Comments on: NBA Playoffs Celtics Magic Game 3: Celtics somehow manage to outdo themselves

By: Brian D

Brian D — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:03:42 +0000

Doesn’t Doc Rivers deserve just a LITTLE credit? Talk about a coaching clinic on how to stop your opponent. After a slow start in the Cleveland series the team has turned on that playoff switch and have sped away from the pack. Is there anyone who can beat this team now? Not one from L.A. That’s for sure. In this version of the C’s there’s a level of commitment and assasin’s mentality that I didn’t see in 2008. Baby and Rasheed have been nasty off the bence and Rondo, well it’s already been said.

By: kwc

kwc — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:17:53 +0000

Excellent comments. It’s exactly the head game that so many teams with physically talented players, making huge salaries, lack to an embarrassing degree. The analysts often overlook this factor, much to their discredit. Howard, Carter and Lewis – how could they be worth their salaries when they have yet to learn how to win, or at least give a “winning” effort? Stoudemire’s absent defensive effort disqualifies him from being a great all-around player and painfully shows he’s not yet championship caliber. LeBron James is being touted as the best player, even given his less than championship effort in playoffs. He certainly hasn’t earned the best player moniker, and the meaninglessness of hyping such players until they’ve demonstrated the psychological development of a champion is simply another embarrassment. The playoffs this time around have clearly outed some of the “all show no go” players.

By: SNAPPA

SNAPPA — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:11:10 +0000

The problem with Orlando is they have no respect for their coach. With the calls he was making on the sidelines I could see the faces of the players, rolling their eyes making comments under their breath I could see their lips moving. Like in game 2 when it was down to the wire and Orlando had like 3.1 seconds and they had possesion of the ball what does the coach do? He calls for a time out, I could see the disguest on the players faces, the unbelievable call the coach had made.

By: Foul Dwimmerlaik

Foul Dwimmerlaik — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:10:37 +0000

Impressive DOMINATION by Gang Green over the hapless Magic. Makes you wonder if this Magic Team is just a “One-Hit Wonder” after getting the EC Title last year. That being said, the Celtics played like a well-oiled synchronized machine in both ends of the floor. This is Celtics ball game at its finest with Rondo making everybody looking good. Now, demolishing the Lakers is a stretch there. Our Lakers are no Magic. It would be a tough fight between these two teams with a sweep from any of them highly unlikely.

By: kw

kw — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:40:52 +0000

celtics will demolish lakers too

By: Wadya

Wadya — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:36:18 +0000

Suffocating defense, team offense and hustle from Celtics broke the will and back of Magic players (We can not call them TEAM!). The Coach is probably demoralized and is out of options!

By: Drew

Drew — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:35:04 +0000

Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson hit on it during the broadcast – Orlando just doesn’t have any toughness and leadership on their roster. They have a bunch of skilled, talented players with no killer instinct and no will to win. Dwight Howard is big and strong, but not nasty enough and a poorly developed post game. Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis have never exhibited the kind of heart and determination against feistier competition. Much like Cleveland did in Game 6, the Magic just quit and are hanging their heads with sour faces looking at the officials like it’s their fault.
Orlando needs a roster shake-up to get to the next level and Dwight Howard needs to seriously expand his offensive repertoire.

By: Hill

Hill — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:10:22 +0000

The Rondo diving on the floor play was the best of the night. I’ve never seen anything like it!
The Celtics are better than Orlando not because of talent: The Celtics are just nastier.

By: Hill

Hill — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:08:53 +0000

The Rondo diving on the floor play was the best of the night. I’ve never seen anything like it!
The Celtics are better than Orlando not because of talent: The Celtics are just nastier.

By: Mr.Banner (#18)

Mr.Banner (#18) — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:07:36 +0000

You’re right Matt. Where are those great analyst
and sports writers now? I recently read a guy who picked Orlando in 7 before the series started.Since Boston milked the Cav’s the hand WRITING WAS ON THE WALL.I Guess They’ll be Underdogs against the Laker 2…My what big dogs they are.

By: ED

ED — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:51:38 +0000

They kept telling us to wait for the playoffs. It was hard to swallow however they were right on.
How about that Rondo dive on the floor play from behind?