<div align="center"> @ Things to think about: - Ten of the Bobcats twelve wins have been at home. - The Celtics are 7-1 in the last 8. - The Celtics are 3-0 against the Bobcats this year. - The Celtics are just 10-19 on the road. - A last second shot by Kobe Bryant killed the Bobcats chances of winning their last game. - The Bobcats have lost six straight games. Key Injuries ? Melvin Ely - Listed as Questionable ? Brevin Knight - Listed as Questionable ? Gerald Wallace (IL) ? Kareem Rush (IL) ? Tamar Slay (IL) [imgr]http://www.nba.com/media/okafor_140_050126.jpg[/imgr][imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/celtics/walker_140_050225.jpg[/imgl]Key Matchup Antoine Walker vs. Emeka Okafor Antoine needs to get back on track offensively. The last two games haven't been typical for him, and he'll be looking to show that against the rookie. Okafor is fresh off a thirty point game against the Lakers in which he also grabbed eleven boards. Walker needs to keep Okafor off the glass, and stop him from scoring. The same goes for Emeka, if he wants to win. Prediction Should be an easy one for the C's. Hopefully it doesn't turn into a trap game. and they can handle the Bobcats the way they did on the 4th. I predict a big game from Ricky and Antoine. Boston 107 Charlotte 88</div>
Antoine will have a big game tonight. Davis, Payton and Pierce will contribute some but the main focus of the offense will be Antoine. The Celtics will get a well deserved win tonight.
Ugly game, but a win's a win. After giving it to them real good in the first quarter, the C's gave away the lead, and didn't get it back until late. To be honest, I wasn't watching as intensely as I usually do. I never thought that we were in any danger. I called the big game for Ricky and Antoine, though. What's up with Delonte?
Yeah, another tough night for Delonte. Last night I can live with, since it was his first start and it was more of a nerve thing. But he never got into a rythm tonight. I think trying to bring him in as a 2 guard just isn't going to work, he's much better in the backup point role. I thought that this game was going to be over quick after the team jumped out to the 15 point lead but the 2nd unit did the exact opposite of the washington game, taking their collective foot off the gas, but inconsistency is the mark of young talent. Tony Allen is really becoming more confident in his shot and its good to see that he didn't let yesterday's minor disciplanary move effect him tonight. All in all, not the best basketball we've seen the last couple weeks, but the bottom line is that its another win and another half game over the Sixers.
Not to argue semantics, but Delonte started a couple games when Payton was a free agent. I know you know that, but I just can't let the whole "nerves" thing slide as a dismissal. I think you have the reason with the 2-guard theory. Problem is, Marcus is playing well, so we have two players that play their best in a spot that there's only a need for one player.
I was so worried about us losing this game, that I scheduled a meeting at 9pm and didn't watch most of the second half. I figured the Toronto tilt was more important.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 44Thrilla:</div><div class="quote_post">Not to argue semantics, but Delonte started a couple games when Payton was a free agent. I know you know that, but I just can't let the whole "nerves" thing slide as a dismissal. </div> Yeah, your right. I meant to say his first start at the 2 guard. There are some smaller backcourts that I think he could be able to handle, but if you look at last night for an example, he was having a problem sticking with Kapono, who had 4 or 5 inches on him. I know that Doc is trying to find minutes for both him and Banks, since they both have earned it recently but I'm not sure that Delonte is up to it.
