm ET. James Posey is unlikely to play (sore index finger). I'll be at the game with floor seats behind the backboard, can't wait. With a win tonight, the Celtics would be able to sweep the regular season series 4-0. Get the brooms out! <div align="center"></div>
If Posey doesn't go that could be a loss the Raps can exploit, Celtics will most likely win, but it'll be a close, good game. I look forward to it.
If Bosh can hold Garnett tonight, we have a very good chance. Parker needs to stay on Allen and Moon on Pierce. Calderon needs to exploit Rondo on the offensive end, and stay in front of him on defense. What the Raptors really need is Delfino and Kapono to get it going. Another plus, would be if Bargnani can get his shot going.
This isn't the first time Eddie fucked up...stop going to him in crunch time. Go to one of the big 3.....in that situation you go to KG in the post with 10 seconds to go. Horrible...
Well, when the other team is shooting 58%, 71% and 100% from the field, 3-point line and free throw line, respectively, you really can't complain about it. Also, Ray Allen should have gone into the defenders, rather than away. Ah well.
I was at the game, and man... what a disappointment. A hell of a game though. This was easily the worst defensive performance by the Celtics all season long, we REALLY missed James Posey's presence tonight. I don't understand why Carlos Delfino was left wide open every single possession. Props to Toronto though, no doubt. They played very well down the stretch and picked apart the perimeter defense (or lack thereof) with their dead-eye shooting. The Celtics were absolutely hammered off those pick-n-pops with Bargnani, and Anthony Parker did what he usually does. He is a Celtic killer, just like Mo-Pete was. Calderon was fantastic, and even got a little cocky licking his fingers after knocking down 3's. laugh.gif Rondo completely lost him on that last possession. Great win for the Raps, tough loss for the C's. Oh well. Needless to say, should these two clubs meet in the playoffs, it would be a very fun series to watch. Congrats on the win, Raps fans.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jan 24 2008, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I was at the game, and man... what a disappointment. A hell of a game though. This was easily the worst defensive performance by the Celtics all season long, we REALLY missed James Posey's presence tonight. I don't understand why Carlos Delfino was left wide open every single possession. Props to Toronto though, no doubt. They played very well down the stretch and picked apart the perimeter defense (or lack thereof) with their dead-eye shooting. The Celtics were absolutely hammered off those pick-n-pops with Bargnani, and Anthony Parker did what he usually does. He is a Celtic killer, just like Mo-Pete was. Calderon was fantastic, and even got a little cocky licking his fingers after knocking down 3's. laugh.gif Rondo completely lost him on that last possession. Great win for the Raps, tough loss for the C's. Oh well. Needless to say, should these two clubs meet in the playoffs, it would be a very fun series to watch. Congrats on the win, Raps fans.</div> I was at the game too. Section 322, row 8. It was gay, I'd rather watch on TV than up in the balcony.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jan 24 2008, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I was at the game, and man... what a disappointment. A hell of a game though. This was easily the worst defensive performance by the Celtics all season long, we REALLY missed James Posey's presence tonight. I don't understand why Carlos Delfino was left wide open every single possession. Props to Toronto though, no doubt. They played very well down the stretch and picked apart the perimeter defense (or lack thereof) with their dead-eye shooting. The Celtics were absolutely hammered off those pick-n-pops with Bargnani, and Anthony Parker did what he usually does. He is a Celtic killer, just like Mo-Pete was. Calderon was fantastic, and even got a little cocky licking his fingers after knocking down 3's. laugh.gif Rondo completely lost him on that last possession. Great win for the Raps, tough loss for the C's. Oh well. Needless to say, should these two clubs meet in the playoffs, it would be a very fun series to watch. Congrats on the win, Raps fans.</div> Yeah, the Raptors deserve a lot of credit. We can say we didn't guard them well (we didn't) but the way they shot was just unbelievable. However, KG said it the best, if they (Raps) can play as well as they did (great precentage) and we only lose by two points, we'll take it.
