<div align="center"><font color="DarkRed"><font color="Black">vs</font></font> </div> <font color="DarkRed"> </font> <div align="center"><font color="Blue">The New Jersey Nets</font> (28-30) versus <font color="DimGray"><font color="Purple"><font color="SeaGreen">The Boston Celtics</font> </font><font color="Black">(15-42) </font></font> Time: Friday, March 3rd, 1:00 PM Location: <font color="Blue"><font face="Arial">American Airlines Arena</font></font> </div> <div align="center"><font color="Blue"><font color="Black">TV: Yes Network</font></font> <font color="Blue"><font color="Black"> Radio: WFAN 660 AM</font></font> </div> [div=50%] Projected Starters <div align="center"> Point Guard: <font color="Red"><font color="SeaGreen">Delonte West</font> </font> </div> <div align="center"> Shooting Guard: <font color="SeaGreen">Paul Pierce</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Small Forward: <font color="SeaGreen">Brian Scalabrine</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Power Forward: <font color="SeaGreen">Al Jefferson</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Center: <font color="SeaGreen">Kendrick Perkins</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> [/div] Projected Starters <div align="center"> Point Guard: <font color="Blue">Jason Kidd</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Shooting Guard: <font color="Blue">Vince Carter</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Small Forward: <font color="Blue">Antoine Wright</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Power Forward: <font color="Blue">Mikki Moore</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Center: <font color="Blue">Jason Collins</font> </div> <div align="center"> <div align="left">This should be an interesting game. The Celtics have won 2 straight and are going for 3 straight. The Nets have won 3 straight and are going for 4 straight. The Celtics are back to "full force" with Paul Pierce and are no longer the wimpy team that lost a count less amount of games. The Nets have to play well against the Celtics today. </div> </div>
This is a must win game for us since Miami just keeps on winning without Wade. Hopefully, we don't screw up in the 4th quarter as usual and keep the winning streak going.
This was a bad loss for New Jersey, since they were up 7 with 45 seconds left in the game. And why didn't they foul, especially after Frank yelled that to them? Celtics are underrated but for a team trying to secure a playoff spot, the Knicks are 1.5 games back (possible 1 tonight) and the Magic are 0.5 games back behind 8th.
Wow, we lost....to the Celtics. I didn't see the game, but it makes you wonder how we lost. I mean we were on a pretty hot streak, so I'm kind of surprised. Kidd was 1-7, and Carter was 8-23, so I guess that pretty much explains it. Kidd 4 p ts6 rebs 6 asts Carter 25 pts 10 rebs Moore 13 pts 7 rebs House 14 pts Williams 9 pts 6 asts Nachbar 8 pts BoxScore
<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Wow, we lost....to the Celtics. I didn't see the game, but it makes you wonder how we lost. I mean we were on a pretty hot streak, so I'm kind of surprised. Kidd was 1-7, and Carter was 8-23, so I guess that pretty much explains it. Kidd 4 p ts6 rebs 6 asts Carter 25 pts 10 rebs Moore 13 pts 7 rebs House 14 pts Williams 9 pts 6 asts Nachbar 8 pts BoxScore</div> The Nets didn't get it done down the strecth. 2 minutes left they were up 79-69 and a combination of missed free throws and silly basketball got them into OT. The Nets defense didn't hold up in the extra session and the Celtics won this game. Makes me wonder how good they would have been if Pierce wasn't injured. I think they will be able to make the playoffs next year if everyone stays healthy and if they strike lucky in the lottery.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Nets didn't get it done down the strecth. 2 minutes left they were up 79-69 and a combination of missed free throws and silly basketball got them into OT.</div> Well I can't say I'm shocked. This has been one of the problems we encountered all season long.
The nets were playing like they had nothing to win... All I can say is way to go, especially to Delonte West...
Wow, that really bailed us out after a bad game against Milwaukee. And its a win-win, because it lessens the Celtics chances in the lottery.
Losing to the Celtics aren't gonna help us in our situation. I hope VC continues to attack the basket though. Btw, I can't make the preview for tomorrow's game cause my computer is really messed up. I'm lucky to post this without it getting messed up. I probably wont be on much for the next few days or until this gets fixed.
